Prospective Students

Sample Course Progression

The following shows a typical sequence of courses for a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. The highlighted courses are either requirements for the B.S. degree, typical civil engineering undegraduate electives, or select graduate courses that undergraduates often take. Hover the cursor over these courses for more detailed information.

Freshman Year Fall

Calculus II

General Physics

General Physics Lab

Introductory Chemistry

Introductory Chemistry Lab

Humanities Elective


Sophmore Year Fall

Calculus III

Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Engineering Materials

Computing Course

H/S Elective



Freshman Year Spring

Calculus III

General Physics II

General Physics II Lab

The Dynamic Earth II

Introductory Organic Chemistry

Perspective on the Evolution of Structures

Sophmore Year Spring

Linear Algebra and Differential Equation

Dynamics

Solid Mechanics and Theory of Structures

H/S Elective

Senior Year Spring

Design and Synthesis 2

Research in Civil Engineering

H/S Elective

Electives