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Civil Engineering Undergraduate Program

Learn about the Civil Engineering undergraduate program at the University of Kentucky, including educational objectives, program outcomes, and faculty responsibilities. Explore various civil engineering fields and prepare for a successful career in the industry.

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Civil Engineering Undergraduate Program

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  1. Civil Engineering Undergraduate Program An Overview https://www.engr.uky.edu/ce/students/undergraduate/ https://www.engr.uky.edu/ce/students/student-handbooks/

  2. CE Educational Objectives* 2 The program educational objectives for the civil engineering program reflect the mission of the Department of Civil Engineering. They are important for successful professional practice and the ability to pursue advanced degrees. The Civil Engineering graduates from the University of Kentucky will be prepared to: • Use technical, teamwork, and communication skills, along with leadership principles, to pursue civil engineering careers in areas such as structural, transportation, geotechnical, materials, environmental, construction, and water resources engineering, and/or other fields. • Pursue graduate degrees in civil engineering and other fields. • Function ethically in their professional civil engineering roles. • Pursue professional licensure. • Engage in life-long learning by participating in self-study, professional conferences, workshops, seminars, or continuing education. * updated Jan 2011

  3. CE Vision and Mission 1 All activities conducted by the Civil Engineering Department are designed to fulfill its Vision and Mission statements. These statements are listed below: Vision Statement • To be recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in Civil Engineering education, research and service. Mission Statements • To provide education, research, and service in a scholarly environment for our constituents and the citizens of the Commonwealth, the Nation, and the World. • To prepare CE students for successful scholarly endeavors. • To prepare CE students for successful professional careers.

  4. CE Program Educational Outcomes 2 (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. (b) Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (g) An ability to communicate effectively. (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues. (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

  5. Faculty Responsibilities 13 • Provide syllabus that outlines course procedures, administration and grading policies. • Student Learning Outcomes. • Course content description if different from University Bulletin. • Grading based on fair and just evaluation as outlined in syllabus. • Letter grade mid-term evaluation before the last day to withdraw; 11.5 weeks into semester. • Homework, quizzes and exams based on covered material and reading assignments.

  6. Student Responsibilities 13 • ASCE Code of Ethics (1/1/77): Strive to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession by acting in such a manner as to uphold and embrace the honor, integrity, and dignity of the engineering profession. • At a minimum, this means all work completed under a person’s name will be there own work. • Violations will be dealt will according to the provisions in the Student Code.

  7. Student Responsibilities • For each class contact hour, you are expected to spend 1.5 to 3 hours studying course material outside of class. • Attendance is expected unless absence is excused. • Class behavior is to be consistent with a professional environment. • Homework is to be completed in the manner stated by the instructor. • After studying the appropriate material, student’s are encouraged to ask instructors or teaching assistants for help if needed.

  8. University Course Numbering 26 001 – 099 Non-credit and/or non-degree 100 – 199 Freshman level 200 – 299 Sophomore level 300 – 399 Junior or senior classification 400 – 499 Junior or senior classification; graduate credit for non-majors only if letter G appears after number 500 – 599 Junior, senior, or graduate classification 600 – 799 Graduate classification or consent from Deans of the College and the Graduate School 800 – 999 Open only to professional students in professional colleges except by permission of the College Dean

  9. CE Course Numbering X0X GENERAL ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION X1X SURVEYING X2X CIVIL ENGINEERING SYSTEMS X3X TRANSPORTATION/TRANS. MATERIALS X4X FLUIDS/HYDRAULICS X5X ENVIRONMENTAL/WATER QUALITY X6X HYDROLOGY/WATER RESOURCES X7X GEOTECHNICAL X8X STRUCTURES/STRUCTURAL MATERIALS X9X INDEPENDENT STUDY/PROJECT/ EXPERIMENTAL COURSES

  10. BSCE Curriculum 27 • Flexibility is provided by elective courses as follows: 6 UK Core electives (of 10 UK Core classes) 1 structures elective 1 supportive elective 1 engineering science elective (ME 220 or EM 313) 1 math elective (MA 321, 322, 416G or 432G) or 1 science elective (BIO 208, CHE 230, CHE 236, EE 305, GEO 409G, EES 430, GLY 560, MNG 551 or other half of engineering science elective) 1 technical elective (see handbook) 2 technical design electives (see handbook)

  11. BSCE Curriculum • Electives may be chosen to allow concentration in a CE sub-discipline. • Four-year curriculum is designed so that prerequisites will have been completed in advance of their need. • Normal curriculum requires 130 credit hours, 128 is the minimum required for a BSCE – AP credit hours count as part of the 130.

