Civil Engineering Educational Outcomes

Consistent with the Civil Engineering Educational Objectives, graduates of the Civil Engineering program should demonstrate:

• An ability to apply basic knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve technical problems using modern tools of engineering and applied mathematics

• An ability to design civil engineering systems, components, or processes

• An ability to design and conduct physical and numerical experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, in at least two of the following areas: environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, fluids/hydraulic engineering, and structural engineering

• Proficiency in at least 4 of the following civil engineering sub-disciplines: construction management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, water resources engineering

• An ability to communicate effectively and function on multi-disciplinary teams

• An understanding of professional practice issues, including the interaction of professionals in the construction process, the importance of professional licensure, and ethical responsibility

• A knowledge of contemporary issues and a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning

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