COMPUTER ENGINEERING COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: SELF-ASSESSMENT AND DEPARTMENT: SELF-ASSESSMENT AND

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bybyDr. Mayez Al-MouhamedDr. Mayez Al-Mouhamed

Professor, Computer Engineering DepartmentProfessor, Computer Engineering DepartmentKing Fahd University of Petroleum and MineralsKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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CONTENTSCONTENTS ABET EC 2KABET EC 2K AccreditationAccreditation Self-Study Report PlanSelf-Study Report Plan Institution VisionInstitution Vision Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) Reviews of PEOsReviews of PEOs Program OutcomesProgram Outcomes Mapping of Outcomes to PEOsMapping of Outcomes to PEOs Mapping course outcomes to program outcomesMapping course outcomes to program outcomes Industry Advisory BoardIndustry Advisory Board ConclusionConclusion

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ABET EC 2KABET EC 2K Cost of education (mid 90’s): More than 15% of median family incomeCost of education (mid 90’s): More than 15% of median family income Industry mutation: Engineers should be educated in a way to facilitate Industry mutation: Engineers should be educated in a way to facilitate

their adaptation to important industry mutation (Bio, Nano, Health, their adaptation to important industry mutation (Bio, Nano, Health, Comp. Technology, change in products, etc)Comp. Technology, change in products, etc)

(not to be tight to one original area of formation)(not to be tight to one original area of formation) Demographic issues, population aging, etc. Demographic issues, population aging, etc. Shift in Engineering EducationShift in Engineering Education

Teacher-Centered FocusTeacher-Centered Focus Traditional classroomTraditional classroom Distance learning using synchronous video-conferencingDistance learning using synchronous video-conferencing

Learner-Centered Focus (outcome-based)Learner-Centered Focus (outcome-based) Interactive multimedia Interactive multimedia Educational solutions designed by multi-skilled academic teamsEducational solutions designed by multi-skilled academic teams Asynchronous learning (any time and anywhere)Asynchronous learning (any time and anywhere)

Since 1995 a shift in ABET criterion: “A meaningful, major engineering Since 1995 a shift in ABET criterion: “A meaningful, major engineering design experience …”design experience …”

Pilote ABET visits in 96-98, required to meet EC 2K by 2001Pilote ABET visits in 96-98, required to meet EC 2K by 2001

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Fall 2007, all Engineering program at KFUPM are to seek ABET 2K Fall 2007, all Engineering program at KFUPM are to seek ABET 2K accreditation accreditation

The COE is to preparing the writing of the Self-Study Report (SSR) for the The COE is to preparing the writing of the Self-Study Report (SSR) for the according the ABET EC 2K criterion (COE ABET Committee)according the ABET EC 2K criterion (COE ABET Committee)

EC 2K refers to an Outcome-Based Instruction StandardEC 2K refers to an Outcome-Based Instruction Standard The COE department is still using conventional Teacher-Centered (Lecture-The COE department is still using conventional Teacher-Centered (Lecture-

Exam) instruction!Exam) instruction!

Appears to be contradictoryAppears to be contradictory

First ABET visit is based on the minimum condition rule: a convincing self-First ABET visit is based on the minimum condition rule: a convincing self-assessment system (in-place) that is capable of producing improvements assessment system (in-place) that is capable of producing improvements according the EC 2K standards according the EC 2K standards

EC 2K quantifies education using measurable outcomes ranging from the EC 2K quantifies education using measurable outcomes ranging from the acquisition of knowledge, the learning of skills, and the development of some acquisition of knowledge, the learning of skills, and the development of some attitude or behaviorattitude or behavior

The self-study report is to document a program having consistent educational The self-study report is to document a program having consistent educational objectives and outcomes, carry out direct (student work) and indirect (surveys, objectives and outcomes, carry out direct (student work) and indirect (surveys, interviews, etc.) self-assessment, and feedback the results in terms of program interviews, etc.) self-assessment, and feedback the results in terms of program improvements. improvements.

