Civil Engineering (B.S.)
The mission of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department is to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art educational and research programs. The Department strives for excellence in its academic programs, its research endeavors, and its university, community and professional service activities. The program is designed to prepare graduates for success in their immediate, as well as long-term, professional careers as practitioners, for obtaining a professional license, and for pursuing advanced studies and lifelong learning.
Admission Requirements
Admission is contingent upon satisfaction of the general undergraduate admission requirements of the University and the bachelor of science programs in the James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering.
Program Requirements
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree must complete 124 credits of coursework, including the General Education requirements. All course work must be completed in accordance with the academic procedures of the University and the James and Patricia Anderson College of Engineering governing undergraduate scholarship and degrees. Non-engineering entries, cited below by subject rather than individual course number, indicate courses to be selected in fulfillment of the University General Education Requirements. The degree requirements shown in the curriculum below are in effect as of the publication date of this bulletin. Students should consult their advisors for verification of current requirements.
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program is built on a strong core of common courses. In the junior and senior years, students must also select a concentration, listed below.
Major Requirements
Students pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering must complete all major requirements, university general education requirements and courses listed under a selected concentration.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-professional Requirements | ||
| MAT 2010 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MAT 2020 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 2030 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CHM 1125 | General Chemistry I for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 1130 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 2170 | University Physics I for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| PHY 2180 | University Physics II for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| BE 1200 | Basic Engineering I: Design in Engineering | 3 |
| BE 1500 | Introduction to Programming and Computation for Engineers | 3 |
| or BE 1600 | Introduction to Programming and Computation: Python | |
| CE 2410 | Statics | 3 |
| ENG 1020 | Introductory College Writing | 3 |
| Specific Engineering Requirements | ||
| MAT 2150 | Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra | 4 |
| BE 2100 | Basic Engineering III: Probability and Statistics in Engineering | 3 |
| ENG 3050 | Technical Communication I: Reports | 3 |
| ENG 3060 | Technical Communication II: Presentations | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| An Introduction to Life | ||
| Basic Life Diversity | ||
| Basic Life Mechanisms | ||
| Geology: The Science of the Earth | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Civil Engineering Core Requirements | ||
| CE 2420 | Elementary Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CE 3250 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| CE 3450 | Civil Engineering Materials | 4 |
| CE 4020 | Introduction to Construction Engineering and Management | 3 |
| CE 4210 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CE 4230 | Environmental Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 4400 | Structural Analysis | 4 |
| CE 4420 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CE 4510 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering | 4 |
| CE 4600 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CE 4985 | Fundamentals of Civil Engineering | 1 |
| CE 4995 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| Total Credits | 88 | |
Concentration Requirements
Students must complete 21 credits at the advanced level (courses numbered 3000 and above) within a selected concentration. These concentrations are designed to prepare students to specialize in a specific area of Civil Engineering that aligns with their career goals. All work within the following Concentration Requirements (21 credit hours) must be completed in addition to the courses from the Major Requirements. Required courses in each concentration for the BS in Civil Engineering are listed below; exceptions may be made only with permission from the department chair.
Structural and Materials Engineering
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE 4410 | Steel Design | 3 |
| CE 5370 | Finite Element Analysis Fundamentals | 3 |
| CE 5390 | Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures | 3 |
| CE 5995 | Special Topics in Civil Engineering I (Masonry Design OR Timber Design) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Bridge Design and Evaluation | ||
| Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design | ||
| Electives: ET 2140, IE 4850, GPH 3600 or CE 4000-level or above: 6 credits 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Transportation and Mobility Engineering
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE 4610 | Highway Design | 3 |
| CE 4640 | Transportation Systems Design and Operation | 3 |
| CE 5620 | Intelligent Transportation Systems | 3 |
| CE 6650 | Pavement Design | 3 |
| One other transportation-orientated course (e.g., CE 5080, CE 6660) | 3 | |
| Electives: ET 2140, IE 4850, GPH 3600 or CE 4000-level or above: 6 credits 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Construction Engineering & Management
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IE 4850 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| CE 4410 | Steel Design | 3 |
| Select 3 of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering I (Construction Saftey, Construction Accounting and Financial Management, and/or Construction Planning and Scheduling) | ||
| Construction Cost Estimating | ||
| Construction Techniques and Methods | ||
| Building Information Modeling (BIM) | ||
| Electives: ET 2140, GPH 3600 or CE 4000-level or above: 6 credits 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Environmental and Sustainability Engineering
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE 4240 | Environmental Engineering Design | 3 |
| Select 4 of the following courses: | 12 | |
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering | ||
| Air Pollution Engineering | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering I (Wastewater Treatment and Recovery and/or Urban Hydrology) | ||
