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 society’s 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 manage our
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
student’s 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.
Program Educational Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes
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Graduates will demonstrate
the ability to make early career contributions to the profession
based on their sound academic foundation.
The associated student
learning outcomes are: |
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Problem Solving - An ability to
apply the skills and knowledge necessary for civil engineering
practice
Interpreting Data - An ability to interpret graphical,
numerical, and textual data
Experiments - An ability to design and conduct experiments
Global - An ability to recognize the role of professionals in
the global society
Culture - An ability to understand diverse cultural and
humanistic traditions
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Graduates will demonstrate a
strong design background and be able to participate effectively
in the design process. The associated student learning outcomes
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Design - An ability to design a
product or process to satisfy a client's needs subject to
constraints
Teams - An ability to work effectively in teams
Communication - An ability to communicate effectively in oral,
written, graphical, and visual forms
Ethics - A recognition of ethical and professional
responsibilities
Contemporary Issues - An understanding of how contemporary
issues shape and are shaped by civil engineering |
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Graduates will demonstrate their potential for a long-term
productive career through life-long learning. The associated student learning outcome is:
• Life Long Learning - A recognition of the need for, and
ability to engage in life-long learning |
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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 ....... |
5
4
4
2
1 |
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16 |
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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....
Computer Applications
and GIS............................. |
5
4
4
4 |
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17 |
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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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17 |
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Sophomore Year |
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Fall Term |
Credit |
MA
CHEM
EM
CE |
221
201
202
201 |
Differential Equations &
Matrix Algebra I...............
Engineering 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
202 |
Differential Equations &
Matrix Algebra II .............
Mechanics of Materials ....
Elective (HSS)......................
Engineering Chemistry II .....
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4
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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14 |
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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
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201
202
441
432
471
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Thermodynamics
or
Basic Chemical Process
Calculations ......................
Construction Engineering .
Concrete Design I...............
Water Resources
Engineering ......................
Elective (Science)................ |
4
2
3
4
4 |
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17 |
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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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2
3
4
4
2 |
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15 |
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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)......................
Elective (HSS)...................... |
2
4
4
4
4 |
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18 |
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Winter Term |
Credit |
CE
CE
CE |
489
303 |
C.E. Design & Synthesis
(continued)......................
**C.E. Elective.................
*Elective (Technical) .......
Engineering Economy ........ |
4
4
4
4 |
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16 |
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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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4
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Total credits
required: 194 |
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*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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CHEM 264 |
Introduction to Environmental Science |
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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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