Civil Engineering

Mahmoud Reda Taha, Chairperson
Civil Engineering
Centennial Engineering Center 3020
MSC01 1070
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-2722
http://civil.unm.edu/

Professors
Julia E. Coonrod, Ph.D., University of Texas*
Walter H. Gerstle, Ph.D., Cornell University*
Kerry J. Howe, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign*
Tang-Tat Percy Ng, Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute*
Timothy J. Ross, Ph.D., Stanford University*
Andrew J. Schuler, PhD., University of California at Berkeley*
John C. Stormont, Ph.D., University of Arizona*
Mahmoud Reda Taha, Ph.D., The University of Calgary**
Rafiqul Tarefder, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma**

Associate Professors
Susan Bogus Halter, Ph.D., University of Colorado**
Mark C. Stone, Ph.D., Washington State University*

Assistant Professors
Jose M. Cerrato, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Ricardo Gonzalez-Pinon, Ph.D., Oregon State University
Fernando Moreu, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign**
Gregory M. Rowangould, Ph.D., University of California at Davis
Vanessa Valentin, Ph.D., Purdue University

Lecturer II
Michael A. Gonzalez, B.S., University of New Mexico

Professors Emeriti
James D. Brogan, Ph.D., University of Tennessee**
Marion M. Cottrell, M.S., University of New Mexico
Jerome W. Hall, Ph.D., University of Washington*
Richard J. Heggen, Ph.D., Oregon State University
Cornie L. Hulsbos, Ph.D., Iowa State University
Roy L. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
James R. Matthews, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla**
Gerald W. May, Ph.D., University of Colorado
Jerald L. Rounds, Ph.D., University of Dundee**
Glenn A. Sears, Engr., Stanford University
Stephen P. Shelton, Ph.D., University of Tennessee*
Bruce M. Thomson, Ph.D., Rice University*

* Registered Professional Engineer in New Mexico
** Registered Professional Engineer in a state or territory other than New Mexico

Introduction

The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico provides a high-quality learning environment for its undergraduate and graduate students, and promotes lifelong learning for practicing professionals. The Department’s focus is on quality instruction in engineering and construction management, innovative research, and community engagement.

Requirements for bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Construction Management include the requirements of the University of New Mexico Core Curriculum. In some cases, the choice of courses is left to the student. See specific core requirements and allowable courses.

Civil Engineering Laboratories

The civil engineering laboratories are designed to be an integral part of the educational process as well as an introduction to modern industrial laboratory practice in materials quality control, design and research. Well-equipped instructional laboratories are provided for engineering measurements, civil engineering materials, geotechnical engineering, fluid mechanics and environmental engineering. Modern experimental equipment and techniques are utilized in all laboratories.

Computational Facilities

Throughout the curriculum the student is exposed to a variety of computational equipment. The department has personal computers available for student use that are connected to the University’s central computing system.