Program Objectives

The educational objectives of the Civil Engineering undergraduate degree program are:

• Graduates will meet the expectations of employers of civil engineers
• Qualified graduates will be capable of pursuing advanced study
• Graduates will pursue leadership positions in their profession and/or communities

Student Learning Outcomes

The CEEC Faculty have adopted the Student Outcomes specified in the EAC criteria:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• an ability to communicate effectively
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• a knowledge of contemporary issues
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.