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Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics

October 15, 2015

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Civil engineers are tasked with building and maintaining bridges and dams, water treatment and manufacturing plants, energy systems, roads, airports, sea ports, skyscrapers and sports arenas – all constructed to withstand the forces of nature and humankind and using materials and methods that will not take from the needs of future generations.

Transportation engineering focuses on roads and highways and improving traffic flow.

Organization: The University of Arizona College of Engineering
Location: http://civil.arizona.edu/
Website: http://civil.arizona.edu/
Principal Contact: Karen Van Winkle, vanwinkk@email.arizona.edu, 520.621.2266
Training Focus Areas: Engineering and Design, Other
State: Arizona
Target Education Levels: Bachelors Degree, Certificate, Masters Degree, Minor Program
Training Types: Education

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