Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering (BSCHE)

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

"I am pursuing a PhD in Biomedical or Chemical Engineering. My degree has prepared me by giving me a strong foundation in Math and Chemistry, as well as introduction to design and report writing. Additionally, the Honors College URS program has allowed me to conduct research in two diverse labs, learn to present my results to a variety of audiences, and gave me a strong foundation for graduate school. The Congressional internship also gave me a unique perspective on research and politics."

- Michael Doerfert

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• An ability to apply 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 factor.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering (MSCHE)

• Graduates have advanced knowledge of the field and are able to effectively apply this knowledge.

• Graduates have an understanding of research and use literature to creatively solve problems.

• Graduates are able to effectively communicate technical information.

• Graduates have a strong sense of professionalism and a good understanding of research ethics and safety.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering (PhD)

• Graduates have advanced knowledge of the field and are able to effectively apply this knowledge.

• Graduates are able to perform state-of-the-art research and use literature to creatively solve problems.

• Graduates are able to effectively communicate technical information.

• Graduates have a strong sense of professionalism and a good understanding of research safety and ethics.

Civil, Environmental, and Constructional Engineering

Civil Engineering (BSCE)

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• An ability to apply 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.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Civil, Environmental, and Constructional Engineering

Civil Engineering (MSCE)

• MS Graduates in CE will demonstrate mastery of essential core knowledge and skills related to the selected area of specialization.

• MS Graduates in CE will demonstrate an understanding of intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession and participate in professional organization activities.

• MS (Thesis) Graduates in CE will demonstrate qualitative and quantitative skills in planning and executing a research project in the selected area of specialization, and then analyzing and interpreting results obtained.

• MS Graduates in CE will demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Civil, Environmental, and Constructional Engineering

Civil Engineering (PhD)

• PhD Graduates in CE will demonstrate mastery of essential core knowledge and skills related to the selected area of specialization.

• PhD Graduates in CE will demonstrate understanding of intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession and participate in professional organization activities.

• PhD Graduates in CE will demonstrate qualitative and quantitative skills in planning and executing a research project in the selected area of specialization, and then analyzing and interpreting the results obtained.

• PhD Graduates in CE will demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication.

Civil, Environmental, and Constructional Engineering

Construction Engineering (BS)

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• An ability to apply 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.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Computer Science

Computer Science (BS)

• Graduates of the program will have an ability to analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

• Graduates of the program will have an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program's discipline.

• Graduates of the program will have an ability to communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.

• Graduates of the program will have an ability to recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.

• Graduates of the program will have an ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program's discipline.

• Graduates of the program will have an ability to apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

Computer Science

Computer Science (MS)

• Students will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to apply 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.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Computer Science

Computer Science (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to apply 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.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Computer Science

Environmental Engineering (BS/MEV)

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• An ability to apply 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.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Computer Science

Software Engineering (MS)

• Students will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to apply 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.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• Students will demonstrate an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering (BS)

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

"Having four different project labs in Electrical Computer Engineering (ECE) has helped when talking to recruiters. My steganography project in intro to ECE was well received to a recruiter."

- Cristobal Garcia, Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• Provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

"Texas Tech has a great program for Electrical and Computer Engineering. The program strives students to learn and think on their own, which helps in the real world. The faculty and staff at Texas Tech are very friendly and helpful, but it's up to the student to ask and seek answers. Thank you, Texas Tech!"

- Matthew Hancock, Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering (MSEE)

• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in a core area consistent with the focus of their program.

• Students will know and participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession as applicable to the major area of study including the ethical conduct of research.

• Students will demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills in the design, analysis, and presentation of supervised research projects that is consistent with the focus of their program.

• Students will produce written and oral communications of quality, as consistent with the focus of their program.

Engineering

Electrical Engineering (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in a core consistent with the focus of their program.

