Engineering Program Objectives
Within 3 to 5 years after graduation, graduates of the engineering program at Loras College will demonstrate:
- The ability to employ their knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of engineering in one or more of these pursuits:
- Demonstrating proficiency in the engineering profession performing one or more of the following: research and development activities, design, manufacturing, testing, or management.
- Studying in a graduate school program in engineering or a closely related field.
- Using their problem-solving and analytical skills to benefit society in a positive way through volunteer work or in a nonprofit organization.
- Strong ethical standards and a sense of stewardship with economic and ecological resources consistent with Catholic social teaching.
Upon graduation from the Loras Engineering Program, a student will have demonstrated the following:
- 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.
Declared Major by Term
| Major | CIP Code | 18/FA | 19/FA | 20/FA | 21/FA | 22/FA |
| Engineering | 14.0101 | 26 | 37 | 37 | 44 | 35 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14.1901 | 9 |
Number of Undergraduate Graduates by Major
| Major | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 |
| Engineering | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 15 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |