Civil Engineering

Curriculum

Courses

1. University Requirements: (23 Credit (cr))

Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures (WRA) 4 cr

• Integrative Studies in Humanities IAH 201-210 and IAH 211 or > 8 cr
• Integrative Studies in Social Sciences ISS 2XX and ISS 3XX 8 cr
• Bioscience (one of the following): 3-4 cr
  
  • BS 161, ENT 205, IBIO 150, MGI 141,
  • MGI 201, PLB 105, PSL 250

2. College Requirements: (30 cr)

• *CEM 141 General Chemistry 4 cr

*College Admission Requirement

OR

• *CEM 151 General and Descriptive Chemistry 4 cr
• *EGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design 2 cr
• *EGR 102 Introduction to Engineering Modeling 2 cr
• *MTH 132 Calculus I 3 cr
• *MTH 133 Calculus II 4 cr
• MTH 234 Multivariable Calculus 4 cr
• MTH 235 Differential Equations 3 cr
• *PHY 183 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I 4 cr
• PHY 184 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II 4 cr

*College Admission Requirement

3. Major Requirements: (69-70 cr)

a. Complete all of the following courses: (46 cr)

• CE 221 Statics 3 cr
• CE 271 Intro to Civil and Environmental Engineering 3 cr
• CE 273 Civil and Environmental Engineering Measurements 2 cr
• CE 274 Graphics for Civil and Environmental Engineers 1 cr
• CE 275 GIS for Civil and Environmental Engineers 1 cr
• CE 305 Introduction to Structural Analysis 3 cr
• CE 312 Soil Mechanics 4 cr
• CE 321 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics (W) 4 cr
• CE 337 Civil Engineering Materials 4 cr
• CE 341 Transportation Engineering (W) 3 cr
• CE 361 Computational Methods in Civil Eng 3 cr
• CE 372 Risk Analysis in Civil and Environmental Engr 3 cr
• CE 495 Senior Design in Civil and Environmental Engr 4 cr
• CE 496 Review for the CE & ENE fundamentals of Engineering Exam 1 cr
• CEM 161 Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr
• ENE 371 Sustainable Civil & Environmental Engineering Systems 3 cr
• ME 222 Mechanics of Deformable Solids 3 cr

b. Complete one of the following courses: (3-4 cr)

• GLG 201 Introduction to Earth & Planetary Sciences 4 cr
• GLG 203 Geology of the Great Lakes Region 3 cr 

c. Design-Intensive Electives: (12-13 cr)

Complete 12-13 credits of electives from the list below from at least four different areas (environmental, geotechnical, pavements, structures, transportation, and water resources).

Environmental

• ENE 483 Water and Wastewater Engineering 4 cr
• ENE 489 Air Pollution: Science and Engineering 3 cr

Geotechnical

• CE 418 Geotechnical Engineering 3 cr
• CE 485 Landfill Design 3 cr

Pavements

• CE 431 Dsgn and Anlys for New and Rehab Pavements 3 cr

Structures

• CE 405 Design of Steel Structures 3 cr
• CE 406 Design of Concrete Structures 3 cr

Transportation

• CE 444 Principles of Traffic Engineering 3 cr
• CE 449 Highway Design 3 cr

Water Resources

• ENE 421 Engineering Hydrology 3 cr
• ENE 422 Applied Hydraulics 3 cr

d. Technical Electives: (6 cr) Complete six additional credits, courses may include those on above list and

• CE 400 Structural Mechanics 3 cr
• CE 407 Matls Engr: Properties, Selection and Processing 3 cr
• CE 448 Transportation Planning 3 cr
• CE 471 Construction Engr-Eqpt, Methods and Planning 3 cr
• CE 473 Smart and Sustainable Bldg Design and Operations 3 cr
• ENE 380 Principles of Environ Engineering 3 cr
• ENE 381 Environmental Chemistry 3 cr
• ENE 472 Life Cycle Assessment of Energy Technologies 3 cr
• ENE 487 Microbiology for Environmental Science and Engr 3 cr

Other Electives (Variable)

Total Credits Required for Degree 128 cr

The requirements listed above apply to students admitted to Civil Engineering Program, which is administered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), beginning Fall 2025. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) regularly reviews program requirements and reserves the right to make changes as necessary. Consequently, each student is strongly
encouraged to consult with their advisor to obtain assistance in planning an appropriate schedule of courses. 

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Sample

First Year

Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
CEM 161	1	CE 273	2
CEM 141 or CEM 151	4	EGR 102	2
EGR 100	2	MTH 133	4
MTH 132	3	PHY 183	4
WRA 101	4	ISS 2XX	4
Total	14	Total	16

 

Sophomore Year

Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
CE 274	1	Bioscience	3-4
CE 275	1	ME 222	3
CE 271	3	MTH 235	3
MTH 234	4	GLG 201 or GLG 203	4 or 3
CE 221	3	IAH 211 or >	4
IAH 201-210	4
Total	16	Total	16/18

 

Junior Year

Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
CE 305	3	Design Intensive	3
CE 312	4	CE 321	4
CE 337	4	*CE 372	3
ENE 371	3	CE 341	3
PHY 184	4	CE 361	3
Total	18	Total	16

*Enroll in CE 372 before attempting to enroll in CE 341

 

Senior Year

Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
General Elective	4	CE 495	4
Design Intensive	3	CE 496	1
Design Intensive	3	General Elective	4
Tech Elective	3	Design Intensive	3
ISS 3XX	4	Tech Elective	3
Total	17	Total	15

The general sample civil engineering course program above will satisfy the course requirements for a BS degree in civil engineering. Please note that it is strongly recommended that CE 221 and ME 222 be taken in the sophomore year and that all CE 3xx required courses be taken in the junior year so that the full range of CE/ENE 4XX courses are accessible to you in your senior year.

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Program Objectives 

The B.S. Civil Engineering Program has the following program educational objectives (PEOs). Recent graduates (e.g., 3-5 years after graduation) of the programs will be enjoying career success and:

• have advanced in civil engineering practice and/or pursued advanced studies;
• be engaged in life-long learning;
• be engaged in professional practice consistent with the principles of sustainable development;
• have pursued continuing professional development and leadership; and
• have obtained licensure

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Objectives and Outcomes

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has adopted the following program educational objectives (PEOs) which are shared by its baccalaureate programs in both civil and environmental engineering. Recent graduates (e.g., 3-5 years after graduation) of the programs will be enjoying career success and:

• have advanced in civil or environmental engineering practice and/or pursued advanced studies;
• be engaged in life-long learning;
• be engaged in professional practice consistent with the principles of sustainable development;
• have pursued continuing professional development and leadership; and
• have obtained licensure.

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More Info

Today’s civil engineers are engaged in areas such as the design and construction of civil works. Civil engineers plan, design and manage construction of bridges, roads, railways, and tunnels. They design and build large structures and buildings such as multi-story car parks, railroad stations, airport terminals and sports stadiums. They also work at the cutting edge of technological applications such as the design of sensors for monitoring the "health" of the nation’s infrastructure systems, the development of intelligent transportation networks, and the use of computer models to assess the impacts of development on natural resources. The department offers courses in construction, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, pavement engineering, structures, transportation, and water resources.

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