Civil engineering is a
people-oriented profession that has long been in existence to serve
the needs of mankind. It evolved as a formal discipline at the start
of the 19th century with the advent of societys need for increased
mobility and convenience. The role of the civil engineer has always
been one that deals primarily with public works: the planning,
design, and construction of dams, bridges, buildings, and
transportation, irrigation, flood control, water supply and waste
disposal systems. These civil engineering works not only control
mans environment, but are part of the environment itself and, by
their very nature, have important social and economic impacts.
The civil engineering curriculum is designed to give
the student a sound education in preparation for this role. The
first two years include courses that deal with the principles of
mathematics, physical and engineering sciences on which engineering
concepts are based, as well as courses in humanities and social
sciences and introductory courses in engineering and design. The
last two years are devoted to developing the necessary technical
competence, as well as the ability to apply the knowledge that the
student has acquired to the design and synthesis of complex civil
engineering projects.
The entire curriculum is oriented to develop a
students ability to think clearly and logically. Upon graduation
the student will be able to adapt this ability to the engineering
environment of his or her choice. The curriculum in civil
engineering will provide the student with the capacity for
professional growth, either by advanced study or as a practicing
professional engineer. A student may also use this academic
background as a stepping stone to a position in management,
administration, law, or some other non-engineering field.
Civil
Engineering Department Goals And Objectives
Mission: To provide an excellent civil
engineering education that prepares graduates to meet the needs of
their employers, clients, and community in a continually changing
environment.
Goals/Objectives:
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Academic Foundation: To
produce graduates who have a sound academic background and are
thoroughly prepared to begin a successful career. This is
achieved by graduating students: |
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Who are sound in the fundamental
principles of engineering science
With experience that is rich in hands-on engineering practice in
the
laboratory
Who possess the educational breadth to work or continue studies
in virtually
any area of civil engineering
Who have educational depth in various important areas of civil
engineering
Who can communicate effectively with others in the practice of
the profession
Who can use modern technological tools that enhance the practice
of civil
engineering
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Design Throughout The
Curriculum: To produce graduates who have a strong design
background by emphasizing design throughout the curriculum. This
culminates with a senior-level capstone course that highlights
the overall academic experience and provides an awareness of the
role of engineering in solving complex technological problems
with environmental, social, political, ethical and economic
constraints. This is achieved with a program that provides: |
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A freshman design course based on
the same principles as the capstone
course involving small groups of students working on projects
sponsored by
external clients
Upper level courses that incorporate realistic project-based and
case study
learning.
An in-depth year-long capstone course that involves small groups
of students
working on projects sponsored by external clients. These
projects are similar
to those likely to be assigned to an entry-level engineer.
Faculty who are licensed professional engineers with practical
experience in
their specialty.
Discussion of environmental, social, political, ethical and
economic issues
throughout the design sequence. |
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Life Long Learning: To
produce graduates who are thoroughly prepared for a long-term
productive career. Graduates will be prepared to:
Meet the needs of employers and graduate schools
Pursue professional registration
Continue their professional education |
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Career Development and
Placement: To produce graduates who are aware of the
professional avenues available to Civil Engineers and to
facilitate 100% placement in full-time professional positions or
graduate school. This will be done via:
ASCE meetings and other professional meetings and
seminars
CE Colloquium Series
Field trips to engineering projects
Young Alumni program
Relevant pre-professional experience
(e.g. internships, jobs, co-ops, research projects)
for all undergraduates
Career fairs and graduate school seminars |
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Mentoring: To produce
graduates who have benefited from a mentor relationship between
faculty member, student, and alumni that allows career,
academic, professional and personal counseling. This includes:
Advising all CE students by CE professors
Mentoring pre-professional projects by CE professors
Fostering alumni involvement in the department
Interacting with civil engineering stakeholders
Promoting community involvement |
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Freshman Year |
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Fall Term |
Credit |
MA
PH
RH
EM
CLSK |
111
111
131
104
100 |
Calculus I
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Physics I...............................
Rhetoric and Composition
or
Elective (HSS)......................
Graphical Communications.
College and Life Skills ....... |
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Winter Term |
Credit |
MA
PH
RH
CE
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112
112
131
110
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Calculus
II.............................
Physics II..............................
Elective (HSS)
or
Rhetoric & Composition....
Introduction to Civil
Engineering Computer
Applications .................... |
5
4
4
2 |
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Spring Term |
Credit |
MA
EM
EM
CE |
113
103
120
101 |
Calculus
III...........................
Introduction to Design ......
Engineering Statics.............