  12. CE Curriculum (Freshman) 28

  13. CE Curriculum (Sophomore) 28

  14. CE Curriculum (Junior) 28

  15. CE Curriculum (Senior) 28

  16. CE Curriculum 29 ** Communication across the curriculum course (1) Engineering Science Elective: ME 220 – Thermodynamics or EM 313 – Dynamics (2) Math or Science Elective Courses: MA 321, MA 322, MA 416G, MA 432G, BIO 208, CHE 230, CHE 236, EE 305, GEO 409G, EES 430, EES 560, MNG 551 or the other half of the engineering science elective in (1) (3) Structures elective: CE 482 or CE 486G

  17. CE Curriculum 29 (4) Students are required to select two design electives from different areas. Chose from: CE 508, CE 531 or CE 533, CE 534, CE 549, CE 551, CE 579, CE 589. Design elective courses are typically taught once a year. (5)Technical Elective is to be chosen from any of the courses at the 300-level or above that carry a CE prefix and in which a student is qualified to enroll, exclusive of required courses. Engineering elective courses are typically taught once a year. (6)Supportive elective: Any course excluding elementary versions of those required such as pre-calculus math or PHY 211 and can be taken Pass-Fail

  18. UK Core - General Education 55+ Designed to: • Broaden the students’ understanding of themselves, of the world we live in, of their role in our global society. • Help individuals effectively put into action their acquired knowledge, to provide the bases for critical thinking and problem solving, and to develop life-long learning habits.

  19. UK Core - General Education 55 Learning Outcomes: • Students will demonstrate an understanding of and ability to employ the processes of intellectual inquiry (12 hrs). • Students will demonstrate competent written, oral, and visual communication skills both as producers and consumers of information (6 hrs). • Students will demonstrate an understanding of and ability to employ methods of quantitative reasoning (6 hrs). • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the complexities of citizenship and the process for making informed choices as engaged citizens in a diverse, multilingual world (6hrs).

  20. University Writing Requirement 31 1. WRD110 and WRD111 or ACT 32, SAT 700, or 4-5 AP English Exam or Honors Colloquia Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) (after 30+ hours), choose from approved list (department plan).

  21. Admission to Civil Engineering 6 • 1st Level of Admission: Pre-Engineering - Open to all engineering students (ACT Math 25, or equivalent) - Calculus AP exam: 3 or above - Placement (math exam) into MA 110 - Pass (C or better) MA 110 or MA109 Note: Departmental transfers allowed

  22. Admission to Civil Engineering 6 • 2nd Level of Admission: Engineering Standing - Application for admission is required - Prerequisite for all 300, 400 and 500 level CE prefixed courses

  23. Admission to Dept. of CE 6 • Criteria: • Complete the following core courses with a GPA of 2.50 or higher: Writing WRD110, or Honors Program, or equivalent Chemistry CHE 105 and CHE 107 Physics Sequence PHY 231 and PHY 241 Calculus Sequence MA 113, MA 114, and MA 213 CE Courses CE 120, CE 106, and CE 211 EM Course EM 221 Earn a “C” or better in all core classes • Complete a minimum or 45 semester credit hours towards a CE Degree • If criteria are not met, a departmental review may be requested provided the core GPA is not less than 2.25.

  24. Departmental Review - Appeal 6 • A written statement must be provided by the applicant that describes personal motivation, work experiences, career plans, why a waiver is deserved, etc. • Additional review materials: • Core GPA and UK GPA • Repeated courses and grades • EM 302 grade • Currently enrolled classes and previous semester courses and grades • Copy of curriculum sheet

  25. Departmental Review-Appeal • Appeals committee will decide upon one of the following options: • Unconditional YES (Best outcome) • Unconditional NO (Worst outcome) • Conditional: e.g. Must earn a semester GPA ≥ 2.75 on full-time load of courses accepted by CE Degree Program. + Must earn a “C” or better in specified courses: _________________________ + Conditions: _______________________

  26. Advising 7 • The Student Affairs Officer assigns and posts student advisors. • Students’ should introduce themselves to advisor. • If needed or desired, any student can request an advisor change to the Student Affairs Officer. • Students are required to schedule an academic advisor appointment during the advanced registration periods. • Advisor hold can only be lifted by the Student Affairs Officer and only after the student has been advised.

  27. CE Faculty Members 8 • Construction Engineering and Management: Professors Tim Taylor, Gabe Dadi and Bill Maloney • Geotechnical Engineering: Professors Mike Kalinski and Sebastian Bryson • Environmental Engineering: Professors Gail Brion, Kelly Pennell and Y.T. (Ed) Wang • Hydraulic & Water Resources Engineering: Professors James Fox, Lindell Ormsbee and Scott Yost

  28. CE Faculty Members 8 • Materials Engineering: Professors Kamyar Mahboub and Jerry Rose • Structural Engineering: Professors George Blandford, Brad Davis, Hans Gesund, and Issam Harik • Transportation Engineering: Professors Mei Chen, Reg Souleyrette and Nick Stamatiadis

  29. Degree Requirements (BSCE) 29 • Complete required CE curriculum • Complete a minimum of 128 credit hours, exclusive of college algebra, college trigonometry, etc. (CE >> 130 credit hours) • Have a cumulative GPA  2.0 • Have a GPA  2.0 in CE courses, structural elective, technical electives and technical design elective • Be accepted into the Engineering Standing of the CE program for at least the final semester

