ABET Accreditation

ABET Information

The undergraduate programs in the University of Georgia’s College of Engineering are accredited through ABET, a nonprofit, non-governmental agency that accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accredits over 4,005 programs at more than 793 colleges and universities in 32 countries.

ABET is guided by industry, government, and academic constituents. The organization’s accreditation process assures University of Georgia College of Engineering programs meet the quality standards established by the various engineering professions for which the college prepares its students.

ABET Accreditation

Each of the eight undergraduate programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET as follows:

• The Agricultural Engineering program (BSAE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Agricultural and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Biochemical Engineering program (BSBCHE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Biological Engineering program (BSBE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Biological Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Civil Engineering program (BSCE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Computer Systems Engineering program (BSCSE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Electrical and Electronics Engineering program (BSEE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical and Electronics and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Environmental Engineering program (BSENVE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Environmental and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
• The Mechanical Engineering program (BSME) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Mission

The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia is a community of visionary researchers, educators and learners embedded in a land-grant liberal arts university. Our overriding priorities are to:

• Create a vibrant environment for learning, discovery, and innovation that relies on teamwork, leadership, and effective communication.
• Reshape the impact of engineers for the 21st century by inspiring students to reach their full potential,
• Create breakthroughs by excellence in education and research, and
• Pursue bold, collaborative research to identify and solve the challenges of our time.

These efforts are motivated by our resolve to help make a purposeful and rounded contribution to help bring about a more capable, responsible and resilient global society.

Program Educational Objectives

Click the following links to learn more about the Program Educational Objectives for each degree program. These objectives relate the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that UGA College of Engineering alumni should demonstrate as they move through their careers as engineers and as contributing members of society.

• Agricultural Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering
• Biological Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Student Outcomes

Students in ABET accredited engineering programs acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviors as they progress through their degree program. The Student Outcomes presented below are consistent with those of all the College of Engineering Undergraduate Programs and upon graduation from a University of Georgia College of Engineering program, students will have attained the following student outcomes:

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

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