"From here, it's possible." To me, this is more than a slogan, receiving postdoc fellowship from Stanford University after graduation is beyond my wildest dream. As an international student with a different background, when I first set foot in America, I felt a little nervous and perplexed in the beginning. I even began questioning if coming to the US for higher education was a good idea facing all the new challenges and uncertainties. However, my doubts did not last long, and Texas Tech University has proved to be the right choice. With the help from the professors and fellow students, I was able to get settled in very quickly and get adapted to US classroom culture, which was quite different from where I came from. The inclusive classroom culture really helps me with my confidence and inspires the best out of me. From being quiet in the classroom, I was able to find my voice and dare to speak out after receiving positive feedbacks. During the process, my ability to think critically and independently was greatly improved, and my academic performance caught attention from several professors. Amazed by Dr. Sunanda Mitra's curiosity and passion for science at age of eighty, I decided to pursue a doctorate degree with her in neuroimaging data analysis. Besides, I was also impressed by the facility that we have access to (i.e. a 3T MRI scanner.) Throughout the years that I have pursued my degree, her mentorship helps me tremendously. She teaches me a lot about both research and life, more than I could ever credit her for. When I first started as a Ph.D. student, it did not take long for me to realize that the quality required to be a good student does not necessarily qualify someone as a good scientist. A scientist works at the edge of human knowledge, and seeks the unknown, which is what I am passionate about. The career-changing event for me is the neuroimaging symposium held by Texas Tech Neuroimaging Institute, which gathered top researchers from different institutes, namely Mind Research Network and National Institute of Mental health. I was able to get their attention with my ideas, and I had the privilege to intern with them later. To sum up, the multidisciplinary research environment, strong core curriculum in data analysis, and the knowledgeable faculty prepare me well for my future research endeavors at Stanford University."

- Hua (Oliver) Xie, PhD in Electrical Engineering

• Students will conduct independent research resulting in an original contribution to knowledge in the focused areas of their program.

• Students will know and participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession as applicable to the major area of study including the ethical conduct of research.

• Students will demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills in the design, analysis, and presentation of research projects that is consistent with the focus of their program.

• Students will produce written and oral communications of quality, as consistent with the focus of their program.

Engineering

Bioengineering (MS)

• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in a core area consistent with the focus of the program.

• Students will know and participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession as applicable to the program.

• Students will demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills in the design, analysis, and presentation of research projects that is consistent with the focus of the program.

• Students will become better written and oral communicators as consistent with the focus of the program.

Engineering

Engineering (MENGR)

• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in a core area consistent with the focus of the program.

• Students will know and participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession as applicable to the program.

• Students will demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills in the design, analysis, and presentation of research projects that is consistent with the focus of the program.

• Students will become better written and oral communicators as consistent with the focus of the program.

Engineering

Systems and Engineering Management (MS)

• Students will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate through oral and written means.

"I learned knowledge in systems and workflow to help with my future job prospects as well as good skills that I can use in my present job."

- William Bigham, Master's in Systems & Engineering Management

• Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of systems and engineering management (SYEM) concepts.

• Students will demonstrate ability to work effectively in professional settings.

Engineering

Systems and Engineering Management (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate through oral and written means.

• Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of systems and engineering management (SYEM) concepts.

• Students will demonstrate ability to work effectively in professional settings.

Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering

Industrial Engineering (BSIE)

• Students will demonstrate a knowledge of industrial engineering tools appropriate in formulating solutions that meet project objectives and constraints.

"During my time at Texas Tech studying Industrial Engineering, I made it evident that having a true understanding of the course material and ability to apply it was more important than the letter grade. Therefore, I sought opportunities to keep applying the knowledge I gained in the classroom to the real-world applications. As an undergraduate, I worked for over a year in my professor's research lab. Through this position, I directly helped with experimental trials and assisted in the composition of academia regarding the research of metal powders that have been transformed into solid objects through the process of the three-dimensional printing technique known as Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS). Furthermore, I also have had the opportunity to work on three different projects. The first of these projects was aiding a faculty member with the help of data collection and processing for the University Medicine Center (UMC). The goal of this project was to help reduce the lead time it took for the X-Ray Technicians to perform their job in the Emergency Department and send the x-rays to be processed. Statistical analysis techniques such as Pareto analysis and box plots were used to reach a conclusion. In addition to this project, I also helped to find an e-NABLE Community Chapter at Texas Tech. This chapter in partnership with the organization, e-NABLE, serves to fabricate three-dimensionally printed prosthesis for those in need of an upper limb assistive device. Lastly, my most recent project has been my senior design project. Along with two other team members, I have performed a 3 to the power of 3 Factorial Design of Experiments to investigate the optimal settings of a piece of new machinery for the US Department of Agriculture. From these projects and my IE courses, I was able to gain an overview of the concepts and critical role of Industrial Engineering. Additionally, Texas Tech made me a stronger and more capable engineer and person. Texas Tech created opportunities for me to succeed. My most recent instance of this is accepting a job post-grad. Upon graduation, I have accepted a position as a Plant Supervisor at the ScottsMiracle-Gro Jackson, GA plant. Upon acceptance of this position, I have thought about how I will add value to my plant and my company. Fortunately, Texas Tech provided me with many different skills and personal values from the projects and course curriculum I encountered. Thus, as I step into my new role as a Plant Supervisor for a major manufacturing plant, my goal is to simultaneously combine the experience I gain as Plant Supervisor with the material that I learned through Texas Tech to better enhance my professional knowledge, competence, skill, and overall effectiveness. Texas Tech provided me more than my dream career. It instilled in me an insatiable drive to want to see more, do more, and be more."

