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 BS in Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

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:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. 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
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. 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.

Accelerated BS/MS program

The department offers BS 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 (Stellic) 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

General Education Courses

Program-Specific General Education

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MATH 221 Analytic Geometry-Calculus I meets the General Education Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic Requirement.

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Together, CHEM 151 Principles of Chemistry I, CHEM 152 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory and CHEM 153 Principles of Chemistry II complete the General Education Natural Science - 7 credit hours, including one lab Requirement.

Math and Natural Science

Engineering Core

Non-Engineering Core

Civil Engineering

Technical Electives

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Honors students must complete CIVE 497 Honors Project to meet their Honors Project requirement.  This course counts as both the Honors Project and a CE Technical Elective.

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Students choosing to take CIVE 482 Special Projects: Civil Engineering as a CE Technical Elective should select a section with three credit hours.  Students can take multiple Special Projects courses towards their elective requirements, provided that the courses are on different subjects.

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.

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.