University of Evansville

Civil Engineering Program

Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives

“Graduates” are defined as civil engineering alumni within 3-5 years of graduation

Objective 1: Graduates will be actively engaged in a professional career as a civil engineer or pursuing advanced study.

Objective 2: Graduates will understand professional practice issues and demonstrate a commitment to professional licensure and continuing education.

Objective 3: Graduates, guided by the principles of sustainable development and global interconnectedness, will understand how civil engineering projects affect society and the environment.

Outcomes

“Students” are defined as civil engineering students at the time of graduation from the University of Evansville

Outcome a: Students will apply knowledge of mathematics and science

Outcome b: Students will design and conduct laboratory experiments as well as analyze and interpret data

Outcome c: Students will complete a civil engineering design to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and sustainability.

Outcome d: Students will function on multidisciplinary teams

Outcome e: Students will identify, formulate, and solve problems in at least four major civil engineering areas

Outcome f: Students will understand professional and ethical responsibilities of civil engineers

Outcome g: Students will use effective communication techniques in the completion of engineering projects

Outcome h: Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

Outcome i: Students will have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Outcome j: Students will be knowledgeable of contemporary issues

Outcome k: Students will use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools in use in the civil engineering profession

Outcome l: Students will apply knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering science specific to civil engineering

Outcome m: Students will begin the professional registration process by registering for and taking the Fundamentals of Engineering exam

Note: Recent FE exam passing rates are as follows: 1997 (80%); 1998 (72%); 1999 (80%); 2000 (85%); 2001 (55%); 2002 (89%); 2003 (89%); 2004 (80%); 2005 (72%); 2006 (83%), 2007 (78%), 2008 (100%), 2009 (90%), 2010 (82%), 2011 (70%). The FE exam passing rate for University of Evansville civil engineering graduates has been above the national average 12 of the past 15 years.

(Page updated 8/19/11)