Our Mission
The mission of the Department is threefold:
- Provide a high quality, challenging education that encompasses breadth and depth; and prepare graduates to be proficient in both analysis and synthesis aspects of civil engineering design
- Maintain a strong research program that is recognized for excellence in major areas of civil and environmental engineering
- Provide service to the University, the civil engineering profession, and the community at large
The Department provides an educational program of basic and specialized engineering knowledge necessary for its graduates to be proficient in recognized specialties of civil engineering. This preparation provides graduates with the tools needed for successful practice in the period following graduation. In addition to general and technical education, the educational program stresses professional and ethical responsibilities, an awareness of societal issues, and the need for life-long learning.
The Department contributes to the advancement of knowledge through research on important engineering problems. The research results are communicated through recognized channels of knowledge dissemination.
The Department serves the needs of the community by emphasizing global and societal issues. The Department addresses these issues through University and professional channels and contributes to their solutions.
Educational Objectives
The Department has established the following specific program educational objectives:
- Prepare our graduates in the fundamental principles of civil engineering theory and design
- Prepare our graduates to meet employer expectations for competent professional practice
- Instill in our graduates a recognition of the importance of continuing professional development
Program Outcomes
In addition to ensuring technical competency of all graduates in the broad discipline areas of civil engineering, the Department must encourage the development of skills and abilities that will enhance the marketability of its graduates and provide them with the best possible opportunity for success in the work place. As a result, the faculty have agreed that the graduates have to learn the following abilities and skills and has approved the following Program Outcomes:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics
- An ability to apply knowledge of basic science
- An ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles
- An ability to use computers to solve engineering problems
- An ability to identity, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- An ability to design and conduct experiments
- An ability to analyze and interpret data
- An ability to design a component, system or process to meet desired needs
- An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
- An ability to write effectively
- An ability to speak effectively
- An ability to function effectively as part of a team
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- A knowledge of contemporary issues in engineering
- An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and society context
- An awareness of the need to continually upgrade the technical knowledge base and skills
- An ability to apply knowledge in a specialized area related to civil engineering
- An understanding of the elements of project management, construction and asset management
- An understanding of business and public policy and administration fundamentals
- An understanding of the role of the leader and leadership principles and attitudes
