About the Department
You will conduct real-world civil infrastructure design in our capstone design class and collaborate with practitioners, industry and government agencies, and interdepartmental majors. Our design studio is the envy of civil engineering programs across the country. Both hardware and software are fully funded or heavily sponsored by numerous firms. In addition, our program is one of only a handful offering real-life surveying experience.
You can take advantage of cooperative education and get hands-on knowledge. Our department has more co-op positions than we have students, which gives you access to a variety of meaningful professional experiences. Service-learning opportunities also offer real-life experience in solving engineering problems for local and global communities in need.
We are proud of the consistent and unique success of our graduates who pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam on their first try. The University of Dayton's success rate is significantly higher than state (95 percent) and national (85 percent) averages. Many graduates rank top in the state on the Professional Engineers exam.
The civil and environmental engineering and engineering mechanics program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Our Mission
The mission of the program is to graduate broadly educated, technically competent individuals prepared for professional careers or for advanced studies.
Program Educational Objectives
University of Dayton Bachelor of Civil Engineering graduates are prepared to
- have successful careers in civil engineering or other professions
- pursue advanced degrees in support of their chosen profession
- conduct professional and personal endeavors in a responsible and ethical manner
- seek service and leadership roles in their profession and community
- continue their professional and personal growth through a process of life-long learning.
Program Outcomes
The program outcomes of the University of Dayton's Bachelor of Civil Engineering established by the process described above are
a. the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b. the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
c. the ability to design a system, a component, or a process to meet desired needs
d. the ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e. the ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f. the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g. the ability to communicate effectively
h. a broad education necessary to understanding the impact of engineering solution in a global and societal context
i. the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j. the knowledge of contemporary issues
k. the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practices.
