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 progress in the practice and principles of civil engineering
2. Provide students with a broad education in civil engineering
3. Expose students to technologies and the tools necessary for the civil engineering profession
4. Ensure faculty are qualified to teach and advise civil engineering students

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

Eng 151, 152, or 153   Freshman English      5   

IT 101                 Engr. Drawing I       3

MATH 263A              Calculus              4

Winter

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

Spring

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

Sophomore

Fall

CE 220      Statics                4

GEOG 283    Geology for Engineers  4

MATH 263D   Calculus               4

PHYS 253    Physics                5

Winter

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

Spring

MA 344    Numerical Analysis 1 
3

CE 361    Transportation 1 
3

 CE 380   CE Materials 1 
3

CHEM 123  Prin. of Chemistry     4

INCO 103  Public Speaking        4

Junior

Fall

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

Winter

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

Spring

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

Senior

Fall

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

Winter

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

Spring

CE 400   Societal Concerns in CE ( 1 
)   4

CE 433*  Steel Design( * 
)               4

         CE Electives( 3 
)             3-4

         Tier III Elective             4

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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