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CIVIL, ARCHITECTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - Dept. Code: CAE

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering is to:

• Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering that will prepare graduates for professional careers and a lifetime of learning

• Conduct high-quality research that will advance the body of knowledge and improve the quality of human life

• Serve the engineering profession and society through active involvement in professional organizations and contribution of professional expertise

The department offers three undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

Civil engineers are leaders in the planning, design, construction, and operation of systems that are essential to modern life. These systems include: buildings, highways, airports, pipelines, bridges, dams, irrigation systems, drainage systems, water-supply and distribution systems, and wastewater collection and treatment works. Civil engineers are employed by government agencies, public utility companies, private consulting firms, construction companies, architectural firms, and universities.

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

Architectural engineers are leaders in the planning, design, construction, and operation of engineered systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings and other facilities. These engineered systems include electrical, communications and control, lighting, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, fire protection, plumbing, acoustic, and structural components. Architectural engineers are employed by consulting firms, construction companies, architectural firms, government agencies, and universities.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Environmental engineers are leaders in the application of engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment for the protection of human health, for the protection of nature’s beneficial ecosystems, and for environment-related enhancement of the quality of human life. Environmental engineers are employed by government agencies, consulting firms, and universities.

Educational Objectives

The objectives of the Civil Engineering Program are to have graduates who within the first several years following graduation are either

  1. Working as a professional in an area closely related to civil engineering, pursuing licensure, and moving towards specialization in one of the following areas: structures, environmental, water resources, geotechnical engineering, or general civil engineering; or
  2. Pursuing a graduate or professional degree.

The objectives of the Architectural Engineering Program are to have graduates who within the first several years following graduation are either

  1. Working as a professional in an area closely related to architectural engineering, pursuing licensure, and moving towards specialization in one or more of the following areas: structures, mechanical and electrical systems for buildings, or construction management; or
  2. Pursuing a graduate or professional degree.

The objectives of the Environmental Engineering Program are to have graduates who within the first several years following graduation are either

  1. Working as a professional in an area closely related to environmental engineering, pursuing licensure, and moving towards specialization in one of the following areas: water supply and wastewater engineering, solid and hazardous wastes management, air pollution control; or
  2. Pursuing a graduate or professional degree.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Civil Engineering Curriculum

The Civil Engineering curriculum provides an integrated educational experience in mathematics, basic sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering sciences, and civil engineering design. The first two years of the Civil Engineering curriculum provide a strong foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering sciences. During the next two years of the four-year program, the Civil Engineering curriculum integrates engineering sciences with design applications in the areas of structural, environmental, geotechnical, and water resources engineering. The curriculum culminates with a major senior-level design project that includes design applications from the major specialty areas of civil engineering.

Graduate study is offered leading to the degrees Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. For detailed information on graduate studies, see the Graduate Studies Bulletin.

A tabular listing of the course requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is shown below:

CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
14
 ENG 107 Writing About Science
3
    People and Society Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 201 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
2
 CAE 211 Mechanics of Solids II
3
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
 CAE 212 Structural Laboratory
1
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
 IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
 MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
 CHM 151 Chemistry for Engineers I
3
Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
 CHM 153 Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers
1
TOTAL
15
 Basic Science Elective*
3
    TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 310 Structural Analysis
3
 CAE 320 Design of Concrete Structures
3
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
 CAE 370 Geotechnical Engineering I
3
CAE 340 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
3
 CAE 371 Geotechnical Laboratory
1
CAE 350 Transportation Engineering I
3
 CAE 440 Design of Water Quality Control Systems
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
 CAE 450 Transportation Engineering II
3
EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I
3
 Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 321 Design of Steel Structures
3
 CAE 402 Professional Engineering Practice
3
CAE 403 Senior Design Project
3
 CEN Technical Elective*
3
CAE 430 Water-Resources Engineering
3
 CEN Design Elective*
3
CAE 470 Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Systems
3
 Technical Elective*
3
PS Elective*
3
 Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
18
    

*To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA), Technical, Design, and Basic Science electives.

