UW Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering Program Objectives

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Program Educational Objectives (ABET)

A program educational objective is a description of the characteristics of some, most or all of the graduates from an engineering degree program at a time of approximately three to six years following graduation. Program educational objectives are consistent with the mission of the institution. Our curriculum and associated processes are planned and organized to assure that these objectives can be achieved. Processes include the means to develop, deliver, evaluate, and improve the curriculum.

Civil Engineering Program Educational Objectives
Three to six years after graduation, graduates who choose to practice in Civil Engineering program should:

Successfully practice or be able to practice the profession of Civil Engineering.
Apply fundamentals of Civil Engineering to solve open-ended problems and effectively communicate solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Possess a general education and an understanding of the ethics and responsibility of the engineer.
Be extending their knowledge by independent learning and continuing education. "Have ability to retrieve, assess and assimilate information and apply new technologies.

Architectural Engineering Program Educational Objectives
Three to six years after graduation, graduates who choose to practice Architectural Engineering program should:

Apply fundamental engineering principles in the analysis and design of structural/building systems.
Be able to work effectively and communicate results in technical and non-technical environments.
Be aware of social and environmental issues related to conception, design, analysis, and construction of building systems.
Possess a general education and an understanding of the ethics and responsibility of the engineer.
Have ability to retrieve, assess and assimilate information and apply new technologies.Be extending their knowledge by independent learning and continuing education.

Program Outcomes

A program outcome is a skill, understanding, knowledge, or other characteristic of the graduates from an engineering program at the time of graduation. An outcome is demonstrated and assessed within the academic program.

Civil Engineering Program Outcomes
During the course of study in Civil Engineering, the student should:

Demonstrate fundamental theoretical concepts of Civil Engineering.
Extend fundamental theory to design practice.
Demonstrate written, oral, and visual presentation skills.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of principles of engineering practice including ethics, professionalism, societal impacts, and economics.
Participate effectively in multidisciplinary team design programs.
Obtain information and interpret data for engineering design and assessment.
llustrate independent study skills required for lifelong learning.

Architectural Engineering Program Outcomes
During the course of study in Architectural Engineering, the student should:

Demonstrate fundamental theoretical concepts of architectural engineering.
Apply the fundamentals of mathematics, science, architecture and engineering as well as aesthetic principles to the conceptualization, design and realization of buildings.
Demonstrate effective communication through verbal and graphical presentation and interpretation of architectural and engineering data.
Illustrate independent study skills required for lifelong learning.
Contribute to and effectively function in multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of principles professional, ethical, societal and environmental responsibilities of the architectural engineering profession.