Civil engineering
Civil engineering is a discipline that deals with the design,
construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built
environment. It includes works such as bridges, roads, canals, dams and
buildings. It is one of the oldest engineering disciplines. It is
traditionally broken into several sub-disciplines including
environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural
engineering, transportation engineering, municipal or urban engineering,
water resources engineering, materials engineering, coastal engineering,
surveying, and construction engineering. Civil engineering takes place
on all levels: in the public sector from municipal to federal levels,
and in the private sector from individual homeowners to international
companies. Civil engineers plan, design, construct and manage buildings,
bridges, highways, airports, dams, tunnels, ports, off shore structures,
water supply systems, power plants; space structures and wastewater
collection and treatment facilities.
A variety of
career opportunities are available for Saint Martin's University
Engineering graduates. These include both the private and public sector.
Private sector opportunities include major U.S. and international
industrial corporations in construction and consulting engineering
firms. Public sector opportunities include public utilities, and
federal, state, county and city public works departments.
Civil engineering program-educational objectives
Our graduates will:
- Be successful as practicing civil engineering professionals in
diverse career paths or in graduate school.
- Distinguish themselves in breath of perspective and the ability
to solve complex problems.
- Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming
leadership roles.
- Be active in their profession and participate in continuing
education opportunities to foster personal and organizational
growth.
- Demonstrate a concern for justice, ethical behavior, and
societal improvement consistent with the Benedictine tradition,
through participation in professional and civic organizations.
Requirements
Freshmen
are expected to be ready for calculus and should have completed two
years of high school algebra, plane geometry, and plane trigonometry. A
grade of at least a 'C' is required for transfer of credit. Courses
taken in engineering technology programs generally are not acceptable
for transfer.
Students working toward a civil engineering degree are required to
take the common engineering program during their freshman and sophomore
years.
Civil engineering students may apply for admission to the master of
civil engineering degree during their senior year. If accepted, up to
6-hours of approved engineering elective courses may be applied toward
both degrees.
Program features
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Program accreditation by ABET, Inc.
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Emphasis on strong fundamentals in engineering science.
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Practical training in the creative aspects of engineering design.
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Hands-on laboratory experience in structures, soils,
transportation, hydraulics and environmental engineering.
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Many project-oriented courses, in which students share insights
gained through individual and group projects.
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A faculty with extensive experience as educators and as
professional engineers.
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Small classes, allowing students to receive individual attention
from faculty.
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A strong liberal arts component that broadens career options and
the possibility of professional advancement.
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State-of-the-art computer facilities including AutoCAD, ALGOR,
PIPE-FLO, RISA, and SOLIDWORKS.
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Internships through private companies and public agencies.
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Career Center assistance for graduates in finding employment.
Program outcomes
Program outcomes are defined by ABET/EAC as the composite of
knowledge and skill that a newly graduated civil engineer has in hand
when awarded the bachelor's of science degree. Our curriculum has been
designed to equip all Saint Martin’s University civil engineering
student graduates with the following attributes:
- The ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering
- The ability to design, and conduct experiments as well as to
analyze and interpret data.
- The ability to design a system to meet basic needs.
- The ability to function on multi-disciplinary design teams.
- The ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems.
- The ability to understand professional and ethical
responsibilities.
- The ability to communicate effectively.
- The ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in
a global and societal context.
- The ability to recognize the need for life-long learning in
civil engineering.
- The ability to understand contemporary engineering issues.
- The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.