Article
Competency-based Outcomes Assessment for Agricultural Engineering Programs
International Journal of Engineering Education
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2006
Abstract
The ABET 2000 criteria have provided the impetus for the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University to re-structure the assessment of its undergraduate agricultural engineering program. We linked ABET student outcomes to validated work-place competencies with key actions that are measurable in academic and experiential education environments. Two tools are being used to assess competencies: an on-line assessment system and electronic portfolios developed by each student as a requirement for graduation. This paper discusses the overall philosophy of our assessment program, how the assessment tools are being implemented, and the implications for change in the curriculum.
Access
Open
Copyright Owner
TEMPUS Publications
Copyright Date
2006
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
Thomas J. Brumm, Steven K. Mickelson, Brian L. Steward and Amy L. Kaleita. "Competency-based Outcomes Assessment for Agricultural Engineering Programs" International Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 22 Iss. 6 (2006) p. 1163 - 1172 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/amy_kaleita/1/
This article is from International Journal of Engineering Education, 22, no. 6 (2006): 1163–1172. Used by permission.