What does ABET evaluate?
ABET focuses on what students learn and what skills they have when they complete the program.
For an engineering program, for example, it may assess whether a graduate is able to:
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Identify and solve engineering problems
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Apply knowledge of mathematics and science
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Create engineering designs
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Conduct experiments and analyze data
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Use modern engineering tools
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Work in a team
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Understand professional and ethical responsibility
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Communicate effectively
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Acquire new knowledge independently