The department provides an educational program of basic and specialized engineering knowledge necessary for its graduates to be proficient in recognized specialties. In addition to general and technical education, the educational program stresses professional and ethical responsibilities, an awareness of societal issues, and the need for life-long learning.
CEE Curriculum
Students must complete 122 credits and fulfill all Departmental, College, and University requirements with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. The CEE Curriculum is composed of the following elements:
See the University's General Education site for course listings and requirements.
Mathematics (4 semesters), physics (2 semesters), chemistry (1 semester), and engineering sciences courses required of all engineering students.
Students must consult with an advisor on selection of appropriate courses for their particular course of study.
By their junior year, each student must choose between three specialization tracks that specify junior- and senior-level requirements.
This track is designed for those students who wish to specialize in water and environmental engineering domains. An emphasis is placed on environmental chemistry, potable and wastewater treatment, bioengineering, and hydrologic/hydraulic engineering. Students who complete this track will be well prepared for entry level positions in industry or for graduate level work.
This track is designed for students who wish to specialize in mechanics, structural engineering, or geotechnical and pavement engineering. The track stresses engineering mechanics as well as analysis and engineering design. Students who complete this track will be well prepared for entry level engineering positions in industry or for graduate level work.
This track is designed for students who wish to specialize in transportation systems, operations research, or engineering management. A heavy emphasis is placed on applied mathematics, optimization, uncertainty modeling, and decision theory. Students who complete this track will be well prepared for entry level engineering positions in industry or for graduate level work.