Rice University
AC-2: Learning Outcomes

Bioengineering- o An ability to apply biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and computational methods to bioengineering problems. o An ability to identify, formulate, and solve a breadth of engineering problems and open-ended challenges at the interface of engineering and biology. o An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for solving bioengineering problems. o An ability to design and conduct experiments on living and non-living systems as well as to analyze and interpret data from those systems. o An ability to design a system, component, or process that meets a defined user need and realistic constraints including economic, ethical, health, and safety. o An ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral and graphical presentations. o An ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams. o An awareness of contemporary issues, including the societal and global context of modern bioengineering challenges, and an understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities required of bioengineers. o A broad education that prepares students for scientific inquiry and life-long learning, which may involve post-graduate education. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering- o Our graduates will be able to solve chemical engineering problems by applying knowledge of mathematics, science, and computing, and using analytical techniques, computer simulation, and modern engineering tools essential to chemical engineering practice. o Our graduates will be able to design and conduct experiments, and analyze and interpret data. o Our graduates will be able to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. o Our graduates will be able to function effectively in team environments, including multidisciplinary projects. o Our graduates will be able to communicate engineering and related concepts effectively in writing and orally. o Our graduates will demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. o Our graduates will demonstrate understanding of contemporary, global, and societal issues encountered in engineering practices and the impact that engineering has on these issues. o Our graduates will appreciate the need for and be able to engage in life-long learning. Ecology & Evolutionary Biology- Our curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Graduating EEB students have experience working in a collaborative setting to solve challenging problems using analytical tools. Furthermore, our graduates understand both the practice and the culture of science and the relationship between science and society. Global Health Technologies- Rice 360°: Institute for Global Health Technologies collaborates with a number of departments to offer Rice undergraduate students a minor in global health technologies (GLHT) through the Beyond Traditional Borders (BTB) initiative – a unique, multidisciplinary program to educate and train students to reach beyond traditional disciplinary and geographic boundaries to understand, address and solve global health disparities. With complementary contributions from the humanities, social science, policy, bioscience, and engineering programs at Rice, the GLHT minor prepares students to integrate diverse perspectives as they develop solutions to the complex problems of global health, using the formal approach of the engineering design process. Poverty, Justice, and Human Capabilities- Rice University’s program in Poverty, Justice, and Human Capabilities acknowledges the central importance of a variety of influences on well-being beyond income, such as gender, racial and ethnic disparities, health status, education, human rights, political freedoms, and material necessities like food and shelter. One of its key goals is to enrich students’ understanding of poverty and inequality, so that, regardless of their choice of occupation, they will maintain a longstanding commitment to enhancing the well-being of all people. More generally, the program aims to train Rice students to be future leaders in solving global problems in human well-being.