Program Educational Objectives:
The civil engineering program prepares graduates who will:
- Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
- Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
- Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
- Demonstrate a concern for justice, ethical behavior, and societal improvement through participation in professional and civic organizations.
The Shiley School of Engineering prepares engineering majors with the following outcomes so that as graduates, they can attain the Program Educational Objectives listed above.
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Civil engineers design, construct, and operate the world's infrastructure - from highways and bridges to water systems and prominent skyscrapers.
The program begins with mathematics and science topics in the first year, and engineering science courses in the sophomore year. Junior and senior year courses are devoted to analysis and design topics. CE electives and professional electives are available in various specialties for students to pursue their particular fields of interest. Throughout the four-year curriculum, emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation, good oral and written communication skills, and hands-on laboratory and project work to graduate well-rounded engineers from the program.
The civil engineering program leads to a bachelor of science in civil engineering (B.S.C.E.) degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Degree Requirements
Common Engineering Requirements — 38 hours
EGR 110: For transfer students into the Shiley School who have declared a major and have not had an Introduction to Engineering course, the dean may approve the substitution of an engineering or computer science elective depending on the student’s educational background.
Professional Electives - 9 hours
Professional electives: The professional electives may be a combination of courses (each 3-credits or more unless approved by the program chair) offered by the University at the 200-level or higher. Professional electives include the following: courses offered by the Shiley School, courses that comprise a University minor, and courses included in an approved cluster. Professional elective credit may not be awarded for AP and IB examinations, or ROTC credit. Must be taken for a grade A - F.
Civil Engineering Requirements — 54 hours
| CE 200 | Civil Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| CE 201 | Civil Engineering Design Graphics | 2 |
| CE 223 | Surveying | 2 |
| CE 224 | Surveying Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 302 | Construction Materials | 3 |
| CE 315 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CE 321 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| CE 351 | Structural Analysis I | 3 |
| CE 353 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CE 362 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
| CE 367 | Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 376 | Environmental Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 483 | Civil Engineering Capstone Project I | 2 |
| Or | |
| EGR 483 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project I | 2 |
| CE 484 | Civil Engineering Capstone Project II | 3 |
| Or | |
| EGR 484 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project II | 3 |
| EGR 211 | Engineering Mechanics-Statics | 3 |
| EGR 212 | Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics | 3 |
| Or | |
| EGR 214 | Principles of Dynamics | 2 |
| EGR 311 | Mechanics of Fluids I | 3 |
| EGR 322 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
| | CE Electives (6 semester hours) | 6 |
| | CE Science Elective (3 semester hours) | 3 |
CE Electives: CE 4xx, does not include CE 48x courses. Must be taken for a grade A - F.
CE Science Elective: Must be chosen from: BIO 107, BIO 203, BIO 205, BIO 206, ENV 110, ENV 111, ENV 162, ENV 182, ENV 361, ENV 365, ENV 383, ENV 385. Must be taken for a grade A - F.
Dual degrees within engineering: Students completing dual degrees within the Shiley School have two options for completing the XX 483/484 requirement: 1) The student takes EGR 483 and EGR 484 and the student’s contributions to the capstone project include both disciplines, or 2) The student takes both discipline-specific 483 and 484 courses.
Credit minima: 33 semester credit hours of math and science; 59 semester credit hours of engineering
Correction to BSCE requirements for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Bulletins: Professional electives, CE electives, and the CE science elective must be taken for a grade A - F.