Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering
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What is Civil Engineering? The American Society of Civil Engineers defines civil engineering as, the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the progressive well-being of humanity in creating, improving and protecting the environment, in providing facilities for the community living, industry and transportation, and in providing structures for the use of humanity. In order to practice civil engineering in the professional level, there are 24 outcomes to the appropriate levels of achievement: Outcome Number and Title-To enter the practice of civil engineering at the professional level, an individual must be able to demonstrate this level of achievement. Foundational Outcomes
  1. Mathematics-Solve problems in mathematics through differential equations and apply this knowledge to the solution of engineering problems
  2. Natural Sciences-Solve problems in calculus-based physics, chemistry, and one additional area of natural science and apply this knowledge to the solution of engineering problems.
  3. Humanities-Demonstrate the importance of the humanities in the professional practice of engineering
  4. Social Sciences-Demonstrate the incorporation of social sciences knowledge into the professional practice of engineering.
Technical:
  1. Materials science
  2. Mechanics
  3. Experiments
  4. Problem recognition and solving
  5. Design
  6. Sustainability
  7. Contemporary issues & historical perspectives
  8. Risk and uncertainty
  9. Project Management
  10. Breadth in civil engineering areas
  11. Technical specialization
Professional:
  1.  Communication
  2. Public Policy
  3. Business and public administration
  4. Globalization
  5. Leadership
  6. Teamwork
  7. Attitudes
  8. Lifelong learning
  9. Professional and ethical responsibility
Resource: http://www.asce.org/uploadedFiles/Leadership_Training_-_New/BOK2E_%28ASCE_2008%29_ebook.pdf
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