Civil Engineering

Overview

The mission of the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering is to:

• Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering that will prepare graduates for professional careers and a lifetime of learning;

• Conduct high-quality research that will advance the body of knowledge and improve the quality of human life; and

• Serve the engineering profession and society through active involvement in professional organizations and contribution of professional expertise.

Goals

The educational objectives of the Civil Engineering Ph.D. program from the University of Miami  are to produce graduates whom:

• Have advanced technical knowledge in at least one specialty area of civil engineering;

• Have advanced capability to apply advanced knowledge to engineering problems; and

• Have made significant contributions in at least one specialty area of civil engineering.

• [Specialty areas include structural, environmental, water-resources, and architectural engineering.]

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the discipline (mathematics, science, and engineering), including methodology relevant to a specialty area.

• Students will demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems to carry out supervised research.

• Students will demonstrate an advanced ability to generate technical contributions and effectively communicate them to the scientific community.