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About this Program
- College: Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Credits for Degree: 128
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
Department Information
Curriculum
Civil engineering includes the design and construction of bridges, buildings, dams, waterways, coastal protection works, airports, pipelines, space launching facilities, railroads, highways, sanitary systems, ocean structures and facilities, foundations, harbors, waterworks and many other systems and structures upon which modern civilization depends.
Department Requirements
A minimum grade of C is required for all courses marked below. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for all civil engineering courses. Before graduating, all BSCE students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
The basic program provides the minimum education for practice. Beyond the bachelor's degree, advanced degrees are available in geosensing, transportation, water resources, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction, public works, civil engineering materials, and coastal and oceanographic engineering.
Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program in civil engineering will prepare graduates to
- Meet the needs and expectations of civil engineering employers and proceed toward the attainment of a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license;
- Continue their education and pursue advanced degrees if they so desire.
Goals
- To develop civil engineering professionals with proficiency in the fundamentals of science and engineering;
- To develop an understanding of the planning, design, construction and operation of civil engineering projects;
- To develop enhanced communication skills;
- To develop an appreciation of professionalism and ethics in the practice of engineering.
Mission
The department strives to build upon a leading program of exceptional teaching, innovative research and dedicated service by maintaining a strong curriculum, a highly qualified and committed faculty, outstanding facilities and essential funding.
Critical Tracking records each student’s progress in courses that are required for progress toward each major. Please note the critical-tracking requirements below on a per-semester basis.
Equivalent critical-tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.
Semester 1
- Complete 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses with a minimum grade of C within two attempts: CHM 2045 or CHM 2095, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, MAP 2302, PHY 2048, PHY 2049
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 2
- Complete 1 additional critical-tracking course with a minimum grade of C within two attempts
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 3
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 4
- Complete 2 additional critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C within two attempts
- 2.5 GPA required for all critical-tracking courses
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 5
- Complete final lower division critical-tracking course and EGM 3400 with minimum grades of C
- Complete EGM 3520 with minimum grade of C
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 6
Semester 7
- Complete 3 second-level core courses (of CEG 4012, CES 4702, CGN 4503, CWR 4202, EIN 3354) and CEG 4011
- 2.0 UF GPA required
Semester 8
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. These courses must be completed by the terms as listed above in the Critical Tracking criteria.
This semester plan represents an example progression through the major. Actual courses and course order may be different depending on the student's academic record and scheduling availability of courses. Prerequisites still apply.
| Semester One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EGN 2020C | Engineering Design & Society | 2 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| General Chemistry 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) 1 | ||
| Chemistry for Engineers 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | ||
| CHM 2045L | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 1 |
| ENC 1101 | Expository and Argumentative Writing (State Core Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement: 6,000 words) 1 | 3 |
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) 1 | 4 |
| Quest 1 (Gen Ed Humanities) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| ENC 3246 | Professional Communication for Engineers (Gen Ed Composition; Writing Requirement: 6,000 words) 1 | 3 |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Mathematics) 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2048 | Physics with Calculus 1 (Critical Tracking; State Core Gen Ed Physical Sciences) 1 | 3 |
| PHY 2048L | Laboratory for Physics with Calculus 1 (Gen Ed Physical Sciences) | 1 |
| State Core Gen Ed Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| State Core Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester Three | ||
| COP 2271 | Computer Programming for Engineers | 2 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2049 | Physics with Calculus 2 (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Physical Sciences) 1 | 3 |
| STA 3032 | Engineering Statistics | 3 |
| Gen Ed Social and Behavioral Sciences with International; Writing Requirement: 6,000 words | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| CGN 2328 | Technical Drawing and Visualization | 3 |
| CGN 3710 | Experimentation and Instrumentation in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| EGM 2511 | Engineering Mechanics: Statics 1 | 3 |
| MAP 2302 | Elementary Differential Equations (Critical Tracking; Gen Ed Mathematics) 1 | 3 |
| Science elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester Five | ||
| CGN 3501C | Civil Engineering Materials (Critical Tracking) | 4 |
| CGN 4160 | Civil Engineering Practice 1 | 3 |
| CGN 3510 | Introduction to Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| EGM 3400 | Elements of Dynamics (Critical Tracking) 1 | 2 |
