Major Requirements
Course
|
Title |
Quarter Hours |
| GE 102 |
Introduction to Engineering Seminar
|
2 |
GE 103
|
Foundations of Engineering Design I
|
2 |
GE 104
|
Foundations of Engineering Design II |
2 |
GE 115
|
Engineering CAD I |
2 |
GE 116
|
Engineering CAD II |
2 |
| GE 260 |
Statics |
4 |
| GE 262 |
Dynamics
|
4 |
CVE 130
|
Surveying and Mapping
|
2
|
| CVE 266 |
Mechanics of Materials |
4 |
| CVE 270 |
Sensors and Electrical Systems
|
4 |
CVE 310
|
Environmental Engineering
|
4 |
CVE 320
|
Materials |
4
|
CVE 330
|
Transportation Engineering
|
4 |
| CVE 340 |
Fluid Mechanics |
4 |
| CVE 342 |
Hydrology
|
4 |
| CVE 350 |
Geotechnical Engineering
|
4 |
| CVE 360 |
Structural Engineering |
4 |
| CVE 370 |
Sustainable Design Processes
|
4 |
| CVE 374 |
Project Management
|
4 |
CVE 380
|
Senior Capstone Design I |
4 |
| CVE 382 |
Senior Capstone Design II
|
4 |
|
Civil Engineering Electives with a Design Focus
|
8 |
|
Civil Engineering or Technical Electives |
12 |
|
|
Civil Engineering Professional Elective
|
2 |
Major Electives
Course
|
Title |
Quarter Hours |
|
Construction in the Urban Environment |
4 |
|
Construction Scheduling |
4 |
|
Advanced Structural Analysis
|
4 |
|
Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures |
4 |
|
Design of Steel Structures |
4 |
|
Design of Water and Wastewater Systems
|
4 |
|
Water Resources Engineering |
4 |
|
Transportation Planning |
4 |
|
Design of Traffic Systems
|
4 |
|
Hazardous Waste Engineering
|
4
|
|
Introduction to Air Pollution
|
4
|
Program Structure
The program takes a holistic approach to developing future civil engineering professionals by helping individuals gain skills in foundational areas of STEM and the humanities and social sciences, in core engineering fundamentals related to analysis and design, and in broader technical skills, such as problem solving, critical thinking, economics, ethics, and sustainability.
Opportunities to improve leadership, teamwork, communication, and other professional skills are integrated in the courses, labs and extracurricular activities. Graduates will be well-prepared to join the profession and to continue learning throughout their careers.
Core Program Values
Welcoming - provide a welcoming and inclusive learning community for students
Innovative – offer student-centered programs thru active, hands-on, and service-learning opportunities
Engaging – empower students thru community engagement using Chicago as a classroom
Accessible - promote more opportunities for undergraduate students to pursue engineering