Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Major code BS7252

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:

1. Prepare graduates to enter and continue the practice of civil engineering.

2. Provide opportunities for students to participate in basic and applied research in order to discover, disseminate and apply new knowledge.

3. Encourage new and innovative approaches to improve civil engineering education.

4. Communicate the purpose and performance of the civil engineering program to public, industrial and governmental sectors.

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.

Freshman

Fall

CHEM 151   Fund. of Chemistry I                5

IT 101     Engr. Drawing I                     3

MATH 263A  Calculus                            4

ET 280     Engineering and Tech.-An Overview   4

Winter

CHEM 152   Fund. of Chemistry II          5

           Freshman English requirement   5

IT 121     Descriptive Geometry           3

MATH 263B  Calculus                       4

Spring

CE 210    Plane Surveying     4

CHEM 123  Prin. of Chemistry  4

MATH 263C Calculus            4

PHYS 251  Physics             5

Sophomore

Fall

CE 220      Statics            4

ET 181      Computer Methods   4

MATH 263D   Calculus           4

PHYS 252    Physics            5

Winter

MATH 340   Diff. Equations   4

ME 224     Dynamics          4

PHYS 253   Physics           5

           Elective        4-5

Spring

CE 222    Strength of Material                 4

CE 223    Strength of Materials Lab            1

ET 240    Computer Methods in Engineering II   4

INCO 103  Public Speaking                      4

          Elective                           4-5

Junior

Fall

CE 330*     Struct. Theory I      5

CE 340      Fluid Mechanics       5

CE 341      Fluid Mechanics Lab   1

GEOL 283*   Geology               4
 
            Elective              4

Winter

CE 311*   Route Engr.              4


CE 370*   Geotechnical Engr.       4

CE 371*   Geotechnical Engr. Lab   1

ISE 304*  Statistics               3

ME 321    Thermodynamics           4
           

Spring

CE 342*    Applied Hydraulics   3

CE 343*    Hydrology            3

CE 361*    Transportation       3

CHE 331    Prin. of Materials   4

ENG 305J   Technical Writing    4

Senior

Fall

CE 450*   Water Treatment       3

EE 313    Basic Elec. Engr. I   3

          Electives

Winter

CE 432*   Concrete Design        4

CE 451*   Wastewater Treatment   3

EE 314    Basic Elec. Engr. II   3

          Electives

Spring

CE 433*   Steel Design   4

          Electives

The above list shows only courses specifically required for a civil engineering degree. An additional 24 credit hours are required in the humanities and social sciences with no fewer than a sequence of 8 credit hours in either field. A list of acceptable electives is available in the civil engineering office.

Also required are one senior capstone design course and an additional three civil engineering electives, which may include additional senior design courses. 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. Among the three additional electives, you are required to earn at least three credits of design. Design credits are shown in brackets in the following list of CE electives: 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) Strength 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 Str. 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 471 (3) Foundation Engr. [3], CE 474 (3) Soil Mechanics Lab, CE 482 (3) Paving Mtls. and Mixtures [1], CE 483 (3) Prin. of Pavement Des. [3].

Qualified students may, with the permission of the instructor, substitute certain graduate-level courses for the foregoing civil engineering electives.

You must satisfy university freshman- and junior-level English composition requirements in addition to General Education Requirements (see Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). A minimum of 202 quarter hours of credit is required for the degree.

    

University Publications and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/99-00/colleges/civeng.htm) January 10, 2000.

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