Department of Civil Engineering - California State University, Los Angeles

Objectives

a knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles (ABET a).
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (ABET h).
a knowledge of civil engineering design principles.
a knowledge of current design specifications.
a knowledge of computer-aided design.
a knowledge of current events and societal contemporary issues?non-engineering-related (ABET j).
an understanding of civil engineering professional practice issues (ASCE criteria).
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET f).
an understanding of principles of project management.
an understanding of the role of a leader and leadership principles.

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems (ABET e).
an ability to plan and design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructibility, and sustainability (ABET c).
an ability to work individually and in multidisciplinary teams (ABET d).
an ability to communicate effectively orally (ABET g).
an ability to communicate effectively in written reports (ABET g).
an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data (ABET b).
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice, including computer tools and information technology (ABET k).
an ability to manage time.

positive outlook on life.
desire to work in cross-cultural settings.
understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET f).
willingness to adapt to professional and societal changes.
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET i).
desire to be successful in Fundamentals of Engineering Examination and become a registered professional civil engineer.
appreciation of the role of professional engineering societies in the discipline of civil engineering.