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South Dakota State University. Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
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Civil engineering was among the first disciplines taught at South Dakota State University. Early students could complete a prescribed course of study leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Prior to 1902, civil engineering courses were offered through the Department of Architectural and Agricultural Engineering or the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In 1902, the Department of Civil and Agricultural Engineering was established. In 1925, Agricultural Engineering became its own department within the Division of Agriculture, and a distinct Department of Civil Engineering has existed since.
The civil engineering curriculum covers the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure such as highways, airports, bridges, dams, water and wastewater systems, irrigation and drainage networks, and river and harbor facilities. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
The program aims to prepare professionals capable of applying scientific and engineering principles to solve civil engineering problems. It also emphasizes the development of high standards of professional conduct.