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Marquette University Learning Assessment Plan

Biomedical Engineering Program: Biomedical Engineering Degree: B.S.B.E. Date Submitted: May 4, 2006 Program Learning Outcomes Students will be able to:

Performance Indicators

Measures to be Used

Program Analysis of Data

1. Apply knowledge of math, science and engineering (ABET A) to solve problems encountered in the biomedical field.

• Uses appropriate statistical test to compare populations

• Uses differential equations to solve problems in biological systems

• Writes a computer algorithm to solve a biomedical problem

• Designs a device or models a system with biomedical application using knowledge of science, math and engineering

• BIEN 084 Final exam question (statistics)

• BIEN 187 Final exam question (design)

• BIEN 185 computer project on modeling (computing)

• BIEN 155 homework example (modeling)

• BIEN 186 exam question or homework (modeling)

• BIEN 147 senior design project final report. (Group work)

All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors.

Course instructors and UG Committee will collect, compile and review every other year. Department Associate Chair will remind instructors of the materials they need to collect according to this chart and the established timeline. UG Committee will review materials with instructors each spring in a full-day assessment meeting. Results will be communicated at fall department meeting.

2. Design and conduct experiments; analyze and interpret data (ABET B)

• States importance of sample size and composition.

• Uses randomization to collect data

• States characteristics of normal distribution

• State hypothesis • Uses appropriate statistical

test to address question/hypothesis

• States sources of error • Discusses variables to

control for

• BIEN 084 Homework #2 (statistics)

• BIEN 147 (senior capstone design) verification document (group work)

• BIEN 155 EMG signal analysis homework (data analysis)

• BIEN 185 lab (one example of data analysis and interpretation)

• One lab from each of BIEN 189, 192 and 194 (Show


• Uses graphical summary of data

• Draws conclusions supported by data

• States and follows standards • Develops test plan to

evaluate design

design of experiment for bioelec, biomech and biocomp, respectively)

All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors. (We need examples from several lab courses because we have 3 tracks)

3. Design a system component or process to meet desired needs with realistic constraints (ABET C)

• Defines needs • Defines constraints • Offers alternative solutions • Defines problem to be solved • Defines project scope • Compares alternative

solutions • Defends selection of final

design • Builds prototype

• BIEN146 and 147 (senior capston design) final reports (group work)

• BIEN 189 lab (bioelec) • BIEN 191 or 192 lab

(biomech) • BIEN 193 final project

(biocomp-group) • BIEN 194 project #1

(biocomp) All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors. (We need examples from several different classes because we have 3 tracks)


4. Function on multi-disciplinary teams (ABET D)

• Divides and conquers tasks • Performs self-evaluations • Communicates as a team • Evaluates work of peers • Achieves goals • Resolves conflict • Demonstrates negotiation

skills

• BIEN 146 and 147 senior capstone design peer reviews, final reports and oral presentations

Examples collected annually

Senior design instructor and UG Committee will collect, compile and review every year. UG Committee will review materials with instructors each spring in a full-day assessment meeting. Results will be communicated at fall department meeting.

5. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (ABET E)

• Defines problem • Models problem • Defines and models system • Tests/evaluates solution • Considers alternatives • Uses science and

engineering principles to solves problems

• Identifies unknowns • States assumptions • Uses appropriate technology

and information resources

• BIEN 146 and 147 senior capstone design final reports (group work)

• BIEN 155 systems ID homework or exam question

• BIEN 186 homework or exam question

• BIEN 191 or 192 lab (biomech)

• BIEN 188 or 189 lab (bioelec)

• BIEN 193 or 194 lab (biocomp)

(instructors of these labs need to provide experience whereby students ID a problem!)

All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors. (While the capstone projects are at the highest level of performance, they are also completed as a group. The other materials collected reflect individual performance within each track.)


