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Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in Civil Engineering.
Civil engineering involves the planning, analysis and design,
construction, operation, and maintenance of the many
components of our nation�s infrastructure. Civil engineers design and construct buildings, bridges,
highways, power plants, water and wastewater treatment
facilities and other public works essential to the quality of life of
an industrial society. Civil engineers and construction managers
also apply artificial intelligence and geographic information
systems to the planning and design of large-scale urban systems,
develop new and improved materials of construction, and design
and construct systems for the preservation and remediation of
the planet�s environment. The department�s curricula are planned
to provide graduates with the skills needed to successfully plan,
design and construct these facilities.
Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology):
B.S.E. in Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Program-Educational Objectives
The faculty and stakeholders involved in the Civil Engineering
program have devised and approved a set of educational
objectives. The educational program will:
- Prepare civil engineering graduates who, several years after
graduation, will have:
- broad understanding of relevant principles of,
mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering
sciences
- participated in a strong design experience throughout
the professional component of the civil engineering
curriculum and have the ability to identify, formulate,
and solve open-ended civil engineering problems
- understanding of the experimental process through
effective laboratory experiences and knowledge of
the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of
experimental data
- effective communication skills
- ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
- ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools needed for civil engineering
practice
- understanding of professional and ethical
responsibilities
- awareness of social and contemporary issues as related
to civil engineering practice
- Offer general knowledge over the breadth of civil engineering
and an in-depth knowledge of at least one major civil
engineering area.
- Prepare graduates for professional practice by beginning
the licensure process prior to graduation.
- Emphasize the need to adapt to the rapidly changing
civil engineering field through continuing professional
development and lifelong learning.
- Maintain an environment in which undergraduates may
carry out fundamental and applied research and which
encourages the pursuit of post-graduate study.
Measurable Program Outcomes
The civil engineering program educational objectives are formulated to produce 12 core outcomes, some comprised of multiple components. The desired outcomes are as follows:
- Graduates have a strong grounding in mathematics, basic sciences (physics, geologic science, and chemistry), engineering sciences (probability, statistics, and computer science), and engineering economy.
- Graduates acquire problem-solving experience through independent and group study, participation in a strong design experience throughout the curriculum.
- Graduates learn to design and conduct experiments in various basic sciences and engineering disciplines, to analyze, interpret, and present data, and to relate theoretical concepts with experimental results.
- Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively in written form and to provide professional presentation appropriate to the situation and audience.
- Graduates have the ability to function on a multidisciplinary team and to participate in the development of ideas and strategies.
- Graduates have the ability to use modern analysis and design tools in engineering practice.
- Graduates are aware of basic principles of ethical and professional conduct in providing for safety and health to engineering practice.
- Graduates have a broad education in social sciences, humanities, and arts and are aware of contemporary issues as related to engineering practices.
- Graduates fulfill a broad civil engineering curriculum to include required courses to in structural, geotechnical, transportation, environmental, and water resources engineering. Additionally, they fulfill a coherent group of technical electives concentrating on at least one area of civil engineering.
- Graduates understand the process involved in obtaining professional licensure and are required to take the Discipline-Specific Fundamentals of Engineering Examination in Civil Engineering prior to Graduation.
- Graduates recognize the need for life-long learning in the practice of the civil engineering profession and are aware of the need for further training to remain current in the field.
- Graduates have opportunities to participate in research projects and scholarly activities in order to encourage post-graduate education.
For further information, please read the UNLV Catalog.
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