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Department of Civil Engineering PLOs

Civil Engineering BS

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry and knowledge of at least one additional area of science, consistent with the program educational objectives, and engineering
  2. An ability to design and conduct civil engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret the resulting data
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process in more than one civil engineering context to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
  4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
  5. An ability to apply knowledge of four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and the ability to explain the importance of professional licensure
  7. An ability to communicate effectively
  8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
  9. A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-long learning
  10. A knowledge of contemporary issues
  11. An ability to us the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Civil Engineering MENGR MS

  1. Fundamental Knowledge: Articulate core principles of Civil Engineering related to materials, structures, water resources, geotechnical concerns, and infrastructure systems, understanding their interplay within the built and natural environments.
  2. Analytical Techniques: Employ critical data analysis and modeling techniques to interpret Civil Engineering data, supported by a thorough review of current literature, to make informed decisions and optimize designs.
  3. Research and Design: Design and execute research experiments; collect, critically evaluate, and interpret data; and articulate the significance of findings within the context of civil engineering.
  4. Professional Communication: Develop and disseminate informational products that effectively convey research findings and innovative solutions in Civil Engineering to diverse audiences, including industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the community at large.
  5. Independent Study and Scholarly Pursuit: Demonstrate the ability to independently identify, structure, and investigate complex civil engineering problems; to apply advanced knowledge and tools to such problems; and to produce a substantive scholarly work that contributes to the field and showcases the student’s analytical, design, and research skills.

Hydrologic Sciences MS

(shared with Geosciences)

  1. Demonstrate the application of physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computational principles to solving hydrologic science problems with a systems approach.
  2. Acquire, process, analyze, synthesize, and interpret diverse types of hydrological data.
  3. Develop and implement a hypothesis-driven research project that addresses a knowledge gap in hydrologic sciences.
  4. Professionally communicate technical work using oral and written formats with publishable quality.