Program Overview

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Introduction to the Civil Engineering Program

The Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJU-UIUC Institute or ZJUI) offers a jointly operated engineering college on the Zhejiang University (ZJU) International Campus in Haining, China. The medium of instruction at ZJUI is English for undergraduate programs. Currently, ZJUI is offering four bachelor's degree programs: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering.

Program Overview

The Civil Engineering program produces civil and environmental engineers who are responsible for the design and construction of the nation’s civil and marine infrastructure. This includes buildings, bridges, and offshore structures; highway systems, airports, and energy transport systems; dams, locks, levees, and canals; all water treatment and distribution systems; and all aspects of environmental management and pollution prevention and remediation.

Distinctive Characteristics

The program emphasizes fundamental knowledge, transferable skills, and lifelong learning. The core and secondary area courses assure adequate breadth in civil engineering subjects, while the primary area courses allow the student to study a certain subject in great depth.

Career Prospects

Graduates work in areas such as:

• Construction and project management
• Pollution and ecology
• Water quality and treatment
• Hydrology
• Biohazards and contamination
• Underground dynamics and waste containment
• Transportation
• Urban planning and management
• Highway and traffic engineering
• Structural behavior, analysis, and design
• Smart cities and intelligent infrastructure
• Disaster prevention and mitigation and many other emerging areas

Sample Course

• Environmental Engineering Lab
• Geometric Design of Roads
• Concrete Materials
• Urban Hydrology and Hydraulics
• Construction Planning

Curriculum

The Zhejiang University/University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJU-UIUC Institute) offers a joint dual-degree engineering program. Upon successful completion of the program, and after meeting the graduation requirements of both universities, students will obtain bachelor’s degrees separately from Zhejiang University (ZJU) and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).

1. Overview

Civil engineering is a profession that applies the basic principles of science in conjunction with mathematical and computational tools to solve problems associated with developing and sustaining civilized life on our planet. Civil engineering works are generally one-of-a-kind projects; they are often grand in scale; and they usually require cooperation among professionals of many different disciplines.

2. Graduation Requirement

1. Grade Point Average Requirement: A student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 (A=4.0) to remain in good standing and graduate.
2. Junior Eligibility Requirement: To qualify for registration for the CEE courses shown in the third year of the curriculum, a student must have completed, with a combined 2.25 grade point average, the mathematics, physics, computer science, and civil engineering courses shown in the first two years.
3. Curriculum Requirement: The curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from UIUC requires 128 hours and is organized into required courses and elective courses.

Required Courses

3.1 Orientation and Professional Development

These courses introduce the opportunities and resources our institute and curriculum can offer you as you work to achieve your career goals.

• CEE 195: About Civil Engineering
• CEE 190: Project Based Introduction to Civil Engineering
• CEE 495: Professional Practice
• ENG 100: Engineering Orientation

3.2 Foundational Mathematics and Science

These courses stress the basic mathematical and scientific principles upon which the engineering discipline is based.

• MATH 221: Calculus I
• MATH 225: Introductory Matrix Theory
• MATH 231: Calculus II
• MATH 241: Calculus III
• MATH 285: Intro to Differential Eq
• CHEM 102: General Chemistry I
• CHEM 103: General Chemistry Lab I
• CHEM 104: General Chemistry II
• CHEM 105: General Chemistry Lab II
• PHYS 211: University Physics: Mechanics
• PHYS 212: University Physics: Elec& Mag
• PHYS 213: Univ Physics: Thermal Physics

3.3 Technical Core

These courses stress fundamental concepts and basic laboratory techniques that comprise the common intellectual understanding of civil engineering.

• CS 101: Introduction to Computing: Engineering & Science
• SE 101: Engineering Graphics & Design
• CEE 201: Systems Engineering & Economics
• CEE 202: Engineering Risk & Uncertainty
• TAM 211: Statics
• TAM 212: Introductory Dynamics
• TAM 251: Introductory Solid Mechanics
• TAM 335: Introductory Fluid Mechanics

3.4 Composition

The composition courses teach the fundamentals of expository writing.

