MISSON AND GOALS

 

Mission

 

The mission of the Department of Civil Engineering at the City College of New York, inspired by a tradition of Access and Excellence, is to educate and prepare students to be leaders in the civil engineering profession as practicing engineers, researchers, or educators. The department will continue its tradition of educating students of diverse backgrounds, including traditionally underrepresented minorities and women. The department also commits itself to maintaining a diverse faculty of scholastic excellence and dedication to the highest quality education.

Program
Educational Objectives

 Consistent with the mission, the following objectives are proposed to provide a quality education in civil engineering, balancing practice and theory:
  • Provide the technical, scientific, and analytical skills necessary to succeed in the civil engineering profession;
  • Provide the critical thinking and effective communication skills necessary to succeed professionally;
  • Promote understanding of ethical, economic, social, and environmental issues;
  • Prepare and encourage students to pursue advanced degrees and lifelong learning;
  • Develop instructional and research collaborations with stakeholders;
  • Conduct research in areas of local, national, and global importance;
  • Serve the community and the civil engineering profession;
  • Improve access for an increasingly diverse student body.

 

Program
Outcomes

 

Based on the Program Educational Objectives listed above, all graduates receiving the Bachelors of Engineering in Civil Engineering degree are expected to have:

  • an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
  • an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data;
  • an ability to design a system, component, or a process to meet desired needs;
  • an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve real world civil engineering problems;
  • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
  • an ability to communicate effectively;
  • the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
  • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
  • a knowledge of contemporary issues;
  • an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tolls necessary for engineering practice.