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November 20, 2007
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Civil Engineering at the University of Idaho
Recognized as a regional
leader in civil engineering education, the University of Idaho offers degree
programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, including off-campus
master's and doctoral programs through distance learning media and off-campus
centers. The
Department of Civil Engineering consists of 14 full-time faculty members
plus one half-time equivalent faculty member who has a joint appointment
with Biological and Agricultural Engineering. There are two other faculty
members who currently hold administrative positions, but are tenured in
the Department. The Civil Engineering Department serves approximately 176
undergraduate and 76 graduate students with graduate programs located in
Moscow, Boise and Idaho Falls. Emphasis areas include:
The
Civil Engineering program at UI is rigorous with emphasis on engineering
fundamentals and their application to design. UI engineering students
have historically scored higher than the national university average on
the Fundamentals of Engineering national board examination. Over the past
five years, UI's pass rate has averaged 98 percent compared to the national
average of 64 percent.
UI graduates can be found in virtually all
of the major organizations hiring civil engineers in the Northwest and
in many other locations throughout the U.S. and the world. Many of our
graduates are partners or officers of their organizations. They work for
consulting engineering firms, government agencies, construction contractors
and manufacturing industries. They design and build highways, bridges,
water conveyance systems, water and wastewater treatment plants, dams,
airports, structures and foundations for buildings, and other constructed
facilities. They develop plans for managing traffic, water and air quality,
flood plains and the quantity and quality of water in streams, lakes and
reservoirs.
The
UI Campus and Community
The
main Moscow campus of the University of Idaho is located in a spectacular,
natural setting that provides a stimulating environment for work and recreation.
In a beautiful section of hill country known as the Palouse, the campus
is over 300 acres, with an 18-hole golf course and a newly constructed
student recreation center housing a swim center and climbing wall. View
an online campus
map.
The University of Idaho is in close proximity
to some of the nation’s finest woodlands, national forests, wild
rivers, lakes and mountains. Located in north central Idaho, it is close
to the largest designated wilderness area outside Alaska, a haven for
outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Moscow,
Idaho offers a rich variety of cultural activities, such as concerts,
festivals, plays and sporting events, throughout the year. The close cooperation
between the University of Idaho and Washington State University—just
eight miles away—extends cultural, educational and recreational offerings.
The
University of Idaho, founded in 1889, is the state’s land-grant institution
and is the only university in the state having an accredited program in
civil engineering, which is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
For
more information about the Civil Engineering program, send requests to
civilengr@uidaho.edu
or download:
For
more information about the area, see http://www.visitid.org.
To
learn more about civil engineering, visit the following web sites:
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