Civil engineers use mathematics and the pure sciences of biology, chemistry and physics as the bases for the applied engineering sciences of fluid, particulate (soil) and solid mechanics. These engineering sciences in turn form the rational framework for analyzing a wide variety of applications involving environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation and water resources problems. Civil engineers are involved in both the design and construction of facilities that affect all aspects of human life.

 The civil engineering program at Manhattan College was founded in 1892 and has continued without interruption since then. It is the oldest engineering degree program at the College. Over the years the program's curriculum has been broadened to include environmental engineering and, most recently, construction management to meet the changing needs of society. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers a broad, traditional undergraduate curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree. Graduate study leading to a Master of Science in Civil Engineering degree is available in the specialty areas of construction management and environmental, geotechnical and structural engineering.

 The faculty of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department increasingly use the sophisticated Blackboard™ (Bb) educational system in their courses to complement traditional teaching and communication methods. Guests are allowed to visit the College's Bb site and have access to many components of the courses posted there. This is an especially useful tool for prospective students as they can easily review course syllabi on line to see if a course meets their educational needs. Click here to access the Manhattan College Bb site.

 The Manhattan College Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is also the administrative home of the Manhattan College School of Engineering Center for Geotechnology (CGT) which was established in 2001 to foster growth in the geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering specialty areas of civil engineering. The CGT supports the efforts of the United States Universities Council on Geotechnical Education and Research (USUCGER) through the USUCGER membership of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department.

Contact information ...

e-mail: civldept@manhattan.edu [see Faculty & Staff section for individual addresses]

telephone: (718) 862-7171 [see Faculty & Staff section for individual direct-dial numbers]

telefax: (718) 862-8035 [same number for all Department faculty and staff so please indicate recipient's name clearly on first sheet]

postal mail and shipping address:

 Manhattan College
 Civil and Environmental Engineering Department
 Bronx, NY 10471-4098
 U.S.A.

physical address:

 Room 213 - Leo Engineering Building
 3825 Corlear Avenue
 Bronx, NY 10463-2348

Are you...

... visiting the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department for the first time? A map and directions can be found in the Facilities section.

... wondering if the College is open today? Call the special telephone number for weather-closing information: (718) 862-7103.