Bachelor of Engineering and Society (Co-op Optional) - Civil Engineering and Society

McMaster University

This program shapes resourceful engineers with a multidisciplinary outlook, focusing on the culture, history, and social aspects of technology, alongside civil engineering’s role in shaping interactions between people and their built and natural environments. It emphasizes designing critical societal facilities, using a blend of established theories, techniques, and emerging technologies for complex problem-solving.Core courses include:The Culture of TechnologyCase Studies in the History of TechnologyPreventive Engineering: Environmental PerspectivesSocial Control of TechnologyIn addition, three courses called Inquiry in an Engineering Context, develop skill at formulating questions, carrying out research and communicating findings. These courses help to examine the complex nature of issues like sustainable development and systems failure.

Faculty of Engineering