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ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM

The Architectural Engineering curriculum provides an integrated educational experience in mathematics, basic sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering sciences, and architectural engineering design. The Architectural Engineering program integrates design applications across the curriculum, beginning with building construction and architectural design in the sophomore year, and continuing with structural, building mechanical and electrical systems design, and construction management in the junior and senior years. The curriculum culminates with a major comprehensive design experience that includes applications from the major specialty areas of architectural engineering.

Graduate study is offered leading to the degree of Master of Science in Architectural Engineering. For detailed information on graduate studies, see the Graduate Studies Bulletin.

A tabular listing of the course requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering is shown below:

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
14
 ENG 107 Writing about Science
3
    People and Society Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 201 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
2
 CAE 211 Mechanics of Solids II
3
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
 CAE 212 Structural Laboratory
1
ARC 261 Building Construction
3
 EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I
3
ARC 294 Introduction to the Development of Architecture
3
 ARC 292 Introduction to Architecture Design I
3
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
 CHM 151 Chemistry for Engineers I
3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
 CHM 153 Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers
1
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
 People and Society Elective*
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 310 Structural Analysis
3
 CAE 321 Design of Steel Structures
3
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
 CAE 370 Geotechnical Engineering I
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
 CAE 371 Geotechnical Laboratory
1
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
 CAE 380 Architectural Acoustics and Lighting
3
ARC 293 Introduction to Architecture Design II
3
 CAE 481 Mech. Systems for Buildings
3
Basic Science Elective*
3
 MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 320 Design of Concrete Structures
3
 CAE 402 Professional Engineering Practice
3
CAE 403 Senior Design Project
3
 CAE 460 Construction Management
3
CAE 480 Building Environmental Systems
3
 AEN Technical Elective*
3
ARC 476 19th and 20th Century Architecture
3
 AEN Design Elective*
3
CAE 470  Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Systems
3
 Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
TOTAL
15
 TOTAL
15

* To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA), Technical, Design, and Basic Science electives.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM

The Environmental Engineering curriculum provides an integrated educational experience in mathematics, basic sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering sciences, and environmental engineering design. The first two years of the Environmental Engineering curriculum provide a strong foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering sciences. The next two years of the four-year program, integrate engineering sciences with design applications in the areas of Air pollution control engineering, Water and wastewater engineering and Solid and hazardous wastes engineering

Design courses emphasize an integrated approach that considers all environmental media in the prevention and control of environmental problems. The curriculum culminates with a major senior-level design project that includes design applications from the major specialty areas of environmental engineering.

A tabular listing of the course requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering is shown below:

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 111 Introduction Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
14
 ENG 107 Writing About Science
3
    People and Society Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 201 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
2
 CAE 211/212 Mechanics of Solids & Structural Laboratory OR
ECS 111 Intro to Earth Ecosystems
4
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
 CAE 340 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
3
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
 EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I
3
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
 PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
CHM 111 Principles of Chemistry I
3
 MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
CHM 113 Chemistry Laboratory I
1
 CHM 112 Principles of Chemistry II
3
Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
 CHM 114 Chemistry Laboratory II
1
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
 CAE 440 Design and Analysis of Water Quality Control Systems
3
CAE 345 Water and Wastewater Analysis
3
 CAE 541 Environmental Microbiology
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
 Earth Science Elective*
3
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
 Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
ENV Basic Science Elective*
3
 Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
TOTAL
15
 TOTAL
15
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 403 Senior Design Project
3
 CAE 402 Professional Engineering Practice
3
CAE 430 Water-Resources Engineering
3
 CAE 542 Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering
3
CAE 540 Environmental Chemistry
3
 CAE 543 Air Pollution
3
Environmental Technical Elective
3
 ENV Design Elective*
3
People and Society Elective*
3
 ENV Technical Elective*
3
Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
18
    

* To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA), Technical, Design, Earth Science, and Basic Science electives.

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DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS

Dual degree programs leading Bachelor of Science degrees in both Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering, and both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering are offered by the department. These dual-degree programs are very popular, highly recommended and, if planned in advance, take only one more semester than degree programs in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Environmental Engineering alone. Curricula for the dual degree programs are available in the Department office.

A dual degree program is also available leading to a degree in Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science from the College of Arts and Sciences with a major in Ecosystem Science and Policy (ECS). The ECS major is offered through the Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy (CESP). The goal of the ECS program is to educate the next generation of environmental scientists, policy makers, managers, and planners with grounding in the fundamentals of the natural sciences, social science, and public policy.  This preparation will give students both the theoretical background and technical skills to pursue an environmental career, including teaching and research as well as for careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment. The course requirements for the dual degree program are as follows:

B.S. IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING / B.S. with a Major in Ecosystem Science and Policy

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
ECS 111 Introduction to Earth Ecosystem
3
 ECS 112 Prob. In Ecosys.Sci. and Policy
2
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 Eng 107 Writing About Science
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 ECS 113 Intro. To  Environmental Policy
3
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
17
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
    PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
    TOTAL
18
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 201 Computer Aided Drafting and Design
2
 BIL 160 Evol. & Biodiversity
4
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
 BIL 161 Evol. & Biodiversity Lab
1
CAE 340 Introduction to Env. Engineering
3
 CHM 112 Principles of Chem. II
3
ECS 201 Seminar Env. Issues I
1
 CHM 114 Principles of Chem. II Lab
1
CHM 111 Principles of Chemistry I
3
 MTH 211 Calculus III
3
CHM 113 Chemistry Laboratory
1
 PHY 207 University Physics III
3
GSC 110 Earth System
3
 PHY 209 University Physics III Laboratory
1
GSC Earth Science Lab
2
 TOTAL
16
TOTAL
18
  
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
 CAE 440 Design of Water Quality Control Systems
3
CAE 345 Environmental Lab
3
 ECS 302 Env. Decision Making, Human Persp.
3
ECS 301 Env. Decision Making and Statistics
3
 BIL 235  Ecology
3
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
 EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics
3
 MTH 311 Ord. Diff. Equations
3
MCY 131 Understanding Music I
3
 People/Soc. Elective (300 level or higher)
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
18
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 403 Senior Design Project
3
 CAE 402 Professional Engineering Practice
3
CAE 430 Water Resources Eng.
3
 CAE 541 Env. Microbiology
3
CAE 540 Environ. Chem.
3
 CAE 542 Solid & Hazardous Waste Eng.
3
Advanced Hum. Elec.
3
 CAE 543 Air Pollution Control Engineering
3
POL 211 Intro. To Amer. Nat. Govt.
3
 ECS 403 Inter. Disciplinary Approaches to Complex Human and Env. Prob
3
Env. Eng. Design Elc.
3
 POL 212 Intro. To World Politics
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
18
Additional classes required to satisfy General Education Requirement for the Bachelor of Science Degree ( may be taken in the summer sessions)
Foreign Language elective *
3
 Foreign Language elective *
3
Humanities elective *
3
 People/Society elective *
3
Foreign Language elective (200 level)
3
 Literature elective
3

* Classes with satisfactory AP scores may be used to satisfy these requirements. Total 159 credits

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B.S. IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND M.S. IN ARCHITECTURE - six-year program

A six year dual degree program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering and a Master of Science in Architecture is also available. The program is open to exceptional students who are admitted to the graduate program at the end of their junior year.  Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible for professional registration as both an engineer and an architect.  The course requirements for the BSAE/MArch program are as follows:

B.S.A.E/M.Arch. Dual Degree Program

YEAR 1
CAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
ARC 121 Architecture & Culture
3
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 ENG 107 Writing about Science
3
TOTAL
17
 People and Society Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
YEAR 2
CAE 201 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
2
 CAE 211 Mechanics of Solids II
3
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I (ARC 532)
3
 CAE 212 Structural Laboratory
1
ARC 561 Building Construction (ARC 261)
3
 CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
 MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
PHY 207 University Physics III
1
 EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I

3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
3
 CHM 151 Chemistry for Engineers I
3
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
 CHM 153 Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers
1
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
17
YEAR 3
CAE 310 Structural Analysis
3
 CAE 321 Design of Steel Structures (ARC 532)
3
CAE 370 Geotechnical Engineering I
3
 CAE 481 Mech. Systems for Buildings
3
CAE 371 Geotechnical Laboratory
1
 ARC 502 Architecture Design and Theory II (ARC 293)
6
ARC 501 Architecture Design and Theory I (ARC 292)
6
 ARC 513 Computing
3
ARC 511 Drawing
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
16
  
YEAR 4
CAE 320 Design of Concrete Structures
3
 CAE 380 Architectural Acoustics and Lighting
3
CAE 470 Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Systems
3
 ARC 568 History of Architecture II (ARC 476)
3
ARC 503 Architecture Design and Theory III (AEN Technical Elective)
6
 ARC 607 Architecture Design
6
ARC 567 History of Architecture I (ARC 294)
3
 Basic Science Elective*
3
People and Society Elective
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
18
  
YEAR 5
CAE 480 Building Environmental Systems
3
 CAE 402 Professional Practice
3
ARC 608 Architecture Design
6
 ARC 569 Directed Readings (Capstone/Thesis Prep)
3
History of Architecture Elective
3
 ARC 609 Architecture Design
6
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
 ARC 622 Housing Seminar
3
TOTAL
15
 TOTAL
15
YEAR 6
CAE 403 Senior Design Project
3
 ARC 610 Architecture Design Degree Project
3
CAE 460 Construction Management
3
 ARC 652 Management of Prof Practice
3
AEN Design Elective
3
 Architecture Elective
3
Architecture Elective
3
 Architecture Elective
3
Architecture Elective
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
15
  

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B.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING AND M.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

The department also offers 5 year programs leading to the B.S. and the M.S. degrees.  These programs are open to exceptional students who are admitted to the graduate program at the end of their junior year. Students applying for this program must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, and score more than 1000 on the Graduate Record Examination. The course requirements for the five-year BS/MS programs are as follows:

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
14
 ENG 107 Writing About Science
3
    People and Society Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 201 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
2
 CAE 211 Mechanics of Solids II
3
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
 CAE 212 Structural Laboratory
1
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
 IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
 MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
 CHM 151 Chemistry for Engineers I
3
Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
 CHM 153 Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers
1
TOTAL
15
 Basic Science Elective*
3
    TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 310 Structural Analysis
3
 CAE 320 Design of Concrete Structures
3
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
 CAE 370 Geotechnical Engineering I
3
CAE 340 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
3
 CAE 371 Geotechnical Laboratory
1
CAE 350 Transportation Engineering I
3
 CAE 440 Design of Water Quality Control Systems
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
 CAE 450 Transportation Engineering II
3
EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I
3
 Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 321 Design of Steel Structures
3
 CAE 402 Professional Practice
3
CAE 430 Water-Resources Engineering
3
 CEN Technical Elective*
3
CAE 470 Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Systems
3
 CEN Design Elective*
3
PS Elective*
3
 Technical Elective*
3
Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
 Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
TOTAL
15
 TOTAL
15
FIFTH YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 601 Engineering Scholarship
0
 CAE 604 Masters Design Project II
3
CAE 603 Masters Design Project I
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
15
    

* To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA), Technical, Design, and Basic Science electives.

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B.S. IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING AND M.S. IN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING - five-year program

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 111 Introduction to Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
14
 ENG 107 Writing about Science
3
    People and Society Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 201 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
2
 CAE 211 Mechanics of Solids II
3
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
 CAE 212 Structural Laboratory
1
ARC 261 Building Construction
3
 EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I

3
ARC 294 Introduction to the Development of Architecture
3
 ARC 292 Introduction to Architecture Design I
3
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
 CHM 151 Chemistry for Engineers I
3
PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
 CHM 153 Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers
1
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
 People and Society Elective*
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 310 Structural Analysis
3
 CAE 321 Design of Steel Structures
3
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
 CAE 370 Geotechnical Engineering I
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
 CAE 371 Geotechnical Laboratory
1
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
 CAE 380 Architectural Acoustics and Lighting
3
ARC 293 Introduction to Architecture Design II
3
 CAE 481 Mech. Systems for Buildings
3
Basic Science Elective*
3
 MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
16
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 320 Design of Concrete Structures
3
 CAE 402 Professional Engineering Practice
3
CAE 480 Building Environmental Systems
3
 CAE 460 Construction Management
3
ARC 476 19th and 20th Century Architecture
3
 AEN Technical Elective*
3
CAE 470 Foundation Engineering and Earth Retaining Systems
3
 AEN Design Elective*
3
TOTAL
12
 Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
    TOTAL
15
FIFTH YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 601 Engineering Scholarship
0
 CAE 604 Masters Design Project II
3
CAE 603 Masters Design Project I
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
15
    

* To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA), Technical, Design, and Basic Science electives.

