Civil Engineering, B.S. Program (120 units)
Program Description
The School of Engineering offers a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on design, maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction of infrastructure projects. This program is designed for individuals who are planning to advance their knowledge in Civil Engineering and follow career paths in industry, government, consulting, and academia.
Special attention is given to working professionals with classes offered mainly at times convenient to students. Students will take required courses in Structural Analysis, Structural Design, Engineering Materials, Geotechnical Engineering, Computer Applications in Infrastructure, Transportation Engineering, Highway and Pavement Design, Sustainability and Green Building. Also, issues in engineering ethics, building design codes, and life cycle analysis are covered. Students will have a broad choice of electives from courses in construction management and engineering to customize their expertise.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering is to prepare effective professionals to design, build, and lead public and private infrastructure projects, prepare a technically capable engineering workforce required for the expected increase in the state’s infrastructure improvement projects, and train high school graduates, transfer students and working professionals to assume leadership roles in civil engineering, consulting, and the construction industry.
Program Objectives
Cal State East Bay Engineering Programs produce graduates who:
- Succeed in leadership positions in industry, academia, or nonprofit organizations.
- Earn reputations for conducting professional endeavors in a responsible and ethical manner. Are lifelong learners and pursuers of advanced knowledge.
- Are lifelong learners and pursuers of advanced knowledge.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following (1-7) learning outcomes are required to be assessed for accreditation of all engineering programs by Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). However, we have condensed these to five outcomes as stated below for our internal assessment purposes.
Program Roadmaps
These program roadmaps represent recommended pathways through the program. Please see an advisor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.
Civil Engineering, B.S.
ABET Required Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Cal State East Bay will have the:
- ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics,
- 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,
- ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences,
- 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,
- 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,
- ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions,
- ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Career Opportunities
An increase in large construction projects is expected, in part stemming from the public spending on California’s infrastructure improvement, the economic growth of the Bay Area, as well as the projected national investment in infrastructure. Therefore, there is considerable demand for engineers to design and build such infrastructure and commercial projects. The construction industry as a whole is one of the largest industries in the nation with a great need for skilled civil engineers. Sample jobs are: licensed engineer, project engineer, staff civil engineer, city engineer, research engineer, project manager, consulting engineer, and more.
Features
The B.S. in Civil Engineering is designed to accommodate full time students as well as working students by conducting class at times convenient to students. The instructors will be selected from industry leaders with significant design/management work experience. Students will have the opportunity to take elective courses in construction management and engineering to broaden their skills.
Admission Requirements
The B.S. in Civil Engineering is open to individuals planning a career or advancing their career in the civil engineering and construction industries and who meet general university requirements for freshmen or transfer students (refer to on-line catalog).
Degree Requirements Unit-Outline
A baccalaureate of science degree requires a total of 120 units:
The major requirements consists of 84 units;
General Education (GE) & Graduation Requirements (GR) consists of 57 units;
Free Electives may consist of 0 units (actual number of free elective units may depend on GE/GR units).
Note: It may be possible to double-count units within the graduation requirements or that a course may satisfy both a graduation requirement and a major requirement. Students should contact their program advisors for information.
Civil Engineering, B.S. Major Requirements (84 units)
Lower Division Core
The following 38 units of lower-division interdisciplinary coursework is required:
Upper Division Core
The following 43 units of upper-division interdisciplinary coursework is required:
Electives
Three (3) units of electives must be 300 level or above with Department approval from any of the following prefixes: ENGR, CMGT, INDE, or CMPE.
