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Mission Statement, Educational Objectives
Mission Statement
In order to
support the University vision and the stated missions of the
Colleges of Textiles and Engineering, the Textile Engineering
Program, within the Department of Textile Engineering Chemistry
and Science has adopted the following mission statement:
The
Textile Engineering Program will be recognized as the premier
international Program for preparing young men and women engineers
for the textile industry and beyond. This recognition will be based
upon the excellence of: entering students, faculty, resources,
educational experiences,student and faculty diversity, and
impact on the industry.
Educational Objectives
Consistent with this mission, and in order to prepare our students
for successful careers and lives, the Textile Engineering Program
of the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science
maintains a strong academic program with the following educational
objectives. A graduate of the Textile Engineering Program should:
- possess
a solid foundation in basic science, mathematics, and engineering
science and demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge
to the solution of problems.
- have practice
in and demonstrate the ability to design and develop useful
products, processes, machines, and/or systems.
- have practice
in and demonstrate the ability to use modern tools of engineering
to solve problems.
- have practice
in designing and conducting experiments and analyzing and interpreting
data related to problem solving in the areas encompassed by
textile engineering.
- have practice
in teamwork, understand how to help a team operate effectively,
and appreciate the value of diversity in team-based problem
solving.
- possess
an appreciation for and commitment to life-long learning, and
an ability to adapt and to change.
- understand
the importance of integrity and ethics in engineering practice
and in life.
- have practice
in written and oral communication, and demonstrate the ability
to communicate effectively.
- demonstrate
an awareness of the global nature of the textile industry and
the modern world.
- have a broad
educational experience enabling them to pursue careers within
or outside of textile engineering.
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