Outcome Base Education
WHAT IS OUTCOME BASE EDUCATION (OBE)
OBE is an educational process that is focussed at achieving certain specified outcomes in terms of individual student learning. Outcomes are key things students should understand and be able to do or the qualities they should develop. The Educational
structures and curriculum in the Programme Bachelor of Civil Engineering USM are designed to achieve those capabilities or qualities and they are regarded as means not ends. If the outcomes are not achieved they are rethought as to ensure there is a
Continual Quality Improvement (CQI) within the education system.
Starting from the 2006/2007 academic session, the Outcome Based Education (OBE) approach or practice has been adopted in the teaching and assessment of the Civil Engineering Programme. The Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Civil Engineering offered by the School of Civil Engineering is designed in accordance to the quality and standards requirements for engineering degrees, and is accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). The School has produced three batches of Civil Engineering graduates under the OBE system who had graduated in 2010 onwards.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) programme has in place the following accreditation requirements:-
1. Published Program Educational Objectives (PEO) that is consistent with the mission of the institution;
2. A set of Programme Outcomes (PO) and an assessment process in place to demonstrate that the outcomes are being measured;
3. A curriculum and processes that ensure the achievement of these objectives and outcomes; and
4. A system of ongoing evaluation that demonstrates achievement of these objectives and outcomes by using the results for Continual Quality Improvement (CQI).
Program Educational Objectives [PEO] are statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first several years following graduation. The program educational objectives are consistent with the vision and mission of the Universiti Sains Malaysia as shown:
| PEO 1 | To produce competent, creative and innovative graduates who are able to solve civil engineering problems within the global, societal and sustainable development contexts |
| PEO 2 | To produce graduates with good leadership qualities and communication skills who are able to engage in engineering task both independently and via interdisciplinary team |
| PEO 3 | To produce graduates with professional and ethical attributes |
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PEO 4 |
To produce graduates who are engaged in continuous pursuit of knowledge through research, continuing education and/or professional development activities |
Program Outcomes [PO] are the abilities that are measurable at the successful end of a student’s academic program in Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) programme at the UniversitiSains Malaysia. With the agreed programme educational objectives, the curricular structure is planned accordingly to ensure that the graduates possess the latest quality attributes as suggested by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) and Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) are achieved. The attributes are:
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Engineering Knowledge - Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems; |
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Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences; |
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Design/Development of Solutions - Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations; |
| (4) |
Investigation - Conduct investigation into complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions; |
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Modern Tool Usage - Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations; |
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The Engineer and Society - Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice; |
| (7) |
Environment and Sustainability - Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development; |
| (8) |
Ethics - Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice; |
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Communication - Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions; |
| (10) |
Individual and Team Work - Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings; |
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Life Long Learning - Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change. |
| (12) | Project Management and Finance - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
Outcome Base Education (OBE) (pdf)
Poster of PO's
Poster of PEO's
SAR to pelajar PPKA Feb 2014 (ppt)