Civil Engineering BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 credits)

*Required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program.

Though not required, students are encouraged to take USU 1010 - University Connections or ENGR 1940 - Women in Engineering Seminar .

CEE 1880 - Civil and Environmental Engineering Orientation and Computer Applications 1 credit(s) *
CEE 2240 - Engineering Surveying 3 credit(s) *
CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credit(s) *
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1 credit(s) *
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4 credit(s) * Math Placement
Breadth American Institutions (BAI) course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

*Required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program.

GEO 1110 - Physical Geology (BPS) 3 credit(s)
GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 credit(s) *
CEE 2270 - Computer Engineering Drafting 2 credit(s) *
MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 credit(s) *
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s) *
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 credit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (17 credits)

*Required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program.

**Please note: ENGL 1010 is required by USU but is not included in the degree map because most engineering students satisfy this requirement through an ACT English score of 29 or higher, an SAT Critical Reading score of 640 or higher, Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) .

CEE 1400 - Introduction to Computer Programming for Civil and Environmental Engineers 2 credit(s) *
MATH 2210 - Multivariable Calculus (QI) 3 credit(s) *
ENGR 2010 - Engineering Mechanics Statics 3 credit(s) *
ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s) **
or
ENGL 2020 - Professional Communication (CL2) 3 credit(s)
BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS) 3 credit(s) *
Breadth Humanities (BHU) course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

*Required for admission to the Professional Engineering Program.

ENGR 2030 - Engineering Mechanics Dynamics 3 credit(s) *
ENGR 2140 - Mechanics of Materials 3 credit(s) *
ENGR 2210 - Fundamental Electronics for Engineers 3 credit(s) or
MAE 2300 - Thermodynamics I 3 credit(s)
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI) 4 credit(s) *
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) course (3 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (18 credits)

CEE 3160 - Civil Engineering Materials 2 credit(s)
CEE 3165 - Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory 1 credit(s)
CEE 3500 - Civil and Environmental Engineering Fluid Mechanics 3 credit(s)
CEE 3610 - Environmental Management 3 credit(s)
CEE 2450 - Computer Programming and Numerical Methods for Civil and Environmental Engineers 3 credit(s)
ENGR 3080 - Technical Communication for Engineers (CI) 3 credit(s)
Depth Social Sciences (DSS) course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16-17 credits)

CEE 3880 - Civil and Environmental Design I 1 credit(s)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) course (3 credits)
Civil focus area (3-4 credits)
Civil focus area (3 credits)
Civil focus area (3 credits)
Civil focus area (3 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (17 credits)

Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is part of the degree requirements. It is highly recommended students plan to take the exam during the Fall or Spring semester of the senior year.

CEE 4870 - Civil and Environmental Design II (CI) 2 credit(s)
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) course (3 credits)
Civil Engineering Technical Elective (3 credits)
Civil Engineering Technical Elective (3 credits)
Civil Engineering Technical Elective (3 credits)

Spring Semester (14-15 credits)

Apply for graduation as soon as you have registered for your last semester

CEE 4880 - Civil and Environmental Design III (CI) 2 credit(s)
Civil Focus Areas (3-4 credits)
Civil Focus Areas (3 credits)
Civil Engineering Technical Elective (3 credits)
Environmental elective (3 credits)