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B.S. IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND
M.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 111 Introduction Engineering I
3
 CAE 112 Introduction to Engineering II
2
PHY 205 University Physics I
3
 PHY 206 University Physics II
3
MTH 110 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
5
 PHY 208 University Physics II Lab
1
ENG 105 English Composition I
3
 MTH 112 Calculus II
4
TOTAL
14
 ENG 107 Writing About Science
3
    People and Society Elective*
3
    TOTAL
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 201 Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
2
 CAE 211/212 Mechanics of Solids & Structural Laboratory
Or
ECS 111 Intro to Earth Ecosystems
4
CAE 210 Mechanics of Solids I
3
 CAE 340 Introduction to Environmental Engineering
3
PHY 207 University Physics III
3
 EEN 205 Principles of Electrical Engineering I
3
MTH 211 Calculus III
3
 PHY 209 University Physics III Lab
1
CHM 111 Principles of Chemistry I
3
 MTH 311 Ordinary Differential Equations
3
CHM 113 Chemistry Laboratory I
1
 CHM 112 Principles of Chemistry II
3
Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
 CHM 114 Chemistry Laboratory II
1
TOTAL
18
 TOTAL
17
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 330 Fluid Mechanics
3
 CAE 440 Design of Water Quality Control Systems
3
CAE 345 Water and Wastewater Analysis
3
 CAE 541 Environmental Microbiology
3
MAE 303 Thermodynamics I
3
 Earth Science Elective*
3
IEN 311 Applied Probability and Statistics
3
 Humanities and Arts Elective*
3
ENV Basic Science Elective*
3
 Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
TOTAL
15
 TOTAL
15
SENIOR YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 430 Water-Resources Engineering
3
 CAE 402 Professional Engineering Practice
3
CAE 540 Environmental Chemistry
3
 CAE 542 Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering
3
Environmental Technical Elective
3
 CAE 543 Air Pollution
3
PS Elective*
3
 ENV Design Elective*
3
Advanced PS/HA Elective*
3
 ENV Technical Elective*
3
TOTAL
15
 TOTAL
15
FIFTH YEAR
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
CAE 601 Engineering Scholarship
0
 CAE 604 Masters Design Project II
3
CAE 603 Masters Design Project I
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 Advisory Committee Course
3
Advisory Committee Course
3
 TOTAL
15
TOTAL
15
    

* To be selected from lists of approved People and Society (PS)/Humanities and Arts (HA), Technical, Design, Earth Science, and Basic Science electives.

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MINOR IN CIVIL, ARCHITECTURAL, OR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
(for students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Architecture)

A Minor in Civil, Architectural, or Environmental Engineering requires 15 credits passed with a grade of C or higher. Students are required to satisfy the prerequisites for all courses, and are required to complete the core course, CAE 210, plus an additional 12 or 13 credits within an area of specialization. The additional credits required for minors in civil, architectural, and environmental engineering are as follows:

Minor in Civil Engineering

GEOTECHNICAL TRACK
CAE 211 (CAE 212 optional), CAE 330, CAE 370/371, CAE 470.

STRUCTURAL TRACK
CAE 211 (CAE 212 optional), CAE 310, and any two of: CAE 320, CAE 321, and CAE 421

Minor in Architectural Engineering

STRUCTURAL TRACK
CAE 211 (CAE 212 optional), CAE 310, CAE 320, and CAE 321

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL Systems TRACK
CAE 330, CAE 380, CAE 480, and CAE 481

Minor in Environmental Engineering

CAE 330, CAE 340, CAE 430, and CAE 440

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