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In attempting to achieve its overall goal, the J.B. Speed School of Engineering of the University of Louisville has pledged to pursue four major objectives:
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First — to provide an opportunity for the student to become proficient in the fundamentals of his or her chosen profession, and through research, to extend knowledge in both breadth and depth;
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Second — to give a basic understanding of human behavior and of our social organization, and to provide a basis for a satisfying and useful life as an active citizen in the community;
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Third — to encourage the ethical behavior required of the engineering profession and of good citizens;
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Fourth — to promote the general welfare of the profession of engineering locally, nationally, and internationally.
As a means of achieving these objectives, the educational programs have been planned to help the student:
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Acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of mathematics, the physical sciences, and engineering, in addition to their applications (with the aid of the computer) to the various engineering fields;
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Think clearly, logically, and analytically in applying science to the engineering professions; to achieve proficiency in engineering analysis, synthesis, and design;
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Cultivate an open, searching, and inquiring attitude of mind; in order to provide the foundation for a lifetime of learning;
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Develop powers of creativity;
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Learn to express thoughts clearly and to communicate effectively both orally and in written form;
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Become more aware of the relationships among the social, industrial, moral, and economic needs of humankind in a complex world;
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Maintain the highest standards of professional ethics in the pursuit of professional careers as engineers.
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