Department of

Civil and Environmental Engineering


TRANSPORTATION

 

Program Description

The movement of people and goods is a basic function necessary for the economic, social, and political well-being of all nations. Today's civil engineer is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and administration of various transportation systems. These systems include many different modes such as highway, rail, and transit. The goal of the academic and research programs in transportation engineering is to provide a sound theoretical and practical understanding of transportation engineering systems.