1. Self-Study Report Civil and Environmental Engineering Brigham Young University

2. 33,000 students Largest private university Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints All 50 states, 100 countries Incoming freshmen Ave ACT = 27.6/36.0 Ave GPA = 3.76/4.0

3. College of Engineering Engineering and Technology 3200 Students Strong research and graduate program

4. Civil and Environmental Engineering 465 Students 18 faculty Four specialty areas Geotechnical Structural Transportation Water/Environmental

5. Faculty 18 faculty Rank 11 full professor 2 associate professor 5 assistant professor 9/18 registered PE

6. Faculty/Staff M. Brett Borup Associate Professor Clemson U. Henry N. Christiansen Professor Stanford U. Wayne Downs Associate Professor U. Florida Richard J. Balling Professor U.C. Berkeley Olani S. Durrant Professor New Mexico State U. Fernando S. Fonseca Assistant Professor U. Illinois Steven E. Benzley Professor U.C. Davis Warren K. Lucas Assistant Professor U. Kansas David W. Jensen Professor M.I.T. Norman L. Jones Professor U. Texas Austin

7. Faculty/Staff E. James Nelson Assistant Professor B.Y.U. Kyle Rollins Professor U.C. Berkeley Mitsuru Saito Professor Purdue U. Lavere B. Merritt Professor U. Washington Glen Thurgood Professor Texas A&M U. T. Leslie Youd Professor Iowa State U. A. Woodruff Miller Professor Stanford U. Alan Zundel Assistant Res. Professor B.Y.U. David O. Anderson Laboratory Technician Computer Support Representative

8. Faculty Distribution Structures Balling Benzley Christiansen Fonseca Jensen Lucas Durrant Geotechnical Jones Rollins Youd Transportation Saito Thurgood Guthrie Environmental & Water Resources Borup Downs Merritt Miller Nelson Zundel

9. Students 465 Students 400 undergraduate 65 graduate Ave. graduates/yr 82 B.S. 37 M.S. 2 Ph.D. Student/Faculty Ratio 15 25 Peer Institutions BYU 23.5

10. Students Entrance to Professional Program Acceptance GPA (>1.7) in pre-professional courses (100 students total per year) Last Year’s Admittance (83 students admitted - 5 students rejected) Entering Freshmen Ave ACT: 26.7/36.0 Ave High School GPA: 3.65/4.0 Graduating Seniors 85.1% have served missions 66.3% speak foreign languages 95% Placement

11. Facilities Office space (2356 ft 2 ) Classrooms College computer labs (220 cpus - 5077 ft 2 ) Computer teaching classroom (35 cpus - 1659 ft 2 ) Supercomputer

12. Laboratories Concrete lab (3500 ft 2 ) Environmental lab (2000 ft 2 ) Fluids lab (4000 ft 2 ) Testing lab (1600 ft 2 ) Soils lab (1600 ft 2 ) Structures lab (4800 ft 2 )

13. Support Department budget TA: $110K Supplies: $130K Internally funded research: $23K Externally funded research: $1.6M

14. Institutional Objectives Educate the minds and spirits of students Advance truth and knowledge Extend the blessings of learning to members of the Church in all parts of the world Develop friends for the University and the Church BYU President Merrill J. Bateman

15. Program Educational Objectives Provide our students with a broad-based educational experience including an exposure to the liberal arts and a strong foundation in basic math and science Maintain a strong program built around four fundamental civil engineering disciplines: geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources and environmental engineering Develop civil engineering graduates with integrity and a commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and who are prepared for life- long service to community, church, and profession A. Woodruff Miller Chair

16. Outcomes 1. An understanding of fundamental principles of mathematics and science 2. An understanding of fundamental engineering science 3. An understanding of geotechnical engineering 4. An understanding of structural engineering

17. Outcomes, pt II 5. An understanding of transportation engineering 6. An understanding of water resource and environmental engineering 7. The ability to design civil engineering systems and solve open-ended problems 8. The ability to communicate ideas effectively

18. Outcomes, pt III 9. The ability to use modern engineering tools 10. An understanding of professional practice and a commitment to life-long learning. 11. An awareness of cultural, societal, and environmental issues 12. A commitment to serve as professional engineers of integrity and faith

19. Sample Competencies

20. Constituencies Board of Trustees University Administration College Administration Department Faculty Students Alumni External Advisory Board

