Apr 25, 2025

2017-2018 University Catalog

2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering Emphasis, 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 81 units in the major, 24 General Education units, 15 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. 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 (30)

Introductory Engineering Courses (9)

General Education Courses

Area A: Core Competencies (6 Units)

A.1. Oral Communication (3 units)

A.2. Written Communications (3 units)

ENGL 101 - Beginning College Writing (3)

A.3. Critical Thinking

Not applicable for engineering majors

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

B.1. Physical Science (6 units)

B.2. Life Science

Not applicable for engineering majors

B.3. Laboratory Experience (1 units)

PHYS 225L - Fundamental Physics: Laboratory (1)

B.4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (4 units)

MATH 150A - Calculus I (4)

B.5. Implications and Explorations in Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units)

C.1. Introduction to Arts (3 units)

C.2. Introduction to the Humanities (3 units)

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

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

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

C.4. Origins of the World Civilizations (3 units)

Area D: Social Sciences (9 Units)

D.1. Introduction to the Social Sciences (3 units)

EGCE 401 - Engineering Economics and Professionalism (3)

D.2. World Civilizations and Cultures

Not applicable for engineering majors

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

D.4. American Government (3 units)

D.5. Explorations in Social Sciences

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self Development

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area Z: Cultural (3 Units)

Take at least one star (*) course in Section C.3

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.

Civil Engineering Core Courses (42 units)

Technical Electives (15 units)

Students must take one course in basic science towards the technical electives. Adviser approval is required before enrolling in any elective course.

Basic Science Courses

Additional Information

* Corequisites

** Need department chair approval

Civil Engineering with Architectural Engineering Emphasis

Students wishing to earn an Architectural Engineering Emphasis must fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. When choosing their electives, they must consult with an adviser.