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Self-Study Report progress in T061 (Fall 2006)Self-Study Report progress in T061 (Fall 2006)

Data-independent (Term 061)Data-independent (Term 061) Set up the objectives (PEO-061), outcomes (PO-051-2), course outcomes (051 Set up the objectives (PEO-061), outcomes (PO-051-2), course outcomes (051

and 061), course evaluation (051), surveys, evaluation forms, etc.and 061), course evaluation (051), surveys, evaluation forms, etc. Forming the Advisory board, Alumni and Employer DB, etc. Forming the Advisory board, Alumni and Employer DB, etc. Write-up of SSR sections: background, student, objectives, outcomes, faculty, Write-up of SSR sections: background, student, objectives, outcomes, faculty,

facility, curriculum, support, and program criteriafacility, curriculum, support, and program criteria Workshop on “outcome-based instruction” attended by all COE facultyWorkshop on “outcome-based instruction” attended by all COE faculty

Addressing course outcomes in the classroom, exams, etc.Addressing course outcomes in the classroom, exams, etc. Set up teamwork and engineering practices in some COE labsSet up teamwork and engineering practices in some COE labs

Developed ABET Web with Guidelines and selected papers for faculty and Developed ABET Web with Guidelines and selected papers for faculty and studentsstudents

Data-dependent (Term 062)Data-dependent (Term 062) Assessment committee (AC): Control the direct and indirect assessment Assessment committee (AC): Control the direct and indirect assessment

processes, data collection and presentation, and delivery to the undergraduate processes, data collection and presentation, and delivery to the undergraduate committeecommittee

Undergraduate Committee (UC): analysis of assessment data, carry out revision Undergraduate Committee (UC): analysis of assessment data, carry out revision of objectives, outcomes, curriculum, etc.of objectives, outcomes, curriculum, etc.

UC decided to use a set of Rubrics to assess the program outcomes.UC decided to use a set of Rubrics to assess the program outcomes. Need to include assessment data and curricular actions in the final draft of SSR Need to include assessment data and curricular actions in the final draft of SSR

SELF-STUDY REPORT PLANSELF-STUDY REPORT PLAN

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INSTITUTION VISIONINSTITUTION VISION

KFUPM vision KFUPM vision To be a vibrant multicultural University of international repute focuse on To be a vibrant multicultural University of international repute focuse on

quality education and innovative research that prepares professionals and quality education and innovative research that prepares professionals and entrepreneurs to lead social, economic and technical development in the entrepreneurs to lead social, economic and technical development in the region.region.

CCSE main objectives:CCSE main objectives:– To provide the skilled manpower needed for the fulfillment of the country's To provide the skilled manpower needed for the fulfillment of the country's

development plans. In particular: information & computer scientists, development plans. In particular: information & computer scientists, computer engineers, and systems engineers.computer engineers, and systems engineers.

– To prepare students for graduate work and research in their field of To prepare students for graduate work and research in their field of specialization.specialization.

– To provide a link through which computer technologies and their To provide a link through which computer technologies and their applications could be transferred to the country.applications could be transferred to the country.

– To provide the country, through research and graduate studies, with skills, To provide the country, through research and graduate studies, with skills, ideas, and innovations in certain areas of advanced technologies.ideas, and innovations in certain areas of advanced technologies.

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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVESEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the COE programThe objectives of the COE program To produce computer engineering graduates prepared to: To produce computer engineering graduates prepared to:

– Practice their profession with confidence and global competitiveness and Practice their profession with confidence and global competitiveness and make intellectual contributions to it; make intellectual contributions to it;

– Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth with superior Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth with superior work ethics and character and work ethics and character and

– Pursue advanced study and research at the graduate level. Pursue advanced study and research at the graduate level.

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REVIEW OF PEOsREVIEW OF PEOs

Review process of the COE PEOs: Review process of the COE PEOs: Conducted every Conducted every four yearsfour years (next in 2011-2012) (next in 2011-2012) PEO Assessment ToolsPEO Assessment Tools

Graduating student Surveys (semester) Graduating student Surveys (semester) Employer (surveys (4y) and Co-op (each student))Employer (surveys (4y) and Co-op (each student)) Alumni surveys (2y)Alumni surveys (2y) Advisory board input and surveys ((1yAdvisory board input and surveys ((1y))

Mechanism:Mechanism: Assessment Committee to coordinate the data collection and scheduling Assessment Committee to coordinate the data collection and scheduling

Uundergraduate Committee to measure degree of success in meeting Uundergraduate Committee to measure degree of success in meeting program outcomes and report curricular actions to department council. program outcomes and report curricular actions to department council.

