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About Civil Engineering

Leadership

Ali Abolmaali, Ph.D., P.E.
Dr. Tseng Huang Endowed Professor and Department Chair
817-272-5055; NH 423
abolmaali@uta.edu

James C. Williams, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor and Associate Chair
817-272-2894; NH 435
jimwilliams@uta.edu

Accreditation

The bachelor of science programs in civil engineering and architectural engineering are accredited by ABET. The Construction Management program is pursuing accreditation in 2020.

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Educational Objectives of the Undergraduate Program

Most alumni of the CE program will attain the following Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) within a few years after graduation:

  • Obtain professional position and practice civil engineering, or pursue graduate studies.
  • Be involved in continuing education and professional development activities.
  • Obtain PE licensure or other professional certification.

Student Outcomes of the Undergraduate Program

In order to produce graduates who will achieve the Program Educational Objectives a few years after graduation, it is expected that the undergraduate students will attain the following Student Outcomes by the time of graduation:

  • an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  • an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  • an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  • an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  • an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  • an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Administration

Dr. Ali Abolmaali, P.E.
Dr. Tseng Huang Endowed Professor and Department Chair
NH 423 | 817-272-5055
abolmaali@uta.edu

Dr. James C. Williams, P.E.
Professor and Associate Chair
NH 435 | 817-272-2894
jimwilliams@uta.edu

Undergraduate Applicants

Graduate Applicants