Mission of the Klipsch School
The Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is dedicated to serving the needs of the people of New Mexico through the land grant mission of New Mexico State University. In particular:
Education is recognized as the primary vehicle of success for persons of all backgrounds. The Klipsch School is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities at the baccalaureate and graduate levels in electrical and computer engineering that will prepare students for successful careers in private industry, government and academia. Students graduating with a bachelor's degree will have the necessary technical, communication, and critical thinking skills along with a dedication to lifelong learning necessary for a successful, fulfilling and life-long career in electrical and computer engineering. Students graduating with an advanced degree will obtain the advanced technical skills necessary for a successful career in research and development that is critical to maintaining the nation's technological lead.
Research is a necessary component for a strong graduate educational program as well as contributing to the nation's world technological leadership. The Klipsch School will provide an environment which fosters world class research involving faculty and students as a component of a comprehensive educational experience. Faculty and students will strive to stay abreast of and provide leadership in the technical areas of expertise within the Klipsch School through their research endeavors and dissemination of results and new knowledge by publication of results and attendance at regional, national, and international conferences. Research programs within the Klipsch School will enhance graduate classes, continually rejuvenate undergraduate teaching, provide enrichment of faculty and provide well-trained personnel for the nation's national laboratories, universities, and industrial laboratories.
Outreach and Public Service is a major component of the land grant mission of New Mexico State University. Public service can play a major role in economic development of the local community, enrichment of K-12 education, and exposure of faculty to the demands, problems, and needs of the community. In addition, professional societies rely on public service from professionals in academia for many of their functions. Faculty are encouraged to seek opportunities to provide service to the local community, state, and national government entities, and professional societies for the betterment of society and their own enrichment.
Program Objectives
The Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering has a list of five program objectives for our baccalaureate degree students. These objectives are attributes we feel that our students should have two to five years after earning their degrees.
- Able to apply the broad set of techniques, tools, and skills from engineering, science, and mathematics required to solve modern problems in electrical engineering (Skills);
- Ability to design effectively, including formulating problems, thinking critically, and designing and conducting experiments (Design Process);
- Able to communicate effectively and operate in diverse teams (Communication and Teamwork);
- Aware of their professional and ethical responsibilities as a practicing engineer in the context of a global society (Ethics); and
- Participating in relevant, productive employment and/or the pursuit of an advanced degree, recognizing the need for lifelong learning (Professional Development).
These educational objectives support the mission statement of the Klipsch School. The School's mission statement serves as the link that joins the principles of the educational objectives with the College's and University's mission statements.
Program Outcomes
The Program Outcomes for the Klipsch School are:
Group I: NMSU ECE
I.a. Apply critical thinking skills to solve problems in EE
I.b. Apply computers to assist in solving EE problems
I.c. Explore specialties pertinent to their career choices
I.d. Experience profession first-hand through co-op and internships
I.e. Obtain meaningful employment or continue with graduate education Group
II: IEEE
II.a. Breadth and Depth across the range of EE topics
II.b. Knowledge of Prob. and Stats and EE applications
II.c. Knowledge of Math through differential and integral calculus
II.d. Knowledge of basic science
II.e. Knowledge of advance Math, Diff. Eq. and vector calculus
II.f. Knowledge of engineering science
II.g. Ability to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices and systems that contain hardware and software components.
Group III: ABET
III.a. Apply knowledge of math, science and engineering
III.b. Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
III.c. Ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs
III.d. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
III.e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
III.f. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities
III.g. Ability to communicate effectively
III.h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
III.i. Recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning
III.j. Knowledge of contemporary issues
III.k. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary to engineering practice.