Knowledge

Skills

Attitudes

Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes

Knowledge

Educational Objectives: Graduates of the civil engineering program will be knowledgeable in both practical and theoretical approaches to engineering design and problem solving and be aware of the effect of economics, humanities and social sciences on engineering practice.

These educational objectives will be demonstrated by the following outcomes:

1. knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles (ABET a)
2. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context (ABET h)
3. knowledge of information technology
4. knowledge of civil engineering design principles
5. knowledge of current design specifications
6. knowledge of computer aided design
7. knowledge of contemporary issues (ABET j) TOP

Educational Objectives: Graduates of the civil engineering program will have the skills to work individually and in teams to define, design and solve problems by applying engineering fundamentals and modern tools including computers and be able to clearly communicate their work.

These educational objectives will be demonstrated by the following outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems (ABET e)
2. an ability to plan and design operation of systems, components, or processes to desired needs and design code specifications (ABET c)
3. an ability to work individually and on multidisciplinary teams (ABET d)
4. an ability to communicate effectively orally (ABET g)
5. an ability to communicate effectively in written reports (ABET g)
6. an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyse and interpret data (ABET b)
7. an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice including computer tools and information technology  (ABET k)  TOP

Educational Objectives: Graduates of the civil engineering program will have the positive outlook on life for working in cross culture settings, for life long professional development and professionalism through continuing education and professional registration.

These educational objectives will be demonstrated by the following outcomes:

1. will have a positive outlook on life
2. desire to work in cross-culture setting
3. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET f)
4. willingness to adapt to professional and societal changes
5. a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET i)
6. desire to be successful in Fundamentals of Engineering Examination and become a registered professional civil engineer
7. an appreciation of the role of professional engineering societies on practice of civil engineering  TOP