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Mission
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to teach the fundamentals of civil engineering science, analysis, design, and management to empower students to assume careers as professional engineers; to conduct basic and applied research, to improve the state of knowledge of civil engineering; to serve as a source of information and advice to the community on engineering matters; and to assist in the continuing education of professional engineers and other interested individuals. The department has a special mission to provide an opportunity for a civil engineering education for under-represented groups in the profession.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
(Approved: 4.30.08)
Consistent with the mission and goals of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and based upon the input and needs of its constituents, the Civil Engineering Program will produce graduates who will achieve the following program educational objectives several years after graduation. Graduates will:
| 1. | Progress in successful professional careers in civil and environmental engineering or related fields, and/or enroll in studies at the graduate level; |
| 2. | Engage in problem solving and the application of engineering principles to address the needs of society, and practice effective management, communication, and leadership skills; |
| 3. | Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning to respond to the rapid pace of change in civil and environmental engineering, become professionally licensed, and participate in professional society activities; and |
| 4. | Contribute to work force diversity as members and leaders of multidisciplinary teams. |
Program Learning Outcomes
(Approved: 4.30.08)
By the time of graduating from the Civil Engineering program, students should attain the following outcomes:
| 1. | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, science (including calculus-based physics, general chemistry, and one additional area of science), and engineering. |
| 2. | An ability to design and conduct civil engineering experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret the resulting data. |
| 3. | 3. An ability to design systems, components, or processes in more than one civil engineering context to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. |
| 4. | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. |
| 5. | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems. |
| 6. | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, and an ability to explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy, and leadership as well as the importance of professional licensure. |
| 7. | An ability to communicate effectively. |
| 8. | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. |
| 9. | A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning. |
| 10. | A knowledge of contemporary issues. |
| 11. | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. |
| 12. | An ability to apply knowledge of four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering. |