Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
The potential of a graduate from the programme is expressed in terms of the desired Graduates Attributes. The 11 Graduate Attributes and their associated descriptions are listed below in table below:
| Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) | Description |
| Engineering knowledge | Apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| Problem Analysis | Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4) |
| Design/Development of Solutions | Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. (WK5) |
| Investigation | Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
| Modern Tool Usage | Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. (WK2 and WK6) |
| The Engineer and the World | When solving complex engineering problems, analyse and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks and the environment (WK1, WK5, and WK7). |
| Ethics | Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9). |
| Individual and Collaborative Team Work | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9). |
| Communication | Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences. |
| Project Management and Finance | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| Life-long Learning | Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to (i) engage in independent and life-long learning, and (ii) adapt to new and emerging technologies, and (iii) think critically, in the broadest context of technological change (WK8). |
| No | Knowledge Profile |
|---|---|
| WK1 | A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences |
| WK2 | Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline |
| WK3 | A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline |
| WK4 | Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline |
| WK5 | Knowledge including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, re-use of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area |
| WK6 | Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline |
| WK7 | Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development. |
| WK8 | Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues |
| WK9 | Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes |