The curriculum of the UAA civil engineering program is designed to produce graduates that:
1. Have a basic knowledge of the principles and skills relating to the civil engineering sub-disciplines of water resources, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and environmental engineering;
2. Have an understanding of the principles related to project delivery;
3. Have sufficient technical competence to obtain employment as an entry-level engineer and to be able to progress professionally within the discipline, and are prepared for advanced study;
4. Have a fundamental understanding of the issues related to civil engineering practice in cold regions;
5. Are able to communicate their ideas;
6. Are able to work within a team environment; and
7. Are prepared for and understand the need for continued professional development throughout their careers.
1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, and general chemistry;
2. An ability to apply knowledge in a minimum of four recognized major civil engineering areas;
3. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, in more than one of the recognized major civil engineering areas;
4. An ability to design a civil engineering system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
5. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
6. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
7. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
8. An ability to communicate effectively;
9. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
10. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning;
11. A knowledge of contemporary issues in professional practice; and
12. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.