Graduates of Ph.D. in Civil Engineering program will be able to:

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of a designed experiment and the implications of the resulting data;
2. Verify and justify the solution to a complex civil engineering problem, including the use of appropriate tools and techniques;
3. Develop and evaluate new, advanced technical knowledge in a specialized area of civil engineering; and
4. Synthesize and explain the relevance and application of new, advanced technical knowledge in both technical and non-technical terms.

• An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines to broadly defined engineering technology activities.
• An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies.
• An ability to design systems, components or processes for broadly defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.
• An ability to identify, analyze and solve broadly defined engineering technology problems.
• An ability to communicate effectively regarding broadly defined engineering technology activities.
• An ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement.
• Producing and utilizing design, construction and operations documents.
• Selecting appropriate construction materials and practices.
• Applying basic technical concepts to the solution of construction problems involving construction scheduling and management and construction safety.

Industrial Engineering bachelor’s students gain knowledge and acquire a variety of skills that can be used in diverse professional settings. While pursuing this ABET-accredited program, students are specifically expected to realize the following learning outcomes:

• An ability to identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.