The objectives of the three engineering programs in the Department of Civil Engineering are to:
• Provide a basic understanding of engineering principles.
• Provide preparation for engineering practice.
• Provide preparation for further study.
• Prepare students for service to society.

Prepare students to adhere to the Engineering Code of Ethics which states in part:
“Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.”

Engineering graduates from the department should achieve the skills and have the incentive to become registered professional engineers. The outcomes for the civil and construction engineering programs are:

1. Graduates will achieve an appropriate level of technical competence in:
a. Understanding basic scientific principles including calculus, differential equations, mechanics, properties of matter, and related topics.
b. Using modern tools for engineering analysis including computers and sophisticated laboratory equipment.c. Approaching and solving engineering problems in a structured manner.
d. Synthesizing knowledge from various sources to produce creative, cost-effective designs for civil engineering facilities. In addition, the construction engineering program has a goal of producing students with an understanding of basic accounting and business management principles.

2. Graduates will be prepared for the engineering profession through:
a. A knowledge of human relations.
b. A recognition of the necessity to join and actively participate in professional societies.
c. A commitment to becoming registered as professional engineers.
d. An ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms, as well as
an ability to listen.
e. A sensitivity to and practice of personal and professional ethics.
f. An ability to work effectively in teams.

3. Graduates will have an educated view of the world including:
a. An understanding of the role and limitations of technology in addressing society's problems.
b. An exposure to the cultural, historical, and philosophical foundations of society.
c. A knowledge of political and economic systems, particularly those that affect the planning, design, construction, and operation of the infrastructure.
d. A basic understanding of societal and environmental issues as they affect engineering decisions.

4. Graduates will be prepared for lifelong education:
a. Their academic training will lay the foundation for students to pursue further education through independent study, short courses, and graduate education.
b. They are committed to pursuing lifelong education that will enhance their professional capabilities.Construction Management Outcomes

Graduates of the department's construction management program must appreciate the technical components and understand the managerial aspects of civil engineering construction projects.

The outcomes for this program are:
1. Graduates will achieve competence in construction topics including an understanding of:
a. Elements of calculus, probability and statistics, and general physics.
b. Architectural (in contrast to structural) design concepts.
c. Scientific management principles applied to construction.

2. Graduates will achieve competence in management through:
a. A knowledge of human relations.
b. An ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral, as well as an ability to listen.
c. An appreciation of ethical principles.

3. Graduates will have an educated view of the world including:
a. An understanding of the role and limitations of technology in addressing society's problems.
b. An exposure to the cultural, historical, and philosophical foundations of society.
c. A knowledge of the political and economic systems, particularly those that affect the planning, design, construction, and operation of the infrastructure.
d. An appreciation for aesthetics and the environment.