• Introduction to WPI
• Section 1: The WPI Plan
• Section 2: Department and Program Descriptions
• Section 3: Course Descriptions
• Section 4: University Policies and Procedures
• Section 5: Resources and Special Programs
• Section 6: Career Development & Graduate School
• Section 7: Admission, Expenses, Financial Aid & Housing
• Section 8: Trustees, Administration & Faculty
• Supplement
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Supplement

Since the 2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog went to print in the late fall, faculty have decided to offer experimental and new courses during the 2009-2010 academic year. This Supplement lists those courses, with their descriptions, and also clarifies any errata which may have occurred at the time of printing.

Accreditation

WPI is accredited as an institution by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, a number of major areas are accredited within their specific disciplines. The programs in biomedical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700. The program in computer science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: (410) 347-7700.

Please note that some departments bearing those particular names may also grant designated majors through their programs that are not ABET accredited. The titles of majors are carried on the students' transcripts and have a bearing on engineering licensing and other professional activities.

Aerospace Engineering

Program Educational Objectives

1. The graduates of the Aerospace Engineering Program will be successful as:
   1. Aerospace or related engineering professionals in industry or government, and/or
   2. Recipients of graduate degrees in aerospace and related engineering areas or in other professional areas.
2. The graduates of the Aerospace Engineering Program will:
   1. Become successful engineers as a result of their mastery of the fundamentals in mathematics and basic sciences, and as a result of their sound understanding of the technical concepts relevant to aerospace engineering and design.
   2. Become leaders in business and society due to their broad preparation in the effective uses of technology, communication, and teamwork, and due to their appreciation of the importance of globalization, professional ethics, and impact of technology on society.

Biomedical Engineering

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Biomedical Engineering Program, which embrace the WPI educational philosophy, are to prepare professionals who in their careers apply fundamental knowledge of engineering and basic science to solve problems in biology and medicine and who demonstrate high standards of professional practice along with lifelong learning.

Computer Science

Objectives

In support of its goals and mission, the WPI Computer Science undergraduate program's educational objectives are to graduate students who will:

• achieve professional success due to their mastery of Computer Science theory and practice;
• become leaders in business, academia, and society due to a broad preparation in mathematics, science & engineering, communication, teamwork, and social issues;
• pursue lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
• use their understanding of the impact of technology on society for the benefit of humankind.

Outcomes

Based on the educational objectives, the specific educational outcomes for the WPI Computer Science undergraduate program are that by the time of graduation CS majors will have achieved:

1. an understanding of programming language concepts;
2. knowledge of computer organization;
3. an ability to analyze computational systems;
4. knowledge of computer operating systems;
5. an understanding of the foundations of computer science;
6. an understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to apply them to software design;
7. an understanding of human-computer interaction;
8. completion of a large software project;
9. knowledge of advanced computer science topics;
10. an understanding of mathematics appropriate for computer science;
11. knowledge of probability and statistics;
12. an understanding of scientific principles;
13. an ability to design experiments and interpret experimental data;
14. an ability to undertake independent learning;
15. an ability to locate and use technical information from multiple sources;
16. an understanding of professional ethics;
17. an understanding of the links between technology and society;
18. an ability to participate effectively in a class or project team;
19. an ability to communicate effectively in speech;
20. an ability to communicate effectively in writing. 

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