| EGM 3520 | Mechanics of Materials (Critical Tracking) 1 | 3 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Building Information Modeling | ||
| Structural Modeling | ||
| Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Geomatics | ||
| GIS in Soil and Water Science | ||
| Survey of Planning Information Systems | ||
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| CEG 4011 | Soil Mechanics (Critical Tracking) | 4 |
| CES 3102 | Mechanics of Engineering Structures (Critical Tracking) 1 | 4 |
| CWR 3201 | Hydrodynamics (Critical Tracking) 1 | 4 |
| TTE 4004C | Transportation Engineering 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Seven | ||
| CGN 3421 | Computer Methods in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| EGS 4034 | Engineering Ethics and Professionalism | 1 |
| Second-Level Core courses (Critical Tracking) | 9 | |
| Approved Technical elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Eight | ||
| Second-Level Core course | 3 | |
| CGN 4806 or CGN 4910 |
Transportation-Water-Materials Design (Critical Tracking) or Structures-Geotechnical-Construction Comprehensive System Design |
3 |
| Approved Design elective | 3 | |
| Approved Technical electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 128 | |
| 1 | Minimum grade of C required. |
Approved Electives
Science Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 2010 | Integrated Principles of Biology 1 | 3 |
| EES 4103 & EES 4102L | Applied Ecology and Environmental Biology Laboratory | 3 |
| GEO 2242 | Extreme Weather | 3 |
| GEO 3250 | Climatology | 3 |
| GLY 2030C | Environmental and Engineering Geology | 3 |
| MET 3503 | Weather and Forecasting | 3 |
Second-Level Core Classes
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CEG 4012 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| CES 4702 | Analysis and Design in Reinforced Concrete | 3 |
| CGN 4503 | Pavement Design | 3 |
| CWR 4202 | Hydraulics | 3 |
| EIN 3354 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CCE 4015 | Civil Engineering Estimating | 3 |
| CCE 4204 | Construction Equipment, Methods and Management | 3 |
| CCE 4811 | Construction Engineering Design | 3 |
| CEG 4104 | Retaining Wall and Embankment Design | 3 |
| CEG 4111 | Foundation Engineering Design | 3 |
| CES 4141 | Matrix Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CES 4605 | Analysis and Design in Steel | 3 |
| CES 4704 | Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CES 4608 | Advanced Steel Design | 3 |
| CGN 4600 | Public Works Engineering and Management Practices | 3 |
| CWR 4114 | Surface Hydrology | 3 |
| CWR 4120 | Groundwater | 3 |
| CWR 4306 | Urban Stormwater Systems Design | 3 |
| CWR 4542 | Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| ENV 4514C | Water and Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| SUR 4463 | Subdivision Design | 3 |
| TTE 4106 | Urban Transportation Planning | 3 |
| TTE 4201 | Traffic Engineering | 3 |
| TTE 4300 | Transportation Systems Analysis | 3 |
| One technical class at 3000/4000 level from outside CE department in geology, environmental engineering, building construction/architecture or urban and regional planning (or other as approved by advisor) | 3 | |
Design Electives | Select at Least One
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CCE 4811 | Construction Engineering Design | 3 |
| CEG 4104 | Retaining Wall and Embankment Design | 3 |
| CEG 4111 | Foundation Engineering Design | 3 |
| CES 4605 | Analysis and Design in Steel | 3 |
| CES 4704 | Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CES 4608 | Advanced Steel Design | 3 |
| CWR 4306 | Urban Stormwater Systems Design | 3 |
| SUR 4463 | Subdivision Design | 3 |
Civil engineering is the oldest and most diverse branch of engineering and includes the design and construction of bridges, buildings, dams, waterways, coastal protection works, airports, pipelines, space launching facilities, railroads, highways, sanitary systems, ocean structures and facilities, foundations, harbors, waterworks and many other systems and structures upon which modern civilization depends. In its broadest sense, the civil engineer adapts the physical features of the earth to the needs of society. Approximately one out of four engineers is engaged in civil engineering.
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
ABET EAC Program Educational Objectives, Student Outcomes, and Enrollment and Graduation Numbers can be found on the college website.
Before Graduating Students Must
- Pass an assessment by two or more faculty and/or industry practitioners of performance on a major design experience.
- Pass an assessment in two courses of individual assignments targeted to each learning outcome. Assessment will be provided by the instructor of the course according to department standards.
- Complete the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
- Complete an exit interview in your final semester.
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Students in the Major Will Learn to
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Content
- Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering principles to civil engineering problems.
- Conduct civil engineering experiments, analyzing and interpreting the data.
Critical Thinking
- Design a civil engineering system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability constraints.
Communication
- Communicate technical data and design information effectively in writing and in speech to other civil engineers.
Curriculum Map
I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed
| Courses | SLO 1 | SLO 2 | SLO 3 | SLO 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEG 4011 | A | |||
| CES 3102 | A | R | ||
| CES 4702 | A | A | ||
| CGN 3501C | R | R | R | |
| CGN 4806 | A | A | ||
| CGN 4910 | A | A | ||
| CWR 3201 | A | A | ||
| EGM 2511 | I | I | ||
| EGM 3520 | R | R | ||
| ENC 3254 | I | |||
| PHY 2048L | I | |||
| FE Exam | A | A | ||
| Exit, Employer Surveys | A | A | A | A |
Assessment Types
- Laboratory reports
- Exams
- Design projects
- Presentations
- Additional assessments include:
- The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
- The exit and employer surveys