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Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Abstract

  • Prepared by the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge 3 Task Committee of the Committee on Education of the American Society of Civil Engineers

    ASCE defines the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge as the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of an individual entering the practice of civil engineering at the professional level.

    Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer, Third Edition, outlines 21 foundational, technical, and professional practice learning outcomes for individuals entering the professional practice of civil engineering. Recommendations for fulfilling the outcomes through formal education, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and mentored early career experience are provided.

    Topics include

    • Foundational course education,
    • Engineering fundamentals,
    • Engineering technical skills,
    • Engineering curriculum development, and
    • Business and professional skills and responsibilities.

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Front Matter
i–xvi
    Chapter 1: Introduction
    1–6
    Chapter 2: The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge
    7–66
    Chapter 3: Summary and Conclusions
    67–68
    Appendix A: Abbreviations
    69–70
    Appendix B: Glossary and Definitions
    71–72
    Appendix C: Committee Charge, Process, and Membership
    73–78
    Appendix D: Constituent Engagement Through Surveys
    79–88
    Appendix E: Application of Bloom's Taxonomy
    89–98
    Appendix F: The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge
    99–112
    Appendix G: Outcomes Relationship Map
    113–114
    Appendix H: CEBOK3 with CEBOK2 Comparison
    115–152
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    Index
    153–156
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      Errata for Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, Third Edition
      E1–E1