Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 3-Year Plan

This is a sample plan of study that shows all degree requirements and when they should be completed. There may be some flexibility on the sequencing of coursework, and you will work with an advisor each semester to make final selections. Full academic progress must be maintained each semester to complete the degree in three years.

Sample 3-Year Degree Plan

Summer Session Prior to Year 1 courses

Summer Session Prior to Year 1 

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 221 Calculus I 4
General Education 3
General Education 3

Total

 

10

Fall and Spring Year 1 courses
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

CHEM 118 Principles of Chemistry 4 MATH 324 Differential Equations 3
MATH 222 Calculus II 4 PHYS 210 Calculus Physics I 4
CE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering 3 CE 224 Construction Management 3
FYS 112* First Year Seminar 3 ENGR 232 Mechanics of Materials 3
ENGR 212 Statics 3 CE 221 Civil Engineering Materials 3
HE 100 Gen Ed-Health and Wellness 1
Total   17 Total   17

* Students who do not place into FYS 112 will take FYS 111 here as a Free Elective

Year 2 Summer Session courses
Year 2 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Free Elective 3
General Education 3
General Education 3
Total 9
Fall and Spring Year 2 courses
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 222 Calculus III 4 CE 338 Soil Mechanics and Behavior 3
CE 183 Surveying 3 CE 339 Soil Mechanics Lab 1
CE 340 Structural Analysis 3 CE 350 Transportation Engineering 3
CE 380 Hydraulics Lab 1 CE 374 Environmental Engineering I 3
ENGR 366 Fluid Mechanics 3 ENGR 390 Applied Engineering Math 3
Engineering Elective 3 Technical Elective 3
Total   17 Total   16
Year 3 Summer Session courses
Year 3 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Free Elective 3
General Education 3
Total 6
Fall Year 3 courses
Year 3 Fall Year 3 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

CE 438 Geotechnical Engineering 3 CE 497 CE Design Project II 3
CE 469 Design of Hydraulic Structures 3 Technical Elective 3
CE 495 CE Design Project I 3 Science Elective 3
Science Elective 3 General Education 3
Technical Elective 3 General Education 3
General Education 3 Free Elective 3
Total   18 Total   18

Sample 3-Year Degree Plan with Harlaxton

Summer Session Prior to Year 1 courses

Summer Session Prior to Year 1 

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 221 Calculus I 4
General Education 3
General Education 3

Total

 

10

Fall and Spring Year 1 courses
Year 1 Fall Year 1 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

CHEM 118 Principles of Chemistry 4 MATH 222 Calculus II 4
CE 183 Surveying 3 PHYS 210 Calculus Physics I 4
CE 101 Introduction to Civil Engineering 3 ENGR 366 Fluid Mechanics 3
FYS 112* First Year Seminar 3 ENGR 232 Mechanics of Materials 3
ENGR 212 Statics 3 CE 221 Civil Engineering Materials 3
HE 100 Health and Wellness 1
Total   17 Total   17

* Requires placement into FYS 112

Year 2 Summer Session courses
Year 2 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Free Elective 3
General Education 3
General Education 3
Total 9
Fall and Spring Year 2 courses
Year 2 Fall Year 2 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

MATH 324 Differential Equations 3 CE 338 Soil Mechanics and Behavior 3
BRIT 2XX General Education (Out. 2) 3 CE 339 Soil Mechanics Lab 1
BRIT 2XX General Education (Out. 3) 3 CE 350 Transportation Engineering 3
Science Elective 3 CE 374 Environmental Engineering I 3
Free Elective 3 CE 224 Construction Management 3
MATH 323 Calculus III 4
Total   15 Total   17
Year 3 Summer Session courses
Year 3 Summer Session

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Free Elective 3
General Education 3
General Education 3
Total 9
Fall Year 3 courses
Year 3 Fall Year 3 Spring

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

Course Number/Type

Course

Credit Hours

CE 438 Geotechnical Engineering 3 CE 497 CE Design Project II 3
CE 469 Design of Hydraulic Structures 3 ENGR 390 Applied Engineering Math 3
CE 495 CE Design Project I 3 Science Elective 3
CE 380 Hydraulics Lab 1 Engineering Elective 3
CE 340 Structural Analysis 3 Technical Elective 3
Technical Elective 3 Technical Elective 3
Total   16 Total   18

Notes

  • All plans of study are subject to course availability