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Nov 21, 2024
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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering Emphasis, B.S.
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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)
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)
B.4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (4 units)
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)
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.
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.
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