Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Chair: Hak-Chul Shin
Professors: Patrick Carriere, Chukwu Onu, Hak-Chul Shin
Associate Professors: Dongkeun Lee, Archie Tiner, Jr., Simonne Whitmore, Hang Yin
Assistant Professors: Huey Lawson
Technician: Ron Lee
Administrative Assistant: Javonna Lewis
Civil Engineering Program
Civil engineering encompasses a wide variety of technological areas that include environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering. Civil engineers work in the areas of solid and hazardous waste management, environmental pollution, water and wastewater treatment, water supply and distribution, storm water management, highway design, buildings and bridges, and transportation systems that directly impact the health and economic vitality of people and communities.
The civil engineering program is designed to give students a comprehensive educational experience in the humanities, social sciences, English, economics, and basic sciences. The educational program includes focused training in applying fundamental principles of mathematics, science, engineering and technology in the analysis, design, construction, operations, management, maintenance, and retirement of engineering systems. Furthermore, our civil engineering curriculum is designed to inspire continuous learning and exceptional achievement throughout the professional lives of our graduates.
The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET), https://www.abet.org.
Civil Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
The civil engineering curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the civil engineering program will have:
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PEO-1:
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Utilize innovative methods of analysis, including experimental, mathematical and computational skills to solve complex engineering problems and improve the lives and livelihoods through a successful career in civil engineering or other related fields. |
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PEO-2:
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Become ethical effective innovators, collaborators, leaders and practitioners in efforts to address technical, business and social challenges.
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PEO-3:
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Develop the skills pertinent to the design of civil engineering systems, to think creatively, and to communicate effectively, in a minimum of four of the following civil engineering areas: environmental, geotechnical, structures, transportation and water resources.
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