The Program in Civil Engineering (CE or CVE)
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Civil Engineering Program
CIVIL ENGINEERING
The program in Civil Engineering (CE or CVE) is designed to provide the basic undergraduate education required for private practice and public service in civil engineering, and/or continued formal education. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of civil engineering principles and design techniques. Students utilize basic engineering science concepts through coursework in several of the different specialty areas (e.g., construction/management, environmental, structures, transportation, and water resources). The students are able to choose an area of specialization for professional practice or graduate studies. Their coursework in their area of specialization culminates in a “capstone” design experience. The overall objective of the program are for the students to have:
- a solid understanding of the basic principles of mathematics, science, and engineering;
- the technical competency to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools for practice in civil engineering, professional licensing/registration, and graduate education;
- an understanding of professional practice issues including the ability to design and conduct experiments, and the ability to analyze and interpret data;
- the ability to work in a team;
- demonstrated computer, problem-solving skills, and communication skills (both oral and written) to effectively communicate technical and professional information;
- exposure to organizations and activities that develop leadership skills, showcase the civil engineering profession, address professional ethics, and encourage a broad understanding of contemporary societal issues; and
- a recognition of the need for continued learning.
Civil engineering is a customer-service profession. The water you drink and the roads you drive on are provided through the services of civil engineers. Civil engineers build hospitals, airports, bridges, dams, and other public works that are a large part of our every day world. The realization of these essentials of modern life comes from the work of civil engineers through their involvement in the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and management of these large public facilities.
Civil Engineering is traditionally divided into several subdisciplines:
- Construction Engineering focuses on principles and economics applicable to the construction of civil engineering projects, and it includes the study of civil engineering materials, geotechnical engineering, construction management, and pavement engineering.
- Environmental Engineering deals with elements such as water supply, solid waste, sewage treatment, and the disposal of hazardous materials.
- Structural Engineering deals with the design or rehabilitation of large public structures, such as bridges, dams, or buildings.
- Transportation Engineering considers the engineering aspects of highways and streets, air transport, fixed guide way systems (e.g., railroad, monorail, or maglev), and ports and waterways.
- Water Resources Engineering covers the engineering aspects of moving fluids and the study of rainfall, drainage, flooding, and waterways.
As a civil engineer, what will you do? You might manage the traffic control system for a large city. You may design buildings that can withstand the dynamic environment of an earthquake. You could interpret satellite photography to predict future droughts and famines in different parts of the world. The opportunities in the civil engineering field are great. Because of society's continuing demand for individuals to manage our modern infrastructure and our planet's fragile environment, the world needs civil engineers now and they will always be needed as long as there are people to be served. If you have an interest in working in a profession where the work that you do will have a great influence on the lives of individuals in society, then civil engineering may be the career for you.
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