Civil engineers plan, design and supervise construction of water supply and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, highways, bridges, buildings, drinking water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and help solve local and regional pollution problems. They design and test structures that probe the limit of knowledge from the frontiers of space to the ocean depth.
Mission Statement:
The department mission is to serve society, the public sector, and private industry by:
Providing undergraduate and graduate civil engineering education that prepares students to apply engineering knowledge to the diverse issues of resources, infrastructure and the built environment;
Contributing to the development and codification of knowledge through faculty scholarship; and
Meeting the needs of working professionals for continuing education.
The program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing the graduates to achieve. The PEOs prepare students to:
Function effectively as civil engineering professionals in industry, government or other organizations, designing, improving, leading and implementing efficient civil engineering practices.
Provide solutions to engineering problems that account for economical, environmental, ethical, and societal considerations as well as professional standards, by applying acquired engineering knowledge.
Apply their broad civil engineering education to effectively communicate civil engineering concepts orally and in written forms to project stakeholders.
Utilize formal and informal learning opportunities to maintain and enhance technical, personal and professional growth.