- Haley Ericson, Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

• Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.

• The students demonstrated the elements of engineering design (objectives, synthesis, analysis, implementation, and evaluation) in their problem solution.

Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering

Industrial Engineering (MSIE)

• Students will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate through oral and written means.

"The MSIE department at Texas Tech University has helped me to understand the core concepts of Industrial Engineering. Most importantly, the courses I have taken helped me by providing the application perspective, how I can apply and adapt tools and techniques taught in class to real-world applications. Moreover, the group projects involving off-campus students (most of them are working professionals) prepared me to tackle the complexities of collaborative projects."

- Saiful Islam, Master's in Industrial Engineering

• Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of industrial engineering (IE) concepts.

• Students will demonstrate ability to work effectively in professional settings.

Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering

Industrial Engineering (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate through oral and written means.

• Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of industrial engineering (IE) concepts.

• Students will demonstrate ability to work effectively in professional settings.

Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering (MS)

• Students will demonstrate ability to effectively communicate through oral and written means.

• Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of systems and engineering management (SYEM) concepts.

• Students will demonstrate ability to work effectively in professional settings.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to apply both analysis and synthesis in the engineering design process, resulting in designs that meet desired needs.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

• Master’s graduates will have advanced knowledge of the field.

• Students pursuing the thesis option will have an understanding of ME research and will use literature to solve and/or comprehend engineering problems.

• Master’s graduates will develop the ability to work effectively in professional settings.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

• Doctoral students will produce written and oral communications of the highest quality.

• Doctoral students will conduct independent research resulting in an original contribution to knowledge in the focused area of their program.

Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering (BSPE)

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

• An ability to apply 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.

• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering (MSPE)

• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in a core area consistent with the focus of their program.

"With my Petroleum Engineering degree from Texas Tech, I am a more confident engineer as I have developed my critical and problem-solving skills through the Master's program. I know that in any of the branches of Petroleum Engineering I will succeed as my professors did a very good and detailed job in going in-depth on the topics discussed in class. Overall, as a graduate student, I learned to value the importance of team-work."

- Tolani Afolabi, Master's in Petroleum Engineering

• Students will participate in classroom pedagogy consistent with undergraduate education in petroleum engineering.

• Students will know and participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession as applicable to the major area of study including the ethical conduct of research.

• Students will demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills in the design, analysis, and presentation of supervised research projects that is consistent with the focus of their program.

• Students will produce written and oral communications of quality, as consistent with the focus of their program.

Petroleum Engineering

Petroleum Engineering (PhD)

• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge in a core area consistent with the focus of their program.

"I started at Texas Tech University in the Spring 2012 semester with the aim of obtaining a Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering. I chose to attend TTU because of its ranking as one of the top 10 graduate programs for Petroleum Engineering, and because of its proximity to the Permian Basin. The program gave me a broad perspective of the petroleum industry with courses that covered details of how oil and gas is formed and flows through the rocks and the engineering process of maximizing its production, all the way to it economic value and the maximization present value profits. All of this was made possible by the faculty and staff rich in experience and knowledge of the industry. The program's recent development of the Oilfield Technology Center (OTC) has made it possible to bring the oilfield experience into the classroom. The visualization of the complex process and facilities at the OTC has help facilitate learning and enabled student appreciate the concepts being though in class. The typical graduate from the program have gone on to work in some of the leading companies in the industry and employment success rate after the program is high. I will be graduating with my Ph.D. in Petroleum Production Operations this May 2018. TTU has developed my expertise in multiphase flow assurance, one of the key sectors of petroleum industry right now and in the near future. I am sure the future is bright and full of opportunities, and I am grateful to Texas Tech for making it possible from here. GUNS UP!"

- Raymond Eghorieta, PhD in Petroleum Engineering

• Students will conduct independent research resulting in an original contribution to knowledge in the focused areas of their program.

• Students will participate in classroom pedagogy consistent with undergraduate education in the associated major.

• Students will know and participate in the intellectual and organizational aspects of the profession as applicable to the major area of study including the ethical conduct of research.

• Students will demonstrate quantitative and qualitative skills in the design, analysis, and presentation of research projects that is consistent with the focus of their program.

• Students will produce written and oral communications of quality, as consistent with the focus of their program.