• RHET 101: Principles of Writing
• RHET 102: Principles of Research

3.5 Advanced Composition

The Advanced Composition requirement is fulfilled by a writing-intensive course beyond basic composition.

• BTW 261: Principles Tech Comm
• CEE 300: Behaviors of Materials

Elective Courses

4.1 Science Electives

This elective allows the student to gain additional depth in science.

• ATMS 120: Severe and Hazardous Weather
• ATMS 303: Synoptic-Dynamic Wea Analysis
• CHBE 321: Thermodynamics
• CHEM 232: Elementary Organic Chemistry I
• CS 357: Numerical Methods I
• ECE 110: Introduction to Electronics
• ECE 205: Electrical and Electronic Circuits
• ENSU 300: Environmental Sustainability
• ESE 140: Climate and Global Change
• ESE 320: Water Planet, Water Crisis
• ESE 482: Challenges of Sustainability
• FIN 221: Corporate Finance
• FIN 230: Introduction to Insurance
• GEOL 107: Physical Geology
• GEOL 118: Natural Disasters
• GEOL 333: Earth Materials and the Env
• GEOL 380: Environmental Geology
• GGIS 103: Earth's Physical Systems
• LAW 301: Introduction to Law
• MCB 300: Microbiology
• ME 200: Thermodynamics
• ME 340: Dynamics of Mechanical Systems
• MSE 201: Phases and Phase Relations
• MSE 401: Thermodynamics of Materials
• NPRE 201: Energy Systems
• NRES 287: Environment and Society
• NRES 439: Env and Sustainable Dev
• SE 320: Control Systems
• SE 400: Engineering Law
• STAT 420: Methods of Applied Statistics
• UP 205: Ecology & Environmental Sustainability
• UP 406: Urban Ecology

4.2 Technical Electives

This course work is designed to give each student a broad background in the areas of civil engineering through the core courses and to allow each student to develop a focused program through advanced technical electives in chosen primary and secondary fields.

4.2.1 Core Courses

Dual degree students must select at least 5 courses from the following list. Students pursuing only ZJU degree may choose four courses instead.

• CEE 300: Behavior of Materials
• CEE 310: Transportation Engineering
• CEE 320: Construction Engineering
• CEE 330: Environmental Engineering
• CEE 340: Energy and Global Environment
• CEE 350: Water Resources Engineering
• CEE 360: Structural Engineering
• CEE 380: Geotechnical Engineering

4.2.2 Advanced Technical Electives

The advanced technical electives are selected to satisfy the requirements of a primary area of emphasis (i.e., a major field within civil engineering) and a secondary area of emphasis (i.e., a minor field within civil engineering).

4.3 Liberal Education

The liberal education courses develop students’ understanding of human culture and society, build skills of inquiry and critical thinking, and lay a foundation for civic engagement and lifelong learning.

• Humanities & Arts (Two courses)
• Social & Behavioral Sciences (Two courses)
• Culture Studies
  • Western/Comparative Culture(s) (One course)
  • Non-Western Culture(s) (One course)
  • U.S. Minority Culture(s) (One course)
• Aesthetic Education (One course)

4.4 Free Electives

These unrestricted electives give the student the opportunity to explore any intellectual area of unique interest.

ZJU Required Liberal Education

These courses introduce Chinese modern history, social development, government policies, etc., help students to improve their English and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• LAW1001: Mental Education and Foundation of Law
• LAW1002: Ideology, Morality and Rule of Law
• HIST2001: Modern Chinese History
• PHIL2001: Introduction to the Principle of Marxism
• PHIL2002: Introduction to the Principle of Marxism
• PS2011: Intro.to Mao Thought & Theoretical System of China Socialism
• PS3011: General Introduction to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
• PS1001: Situation and Policy I
• PS2001: Situation and Policy II
• ENGL1001: Integrated English I
• ENGL1002: Integrated English II
• ENGL2001: Advanced Spoken English I
• ENGL2002: Advanced Spoken English II
• PE1001: Physical Education I
• PE1002: Physical Education II
• PE2001: Physical Education III
• PE2002: Physical Education IV
• PE3001: Physical Education V
• PE3002: Physical Education VI
• PE3011: Physical-fitness Test I
• PE4011: Physical-fitness Test II
• PE4021: Physical Education VII--Fitness test and exercise
• MITR1001: Military Training
• MITR2001: Military Theory

Sample Schedule by Semester

6.1 First Year-First (Fall) Semester

1. Rhet 101: Principles of Writing
2. Chem 102: General Chemistry I
3. Chem 103: General Chemistry Lab I
4. Math 221: Calculus I
5. CEE 190: Project-Based Introduction to CEE
6. CS 101: Introduction to Computing: Engineering & Science
7. Eng 100: Engineering Orientation

6.2 First Year-Second (Spring) Semester

1. Rhet 102: Principles of Research
2. Math 231: Calculus II
3. Phys 211: University Physics: Mechanics
4. SE 101: Engineering Graphics & Design
5. Chem 104: General Chemistry II
6. Chem 105: General Chemistry II Lab

6.3 Second Year-First (Fall) Semester

1. Math 241: Calculus III
2. MATH 257: Linear Algebra with Computational Application
3. Phys 212: University Physics: Elec& Mag
4. TAM 211: Statics
5. CEE 201: System Engineering & Economics

6.4 Second Year-Second (Spring) Semester

1. Math 285: Intro to Differential Eq
2. TAM 212: Introductory Dynamics
3. TAM 251: Introductory Solid Mechanics
4. CEE 202: Engineering Risk & Uncertainty
5. Phys 213: University Physics-Thermal Physics
6. GenEd 1: Liberal Education Elective

6.5 Third Year-First (Fall) Semester

Juniors exchange to UIUC (dual degree only)

1. TAM 335: Introductory Fluid Mechanics
2. CEE 300: Behavior of Materials
3. Core2: Civil Engineering Core Course 2
4. SciElec: Science Elective
5. GenEd: General Education Elective

6.6 Third Year-Second (Spring) Semester

Juniors continue exchange to UIUC (dual degree only)

1. Core3: Civil Engineering Core Course 3
2. Core4: Civil Engineering Core Course 3
3. Core5: Civil Engineering Core Course 3
4. FE: Free Elective
5. GenEd: Liberal Education Elective

6.7 Fourth Year-First (Fall) Semester

1. CEE 495: Professional Practice
2. ATE1: Advanced Technical Elective 1 (Primary)
3. ATE2: Advanced Technical Elective 2 (Primary)
4. ATE3: Advanced Technical Elective 3 (Secondary)
5. Free Elec: Free Elective
6. GenEd: Liberal Education Elective

6.8 Fourth Year-Second (Spring) Semester

1. ATE4: Advanced Technical Elective 4 (Primary)
2. ATE5: Advanced Technical Elective 5 (Primary)
3. ATE6: Advanced Technical Elective 6 (Secondary)
4. Free Elec: Free Elective
5. GenEd: Liberal Education Elective

Curriculum Flow Map

The following flow map offers a quick summary of the main features of the Civil Engineering curriculum.

Appendix A. Integrated Design Courses

An integrated design course is a course that has a design project as part of the course requirements.

• CEE 401: Concrete Materials
• CEE 415: Geometric Design of Roads
• CEE 421: Construction Planning
• CEE 449: Environmental Engineering Lab
• CEE 453: Urban Hydrology and Hydraulics
• CEE 465: Design of Structural Systems
• CEE 484: Applied Soil Mechanics
• CEE 493: Sustainable Design Eng Tech

Appendix B. Design Content of CEE Courses

The design content of a course is a number representing the number of credit hours of the course that are directly associated with engineering design.

