Department Information

The strategic vision of UTSA is by 2020 to become a premier research University that provides access to educational excellence and prepares leaders for the global environment.  Its mission is the advancement of knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. As an institution of access and excellence, UTSA embraces multicultural traditions, serving as a focus of intellectual and creative resources and a catalyst for socioeconomic development for Texas, the nation and beyond.  As part of its 2020 strategic vision, UTSA has identified a number of strategic growth areas: educational excellence, superior infrastructure, innovative research and discovery, strong community involvement, superior student experience, and world-class graduate programs.

The mission of the College of Engineering (COE) is to provide outstanding education and research opportunities to the region's multicultural community, as well as to the nation and beyond. This includes preparing students for lifelong learning and leadership jobs in the engineering profession, conducting research leading to innovative technologies, establishing partnerships with industry, connecting with the community, and pursuing excellence in every endeavor. The COE envisions becoming an internationally recognized, premier research-intensive engineering college serving as an economic driver and workforce developer.

The faculty of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service to the community and the engineering profession. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department’s mission is to provide our students an education that integrates fundamental science and engineering skills with design principles to solve engineering problems. Our programs provide students opportunities for graduate education, to acquire life-long learning skills, and to participate in research that advances the discipline and benefits society. Students will be prepared to become professional engineers and leaders in the Civil and Environmental Engineering profession.

• Provide an exceptional undergraduate and graduate education that empowers students to become leaders in the civil and environmental engineering profession
• Offer innovative educational programs consisting of instruction, experiential learning and research activities that cultivate student critical thinking skills, leadership, and desire for lifelong learning
• Serve as a preeminent civil and environmental engineering research department providing transformative solutions to regional and global problems

Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science graduates are expected to attain the following program educational objectives:

• meet the expectations of their employers,
• will endeavor to become licensed professional engineers
• are able to pursue graduate studies, if so desired.

Student Outcomes
Graduates of the UTSA Civil Engineering Program will demonstrate the following student outcomes.

• 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 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.