Civil Engineering Educational Objectives

Consistent with the mission and vision of the Department, the objectives of the Civil Engineering program are to:

• Provide students with engineering knowledge and skills that allow them to work effectively as Civil Engineers and related job functions in consulting, industry, government, and academia

• Prepare students for graduate study in one of the Civil Engineering specialty areas

• Provide students with a broad general education that fosters an understanding of the impact of civil and environmental engineering solutions in a global and societal context

• Monitor and ensure student progress by providing timely advisement

• Evaluate and update the undergraduate curriculum and teaching facilities on a continuous basis to satisfy the program needs and to ensure a high quality of instruction

• Monitor faculty development to ensure a high quality of teaching and maintain the currency of course content by drawing on active faculty research

• Support students in their professional and postgraduate educational development by offering faculty advice and departmental support, including support for student societies and professional groups

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