DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
1997-1998 Bulletin Information |
For current bulletin information see www.southalabama.edu/bulletin |
The curriculum in Civil Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and
Technology.
Chair: Joseph M. Olsen (460-6174)
Professor: Olsen
Associate Professors: Douglass, Lane, Omar, White
Adjunct Associate Professor: Laier
Part-Time Lecturer: Kettler
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 plans. 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 curriculum in Civil Engineering at the University of South
Alabama prepares individuals for entry into the engineering profession or for further
studies at the graduate level. 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 207-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.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING -
207 HOURS
| FIRST YEAR
Fall MA 131 Calculus I CH 114 Gen Chem I CE 102 Meas & Graphic Information I CE 103 Meas & Graphic Laboratory I H/SS Elective* Winter MA 132 Calculus II CH 115 Gen Chem II GY 101 Earth Materials EH 102 English Comp II** Spring MA 233 Calculus III CH 116 Gen Chem III PH 215 Cal-Based Physics I CIS 271 Sci Prog PE/MS SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR |
5 |
* Twenty-four credit hours of Humanities and Social Science
Electives are required. These must include concentrations of at least eight credit hours
in Humanities and Social Sciences as specified on an approved list available in the
Department of Civil Engineering Office.
** Students not exempted from EH 101 will be required to take it as
a prerequisite to EH 102.
*** Civil Engineering Design Elective chosen from CE 424, CE 426, CE
427 or CE 428.
DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL CIVIL
ENGINEERING (CE) COURSES BEGIN ON PAGE 203.