Civil Engineering

2001-2002 Bulletin Information

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

Chair: Joseph M. Olsen (460-6174)
Professors: Douglass, Olsen, White
Associate Professors: Lane, Omar
Assistant Professor: Chen
Adjunct Associate Professor: Laier
Part-Time Lecturer: Kettler

Department of Civil Engineering Web Site

Civil Engineering involves the design and construction of systems necessary for our modern society to function. It encompasses many technical specialties whose focus is the design of large, normally one-of-a-kind, facilities such as bridges, buildings, tunnels, highways, dams, waterways, airports, flood control systems, coastal protection systems, water supply networks, and waste treatment plants. As our society expands, challenging opportunities will continue to be available for Civil Engineers practicing in their own private firms, in large companies, or in governmental agencies.

The Civil Engineering program objectives are:

To provide students with a balanced and broad based educational program which spans the subdisciplines of civil engineering and is built upon a strong foundation in science and mathematics as well as engineering fundamentals.
To provide students with a practical education and experience in the essentials of engineering design including the civil engineer’s role as a participant in a team environment.
To provide a comprehensive educational program for graduates entering the civil engineering profession and at the same time offer the necessary rigorous foundation program for those who will pursue graduate work.
To instill in all students the techniques and motivation for career-long continuing education and technical development.

The curriculum builds on a strong base in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences, and humanities developed primarily during the Freshman and Sophomore years. During the Junior year, students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of each area of Civil Engineering.

The specialty areas include:

Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources and Coastal Engineering

The senior year focuses on design, construction and the integration of more advanced knowledge in civil engineering. A comprehensive project with students participating in a design team prepares them to enter professional practice.

Satisfactory completion of the 132-hour program outlined below leads to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Students must also comply with the College of Engineering Requirements for a Degree which are covered in this Bulletin under College of Engineering.

The Bachelor of Science program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING - 132 HOURS
FIRST YEAR
Fall

MA 125
CH 131
CE 104
CE 105
EH 101

4 Hours
4 Hours
3 Hours
1 Hours
3 Hours
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15 Hours

Spring

MA 126
CH 132
PH 201
EH 102
Gen Ed*

4 Hours
4 Hours
4 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
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18 Hours

SECOND YEAR
Fall

MA 227
Sci Elective**
CE 204
CE 205
EG 283
Gen Ed *

4 Hours
4 Hours
3 Hours
1 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
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18 Hours

Spring

MA 238
ST 315
EG 284
EG 315
CIS 227
Gen Ed *

3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
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18 Hours

THIRD YEAR
Fall

CE 302
CE 384
CE 385
CE 352
EG 270
EG 360

3 Hours
3 Hours
1 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
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16 Hours

Spring

CE 370
CE 374
CE 366
CE 367
CE 312
CE 314
CE 315

3 Hours
1 Hours
3 Hours
1 Hour
3 Hours
3 Hours
1 Hours
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15 Hours

FOURTH YEAR
Fall

CE 431
CE 440
CE 441
Structural Design ***
Struct Design Lab. ***
CE 470
CE 471
Gen Ed *

1 Hour
3 Hours
1 Hour
3 Hours
1 Hour
3 Hours
1 Hour
3 Hours
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16 Hours

Spring

Design Elective ****
EG 230
Tech Elective *****
Gen Ed*
Gen Ed*

4 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
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16 Hours

*Students must complete eighteen credit hours of courses in Humanities and Fine Arts and History, Social and Behavioral Sciences that satisfy both college and university General Education requirements.

**BLY 121, GY 111 or PH 202

***Either CE 480 and CE 481 (Steel Design) or CE 485 and CE 486 (Concrete Design)

****CE 434, CE 436, CE 437 or CE 438

*****Technical Elective from an approved list. A second structural design course may be taken to satisfy the technical elective requirement.

Descriptions of all Civil Engineering (CE) courses

College of Engineering