Civil Engineering, BS
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (430000BS)
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering can be combined with the Cooperative Education, College of Engineering and Polymer Science certificate, for a nominal five-year plan of study that includes four total years of coursework and one full year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering can be earned without the certificate, with a nominal four-year plan of study.
The Civil Engineering undergraduate program offered by the Department of Civil Engineering at The University of Akron is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives of the Civil Engineering program are that, within a few years of graduation, our Civil Engineering graduates:
- Successfully and accurately complete Civil Engineering projects as part of a team, on time and within budget, in an ethical and professional manner, and using modern engineering tools-software
- An ability to communicate effectively with written, oral, and visual means in both technical and non-technical settings
- Professional service as evidenced by active participation in a professional society and/or educational outreach activities
- Engage in lifelong learning as evidenced by participation in continuing education courses, workshops, graduate courses, and by pursuing professional licensure
- A basic knowledge of the business of engineering including how the private and public sector operate separately and collectively
Student Outcomes
The Civil Engineering program has specified these student outcomes to be achieved by the time of graduation:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Requirements for Admission
All students who meet the minimum requirements for admittance into The University of Akron and intend to major in engineering or engineering technology are accepted into the College of Engineering and Polymer Science and welcome to begin study towards their intended major. Students must show success in key classes early in the program curriculum before they gain approval to take classes in the third year of the curriculum and beyond.
Cooperative Education
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering can be combined with the Cooperative Education, College of Engineering and Polymer Science certificate, for a nominal five-year plan of study that includes four total years of coursework and one full year of relevant work experience. Alternatively, the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering can be earned without the certificate, with a nominal four-year plan of study.
Accelerated BS/MS program
The department offers B.S. Civil Engineering students at The University of Akron a BS/MS program that allows them to earn the Master of Science in Civil Engineering with one additional year of study. Applications are accepted in the Spring before the senior year.
The following information has official approval of the Department of Civil Engineering and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Requirements
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Requirements * | 24 | |
Math and Natural Science | 30 | |
Engineering Core | 11 | |
Non-Engineering Core | 3 | |
Civil Engineering | 48 | |
Technical Electives | 15 | |
Total Hours | 131 |
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements.
General Education Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
Global Diversity | ||
Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
Total Hours | 36 |
Math and Natural Science
Code | Title | Hours |
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CHEM:151 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM:152 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM:153 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | 4 |
MATH:222 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus II | 4 |
MATH:223 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus III | 4 |
MATH:335 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
PHYS:291 | Elementary Classical Physics I | 4 |
PHYS:292 | Elementary Classical Physics II | 4 |
Total Hours | 30 |
Engineering Core
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MECE:203 | Dynamics | 3 |
MECE:310 | Fluid Mechanics I | 2 |
MECE:305 | Thermal Science | 2 |
ELEN:307 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 4 |
Total Hours | 11 |
Non-Engineering Core
Code | Title | Hours |
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SURV:101 | Basic Surveying | 3 |
or GEOG:405 | Geographic Information Systems | |
Total Hours | 3 |
Civil Engineering
Code | Title | Hours |
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CIVE:101 | Introduction to Civil Engineering Fundamentals | 3 |
CIVE:102 | Tools for Civil Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:201 | Statics | 3 |
CIVE:202 | Introduction to Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
CIVE:306 | Theory of Structures | 3 |
CIVE:313 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
CIVE:314 | Foundation Design | 3 |
CIVE:321 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:323 | Water Supply & Pollution Control | 3 |
CIVE:341 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:361 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:380 | Engineering Materials Laboratory | 3 |
CIVE:401 | Steel Design | 3 |
CIVE:403 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
CIVE:471 | Construction Administration | 3 |
CIVE:490 | Senior Design in Civil Engineering | 3 |
Total Hours | 48 |
Technical Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Civil Engineering Technical Elective | 3 | |
Civil Engineering Technical Elective | 3 | |
Civil Engineering Technical Elective | 3 | |
Civil Engineering Technical Elective | 3 | |
Civil Engineering Technical Elective | 3 | |
Total Hours | 15 |
Recommended Schedule with Cooperative Education
This plan of study shows the recommended schedule for students who are also earning the Cooperative Education, College of Engineering and Polymer Science certificate. Together, the Bachelor of Science and certificate require a five-year plan of study. The program recommends that students earn this certificate.
