The goals of the program are identical to those described under the heading of the College of Engineering.
Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of civil engineering principles and design techniques.
Students learn the basic engineering science concepts needed for this major through required civil engineering course work. Courses in communication skills, arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and other engineering disciplines broaden the program. Students gain experience in working as members of a team and in using interdisciplinary approaches to solve problems. These experiences, as well as those related to engineering principles and design, are taught through exercises in the classroom, laboratory, and field. The program culminates with capstone design courses in which the student's knowledge and skills are applied to actual engineering problems.