21. Review Process Competency Tracking on Exams Fundamentals of Engineering Exam Exit Interviews Alumni Surveys Annual External Review Student Evaluations Department/College/University Review

22. Evaluation Areas of Focus Evaluation of Objectives Evaluation of Objectives and Outcome Assessment Outcome Assessment 1. Department Faculty Review 2. College Admin. Review 3. University Admin. Review 4. External Review Board 1. Student Evaluations 2. Alumni Surveys 3. Exit Interviews 1. Competency Tracking on Exams 2. Fundamentals of Engineering

23. Program Evaluation Evaluation of objectives Outcome assessment Determine educational objectives Evaluate/ assess Input from constituencies Define Outcomes Design assessment strategy Formal Instruction/ activities

24. Curriculum Strategy

25. Course-Outcome Relationship OutcomeCourses 1. Mathematics and ScienceMath 112, 113, 302, 303, Math/Sci Elective, Geol 330, Chem 105, Phscs 123, CE En 271 2. Fundamental Engineering ScienceCE En 103, 203, 204, 332, 305 3. Geotechnical EngineeringCE En 341 4. Structural EngineeringCE En 321, 424 5. Transportation EngineeringCE En 361 6. Water/EnvironmentalCE En 351, 431/433 7. DesignCE En 424, 470 8. Oral and Written CommunicationAmer. Htg. 100, A&L Elective, Bio 100, SS Elective, Hist. of Civ. 1, Hist. of Civ. 2, Eng 316, CE En 470 9. Modern Engineering ToolsCE En 112, 113, 270 10. Prof. Practice and Life-Long Learning CE En 100A-B, CE En 200A-B, CE En 300A-B, CE En 400A-B 11. Cultural, Society, Environmental Issues GE Courses, CE En 100A-B, CE En 200A-B, CE En 300A-B, CE En 400A- B 12. Integrity, FaithRelA 121, RelA 122, RelA 211, RelA 324, Rel Elective 1, Rel Elective 2

26. ABET Criteria 3 – Outcome Relationship ABET Criterion 3 OutcomesBYU Outcomes (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering Attributes 1, 2 (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data Competencies 2.5.2, 2.6.7, 3.8, 5.5, 7.3 (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs Competencies 2.6.4, 2.6.5, 3.7, 4.2.1-5, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 9.2.4, Attribute 7 (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teamsAttribute 7, competencies 8.1.3, 9.3.3 (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems Attributes 2-6 (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityAttribute 12 (g) an ability to communicate effectivelyAttribute 8 (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context Attribute 11 (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life- long learning Competencies 10.7-8 (j) a knowledge of contemporary issuesCompetencies 11.1-2 (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Attribute 9

27. ABET CE Criteria – Outcome Relationship ABET Civil Engineering CriteriaBYU Attributes/Competencies Proficiency in mathematics through differential equations; probability and statistics; calculus- based physics; and general chemistry Attribute 1 Proficiency in a minimum of four (4) recognized major civil engineering areas Attributes 3-6 The ability to conduct laboratory experiments and to critically analyze and interpret data in more than one of the recognized major civil engineering areas Competencies 2.5.2, 2.6.7, 3.8, 5.5, 7.3 The ability to perform civil engineering design by means of design experiences integrated throughout the professional component of the curriculum Competencies 2.6.4, 2.6.5, 3.7, 4.2.1-5, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 9.2.4, Attribute 7 An understanding of professional practice issues such as: procurement of work; bidding versus quality based selection processes; how the design professionals and the construction professions interact to construct a project Competencies 10.1-2 The importance of professional licensure and continuing education; and/or other professional practice issues Competencies 10.3-6

28. Program Objective – Outcome Relationship Program Educational ObjectiveProgram Outcomes A. Provide our students with a broad-based educational experience including an exposure to the liberal arts and a strong foundation in basic math and science. Attribute 1 B. Maintain a strong program built around four fundamental civil engineering disciplines: water and environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and structural engineering. Attributes 2-11 C. Develop civil engineering graduates with integrity and a commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and who are prepared for life- long service to community, church, and profession. Attribute 12

29. Course Syllabi and Outcomes

30. Annual External Review Review conducted each October External advisory board Recommendations discussed by the faculty Results/changes archived

31. Competency Tracking on Exams Competencies listed on all course syllabi Each question on mid-term and final exams is linked to a competency After grading, secretaries record scores by competency in database Overall performance for each competency reviewed each semester Resulting changes are archived

