Learning Outcomes and Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives and Outcomes

The Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering has formulated the following Program Educational Objectives, which describe the career and professional accomplishments that our B.S.Env.E degree program is preparing graduates to achieve. In support of these objectives, the faculty have also identified the following Program Outcomes, which describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.

Program Educational Objectives

The Environmental Engineering Program of the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering in the U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University will produce graduates who:

• are technically competent environmental engineers who are leaders and valued contributors in their professions and communities,
• successfully adapt to  and remain competitive in a changing global society and technological world,
• work collaboratively as professionals in a diverse, interdisciplinary environment,
• pursue further studies in their profession to remain technically competent and advance their technical competencies, and
• attain professional licensure

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program will attain:

1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus based physics, chemistry, biology, earth science and fluid mechanics
2. an ability to design and conduct experiments in environmental engineering, as well as to analyze and interpret data in at least two environmental engineering focus areas;
3. an ability to design an environmental engineering system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturing, and sustainability;
4. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams;
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
6. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
7. an ability to communicate effectively;
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues ;
11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for environmental engineering practice,;
12. an understanding of entrepreneurship and business plans;
13. an ability to define a community problem and to use the engineering design process to deliver a solution;
14. proficiency in water, wastewater, air, and solid and hazardous waste; and
15. an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of public institutions and private organizations pertaining to environmental engineering
16. an ability to explain the importance of professional licensure.