I choose this video to give another view point of controversies of dam building which is important to my paper. With out research we are just taking other peoples words of how things are which are usually a biased opinion. I think it is important to do research for yourself and form you own opinion.

Lots of interesting facts, also gives you a opportunity to see the dam building from start to finish. The video gives you a idea of how big the project really is. Quite frankly, I find it amazing. I've found most of time change is not always for the greater good, but sometimes a necessity.

I honestly cant do much with this video and my paper, it is more for inspiration!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_engineering

Wikipedia is a great resource for people that want a clear definition as well as facts that pertain to the subject and a little history lesson too. I have to admit that this was my first stop when I realized that I wanted to become a civil engineer. Wikipedia has made it so simple to search within a search by adding definitions which are linked to other definitions. Quite frankly I don't personally think it could have been made any easier. Say for instance you are interested in civil engineering, Wikipedia breaks down every avenue a person could take in the field. Next it gives a little history on how the profession came about and why it became a necessity in a growing society. A person researching a topic can get a little taste of everything on this site alone. My only advice would be to double check your facts with other sites.

http://www.cenews.com/

If you are interested about what is happening in your community, then I have a magazine for you. This publication offers complete and up to date information as well as current affairs directly related to you as a civil engineer. When I read something such as this magazine and become even more excited about civil engineering than I was to begin with, then I have to pass it along. This magazine will reveal the endless possibilities that a career such as civil engineering has to offer. The best part about a magazine is that these events are happening right now. Say for instance the issues the world is facing with clean drinking water and what we are doing about it, or careers in more progressive fields of engineering that involve 3d modeling are all right here. If you are undecided when it comes to what sort of civil engineering you may want to pursue, may I suggest reading these articles to grasp a better understanding of your options. Engineers face real problems on a daily basis, explore the pages to find out where you might fit in.

http://civilengineerblog.com/

The first thing to remember when entering this page is that it is a .com blog so you will find more than enough opportunities to buy something, don't get discouraged. Underlining all those ads are some serious information. The page give tons of helpful pointers for the green engineer who may be considering project management or even starting his own business. When reading through some of the information one will get a feeling that the writer of this blog is really involved with construction, and this is good. More times than not you can find yourself becoming overloaded with information. But these articles are put in lemans terms to appeal to the ever day reader. The articles offer up some helpful questions to ask your local contractor the next time you are planning a remodel of your own home. Once again this is another one of those page you will find really useful, but need to spend more time with it to reveal what it really has to offer.

http://www.asce.org/

This link was probably one of the most helpful links I ran across. It is jamb packed with all kinds of interesting information useful to the up and coming civil engineer. The wed page is very organized and offers helpful insight on current topics in the civil engineering community. It is updated frequently with news, such as the earthquake that just hit Chili and what engineers are doing for the people affected by this tragedy. The web page also offers current events and recent awards won in the world for amazing engineering feats like China's Sutong Bridge. There are also free articles and papers available for people looking for some free literature. This page also has links to career openings and conference info, seminars and anything else one could want out of a web page. If you are considering a career in the field of civil engineering give the page a couple minutes of your time.

Today I had a opportunity to interview the branch manager for a local engineering firm Shepard-Wesnitzer Inc. It was a amazing experience and was the encouragement I needed. The thought of interviewing an engineer was a little daunting especially in today’s economy. For some reason I felt like he may perceive me as just another person trying to take his job away. Thankfully the experience was exactly the opposite. The conversation revolved around the specific duties of a civil engineer and what type of firm to approach depending on the type work you what to do. He gave tons of pointers for the senior student and which tests to take before leaving the university with the reasons why. He also went on to explain which certifications are necessary for which branches of civil engineering I am interested in. All in all I walked away with a better understanding of the civil engineering field. The information I gathered during the interview will help me better explain what it is that a civil engineer does. Mostly you read about how a engineer is working on a new bridge or a high rise building but it goes way beyond that. Engineering happens almost everywhere, from the streets to the sky’s. Almost every construction project on the face of the earth today has a engineer involved in one way of another.

Arthur H. Walz, Jr., "Dam", in AccessScience@McGraw-Hill, http:// www.accessscience.com,

DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.180300

In this article the author gives a very detailed description of dam building from the very earliest of civilizations. These types of dams were primarily used for simple irrigation methods. Now with the evolution of today’s massive hydroelectric power plants the world has become dependent on them to supply a major source of energy in the United States as well as the rest of the world. The author goes on to describe how the physical properties of the land and the environmental hazards must be considered. The hazards of dam building and safety requirements are also outlined. This article will prove useful in describing the reason Dam’s came about in the first place and the many purposes they serve in a modern society. This article was found in Access Science database in the library.

"civil engineering." bureau of labor statistics. U.S Government, 19 03 2010. Web. 5 Apr 2010. .

This article is an informative introduction to anyone considering civil engineering as a career. The article comes from the Department of Labor Statistics. It gives a detailed break down of everything from the professions starting salary to the current medium wages in the U.S. This paper goes on the describe the process required to achieve the degree and what to expect when looking for a job. Being that is article is from the B.L.S web site it is up to date with the current career standing and what the future will hold in this profession. This Article will be helpful in describing what can be expected for the future in the civil engineering field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a credible site from which the job data of the U.S is compiled.

Kenneth Lazuruk, Gerald Palevsky, "Civil engineering", in AccessScience@McGraw-Hill, http:// www.accessscience.com, DOI 10.1036/1097-8542.138500

This article breaks down in complete detail almost every aspect of the civil engineering trade. The paper tells the reader what is encompassed within the many specific fields that fall under the civil title. The author describes how civil engineering has become a mandatory part of the infrastructure of a modern country. It also explains how engineering plays an integral role in insuring the safety of the people and how it promotes safe growth. Modern methods of surveying are described as well as urban planning to name few. I will use the information in this paper to describe what it is that a civil engineer does and the basic principles of why they do what they do. This is another source I used from the Access Science data base which has proved to be very useful for research and is known to be credible.

Yang, Lin. "China's Three Gorges Dam Under Fire. " Time Magazine

12 October 1997: 1. Wed. 6 Apr 2010. .

This article was picked specifically to get the oppositions point of view as well as describe some environmental impacts that follow the blocking of natural water flow. In this instance the Three gorges Dam is used which happens to be the world biggest dam and has been riddle with controversy since its infancy. The article goes on to point out the visible precursors such as algae blooms and landslides. This article will play an importing role in viewing both sides of the controversy of dam building. The fact that in a growing world with every action there is a equal and opposite reaction. This article is from Time magazine which has proven to be a credible source.