The Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University has adopted the outcome requirements of Criterion 3 of the ABET EC2000, but has revised them to specifically describe the chemical engineering graduate. Their achievement by the graduates of our program plays a major role in accomplishing our Program Education Objectives and is supportive of the mission of Michigan State University.

The outcomes are achieved through our curriculum. The links for each of the outcomes describes the performance indicators that are used to gauge achievement of program outcomes when assessing student work.

The focus on these pages is on achieving program outcomes via the program curriculum. To view a table mapping program outcomes to courses, click here (pdf).

The Program Outcomes for Chemical Engineering are as follows: Please click on the outcome for a detailed description of rubrics used to assess the outcome. (Note - All links below are pdf files).

Graduates of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and science, chemical or biochemical sciences in particular, in chemical engineering;
b. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for chemical engineering practice.

2. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
3. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
4. an ability to communicate effectively

a. oral communication
b. written communication

5. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
7. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
8. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
9. a knowledge of contemporary issues