Civil Engineering, B.S.
The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Civil Engineering Program Criteria.
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives are expectations the Civil Engineering Program has for alumni as they begin their careers. Within 3-6 years after graduation, the graduate should
- Begin a pattern of lifelong learning to grow and develop in their chosen field by pursuing development opportunities such as licensure, advanced studies, or participation in professional societies.
- Secure employment in their chosen field as an initial step in the development of an enjoyable, successful and rewarding professional career.
- Demonstrate good teamwork and communication skills progressing towards professional and community leadership.
- Conduct themselves as ethical and responsible professionals, always mindful of the safety, environmental, economic, public health, and aesthetic impacts of their work.
- Participate in and contribute to society through public, private, or academic organizations addressing important societal issues and needs.
The four major areas of study with the Civil Engineering major are: structures, environmental, water resources, and transportation. Students
may choose one of two emphases: broadfield civil or environmental.
I. Major Program Requirements
Required classes:
II. Emphasis Requirements
A. Broadfield Emphasis Requirements
B. Environmental Emphasis Requirements
III. Other Program Requirements
Required classes:
| BI 123 | Fnds of Ecology Evolution & Diversity | 3 |
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| BI 132 | Lab Explorations Physiology and Ecology | 1 |
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| ES 124 | Climate and Environment | 3 |
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| ES 134 | Climate and Environment Laboratory | 1 |
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| CH 111 | Essentials of Chemistry: General | 3 |
| CH 111L | Essentials of Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| EC 203 | Project Management Economics | 3 |
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| MA 131 | Calculus of Single Variable Functions | 4 |
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| MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
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| MA 122 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
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| MA 141 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 4 |
| MA 233 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MA 334 | Adv Diff Equations & Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MA 314 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 2 |
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| PHIL 206 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
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| PHIL 207 | Business Ethics | 3 |
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| PHYS 205 | Physics Using Calculus I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 206 | Physics Using Calculus II | 4 |
MA 314: for the Environmental Emphasis only
*PHIL 206 or PHIL 207 are recommended, but any philosophy ethics course is acceptable.
Students must take the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam within nine months prior to receiving the degree.
To earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in civil engineering, a student must earn a grade of “C-” or better in all of the courses listed under “Major Program Requirements”, the appropriate “Emphasis Requirements” and under “Other Program Requirements.” A lesser grade in any of these courses must be replaced before the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in civil engineering will be granted. In addition, lesser grades in any of these courses preclude taking subsequent courses for which the deficient courses are a prerequisite.