Civil & Environmental Engineering & Geodetic Science

Civil and environmental engineering and geodetic science is about preparing professionals in service to society, by developing new and better ways of improving the quality of life for people in work, leisure and travel, and improving the science of observing our world. This requires the skillful conception, planning, design, construction, and operation of facilities that enfold modern life, ranging from transit systems to waste treatment facilities to space satellites.

In the 21st century, the demand for civil and environmental engineers and geodetic scientists will increase significantly, due in part by efforts to rebuild, improve and make secure our country’s infrastructure, including our highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, harbors, airports, waterways, railways, power plants, air and water treatment plants, drainage systems, and waste disposal facilities.

Opportunities for Students

Civil and environmental engineering and geodetic science at the Ohio State University offers students an exciting academic program enhanced by experiences in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Our department offers a challenging intellectual experience designed to provide students with the resources and background necessary to pursue activities in various interdisciplinary areas of civil and environmental engineering.