What is Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering is the conception, design, construction, and maintenance of large public and private projects. Civil engineers build and maintain bridges, highways, railways, tunnels, airports, dams, water treatment and distribution systems, and large buildings, along with many other structures.

A Civil Engineering degree emphasizes the education of a versatile civil and environmental engineer, who is well-adapted to a robust, but dynamic, marketplace.

A degree in Civil Engineering encompasses studies in the following:

• Environmental engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural engineering
• Transportation engineering
• Construction management