Civil Engineering Overview
The Civil Engineering curriculum provides an integrated educational experience in mathematics, basic sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering sciences, and civil engineering design. The first two years of the Civil Engineering curriculum provide a strong foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering sciences. During the next two years of the four-year program, the Civil Engineering curriculum integrates engineering sciences with design applications in the areas of structural, environmental, geotechnical, and water resources engineering. The curriculum culminates with a major senior-level design project that includes design applications from the major specialty areas of civil engineering.
Graduate study is offered leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. For detailed information on graduate studies, see the Graduate Studies Bulletin.
A tabular listing of the course requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is shown below.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Engineering Courses | ||
| CAE 115 | Introduction to Engineering II: Geospatial Data (Surveying and GIS) | 2 |
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| CAE 211 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| CAE 212 | Structural Laboratory | 1 |
| CAE 310 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| CAE 320 | Concrete Structures 1 | 3 |
| CAE 321 | Steel Structures 1 | 3 |
| CAE 330 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 350 | Transportation Engineering I 1 | 3 |
| CAE 361 | Building Information Modeling I | 3 |
| CAE 370 | Geotechnical Engineering I 1 | 3 |
| CAE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| CAE 401 | Civil and Architectural Engineering Seminars (Civil and Architectural Engineering Seminars (NEW COURSE)) | 1 |
| CAE 402 | Professional Engineering Practice | 3 |
| CAE 403 | Senior Design Project I - Engineering Design 1 | 3 |
| CAE 404 | Senior Design Project II - Integrated Engineering Documents 1 | 3 |
| CAE 430 | Water-Resources Engineering I 1 | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Foundations and Earth Retaining Systems 1 | 3 |
| CET 340 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering 1 | 3 |
| CET 440 | Water Quality Control Systems 1 | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Principles of Electrical Engineering--I | 3 |
| EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CEN Technical Elective (Any CAE course 300 or above) 4 | 3 | |
| CEN Design Electives | ||
| CAE 520 | Advanced Design of Concrete Structures | 3 |
| or CAE 521 | Advanced Design of Steel Structures | |
| CAE 530 | Water Resources Engineering II | 3 |
| or CAE 570 | Advanced Foundation Engineering | |
| Math and Science Courses | ||
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| Basic Science Elective (BIL 150, BIL 160, ECS 111, GSC 110, ATM 102, or MSC 301) 3 | 3 | |
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| Quantitative Skills (3 credits) (fulfilled thru MTH 151) | ||
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate 2 | 9 | |
| People and Society Cognate 2 | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 127 | |
- 1
Only offered once a year in the semester indicate in the curriculum
- 2
To be selected from the approved lists. Students take a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) in the AH cognate and 3 courses in the PS cognate (9 credits).
- 3
Basic Science Elective - BIL 150, BIL 160, ECS 111, GSC 110, ATM 102, or MSC 301
- 4
CEN Technical Elective – Any CAE course 300 or above.
* Internships, Practical Training, or other types of practicum are neither required nor optional credit-earning components in the established undergraduate curriculum. Credit earned through these experiences via UMI 305 will not count towards any CAE degree requirements.
Plan of Study
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| EGN 114 | Global Challenges Addressed by Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| MTH 151 | Calculus I for Engineers | 5 |
| PHY 221 | University Physics I | 3 |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 115 | Introduction to Engineering II: Geospatial Data (Surveying and GIS) | 2 |
| CAE 210 | Mechanics of Solids I | 3 |
| CHM 151 | Chemistry for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 153 | Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| WRS 107 | First-Year Writing II: STEM | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 211 | Mechanics of Solids II | 3 |
| CAE 212 | Structural Laboratory | 1 |
| ISE 311 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MTH 211 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHY 222 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 106 | Physics Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| AH Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 310 | Structural Analysis 1 | 3 |
| CET 340 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering 1 | 3 |
| ECE 205 | Principles of Electrical Engineering--I | 3 |
| MTH 311 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| AH Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 320 | Concrete Structures 1 | 3 |
| CAE 330 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 350 | Transportation Engineering I 1 | 3 |
| MAE 303 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PS Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Basic Science Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 321 | Steel Structures 1 | 3 |
| CAE 361 | Building Information Modeling I | 3 |
| CAE 370 | Geotechnical Engineering I 1 | 3 |
| CAE 371 | Geotechnical Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| CAE 430 | Water-Resources Engineering I 1 | 3 |
| CET 440 | Water Quality Control Systems 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CAE 401 | Civil and Architectural Engineering Seminars | 1 |
| CAE 403 | Senior Design Project I - Engineering Design 1 | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Foundations and Earth Retaining Systems 1 | 3 |
| CAE 530 or 570 | Water Resources Engineering II or Advanced Foundation Engineering | 3 |
| AH Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| PS Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CAE 402 | Professional Engineering Practice | 3 |
| CAE 404 | Senior Design Project II - Integrated Engineering Documents 1 | 3 |
| CAE 520 or 521 | Advanced Design of Concrete Structures or Advanced Design of Steel Structures | 3 |
| CEN Tech Elective 4 | 3 | |
| PS Cognate 2 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 127 | |
- 1
Only offered once a year
- 2
To be selected from the approved lists. Students take a minimum of 3 courses (9 credits) in the AH cognate and 3 courses in the PS cognate (9 credits).
- 3
Basic Science Elective - BIL 150, BIL 160, ECS 111, GSC 110, ATM 102, or MSC 301
- 4
CEN Technical Elective – Any CAE course 300 or above.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engineering is to:
- Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering to prepare graduates for professional careers and a lifetime of learning;
- Conduct high-quality research to advance the body of knowledge and improve the quality of human life; and
- Serve the engineering profession and society through active involvement in professional organizations and contribution of professional expertise.
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the Civil Engineering Program are to have graduates who within the first several years following graduation are either
- Working as a professional in an area closely related to civil engineering, or
- Pursuing a graduate or professional degree.
Student Learning Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