6. Understand professional and ethical responsibility (ABET F)

• States ethical conduct in human and animal research

• Communicates to a mixed audience

• Finds appropriate sources for information

• Completes tasks on time • Identifies FE, PE and other

licensing mechanisms • Uses ethical conduct in

communication (using citations, acknowledging sources of info, reporting errors in design or problem solving, etc

• BIEN 187 IRB certification • Senior survey that asks for

knowledge of EIT, PE, other licensing

• BIEN 146/147 senior capstone final reports documenting timely completion of tasks.

• BIEN 146 and 147 senior capstone final reports: do they use ethical conduct in written and oral communication (using citations, acknowledging sources of information, reporting errors in design or

Course instructors and UG Committee will collect, compile and review every other year. Department Associate Chair will remind instructors of the materials they need to collect according to this chart and the established timeline. Associate Chair will also distribute and collect the Senior survey. UG Committee will review materials with instructors each spring in a full-day assessment meeting. Results will be communicated at fall department meeting.

problem solving, etc.) • BIEN 187 Term paper on

contemporary technology (and perhaps a social issue) (addresses same as above)

All examples collected annually

7. Convey technical information in written and oral form to technical and non-technical persons. [Communicate effectively (ABET G)]

• Uses graphics to convey information

• Writes lab reports with appropriate elements

• Delivers oral and written presentations that convince audience that the engineering design has met needs and goals.

• Makes a persuasive argument

• BIEN 146/147 senior

capstone design final reports and taped oral presentations (groups)

• BIEN 187 Term paper on contemporary technology (and social issue?)

• BIE 185 lab example All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors.


8. Understand the impact of engineering solutions on people, cultures and environments. [Broad education necessary to understand impact of engineering solutions (ABET H)]

• States economic, ethical, cultural and environmental impact and constraints of engineering design or solution

BIEN 187 term paper BIEN 146/147 senior capstone design final reports. All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors.

Senior Design instructor and UG Committee will collect and review the data annually. UG Committee will review materials with instructors each spring in a full-day assessment meeting. Results will be communicated at fall department meeting.

9. Recognize need for and ability to engage in life-long learning (ABET I)

To be able to engage in life-long learning, students must be able to:

• Searches literature • Uses other information

resources (such as the web) • Interviews professionals

(engineers, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, scientists)

• Attends seminars, workshops of other continuing education venues

• Senior survey on plans for staying current.

• BIEN 187 Term paper on contemporary technology (and social issue?) (the paper will require the students to perform the tasks listed in the next column.)

• BIEN 146 customer interview

• Membership in professional societies

Course instructors and UG Committee will collect, compile and review every other year. Department Associate Chairs will remind instructors of the materials they need to collect according to this chart and the established timeline. Associate Chair will survey the alumni every five years. UG Committee will review some materials with instructors each spring in a full-day assessment meeting.

• Pursues graduate or professional degrees following graduation

• Survey of alumni Surveys and term paper collected annually. Alumni surveyed every five years.

Alumni surveys will be reviewed every five years. Results will be communicated at fall department meeting.

10. Knowledge of contemporary issues (ABET J)

• Explains the impact of intellectual property, regulations, reimbursement, commercialization, patient safety, globalization and environmental concerns on biomedical research or technology development

• States major world health issues/concerns

• BIEN 187 Term paper • BIEN 194 lab (biocomp) • BIEN 189 lab (bioelec) • BIEN 192 lab (biomech) • BIEN 146/147 senior design

final reports • Senior questionnaire

regarding knowledge of these issues

All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors.


11. Ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. (ABET K)

• Uses software to solve problems

• Uses an engineering design tool

• Develops and evaluates a prototype to meet needs and constraints

• Makes physiologic measurements and assesses function

• Uses numerical simulation to predict outcome

• BIEN 155 Matlab example • BIEN 084 homework #1

(Minitab) • BIEN 185 lab or project (C

language) • BIEN 100 or BIEN 187

homework or project (using Pspice?)

• BIEN 146/147 FEM in final report

• BIEN 191, 188 and 193 lab report for each of biomech, bioelec and biocomp)

All examples will be collected every two years by appropriate course instructors. Multiple examples are collected to assess a variety of tools/skills.)


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