Department of Electrical Engineering

Outcome Based Education

Outcome-Based Education (OBE)

At the Department of Electrical Engineering (DEE), Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), we are committed to delivering quality education through the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework, an internationally recognized system that emphasizes the achievement of specific, measurable learning outcomes.

OBE is a student-centric approach that focuses on what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time they graduate. It ensures that the knowledge, skills, and attitudes imparted during the degree are aligned with real-world professional requirements, global standards, and lifelong learning.

The OBE system at DEE is designed in accordance with the guidelines of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), which is a full signatory of the Washington Accord. This global recognition ensures that our engineering graduates are equipped with the competencies needed to compete and collaborate across borders, and that their degrees are accepted in over 25 technologically advanced countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and others.

Key Features of OBE at DEE:

  1. Clear Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) aligned with national and international standards.
  2. Curriculum Design based on the attainment of Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) mapped to PLOs.
  3. Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) through feedback, performance data, and industry input.
  4. Student Assessment focused on analytical thinking, practical application, and professional skills.
  5. Global Compatibility through Level II PEC Accreditation for recognized international equivalence.

By implementing the OBE system since Fall 2018, DEE ensures that our graduates not only meet academic standards but are also professionally competent, ethically grounded, and globally competitive.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The program educational objectives are to prepare graduates through a continued learning process for the broad range of opportunities available in industrial, commercial and academic organizations. The Program Educational Objectives are:

Table 1. Program Educational Objectives for DEE

PEO1

The graduates will be able to analyze and apply the concepts, techniques, skills and tools in electrical engineering.

PEO2

The graduates will be to perform independently as well as in a team to demonstrate leadership using managerial and communication capabilities.

PEO3

The graduates will be able to adapt in an increasingly diverse and global environment keeping in view the societal norms and ethical responsibilities.

Program Learning Outcomes

The following are the Program Learning outcomes of the DEE opted from Pakistan Engineering Council.

Table 2. Program Learning Outcomes for DEE

PLO1

Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and Engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.

PLO2

Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, conduct research literature, and analyze complex Engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

PLO3

 Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to 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.

PLO4

Investigation: Conduct investigation of complex Engineering 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.

PLO5

 Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex Engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.

PLO6

The Engineer and the World: Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment while solving complex engineering problems.

PLO7

Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.

PLO8

Individual and Collaborative Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.

PLO9

Communication: Communicate effectively and inclusively 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, and make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.

PLO10

Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments

PLO11

Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.