Civil Engineering Program Assessment

Objectives and Outcomes

Objective 1: Graduates will be prepared for a professional career as a civil engineer or advanced study.

Outcome 1a: Students will be proficient in mathematics and science

Outcome 1b: Students will understand the fundamentals of engineering science specific to civil engineering

Outcome 1c: Students will be able to analyze problems and develop solutions in at least four majors civil engineering areas

Outcome 1d: Students will be able to conduct laboratory experiments and analyze and interpret data in at least two major civil engineering areas

Outcome 1e: Students will be able to complete a civil engineering design

Outcome 1f: Students will be able to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools in use in the civil engineering profession.

Objective 2: Graduates will understand professional practice issues, such as teamwork, communication skills, engineering ethics, professional licensure, continuing education, interaction of design professionals and construction professionals and professional society membership.

Outcome 2a: Students will be able to function on multidisciplinary teams.

Outcome 2b: Students will begin the professional registration process by registering for and taking the Fundamental of Engineering exam

Outcome 2c: Students will use effective communication techniques in the completion of engineering projects.

Outcome 2d: Students will have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities of civil engineers

Outcome 2e: Students will have the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning

Objective 3: Graduates will have an awareness of how civil engineering projects affect the public and the importance of understanding different cultures in a global work environment.

Outcome 3a: Students will understand the importance of involving the public in civil engineering projects

Outcome 3b: Students will understand how different cultures interact in a global work environment

Outcome 3c: Students will be knowledgeable of contemporary issues

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%). Employment demand for civil engineers remains very strong. Ten civil engineering students graduated in May 2008 and two more will graduate in December 2008.

(Page updated 6/16/08)