Today's civil engineer is concerned with a broad spectrum of problems related to the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings, and water and energy systems. The B.S. in civil engineering provides thorough preparation and professional training in the fundamentals of engineering and related fields. All degree candidates must register for the Engineering Fundamentals Examination prior to graduation. Two emphases (structural and environmental) are available to the students. The structural and environmental emphases differ from each other in two courses, as outlined below.
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives of the civil engineering program at Hofstra University are to prepare graduates who will:
Become successful practitioners in civil engineering or their chosen professional field.
Apply their technical skills and liberal arts background in a socially responsible manner.
Continue to develop intellectually.
Acclimate to their chosen profession or business environment, where they will have the ability to work in teams and communicate and interact with clients and with the public.
Student Outcomes
Civil engineering graduates will exhibit a range of knowledge, abilities and behaviors prepared to enter and become a successful member of the engineering community. These include:
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 and inclusive 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.
