Lawrence Tech - Civil Engineering - Education Objectives and Outcomes

Educational Objectives

The mission of the Civil Engineering Department is to offer a program directed toward a broad, high quality, contemporary, baccalaureate educational experience in the civil engineering discipline, in parallel with the guiding principle of the university of “Theory and Practice.” The objectives are to offer a program designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering:

- Where students have the ability to identify the problem, formulate and analyze engineering alternatives, and solve the problem individually as well as in a team environment
- That prepares students to apply contemporary computer based skills for the solution of civil engineering problems
- That prepares students to effectively communicate in a professional engineering environment
- That stresses all aspects of professionalism including the need for professional development through life-long learning and the benefits of becoming a licensed professional engineer.

Educational Outcomes

The Civil Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University will offer a program in which our graduates have:

an ability to apply knowledge and principles of mathematics, science, and engineering in the solution of civil engineering problems
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze data and interpret results
an ability to design a civil engineering system, component, or process to meet desired project needs
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams including participation in a senior-level design project sequence
an ability to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve engineering problems
an understanding and appreciation of all aspects of professionalism including ethical responsibility, participation in professional organizations, and service
an ability to communicate effectively developed through report writing and in-class presentations
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, sustainable, and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
an ability to apply the fundamentals of civil engineering to the analysis of an existing project component

an understanding of the benefits of passing the FE exam and becoming a licensed professional