Program Educational Objectives

The broad educational objective of the undergraduate programs in the Civil Engineering Department is to offer a sound education in civil engineering with a strong foundation in mathematics and basic sciences that enable the graduates to acquire skills and knowledge for entry into the workplace.  The primary objectives are:

1.to produce high-quality graduates with a strong background in civil engineering  fundamentals to compete in the job-market to secure a professional career.

2. to produce graduates to demonstrate in their profession the ability to apply the principles of mathematics, basic sciences and engineering  in solving civil engineering problems.

3.to prepare graduates to deal responsibly with the ethical, professional and social responsibilities.

4. to prepare graduates to communicate effectively in professional dialogue, and to continue to  develop professionally through lifelong learning.

The above four objectives have the following main components:

Objective 1:    Addresses Foundation in Civil Engineering

Objective 2:    Addresses Skills and Tools
               2a:     Knowledge and skill in mathematics, science and engineering
               2b:    Civil engineering design and modeling
               2c:     Solving civil engineering problems
               2d:    Experimental work, synthesis and data analysis
               2e:     Computing systems

Objective 3:    Addresses Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

Objective 4:    Personal Skills and Development
               4a:     Communication skills
               4b:    Soft skills
               4c:     Lifelong learning