Oct 15, 2024  
2024-2025 University Catalog 
  
2024-2025 University Catalog

Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E.


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Program Educational Objectives 

Program educational objectives describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation and are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies.  Graduates from the Civil Engineering program will:

  1. Attain professional advancement
  2. Demonstrate their technical knowledge and skill for management of projects and teams
  3. Serve the needs of society by working in related field of civil engineering  and engaging in professional organizations advancing the civil engineering profession

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program will acquire knowledge, skills, and professionalism as they progress through the program.  Upon graduation, our students meet the following student learning outcomes:

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for BSCE Civil Engineering

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. 

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. 

 

Accreditation

The Civil Engineering Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

General Education Requirements


Mathematics


Science


Humanities


Social Sciences


Arts


  • (Fine Arts, Music, FTA except FTA 2650 , 2660) Credits: 3

Total Credit Hours: 39


Total Credit Hours: 40


4

Total Credit Hours: 48


Total Credit Hours Required: 127


Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all undergraduate coursework.

  1. “C” or better required
  2. Check General Education Courses to confirm courses fulfilling this requirement. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
  3. 6 credits of Math satisfy listed in general education. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
  4. Includes 2 credits of Math listed in General Education Requirements section. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
  5. Electives must be selected from 4000-level courses and must include a minimum of six credits.
  6. To graduate with a degree in Engineering, the student must satisfy the General Degree requirements of the University.

Four Year Plan of Study


BSCE in Civil Engineering, 4 Year Plan

Understanding Your Degree Program of Study 

 

Four Year Plan of Study Key

GE - General education

M - Major coursework

O - Other coursework

FE - Free electives

RE - Restricted electives

UR - University requirements

CR - College requirements

Program requirements - Some degree programs offer an opportunity to complete a Concentration (C) within the major. Some degree programs require that a Concentration (C) or an Option (OP) be completed as a part of the major.

First Year of Enrollment


First Year

Code

Course

Credit Hours

GE

 ENGL 1157 - English Composition 1  

3

GE

 ENGL 1158 - English Composition 2  or

 ENGL 1159 - English Composition 2 Honors  

3

GE-RE

 Natural/Life/Physical Sciences2 - BIOS -

 See General Education Menu

3

GE-RE

 Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning -

 See General Education Menu

 Recommended: MATH 2114 - Calculus I  1

3

GE-RE

 Natural/Life/Physical Sciences2 -

 See General Education Menu

 Recommended: 

 PHYS 1061 - Physics Sci Engr I  1

3

O

 PHYS 1063 - Physics Lab for Science & Engr  

1

O

 CHEM 1017 - General Chemistry I  

3

GE-RE

 Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning -

 See General Education Menu

 Recommended: MATH 2124 - Calculus II  1

3

GE-RE

 Natural/Life/Physical Sciences2 -

 See General Education Menu

 Recommended: 

 PHYS 1062 - Physics Sci Engr II  1

3

O

 PHYS 1065 - Physics Lab for Science & Engr  

1

O

 ENCE 2302 - Civil Eng Comp & Gr Lecture  

3

O

 ENCE 2303 - Program Graphics Lab  

1

 ENCE 2310 - Elem Surveying Measurements                              3

GE-RE

 Arts  - See General Education Menu

3

O-UR

 UNIV 1001 - University Success  

 (Required of all first-time students.)

1

Total hours - Year one: 37

 

 

 

  1. General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program. 
  2. The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS and 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be a Physical Science.

Second Year of Enrollment


Second Year

Code

Course

Credit Hours

GE-RE

 Humanities - ENGL Literature -

 See General Education Menu

3

O

 MATH 2134 - Calculus III  

4

GE-RE

 Natural/Life/Physical Sciences2 -

 See General Education Menu

 Recommended: PHYS 1062 - Physics Sci Engr II  1

3

O

 PHYS 1065 - Physics Lab for Science & Engr  

1

O

 ENCE 2350 - Statics  

3

GE-RE

 Social/Behavioral Sciences -

 See General Education Menu

3

O

 MATH 2221 - Elem Differential Equations  

3

GE-RE

 Humanities - See General Education Menu

3

GE-RE

 Social/Behavioral Sciences -

 See General Education Menu

 Recommended: ECON 1203 - Principles of Microeconomics   

 or

 ECON 1330 - Financial Literacy  1

3

O

 ENME 2750 - Dynamics  

3

O

 ENCE 2311 - Mechanics of Materials Lab  and

 ENCE 2351 - Mechanics of Materials  

4

Total Hours - Year Two: 33

 

 

  1. General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program. 
  2. The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS and 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be a Physical Science.

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Third Year of Enrollment


Year Three

Code

Course

Credit Hours

O

 Humanities. See General Education Menu

  Recommended: ENGL 2152 - Technical Writing  1

3

O

 MATH 2314 - Elementary Statistical Methods  

3

M

 ENCE 3318 - Fluid Mechanics  

3

M

 ENCE 3356 - Structural Analysis  

4

M

 ENCE 3390 - Basic Project Management  

3

M

  ENCE 4358 - Structural Steel Design  

3

M

  ENCE 3326 - Environmental Engineering Lab   and

  ENCE 3327 - Intro to Environmental Engr   

4

M

  ENCE 3340 - Geotechnical Engineering  

3

M

  ENCE 3341 - Soil Mechanics Laboratory  

1

M

  ENCE Elective 4000-level

3

Total hours - Year Three: 30

 

  1. General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program. 
  2. The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS and 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be a Physical Science.

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Fourth Year of Enrollment


Year Four

Code

Course

Credit Hours

M

 ENCE Elective 4000-level

3

M

  ENCE 4318 - Hydraulic Engineering Systems  

3

M

  ENCE 4319 - Fluid Mech & Hyd Engr Lab  

1

M

  ENCE 4323 - Design Water/Wastewater Syst  

3

M

  ENCE 4340 - Foundation Engineering  

3

M

  ENCE 4359 - Structural Concrete Design  

3

M

 ENCE 4097 - Special Topics Civil Engr  

3

M

 ENCE 4321 - Hydrology  

3

M

 ENCE 4386 - Principles Transp & Hwy Engr  

3

M

 ENCE 4390 - Sr Civil Engr Design Project  

3

M

 ENCE 4399 - Civil Envir Engr Seminar  

2

Year Four - Total Hours: 30

 

  1. General Education note: The General Education requirement may be met by completing other courses on the Gen Ed menu; however, Recommended courses must be completed to meet degree requirements if not completed as general education requirements and may be prerequisites for other required courses in the degree program. 
  2. The 9-hour General Education Science requirement includes a 6-hour sequence in one science selected from BIOS, CHEM, EES, and PHYS. 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be BIOS and 3 hours of the 9-hour requirement must be a Physical Science.

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Total Credit Hours Required: 128


(Includes 1-credit UNIV 1000 which is a university requirement for first-time full-time students.)

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