About the Program
Design the infrastructure of modern society—buildings, traffic systems, and water resources. Gain a strong foundation in structural analysis, materials science, and fluid mechanics. With small classes, technical electives, and one of the largest civil engineering programs in the U.S., you'll be ready to build your dream career.
The Polytechnic Experience
Survey the Engineering Meadow on campus, evaluate materials with cutting-edge lab equipment, engineer a concrete canoe, or test your models on a seismic shake table. Your engineering education will be rooted in hands-on experience and ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVloging your knowledge in the field, preparing you to pursue your dream career confidently and competently.
Career Outcomes
Courses
×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog's General Civil Engineering option in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is integral to the department's broad-based educational model, which prepares students for diverse careers in designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure. As part of the largest undergraduate civil engineering program in the United States, students in the General Civil Engineering option receive a well-rounded education that covers essential areas such as structural analysis, fluid dynamics, and materials science. This program equips students with the technical skills and practical experience necessary to tackle complex engineering challenges and contribute to infrastructure projects like bridges, highways, and water supply systems. The General Civil Engineering option provides flexibility for students to explore various aspects of the field and tailor their studies to align with their career goals. This approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared for roles in both traditional civil engineering sectors and emerging areas. By integrating rigorous coursework with extensive laboratory and project-based learning, the program fosters technical excellence, creativity, and effective problem-solving skills, preparing students to make significant contributions to the development and improvement of modern infrastructure.
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
Siddharth Banerjee
“My teaching philosophy revolves around lightbulb moments where students find themselves enlightened with new information. I provide ample examples to not just simplify the concept but also to foster lifelong learning. I also use various active learning strategies to bolster in-class learning and augment it with a hands-on approach which fits in with ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog's 'learn by...
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Civil Engineering Student Activities
An excellent college education includes much more than classes, and extracurricular activities can enhance your college experience. That’s why the Civil Engineering Department encourages participation in student clubs, competition teams, and organizations.
Licensure Disclosure and Accreditation
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The civil engineering department offers a civil engineering program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
The civil engineering program has three options: general civil, environmental, and geospatial engineering.
The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, and the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Geospatial Engineering Option in the Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, the Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs, and the Program Criteria for Surveying and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
For more information, please view our program educational objectives and outcomes.