Current Seminar Offerings
Seminars provide an opportunity to explore specialized topics, connect with industry professionals and alumni, and learn about career pathways in civil and environmental engineering. Browse the seminars offered each quarter below.
Fall
ECI 191B: Construction Management Engineering Seminar
Units: 1
Course Description: This one-unit seminar series is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all class levels interested in all aspects of project delivery, including the construction of civil and mechanical engineering infrastructure. The class consists of weekly lectures by construction engineering professionals with first-hand knowledge of the technical and administrative workings of the industry. Speakers range from junior engineers to seasoned veterans. One or more large-scale projects are typically described, highlighting opportunities for innovative thinking. Speakers often view the seminar series as a recruitment opportunity and encourage communication on that front.
The goal of this seminar series is to provide students with a broad understanding of different types of civil infrastructure construction from the perspectives of contractors, suppliers, consultants and owners. Students will also learn about various aspects of project management, including estimating, scheduling, scoping and contract law, among other topics.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Activities: Lecture (1 hour)
ECI 191A — Advocating for Equity in Engineering
Units: 1
Course Description: Diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in engineering academia and professional culture. Challenges specific to engineering and tools to empower students to take action.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Activities: Lecture (1 hour)
Winter
ECI 191B: Construction Management Engineering Seminar
Units: 1
Course Description: This one-unit seminar series is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all class levels interested in all aspects of project delivery, including the construction of civil and mechanical engineering infrastructure. The class consists of weekly lectures by construction engineering professionals with first-hand knowledge of the technical and administrative workings of the industry. Speakers range from junior engineers to seasoned veterans. One or more large-scale projects are typically described, highlighting opportunities for innovative thinking. Speakers often view the seminar series as a recruitment opportunity and encourage communication on that front.
The goal of this seminar series is to provide students with a broad understanding of different types of civil infrastructure construction from the perspectives of contractors, suppliers, consultants and owners. Students will also learn about various aspects of project management, including estimating, scheduling, scoping and contract law, among other topics.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Activities: Lecture (1 hour)
ECI 191C: Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Pathways
Units: 1
Course Description: Explore a variety of career paths in civil and environmental engineering while engaging with CEE alumni through panel discussions.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion (1 hour)
Spring
ECI 191B: Construction Management Engineering Seminar
Units: 1
Course Description: This one-unit seminar series is open to undergraduate and graduate students of all class levels interested in all aspects of project delivery, including the construction of civil and mechanical engineering infrastructure. The class consists of weekly lectures by construction engineering professionals with first-hand knowledge of the technical and administrative workings of the industry. Speakers range from junior engineers to seasoned veterans. One or more large-scale projects are typically described, highlighting opportunities for innovative thinking. Speakers often view the seminar series as a recruitment opportunity and encourage communication on that front.
The goal of this seminar series is to provide students with a broad understanding of different types of civil infrastructure construction from the perspectives of contractors, suppliers, consultants and owners. Students will also learn about various aspects of project management, including estimating, scheduling, scoping and contract law, among other topics.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Activities: Lecture (1 hour)