An ABET-based seminar course

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requirements for accreditation changed in many ways starting in the year 2000. New accreditation rules require evidence that engineering students acquire a broad education that goes beyond traditional engineering topics and includes areas such as ethics, team work, oral communication, life-long learning, and an awareness of the impact of engineering on society to name just a few. ABET also requires a process for continuous assessment and improvement of the educational program. This article describes a seminar course established to address some of the new ABET requirements and help achieve department-stated outcomes and objectives.