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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:
- Attain professional advancement
- Demonstrate their technical knowledge and skill for management of projects and teams
- Serve the needs of society by working in related field of civil engineering and engaging in professional organizations advancing the civil engineering profession
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:
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Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for BSCE Civil Engineering
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An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
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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.
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An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
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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.
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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.
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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
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An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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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.
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General Education Requirements
Arts
- (Fine Arts, Music, FTA except FTA 2650 , 2660) Credits: 3
Course Requirements for Major
Total Credit Hours Required: 127
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all undergraduate coursework.
- “C” or better required
- Check General Education Courses to confirm courses fulfilling this requirement. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
- 6 credits of Math satisfy listed in general education. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
- Includes 2 credits of Math listed in General Education Requirements section. Check General Education Courses to confirm what courses fulfill this requirement.
- Electives must be selected from 4000-level courses and must include a minimum of six credits.
- 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
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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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