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
CHEM:151 | Principles of Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
CHEM:152 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
ENGL:111 | English Composition I 1,2 | 3 |
MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I 1 | 4 |
CIVE:101 | Introduction to Civil Engineering Fundamentals | 3 |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CHEM:153 | Principles of Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
MATH:222 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus II 1 | 4 |
CIVE:102 | Tools for Civil Engineering | 3 |
Second Writing Course 1,3 | 3 | |
General Education or Honor Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
SURV:101 or GEOG:405 | Basic Surveying or Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
MATH:223 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus III 1 | 4 |
PHYS:291 | Elementary Classical Physics I 1 | 4 |
CIVE:201 | Statics 1 | 3 |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
MATH:335 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
PHYS:292 | Elementary Classical Physics II 1 | 4 |
CIVE:202 | Introduction to Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
CIVE:321 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
MECE:203 | Dynamics 1 | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Summer Semester | ||
GNEN:300 | Cooperative Education Work Period optional | 0 |
Hours | 0 | |
3rd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
CIVE:306 | Theory of Structures | 3 |
CIVE:313 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
CIVE:323 | Water Supply & Pollution Control | 3 |
MECE:310 | Fluid Mechanics I | 2 |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
GNEN:301 | Cooperative Education Work Period (for Cooperative Education certificate) | 0 |
Hours | 0 | |
4th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
GNEN:302 | Cooperative Education Work Period (for Cooperative Education certificate) | 0 |
Hours | 0 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CIVE:314 | Foundation Design | 3 |
CIVE:341 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:361 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:380 | Engineering Materials Laboratory | 3 |
CIVE:401 | Steel Design | 3 |
MECE:305 | Thermal Science | 2 |
Hours | 17 | |
Summer Semester | ||
GNEN:403 | Cooperative Education Work Period (for Cooperative Education certificate) | 0 |
Hours | 0 | |
5th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
CIVE:403 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
CIVE:471 | Construction Administration | 3 |
ELEN:307 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 4 |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CIVE:490 | Senior Design in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 131 |
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Honors sections may be available; check the schedule of classes.
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Recommendation for General Education, Writing First Course
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Check General Education Program or Honors Distribution to find courses that satisfy the second writing course requirement.
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Credit hours shown for General Education or Honors Distribution are general guidelines only. These courses should be chosen in accordance with the appropriate General Education curriculum guide (for non-honors students) or Honors Distribution (for honors students). Honors students must also ensure that their course selections meet additional requirements not shown on this curriculum guide.
Recommended Schedule without Cooperative Education
If a student chooses not to earn the Cooperative Education certificate, the following four-year plan of study is used.
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
CHEM:151 | Principles of Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
CHEM:152 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I 1 | 4 |
CIVE:101 | Introduction to Civil Engineering Fundamentals | 3 |
ENGL:111 | English Composition I 1,2 | 3 |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CHEM:153 | Principles of Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
MATH:222 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus II 1 | 4 |
CIVE:102 | Tools for Civil Engineering | 3 |
Second Writing Course 1,3 | 3 | |
General Education or Honor Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
SURV:101 or GEOG:405 | Basic Surveying or Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
MATH:223 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus III 1 | 4 |
PHYS:291 | Elementary Classical Physics I 1 | 4 |
CIVE:201 | Statics 1 | 3 |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
MATH:335 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
PHYS:292 | Elementary Classical Physics II 1 | 4 |
CIVE:202 | Introduction to Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
CIVE:321 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
MECE:203 | Dynamics 1 | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
3rd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
CIVE:306 | Theory of Structures | 3 |
CIVE:313 | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
CIVE:323 | Water Supply & Pollution Control | 3 |
MECE:310 | Fluid Mechanics I | 2 |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CIVE:314 | Foundation Design | 3 |
CIVE:341 | Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:361 | Transportation Engineering | 3 |
CIVE:380 | Engineering Materials Laboratory | 3 |
CIVE:401 | Steel Design | 3 |
MECE:305 | Thermal Science | 2 |
Hours | 17 | |
4th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
CIVE:403 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
CIVE:471 | Construction Administration | 3 |
ELEN:307 | Basic Electrical Engineering | 4 |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CIVE:490 | Senior Design in Civil Engineering | 3 |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
CE Technical/Professional Requirement | 3 | |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
General Education or Honors Distribution 4 | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 131 |
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Honors sections may be available; check the schedule of classes.
- 2
Recommendation for General Education, Writing First Course
- 3
Check General Education Program or Honors Distribution to find courses that satisfy the second writing course requirement.
- 4
Credit hours shown for General Education or Honors Distribution are general guidelines only. These courses should be chosen in accordance with the appropriate General Education curriculum guide (for non-honors students) or Honors Distribution (for honors students). Honors students must also ensure that their course selections meet additional requirements not shown on this curriculum guide.