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Undergraduate Studies in Civil and Environmental
Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
at the University of Nevada, Reno offers Bachelor of Science
(B.Sc.) degrees in two major program areas, namely; Civil
Engineering and Environmental
Engineering. The following are Program Mission and Educational
Objectives. Further details can be found in our ABET
Self-Study Reports.
BS-CE Program Mission
Statement and Program Educational Objectives
The most recent Strategic Plan of the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) (Five-Year Strategic
Plan 2004-2008) states the mission of the department as “….
to offer a broad fundamental education that emphasizes the creative
and analytical skills necessary for the design, construction,
and operation of the nation’s civil infrastructure systems………..”.
To fulfill this mission, the following educational objectives
are the cornerstones of the degree program:
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Equip students with the problem-solving
skills and knowledge necessary for employment as civil and
environmental engineers and in related job functions in consulting,
industry, government, and academia;
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Produce graduates with the sound backgrounds
needed to undertake the analysis and design of civil and environmental
infrastructure systems and function effectively in multidisciplinary
teams;
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Provide competent coverage in selected
civil engineering disciplines so that the graduates can successfully
acquire professional registration and those who are well qualified
can pursue graduate studies;
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Graduate well-rounded engineers, who become
valuable members of the society-at-large with a good understanding
of social, ethical, and technical issues, have effective communication
skills, and are sensitive to the protection of environment;
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Instill graduates with an awareness and
appreciation of contemporary and complex issues, diverse cultural
and humanistic issues, and the value of life-long learning
and professional development.
BS-EnvE Program
Mission Statement and Program Educational Objectives
The mission of the BS-EnvE degree program is
the following: To offer a broad fundamental education that emphasizes
the analytical and creative skills necessary for the provision
of clean water, air, and land, and the preservation and restoration
of the natural environment. To fulfill this mission, the following
educational objectives are the cornerstones of the BS-EnvE degree
program:
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Equip students with the problem-solving
skills and knowledge necessary for employment as environmental
engineers and in related job functions in consulting, industry,
government, and academia;
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Produce graduates with a sound background
to undertake the analysis and design of environmental systems
and function effectively in multidisciplinary teams;
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Provide competent coverage in selected
areas within environmental engineering so that the graduates
can successfully acquire professional registration and those
who are well qualified can pursue graduate studies;
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Graduate well-rounded engineers, who become
valuable members of the society-at-large with a good understanding
of social, ethical and technical issues, have effective communication
skills, and are sensitive to the protection and preservation
of the environment;
-
Instill graduates with an awareness and
appreciation of contemporary and complex issues, diverse cultural
and humanistic issues, and the value of life-long learning
and professional development.
Please follow the links above for more information
on specific program areas or contact:
College of Engineering
Dean's Office/256
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
Phone:775-784-6925
Fax:775-784-4466
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