Richard H. McCuen (University of Maryland, College Park, USA), Edna Z. Ezzell (Fulton, Maryland, USA), Melanie K. Wong (University of Maryland, College Park, USA)

Fundamentals of Civil Engineering

An Introduction to the ASCE Body of Knowledge

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 230mm x 157mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 378g
• ISBN-13: 9781439851487
• ISBN-10: 1439851484
• Artikelnr.: 32891498

Autorenporträt

Richard McCuen is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maryland.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Humanities
Chapter 3. Social Sciences
Chapter 4. Experimentation
Chapter 5. Sustainability
Chapter 6. Contemporary Issues and Historical Perspectives
Chapter 7. Risk and Uncertainty
Chapter 8. Communication
Chapter 9. Public Policy
Chapter 10. Globalization
Chapter 11. Leadership
Chapter 12. Teamwork
Chapter 13. Attitudes
Chapter 14. Lifelong Learning
Chapter 15. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Appendix A: Communication
Appendix B: Creativity and Innovation