  30. Degree Requirements (BSCE) 29 • Earn a “C” or better in 300 level and lower CE courses; (1 “D” is allowed in 400 or 500 level course) • Earn a “C” or better in EM 221 and EM 302 • Complete the University writing requirement • Complete the UK Core requirements • Have no delinquent financial obligations to the University • 30 of last 36 credits must be earned as a student at the University of Kentucky

  31. Awarding of Degree • To be eligible for an undergraduate degree, a student must file an electronic application with the dean of the college from which the undergraduate degree is to be awarded by November 30 for degrees to be awarded the following May, by February 28 for degrees to be awarded the following August, and by June 30 for degrees to be awarded the following December. Students who apply late, or who fail to apply at all, will not graduate at the expected time.

  32. Employment 29 • Recommendation (University of Maryland study of its engineering students):

  33. Employment – Sources • College of Engineering Cooperative Education Program: Marsha Phillips, 287 RGAN, 257-8863, phillips@engr.uky.edu • College of Engineering Career Services: Ilka Balk, 285 RGAN Building, 257-4178, ibulk@engr.uky.edu • Computer Bulletin Board – requires that you check your engineering email account or have the mail rerouted to the account you use! • Register with University Career Center in the Stuckert Building (corner of Rose Street and Rose Lane) • CE Department Bulletin Board • Faculty, KTC

  34. Employment – Sources • Engineering Course Instructors • Engineering Student Services • Fellow students • Local engineering consulting and governmental agencies • Financial Aid Office, 131 Funkhouser Building • Classified advertisements in local newspaper • Telephone directory yellow pages

  35. Course Prerequisites 27 • Students cannot enroll in a course without having satisfied all prerequisite requirements. • Students cannot enroll in a course without having enrolled in or completed all concurrent requirements. • Engineering Standing is a prerequisite for most junior and senior level courses. • Students enrolled in a course without having completed the prerequisites may be dropped by the instructor or the department.

  36. CE Optional Concentration 43 • A BSCE is the only undergraduate degree awarded in civil engineering. • However, the selection of CE elective courses offer students the option of concentrating in a particular interest area or sub-discipline of Civil Engineering.

  37. CE Optional Concentration 43 Construction Engineering • Math/Science Elective: MA 322 • Engineering Science Elective: EM 313 • Structures Elective: CE 482 • Technical Electives: CE 509 • CE Technical Design Elective: CE 508, CE 579 • Supportive Elective: CE 507

  38. CE Optional Concentration 44 Environmental/Water Quality Engineering • Math/Science Elective: CHE 236 • Engineering Science Elective: ME 220 • Structures Elective: CE 482 • Technical Electives: CE 555 • CE Technical Design Elective: CE 551, CE549 • Supportive Elective: Environmental Engrg. Certificate Class

  39. CE Optional Concentration 44 Geotechnical Engineering • Math/Science Elective: MNG 551 • Engineering Science Elective: EM 313 • Structures Elective: CE 486G • Technical Electives: CE 487G • CE Technical Design Elective: CE579, CE589 • Supportive Elective: CE 534

  40. CE Optional Concentration 44/46 Hydraulic/Water Resources Engineering • Math/Science Elective: MA 321, MA 322, MA 432G, EM313 • Engineering Science Elective: ME 220 • Structures Elective: CE 486G • Technical Electives: CE 541 • CE Technical Design Elective: CE 549, CE551 • Supportive Elective: another Math/Sci elective

  41. CE Optional Concentration 45 Structural Engineering • Math/Science Elective: ME 220, MA 321, or MA 322 • Engineering Science Elective: EM 313 • Structures Elective: CE 486G • Technical Electives: CE487G • CE Technical Design Elective: CE589, CE579 • Supportive Elective: CE 584, CE 586, ME 501, ME 513, or ME 532

  42. CE Optional Concentration 45 Surveying • Math/Science Elective: GEO 409G (??) • Engineering Science Elective: EM 313 • Structures Elective: CE 482 • Technical Electives: CE 517 • CE Technical Design Elective: Any for which you qualify • Supportive Elective: CE525, GEO 305, 415 or 420G

  43. CE Optional Concentration 45 Transportation Engineering • Math/Science Elective: GEO 409G • Engineering Science Elective:EM 313 • Structures Elective: CE 482 • Technical Electives: CE525, CE 581, CE 539 or other design elective • CE Technical Design Elective: CE 531 or CE 533, CE 534 • Supportive Elective: GEO 285 or GEO 305

  44. Homework Assignment Curriculum Planning • Plan your CE studies to complete a BSCE on a spreadsheet provided by the instructor. • Plan to meet all prerequisites and technical elective courses. • Include transferred courses that satisfy portions of the CE Curriculum. • Remember, this planning may save a semester of schoolwork, which could result in saved tuition and professional income  $30,000.

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