Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET)

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The program in Civil and Environmental Engineering is designed to provide the basic undergraduate education required for private practice and public service in civil engineering, and/or continue formal education. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of civil engineering principles and design techniques. Students utilize basic engineering science concepts through course work in several of the different specialty areas (i.e., construction/management, environmental, materials/pavement design/geotechnical, structures, transportation, and water resources). Finally, the students are able to choose an area of specialization for professional practice or graduate studies. Their course work in their area of specialization culminates in a capstone design experience. The broad objectives of the program are designed so that students have:

• a solid understanding of the basic principles of mathematics, science, and engineering and the technical competency to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools for practice in civil engineering and eventual registration as well as for graduate education.
• an understanding of the basic principles in civil engineering and an understanding of professional practice issues including the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
• the ability to work in a team and develop problem-solving skills that would include oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate technical and professional information including computer skills.
• an awareness of organizations and activities that allow them to develop leadership skills, gain exposure to the civil engineering profession, gain exposure to professional ethics, and gain a broad understanding of contemporary societal issues.
• a recognition of the need for continued learning.

The program is broadened by courses in communication skills, arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and other engineering disciplines. Students gain experience in working as members of a team and using interdisciplinary approaches to solve problems. These experiences, as well as those related to engineering principles and design, are provided through exercises in the classroom, laboratory, and field and culminate in a "capstone design" course wherein the students' knowledge and skills are brought to bear on actual engineering problems.

Educational Objectives and Outcomes

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