Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Major code BS7252

The Civil Engineering program at Ohio University is designed to prepare graduates to successfully apply the principles of civil engineering 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; and (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; construction; geotechnical; engineering materials; pavements; structures; transportation; and water resources. Graduates of the program are prepared to become registered engineers. Students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exams as part of their graduation requirements. The FE Exam is one of the first requirements to becoming a registered engineer. 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,or153  Freshman English                    5   

IT 101             Engr. Graphics Fund.                3

MATH 263A          Calculus                            4 WinterCHEM 152           Fund. of Chemistry II               5

IT 122             Civil Engr. Graphics                3

MATH 263B          Calculus                            4

PHYS 251           Physics                             5 SpringCE 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 FallCE 220             Statics                             4

GEOL 283           Geology for Engineers               4

MATH 263D          Calculus                            4

PHYS 253           Physics                             5 WinterCE 222             Strength of Materials               4

CE 223             Strength of Materials Lab           1

CE 311             Route Engineering ( 1 
)               3

MATH 340           Diff. Equations                     4

ME 224             Dynamics                            4 SpringMATH 344           Numerical Methods for CEs           3

CE 361             Transportation 1 
3

CE 380             CE Materials 1 
3

CHEM 123           Prin. of Chemistry                  4

COMS 103           Public Speaking                     4 Junior FallCE 330             Struct. Theory I( 1 
)                 5

CE 340             Fluid Mechanics                     4

CE 341             Fluid Mechanics Lab                 1

                   Tier II Elective ( 2 
)                4
 
CE 316             Const. Eng. Mgmt( 1 
)                 3 WinterCE 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 SpringCE 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 FallCE 400             Societal Concerns in CE ( 1 
)         2

CE 450             Water Treatment( 1 
)                  3

CE 471             Foundation Engr.( 1 
)                 4

EE 313             Basic Elec. Engr. I                 3

                   CE Elective( 3 
)                     3 WinterCE 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 SpringCE 433*            Steel Design( 1 
)                    4

                   CE Electives( 3 
)                  3-4

                   Tier III Elective                   4

2To 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.

3Students 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 Development; 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.