32. History of Exam-Competency Scores OutcomeF 2000W 2001Sp 2001Su 2001F 2001W 2002Mean 1. Basic math & science 86.6 80.485.586.886.1 2. Engineering fundamentals74.375.877.483.281.373.476.2 3. Geotechnical engineering83.986.0 81.386.185.0 4. Structural engineering80.177.892.7 80.580.281.5 5. Transportation engineering74.3 78.3 74.375.475.5 6. Water resource/env. Eng.79.376.381.476.574.880.077.6 7. Design89.083.186.681.783.186.684.9 8. Communications92.594.6 92.891.192.8 9. Modern engineering tools95.0 94.8 92.098.993.9 10. Professional practice99.1 98.798.9 11. Cult., soc., env. Awareness97.579.8 75.854.791.681.8 12. Integrity, faith90.487.9 77.897.196.991.4

33. FE Exam Most CE En majors take FE exam State FE exam board now records major and school of all examinees Detailed listing by subject area is provided Results discussed by faculty Results/changes archived

34. Student Performance on FE Exam Oct. 1999April 2000Oct. 2000April 2001Oct. 2001 BYUNat’lBYUNat’lBYUNat’lBYUNat’lBYUNat’l # Examinees Taking402410233224281587292337532789 # Examinees Passing401645212104271286281801491910 %Examinees Passing100%68%91%65%96%81%97%77%93%67%

35. Performance by Subject Area SubjectOutcomeOct. 1999Apr. 2000Oct. 2000Apr. 2001Oct. 2001Mean Chemistry163.062.065.0 73.065.6 Computers984.064.072.088.077.0 Dynamics260.045.062.066.056.057.8 Elect. Circuits 42.035.031.045.039.038.4 Eng. Economics763.066.081.074.073.071.4 Ethics1285.078.089.084.083.083.8 Fluid Mechanics273.067.054.075.067.067.2 Materials273.057.061.066.058.063.0 Mathematics166.0 64.065.069.066.0 Mechanics265.055.054.075.070.063.8 Statics276.056.067.060.066.065.0 Thermodynamics 48.052.053.061.0 55.0 Const. Mgmt. 87.052.050.031.037.051.4 Comp/Num Mthds967.076.077.079.063.072.4 Environmental Eng.674.054.058.056.073.063.0 Hydrlc/Hydrolg658.043.074.057.067.059.8 Legal/Prof Aspects1068.081.060.063.067.067.8 Structural Analysis463.059.057.042.063.056.8 Structural Design4,743.057.058.048.039.049.0 Soil Mech & Found348.075.043.065.066.059.4 Surveying965.054.069.044.066.059.6 Transportation558.060.063.067.068.063.2 Water Treatment655.056.067.053.065.059.2

36. Comparison to Nat’l Average CategoryOutcomeBYUNat'lDiff Chemistry166589 Computers9776116 Dynamics258545 Elect. Circuits 3940-2 Eng. Economics7736211 Ethics1281765 Fluid Mechanics2665610 Materials262539 Mathematics1665512 Mechanics264559 Statics266579 Thermodynamics 554510 Const. Mgmt. 52484 Comp/Num Mthds9735519 Environmental Eng.662548 Hydrlc/Hydrolg6615011 Legal/Prof Aspects1067644 Structural Analysis456497 Structural Design4,747425 Soil Mech & Found356488 Surveying9614714 Transportation5625012 Water Treatment659518

37. Performance by Outcome OutcomeOct. 1999Apr. 2000Oct. 2000Apr. 2001Oct. 2001Mean 1. Basic math & science64.564.064.565.071.065.8 2. Engineering fundamentals69.456.059.668.463.4 3. Geotechnical engineering48.075.043.065.066.059.4 4. Structural engineering53.058.057.545.051.052.9 5. Transportation engineering58.060.063.067.068.063.2 6. Water resource/env. Eng.62.351.066.355.368.360.7 7. Design53.061.569.561.056.060.2 8. Communicationsn/a 9. Modern engineering tools72.064.772.770.368.769.7 10. Professional practice68.081.060.063.067.067.8 11. Cult., soc., env. Awarenessn/a 12. Integrity, faith85.078.089.084.083.083.8