• CEE 190: Project Based Introduction to CEE (0.00)
• CEE 199: Undergraduate Open Seminar (0.00)
• CEE 201: Systems Engineering & Economics (1.50)
• CEE 202: Engineering Risk & Uncertainty (1.50)
• CEE 300: Behavior of Materials (1.00)
• CEE 310: Transportation Engineering (1.00)
• CEE 311: Engineering Surveying (1.20)
• CEE 320: Construction Engineering (1.50)
• CEE 330: Environmental Engineering (0.50)
• CEE 331: Fluid Dynamics in the Natural and Built Environment (0.00)
• CEE 340: Energy and Global Environment (1.00)
• CEE 350: Water Resources Engineering (1.30)
• CEE 360: Structural Engineering (0.50)
• CEE 380: Geotechnical Engineering (1.00)
• CEE 401: Concrete Materials (1.00)
• CEE 405: Asphalt Materials, I (2.00)
• CEE 406: Pavement Design, I (2.50)
• CEE 407: Airport Design (2.00)
• CEE 408: Railroad Transportation Engineering (1.00)
• CEE 409: Railroad Track Engineering (2.00)
• CEE 410: Railway Signaling and Control (1.00)
• CEE 411: Railroad Project Design & Construction (2.00)
• CEE 412: High-Speed Rail Engineering (1.00)
• CEE 415: Geometric Design of Roads (3.00)
• CEE 416: Traffic Capacity Analysis (1.50)
• CEE 417: Urban Transportation Planning (0.00)
• CEE 418: Public Transportation Systems (1.00)
• CEE 419: Transportation Economics (0.00)
• CEE 420: Construction Productivity (2.10)
• CEE 421: Construction Planning (2.50)
• CEE 422: Construction Cost Analysis (1.80)
• CEE 424: Sustainable Const Methods (1.00)
• CEE 430: Ecological Quality Engineering (1.00)
• CEE 432: Stream Ecology (1.00)
• CEE 433: Water Technology and Policy (0.50)
• CEE 434: Environmental Systems, I (2.00)
• CEE 435: Public Health Engineering (0.00)
• CEE 437: Water Quality Engineering (1.50)
• CEE 438: Science and Environmental Policy (0.25)
• CEE 440: Fate Cleanup Environ Pollutant (1.00)
• CEE 441: Air Pollution Sources, Transport, and Control (2.00)
• CEE 442: Env Eng Principles, Physical (0.50)
• CEE 443: Env Eng Principles, Chemical (0.00)
• CEE 444: Env Eng Principles, Biological (0.00)
• CEE 447: Atmospheric Chemistry (0.00)
• CEE 449: Environmental Engineering Lab (2.00)
• CEE 450: Surface Hydrology (0.75)
• CEE 451: Environmental Fluid Mechanics (0.60)
• CEE 452: Hydraulic Analysis and Design (2.50)
• CEE 453: Urban Hydrology and Hydraulics (3.00)
• CEE 457: Groundwater (0.25)
• CEE 458: Water Resources Field Methods (1.00)
• CEE 459: Ecohydraulics (0.80)
• CEE 460: Steel Structures, I (2.40)
• CEE 461: Reinforced Concrete, I (2.40)
• CEE 462: Steel Structures, II (2.40)
• CEE 463: Reinforced Concrete, II (2.25)
• CEE 465: Design of Structural Systems (3.00)
• CEE 467: Masonry Structures (2.40)
• CEE 468: Prestressed Concrete (2.40)
• CEE 469: Wood Structures (2.40)
• CEE 470: Structural Analysis (1.00)
• CEE 471: Structural Mechanics (0.30)
• CEE 472: Structural Dynamics (1.00)
• CEE 473: Wind Effects on Structures (0.00)
• CEE 474: Mechanics of Additive Manufacturing (0.75)
• CEE 483: Soil Mechanics and Behavior (1.50)
• CEE 484: Applied Soil Mechanics (2.50)
• CEE 490: Computer Methods (0.00)
• CEE 491: Decision and Risk Analysis (1.50)
• CEE 492: Data Science for Civil and Environmental Engineering (0.00)
• CEE 493: Sustainable Design Eng Tech (2.00)
• CEE 495: Professional Practice (0.00)
• CEE 497: Independent Study (0.00)
• CEE 498: Special Topics (0.00)