Program Overview

Program Description

The Civil Engineering program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi prepares graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles to solve complex problems. The program focuses on designing, constructing, supervising, and maintaining infrastructure, buildings, and systems for water treatment, hydroelectricity, and more. Civil engineers can pursue various specialties, including construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and environmental engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) describe the professional accomplishments that Civil Engineering graduates are expected to achieve within a few years of graduation. The PEOs are:

• Within two years of graduation, graduates will be working in industry, government, construction, or other professional service as civil engineers, or pursuing graduate degrees in civil engineering or post-baccalaureate degrees in other fields.
• Within five years of graduation, graduates will have advanced in their careers, demonstrated the ability to increase their knowledge and expertise, and contributed to the improvement of the profession and society.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Civil Engineering program will have:

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems
• An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
• An ability to function effectively on a team
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

All civil engineering students are encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which is an important step toward licensure as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Admission from Pre-Engineering

Students admitted into a pre-engineering program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi who wish to transfer into one of the engineering programs must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater in specific courses.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Option

Civil engineering students who have completed 96 credit hours and earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher may elect the MBA option in their senior year.

General Requirements

The Civil Engineering curriculum consists of a minimum of 126 credit hours, divided into five main areas:

• General Requirements
• Core Curriculum Program
• Common Engineering, Math, and Science Courses
• Required Civil Engineering Courses
• Capstone Project
• Technical Elective Block

Program Requirements

The program requires students to complete specific courses, including:

• First-Year Seminars
• Core Curriculum Program
• Common Engineering, Math, and Science Courses
• Required Civil Engineering Courses
• Capstone Project
• Technical Elective Block

Course Sequencing

The program follows a specific course sequencing plan, with courses taken in a particular order to ensure that students are adequately prepared for each subsequent course.

Civil Engineering Courses

The program offers various civil engineering courses, including:

• CEEN 2315: Geomatics and Surveying Engineering
• CEEN 3320: Geotechnical Engineering I
• CEEN 3321: Structural Analysis
• CEEN 4304: Construction Materials Design
• CEEN 4306: Transportation Engineering
• CEEN 4312: Hydraulics and Hydrology

Engineering Courses

The program also offers various engineering courses, including:

• ENGR 1201: Introduction to Engineering
• ENGR 1312: Engineering Graphics I
• ENGR 2325: Statics
• ENGR 2326: Dynamics
• ENGR 3315: Fluid Mechanics
• ENGR 3320: Strength of Materials
• ENGR 4240: Project Management
• ENGR 4370: Capstone Projects
• ENGR 4420: Engineering Lab Measurements