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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

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Why LTU?

Diverse and In-Depth Technical Knowledge

Civil engineering is a high-growth profession. Indeed, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over the next several years employment for civil engineers will rise 24%, higher than most engineering disciplines. A large part of this anticipated spike in job opportunities is likely the result of the poor condition of the country’s infrastructure. To address this demand, the Civil Engineering program at Lawrence Tech offers a wide breadth of courses in the major civil engineering subdisciplines, providing students with a diverse technical background valuable to employers. Program course topics include:

• Water resources
• Environmental
• Construction
• Structural
• Geotechnical
• Transportation

Highly-Qualified Faculty/Extensive Industry Practitioner Participation

In order to provide the engineering and construction industry with top-notch civil engineering graduates, Lawrence Tech has established a Department of Civil Engineering with a core group of well-qualified, full-time faculty members experienced in their respective civil engineering subdisciplines. The adjunct faculty, another important component of the department, is comprised of highly respected practitioners from all areas of industry. All faculty members provide instruction that adheres to the university’s main approach to education: Theory and Practice. Moreover, the department’s Industry Advisory Board, consisting of owners and principals of engineering firms, construction companies and public agencies, interact with faculty and students on a continual basis. Students are thus provided with a quality academic experience along with substantial industry input and support. 

Laboratory Facilities

The Civil Engineering laboratories are examples of the importance Lawrence Tech places on the Civil Engineering Program. For example, the environmental and fire test chambers within the nationally recognized Center for Innovative Materials Research are considered state-of-the-art. The Structural Testing Center, housing some of the largest testing equipment in the region, provides a high-tech facility for undergraduate and graduate civil engineering students to perform experiments and tests on various structural elements. Other laboratories, such as Hydraulics/Hydrology and Environmental, feature equipment that is identical to that found in industry-based facilities. 

The Civil Engineering Vision

The American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), the leading industry professional association, formed a committee comprised of engineering experts from around the world whose task was to define the skills and attributes a future civil engineer should possess. The result was Vision 2025, which describes civil engineers as master planners, stewards of the environment and leaders in shaping public policy on infrastructure issues. The Department of Civil Engineering, committed to exposing our students to the concepts underpinning Vision 2025, adopted and implemented the ASCE Body of Knowledge 2^nd Edition, which sets forth detailed program outcomes for civil engineering students to attain the status of highly-qualified and well-rounded professionals.
 

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering offers a Civil Engineering program where students acquire the education and skill set so that, as alumni, they achieve the following professional objectives:

• Identify, develop, and analyze realistic options for solving complex engineering challenges to create sustainable solutions.
• Serve as leaders and contributing members in collaborative work environments.
• Enhance the civil engineering profession by practicing in an ethical and responsible manner, engaging in lifelong learning, and earning professional licensure.
• Engage stakeholders, such as public and private clients, government agencies, other design professionals, and the general public, by effectively communicating engineering perspectives and solutions.

 

Student Outcomes (BOK2)

Outcome Number and Title	To graduate with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from Lawrence Technological University, and enter the practice of civil engineering, an individual must demonstrate competence in each of 24 Program Outcomes.
Foundational Outcomes
1 Mathematics	Solve problems in mathematics through differential equations and apply this knowledge to the solution of engineering problems.
2 Natural Sciences	Solve problems in calculus-based physics, chemistry and geology, and apply this knowledge to the solution of engineering problems.
3 Humanities	Demonstrate the importance of the humanities in the professional practice of engineering.
4 Social Sciences	Demonstrate the incorporation of social sciences knowledge into the professional practice of engineering.
Technical Outcomes
5 Materials Science	Use knowledge of materials science to solve problems appropriate to civil engineering.
6 Mechanics	Analyze and solve problems in solid and fluid mechanics.
7 Experiments	Specify and design an experiment to meet a specified need; conduct the experiment and analyze, interpret and explain the resulting data.
8 Problem Recognition  and Solving	Develop problem statements and solve both well-defined and open-ended civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate techniques and tools.
9 Design	Design a system or process to meet desired needs within such realistic constraints as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability and sustainability.
10 Sustainability	Apply the principles of sustainability to the design of traditional and emergent engineering systems and explain how civil engineers should strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development in the performance of their professional duties.
11 Contemporary Issues and Historical Perspectives	Explain the impact of historical and contemporary issues on the identification and formulation of solutions to engineering problems, and explain the impact of engineering solutions on the economy, environment, political landscape and society.
12 Risk and Uncertainty	Apply the principles of probability and statistics and solve problems containing uncertainty.
13 Project Management	Analyze a proposed project and formulate documents for incorporation into the project management plan.
14 Breadth in  Civil Engineering Areas	Analyze and solve well-defined engineering problems in at least four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering.
15 Technical Specialization	Apply specialized tools or technologies to solve problems in traditional or emerging specialized technical areas of civil engineering.
Professional Outcomes
16 Communication	Plan, compose and integrate the verbal, written, virtual and graphical communication of a project to technical and non-technical audiences.
17 Public Policy	Discuss and explain key concepts and processes involved in public policy.
18 Business  and Public Administration	Explain key concepts and processes used in business and public administration.
19 Globalization	Explain global issues related to professional practice, infrastructure, environment and service populations as such issues arise across cultures and countries.
20 Leadership	Explain leadership principles and attitudes and apply those principles and attitudes when making decisions and directing the efforts of a small group.
21 Teamwork	Function effectively as a member of an intra-disciplinary team and evaluate the performance of the team and individual team members.
22 Attitudes	Explain attitudes supportive of the professional practice of civil engineering.
23 Lifelong Learning	Demonstrate the ability for self-directed learning and identify additional knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate for continued professional practice.
24 Professional  and Ethical Responsibility	Explain the many aspects of professionalism and what it means to be a member of the civil engineering profession; analyze a situation involving multiple conflicting professional and ethical interests to determine an appropriate course of action.

Enrollment and Graduation Data for the 2015-2016 Academic Year:

 

Careers

BloombergBusinessweek, Forbes, and Money have all identified civil engineering as one of the top 10 careers for the near future.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected job growth for civil engineers in the next 10 years is 24 percent.

The average mid-career pay for a civil engineer is $98,700, with an average starting salary of $57,000 for a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

 

For more information visit the Career Services page.

 

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