Program Outcomes
You Should Know
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) are the most important aspect of your engineering education, aligned with the Washington Accord standards. These are high-level competencies you'll achieve upon graduation. PLOs are attained through Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), where each CLO maps to a specific PLO. We measure your progress using Bloom's Taxonomy across all 3 domains (Cognitive K1-K6, Affective A1-A5, Psychomotor P1-P5) and measuring tools Knowledge Profiles (K1-K8), Problem Attributes (P1-P7), and Activity Attributes (A1-A5) to ensure comprehensive development in all domains throughout your 4-year journey.
Assessment Methods of the 4-year BSc in CSE Program
Bloom's Taxonomy Levels
Cognitive (K1-K6)
| Level |
|---|
| K1: Remember – Recall facts and basic concepts |
| K2: Understand – Explain ideas or concepts |
| K3: Apply – Use information in new situations |
| K4: Analyze – Break information into parts / Compare |
| K5: Evaluate – Justify decisions / Judge value |
| K6: Create – Produce new or original work |
Affective (A1-A5)
| Level |
|---|
| A1: Receiving – Awareness / Willingness to listen |
| A2: Responding – Participation / Active engagement |
| A3: Valuing – Acceptance of values / Commitment |
| A4: Organizing – Integrating values / Prioritizing |
| A5: Characterizing – Consistent value-driven behavior |
Psychomotor (P1-P5)
| Level |
|---|
| P1: Imitation – Copying actions / Following demonstration |
| P2: Manipulation – Performing with guidance |
| P3: Precision – Accurate, independent performance |
| P4: Articulation – Coordinated, combined skills |
| P5: Naturalization – Automatic, mastery-level performance |
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
| PLO & Title |
|---|
| PLO1: Engineering Knowledge |
| PLO2: Problem Analysis |
| PLO3: Design/Development of Solutions |
| PLO4: Investigation |
| PLO5: Modern Tool Usage |
| PLO6: The Engineer and Society |
| PLO7: Environment and Sustainability |
| PLO8: Ethics |
| PLO9: Individual and Team Work |
| PLO10: Communication |
| PLO11: Project Management and Finance |
| PLO12: Life-long Learning |
Knowledge Profiles (K)
| Profile |
|---|
| K1: Systematic Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) |
| K2: Conceptually Based Math/Stats (Analytical tools and models) |
| K3: Theory-Based Engineering Fmntls (Core engineering principles) |
| K4: Specialist Knowledge/Forefront (Advanced, niche discipline knowledge) |
| K5: Engineering Design Support (Knowledge for creating solutions) |
| K6: Engineering Practice (Technology) (Application of techniques/tools) |
| K7: Role in Society & Ethics (Impacts, responsibility, safety) |
| K8: Research Literature Engagement (Using published academic research) |
Problem Attributes (P)
| Attribute |
|---|
| P1: In-Depth Knowledge Required (Needs K1-K8 level knowledge) |
| P2: Wide-Ranging/Conflicting Req. (Involves multiple disciplines/issues) |
| P3: No Obvious Solution/Abstract (Requires originality and modeling) |
| P4: Infrequently Encountered Issues (Problems outside routine experience) |
| P5: Outside Standards/Codes (Solution goes beyond standard practices) |
| P6: Diverse Stakeholder Needs (Many groups with varying, complex needs) |
| P7: Many Interdependent Parts (High-level system with sub-problems) |
Activity Attributes (A)
| Activity |
|---|
| A1: Diverse Resource Use (Involves people, money, equipment, etc.) |
| A2: Resolve Significant Conflicts (Managing wide-ranging/conflicting issues) |
| A3: Creative Use of Principles (Applying novel or unconventional methods) |
| A4: Significant Consequences (High risk/difficulty in prediction) |
| A5: Beyond Previous Experience (Applying principles-based, non-routine approaches) |