The B.S.C.E. degree emphasizes engineering sciences and civil engineering design with four proficiency areas: structural engineering, water resources and environmental engineering, transportation and construction management, and geotechnical engineering. The curriculum prepares the student for both professional practice and graduate study.

MINIMUM TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 129

GOALS/MISSION STATEMENT

Mission

The Department of Civil Engineering (CE) within the School of Engineering (SoE) at the University of Mississippi (UM) strives to continuously improve the quality of its three functions: teaching, research and service. In so doing, the Department shall

prepare students with a broad based education for entering the civil and other related engineering professions, for advanced studies, and for careers in research;

provide a top quality research program and graduate education in selected areas of science and engineering technology with its impact extending to regional, national, and global communities; and

provide service to citizens, industry, and government via technological and educational innovations.

Goals: Improve and maintain effective state-of-the-art graduate and undergraduate programs; Perform quality research in line with national trends and achieve national recognition in selected areas; Become a locally and nationally visible department through professional service; Build stronger ties with civil engineering alumni.

Program Educational Objectives

BSCE Graduates of the Civil Engineering Program at the University of Mississippi will: Practice in civil engineering, environmental engineering or a related area to serve society; Pursue professional development including advanced degrees, professional registration and/or certification as appropriate for their qualifications and careers; Assume leadership roles in their profession and/or communities.

Student Outcomes

In accordance with ABET accreditation requirements, BSCE students at the University of Mississippi should demonstrate the attainment of the following student outcomes:

(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 a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary 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 (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice