Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Curriculum
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The department presents a well-rounded program for the bachelor’s degree with the first two years devoted primarily to the basic principles of science and engineering. The third and fourth years are devoted to courses in the basic areas of civil engineering—structural analysis and design, hydraulics and hydrology, water supply and wastewater disposal, materials of construction, geotechnical engineering, and transportation engineering.
Civil Engineering Curriculum (Sophomore Status Prior to Fall 2013)
| Freshman Year: Fall | Credits | Freshman Year: Spring | Credits |
| WR 13100/Univ. Seminar | 3 | WR 13100/Univ. Seminar | 3 |
| MATH 10550: Calculus I | 4 | MATH 10560: Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 10171: Chemistry: Fundamental | 4 | CHEM 10122: Chemistry: Biological | 3 |
| Arts and Letters1 | 3 | PHYS 10310: General Physics I | 4 |
| EG 10111: Intro to Engr. Systems I | 3 | EG 10112: Intro to Engr. Systems II | 3 |
| Physical Education | 0 | Physical Education | 0 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore Year: Fall | Credits | Sophomore Year: Spring | Credits |
| MATH 20550: Calculus III | 3.5 | MATH 20580: Lin. Alg. & Diff. Eq. | 3.5 |
| PHYS 10320: General Physics II | 4 | ACMS 30440: Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CE 20150: Statics | 3 | AME 20241: Solid Mechanics | 4 |
| CE 20130: Methods of Civil Engr. I | 3 | CE 20140: Methods of Civil Engr. II | 2 |
| CE 23601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar4 | 0 | CE 23601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar4 | 0 |
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Arts and Letters1 |
3 | CE 20500: Engineering Geology | 3 |
| 16.5 | 15.5 | ||
| Junior Year: Fall | Credits | Junior Year: Spring | Credits |
| MATH 30650: Differential Equations | 3 | CE 30160: CE Materials | 4 |
| CE 30200: Intro to Structural Engr. | 3 | CE 30510: Geotechnical Engr. | 4 |
| CE 30300: Intro to Environmental Engr. | 3 | CE 30210: Strucutural Analysis (Opt A) | (3) |
| CE 30125: Computational Methods | 3 | CE 30320: Water Treat & Chem. (Opt B) | (3) |
| CE 33601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar4 | 0 | CE 33601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar4 | 0 |
| Arts and Letters1 | 3 | CE 30460: Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| Arts and Letters1 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Senior Year: Fall | Credits | Senior Year: Spring | Credits |
| CE 40450: Hydraulics | 3 | CE 40620: Transportation | 3 |
| CE 40270: Reinf. Concrete Des. (Opt A)3 | (4) | CE 40280: Struct. Steel Design (Opt A)3 | (4) |
| CE 40460: Groundwater Hydro. (Opt B)3 | (4) |
CE 40340: Wastewater Des. (Opt B)3 |
(4) |
| CE Elective | 3 | CE 40702: Senior Design | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | CE Elective | 3 |
| CE 43601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar4 | 0 | CE 43601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar4 | 0 |
| Arts and Letters1 | 3 | Arts and Letters1 | 3 |
| 16 | 16 |
Total degree required credits 130
1 Note: The University Arts and Letters requirement is 24 credit hours. This consists of: Composition and Literature (one course); University Seminar (one course); History (one course); Social Science (one course); Fine Arts or Literature (one course); Philosophy (two courses); Theology (two courses). The University Seminar may be substituted for one of (whichever is applicable): History; Social Science; Fine Arts or Literature; the first Philosophy; the first Theology.
2 This semester was designed to allow students to take another class to explore special interests such as a foreign language. An additional class in this semester is especially encouraged for those planning to study abroad in the junior year. Please consult your advisor for recommendations.
3 Beginning in the spring semester junior year the student selects either the “structures” concentration (Opt A) or the “environmental” concentration (Opt B). Note that by suitable choice of electives, both concentrations may be satisfied. In order to have this designation displayed on their transcript, a student is required to fill out a concentration form to update their academic record. This form can be obtained from the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
4 Beginning in the Fall of 2010, all Civil Engineering students will be required to register for the zero credit Challenges and Innovation in Civil Engineering Seminar Series to allow all Civil Engineering students the opportunity to attend the seminars. Attendance at the seminar will be voluntary unless required by a course instructor. Students with conflicts due to athletic commitments or courses required for a minor or second major will be required to fill out a waiver to be included in the student’s departmental file. These students will be provided alternate mechanisms to access the seminars. No grade will be given for the 0-credit option. Additionally, students have the option of taking the Challenges and Innovation in Civil Engineering as a 0.5-credit graded CE or Tech elective in which case attendance is mandatory.
Civil Engineering Curriculum (Sophomore Status Fall 2013 and Subsequent Years)
| Freshman Year: Fall | Credits | Freshman Year: Spring | Credits |
| WR 13100/Univ. Seminar | 3 | WR 13100/Univ. Seminar | 3 |
| MATH 10550: Calculus I | 4 | MATH 10560: Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 10121: Chemistry: Fundamental | 4 | CHEM 10122: Chemistry: Biological | 3 |
| Arts and Letters1 | 3 | PHYS 10310: General Physics I | 4 |
| EG 10111: Intro to Engr. Systems I | 3 | EG 10112: Intro to Engr. Systems II | 3 |
| Physical Education | 0 | Physical Education | 0 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Sophomore Year: Fall | Credits | Sophomore Year: Spring | Credits |
| MATH 20550: Calculus III | 3.5 | MATH 20580: Lin. Alg. & Diff. Eq. | 3.5 |
| PHYS 10320: General Physics II | 4 | ACMSn30440: Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CE 20150: Statics | 3 | AME 20241: Solid Mechanics | 4 |
| CE 20130: Planet Earth | 3 | CE 20600: Intro to CAD | 2 |
| CE 23601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar | 0 | CE 23601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar | 0 |
| CE 30160: Civil Engineering Materials | 4 | CE 20230: Eng. Programming | 1 |
| Arts and Letters1 | 3 | ||
| 17.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Junior Year: Fall | Credits | Junior Year: Spring | Credits |
| MATH 30650: Differential Equations | 3 | CE 40270: Reinforced Concrete Design | 4 |
| CE 30200: Intro to Structural Engr. | 3 | CE 30510: Geotechnical Engr. | 4 |
| CE 30300: Intro to Environmental Engr. | 3 | CE 40450: Hydraulics | 3 |
| CE 30125: Computational Methods | 3 | CE 30150: Dynamics and Modeling | 3 |
| CE 33601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar | 0 | CE 33601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar | 0 |
| CE 30460: Fluid Mechanics | 3 | Arts and Letters1 | 3 |
| 15 | 17 | ||
| Senior Year: Fall | Credits | Senior Year: Spring | Credits |
| CE 40520 or 40465: Transpo. or Atm. Boundary | 3 | CE 40702: Senior Design | 3 |
| Core Concentration Elective | 4/3 | Core Concentration Elective | 3 |
| CE Elective2 | 3 | Technical Elective2 | 3 |
| CE 40701: Principles of Practice | 1 | CE Elective | 3 |
| CE 43601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar | 0 | CE 43601: Challenges & Innovation Seminar | 0 |
| Arts and Letters1 | 3 | Arts and Letters1 | 3 |
| 17/16 | 15 |
Total degree required credits 132/131
1 Note: The University Arts and Letters requirement is 24 credit hours. This consists of: Composition and Literature (one course); University Seminar (one course); History (one course); Social Science (one course); Fine Arts or Literature (one course); Philosophy (two courses); Theology (two courses). The University Seminar may be substituted for one of (whichever is applicable): History; Social Science; Fine Arts or Literature; the first Philosophy; the first Theology.
2 All electives are as defined in the academic guide for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
