Program Educational Objectives:
The civil engineering program prepares graduates who will:
- Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
- Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
- Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
- Demonstrate a concern for justice, ethical behavior, and societal improvement through participation in professional and civic organizations.
Civil engineers design, construct, and operate the world's infrastructure - from highways and bridges to water systems and prominent skyscrapers.
The program begins with mathematics and science topics in the first year, and engineering science courses in the sophomore year. Junior and senior year courses are devoted to analysis and design topics. CE electives and professional electives are available in various specialties for students to pursue their particular fields of interest. Throughout the four-year curriculum, emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation, good oral and written communication skills, and hands-on laboratory and project work to graduate well-rounded engineers from the program.
The civil engineering program leads to a bachelor of science in civil engineering (B.S.C.E.) degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Degree Requirements
Common Engineering Requirements — 47 hours
| CHM 207 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 277 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| EGR 110 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| EGR 111 | Engineering Computing with Applications | 2 |
| EGR 300 | Introduction to Capstone Project | 1 |
| EGR 351 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| EGR 361 | Analysis of Engineering Data | 3 |
| MTH 201 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 202 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 301 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MTH 321 | Ordinary Differential Equation | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics Lecture | 4 |
| PHY 205 | General Physics Lecture | 4 |
| | Professional Electives (9 semester hours) | 9 |
EGR 110: For transfer students into the Shiley School who have declared a major and have not had an Introduction to Engineering course, the dean may approve the substitution of an engineering or computer science elective depending on the student’s educational background.
Professional Electives: The professional electives may be a combination of courses (each 3-credits or more unless approved by the program chair) offered by the University at the 200-level or higher. The professional elective credits may be used towards courses offered by the Shiley School, a University minor, or a course cluster. Professional elective credit may not be awarded for AP, IB, & CLEP examinations, or ROTC credit.
Civil Engineering Requirements — 54 hours
| CE 200 | Civil Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| CE 201 | Civil Engineering Design Graphics | 2 |
| CE 223 | Surveying | 2 |
| CE 224 | Surveying Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 302 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| CE 315 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CE 321 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| CE 351 | Structural Analysis I | 3 |
| CE 353 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CE 362 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
| CE 367 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 376 | Environmental Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 483 | Civil Engineering Capstone Project I | 2 |
| Or | |
| EGR 483 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project I | 2 |
| CE 484 | Civil Engineering Capstone Project II | 3 |
| Or | |
| EGR 484 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project II | 3 |
| EGR 211 | Engineering Mechanics-Statics | 3 |
| EGR 214 | Principles of Dynamics | 2 |
| EGR 311 | Mechanics of Fluids I | 3 |
| EGR 322 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| | CE Electives (6 semester hours) | 6 |
| | CE Science Elective (3 semester hours) | 3 |
CE Electives: CE 4xx, does not include CE 48x courses.
CE Science Elective: Must be chosen from: BIO 103, BIO 107, BIO 205, BIO 206, ENV 110, ENV 111, ENV 162, ENV 182, ENV 383, ENV 385