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According to ABET, what is the purpose of evaluating and certifying the quality of education in a department?
According to ABET, what is the purpose of evaluating and certifying the quality of education in a department?
- To recommend content and learning goals for undergraduate engineering courses
- To ensure that learning goals are being taught in courses and that the education is relevant to industry needs (correct)
- To provide advice on how to successfully complete a four-year program
- To introduce students to problem solving techniques
What is the purpose of the 1200 program at UTD?
What is the purpose of the 1200 program at UTD?
- To introduce students to problem solving techniques
- To evaluate and certify the quality of education a student can expect
- To recommend content and learning goals for undergraduate engineering courses
- To provide advice on how to successfully complete a four-year program (correct)
What is the main hurdle faced by the Engineering School?
What is the main hurdle faced by the Engineering School?
- Lack of problem solving techniques
- ABET's evaluation process
- Lack of relevance to modern industry needs
- Only 50% of first year engineering students finish their degrees (correct)
Which fields are included in the STEM definition?
Which fields are included in the STEM definition?
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What does ABET recommend for undergraduate engineering courses including CS and SE?
What does ABET recommend for undergraduate engineering courses including CS and SE?
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According to ABET, what is the purpose of recommending an evaluation process for departments?
According to ABET, what is the purpose of recommending an evaluation process for departments?
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What is the main focus of the 1200 program at UTD?
What is the main focus of the 1200 program at UTD?
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What percentage of first-year engineering students withdraw from their degrees?
What percentage of first-year engineering students withdraw from their degrees?
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What fields are included in the STEM definition?
What fields are included in the STEM definition?
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What does ABET's certification signify about the education a student receives?
What does ABET's certification signify about the education a student receives?
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