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.