Engineering Surveying I....
Elective (Science) ............... |
5
2
4
2
4 |
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Sophomore Year |
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Fall Term |
Credit |
MA
CHEM
EM
CE |
221
111
202
201 |
Differential Equations &
Matrix Algebra I...............
General Chemistry I.............
Dynamics .............................
Elective (HSS)......................
Engineering Surveying II... |
4
4
4
4
2 |
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18 |
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Winter Term |
Credit |
MA
EM
CHEM |
222
203
113 |
Differential Equations &
Matrix Algebra II .............
Mechanics of Materials ....
Elective (HSS)......................
General Chemistry II ..........
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4
4
4 |
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16 |
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Spring Term |
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MA
EM
CE
CE |
223
301
310
320 |
Statistics for
Engineers......
Fluid Mechanics.................
C.E. Computer
Applications I ..................
C.E. Material Science ......... |
4
4
2
4 |
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Junior
Year |
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Fall Term |
Credit |
CE
CE
ECE
CHE
CE |
321
336
206
201
371 |
Structural
Mechanics I ......
Soil Mechanics ...................
Elements of E.E.-I.
or
Conservation Principles
and Balances......................
Hydraulic Engineering ........ |
4
4
4
4 |
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16 |
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Winter Term |
Credit |
ME
CHE
CE
CE
CE
CE |
201
202
441
361
432
471 |
Thermodynamics
or
*Basic Chemical Process
Calculations ......................
Construction Engineering .
Environmental Issues ........
Concrete Design I...............
Water Resources
Engineering ...................... |
4
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4
3
4 |
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Spring Term |
Credit |
CE
CE
CE
RH
CE |
311
431
460
330
461 |
Computer Applications II ..
Steel Design I ......................
Environmental Engineering.
Technical Communications..
Environmental Engineering
Lab.....................................
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3
4
4
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Senior Year |
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Fall Term |
Credit |
CE
CE |
489
450 |
C.E. Design &
Synthesis ...
**Elective (Technical) .......
C.E. Codes & Regulations..
Elective (HSS)......................
Science Elective................... |
2
4
4
4
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Winter Term |
Credit |
CE
CE
CE |
489
303 |
C.E. Design & Synthesis
(continued)......................
***C.E. Elective.................
**Elective (Technical) .......
Elective (HSS)......................
Engineering Economy ........ |
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4
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Spring Term |
Credit |
CE
CE |
489
400 |
C.E. Design & Synthesis
(continued)........................
**Elective (Technical) .......
Elective (HSS).......................
Elective (HSS).......................
Career Preparation Seminar.
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Total credits
required: 194 |
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*CHE 303 Chemical Engr
Thermo I may be substituted.
**A Technical elective is any four (4) credit course in chemistry,
computer science, engineering, life science, geology, mathematics,
or physics.
***Student shall choose 1 of the following courses as the CE
elective:
CE 421 Structural Mechanics II
CE 442 Cost Engineering
CE 563 Unit Operations in Environmental Engineering |
Environmental Engineering Area Minor
The Environmental Engineering Area minor includes 3 required courses
and 3 elective courses. The required courses provide an introduction
to the overall field of environmental engineering. The elective
courses allow the student to tailor the minor to their academic
majors and special interests.
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3 required courses are as follows: |
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CE 361 |
Environmental
Issues |
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CE 460 |
Introduction to
Environmental Engineering |
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CE 471 |
Water Resources
Engineering |
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3 electives from the following list: |
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CE 561/CHE 450 |
Air Pollution
Control |
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CE 562 |
Treatability
Studies |
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CE 563/CHE 461 |
Unit Operations in
Environmental Engineering |
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CE 564 |
Environmental
Chemistry |
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CE 565 |
Solid and Hazardous
Waste Regulation and Treatment |
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CE 566 |
Environmental
Management |
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CE 567 |
Applied Hydrologic
Modeling |
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CE 568 |
Applied Contaminant
Transport Modeling |
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CE 569 |
Environmental
Systems Optimization |
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CE 573 |
Groundwater
Analysis |
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CE 590 |
Special Problems |
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CHE 470 |
Safety, Health, and
Loss Prevention |
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VA 452 |
Environmental
Economics |
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ME 331 |
Energy-Material
Resource Recovery and Utilization |
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ME 513 |
Environmental Noise |
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AB 320 |
Ecology and
Environmental Biology |
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Advisor: |
Dr.
Michael A. Robinson, Department of Civil Engineering
Olin 225D, 812/877-8286,
michael.robinson@rose-hulman.edu |
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