Oklahoma State University

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Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil engineers build the future. The exceptional diversity of professional practice in civil and environmental engineering presents many career opportunities for students. The concern of civil engineers is infrastructure - the design, construction, management, alteration and utilization, which allows society to function. Civil engineers plan, design and construct, highways, waterway and railway systems, harbors and shipping facilities, systems for the treatment and distribution of water and for the collection and treatment of municipal and industrial waste, dams and hydroelectric works, airports and terminals, structures of every kind including buildings, bridges, towers, industrial plants, tunnels and subway systems, processes for the control of water and air pollution, and many other works of general benefit to society. The professional curriculum in civil engineering is based on the pre- professional courses in mathematics, physical sciences and engineering sciences. On this foundation, required courses equip the student with the basic skills needed for the professional practice of civil engineering and provide the tools for more advanced study. Engineering theory and principles are developed in a way that will encourage their application to the practical solution of problems. Educational Objectives The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program educates and prepares engineers who a few years after graduation will be: 1. Contributing to society through the practice of civil engineering in a variety of contexts, including the protection of public health and safety and the development of sustainable engineering solutions; 2. Effectively applying the technical knowledge, engineering principles, communication skills and personal attributes necessary to be adaptable and successful in the civil engineering profession; 3. Advancing within their profession, including attaining professional licensure and positions of leadership; and 4. Exhibiting life-long learning, including the pursuit of advanced degrees. The curriculum is designed to enable students to satisfy the educational objectives in conjunction with the student outcomes. These outcomes state that graduates of the program will have: a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, c. an ability to design systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints (such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, safety and sustainability), d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams, e. an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context,

i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life- long learning, including an understanding of the importance of professional licensure, j. a knowledge of contemporary issues, and k. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. The School provides a curriculum that is effective and balanced among the major areas of civil engineering practice. Design capabilities are developed throughout the curriculum, culminating in a comprehensive senior design experience, incorporating much of the previous coursework. Some degree of specialization is provided through the choice of elective courses in structures, engineering mechanics, transportation engineering, soil mechanics and foundations, construction engineering and management, environmental engineering and water resources. There is a designated option for those students wishing to concentrate more heavily in the environmental area of practice. Program curricula requirements are outlined in the publication Undergraduate Program and Requirements. The general civil option and the environmental option are accredited together by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the ABET under the criteria for civil and similarly named engineering programs. Southern Plains Transportation Center Oklahoma State University, and seven other universities are members of the Southern Plains Transportation Center (SPTC). The regional transportation center is a US DOT designated Region 6 University Transportation Center (UTC) and cooperative venture with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), and other transportation agencies, operators and suppliers. The mission of the Center is to develop and transmit knowledge through research, training, technical assistance, and technology transfer; and to enhance the transportation systems that touch the lives of the people of Oklahoma and the region. Undergraduate Programs • Civil Engineering, BSCV (p. 1475) • Civil Engineering: Environmental, BSCV (p. 1477) Graduate Programs The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers three programs leading to post-baccalaureate degrees—the Master of Science degree in civil engineering, the Master of Science degree in environmental engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. The Master of Science degree is characterized by a technical specialization in a particular area of study. The Doctor of Philosophy degree is designed to prepare students for research and for the teaching profession in engineering. Major areas of study in the School are applied mechanics, structural analysis, design, transportation, materials, construction engineering and management, geotechnical engineering, water resources and environmental engineering. Research in all major fields is continuously pursued. Master of Science in Civil Engineering candidates may choose either to specialize or to engage in a broadly based program of study, in accordance with an approved and purposeful plan of study. Admission Requirements Candidates for the Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree should have graduated from a civil engineering curriculum accredited by ABET. Graduates from other curricula and schools should submit transcripts to the head of the School of Civil and Environmental