Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
BSCE Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The educational objectives of the Department of Civil Engineering’s undergraduate
program are that, within a few years of program completion, graduates will have used
the knowledge and skills gained through academic preparation and post-graduation experience
so they have:
PEO 1
Advanced in the civil engineering profession, obtained professional licensure, and
applied engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills to multi-disciplinary projects.
PEO 2
Incorporated economic, environmental, social, regulatory, constructability, and sustainability
considerations into the practice of civil engineering.
PEO 3
Exhibited effective communication skills, teamwork, leadership, initiative, project
management, and professional and ethical behavior.
PEO 4
Continued their technical and professional development, which may include graduate
level education, continuing education, and participation in professional organizations.
BSCE Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Civil Engineering Program at the University of South Alabama will have:
- 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.