Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Mary U. Christiansen; Adrian T. Hanson, University of Minnesota Duluth; Jill D. Jenson, University of Minnesota Duluth; Sara Ojard; Rebecca L. Teasley, University of Minnesota Duluth; Emily Woster, University of Minnesota Duluth

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

junior-level. Collaboration with writing studiesfaculty ensured that the material in the writing guide was consistent with content taught in thosecourses. The writing guide is currently being piloted by civil engineering faculty in selectcourses and by the UMD’s writing center, the Writers’ Workshop, which offers one-to-onesessions led by graduate student or faculty consultants. Lessons learned from this pilot will beused to improve the writing guide before implementation across the civil engineering departmentin the Fall 2015 semester.The following sections first summarize the projects designed to improve writing in theengineering department and then describe the development of the writing guide and assessmentrubric, including the roles of the

Conference Session

Developing Infrastructure Professionals

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Steven D Hart, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #14574Implementation of Infrastructure Education Courses Across Multiple Insti-tutionsDr. Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC Dr. Carol Haden is a Principal Evaluator at Magnolia Consulting, LLC. She has served as evaluator for STEM education projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Arizona Department of Education, among others. Areas of expertise include evaluations of engineering education curricula and programs, informal education and outreach programs, STEM teacher development, and climate change education programs.Dr. Philip J

Conference Session

Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique H. Head, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

nonlinear elements and unseating of bearings on bridge decks. Head’s academic, teaching, and research experiences are directly related to assessing bridge performance. Her research and teaching interests include structural dynamics, earthquake en- gineering, innovative experimental testing, performance-based design, reinforced concrete design, and seismic retrofitting of bridges. Her additional research interests include hybrid simulation of bridges, multi-hazard mitigation of transportation structures to establish guidelines for new design and retrofit cri- teria, and structural health monitoring of bridges. Currently, Head is working on a project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), focusing on performance

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin G. Sutterer P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

2 Explain… 3 0 0 0 & Data Analysis 3 Conduct… 3 0 0 0 Critical Thinking 1 Identify/Define… 2 0 1 0 & 2 Explain… 2 0 1 0 Problem Solving 3 Formulate… 2 0 1 0 1 Identify… 3 0 0 0 Project Management 2 Explain… 3 0 0 0Table 1. (Continued) Already Easily With Some

Conference Session

Program Support Initiatives

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alyson Grace Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Leader Development Model (LDM) through Self and Peer Assessment across the CurriculumAbstractLeadership development and assessment impact the engineering program curriculum at TheCitadel, resulting in embedded indicators and teamed learning activities mapped across all fouryears of the undergraduate curriculum. The institution-specific leadership model developed atThe Citadel prepares students for leadership through teamed challenges and projects, positioningthe engineering program to provide robust learning experiences for students.Reinforced in multiple senior-level capstone design courses and a sophomore-level, engineering-specific communications course

Conference Session

Horizontal and Vertical Integration

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University; Kristin M. Sample-Lord, Villanova University; Joseph Robert Yost, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

project Develop business canvas8 for solutions in economic terms range of audiences management, business, and public student group in capstone - Substantiate claims with policy design and present to class; data and facts develop value proposition canvas8 for experiment

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA; Michael Parke, The Ohio State University; Tarunjit Singh Butalia, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

has worked in the areas of construction of infrastructures and buildings, failure assessment of buildings and bridges, construction accident investigations, forensic engineering, ancient buildings, ancient bridges, and the ancient history of science and engineering for over 40 years. The tools he uses include fault tree analysis, fuzzy logic, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.Dr. Michael Parke, The Ohio State University Dr. Parke has over twenty years experience in satellite based earth science research. He has been teaching first year engineering for the past seventeen years, with emphasis on computer aided design, computer programming, and project design and documentation.Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia, The

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Drnevich, Purdue University; John Norris, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Management, studying Management Science / Quantitative Methods. He received his MBA at Purdue University and his Bachelor of Science at the University of Richmond. He has worked at Information Resources Inc. and IBM Global Services. He has worked on consulting projects at Lucent Technologies and the New York State Department of Transportation. John is a member of the Academy of Management (AOM), Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). Page 12.294.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

created to monitor internship programs andensure proper depth and breadth of experience for new engineers.14 Industry should providefeedback to academia on how well prepared graduates are as they enter internship programs. Byusing feedback from the industry perspective, faculty can drive the right curriculumimprovements that best prepare engineers to meet the demands of professional practice.The Perspective of Students on their Preparation for Professional PracticeBielefeldt’s recent study at CU investigated how civil engineering students perceived theeducational outcome requirements in the BOK2.15 The project had three main goals: 1) Introduce the BOK2 to first year civil engineering students and determine what information they perceived

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part One

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suleiman Ashur, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

3 0 CE 303 Route and Construction Surveying 3 ENGR 411 Capstone Design Project II 4 4 3 0 CE 392 Stochastics 11 Statistics & Probability (2) 3 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 3 3 5 9 Civil Engineering Materials (2) 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 3 4 8 Construction Management (2) 3 3 3 2 4 3 6 1 4 Computaional Methods 3 3

Conference Session

Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Casper Harteveld, Northeastern University; Flora P McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC; Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

rm focused on the evaluation of the use and deployment of technology assisted teaching and learning. Throughout her career, she has served as an external evaluator for a number of NSF-funded projects associated with faculty development, community building, peer review of learning materials, and dissemination of educational innovation. She was PI for the project ”Learning from the Best: How Award Winning Courseware has Impacted Engineering Education.” This research focuses on determining how high quality courseware is being disseminated and what impact it is having on the culture of engineering education as measured by changes in student learning, teaching practices, and the careers of the authors of these

Conference Session

Star Tech: Bringing Data Science and Technologies into the Classroom

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Kay Camarillo P.E., University of the Pacific; Elizabeth Basha, University of the Pacific; Muhammad Saud Khan, University of the Pacific

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #29390Integration of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Aerial Photogrammetry into aCivil Engineering Course to Enhance Technology CompetencyMary Kay Camarillo P.E., University of the Pacific Mary Kay Camarillo is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of the Pacific in Stockton. She specializes in water treatment and in domestic and industrial waste treatment. Dr. Camar- illo’s research includes development of biomass energy projects for agricultural wastes and treatability assessments for oilfield produced water. She focuses on environmental problems in California. Dr. Ca- marillo earned her

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Walesh, S. G. Walesh Consulting; Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; David Mongan, Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineers provide the essentialunderpinnings of design and project oversight, produces hundreds of thousands of jobs anddrives community development. From the functional and beautiful Golden Gate Bridge in theU.S., Petronas Towers in Malaysia, and Pont du Gard in France to the largely hidden watersupply and sanitary sewer systems, civil engineers have made their mark, day in and day out, inmany aspects of the daily life of essentially everyone around the globe.Civil engineers know they cannot rest on their laurels. An ever-increasing global population thatcontinues to shift to urban areas will require widespread adoption of sustainability. Demands forenergy, drinking water, clean air, safe waste disposal, and transportation will driveenvironmental

Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, includinginstructors from Communication, Writing and Engineering in order to accomplish them byfollowing the collaboration in one department-required technical communication course overfour semesters.The BOK and Traditional Engineering FacultyThe idea that multi-disciplinary collaborations might infuse engineering classrooms withmultiple perspectives and expertise is not new. However, the implementation of such multi-disciplinarity in required Civil Engineering courses has largely been confined to multipleengineering disciplines, e.g. geotechnical, structural, and water resource engineers comingtogether to complete a project. These multi-disciplinary experiences help students demonstrate“an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams,” satisfying one of

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University; Alfred Andrew Fry

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

sequencecovers a wide variety of ways to find information (general web and free and paid databasesearches), obtain information (web pages, open-access and paid journals, conferences,handbooks, specifications, codes, and syntheses), and use information (case studies, researchpapers, evaluation of multiple sources, and design projects).Relationship to ABET Accreditation Criteria and the Body of KnowledgeInformation literacy is related to three of the outcomes in ABET criterion 37 as well as three ofthe outcomes described in American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Body of Knowledge8: • an ability to communicate effectively (ABET g, BOK 16) and • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning (ABET i, BOK 23

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, engineering economics, innovation, andsafety. Additionally, the constituency input also supported significant changes were needed tothe CEBOK [13]. While other references and input also supported the need for a new edition,these were the key inputs that led to the comprehensive revision of the CEBOK.Who Should Be Interested in the CEBOK3?As stated in the preface to the CEBOK3 [3]: “All civil engineers, including students studyingcivil engineering, those who teach civil engineering, early-career civil engineers, those whomentor early-career civil engineers, those who employ civil engineers, those who design civilengineering projects, those who lead and manage groups of civil engineers and civil engineeringprojects, and those who conduct research in

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

content into upper level courses.Dr. Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC Dr. Carol Haden is a Principal Evaluator at Magnolia Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned, small business specializing in independent research and evaluation. She has served as evaluator for STEM education projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- tration, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Arizona Department of Education, among others. Areas of expertise include evaluations of engineering education curricula and programs, informal education and outreach programs, STEM teacher development, and climate change education programs. c American Society

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jieun Hur P.E., Ohio State University; Nathan Hyungsok Choe, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #29974Effective Methods to Promote Undergraduate Research in Civil EngineeringProf. Jieun Hur P.E., Ohio State University Dr. Jieun Hur is an assistant professor of practice at the Ohio State University (OSU). She received her Master and Ph.D. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her research focuses on the structural analysis and design applying probabilistic methods for performance and damage assess- ment of structural and nonstructural components. Dr. Hur has extensive research and work experience. She has lead and participated in various research projects and has advised

Conference Session

Making Professionals: Methods to Build Success Skills

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

have knowledge inbeing culturally responsive, it is often a struggle to identify finite means by which to implementthese ideas into engineering courses and to determine quantitative measures of success.The following paper will examine the results of a systematic inquiry project undertaken as partof the author’s participation in the Certificate of College Teaching and Learning in HispanicServing Institutions through ESCALA Educational Services Inc. Through the project, the authortook a third-year structural analysis class on a “tour of the world” through pictures, redesignedexample problems, stories, and a World Structures Report and Presentation assignment.In addition to the implementation of the course, assessment data will be presented for

Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University; Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University; Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1849: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF GO!: AN INNOVA-TIVE ONLINE PUBLICATION TO ATTRACT TEENS TO TRANSPORTA-TIONShashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University Shashi Nambisan, PhD, PE, is Director of the Institute for Transportation and a Professor of Civil Engi- neering the at Iowa State University. He enjoys working with students and he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Transportation systems as well as undergraduate capstone design courses. Dr. Nambisan has led efforts on over 150 research projects. He has taught over a dozen under- graduate and graduate courses in various areas related to transportation systems as well as undergraduate capstone design courses. He also has been very

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Z. Dymond, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

bridge designer at the Missouri Department of Transportation. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech and worked at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center on concrete bridge research. He is currently an associate professor of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI). He teaches engineering mechanics and structural engineering courses at VMI and enjoys working with the students on bridge related research projects and with the ASCE student chapter.Dr. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University Dr. Carroll is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Saint Louis University. His experimental research interests focus on reinforced and prestressed concrete, while

Conference Session

Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession and ASCE

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Brock E. Barry P.E., United States Military Academy; Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; Leslie Nolen CAE, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Dr. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Master of Science degree from University of Colorado at Boulder, and a PhD from Purdue University. Prior to pursuing a career in academics, Dr. Barry spent 10-years as a senior geotechnical engineer and project manager on projects throughout the United States. He is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states. Dr. Barry’s areas of research include assessment of professional ethics, teaching and learning in engineering education, nonverbal communication in the classroom, and learning through historical engineering accomplishments. He has authored and co-authored a

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, The University of Texas-Tyler; Michael Robinson, Rose-Hulman Institute; Charles Glagola, University of Florida; James Nelson, University of Texas-Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

12. Knowledge in a Specialized Area 3 13. Elements of Project Management 5 14. Business and Public Policy 4 15. Leadership and Role of the Leader 4 Current Status—Undergraduate Focused Programs Predominant undergraduate focused engineering programs have as their primary mission theeducation of undergraduate civil engineering students. A civil engineering program, then, at apredominantly undergraduate institution will typically have the following characteristics: ‚ No graduate program or a limited Master’s program ‚ Smaller enrollments and

