Learning Outcomes for the Master of Engineering
Program learning outcomes for the Master of Engineering degree are linked to the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) Graduate Attributes/Competencies.
| Learning Outcome | Indicator and Assessment | CEAB/U of A Graduate Attribute |
| Recall and recognize ethical matters in research and scholarship | ENGG 600 course and assessments | Ethical behaviour (3.1.10) |
| Display and exemplify ethical and professional conduct becoming of the engineering profession | ENGG 600 course and assessments | Professionalism (3.1.8) Ethical behaviour (3.1.10) |
| Increase engineering professional development knowledge in a broad range of areas | Minimum of 4 hours of professional development workshops through ENGG 601/602 | Communication skills (3.1.7) Professionalism (3.1.8) Lifelong learning (3.1.12) |
| Create and review periodically an individual development plan | Engineering IDP summary form | Lifelong learning (3.1.12) |
| Display ethical conduct in research and scholarship | All course assessments, publications, thesis, communications | Ethical behaviour (3.1.10) |
| Knowledge base for engineering | To increase higher level knowledge in the broad field of their discipline by successfully completing all requirements of the prescribed number of courses specific to the program in key areas of the field Technical knowledge in the field applicable to the Alberta and North American Environment and Industry Specific advanced knowledge in Engineering Safety and Risk Management (ESRM), Engineering Management, Decision Making Abilities |
Knowledge base for engineering (3.1.1) |
| Research and Scholarship | Completion of a capstone project Course specific programming or software |
Problem analysis (3.1.2) Investigation (3.1.3) Use of engineering tools (3.1.5) |
| Level of Application of Knowledge | Demonstrated competence in applying advanced disciplinary knowledge towards the exploration of a research area, a design project or other short-term level project during the capstone project | Problem analysis (3.1.2) Investigation (3.1.3) |
| Level of Communication Skills | Effectively communicate course work in written and/or oral forms where applicable Effectively communicate in written form according to norms of the field through the creation of a capstone project report |
Communication skills (3.1.7) |
| Professional capacity/autonomy | Display ethical conduct in scholarship and for the profession | Professionalism (3.1.8) Ethical behaviour (3.1.10) Lifelong learning (3.1.12) |