The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering study plan creates the framework to develop a student’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for entry into the practice of civil engineering at the professional level. Foundation courses in the STEM core include advanced mathematics and basics sciences (chemistry and physics), complemented with general education courses. Civil Engineering core courses include courses on the four major fields of Structural, Geotechnical, Water, and Transportation Engineering.
Project-based learning activities are integrated throughout the curriculum from start to finish in the design sequence. This begins with a common first-year hackathon experience, followed by discipline-specific lab and project experiences in the second and third years. The sequence culminates in the final year with a comprehensive capstone design experience that aligns with industry expectations across the four major fields of Civil Engineering: Structural, Geotechnical, Water Resources, and Transportation Engineering. The capstone projects are designed to reflect real-world challenges and professional practices, ensuring students gain industry-relevant design experience. Students also have elective choices, including advanced courses in complementary engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, computer, and environmental engineering.
Internships are required and preparation for the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam is strongly encouraged.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates are expected to be prepared with a solid academic foundation and professional skills that are essential in today’s workforce with the ever-evolving role of civil engineers. Graduates are expected to attain the following within a few years of graduation.
- Apply the fundamentals concepts of mathematics, science, technology, and mechanical engineering to solve real life problems of societal, global, environmental, and economic consequence.
- Achieve professional success cultivating collaboration with multidisciplinary team and constituencies through their technical knowledge, communication abilities and leaderships skills.
- Demonstrate on-going career development as adaptive and independent professionals pursuing opportunities in licensure and continuing professional education ranging from industry-related training to advanced degrees, with entrepreneurial spirit and, an ethical responsibility to self and society.
For program purpose, objectives, and learning outcomes see the Department of Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering .
For an example degree plan see the Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Plan of Study) .
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