Civil Engineering Major
Overview
Mission Statement
The University of Jamestown Department of Engineering seeks to provide its students with a comprehensive education that is supported by the liberal arts tradition. The educational mission of the department is to prepare students for careers demanding technological innovation, creativity, critical thinking, project management, systems thinking, teamwork, leadership, professional ethics, multidisciplinary projects, and communication skills. This mission is achieved through an integrated curriculum which blends liberal arts, mathematics, science, and engineering. The department strives to continually improve the educational experience of our students by utilizing feedback from our constituents. A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.
Admission to the Major in Civil Engineering
Students who want to pursue the civil engineering degree will be accepted into the program upon earning a grade of C (73%) or higher in ENG 113 Engineering Fundamentals and completing a short admission request form to be submitted to the department chair for approval.
Requirements
Requirements for the Major in Civil Engineering
While grades at or above a D- are considered by the university to be passing, the department of engineering wants to ensure that students are adequately prepared to succeed in their later coursework. Therefore, students who wish to take engineering courses with prerequisite requirements must earn at least a C- in the prerequisite course.
Students who have earned D+, D, or D- in prerequisite courses may petition to take subsequent courses by writing a statement explaining why they should be able to take the subsequent course. The student’s advisor, the instructor of the prerequisite course, and the instructor of the petitioned course will together make a determination as to whether the student will be able to continue. In the case where these roles overlap, a minimum of two faculty members need to consult. If all roles overlap or if the two faculty members don’t agree, the department chair will also be consulted. If these roles still overlap or there is still disagreement, the request will be evaluated at the next department faculty meeting.
Required Courses
Plan of Study
Outcomes
Students graduating from the University of Jamestown with the degree of Bachelor of Science and a major in civil or mechanical engineering 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
Educational Objectives
Within a few years of graduation, University of Jamestown Civil Engineering alumni should be able to
- Obtain licensure
- Integrate technological advances, ethical concerns, and current evidence into engineering practice
- Lead engineering teams and projects
- Understand the requirements of their work environment and their role within it
- Make meaningful contributions to the engineering profession as well as the broader community