Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering

San Diego State University

Engineering for the new Millennium

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I cordially invite you to join our Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering Department at SDSU. Why? There are several important reasons, outlined below, why those fields of study are attractive, and why our SDSU programs represent an excellent choice for your future."

 

Dr. Janusz Supernak

Professor and Chair

 

Why should you consider Civil, Construction or Environmental Engineering as your fields of study? What is so special about these professions?

     

 

                  Civil, Construction & Environmental Engineering is unique for several

                  reasons. All three degrees programs represent "people-serving" professions.

                  Without them there would not be such magnificent projects as

                  the Great Wall of China, Roman aqueducts,

                  Hoover Dam, Sears Tower, the Golden Gate Bridge, and our

                  national interstate highway system. Without them, we would not have

                  drinking water or common sanitary amenities we use every day.

                  Without them, our standard of living would would be drastically lower.

 

                  All three are stable professions that command a good salary.

                  All three have excellent long term prospects for employment.

                  All three will give you a noble, satisfying, long-term career.

 

Why SDSU? The ten top reasons are listed below:

 

 

             1) Excellent Faculty

 

                Dedicated professors with excellent expertise in their fields

                Combination of teaching and research

                Faculty advisors/mentors for each student

 

             2) Diverse Programs

 

                Three degree programs: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering,

                and Environmental Engineering.

 

                Six fields of study in Civil Engineering:

                Construction, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation,

                and Water Resources.

 

                Hands-on design and lab experience in all relevant areas of study

               

             3) Modern Facilities

 

                State-of-the-art laboratories in all study areas

                Unique new labs, e.g., Soil Erosion Research Lab

                Excellent opportunities for hands-on experience

                Easy access to modern computers

                Wireless internet connections in the Engineering Building

                "Smart" classrooms for enhanced instruction

 

             4) Newest Learning Tools

 

                Sequece of three modern Computer Application entry courses.

                Emphasis on computer aided design (CAD)

                Advanced computer applications (GIS)

 

             5) Great Learning Through Research

 

                Sponsored research: over $1 million annually

                Prestigious sponsors (NSF, federal agencies)

                Many students employed on cutting-edge projects

                Projects complement class instruction

                Students co-author research papers

                Valuable experience for graduate studies

    

             6) Leadership Skills Through Student Organizations

 

                Availability of active clubs to provide students with numerous

                leadership and service opportunities

                The award-winning American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE),

                The Associated General Contractors (AGC)

                Engineers Without Borders

                Institute of Transportation Engineers

                Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society

                Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

                Society of Women Engineers

                Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

                Society of Black Engineers

                  Engineers without Borders

 

             7) Involvement in Student Projects

 

                Excellent society-oriented projects (ASCE, EWB)

                Excellent teamwork on several successful projects

                Hands-on experience to complement classroom instruction

               

             8) Environment that enhances Learning

 

                Residence hall reserved for Engineering students

                Excellent amenities

                Computer/Internet access

                Tutoring opportunities

                Great camaraderie

 

             9) Close Links with Industry

 

                Prominent industrial Advisory Board

                Student interaction with San Diego sections of professional societies

                Professional engineers for seminars

                Internships available for all students who need them

                Many industrial scholarships

 

             10) International Interactions

 

                Exchange agreements with excellent universities providing

                opportunities to study abroad

                Established Summer Session in Krakow, Poland

                Established Summer Session in Panama

                Daily interaction with international students

                Multicultural environment

           

To apply: http://www.sdsu.edu/apply.

 

Note: You must apply during the month of August for the following  spring semester and during the month of November for the  following fall semester. California residents can also pick up an application at any California State University campus.