1. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY L. C
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Chris Johnson, Chair
Office: 151G Link Hall
Phone:

2. Civil & Environmental Engineering
…is a people-serving profession
…is a field of engineering
that deals with the design,
construction and maintenance
of facilities that support our
life-style and way of life

3. Structural Engineering
Deals with the analysis and
design of structures
Structural engineers:
design buildings, bridges,
offshore structures, space
platforms to support their
own weight and the static and
dynamic loads they carry
apply new techniques and methods
to upgrade and rehabilitate
existing structures

4. Environmental Engineering
Environmental engineers apply knowledge of physical, chemical and biological processes to devise methodologies and design facilities to:
destroy toxic substances
remove pollutants from air, water & soil
dispose of solid wastes
contain hazardous substances
develop efficient strategies for potable water supply

5. Geotechnical Engineering
Deals with engineering challenges associated with soil and rock
Geotechnical engineers:
design foundations, dams, tunnels, embankments, pavements, retaining walls and landfills
perform soil tests
evaluate stability of slopes and fills
evaluate seepage of ground water
evaluate potential settlement of buildings

6. Transportation Engineering
Deals with the design of all
types of transportation systems
Transportation engineers:
design highways, subways,
railroads, airfields and ship docks
perform traffic studies and
recommend solutions to improve
traffic flow and to mitigate
congestion in mass transit system
devise new transportation methods (for example, high speed trains) to reduce transit time

7. Water Resources Engineering
Deals with the physical control of water
Water resources engineers:
supply water for cities, industries and farmlands
design flood prevention strategies design drainage systems

8. Construction Engineering and Management
Deals with the construction phase of a project
Construction engineers and managers apply knowledge of construction methods and equipment, along with principles of financing, planning and managing, to turn the designs of other engineers into useful facilities

9. Challenges in Civil & Environmental Engineering
rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure – as a ‘green’ infrastructure!
providing clean water for consumption and irrigation
engaging in green design and sustainable development

10. Curricula Two Accredited Degree Programs: B.S. in Civil Engineering
B.S. in Environmental Engineering
Math
Science
Physics, Chemistry and Geology
Social Science and Humanities
Economic and social issues
Global affairs
Public policies and policy studies
Writing
Engineering (Major) Requirements
Technical Electives
Professional Elective
Free Elective

11. Hands-on Learning

12. Extensions Minors New: Energy Systems Minor Management Studies
Construction Management
Mathematics
Economics
Geography
Architecture
Chemistry
…and many more
New: Energy Systems Minor
Renewable Energy
Nuclear Engineering

13. Extensions Renée Crown Honors Program Five-year BS+MS
By invitation or application
Funding for senior thesis research
Five-year BS+MS
Apply after junior year
Take 2-3 grad courses in senior year
50% tuition discount for 5th year
Five-year joint BS+MBA
Joint program with Whitman School of Management

14. Student Activities Professional Organizations Honor Societies
American Society of Civil Engineers
Society of Environmental Engineers
American Water Works Association
Engineers Without Borders
Kenya Project
U.S. Green Building Council Student Chapter
National Society of Black Engineers
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Honor Societies
Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineering)
Tau Beta Pi (All Engineering)

15. Student Life

16. Study Abroad Year-Long: London, England Semester Programs
City University (Environmental)
University College (Civil)
Semester Programs
Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)
Ireland (Dublin)
Madrid (Univ. of Madrid)
Strasbourg, France (Univ. Strasbourg)
Hong Kong (City University, Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Beijing (Tsinghua Univ.)
Santiago, Chile (Catholic Univ.)
Istanbul, Turkey
Short-Term (Course) Programs
DaVinci: Artist and Engineer
Aqueducts of Ancient Rome
Raymond International Summer Internship Program: Dubai and Saudi Arabia

17. Where Our Graduates Go

18. Employment Opportunities in Civil & Environmental Engineering
Government:
Department of Public Works (DPW)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Port Authorities
Department of the Interior (DOI)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Industry:
Engineering/Consulting companies
Architectural/Engineering firms
Manufacturers and other industrial companies
Universities, Research Institutes and National Labs

19. October 12, 2010 – Copiapo, Chile

20. Questions?

21. Branches of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Structural
Environmental
Geotechnical
Transportation
Water resources
City/Site Planning
Construction Engineering and Management
Hydraulics

22. Hydraulic Engineering
Deals with problems associated
with water distribution
Hydraulic engineers
design pipelines,
pumping stations,
canals and open channels

23. City/Site Planning
Work with architects and city officials to tackle issues such as zoning, land utilization, city planning, and urban renewal

24. August 1, 2007 – Minneapolis, Minnesota

25. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Contact
Chris E. Johnson (Environmental Program Director)
Office: 462C Link+
Phone:

26. Full-Time Faculty Environmental Engineering Dr. David Chandler
Dr. Andria Costello Staniec
Dr. Cliff Davidson
Dr. Charles Driscoll
Dr. Chris Johnson – Interim Chair
Dr. Raymond Letterman
Geotechnical Engineering
Dr. Shobha Bhatia
Dr. Samuel Clemence
Dr. Dawit Negussey
Structural and Construction Engineering
Dr. Riyad Aboutaha
Dr. Eric Lui
Dr. O.M. (Sam) Salem

27. Surveying
Deals with the determination of the positions of points on or near the earth surface
Surveyors:
measure horizontal and vertical distances
between objects and angles between lines
establish points and lines by predetermined
angular and linear measurements
working with cartographers to develop
topographic maps