| Objectives |
| The educational objectives of the undergraduate programs of the
MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science are: |
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Students will develop the ability to apply the necessary mathematical tools, basic science, and fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering and computer science. |
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Students will develop a professional understanding of electrical engineering and computer science so that they are prepared for immediate employment. |
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Students will be provided with an educational foundation that prepares them for diverse career paths. |
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Students will develop an understanding of the importance of the social, business, technical, and human context in which a process or product being designed will work. |
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| Outcomes |
| The associated program learning outcomes are: |
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Foundations: understanding of the fundamentals of science and engineering, and the ability to apply them |
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Breadth: familiarity with multiple important technical areas, including fundamental elements of both EE and CS |
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Depth: ability to apply in-depth knowledge of one or more specializations within electrical engineering for the VI-1 program, within computer science for the VI-3 program, and within both areas for the VI-2 program |
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Leadership: appreciation of the larger context of EE and CS design and development challenges |
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Design: ability to participate in creative, synthetic,
integrative activities of EE or CS design |
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Curiosity: desire and ability to keep learning throughout life |
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Communication skills: ability to express ideas persuasively in written and oral form |
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Social skills: ability to work with others in professional and social settings |
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Global view: appreciation of diversity in the world and in intellectual areas |
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Professional ethics: ability to recognize and appreciate the importance of ethical standards in professional work |
