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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Civil Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview


It prepares students for careers in civil engineering through core courses in applied mechanics, engineering economics, soil mechanics, and structural analysis and design. Students must also complete a science elective and 21 credits of professional requirements. The program emphasizes leadership and lifelong learning.

Program Outline


Outline:


Course Requirements:

  • The Civil Engineering major requires a total of 128 credits.
  • Students must complete the following:
  • Core Courses:
  • Applied Mechanics I (3 credits)
  • Engineering Economics I (1 credit)
  • Probability and Statistics in Civil and Environmental Engineering (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Computer Aided Design (1 credit)
  • Transportation Engineering and Planning (3 credits)
  • Mechanics of Materials (3 credits)
  • Principles of Construction I (3 credits)
  • Soil Mechanics (3 credits)
  • Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Structural Analysis and Design (3 credits)
  • Civil Engineering Projects I and II (4 credits)
  • Environmental Engineering Fundamentals (3 credits)
  • Fluid Mechanics (4 credits)
  • General Chemistry II (4 credits)
  • Multivariable Calculus and Elementary Differential Equations (7 credits)
  • 21 credits of Professional Requirements courses
  • Science Elective (minimum of three credits)
  • Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Conservation Biology (3 credits)
  • Earth's Dynamic Environment (4 credits)
  • Climate, Weather, and the Environment (3 credits)
  • GIS Modeling of Environmental Change (4 credits)
  • Introduction to Physical Geography (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Oceanography (3 credits)
  • Environmental Science (3 credits)
  • Environmental Conservation (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Water Resources (3 credits)
  • Wetlands Biology and Conservation (3 credits)
  • Meteorology (3 credits)
  • Professional Requirements:
  • 21 credits of 2000-level or higher courses in engineering, science, mathematics, or statistics, including:
  • AH 3275 HAZWOPER
  • MENT 5335 Venture Planning, Management, and Growth
  • OPIM 3603 Project Management and Planning/BADM 3603 Project Management and Planning
  • ART 3670 Sculpture/Ceramics: Digital Tools
  • At least one course each from four of the following technical areas:
  • Construction Engineering and Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Geodetic/Site Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

Other:

  • The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
  • The program educational objectives are to prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to:
  • Actively contribute to the practice and profession of engineering.
  • Follow a path towards leadership in the profession, including licensure as professional engineers.
  • Practice life-long learning through post-graduate and professional education.

Summary:

The Civil Engineering program at the University of Connecticut is a rigorous program that prepares students for a variety of careers in civil engineering. The program requires 128 credits, including core courses in applied mechanics, engineering economics, soil mechanics, and structural analysis and design. Students must also complete a science elective and a number of professional requirements. The program is accredited by ABET and has a strong focus on preparing students for leadership roles in the profession.

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