Civil and Environmental Engineering

Overview

Specific areas of engineering that are currently available include Construction, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources/Environmental. 

The Civil and Environmental Engineering degree at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in chosen area is awarded based on the scholarly contribution provided by the candidate in his/her area of research. It is expected that the PhD candidate should demonstrate in depth knowledge in the subject matter of his/her chosen area of expertise. 

Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes are:

• An ability to develop, evaluate, and assess new techniques, skills, and tools to solve complex engineering and construction related problems.

• An ability to acquire extensive engineering and construction knowledge in the area of their expertise (construction, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources/environmental).

• An ability to critically read and analyze literature, develop research hypothesis, and create methodology to solve research problems related to the area of their expertise.

• An ability to collect and analyze research data interpret and synthesize the findings through peer reviewed conference proceedings and journal papers.

• Effectively communicate technical and research information.