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Civil Engineering, BS

University of Wisconsin
Madison , United States
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Civil Engineering Program

The Civil Engineering program at the University of WisconsinMadison is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of civil engineering. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to design, build, and maintain infrastructure, systems, and environments that support the health, safety, and well-being of communities.


Program Description

Civil engineering is a multidisciplinary field that involves the application of mathematical and scientific principles to develop solutions to real-world problems. The program at UWMadison covers a broad range of topics, including:


  • Buildings, homes, schools, theaters, and stadiums
  • Highways, streets, and bridges
  • Systems and infrastructure for water supply, treatment, and management
  • Transportation hubs, such as airports, railways, and harbors
  • Energy production and transmission systems
  • Waste management and recycling systems

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Civil Engineering program, students must meet the following requirements:


  • Indicate an engineering major as their first choice when applying to UWMadison
  • Meet progression requirements at the end of the first year to guarantee advancement in the program
  • Complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at UWMadison
  • Meet the requirements for their intended engineering program

Curriculum

The Civil Engineering program requires students to complete a minimum of 128 credits, including:


  • Introduction to Engineering (3 credits)
  • Mathematics and Statistics (19 credits)
  • Basic Science (16 credits)
  • Engineering Mechanics (10 credits)
  • Civil Engineering Mechanics (6 credits)
  • Civil Engineering Tools (6 credits)
  • Civil Engineering Breadth (21 credits)
  • Civil Engineering Design (10 credits)
  • Engineering Electives (13 credits)
  • Communications (8 credits)
  • Liberal Studies (16 credits)

Course Requirements

The program includes a range of courses, such as:


  • Design Practicum
  • Calculus and Analytic Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Materials for Constructed Facilities
  • Civil Engineering Graphics
  • Problem Solving Using Computer Tools
  • Hydroscience
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Structural Analysis
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Construction Project Management

Engineering Electives

Students must complete at least 13 credits of engineering electives, including:


  • At least 3 credits of coursework from an ABET-accredited degree-granting program outside of the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program
  • At least 3 credits of CEE coursework in addition to the civil engineering design requirement
  • At least 7 credits of coursework that meets at least one of the following:
    • Any course offered by an engineering department
    • Any Intermediate or Advanced level course with a breadth designation of Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and/or Natural Sciences
    • Any of the following business courses: Applied Leadership Competencies in Engineering, Accounting Principles, Introduction to Finance, Business Law, Managing Organizations, The Real Estate Process

Liberal Studies Requirements

Students must complete at least 16 credits of liberal studies courses, including:


  • An economics course
  • A minimum of 3 credits of environmental studies course that meets the breadth designations of humanities, literature, and/or social science
  • All liberal studies credits must be identified with the letter H, S, L, or Z

Honors in Research

Students who have completed at least two semesters on the Madison campus with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 may apply to participate in the Honors in Research program. The program requires students to complete a senior thesis and a minimum of 8 credits in CIV ENGR 489.


Learning Outcomes

The Civil Engineering program is designed to produce graduates who can:


  • Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems
  • Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
  • Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  • Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
  • Function effectively on a team
  • Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  • Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed

Accreditation

The Civil Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.


Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering are:


  • To design and construct both natural and built processes and systems to efficiently meet determined needs
  • To investigate natural and built systems by using measurements, experiments, and analysis tools
  • To understand, anticipate, and incorporate economic, environmental, political, social, safety, ethical, and global considerations in the design, investigation, and construction of natural and built systems
  • To engage in lifelong learning to keep pace with the continuous evolution of policies, procedures, technologies, and tools for engineering analysis, design, and decision making
  • To serve others through participation in professional and/or civic activities and responsibilities
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