The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). For the full statement on SACSCOC accreditation see catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD.
The B.S. degree in civil engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil Engineering and Similarly Named Engineering Programs Program Criteria.
Program Educational Objectives
- Meet the needs and expectations of Civil Engineering employers and proceed toward the attainment of a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license;
- Continue their education and pursue advanced degrees if they so desire.
Student Outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Environmental Engineering
The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). For the full statement on SACSCOC accreditation see catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD.
The B.S. degree in environmental engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Environmental Engineering and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria.
Program Educational Objectives
- Continue to learn, develop and apply their knowledge and skills to identify, prevent, and solve environmental problems in support of ecological and public health, safety, and welfare.
- Have careers that benefit society and the environment as a result of their educational experiences in science, engineering analysis and design, as well as in their social and cultural studies.
- Communicate and work effectively global, diverse, and interdisciplinary environments.
Student Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.