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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.

Mission

  1. To prepare students with a broad-based education for entering the civil and other related engineering professions, for advanced studies, and for careers in research;
  2. To provide a top quality research program and graduate education in selected areas of science and engineering with its impact extending to regional, national, and global communities; and
  3. To provide service to citizens, industry, and government via technological and educational innovations.

Goals

Our graduates will be leaders of the profession and the society.

Program Educational Objectives

  1. Graduates will have a solid foundation in mathematics, sciences, and technical skills to analyze, design, and oversee construction of civil infrastructure systems.
  2. Graduates will have the necessary qualifications for employment in civil engineering and related professions, and for pursuing advanced studies.
  3. Graduates will be productive in the workplace and employers will rate their performance as effective.
  4. Graduates will rate their educational experience and its benefit as effective.
  5. Graduates will demonstrate creativity, professionalism, leadership quality, and ethical and societal responsibilities.

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 130


FIRST YEAR: 31 Semester Hours

Classes Semester Course Hours
  1st 2nd

English 101, 102 - English Composition 3 3
Mathematics 261, 262 - Unified Calculus and Analytic Geometry 3 3
Chemistry 105, 115 - General Chemistry; Laboratory 4  
Physics 211, 221 - Physics for Science and Engineering; Laboratory   4
Computer Science 251 - Programming for Engineering and Sciences   3
Civil Engineering 101 , 102 - Introduction to Civil Engineering 1 1
Socio-humanistic/fine arts electives 3 3

SECOND YEAR: 34 Semester Hours

Classes Semester Course Hours
  1st 2nd

Mathematics 263, 264 - Unified Calculus and Analytic Geometry 3 3
Mathematics 353 - Differential Equations   3
Physics 212, 222 - Physics for Science, Engineering; Laboratory 4  
Engineering 207 - Graphics I 1  
Engineering 309 - Introductory Mechanics 3  
Engineering 312 - Mechanics of Materials   3
Engineering 321 - Thermodynamics   3
Civil Engineering 207 - Surveying   2
Socio-humanistic/fine arts elective 6  
Speech 105-Business and Professional Speech   3

THIRD YEAR: 33 Semester Hours

Classes Semester Course Hours
  1st 2nd

Engineering 310 - Engineering Analysis I 4  
Engineering 360 - Electric Circuit Theory 4  
Engineering 323 - Fluid Mechanics 3  
Civil Engineering 307 - Civil Engineering Laboratory I   1
Civil Engineering 315 - Civil Engineering Materials   3
Civil Engineering 325 - Dynamics   3
Civil Engineering 431 - Soil Mechanics I   3
Civil Engineering 412 - Structural Design I   3
Civil Engineering 441 - Structural Analysis 3  
Civil Engineering 481 - Transportation Engineering I 3  
Technical elective   3

FOURTH YEAR: 32 Semester Hours

Classes Semester Course Hours
  1st 2nd

Engineering 402 - Engineering Fundamentals   1
Engineering 400 - Leadership and Professionalism 1  
Civil Engineering 407 - Civil Engineering Laboratory II 1  
Civil Engineering 417 - Construction Engineering and Management 3  
Civil Engineering 433 - Foundation Engineering 3  
Engineering 453 - Probabilistic Design   3
Civil Engineering 455, 456 - Civil Engineering Design I, II 2 3
Civil Engineering 471 - Environmental Engineering I 3  
Civil Engineering 472 - Environmental Water Resources   3
Economics 310 - Engineering Economics   3
Technical electives 3 3

Selection of elective courses must be made in consultation with and approved by the student's department chair/adviser to ensure satisfactory completion of special department requirements.

Last modified: March 17, 2005.
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