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Civil Engineering

Collection Development Policy Statement

Library's Collection Development Objectives

Support basic and applied research at the undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. levels, including studies of national and international importance with applications in major areas of engineering science, including environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation and water resources. The department's strong commitment to research is strengthened through involvement in projects with the Louisiana Water Resources Research Institute, the Hazardous Waste Research Center, the Remote Sensing and Engineering Processing Lab, the Institute for Recyclable Materials, and the Louisiana Transportation Research Center.

Curriculum Program Descriptions

Civil engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and physical sciences is applied to develop economic ways to utilize materials and forces of nature for the well-being of people and the environment. Environmental engineering students can develop expertise in water quality, air quality, water or wastewater treatment, and solid or industrial wastes. The department supports the Interdepartmental M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Engineering Science.

Degree Programs

B.S. in Civil Engineering

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering

Degrees Awarded

 

1995-96

1996-97

1997-98

1998-99

1999-00

2000-01

2001-02

2002-03

2003-04

2004-05

Bachelor 60 57 87 78 77 67 66 61 50 75
Master 32 24 9 13 7 11 13 20 28 19
Doctoral 3 5 8 5 10 2 8 7 9 7

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Areas of Specialization/Research

New and Expanding Areas of Interest

CD ROMs, Electronic Books, Remotely Accessed Texts

LSU Libraries will purchase CD ROM works on a case by case basis when requested by faculty members or graduate students in need of enhanced capabilities afforded by CD ROMs. The LSU Libraries recognizes that electronic information, e-books, electronic paper, etc. merit attention. The purchase of access to remote data and texts, such as J-STOR and others, will be pursued when the ownership of remote products will benefit the greatest number of students, staff, and faculty at the best possible price. Purchase of remotely accessed texts must follow the policy and procedures set forth in Procedures for Acquiring and Processing Electronic Resources.

Classed Analysis

See Appendix A.

Prepared: January 15, 1998
Updated: March 15, 2003


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