Civil Engineering, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites. This plan also assumes that:
- MATH 1028 – Trigonometry (2) not needed due to placement exam or college credit
- Placement into MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) by SAT/ACT/SU math placement exam or college credit; students not placing into MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) will need to take MATH 1010 – College Algebra for Business (5) as an elective.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 134
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5) |
| Course 2 | CEEGR 1050 – Engineering Graphics & Communication (3) | PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + PHYS 1211 – Lab (5) | PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism + PHYS 1221 – Lab (5) |
| Course 3 | CEEGR 1000 – Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering (1) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX University Core |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor to develop your educational plan.
- Begin exploring career options and participating in campus activities.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) | MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) | MATH 2340 – Differential Equations (4) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | CEEGR 3020 – Global Engineering Economics (3) | CEEGR 2210 – Mechanics of Materials I + CEEGR 2220 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | MEGR 2100 – Statics (4) | MATH 2315 – Probability, Statistics, & Data Computing (5) | CEEGR 2500 – Intro. to Structural Design (4) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Consider summer internships or study abroad opportunities.
- Meet with faculty mentors to discuss your academic progress and career goals.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CEEGR 3310 – Fluid Mechanics + CEEGR 3370 – Lab (4+1) | CEEGR 3230 – Mechanics of Materials II (4) | CEEGR 3110 – Surveying and Geomatics (5) |
| Course 2 | CEEGR 3510 – Engineering Geology (4) | CEEGR 3530 – Soil Mechanics (5) | CEEGR 3420 – Environmental Engineering Chemistry (4) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | CEEGR 3710 – Water Resources I (4) | CEEGR 3350 – Applied Hydraulics (4) |
| Course 4 | †CEEGR 3260, 3280, 3760 or 3860 (3) | CEEGR 4720 – Water Resources II OR CEEGR 4550 – Foundation Design (4) |
†Choose CEEGR 3260 – Transportation Engineering, CEEGR 3280 – Timber Design, CEEGR 3760 – Environmental Law, OR CEEGR 3860 – Sustainable Engineering.
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Begin preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your plan for senior year and graduation.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CEEGR 4450 – Structural Mechanics (5) | CEEGR 4470 – Structural Design I (4) OR CEEGR 4740 – Water Supply & Wastewater (4) | CEEGR 4490 – Structural Design II (4) OR CEEGR 4750 – Hazardous Waster Engineering (4) |
| Course 2 | CEEGR 4730 – Principles of Environmental Engineering (5) | CEEGR 4880 – Engineering Design II (4) | CEEGR 4890 – Engineering Design III (3) |
| Course 3 | CEEGR 4870 – Engineering Design I (3) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
- Complete your senior design project and meet with faculty mentors to finalize your career plans.
- Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate school programs.