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The Program Educational Objectives of the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering are to:

1. Prepare graduates for successful practice of Civil Engineering or related professions in which quantitative skills are helpful, or for advanced study in engineering, science, or related professions.

2. To provide graduates with the following attributes useful in Civil Engineering or related professions:

a. The ability to apply engineering and analytical skills to solve problems;
b. An understanding of the need to engage in life-long learning with an appreciation of contemporary and social issues as they relate to the Civil Engineering profession;
c. The ability to communicate effectively, work in teams and provide leadership;
d. An understanding and appreciation of the ethical obligations of the professional practitioner; and
e. The foundation to prepare graduates to earn professional licensure, certifications, advanced degrees, and career advancements.

1. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

2. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

3. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as design criteria, applicable codes and regulations, and economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, and sustainability considerations.

4. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to function within teams, including multi-disciplinary efforts.

5. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

6. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

7. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.

8. Graduates will demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.

9. Graduates will demonstrate a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.

10. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues.

11. Graduates will demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary of engineering practice.