The BSCE degree is appropriate for students interested in gaining a broad perspective of civil and environmental engineering. Students take introductory courses in six areas (construction, transportation, geotechnical, structural, water and environmental engineering), gain expertise in at least four areas, and may focus their senior-year studies on a single area. The BSCE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Student Outcomes and Opportunities

• Learning Objectives and Expected Outcomes: Upon completion of the undergraduate program, students can demonstrate proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical, statistical, scientific, and engineering principles in formulating and solving civil and environmental engineering problems; demonstrate sufficient mastery of core civil and environmental engineering topics suitable for entry into the profession and for graduate study; gain significant experience in designing systems and components in civil and environmental applications in both individual and team contexts; possess up-to-date skills for analysis, data collection, modeling, project management, professional development, communication, and presentation; and develop an understanding of professional and social issues suitable for participation and leadership in their communities.
• Instructional and Research Facilities: The department has a large and modern computer laboratory as well as substantial research laboratory facilities. The environmental engineering and water program research laboratory facilities include more than 20,000 square feet of laboratory space, well equipped with sophisticated research instruments, including state-of-the-art analytical capability for trace organic compounds. A dedicated environmental engineering teaching laboratory comprising roughly 1200 square feet of space is equipped with a variety of standard lab equipment and analytical tools, in addition to modern PCs and a teaching bench with whiteboard and overhead projector for demonstrations and general instructional purposes. In addition, the department has a 4000 square foot fluid mechanics teaching laboratory (in the Harris Hydraulics Laboratory), which houses seven dedicated teaching facilities including three large flumes, a wind tunnel, desk space and state-of-the art laser imaging and measurement capabilities. The structural research laboratory contains an earthquake simulator, a modern MTS testing system, and a 2.4 million pound capacity Baldwin universal hydraulic testing machine. The geotechnical engineering laboratory contains soil testing equipment, including triaxial testing devices, a computer-controlled GDS pressure control system, a Bishop-Wesley cell, a recently developed cuboidal shear device, a CKC cyclic triaxial device, and a SBEL (Stokoe) resonant column.
• Honors Options Available: With College Honors (Completion of Honors Core Curriculum and Departmental Honors). With Distinction (Completion of Departmental Honors requirements in the major). See adviser for requirements.
• Research, Internships, and Service Learning: Students typically work at internships in private companies and government agencies in the summer after their junior year, with some part-time internships continuing during the academic year. Many companies advertise internship and job openings through the department and meet with students for on-campus recruiting sessions.
• Department Scholarships: The department offers numerous annual scholarships. For more information, see department website. Scholarships are also available through the College of Engineering, the UW Scholarship Office, and external sources, including professional associations and industry.
• Student Organizations/Associations: The department has over 20 active student organizations/associations, including American Society of Civil Engineers, Chi Epsilon, Engineers Without Borders, and many more.

The BSENVE degree offers a specialized focus in environmental engineering. Students gain expertise in the fundamentals of environmental engineering, with specialization in areas including water and wastewater engineering, water resources management, hydrology, environmental fluid mechanics, climate science, sustainable design, resource recovery, environmental chemistry, and environmental microbiology. The BSENVE program successfully completed the ABET accreditation review process during the 2019-2020 academic year.

Student Outcomes and Opportunities

• Learning Objectives and Expected Outcomes: Upon completion of the undergraduate program, students can demonstrate proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical, statistical, scientific, and engineering principles in formulating and solving environmental engineering problems; demonstrate sufficient mastery of core environmental engineering topics suitable for entry into the profession and for graduate study; gain significant experience in designing systems and components in environmental applications in both individual and team contexts; possess up-to-date skills for analysis, data collection, modeling, project management, professional development, communication, and presentation; and develop an understanding of professional and social issues suitable for participation and leadership in their communities.
• Instructional and Research Facilities: The department has a large and modern computer laboratory as well as substantial research laboratory facilities. The environmental engineering and water program research laboratory facilities include more than 20,000 square feet of laboratory space, well equipped with sophisticated research instruments, including state-of-the-art analytical capability for trace organic compounds. A dedicated environmental engineering teaching laboratory comprising roughly 1200 square feet of space is equipped with a variety of standard lab equipment and analytical tools, in addition to modern PCs and a teaching bench with whiteboard and overhead projector for demonstrations and general instructional purposes. In addition, the department has a 4000 square foot fluid mechanics teaching laboratory (in the Harris Hydraulics Laboratory), which houses seven dedicated teaching facilities including three large flumes, a wind tunnel, desk space and state-of-the art laser imaging and measurement capabilities.
• Honors Options Available: With College Honors (Completion of Honors Core Curriculum and Departmental Honors). With Distinction (Completion of Departmental Honors requirements in the major). See adviser for requirements.
• Research, Internships, and Service Learning: Students typically work at internships in private companies and government agencies in the summer after their junior year, with some part-time internships continuing during the academic year. Many companies advertise internship and job openings through the department and meet with students for on-campus recruiting sessions.
• Department Scholarships: The department offers numerous annual scholarships. For more information, see department website. Scholarships are also available through the College of Engineering, the UW Scholarship Office, and external sources, including professional associations and industry.
• Student Organizations/Associations: The department has over 20 active student organizations/associations, including American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineers without Borders, American Water Works Association-Water Environment Federation, American Water Resources Association, American Public Works Association. See adviser for details.