Civil Engineering (BS)

Civil and Construction Engineering Bachelors BS

Variable Credit Min

Variable Credit Max

Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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Problem Solving applying Math and Science

Learning Outcome

1) An ability to identify formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering science and mathematics.

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Design and Contemporary Issues

Learning Outcome

2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

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Communication

Learning Outcome

3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

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Ethics, Faith and Sustainability

Learning Outcome

4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

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Teamwork

Learning Outcome

5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

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Experiments and Data

Learning Outcome

6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

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Life-long Learning and Service

Learning Outcome

7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Requirements

Licensure: This program meets the educational requirements designed to lead to an occupationally required professional license or certificate in the state of Utah. Students pursuing occupations requiring a license or certificate in a state other than Utah should contact the appropriate BYU academic advisement center as well as the licensing agency in the state where they intend to work to seek information and guidance regarding licensure and certification requirements.

No more than 9 credit hours of grades below C- in major courses may be applied toward graduation.

Requirement 1 — Complete 2 Requirements

Requirement 1.1 — Complete 36 hours

course - Intro to CE/Construction 1.0

course - Engineering Mechanics-Statics 3.0

course - Computer Methods 3.0

course - Sustainable Infrastructure 2.0

course - Engr Mechanics - Materials 3.0

course - Geomatics 3.0

course - Concrete, Masonry, & Asphalt 1.5

course - Civil Engr Seminar 0.5

course - Metals, Woods, & Composites 1.5

course - Structural Analysis 3.0

course - Hydraulics & Fluid Flow Theory 3.0

course - Soil Mechanics 3.0

course - Intro to Environmental Eng 3.0

course - Intro to Transportation Engr 3.0

course - Civil Engr Seminar 0.5

Requirement 1.2 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - Engr Draft w/CAD Apps 3.0

course - Construction Modeling 3.0

Students are to enroll in seminar each Fall/Winter semester once declared in the CE major, starting with 200A/B until they have completed 400A/B. Transfer students should start with 200A/B, then meet with the department academic advisor for future placement.

Requirement 2 — Complete 1 Course

course - Civil Engineering Practice 1.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 1 of 2 Options

Option 3.1 — Complete 2 Courses

course - Math for Engr 1 4.0

course - Math for Engineering 2 4.0

Option 3.2 — Complete 4 Courses

course - Elementary Linear Algebra 2.0

course - Computational Linear Algebra 1.0

course - Calculus of Several Variables 3.0

course - Ordinary Differential Equation 3.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 7 Courses

Supporting courses:

course - Gen College Chem 1+Lab Integr 4.0

course - Geology for Engineers 3.0

course - Calculus 1 4.0

course - Calculus 2 4.0

course - Intro to Newtonian Mechanics 3.0

course - Stat for Engineers & Scientist 3.0

course - Technical Communication 3.0

Requirement 5 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - Global Leadership 3.0

Requirement 6 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

Culminating design courses (technical elective):

course - Water Resources Study Abroad 3.0

course - Civil Engineering Design 3.0

Requirement 7 — Complete 9 hours

Technical Electives: Complete 9 additional technical elective credits from the following (NOTE: a course taken as a major requirement course may not double count as a technical elective course):

course - Engr Applications of GIS 3.0

course - Structural Steel Design 3.0

course - Reinforced Concrete Design 3.0

course - Hydrology 3.0

course - Hydraulic Engineering 3.0

course - Water Resources Study Abroad 3.0

course - Foundation Engineering 3.0

course - Geometric Design of Highways 3.0

course - Civil Engineering Design 3.0

course - Global Projects - You may take once 0.5v

course - Design & Materials Applicatns 3.0

course - Stress Analysis & Design 3.0

course - Computer Struc Optimization 3.0

course - Port Cement Design & Analysis 3.0

course - Linear Finite Element Methods 3.0

course - Structural Vibrations 3.0

course - Geospatial Software Dev 3.0

course - Adv Structural Steel Design 3.0

course - Bridge Structures 3.0

course - Bridge Preservation 1.5

course - Masonry Design 3.0

course - Structural Wood Design 3.0

course - Hydrologic Modeling 3.0

course - Adv. Hydraulic Routing 3.0

course - Hydroinformatics 3.0

course - Hydraulic Design of Channels 3.0

course - Geo-Environmental Engineering 3.0

course - Deep Foundations 3.0

course - Chemical Stabilization 1.5

course - Seepage & Slope Stability 3.0

course - Geotech Analysis of Earthquake 3.0

course - Groundwater Modeling 3.0

course - Water Treatment Fac Design 3.0

course - Environmental Chemistry 3.0

course - Traffic Engineering 3.0

course - Pavement Design 3.0

course - Urban Transportation Planning 3.0

course - Pavement Management 3.0

course - Asphalt Mixture Design 1.5

course - CAE Software Development 3.0

course - Optimization Techniques 3.0

course - Technical Writing 1.5

course - Selected Problems in CE - You may take up to 9.0 credit hours 1.0v

Requirement 8 — Complete 2 of 5 Options

Option 8.1 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - Structural Steel Design 3.0

course - Reinforced Concrete Design 3.0

Option 8.2 — Complete 1 of 2 Courses

course - Hydrology 3.0

course - Hydraulic Engineering 3.0

Option 8.3 — Complete 1 Course

course - Foundation Engineering 3.0

Option 8.4 — Complete 1 Course

course - Geometric Design of Highways 3.0

Option 8.5 — Complete 1 Course

course - Water Treatment Fac Design 3.0