Essential Functions Required of Students for Admission and Progression in the Engineering Design Graphics Program

The following is a list of essential skills and functions required to enter the courses in this program. The required functions are included but not limited to the given list. Applicants and students should be able to perform these essential functions or with reasonable accomodations, such as the help of compensatory techniques and/or assistive devices demonstrate the ability to become proficient in these essential functions.

Essential Function	Technical Standard	Examples
Critical Thinking	Critical thinking ability sufficient for problem solving	Understand the design process from problem formulation to solution, formulate and analyze alternative solutions, synthesize data, draw sound
Interpersonal Skills	Abilities sufficient to interact with individuals and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.	Establish rapport with colleagues, share ideas, function as a team member.
Communication Ability	Communication abilities sufficient for effective interaction with others in spoken and written English	Explain the design process, prepare and deliver oral and written reports, listen attentively.
Physical Endurance	Remain continuously on task for several hours while sitting.	Sit for long periods of time.
Mobility	Physical abilities sufficient to move from the office to remote sites. Full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.	Work in and around drafting equipment, and measuring, and documenting job site information
Motor Skills	Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective equipment operation.	Set up and use equipment. Operate equipment with necessary strength and dexterity.
Visual Ability	Normal or corrective visual ability sufficient to read equipment displays	Read scales and displays on measuring devices. View computer screens to produce and analyze data.
Hearing Ability	Auditory ability sufficient to take verbal direction and access state of equipment.	Take verbal directions. Hear and heed fire alarms, equipment alarms, and component failures.
Professional Attitude and Demeanor	Ability to present professional appearance and implement measures to maintain own physical and mental health, and emotional stability	Work under stressful conditions and long hours. React calmly in emergency situations. Demostrate flexibility. Show concern for others