38. Comparison to Nat’l Average OutcomeBYUNat'lDiff 1. Basic math & science66.156.110.0 2. Engineering fundamentals63.155.08.1 3. Geotechnical engineering55.747.78.0 4. Structural engineering51.845.86.1 5. Transportation engineering62.050.211.8 6. Water resource/env. eng.60.551.68.9 7. Design60.051.98.1 8. Communicationsn/a 9. Modern engineering tools70.254.216.1 10. Professional practice67.363.73.7 11. Cult., soc., env. Awarenessn/a 12. Ethics, integrity, faith81.075.75.3

39. Exit Interviews Graduating students Interview with chair Questionnaire Results discussed by faculty Changes archived

40. Exit Interview Ratings OutcomeDec. '00April '01Aug. '01Dec. '01April ‘02 1. Basic math & science8.78.18.78.57.9 2. Engineering fundamentals8.78.58.48.98.2 3. Geotechnical engineering8.37.68.7 8.1 4. Structural engineering8.88.18.68.98.5 5. Transportation engineering6.36.87.07.77.3 6. Water resource/env. eng.8.58.49.18.98.3 7. Design7.68.08.68.57.6 8. Communications7.57.8 8.1 9. Modern engineering tools7.58.78.98.68.5 10. Professional practice8.78.59.09.38.6 11. Cult., soc., env. awareness8.38.08.47.98.0 12. Integrity, faith9.69.39.69.79.1

41. Alumni Surveys On-line survey conducted in 2001 Survey questions tied to attributes- competencies Postcards sent to alumni who graduated 3-5 years ago Results reviewed by faculty Changes to program archived

42. Survey Results OutcomeRatingsMeasures Dev.Imp.Dev/ImpDev+Imp 1. Math & Science4.093.651.127.74 2. Fund. Eng. Science4.384.351.018.73 3. Geotechnical4.063.411.197.47 4. Structural3.743.451.087.19 5. Transportation3.182.851.126.03 6. Water/Env.4.093.581.147.67 7. Design3.974.350.918.32 8. Communication4.054.670.878.71 9. Modern Eng. Tools3.764.150.917.91 10. Prof. Practice3.124.0610.777.18 11. Cult., Soc., Env. Awareness3.563.511.027.07 12. Integrity/Faith4.594.391.048.98

43. Student Evaluations Students fill out evaluation at the end of each course Two parts to the evaluation Standard university questions Supplement based on competencies

44. Student Evaluation Ratings OutcomeF 2001W 2002Mean 1. Basic math & science78.086.385.3 2. Engineering fundamentals82.081.581.8 3. Geotechnical engineering87.085.386.1 4. Structural engineering89.486.788.1 5. Transportation engineering80.075.676.0 6. Water resource/env. eng.90.086.887.3 7. Design80.884.983.3 8. Communications74.174.974.5 9. Modern engineering tools80.083.182.0 10. Professional practice80.075.577.8 11. Cult., soc., env. awareness79.374.777.0 12. Integrity, faith88.477.085.1

45. Summary of Assessment Results OutcomeEx-Comp.Stud. Eval.Alum. Surv.FE ExamExit Int.Mean 1. Basic math & science86.185.381.865.884.880.8 2. Engineering fundamentals76.285.387.663.486.479.8 3. Geotechnical engineering85.085.381.259.483.178.8 4. Structural engineering81.585.374.852.986.076.1 5. Transportation engineering75.585.363.663.269.371.4 6. Water resource/env. eng.77.685.381.860.787.078.5 7. Design84.985.379.460.281.778.3 8. Communications92.885.381.0n/a78.084.3 9. Modern engineering tools93.985.375.269.784.381.7 10. Professional practice98.985.362.467.888.680.6 11. Cult., soc., env. awareness81.885.371.2n/a81.880.0 12. Integrity, faith91.485.391.883.895.389.5

46. Overall Performance vs. Measure

47. Performance vs. Measure, cont.

48. Overall Outcome Performance 1Basic math & science 2Engineering fundamentals 3Geotechnical engineering 4Structural engineering 5Transportation engineering 6Water resource/env. eng. 7Design 8Communications 9Modern engineering tools 10Professional practice 11Cult., soc., env. awareness 12Integrity, faith

49. Summary Strong faculty, good institutional support Excellent students Published objectives unique to institution Outcomes-based curriculum strategy Thorough, well-designed assessment strategy Ongoing improvement with documented results