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| PO Definitions – Updated | PO Definitions – Earlier |
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| PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop the solution of complex engineering problems. (WK1 to WK4) | PO1: Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems. |
| PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions with consideration for sustainable development. (WK1 to WK4) | PO2: Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences. |
| PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design/develop systems/components/processes to meet the identified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, culture, society, and environment as required. (WK5) | PO3: Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. |
| PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems:: Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiments, modelling, analysis & interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions. (WK8) | PO4: Conduct investigations of complex problems:: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PO5: Engineering Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling recognizing their limitations to solve complex engineering problems. (WK2 and WK6) | PO5: Modern Tool Usage:: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations. |
| PO6: The Engineer and The World: Analyze and evaluate societal and environmental aspects while solving complex engineering problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment. (WK1, WK5, and WK7). | PO6: The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice. |
| PO7: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion, adhere to national and international laws. (WK9) | PO7: Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development. |
| PO8: Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams/multidisciplinary teams. | PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice. |
| PO9: Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively within the engineering community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, considering cultural, language and learning differences. | PO9: Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings. |
| PO10: Project management and finance: Apply knowledge and understanding of the engineering management principles and economic decision-making apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. | PO10: Communication: PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. |
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PO11: Life-Long Learning:
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for:
i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. (WK8) |
PO11: Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PO12: Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
| WK | Knowledge and Attitude Profile |
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| WK1 | A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences. |
| WK2 | Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline. |
| WK3 | A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline. |
| WK4 | Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline. |
| WK5 | Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, re use of resources, net zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a practice area. |
| WK6 | Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline. |
| WK7 | Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development. |
| WK8 | Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues. |
| WK9 | Ethics, inclusive behaviour and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability etc. with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes. |