Provisional admission may be available to students who do not complete the preparatory business courses prior to receiving the B.S. in Engineering. For additional information and course offerings, refer to the Course Catalog . A civil engineer plans, designs and supervises construction of the myraid facilities that are required by modern society. These facilities exist in both the public and private sectors, and vary tremendously in scope and size. Examples of civil engineering projects include space satellites and launching structures, offshore drilling platforms, bridges, highways, buildings, transportation systems, dams, irrigation systems, water supply and treatment systems, flood control facilities, solid and hazardous waste management, and environmental restoration.
Civil engineers have roles in design, management, regulatory enforcement, and policy development.
To participate in this broad scope of activities, civil engineers require technical and problem solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Students may enroll in an environmental engineering concentration requiring additional course work which provides a strong background in the essential areas of environmental engineering. For additional information and course offerings, refer to the Course Catalog . It embraces computer hardware, software, and complete computer systems. The study of computers is not limited to general purpose computers, but also covers embedded computer systems that control a vast multitude of devices and functions from automotive ignitions to cellular phones and various industrial controls.