The FAU Department of Civil Engineering serves the technological needs of society, especially with regards to the constructed environment in southeast Florida. We produce a diverse population of engineers, each possessing a superior technical foundation and a vigorous liberal education. We create new opportunities for the communities and industries of southeast Florida and beyond.

We create an environment that supports individual and group success through constant improvement. Our faculty focuses on learning and research--our core competencies. Our students are active learners, motivated to serve society. Our departmental administrators and staff are stewards of our self-governance, our roles within the university, and our support processes.

We contribute through individual dedication to our group success. We value ethical behavior, critical thinking, innovation, individual responsibility, thoughtful risk taking, teamwork, and leadership. We also value a balanced, holistic approach to our lives, in which the well being of each member of our community has primacy. In this way, we feel our actions educate at least as well as our words.

Educational Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program provides students with:

• Preparation for Practice: Graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions in civil engineering and for graduate/professional studies.
• Tools for Creativity: Graduates will experience the creative and design processes and their application to typical civil engineering situations.
• Societal Awareness: Graduates will receive the breadth of education necessary to integrate civil engineering practice with the needs and interests of a diverse modern society.
• Leadership Skills: Graduates will be prepared for future leadership in the civil engineering profession.

Educational Outcomes

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program are achieved by ensuring that graduates have the following characteristics, or educational outcomes:

• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. Graduates will be familiar with the professional and ethical underpinnings of the civil engineering profession and with their professional obligation for continuing education and professional development.
• A working knowledge of fundamentals, engineering tools, and experimental methodologies. Graduates will have knowledge of math, science and engineering fundamentals. They will be able to combine these basics with their knowledge of experimental methodologies and modern engineering tools to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems.
• An understanding of the social, economic, and political contexts in which civil engineers must function. Graduates will be able to combine their knowledge of the social sciences and humanities with their own personal and professional experiences to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in an increasingly diverse and technological society.
• An ability to plan and execute a civil engineering design to meet an identified need. Graduates will be able to use their knowledge of fundamentals, engineering techniques and tools, and project planning and management to design a civil engineering system, component, or process that satisfies constraints and meets an identified need.
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. Graduates will be able to function effectively on teams using their knowledge of team dynamics, team communication, social norms, and conflict management.
• An ability to communicate effectively. Graduates will be able to communicate their ideas and results to diverse audiences using their knowledge of written, oral, and graphical communication.
• A proficiency in several major areas in civil engineering. Graduates will have a proficiency in the following areas of civil engineering: structural engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, and water resources/environmental engineering.
• An appreciation for infrastructure planning and sustainability. Graduates will have an appreciation for the role of civil engineering in infrastructure planning, protection, and sustainability.
• An ability to obtain professional employment. Graduates will be successful in finding professional employment and/or pursuing further academic studies.

Admission Requirements

All students must meet the minimum admission requirements of the University. Please refer to the "Admissions" section of the FAU Undergraduate Catalog. In order to minimize the time necessary to complete the Civil Engineering degree, transfer students entering the University with an AA degree should structure their programs to include the following:

NOTES:
* The number of credits may vary by institution.
** Software applications courses are not computer programming courses.
*** An introductory course in engineering is preferred. However, substitutions may be allowed, provided they are part of a cohesive pre-engineering AA degree program.
**** Some institutions offer engineering fundamentals courses that may fulfill degree requirements. See the degree requirements section below.

Degree Requirements

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering will be awarded to students who:

1. Meet all general degree requirements of the University,
2. Complete the curriculum for the B.S. in Civil Engineering (see below), and
3. Take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination (the first of two exams necessary for professional licensure - contact the department for details).