Catalog for The School of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Emphasizing the engineering sciences and civil engineering design, the following curriculum prepares the student for both professional practice and graduate study.

The following goals and objectives of the Civil Engineering Program apply.

Goals

To provide a science-oriented civil engineering background such that the civil engineering graduate will have the capability and potential to either (1) pursue a career in professional practice or (2) continue his/her studies at the graduate level in order to pursue a career in teaching and/or research eventually.

General objectives:

• To impart a basic knowledge of mathematics as well as to provide sufficient practice in the application of mathematics, so that the student will be prepared to deal with the technical problems of today and be able to expand his/her mathematical capabilities to enable him/her to deal with the technical problems of tomorrow.
• To provide a basic understanding of the sciences required for both civil engineering practice and research.
• To provide a background in the social sciences and humanities. The civil engineer, perhaps more than any other type of engineer, interacts with the public and must have an awareness of such fields of knowledge as sociology, psychology, philosophy, and history.
• To provide a strong background in the engineering sciences, so that the student will have a foundation from which to advance into his/her major courses and will have an awareness of the entire field of engineering.
• Graduates will have a solid foundation in mathematics, sciences, and technical skills to analyze, design, and oversee construction of civil infrastructure systems.
• Graduates will have the necessary qualifications for employment in civil engineering and related professions, and for pursuing advanced studies.
• Graduates will be productive in the workplace and employers will rate their performance as effective.
• Graduates will rate their educational experience and its benefit as effective.
• Graduates will demonstrate creativity, professionalism, leadership quality, and ethical and societal responsibilities.

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 130

FIRST YEAR: 32 Semester Hours

SECOND YEAR: 33 Semester Hours

THIRD YEAR: 34 Semester Hours

FOURTH YEAR: 31 Semester Hours