| Electives: ET 2140, IE 4850, GPH 3600 or CE 4000-level or above: 6 credits 2 | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Civil Engineering
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE 4240 | Environmental Engineering Design | 3 |
| CE 4410 | Steel Design | 3 |
| CE 4610 | Highway Design | 3 |
| or CE 4640 | Transportation Systems Design and Operation | |
| Electives: ET 2140, IE 4850, GPH 3600 or CE 4000-level or above: 12 credits 2 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Sample Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| MAT 2010 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CHM 1125 | General Chemistry I for Engineers | 3 |
| CHM 1130 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| BE 1200 | Basic Engineering I: Design in Engineering | 3 |
| ENG 1020 | Introductory College Writing | 3 |
| Wayne Experience (WE) - Suspended as of Fall 2023 | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MAT 2020 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 2170 | University Physics I for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| BE 1500 or BE 1600 | Introduction to Programming and Computation for Engineers or Introduction to Programming and Computation: Python | 3 |
| Civic Literacy (CIV) course | 3 | |
| Social Inquiry (SI) course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MAT 2030 | Calculus III | 4 |
| BE 2100 | Basic Engineering III: Probability and Statistics in Engineering | 3 |
| PHY 2180 | University Physics II for Scientists and Engineers | 4 |
| CE 2410 | Statics (ME 2410) | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MAT 2150 | Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra | 4 |
| CE 2420 | Elementary Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CE 3450 | Civil Engineering Materials | 4 |
| CE 4020 | Introduction to Construction Engineering and Management | 3 |
| Physical Science Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 17-18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CE 3250 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| CE 4400 | Structural Analysis | 4 |
| CE 4510 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering | 4 |
| ENG 3050 | Technical Communication I: Reports | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CE 4210 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CE 4230 | Environmental Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| CE 4600 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CEE Concentration Course #1 | 3 | |
| CEE Concentration Course #2 | 3 | |
| Cultural Inquiry (CI) course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CE 4420 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) course | 3 | |
| CEE Concentration Course #3 | 3 | |
| CEE Concentration Course #4 | 3 | |
| CEE Concentration Course #5 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CE 4995 | Senior Design Project | 3 |
| CE 4985 | Fundamentals of Civil Engineering | 1 |
| CEE Concentration Course #6 | 3 | |
| CEE Concentration Course #7 | 3 | |
| ENG 3060 | Technical Communication II: Presentations | 3 |
| Global Learning (GL) course | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 124-125 | |
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Students may select from BIO 1050, BIO 1500 ,BIO 1510, ESG 1500, or ESG 1010 to meet the Physical Science elective requirement.
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Students may also elect to take BE 1050 plus BE 3510 for 2 separate semesters of 1 credit each, OR BE 3510 and/or CE 4990 (Research) for 3 separate semesters of 1 credit each to count towards one of the 3-credit electives.
Program Educational Outcomes
Within 3 to 5 years of graduation, BSCE graduates will: 1) Apply their knowledge and skills as effective, productive civil or environmental engineers designing innovative engineered systems for private corporations, consulting firms, constructors, or government agencies; 2) Work and communicate effectively with others on multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, technically sound, sustainable, cost-effective solutions to complex and diverse civil and/or environmental engineering problems; 3) Build upon the knowledge gained during undergraduate study for personal and professional development, including preparation for licensure and obtaining advanced degrees; 4) Engage in the profession in an ethical, equitable, and responsible manner that will protect human health and welfare and the environment; 5) Acquire leadership skills that will empower their ascension to leadership roles as practitioners; and 6) Be active members of professional and technical societies, engage in community service, and/or advocate for policies that advance the profession and society.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department will demonstrate the following skills and attributes when they receive their B.S. degrees:
- 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 and inclusive 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.
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an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The civil engineering curriculum has been designed to provide a broad education in the basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences, civil engineering analysis and design, and their application to civil engineering practice. The courses in civil engineering may be considered as an array of groups, each representing an area of concern to contemporary society and industry. Technical electives may be selected from one of these major areas according to the student’s particular interest or may be chosen from several areas in order to broaden one’s knowledge. A student who contemplates continuing study at the graduate level should seek the advice of his/her faculty counselor in the selection of elective courses. Realizing the social implications of the practice of civil engineering, the program provides for the development of a background in economics, the social sciences, humanities, communication skills, ethics, and related non-technical areas.
Civil Engineering (CE) Honors requirements:
CE department requirements (22 credits total):
- Need a minimum GPA of 3.5 and 3.3 Honors GPA
- 9 credits minimum must be in Engineering Honors courses including the following:
- BE 5998 Engineering Honors Thesis (3 cr.)
- CE 4995 Senior Design Project (WI) (3 cr.)
- Engineering Honors course (3 cr.)
- At least one HON 42XX Honors seminar (3 cr.). *Select Honors seminars may fulfill University Group requirements
The additional 10 credits required for graduation with Honors may be taken in any department, including additional Engineering courses.
Suggestions include: approved AGRADE courses, CHM 1225/1230, ECO 2010 or ECO 2020, ENG 1020, MAT 2010, MAT 2020.