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Degree Programs
B.S. in Civil Engineering
The B.S.C.E. degree emphasizes engineering sciences and civil engineering design with four proficiency areas: structural engineering, water resources and environmental engineering, transportation and construction management, and geotechnical engineering. The curriculum prepares the student for both professional practice and graduate study.
Goals/Mission Statement
Mission
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;
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
To provide service to citizens, industry, and government via technological and educational innovations. Goal Our graduates will be leaders of the profession and the society.
Program Educational Objectives
The civil engineering program seeks to prepare graduates who, after the first few years of their professional career, will attain, to a high degree, the following objectives:
Graduates should be engaged in analyzing, designing, and overseeing construction of civil infrastucture systems.
Graduates will be employed in civil engineering and related professions or will be pursuing advanced studies.
Graduates will be effective in teamwork, interdisciplinary context, and communicating with technical and broader communities through written, oral, and visual formats.
Graduates will demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and ethical and societal responsibilities; and will be engaged in lifelong learning.
Graduates will be productive and creative, and will rate their education as effective.
Program Outcomes
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
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
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
Apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations, calculus-based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area of science, consistent with the PEOs
Apply knowledge of four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering
Conduct civil engineering experiments and analyze and interpret the resulting data
Design a system, component, or process in more than one civil engineering context
Explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy, and leadership
Explain the importance of professional licensure
General Education Requirements
In addition to the courses specified by the School of Engineering general education requirements, the following is required: Math 263-264 and Math 353; laboratory science to be fulfilled by Chem 105, 115 and Phys 211, 212, 221, 222. Students must also complete at least 18 semester hours of general education requirements. Three hours of the course work must be in Econ 310, 3 hours must be in speech or oral communication (Spch 105), 3 hours in humanities, 3 hours in social science, and 3 hours in fine arts. The remaining 3 hours can be in any of the social sciences/humanities/fine arts categories. Course categories acceptable for these 18 hours of credit are specified under the general education requirements for the School of Engineering.
Course Requirements
Specific requirements for the B.S.C.E. include CSci 251, Engr 207, 309, 312, 321, 310, 323, 362, 400, 402, 453; C E 101, 102, 207, 307, 315, 407, 411, 412, 417, 431, 433, 455, 456, 471, 472, and 481; M E 325; and 9 hours of technical electives (selected in consultation with the student's department chair and adviser).
Other Academic Requirements
Students in the Department of Civil Engineering are encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination prior to awarding of the baccalaureate degree.
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