Recent Innovations in Undergraduate Civil Engineering Curriculums

Structural art: Past, present and future

“…Students also benefit from small group discussions once a week outside of the lecture to further enhance their understanding of the history of structural In addition, there are other schools that promote a similar course to allow students to learn and appreciate the works of structural art. For example, Pauschke and Ingraffea [114] reported a number of structural engineering courses that include art such as the graduate course entitled ''Bridges'' at the University of Missouri, Kansas City which is jointly taught by the department chairpersons from both civil engineering and history. Cornell University also has offered multimedia-based course (ARCH363) to show a series of structural system of civil structures along with Tufts University which has offered both an introductory structural art course (EN 80 Structural Art) and a senior course (CEE 120 The Art of Building).…”

Technology as a vehicle for integrating communication and teamworking skills in engineering curricula

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In this article, we provide a partial answer to the question "How can engineering curricula accommodate the many demands for reform?" Drawing on experiences redesigning the civil engineering curriculum at Colorado State University, we explore the use of Web-based instructional tools to enhance students' ability to work in groups and communicate effectively.The engineering education community is under pressure from inside and outside the academy to institute a broad range of curriculum reforms [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Pauschke and Ingraffea [4] listed eight different sources calling for curriculum reform.

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“…The engineering education community is under pressure from inside and outside the academy to institute a broad range of curriculum reforms [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Pauschke and Ingraffea [4] listed eight different sources calling for curriculum reform.…”

Bringing Constructibility Issues To Design Course What Contractors Want You To Know

“…The design content in Civil Engineering curricula across the country is being increased to address accreditation concerns through the introduction of capstone courses and design projects within other courses. Most students are now graduating with some relevant instruction and experience in design 1,2 . However contractors note that the designs they are asked to build include features that are difficult or even non-buildable.…”