Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.
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Swenson College of Science & Engineering (DCSE)
50UGR UMD-Sci & Eng. Swenson Coll of 292 - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Program description
The B.S.C.E. program in civil engineering integrates topics from chemistry, physics, advanced mathematics, statistics, geology, and core engineering science to prepare graduates to work professionally in public and private organizations that design, develop, and construct structures; design, build, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure; and design, operate, and control water resource systems. Graduates are rooted in safe and efficient design skills and show respect for and strive to improve the environment wherever they work.
The program includes four areas in civil engineering: a) structural engineering, b) environmental and water resources engineering, c) project engineering and transportation engineering, and d) goetechnical engineering.
Upper-division students are exposed to each of these areas and obtain an in-depth knowledge in at least one area by taking additional elective courses.
Civil engineering graduates are qualified for employment in a wide variety of organizations, both public and private, including design, material testing and manufacture, construction, transportation, natural resources development, and energy. Graduates are prepared to begin their first step toward professional registration by taking the FE exam before completing their collegiate degree. They are also well qualified to continue with graduate education in civil engineering or engineering management.
Students in the B.S.C.E. program have the opportunity to put their design and entrepreneurial skills to use in professional engineering society design competitions, projects sponsored by regional companies, and research projects in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
Honors Requirement: To graduate with department honors, a student must apply, have a 3.40 GPA, be an active member of Tau Beta Pi or a professional engineering society (e.g. ASCE, ACI, AISC, DTSO, PCI, SWE, & SME), and be nominated by a department faculty member.
The program includes four areas in civil engineering: a) structural engineering, b) environmental and water resources engineering, c) project engineering and transportation engineering, and d) goetechnical engineering.
Upper-division students are exposed to each of these areas and obtain an in-depth knowledge in at least one area by taking additional elective courses.
Civil engineering graduates are qualified for employment in a wide variety of organizations, both public and private, including design, material testing and manufacture, construction, transportation, natural resources development, and energy. Graduates are prepared to begin their first step toward professional registration by taking the FE exam before completing their collegiate degree. They are also well qualified to continue with graduate education in civil engineering or engineering management.
Students in the B.S.C.E. program have the opportunity to put their design and entrepreneurial skills to use in professional engineering society design competitions, projects sponsored by regional companies, and research projects in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
Honors Requirement: To graduate with department honors, a student must apply, have a 3.40 GPA, be an active member of Tau Beta Pi or a professional engineering society (e.g. ASCE, ACI, AISC, DTSO, PCI, SWE, & SME), and be nominated by a department faculty member.
Program last updated
Fall 2024