Also after 4 years compile a major revision if necessary.Also after 4 years compile a major revision if necessary.

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REVIEW OF PEOsREVIEW OF PEOs

Alumni and employer Surveys

Program Outcomes

Faculty Discussion and Consideration

Refine Courses and

Program

AssessSuccess of Graduates

Student Exit Survey

Program Objectives

Advisory Board

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PROGRAM OUTCOMESPROGRAM OUTCOMESOutcomes of the Computer Engineering ProgramOutcomes of the Computer Engineering Program

a)a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringan ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringb)b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret dataan ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret datac)c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsan ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsd)d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e)e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsan ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf)f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityan understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityg)g) an ability to communicate effectivelyan ability to communicate effectivelyh)h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a

global and societal contextglobal and societal contexti)i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learninga recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learningj)j) knowledge of contemporary issuesknowledge of contemporary issuesk)k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice.engineering practice.l)l) Knowledge of Probability and Statistics and their applications in Computer EngineeringKnowledge of Probability and Statistics and their applications in Computer Engineeringm)m) Knowledge of Discrete MathematicsKnowledge of Discrete Mathematicsn)n) The ability to design a system that involves the integration of hardware and software The ability to design a system that involves the integration of hardware and software

componentscomponents

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Program EducationalObjectives

(PEOs)

Program Outcomes

(POs)

Course Outcome Assessment

COE Exit Exam

Industrial Advisory Board

Assessment Committee & Undergraduate Committee

ABET Feedback

Course Learning Outcomes

(CLOs)

CLOs

CLOs

Computer Engineering

Program Graduate Exit Survey/ Alumni Survey/

Employer Survey

COE 390, COE 400, COE 485, COE 399, COE

350/351

KFUPM InternalAssessment

PROGRAM OUTCOMESPROGRAM OUTCOMES

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Program Educational ObjectivesProgram Educational Objectives Program OutcomesProgram Outcomes

1. Practice profession with 1. Practice profession with confidence and global confidence and global competitiveness and make competitiveness and make intellectual contributions to itintellectual contributions to it

a, b, c, d, e, g, k, l, m , na, b, c, d, e, g, k, l, m , n

2. Pursue a life-long career of 2. Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth personal and professional growth with superior work ethics and with superior work ethics and charactercharacter

f, i, h, jf, i, h, j

3. Pursue advanced study and 3. Pursue advanced study and research at the graduate levelresearch at the graduate level

a, b, e, g, i, ka, b, e, g, i, k

MAPPING OF OUTCOMES TO PEOsMAPPING OF OUTCOMES TO PEOs

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How courses How courses address address program program outcomes outcomes

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Attend Advisory Board regular meeting Review of department area of concentrations and recommend some

enhancement to undergraduate program in some specialized areas Provide inputs on the undergraduate student qualifications and skills

based on new trends and local industry needs Provide feedback on the Educational Objectives and Program

Outcomes and their implications on the program curriculum. Consideration of the level of support provided to faculty to further

their professional development, research, and teaching goals, Survey the board members regarding their views on the importance

of each aspect of the program departmental Educational Objectives.

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ConclusionConclusion The COE department is seeking accreditation from ABET EC The COE department is seeking accreditation from ABET EC

2K as one quality assurance for its BSc program2K as one quality assurance for its BSc program

The COE department is determined to improve its program The COE department is determined to improve its program both the technical and behavioral components to meet EC 2Kboth the technical and behavioral components to meet EC 2K

New instruction techniques for outcome-based education will New instruction techniques for outcome-based education will be gradually introduced at all levels to improve the quality of be gradually introduced at all levels to improve the quality of the Computer Engineer to some international standard.the Computer Engineer to some international standard.

The Industrial Advisory Board is one important channel to The Industrial Advisory Board is one important channel to provide the department with feedback on the achievement of provide the department with feedback on the achievement of long term educational objectives as experienced by our COE long term educational objectives as experienced by our COE alumnialumni