Civil and Environmental Engineering Nazarbayev University

Overview

The development of the natural resources has been the basis for the economic growth of Kazakhstan, however the other side of this development, the environmental issues have been always segregated and forgotten for a long time. Now it is time for civil and environmental engineers to do their pivotal roles, i.e. the natural resources should be wisely and properly developed by the engineers to prevent their extinctions under a fair environmental protection regime.

We believe that the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and its relevant disciplines are required to produce the essential engineering education for students and training programs for site professionals and to harbor and carry out significant research projects to solve serious impending environmental disasters such as climate change and global contaminant transport, threatening the longevity of the earth and human well-being.

Consequently, we believe that the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department plays critical and proper roles for the society of Kazakhstan by focusing on the expertise of the faculty members, developed ABET-based core courses, and relevant research projects.

Learning Outcomes of the Program 

On successful completion of the Civil and Environmental Engineering program at Nazarbayev University, students will be able to: 

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
• An ability to apply the engineering design process to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration for public health and safety, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, economic, and other factors, as appropriate to the discipline;
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
• An ability to recognize the ongoing need to acquire new knowledge, to choose appropriate learning strategies, and to apply this knowledge;
• An ability to function effectively as a member or leader of a team that establishes goals, plans tasks, meets deadlines, and creates a collaborative and inclusive environment.