Civil Engineering Degree Program
The Civil Engineering program at Ohio University is designed to prepare the student for a productive career in government and/or the private sector, as well as advanced graduate study. The goals of the program are to:
The curriculum builds a sound foundation in basic sciences and mathematics, followed by courses in engineering science and design that provide a solid base for life-long professional learning. Engineering courses and laboratories provide an opportunity for students to experience those principles and standard practices that they will encounter in their careers. The curriculum is oriented to develop a student's ability to think logically and to apply the knowledge gained to the design and synthesis of complex civil engineering projects. The program provides an integration of design experience from the freshman year to the senior year, culminating in a capstone design course. The senior capstone course provides a comprehensive design experience for students that encompasses ethical, social, economic and safety issues. Engineering design, team problem solving and communication skills are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students pursue areas of interest by selecting appropriate technical electives in the areas of environmental; geotechnical and engineering materials; structures; transportation; and water resources. Graduates of the program are prepared to become registered engineers. An optional program is available for those who want to become registered surveyors.
A co-op program is open to qualified civil engineering students, who can obtain technical experience and income by working for private or government organizations while still in school. Students who participate in the co-op program typically take more than four years to complete degree requirements.
CHEM 151 Fund. of Chemistry I 5 Eng 151, 152, or 153 Freshman English 5 IT 101 Engr. Drawing I 3 MATH 263A Calculus 4
CHEM 152 Fund. of Chemistry II 5
Freshman English requirement 5
IT 122 Civil Engr. Graphics 3
MATH 263B Calculus 4
PHYS 251 Physics 5
CE 200 CE Fundamentals 1 1 CE 201 CE Comp. Tech 1 3 CE 210 Plane Surveying 4 MATH 263C Calculus 4 PHYS 252 Physics 5
CE 220 Statics 4 GEOG 283 Geology for Engineers 4 MATH 263D Calculus 4 PHYS 253 Physics 5
CE 222 Strength of Material 4 CE 223 Strength of Materials Lab 1 CE 311 Route Engineering (A HREF="#footnote1">1 3 MATH 340 Diff. Equations 4 ME 224 Dynamics 4
MA 344 Numerical Analysis 1 3 CE 361 Transportation 1 3 CE 380 CE Materials1 3 CHEM 123 Prin. of Chemistry 4 INCO 103 Public Speaking 4
CE 330 Struct. Theory I(1) 5
CE 340 Fluid Mechanics 4
CE 341 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1
Tier II Elective (2) 4
CE Elective (3) 3
CE 370 Geotechnical Engr.(1) 4
CE 371 Soil Engr. Lab (1) 1
CE Elective (3) 3
ISE 304 Applied Engr. Statistics 3
ME 321 Thermodynamics 4
CE 342) Applied Hydraulics (1 3
CE 343 Hydrology (1) 3
CE Elective (3) 3
CHE 331 Prin. of Materials 4
ENG 305J Technical Writing 4
CE 450 Water Treatment(1) 3
CE 471 Foundation Engr.(1) 4
CE Electives(3) 3-4
EE 313 Basic Elec. Engr. I 3
ISE 436 Project Management 3
CE 432 Concrete Design(1) 4
CE 451 Wastewater Treatment(1) 3
CE Electives(3) 3-4
EE 314 Basic Elec. Engr. II 3
Tier II Electives(2) 4
CE 400 Societal Concerns in CE (1) 4
CE 433* Steel Design(*) 4
CE Electives(3) 3-4
Tier III Elective 4
1 Course offered only during quarter shown.
2 To meet Tier II University General Education requirements, students must take at least 4 credit hours in each of two of the following areas: Cross-Cultural Perspective (2C), Humanities and Fine Arts (2H), and Social Sciences (2S). A list of acceptable courses can be found under Graduation Requirements-General Education Requirements in this catalog. A recommended list of courses in these areas can be obtained from the Civil Engineering Department.
3 Students have the option of selecting six civil engineering electives, one of which must be a senior capstone design course. The senior capstone design course will be selected from CE 491A Land Use; CE 491B Water Resources-Environmental; CE 491C Structures-Soils; and CE 491D Senior Design. Four CE electives are required from the following list and should include at least three credits of design [design credits are shown in brackets]: CE 331 (3) Structural Theory II; CE 353 (3) Env. Engr. Basics [1]; CE 410 (3) Appl. Property Surveying; CE 415 (3) Photogrammetry; CE 423 (4) Continuum Mechanics [1]; CE 424 (3) Strengths of Matls. II [1]; CE 427 (3) Exp. Stress Analysis; CE 434 (3) Adv. Str. Design [3]; CE 437 (3) Timber Des. [3]; CE 438 (3) Prestressed Concrete [3]; CE 439 (3) Computer-Aided Des. [3]; CE 445 (3) Flow Routing [1]; CE 452 (3) Water and Wastewater Analysis; CE 453 (3) Solid Haz. Waste Mgt. [2]; CE 457 (3) Water Resources Engr. [3]; CE 462 (3) Traffic Engr. [2]; CE 474 (3) Soil Mechanics Lab; CE 482 (3) Paving Matls. and Mixtures [1]; CE 483 (3) Prin. of Pavement Des. [3]. Qualified students may, with the permission of the department, substitute certain graduate-level courses for the foregoing civil engineering electives. One additional CE elective can be selected from an approved list which can be obtained from the Civil Engineering Department.
University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/01-02/colleges/civeng.htm) on July 20, 2001.
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