Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is about community service; development and improvement; the planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities essential to modern life. Civil engineers are problem solvers taking on the challenges of environmental pollution, traffic congestion, infrastructure rehabilitation, drinking water and energy needs, urban redevelopment, and community planning. They are at the forefront of technology, leading users of some of the most sophisticated high-tech products available (for example, GPS and GIS systems; fiber-optic sensors; CAD systems; and highly sophisticated, task-specific computer software). Innovation is paramount in the solution to most civil engineering projects. Program Mission and Educational Objectives The mission of the Civil Engineering program is to provide a state-of-the-art/state-of-practice program designed to: Educate new generations of civil engineers to meet the challenges, demands, and expectations of our global society; Promote scholarship, responsibility, and service among our graduates; Provide experiences that advance students’ technical, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and promote an entrepreneurial mindset; Enhance student learning through engaged classroom experiences and exposure to real world applications. In order to achieve its mission, the Civil Engineering program has adopted the following educational objectives and program outcomes: Educational Objectives Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Civil Engineering Program at the University of New Haven will: Practice the profession of civil engineering, make progress toward certification as licensed Professional Engineers and/or pursue graduate studies. Serve society and the civil engineering profession through involvement in community and professional organizations. Pursue life-long education through professional training and/or independent inquiry and study. Possess the expertise that allows graduates to make judgment-based decisions with confidence. Contribute new ideas and innovations that empower advancements in their profession. Program Outcomes Upon satisfactory completion of the Civil Engineering program, students should: Have the ability to solve civil engineering problems by applying fundamental knowledge of mathematical, computational, scientific, and engineering concepts Have the ability to design and conduct experiments, and to collect, analyze, and interpret data Have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems Have the ability to use appropriate techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil engineering practice Have the skills to plan, design, construct, and operate a system, component, or process that satisfies performance, cost, time, safety, quality, and environmental constraints Have the ability to function and communicate effectively both at the individual level as well as within multidisciplinary team settings Have the broad-based education necessary to understand the impact of civil engineering solutions in a global, societal, and environmental context Understand professional and ethical responsibility Recognize the need for and gain the ability to engage in life-long learning Have knowledge of contemporary issues