Fundamentals of Civil Engineering: An Introduction to the ASCE Body of Knowledge

Written for undergraduate civil engineering students as an introduction to the general education outcomes of the ASCE’s Body of Knowledge (BOK), this book explains what individuals are expected to know and be able to do by the time they enter professional practice. This text covers key topics such as sustainability, physical geography, scientific method, engineering history, public policy and ethics. Also discussed are contemporary issues, including the impacts of terrorism, conflicts over water supply, recycling and green building. Chapters include case studies, examples, sidebars and ten to twenty-five discussion questions to aid in reader comprehension.