Mission Statement and Program Educational Objectives

We learn concepts and methods, discover solutions and processes, and transform the world by addressing critical challenges in designing and protecting our infrastructure, environment, water and earth resources.

Learn – We offer rigorous undergraduate degree programs that prepare students for a professional career or advanced study. Our graduate programs challenge the frontier of knowledge.

Discover – We develop and design solutions using analytical, numerical, and physical models. Our original ideas, diverse perspectives, and international collaborations take advantage of the Minneapolis- St. Paul urban laboratory and the Minnesota landscape.

Transform – We connect with and serve as a resource for the local community, profession, and society. We include, listen to, and support people with different backgrounds and perspectives.

The educational objectives are such that the graduates of civil engineering or geoengineering will:

• pursue academic careers or gain entry into post-graduate or professional programs

• practice technical proficiency and adaptability, and participate in life-long learning to meet the challenges in academia, industries, or government agencies

• exhibit strong communication, interpersonal, and management skills as leaders and team members in the profession

• embody the role of ethical professionals that protect and sustain human health, welfare, and the environment

Similarly, graduate programs have defined sets of Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), describing the expected skillset for a graduate student. Specifically, graduates will have the ability to:

• demonstrate knowledge and scholarship in a recognized area of endeavor

• use research and methodology skills that are timely and pertinent

• communicate to intended audiences effectively

• provide service, exemplify citizenship, and convey professionalism

• practice pedagogy to be successful educators and life-long learners

• function on and lead multi-disciplinary teams for collaborative work

• apply or teach knowledge for engineering practice

• understand ethical norms in research and practice