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Lecture 1: Introduction to the Department of Civil Engineering

"Lecture 1 in the Department of Civil Engineering serves as the foundational gateway to the profession, defining the field as the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. It introduces students to core sub-disciplines—structural, geotechnical, transportation, and environmental engineering—while emphasizing the engineer's primary duty to ensure public safety and sustainable infrastructure in 2026 and beyond. Defining Civil Engineering: The Architecture of Society Civil engineering is often referred to as the "mother of all engineering" because it is the oldest engineering discipline after military e..."

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