BSc in Civil Engineering
University of Evansville
Key Information
Campus location
Evansville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 - 5 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
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Introduction
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that is dedicated to improving the quality of life through sustainable design and construction. Community, societal, and environmental needs are met through the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works and private facilities.
Civil engineers apply their technical knowledge and skills to diverse projects including:
- bridges
- highways
- dams
- buildings
- airports
- foundations
- water management systems
- environmental facilities
Civil engineering majors will have career opportunities in industry, government, and the private sector. Practice areas include design, construction, project management, consulting, research, and teaching. For the past five years, UE civil engineering graduates have an average 74 percent pass rate on the Professional Engineer's (PE) Exam, compared to the national pass rate of 56 percent.
Beyond the Classroom
Learning Through Experience
Civil engineering students at UE gain real world experience through co-op programs that not only provide experience, but also give our students a leg up for better jobs and higher salaries after graduation.
Internships
Students can benefit from semester-long, full-time professional work experiences through internships. Internship placements are set up through CE faculty or the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education.
Co-op
Civil engineering majors are encouraged to participate in cooperative education (co-op) program. Students benefit by not only receiving a B.S.C.E. degree in five years, but also a minimum of three additional terms of experience as a civil engineer. About 20 percent of civil engineering students participate in the co-op program.
The real value of the co-op program is the experience that it provides. A co-op job can be a financial benefit, but the net income from one term at work does not typically cover the cost of one term in education. The co-op program gives employers an opportunity to look at a student as a prospective employee without making a commitment to long-term employment. Likewise, the co-op program gives the student a chance to look at a company and gain some experience before entering the work force.
Co-op students normally get a higher salary offer upon graduation than non co-op students. In many cases the co-op employer provides a long-term employment opportunity for the co-op student upon graduation.
The typical co-op student goes to school the first two years just as his or her fellow students. At the end of the sophomore year the student begins their co-op period and works through the summer. The student returns to school in the fall, but works in the spring. Thereafter, the student alternates between work and school.
Co-op students have a wide range of employers to choose from. Employers are located in the immediate Evansville area, in the surrounding region of Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois and at various places throughout the country. Some of the companies who have provided a co-op are listed below:
- Bowen Engineering
- Burns and McDonnell Engineering
- CHA Consulting, Inc
- City of Evansville
- City of Indianapolis
- CIVES Steel Company
- Indiana DOT
- Lochmueller Group
- Morley, Inc.
- Patriot Engineering
- Traylor Brothers
- U.S, Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S. Navy
- Vectren Energy Delivery
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Admissions
Curriculum
Civil Engineering at UE
The civil engineering program at the University of Evansville prepares students for the future by guiding students to a deeper understanding of issues and constraints affecting civil engineers around the world.
The civil engineering curriculum prepares students to meet present and future challenges in the profession and develop insight into economic, physical, social, and political constraints affecting the engineering decision-making process.
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering requires at least 126 hours of course work distributed as follows:
General Education (37 Hours Minimum)
- First-Year Seminar (3 hours)
- Fine Arts (3 hours)
- Humanities (9 hours)
- Social Science (6 hours)
- Health and Wellness (1 hour)
- Mathematics 221 (4 hours)
- Chemistry 118 and Physics 210 (8 hours)
- Civil Engineering 495 (3 hours)
- Foreign Language (6 hours or proficiency)
In addition, the University proficiency requirements for writing in English must be met (see University degree requirements).
Lower Division Required Courses (39 hours)
- Mathematics 222, 323, 324
- Physics 211
- Engineering 101, 212, 213, 232
- Civil Engineering 183
- Science Elective (BIOL 100, 107, 110, 112, 201; ES 103, 360; GEOL 130)
- Chemistry 240 or 280 may be substituted for Physics 211 with advisor’s approval.
Upper Level Required Courses (41 hours)
- Engineering 366, 390
- Engineering Elective (ENGR 230, EE 210, ME 362, ENGR 123, CS 210)
- Civil Engineering 324, 331, 338, 339, 340, 341, 342, 350, 374, 380, 438, 469, 497
All civil engineering seniors are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination as a requirement for graduation. Passing the FE exam is the first step in the process of becoming a licensed professional engineer (P.E.).
Electives (12 hours)
- Two of Civil Engineering 443, 449, 450, 468, 475, 498, 499
- Engineering 409
- Mechanical Engineering 432, 434, 446, 448, 463, 466 (6 hours)
- 6 hours free elective
Program Outcome
Program Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
In accordance with the EAC-ABET accreditation criteria, the faculty and the Civil Engineering Advisory Council have established program educational objectives and student outcomes for students majoring in civil engineering at the University of Evansville. The purpose of these program education objectives is to ensure that graduates of the program are adequately prepared to enter the practice of civil engineering. Recognizing that the performance of students and graduates is an important consideration in the evaluation of an institution, a system of ongoing assessment is conducted by the faculty to continuously improve the effectiveness of the program.
“Graduates” are defined as civil engineering alumni within 3-5 years of graduation
- Program Educational Objective 1: Graduates will be actively engaged in a professional career as a civil engineer or pursuing advanced study.
- Program Educational Objective 2: Graduates will understand professional practice issues and demonstrate a commitment to professional licensure and continuing education.
- Program Educational Objective 3: Graduates, guided by the principles of sustainable development and global interconnectedness, will understand how civil engineering projects affect society and the environment.
“Students” are defined as civil engineering students at the time of graduation from the University of Evansville
- Student Outcome 1: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Student Outcome 2: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- Student Outcome 3: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Student Outcome 4: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Student Outcome 5: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Student Outcome 6: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Student Outcome 7: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
English Language Requirements
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