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The mission of the School of Business and Technology's faculty and staff is to provide quality degree programs with flexible academic opportunities to adult learners who come from diverse academic, geographical, and cultural backgrounds.
The Nuclear Engineering Technology Program at Excelsior College is designed to enhance career progression through current and relevant program curricula, and flexible credit-earning avenues to degree completion. Excelsior's programs are ideally suited for the learning and lifestyles of the professional, working student.

Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the ABET

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Minimum of 124 credits: 60 in arts and sciences, 48 in the technology component (including 16 upper level), and 16 in free electives including information literacy.

1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand, measure, and provide quantitative expressions of natural science phenomena, including experimentation, observation, and accurate measurement.
3. Apply the fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to problem solving in nuclear engineering technology areas.
4. Make technical presentations in English using language appropriate to the audience.
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the written communication of technical information using standard English.
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer applications or documentation of the use of one or more computer software packages for technical problem solving appropriate to the nuclear engineering technology discipline.
7. Demonstrate technical competence in electrical theory, nuclear and engineering materials, health physics/radiation protection, reactor core fundamentals, plant systems, heat transfer, fluids, and radiation measurement lab.
8. Demonstrate comprehension of currently applicable rules and regulations in the areas of: radiation protection, operations, maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and safety. Demonstrate a commitment to: quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
9. Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of nuclear engineering technology in the safe operation and maintenance of nuclear systems.
10. Demonstrate the ability to apply design concepts, creativity, balance, accuracy, and confidence limits through the understanding of the relationship between design and the operation of nuclear systems.
11. Participate effectively in groups.
12. Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, including the impacts of culture, diversity, and interpersonal relations.
13. Demonstrate a commitment and ability to engage in lifelong learning.

BS Nuclear Engineering Technology Program Outcome Assessment

The capstone course assessments are used to assess student learning outcomes. Students must complete the course to earn a baccalaureate degree in nuclear engineering technology.

NUC 495, the Nuclear Engineering Technology Integrated Technology Assessment (ITA), is an online portfolio development experience that requires students to reflect on their past academic and professional experiences and use the information gained from this reflective exercise to develop learning statements related to the Nuclear Engineering Technology degree objectives. The learning statements must be supported by documented evidence that demonstrate that the objectives have been met.

Students learn how to develop an online portfolio during the first four weeks of this 15-week course, and then work under the guidance of a faculty mentor during the remainder of the semester to compose learning statements, compile appropriate evidence, and create the Integrated Technology Assessment portfolio.

Standard rubrics are used to evaluate the level of student achievement of each program outcome based the submitted learning statements and the supporting evidences.
Rating Scale:

0 = Not Responsive to Outcome (Evidence not provided for relevant courses or experiences. Coursework and other examples not demonstrative of required knowledge) 
1 = Minimally Responsive to Outcome (Presents appropriate course evidence with a few examples from coursework and a few connections between coursework and applications) 
2 = Responsive to Outcome (As in “1” above and presents multiple examples of applications in coursework, on the job, or in other life experiences) 
3 = Highly Responsive to Outcome (As in “2” above and presents many detailed examples of applications in coursework, on the job, and in other life experiences)

All the students are required to receive a module grade of “1” or better (out of “3”) on each of the program outcomes in order to pass the capstone course.

A letter grade will be assigned based on the sum of the integer values for each grading scale point. Please refer to the chart below for the integer values and the corresponding letter grade.

Sum of Grading Scale Integer Values     Corresponding Letter Grade

     31 - 39                                                  A
     22 - 30                                                  B
     13 - 21                                                  C
       0 - 12                                                  F

NOTE:  This grading rubric is based on an ITA having 13 outcome statements.  If the number of outcomes changes, the grading scheme must be changed accordingly.

All the students are required to receive a grade of “1” or better in each module and an overall course grade of “C” or better in order to pass the capstone course and graduate from the program. The percentage of graduates meeting each of the outcomes is therefore 100% by definition.

Criteria for levels of achievement at the program level are also identified:

• Highly Achieved: 85% of NUC 495 students will receive a grade of “2” (out of “3”) or better on the final learning statement for the designated program outcome.
• Meets Standard: 70% - 79% of NUC 495 students will receive a grade of “2” (out of “3”) or better on the final learning statement for the designated program outcome.
• Needs Improvement: Less than 60% of NUC 495 students will receive a grade of “2” (out of “3”) or better on the final learning statement for the designated program outcome.

The data is from the academic year 2009 - 2010 period. The following results demonstrate the link between performance skills and program outcomes.

1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of natural sciences, including physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. = 100% (65/65) students received a “B” or better on PO1.  (Highly achieved)
2. Demonstrate the ability to understand, measure, and provide quantitative expressions of natural science phenomena, including experimentation, observation, and accurate measurement. = 94% (61/65) students received a “B” or better on PO2.  (Highly achieved)
3. Apply the fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to problem solving in nuclear engineering technology areas. = 97% (63/65) students received a “B” or better on PO3.  (Highly achieved)
4. Make technical presentations in English using language appropriate to the audience. = 98% (64/65) students received a “B” or better on PO4.  (Highly achieved)
5. Demonstrate proficiency in the written communication of technical information using standard English. = 95% (62/65) students received a “B” or better on PO5.  (Highly achieved)
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer applications or documentation of the use of one or more computer software packages for technical problem solving appropriate to the nuclear engineering technology discipline. = 89% (58/65) students received a “B” or better on PO6.  (Highly achieved)
7. Demonstrate technical competence in electrical theory, nuclear and engineering materials, health physics/radiation protection, reactor core fundamentals, plant systems, heat transfer, fluids, and radiation measurement lab. = 98% (64/65) students received a “B” or better on PO7.  (Highly achieved)
8. Demonstrate comprehension of currently applicable rules and regulations in the areas of: radiation protection, operations, maintenance, quality control, quality assurance, and safety.
Demonstrate a commitment to: quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. = 95% (62/65) students received a “B” or better on PO8.  (Highly achieved)
9. Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of nuclear engineering technology in the safe operation and maintenance of nuclear systems. = 98% (122/130) students received a “B” or better on PO9.  (Highly achieved)
10. Demonstrate the ability to apply design concepts, creativity, balance, accuracy, and confidence limits through the understanding of the relationship between design and the operation of nuclear systems. = 92% (60/65) students received a “B” or better on PO10.  (Highly achieved)
11. Participate effectively in groups. = 100% (65/65) students received a “B” or better on PO11.  (Highly achieved)
12. Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, including the impacts of culture, diversity, and interpersonal relations. = 94% (61/65) students received a “B” or better on PO12.  (Highly achieved)
13. Demonstrate a commitment and ability to engage in lifelong learning. = 95% (62/65) students received a “B” or better on PO13.  (Highly achieved)

Starting in September 2010, a capstone examination is administered to all baccalaureate degree students at the conclusion of the NUC 495 Capstone Course. The capstone examination consists of 120 objective questions that assess the most common and most important topics and skills within the College's baccalaureate degree nuclear engineering technology curriculum. The Assessment Unit at the College maintains the examination instrument and periodically analyses the results.

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