Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E.

Civil engineers design, construct, and operate the world's infrastructure including highways, bridges, buildings, transit networks, drinking water and wastewater systems, restore rivers and watersheds, and protect the environment. Subdisciplines include water resources, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and environmental. Civil engineers are focused on designing systems that improve life for everyone.

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 are available in various specialties for students to pursue their 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 ensure our graduates are well-rounded engineers.

The bachelor of science in civil engineering (B.S.C.E.) degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Program Educational Objectives:

The civil engineering program prepares graduates who will:

1. Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
2. Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
3. Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
4. Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
5. Be able to advance, engage, and respond to issues of justice, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional and civic settings.

Student Outcomes:

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.

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Curriculum:

The Civil Engineering curriculum is 122-123 credit hours distributed into three categories:

1. UP Core Requirements – 40 credit hours
2. General Engineering Requirements – 32 credit hours (includes 6 credit hours shared with the UP Core Requirements)
3. Civil Engineering Requirements – 56-57 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 122-123