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Civil Engineering Major
ABET Objectives & Outcomes

The bachelor of science in civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABEThttp://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Student enrollment and graduation data from this program are available on the McCormick School website.

BSCE Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
BSCE Program Educational Objectives BSCE Student Outcomes

1. Graduates employ their knowledge of science, mathematics, and engineering in civil and environmental engineering practice, research, and management, as well as other professional fields such as law, medicine, and finance.

O1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics including using modern tools

O6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusion

2. Graduates become leaders in organizations that focus on advanced problem solving for complex systems in multidisciplinary settings.

O1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics including using modern tools

O2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

O3. an ability to communicate (written and/or orally) effectively with a range of audiences

O4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

O5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

3. Graduates play key roles in the process of constructing and managing local and global civil and environmental infrastructure systems.

O3. an ability to communicate (written and/or orally) effectively with a range of audiences

O4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

O5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

4. Graduates are ethically engaged in a wide variety of organizations that require a diversity of thought, creativity, and curiosity to meet the challenges posed by a rapidly changing world.

O3. an ability to communicate (written and/or orally) effectively with a range of audiences

O4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

O5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

O7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies