Course Marks Course Evaluation
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Fall-2018 73 76 43
Spring-2019 75 87 88 73 86
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Program Learning Outcome-10
PLO10
Electrical Power Track
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate their knowledge and skills related to electrical engineering issues using appropriate learning strategies
NQF Learning Domain Knowledge
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 68%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 59%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The below-par performance in this indicator suggests that ability of students to “Demonstrate their knowledge and skills related to electrical engineering issues using appropriate learning strategies” is below expectation.
• To redress the shortcomings in attaining the benchmark for this indicator, the department should encourage students to self-study from the recommended books and add more appropriate learning strategies such as Class discussions, Presentations and report writing. This will also increase the soft skills amongst students.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Describe knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and procedures in electrical engineering
NQF Learning Domain Knowledge
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 70%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 68%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The results indicate an improvement in the student’s ability to “Describe knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and procedures in electrical engineering”. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 70%, which is equal to the benchmark (70%). This increase is of 2% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• Course instructors should add more problems in the courses addressing this indicator to enhance the concepts of the students.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Analyze, formulate, and solve complex electrical engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
NQF Learning Domain Cognitive Skills
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 69%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 62%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The results indicate an improvement in the student’s ability to “Analyze, formulate, and solve complex electrical engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics”. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 69%, which is slightly below to the benchmark (70%). This increase is of 7% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• Course instructors should add more class exercises, homeworks in the courses addressing this indicator.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Create electrical engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
NQF Learning Domain Cognitive Skills
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 68%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 62%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The below-par performance in this indicator suggests that ability of students to “Create electrical engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors”
is below expectation. This indicator is assessed through core and specialized courses. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 68%, which is marginally below the benchmark (70%), increase is of 6% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• To redress the shortcomings in attaining the benchmark for this indicator, course instructor should add more design problems in the courses addressing this indicator.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
NQF Learning Domain Cognitive Skills
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 72%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 67%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The results indicate an improvement in the student’s ability to “Demonstrate the ability to conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions”. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 72%, which is above the benchmark (70%). This increase is of 5% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• Since this indicator mainly targeted at laboratory-based courses, performance in it suggests the need to improve laboratory facilities, including lab maintenance, upgrading/refurbishing available equipment, adequate provision of consumables, etc.
• The absence of enough lab technicians to support and guide students during lab sessions should be improved. Furthermore, lab technicians should be in sufficient number to assist students and lab instructor.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Interpret project management techniques to electrical systems
NQF Learning Domain Cognitive Skills
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 82%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 67%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The results indicate an improvement in the student’s ability to “Interpret project management techniques to electrical systems”. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 82%, which is above the benchmark (70%). This increase is of 15% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• This indicator is covered by the Graduation Project only and it shows that students have very good project management skills.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to perform work effectively in multidisciplinary teams whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
NQF Learning Domain Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 76%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 66%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The results indicate an improvement in the student’s ability to “Demonstrate the ability to perform work effectively in multidisciplinary teams whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives”. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 76%, which is above the benchmark (70%). This increase is of 10% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• In order to further improve the performance indicator of this program learning outcome in terms of courses, it is recommended that some lab courses add mini-projects topics conducted by small groups of students (3 to 4 students per group). Such kind of assignment urge students to work as a team to accomplish the required tasks within the deadline.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities of electrical engineers and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
NQF Learning Domain Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 84%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 82%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The results indicate an improvement in the student’s ability to “Demonstrate the ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities of electrical engineers and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts”. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 84%, which is above the benchmark (70%). This increase is of 2% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• In order to further improve the performance indicator of this program learning outcome in terms of courses, it is recommended that during class discussions focus on the case studies that reflect the global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate the ability to Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
NQF Learning Domain Communication, Information Technology, and Numerical Skills
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 80%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 75%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The results indicate an improvement in the student’s ability to “Demonstrate the ability to Communicate effectively with a range of audiences”. The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 80%, which is above the benchmark (70%). This increase is of 5% over the performance in the same KPI last year.
• In order to further improve the performance indicator of this program learning outcome in terms of courses, it is recommended that group-based class discussion should be conducted in the courses addressing this indicator.
• Students can be divided into groups and assigned topics to present.
KPI Code # 26 Program KPI: Percentage of students achieving the target estimated at 70%
Assessment Year: 1439-40 Program Learning Outcome: Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical engineering practice
NQF Learning Domain Communication, Information Technology, and Numerical Skills
KPI Target Benchmark 70%
KPI Actual Benchmark 74%
Last year’s Benchmark (Internal Benchmarks) 82%
New Target Benchmark 75%
Analysis: (List strengths and recommendations)
• The actual attainment of this program learning outcome is 74%, which is above the benchmark (70%).
• The department should use software programs and e- learning method to enhance communication and information technology skills
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