Chemical Engineering Paducah Campus

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of the chemical engineering program at the University of Kentucky will:

1. Produce graduates who are successful in chemical engineering practice, professional and/or academic pursuits
2. Produce graduates who function independently and in teams to carry out in-depth solution strategies to chemical engineering problems
3. Produce graduates who continue to advance in their careers and participate in professional development activities

Student Outcomes (SOs)

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.