Apr 24, 2024

2013-2015 University Catalog

2013-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering, B.S.

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(120 UNITS)

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The degree includes 85 units in the major, 30 GeneralEducation units, 14 units of electives and all university requirements. When selecting courses, students need to consult with a faculty adviser. Course prerequisites are strictly enforced.

All required courses toward the degree must be taken for a letter grade. All required mathematics and science courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better. The exceptions are MATH 150A , which must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better, and BIOL 101 , which must be passed with a “D” (1.0) or better. Graduate courses are not open to undergraduate students without department approval. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for the major.

Mathematics and Science Courses (34)

Introductory Engineering Courses (9)

General Education Courses

Area A: Core Competencies (9 Units)

1. Oral Communication (3 units)

2. Written Communications (3 units)

ENGL 101 - Beginning College Writing (3)

3. Critical Thinking (3 units)

Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (11 Units)

5. Implications and Explorations in Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units)

1. Introduction to Arts (3 units)

2. Introduction to the Humanities (3 units)

Any lower-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule

3. Explorations in the Arts and Humanities (3 units)

Any upper-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule

4. Origins of the World Civilizations (3 units)

Area D: Social Sciences (12 Units)

1. Introduction to the Social Sciences (3 units)

2. World Civilizations and Cultures

Not applicable for engineering majors

3. American History, Institutions and Values (3 units)

4. American Government (3 units)

5. Explorations in Social Sciences (3 units)

Any upper-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule

Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self Development (3 Units)

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area Z: Cultural (3 Units)

Take at least one star (*) course in Sections C.3 and D.5

Upper-Division Writing Requirement

Six units from the following courses are required and must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better. Laboratory reports are graded on English composition, as well as content.