Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes
The following are the educational objectives of the civil engineering program: EO 1: Graduates have the knowledge and skills required to analyze and solve problems related to the field of civil engineering.
EO 2: Graduates practice civil engineering in a wide range of professional settings including consulting firms, government agencies and industries.
EO 3: Graduates work mainly in the areas of engineering design and development, construction, research, technical sales, and environmental regulation.
EO 4: Most graduates continue learning by participating in job-related training activities, pursuing a professional engineering license, and/or attending graduate school.
EO 5: Most graduates contribute to the economic development of North Dakota and the surrounding region.

Program Outcomes
The program outcomes selected for the civil engineering program are listed below. The civil engineering faculty choose to adopt the eleven prescribed program outcomes with slight modifications and to include one additional program-specific outcome.
1) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to the field of civil engineering;
2) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret engineering data;
3) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs in the areas of environmental, geotechnical, structural, and water resources engineering;
4) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
5) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
6) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
7) an ability to communicate effectively by written, verbal, and graphical means;
8) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, societal, and economic context;
9) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
10) a knowledge of contemporary issues;
11) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; and
12) a knowledge of economics and its application to engineering

Mission Statement of the Civil Engineering Department
The mission of the civil engineering program at the University of North Dakota is to provide students with a well-rounded civil engineering education. Graduates of the program will be prepared to function effectively in a wide range of professional settings such as engineering consulting firms, industries and governmental agencies. The civil engineering program emphasizes the areas of environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering , and water resources engineering. The required curriculum includes the fundamentals for each of these areas and provides an opportunity for additional learning experiences with technical electives and a major design experience.

Teamwork, problem solving, and design exercises are interwoven throughout the curriculum; culminating in a two-semester, capstone design project during the senior year. Several courses include laboratories which develop experimental, teamwork, and communication skills. Technical reports and/or presentations required in several courses develop knowledge of contemporary issues and life-long learning skills, as well as communication skills. Relevant computer software is used throughout the curriculum. Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for a professional license by taking the national fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam prior to graduation. Students who excel academically are also well qualified to pursue graduate work in civil engineering or a related field.

ABET Accreditation
The civil engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Faculty Vacancies
(There are currently no faculty vacancies in civil engineering.)

Contact Us:
Civil Engineering
University of North Dakota
Upson II Room 260
243 Centennial Drive Stop 8115
Grand Forks ND 58202-8115
Phone: 701-777-3562
Fax: 701-777-3782
email: charlesmoretti@mail.und.edu or maryjorasmussen@mail.und.edu