CEEAR.BSE - BSE in Civil Engineering/Architectural Engr Conc

Civil Engineering Major 

General information 

Our nation’s success has been built on the foundation of our solid infrastructure. Today, thousands of public works projects in the United States are in desperate need of repair and many more new infrastructure developments are necessary to keep our country competitive in the global community. There has never been a greater need for talented civil and environmental engineers to plan, execute, and lead these important projects. 
 
The Civil Engineering major educates students to become leaders in this important and in-demand profession. The Civil Engineering major provides students with a broad and well-integrated background in the concepts, theories, and methodologies needed to plan, design, analyze, develop, organize, and manage civil and environmental engineering projects. Students work with state-of-the-art equipment in our new concrete/structures, transportation, environmental/water resources, and soil mechanics laboratories. 
 
The Civil Engineering major focuses on the latest advances in the design, construction, and maintenance of society’s infrastructure including roads, railroads, buildings, airports, seaports, tunnels, dams, bridges, pipelines, water treatment and supply networks, and environmental systems. Students study major areas of civil engineering: structural engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, and construction engineering. Students also study alternative/renewable energy, sustainable materials, and green building laws. 
 
Civil Engineering students select one of four concentrations at the start of the junior year. Students can select the Civil Engineering concentration, the Environmental Engineering concentration, or the Railway Engineering concentration. The first two years of the curriculum are the same for all Civil Engineering students. The selection of courses for the last two years is moderately different depending on the concentration. Note that any concentration leads to a successful career in civil engineering and selection of concentration should be based on personal preference and in consultation of career goals with an academic advisor. 

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

Career Opportunities 

The Civil Engineering program provides a solid foundation in major sub-disciplines of civil engineering that leads to employment in both private and public sectors of industry or military. Examples of career opportunities include city/county/state organizations, federal agencies, and small to large private engineering firms. The career outlook for civil engineers is bright as the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an employment growth rate of 11% over the decade of 2016-2026. 
 
The Environmental Engineering concentration provides a solid foundation in major sub-disciplines of civil engineering with an emphasis on environmental and water resources engineering. This concentration leads to employment in both private and public sectors of industry or military. Examples of career opportunities include state and federal agencies, water or wastewater treatment plants, environmental laboratories, and small to large private engineering firms. The career outlook for environmental engineers is bright as the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an employment growth rate of 8% over the decade of 2016-2026. 

The Railway Engineering concentration provides a solid foundation in major sub-disciplines of civil engineering with an emphases on railway engineering. This concentration leads to employment in both private and public sectors of industry. Examples of career opportunities include state and federal agencies, and small to large private engineering firms.  

 Electives 

Electives supplement the engineering student’s technical program. These electives must be selected in such a way that all Golden Bear Discovery requirements are satisfied. In addition, technical, design, and general electives provide the opportunity for specialization within a chosen field. An assigned departmental faculty advisor must approve selection of electives from engineering, mathematics, science, or business. 

Vision 

The vision of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to be regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized in providing civil engineering education, leading to well-qualified engineers who are innovative, immediate contributors to their profession and successful in advanced studies. 

Mission 

The mission of the Civil Engineering program is to provide students with a supportive environment that facilitates learning to solve problems in civil and environmental engineering. The faculty and staff of the program use their background in teaching, research, and industry to prepare students to be successful as they move into the workforce or graduate school. 

Program Educational Objectives

 Within a few years after graduation, Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering (BSECE) program graduates will have:

• Led, planned, designed, and managed civil engineering projects (PEO 1).

• Demonstrated technical expertise by obtaining professional licensure (PEO 2).

• Actively engaged in professional societies, community service, and continuous education (PEO 3).

Student Outcomes 

The program has documented student outcomes that support the program's educational objectives. Attainment of these outcomes prepares graduates to enter the professional practice of engineering.  

 
Student Outcomes 

1.  An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. 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.

3. 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. 

Degree Requirements 

Freshman Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 16 cr.

Freshman Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 16 cr.

Sophomore Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 17 cr.

Sophomore Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 17 cr.

Junior Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 16 cr.

Junior Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 16 cr.

Senior Year - Fall Semester 

Subtotal: 16 cr.

Senior Year - Spring Semester 

Subtotal: 13 cr.

Total Credit Hours: 127

• Technical or design electives are engineering, math, science, or computer courses normally numbered 300 or above and approved by the advisor. 

• General Education courses must be selected in such a way to insure all Golden Bear Discovery requirements have been satisfied.

• General elective. Selected on approval of the academic advisor. 

• A student selects one course from the list to satisfy the Civil Engineering Science elective - GEOL 101, BIO 101, METR 101. 

The 2.000 required minimum grade point average in the major is based upon all major courses pursued as a part of the student's major program.