Civil Engineering, B.S.

Preparation for the Major

(48 units)

These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).

• CIV E 100 - Introduction to Civil Engineering Units: 1
• CIV E 121 - Computer Graphics for the Built Environment Units: 3

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• CIV E 160 - Statistical Methods for the Built Environment Units: 3

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• STAT 250 - Statistical Principles and Practices Units: 3

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• CIV E 218 - Surveying for Civil Engineering and Construction Units: 3
• CIV E 220 - Civil and Environmental Engineering Computer Applications Units: 3
• CIV E 225 - Mechanics for Civil Engineers Units: 3 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
• A E 280 - Methods of Analysis Units: 3

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• BIOL 100 - General Biology Units: 3

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• BIOL 101 - World of Animals Units: 3

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• CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Engineers Units: 4 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

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• CHEM 200 - General Chemistry Units: 5 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

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• CON E 101 - Construction and Culture Units: 3

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• MATH 150 - Calculus I Units: 4 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
• MATH 151 - Calculus II Units: 4 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
• MATH 252 - Calculus III Units: 4
• PHYS 195 - Principles of Physics Units: 3 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
• PHYS 195L - Principles of Physics Laboratory Units: 1
• PHYS 196 - Principles of Physics Units: 3 must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

Engineering Science Elective

Select at least one of the following courses:

• CON E 240 - Introduction to Construction Materials Units: 3
• E E 204 - Principles of Electrical Engineering Units: 3
• M E 350 - Thermodynamics Units: 3

General Education

Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning and Lifelong Learning and Self-Development foundations GE areas by completion of preparation for the major. Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Natural Sciences and Social and Behavioral Sciences explorations GE areas by completion of the major.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing one of the approved upper division writing courses (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major

A minimum of 48 upper division units to include the following required and elective courses. Required upper division courses in the major:

• CIV E 301 - Introduction to Solid Mechanics Units: 3

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• M E 304 - Mechanics of Materials Units: 3

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• CIV E 302 - Solid Mechanics Laboratory Units: 1
• CIV E 321 - Structural Analysis I Units: 3
• CIV E 401 - Civil Engineering and Society Units: 1
• CIV E 421 - Reinforced Concrete Design Units: 3
• CIV E 444 - Applied Hydraulics Units: 3
• CIV E 462 - Geotechnical Engineering Units: 3
• CIV E 463 - Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory Units: 1
• CIV E 481 - Transportation Engineering Units: 3
• CIV E 495 - Capstone Design Project Units: 3
• A E 340 - Fluid Mechanics Units: 3
• CON E 330 - Principles of Engineering Economy Units: 3
• ENV E 355 - Environmental Engineering Units: 3

Master Plan

A master plan of elective courses must be approved by the undergraduate adviser as soon as the civil engineering major is declared. Students are required to see their undergraduate adviser prior to registration each semester.