Program Educational Objectives

It is aimed that graduates of the ABU Department of Civil Engineering acquire the following qualifications within the first few years after completing their undergraduate education:

PEO1: They can effectively take part in national and international projects in different subfields of civil engineering such as structural, geotechnical, transportation, hydraulic, and environmental infrastructure systems by using engineering knowledge, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

PEO2: By observing professional ethics, sustainability, and safety principles, they can develop engineering solutions sensitive to societal needs and undertake responsibilities in public institutions, the private sector, or as independent engineers.

PEO3: With teamwork, communication, and leadership skills, they can take an active role in the planning, management, and implementation of projects in collaboration with experts from different disciplines.

PEO4: By following rapidly changing engineering technologies and effectively using digital transformation and innovative design tools, they continuously improve their professional competence.

PEO5: With an awareness of lifelong academic and professional learning, they keep their knowledge and skills up to date through graduate education, in-service courses, or certification programs.

Program Outcomes (Competencies)

PO1: Defines and solves complex engineering problems by using mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, basic engineering, and field knowledge.

PO2: Defines complex engineering problems through scientific approaches, analyzes cause-and-effect relationships, and evaluates them in order to develop sustainable solutions.

PO3: By considering economic, environmental, sustainability, ethical, health, safety, and legal constraints, optimizes system, process, and structural designs based on life-cycle cost and resource efficiency, and develops creative engineering solutions.

PO4: Evaluates the limitations of modern laboratory, field, and informatics-based data collection and analysis systems for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems; selects appropriate tools and uses them effectively.

PO5: Conducts literature reviews in order to investigate complex engineering problems; designs and performs laboratory and field experiments; analyzes data with modern informatics tools and interprets them on a scientific basis.

PO6: Evaluates the effects of engineering practices on society, the environment, sustainability, health, safety, and economic and social responsibility on a global scale; demonstrates knowledge and awareness of their legal consequences.

PO7: In engineering practices, acts with an inclusive understanding of diversity, in compliance with legal regulations, and on the basis of transparency and impartiality; demonstrates awareness with a sense of professional and ethical responsibility.

PO8: Takes an active role in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; establishes effective communication and collaboration in face-to-face, remote, or hybrid environments; undertakes a leadership role when necessary.

PO9: In technical and academic matters, communicates clearly, understandably, and effectively in oral and written form by considering the cultural and professional differences of the target audience; expresses opinions and suggestions on a scientific basis.

PO10: Plans and manages projects effectively; develops awareness of economic feasibility, managerial processes, and innovative approaches; acts with an awareness of entrepreneurship and continuous improvement.

PO11: Follows developments in knowledge and technology; maintains independent learning skills; demonstrates awareness of lifelong learning with an understanding of continuous improvement.