Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is the longest-standing engineering disciplines. With an increasing global population, the growing complexity of infrastructure, and changing urban centers, the civil engineer’s task is to apply science to the control and utilization of the environment for the total benefit of mankind.
The civil engineer often is confronted with conditions so variable and complex that they cannot be precisely defined by science and mathematics. Therefore, a knowledge of the arts and social sciences, as well as the physical sciences, is essential. In addition, because civil engineering requires overall planning of large projects whose components involve many other disciplines, it is also necessary to have knowledge of project management techniques. Therefore, the civil engineering program provides an education that enables graduates to make far-reaching decisions that draw not only from technical knowledge but also from integrity and judgment.
The objective of the civil engineering program is to prepare graduates to enter and be successful in the civil engineering profession. Graduates are expected to become licensed professional engineers and to reach responsible positions in a wide range of professional settings, including consulting firms, industry, or government. This program will prepare students to begin and successfully complete graduate studies in engineering and/or post-baccalaureate education in a professional degree program. The civil engineering program provides breadth in core sub-disciplines and depth in areas of specialization. This degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
In professional courses, classroom lectures are supplemented by laboratory practice, including the study of materials, structural engineering, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and surveying. The principal functional areas that are considered sub-divisions of civil engineering are structural engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental and water resources engineering, and construction management.
Students may choose a professional specialization as described on the following pages, or one of many approved minors.
Architecture students who plan to pursue a Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering degree should take the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 303 | Steel Structures I | 3 |
| CAE 304 | Structural Analysis I | 3 |
| CAE 307 | Concrete Structures I | 3 |
| CAE 431 | Steel Structures II | 3 |
| CAE 432 | Concrete Structures II | 3 |
Students should consult the Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering curriculum for additional details.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Requirements | (47) | |
| CAE 100 | Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design | 2 |
| CAE 101 | Introduction to AutoCAD Drawing and Design | 2 |
| CAE 105 | Surveying | 2 |
| CAE 110 | Professional Practice I | 1 |
| CAE 111 | Professional Practice II | 1 |
| CAE 302 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 303 | Steel Structures I | 3 |
| CAE 304 | Structural Analysis I | 3 |
| CAE 307 | Concrete Structures I | 3 |
| CAE 312 | Engineering Systems Analysis | 3 |
| CAE 315 | Materials of Construction | 3 |
| CAE 323 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering | 3 |
| CAE 419 | Introduction to Transportation Engineering and Design | 3 |
| CAE 431 | Steel Structures II | 3 |
| CAE 432 | Concrete Structures II | 3 |
| CAE 457 | Geotechnical Foundation Design | 3 |
| CAE 470 | Construction Methods and Cost Estimating | 3 |
| CAE 496 | Fundamentals of Engineering Preparation 1 | 0 |
| ENVE 401 | Introduction to Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| CAE Technical Electives | (9) | |
| Select 9 credit hours 2 | 9 | |
| CAE Additional Science Requirement | (3) | |
| ENVE 201 | Earth Environ Sci 3 | 3 |
| or CAE 221 | Engineering Geology | |
| or BIOL 105 | Introduction to Biology | |
| or PHYS 360 | Introduction to Astrophysics | |
| Mathematics Requirements | (18) | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 4 |
| Physics Requirements | (8) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| Capstone Design Requirement | (3) | |
| CAE 495 | Capstone Senior Design | 3 |
| Chemistry Requirement | (4) | |
| CHEM 124 | Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory | 4 |
| Computer Science Requirement | (2) | |
| CS 104 | Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers | 2 |
| or CS 105 | Introduction to Computer Programming | |
| Engineering Course Requirements | (9) | |
| CAE 286 | Theory and Concept of Structural Mechanics | 3 |
| CAE 287 | Mechanics of Structural Materials | 3 |
| MMAE 305 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | (6) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Requirements | (21) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 130 | |
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All civil engineering students are required to register for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination during their senior year. The examination is offered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) throughout the year.
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All technical electives must be CAE, ENVE, or EG courses at the 400-level or above. A maximum of one EG course can be used as a CAEE technical elective.
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Students are encouraged to take ENVE 201 but other listed additional science electives are acceptable with advisor approval.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 100 | 2 | CAE 101 | 2 |
| CAE 110 | 1 | CAE 111 | 1 |
| CAE 105 | 2 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | CS 104 or 105 | 2 |
| CHEM 124 | 4 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| MATH 251 | 4 | MATH 252 | 4 |
| CAE 286 | 3 | CAE 287 | 3 |
| ENVE 201, CAE 221, BIOL 105, or PHYS 3601 | 3 | CAE 302 | 3 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | CAE 312 | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 304 | 3 | CAE 303 | 3 |
| CAE 315 | 3 | CAE 307 | 3 |
| ENVE 401 | 3 | CAE 323 | 3 |
| MMAE 305 | 3 | IPRO Elective II | 3 |
| IPRO Elective I | 3 | Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
| 18 | 15 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| CAE 419 | 3 | CAE 495 | 3 |
| CAE 431 | 3 | CAE 496 | 0 |
| CAE 432 | 3 | CAEE Technical Elective2 | 3 |
| CAE 457 | 3 | CAEE Technical Elective2 | 3 |
| CAE 470 | 3 | CAEE Technical Elective2 | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 130 | |||
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Students are encouraged to take ENVE 201 but other listed additional science electives are acceptable with advisor approval.
- 2
All technical electives must be CAE, ENVE, or EG courses at the 400-level or above. A maximum of one EG course can be used as a CAEE technical elective.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
All civil engineering students are required to register for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination during their senior year. The examination is offered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) throughout the year.
Professional Specializations in Civil Engineering
Students who select an area of specialization must take a minimum of nine credit hours from the following technical electives listed under the respective area of specialization.
Three additional credit hours may be any 400-level CAE course taken with prior approval of the student’s adviser and chair.
Environmental Engineering
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Design | 3 | |
| Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety | 3 | |
| Water and Wastewater Engineering | 3 | |
| Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage | 3 | |
| Introduction to Air Pollution Control | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Construction Engineering and Management
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 471 | Construction Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
| CAE 472 | Construction Site Operation | 3 |
| CAE 473 | Construction Contract Administration | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Geotechnical Engineering
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 401 | Hydraulics, Hydrology, and Their Applications | 3 |
| CAE 415 | Pavement Design, Construction and Maintenance | 4 |
| CAE 486 | Soil and Site Improvement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | |
Structural Engineering
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CAE 411 | Structural Analysis II | 3 |
| Select a minimum of two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Bridge and Structural Design | 3 | |
| Introduction to Wind and Earthquake Engineering | 3 | |
| Experimental Analysis of Structures | 3 | |
| Design of Masonry and Timber Structures | 3 | |
| Homeland Security Concerns in Engineering Systems | 3 | |
Other 400- or 500-level courses may be used towards the specialization with the prior approval of the student's adviser. | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Transportation Engineering
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select a minimum of three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Facility Design of Transportation Systems | 3 | |
| Railroad Engineering and Design | 3 | |
| Homeland Security Concerns in Engineering Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
