Civil Engineering
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- GA curriculum map (barebones) (PDF)
Geological Engineering
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- GA curriculum map (barebones) (PDF)
Environmental Engineering
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Architectural Engineering
Graduate Attributes (GA) and Performance Indicators (PI)
| Graduate attribute |
Performance indicator ("_____ graduates from UWaterloo should be able to…") |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Base |
1a. Demonstrate understanding of concepts in mathematics 1b. Demonstrate understanding of concepts in natural science 1c. Demonstrate understanding of engineering fundamentals 1d. Demonstrate understanding of specialized engineering knowledge |
| Problem Analysis |
2a. Formulate a problem statement 2b. Develop models to solve engineering problems including identifying approximations, assumptions and constraints 2c. Critically evaluate solutions of engineering problems |
| Investigation |
3a. Create1 investigative studies of complex engineering problems 3b. Gather information from relevant sources2 to address complex engineering problems 3c. Synthesize information from multiple sources to reach valid conclusions |
| Design3 |
4a. Define design requirements and specifications for complex, open-ended engineering problems4 4b. Critically evaluate and compare design choices 4c. Generate and refine potential solutions to complex, open-ended design problems |
| Use of Engineering Tools |
5a. Select appropriate engineering tools5, considering their limitations 5b. Modify and/or create appropriate engineering tools, identifying their limitations 5c. Use engineering tools appropriately |
| Individual and Team Work |
6a. Contribute as an active team member or leader6 to complete individual tasks 6b.Collaborate with others to complete tasks effectively7 as a team |
| Communication skills |
7a. Orally present information within the profession and to society at large 7b. Communicate in a written format within the profession and to society at large 7c. Interpret information, including instructions |
| Professionalism |
8a. Articulate the roles and responsibilities of the professional engineer in society with reference to the protection of the public and its interest 8b. Describe the importance of codes, standards, best practices, laws, and regulations within engineering |
| Impact of Engineering |
9a. Identify the relevance of and uncertainty associated with the different aspects (social, cultural, economic, health, safety, legal, environmental), of an engineering project 9b. Analyze the social, health, safety, and environmental aspects of an engineering project, incorporating sustainability considerations and environmental stewardship in making decisions |
| Ethics & Equity |
10a. Identify ethical and unethical behavior in professional situations 10b. Identify how an engineer is accountable to multiple stakeholders in engineering practice 10c. Identify equitable and inequitable situations or behaviors |
| Economics & Project Management |
11a. Apply project management techniques and other business practices in engineering projects, with attention to risk and change 11b. Perform economic analyses of engineering projects with attention to uncertainty and limitations |
| Life-long Learning |
12a. Identify gaps in their knowledge, skills and abilities 12b. Obtain and evaluate information or training from appropriate sources 12c. Reflect on the use of information or training received |
1Identifying factors that affect a system, and planning studies/experiments to determine their relationships
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2Experiments, field data, literature, and other sources
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3The design process can be iterative and may require going back and forth between any of these performance indicators
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4Including health and safety risks, applicable codes/standards, economic, environmental, cultural, and societal considerations as appropriate
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5‘Tools’ is defined broadly, to include physical tools and to also include software, hardware, techniques
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6A leader can lead by example, not necessarily in the leadership role
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7Effective collaboration includes conflict management and fair distribution of tasks
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