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Outcome K: Graduates have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (Updated 6/12/99)

Taxonomy Level:	Knowledge	Comprehension	Application	Analysis	Synthesis	Evaluation	Valuation
Bloom’s Definition:	Remembering previously learned information	Grasping the meaning of information	Applying knowledge to actual situations	Breaking down objects or ideas into simpler parts and seeing how the parts relate and are organized	Rearranging component ideas into a new whole	Making judgments based on internal evidence or external criteria	Sensitivity/willingness to receive (awareness w/o assessment, willingness to suspend judgment); Actively respond (comply, commit, internal satisfaction); Value (acceptance of worth, preference); Organize (when values conflict)
Verbs:	Arrange, define, describe, duplicate, identify, label, list, match, memorize, name, order, outline, recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, select, state	Classify, convert, defend, describe, discuss, distinguish, estimate, explain, express, extend, generalized, give example(s), identify, indicate, infer, locate, paraphrase, predict, recognize, rewrite, report, restate, review, select, summarize, translate	Apply, change, choose, compute, demonstrate, discover, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, manipulate, modify, operate, practice, predict, prepare, produce, relate schedule, show, sketch, solve, use, write	Analyze, appraise, breakdown, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast, criticize, diagram, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, identify, illustrate, infer, model, outline, point out, question, relate, select, separate, subdivide, test	Arrange, assemble, categorize, collect, combine, comply, compose, construct, create, design, develop, devise, explain, formulate, generate, plan, prepare, propose, rearrange, reconstruct, relate, reorganize, revise, rewrite, set up, summarize, synthesize, tell, write	Appraise, argue, assess, attach, choose, compare, conclude, contrast, defend, describe, discriminate, estimate, evaluate, explain, judge, justify, interpret, relate, predict, rate, select, summarize, support, value	Accept, challenge, defend, respect, question, support, enjoy
Outcome Element: Use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools such as computer software, simulation packages, and diagnostic equipment.	Lists available techniques, skills, and tools available to a specific engineering discipline.	Classifies the role of each technique, skill, and tool in solving engineering problems, studying the performance of existing processes or systems, and/or developing designs.	Uses engineering techniques, skills, and tools including computers to solve engineering problems. Uses engineering techniques, skills, and tools including computers to monitor performance of engineering systems and/or create engineering designs. Uses engineering techniques, skills, and tools to acquire information needed for decision-making.	Compares results from computer software or simulators with system performance or results from alternative calculation methods including heuristics. Selects appropriate techniques and tools for a specific engineering task.	Combines the use of two or more tools and techniques to solve an engineering problem or develop an engineering design. Combines use of engineering tools plus system operating information to find optimal operating conditions. Combines results from heuristic calculations, graphical analysis, and computer simulation to support decision-making.	Evaluates which techniques or tools are most appropriate to complete a specific engineering task. Compares results from several engineering tools to determine which best explains "reality."	Accepts the utility and limitations of engineering tools to solve problems or create engineering designs.