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.
All students majoring in Civil Engineering are required to study in four subfields of civil engineering. All students majoring in Civil Engineering must complete the subject work in structures, water resources, and geotechnical engineering. The fourth subfield may be chosen by the student from either environmental or transportation.
I. Major Program Requirements
Required classes:
Fourth Subfield Requirement
One of the following courses
III. Other Program Requirements
Required classes:
| BI 123 | Foundations 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 |
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| PHYS 189 | Special Topic | 1.00 - 3.00 |
| PHYS 205 | Physics Using Calculus I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 206 | Physics Using Calculus II | 4 |
The Civil Engineering Program prefers that the College requirement for Ethical Reasoning is fulfilled with either PHIL 206 Environmental Ethics or PHIL 207 Business Ethics. However, any course fulfilling the College's Ethical Reasoning requirement will be accepted by the Program.
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”, and under “Other Program Requirements”, and in the course satisfying the College’s Ethical Reasoning (ER) requirement. 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.