Written for undergraduate civil engineering students as an introduction to the general education outcomes of the ASCE's Body of Knowledge (BOK), this book explains what individuals are expected to know and be able to do by the time they enter professional practice. This text covers key topics such as sustainability, physical geography, scientific method, engineering history, public policy, and ethics. Also discussed are contemporary issues, including the impacts of terrorism, conflicts over water supply, recycling, and green building. Chapters include case studies, examples, sidebars, and ten to twenty-five discussion questions to aid in reader comprehension.

Richard McCuen is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maryland.

Foreword, Preface, Chapter 1. Introduction, Chapter 2. Humanities, Chapter 3. Social Sciences, Chapter 4. Experimentation, Chapter 5. Sustainability, Chapter 6. Contemporary Issues and Historical Perspectives, Chapter 7. Risk and Uncertainty, Chapter 8. Communication, Chapter 9. Public Policy, Chapter 10. Globalization, Chapter 11. Leadership, Chapter 12. Teamwork, Chapter 13. Attitudes, Chapter 14. Lifelong Learning, Chapter 15. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities, Appendix A: Communication, Appendix B: Creativity and Innovation