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Civil
Engineering Introduction |
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Civil Engineering is a people-oriented
profession that has long been in
existence to serve the needs of mankind.
It evolved as a formal discipline at the
start of the 19th century with the
advent of society's need for increased
mobility and convenience. The role of
the civil engineer has always been one
that deals primarily with public works:
the planning, design, and construction
of bridges, buildings, dams, and
transportation, irrigation, flood
control, water supply, and waste
disposal systems. These civil
engineering works not only manage man's
environment, but are part of the
environment itself. They also have
important social, economic, and
environmental impacts.
The civil engineering curriculum at
Rose-Hulman is designed to give the
student a sound education in preparation
for this role. The first two years
include courses that deal with the
principles of mathematics, physical and
engineering sciences (on which
engineering concepts are based), as well
as courses in humanities, social
sciences and introductory courses in
engineering and design. The last two
years are devoted to developing the
necessary technical competence to apply
the knowledge that the student has
acquired to the design and synthesis of
complex civil engineering projects.
Engineering design and laboratory
experiences are emphasized in all four
years to develop a sound academic
foundation.
The entire curriculum is oriented to
develop a student's ability to think
clearly and logically. Upon graduation
the student will be able to adapt this
ability to the engineering environment
of their choice. Mentoring, career
development, and placement are critical
to our continued success. These
ingredients along with a sound academic
foundation will provide the student with
the capacity for professional growth
whether by advanced study or as a
practicing professional engineer (see
the list of
companies who employ Rose-Hulman
civil engineering graduates). A student
may also use this academic background as
a stepping stone to a position in
management, administration, law, or some
other non-engineering field. Thus,
students are prepared for long-term
productive careers that they realize
will require life-long learning. Read
the essay
"What is Civil Engineering" by Dr.
James L. McKinney, PE, Professor and
Hutchin's Chair of Civil Engineering.
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