Conference Session

BOK2 - Influencing Changes to the ABET Civil Engineering Program Criteria and Civil Engineering Curricula

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; John V. Tocco JD, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University will offer a program in which our graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledge and principles of mathematics, science, and engineering in the solution of civil engineering problems (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze data and interpret results (c) an ability to design a civil engineering system, component, or process to meet desired project needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams including participation in a senior-level design project sequence (e) an ability to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve engineering problems

Conference Session

Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reynaldo Pablo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

curtain wall systems ≠ the aesthetic potential of glass, metals, and other materials ≠ technical performance requirements for curtain walls ≠ energy efficiency ≠ analysis and design of glass and mullions ≠ design requirements and specifications ≠ analysis and design of curtain wall systems ≠ prefabrication methodology ≠ sustainable strategies ≠ testing curtain wall systems ≠ fabrication and installation of the curtain wallThe course is primarily a lecture course. In addition to traditional homework assignments andexams, a term project will be required from the students. The term project will prepare them forthe types of problems they will encounter in the real world. This will offer them hands-onexperience on the

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2009-613: FAILURE CASE STUDIES IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING MECHANICS CURRICULUM: A NEW TEXTBOOKNorb Delatte, Cleveland State University Page 14.628.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Failure Case Studies in the Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Curriculum: A New TextbookAbstract Over the past three years research has evaluated the impact of including failure casestudies in specific civil engineering and engineering mechanics courses. Failure case studiesdeveloped under two NSF-funded projects have resulted in a book published by the AmericanSociety for Civil Engineers (ASCE) Press, Beyond Failure

Conference Session

Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

theHighway Capacity Manual and the software is explained. The instructor teaches this courseevery alternate spring semester to the seniors and graduate students as part of the advancedtransportation elective. The instructor reinforces the concepts by requiring students to solve theproblems in the Highway Capacity Manual and solving the same problems with highwaycapacity software. Then, as part of the homework, the students, in group of three, solve theproblems manually and then follow-up with solving the problem with Highway Capacitysoftware. After each topic is completed, a design project obtained from a local reputedconsulting firm is assigned to each group. The students then make a short presentation of theirdesign to the class (15-20 min) with

Conference Session

ABET: Reflections on Accreditation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Sree Kalyani Lakkaraju, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Susan M. Morgan, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

project, the importance of professional licensure and continuing education, and/or other professional practice issues.ABET Civil Engineering Outcomes and Program Criteria are part of a living document. As civilengineers continue to define the needs of future engineers through documents such as theAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Body of Knowledge (BOK) 1,2, these outcomes andcriteria are updated by ABET 3. In response to the most recent update of the ABET CivilEngineering Program Criteria, the objective of this study was to find how civil engineeringdepartments in the United States: measure the multiple items in the new mathematics and science program criterion, interpret “the ability to apply” within the new

Conference Session

Balancing Act: Ideas in Pre- & Post- Surveys and Assessment of Professional Skills

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; James Kaklamanos, Merrimack College; Suresh Immanuel Selvaraj, University of Evansville; Corrie Walton-Macaulay, Bucknell University; Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

0 0 2 0Case studies 0 3 6 1Pedagogical Techniques Used at The CitadelVarious active learning techniques were employed at The Citadel to improve student learning ofkey geotechnical concepts. These included: pre-class reading responses on the course website;in-class hands-on problem solving; a team design project; journaling; minute papers; and anumber of other pedagogical techniques.Web-based pre-class reading responses4,6 were used to motivate students to prepare for classregularly. Students were required to respond to one or two open-ended questions on the coursewebsite prior to each lesson. Before each lesson, student

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler; Michael McGinnis, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

University of Texas at Tyler Department of Civil Engineering is a relatively new CEprogram; graduating its first class in 2008 and achieving its first ABET accreditation in2009 (retroactive to 2008). The senior design experience was conceived as one thattouches seven sub-disciplines of civil engineering – hydrology, structures, transportation,environmental, geotechnical, construction management, and surveying, and is organizedaround a major project design (building and site development, bridge and roadway design,etc.) from initial needs gathering in client interviews through completion of the 100%design activities. The Civil Engineering program took the position that all of the programoutcomes could be assessed during the two-semester senior design