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The Academic Program
Mission
To prepare graduates for prominent careers by:
• Providing a rigorous education in the principles of engineering and a broad-based knowledge of the fundamentals of naval architecture and marine engineering;
• Developing skills that will enable graduates to become leaders in and make significant contributions to their chosen profession and to the social environment in which it functions;
• Instilling in our graduates the highest ethical standards and sense of professionalism; cultivating curiosity in the arts, sciences, and humanities, and providing the background and encouragement necessary to support life-long learning.
Vision
To be internationally recognized as the premier
undergraduate educational institution in naval architecture and marine engineering and an
asset to the nation by:
• Providing exceptional young men and women with
a contemporary and comprehensive undergraduate education focused on naval architecture and marine
engineering, thereby preparing them for prominent careers in the marine industry or other fields
of endeavor;
• Providing valued technical expertise and
educational opportunities to the marine industry;
• Perpetuating the legacy of William H. Webb.
Program Goals and Objectives
| Goal 1: PROVIDE AN ENGINEERING EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY |
| | Objective A: Graduates can function effectively in the workplace with little supervision. |
| | Objective B: Graduates exhibit superior design and analysis skills. |
| | Objective C: Graduates exhibit superior written, oral, and graphical communication skills. |
| | Objective D: Graduates exhibit superior professional judgment. |
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| Goa1 2: ENCOURAGE A STRONG PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION |
| | Objective A: Graduates achieve significant professional recognition during their careers. |
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Objective B: New graduates are already familiar with professional work practices, and quickly assume productive roles in the workplace. |
| | Objective C: Graduates are committed to professional ethics. |
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| Goal 3: DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS |
| | Objective A: Graduates have good interpersonal skills. |
| | Objective B: Graduates exhibit innovative thinking. |
| | Objective C: Graduates plan and manage time effectively. |
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| Goal 4: EMPHASIZE PREPARATION FOR SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL CAREERS |
| | Objective A: Graduates are successful in job placement and graduate school admission. |
| | Objective B: Many graduates become registered professional engineers. |
| | Objective C: Graduates are prepared to assume positions of increasing responsibility in a global economy. |
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