Course overview
Civil engineers are problem solvers who utilize sophisticated technologies to find safe and sustainable solutions to a huge variety of challenges facing society. A civil engineer plans, designs, and supervises the construction of numerous infrastructure facilities required by modern society. These facilities exist in both the public and private sectors and vary in scope and size. Examples of civil engineering projects include bridges, roadways, buildings, transportation systems, irrigation water supply and treatment systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, flood control and river restoration facilities, solid and hazardous waste management, and environmental restoration. Civil engineers have important roles in analysis, design, management, regulatory enforcement, and policy development. To participate effectively in this broad scope of activities, civil engineers acquire technical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Students completing the requirements for a degree in civil engineering have a choice of technical electives from five areas: Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Water Resources Engineering.
