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Undergraduate Degree Offered:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
Graduate Degrees Offered:
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.)
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (M.S.E.V.)
Master of Civil Engineering (M.C.E.)
Master of Environmental Engineering (M.E.V.E.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (Ph.D.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Science (Ph.D.)
The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida offers coursework and study pertinent to Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, and Environmental Engineering. Areas of concentration are Environmental/Water Resources Engineering; Structures/Materials/Geotechnical Engineering; and Geotechnical/Transportation Engineering.
Students completing the program may enter the profession as engineers in civil, structural, geotechnical, transportation, water resources, environmental, hydraulics, or materials disciplines. All of these disciplines share the need for knowledge in the areas of engineering mechanics, civil engineering, material science, and environmental engineering. Through choice of the proper area of concentration, a student has the opportunity to channel academic studies specifically towards his/her career choice.
Graduates of the program may commence their engineering careers in either industry, engineering consulting firms, or public service at the federal, state, or local level. Initial assignments may include planning, design and implementation of water resources systems; planning and design of transportation and housing systems; regional planning, design, and management for abatement of air, water and solid waste pollution problems; design of bridges and single and multistory structures; and supervision of construction projects.
Mission Statement
The Civil Engineering Program of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of South Florida will provide undergraduate students with strong, broad-based, engineering education which gives them the basic intellectual and organization skills that allow them to work with complex systems with technological, social and environmental components. As many of the Program’s graduates begin work upon graduation in industry or with governmental organizations, the curriculum is designed to prepare students for these roles by requiring a number of courses in the various fields of civil engineering and by providing limited specialization in one given area. The curriculum is designed to encourage lifelong learning and to prepare students for undertaking advanced studies in engineering or in other professional areas.
Program Educational Objectives Associated with the Mission Statement
The program and curriculum of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are designed to meet the needs of all students within the context of its Mission Statement. The Program Educational Objectives associated with the Department’s Mission Statement are:
1. The Civil Engineering Program at the University of South Florida has as a program educational objective that graduates, within 3-6 years after graduation, can obtain positions in civil engineering firms or government agencies where they
2. The Civil Engineering Program at the University of South Florida has as a program educational objective that graduates, within 3-6 years after graduation, are continuing their professional development by extending their professional knowledge through independent learning, continuing educational courses, conferences, workshops, short courses, and/or graduate study.
3. The Civil Engineering Program at the University of South Florida has as a program educational objective that graduates, within 3-6 years after graduation, that are working in engineering related public or private organizations encouraging professional registration will have made appropriate progress towards achieving that registration.
Concentrations
In addition to designated common coursework in engineering mechanics, civil, and environmental engineering, students undertake a concentration of 15 hours of coursework plus a 3-hour capstone design course and a 1 hour Professional and Ethical Issues in Engineering.
Departmental Policies
In addition to the College’s graduation requirements, the Department has the following policies:
All students must:
1. Participate in mandatory advising prior to each term;
2. Participate in Department assessment activities and successfully complete an exit interview before graduating;
3. Maintain a C- or better in EGN 3311 Statics; EGN 3331 Mechanics of Materials; EGN 3353 Basic Fluid Mechanics; and EGN 3365 Materials Engineering to continue in the program, including a 2.5 GPA (best attempt) in all these courses;
4. Earn a C- or better in all engineering courses used to meet graduation requirements;
5. Consider the advice of the college to complete and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (F.E. Exam).
6. Periodically provide writing samples as part of the Department’s writing assessment program.
Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Florida Community College: If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Students should complete the prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Students qualify for direct entry to their intended department if they have completed the following courses at a Community College or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all of the other admissions requirements of the University and College.
Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. The following are transferable courses from the Community College that will be accepted in the Math/Science/Engineering areas:
| Mathematics: | |
| USF | Community or Junior College |
| MAC 2281 | MAC 2311/MAC 2281 (4) |
| MAC 2282 | MAC 2312/MAC 2282 (4) |
| MAC 2283 | MAC 2313/MAC 2283 (4) |
| MAP 2302 | MAP 2302/MAP X305 (3) |
| Natural Sciences: | |
| USF | Community or Junior College |
| CHM 2045/CHM 2045L or CHS 2440/CHS 2440L | CHM X045/L or CHM X045C or CHS X440/CHM 045L (4) |
| GLY 3850 | CHM X046/L or CHM 046C |
| PHY 2048/PHY 2048L | PHY X048C or PHY X043/X048L (4) |
| PHY 2049/PHY 2049L | PHY X049C or PHY X044//PHY X049L (4) |
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, summer attendance, and continuous enrollment policies of the university, as well as the qualitative standards required.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Admissions Requirements
Students entering the Civil & Environmental Engineering department must have completed the equivalent USF Engineering Calculus sequence, one year equivalent USF General Physics and one semester equivalent USF General Chemistry with a minimum of 2.3 GPA; and must have an overall and USF GPA of 2.0 or better.
Continuation Requirements
Continuation in the Civil & Environmental Engineering program requires a minimum grade of C- as well as a 2.5 GPA (based on best attempt) over the following courses:
EGN 3311 - Statics
EGN 3331 - Mechanics of Materials
EGN 3353 - Basic Fluid Mechanics
EGN 3365 - Materials Engineering
Civil Engineering (ECE), BSCE, 131 – TAPS Plan
The curricula and courses presented below are a guide for remaining on track towards the bachelor’s degree. Please note that alternative courses exist for many of the courses and that this is not an official degree plan. It is an advising tool and students should consult with an advisor in their major to ensure that all degree requirements are met.
| Fall Semester - Year 1 | |
| CHS 2440 Chemistry for Engineers or CHM 2045 | 3 |
| CHS 2440L Chemistry for Engineers Laboratory or CHM 2045L | 1 |
| EGN 3000 Foundations of Engineering | 1 |
| ENC 1101 Composition I | 3 |
| MAC 2281 Engineering Calculus I | 4 |
| XXX XXXX FKL Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Spring Semester - Year 1 | |
| GLY 3850 Geology for Engineers | 3 |
| EGS 1113 Introduction to Design Graphics | 3 |
| ENC 1102 Composition II | 3 |
| MAC 2282 Engineering Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 2048 General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 2048L General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Fall Semester - Year 2 | |
| EGN 3311 Statics | 3 |
| XXX XXXX FKL Humanities Elective | 3 |
| MAC 2283 Engineering Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY 2049 General Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 2049L General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| EGN 4427 Numerical and Computer Tools I in Civil & Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Spring Semester - Year 2 | |
| EGN 3321 Dynamics | 3 |
| EGN 4454 Numerical and Computer Tools II in Civil & Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| EGN 3331 Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| EGN 3353 Basic Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MAP 2302 Differential Equations (or EGN 3433 Modeling and Analysis of Engineering Systems) (Note: EGN 3433 is not a 6A course) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Summer Term - Year 2 | |
| EGN 3615 Engineering Economics with Social and Global Implications | 3 |
| ENC 3246 Communications for Engineers (WI) | 3 |
| XXX XXXX FKL Human Cultural Diversity and Global Context | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Fall Semester - Year 3 | |
| EGN 3365 Materials | 3 |
| EGN 3331L Mechanics of Materials/Materials Lab | 1 |
| EGN 3343 Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGN 3443 Probability and Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| ENV 4001 Environmental Systems Engineering | 3 |
| TTE 4004 Transportation Engineering I | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Spring Semester - Year 3 | |
| CES 3102 Structures I | 3 |
| CWR 4202 Hydraulics | 3 |
| EGN 3373 Introduction to Electrical Systems I | 3 |
| ENV 4004L Environmental/Hydraulics Engineering Lab | 1 |
| XXX XXXX Department Upper-Level Elective (CE Concentration Elective) | 3 |
| XXX XXXX FKL Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Fall Semester - Year 4 | |
| CEG 4011 Geotechnical Engineering I | 3 |
| CEG 4011L Geotechnical/Transportation Laboratory | 1 |
| XXX XXXX Department Upper-Level Elective (CE Concentration Elective) | 3 |
| XXX XXXX FKL Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Department Upper-Level Elective (CE Concentration Elective) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Spring Semester - Year 4 | |
| XXX XXXX Exit CE Capstone Design Requirement | 3 |
| CGN 4122 Professional and Ethical Issues in Engineering | 1 |
| XXX XXXX FKL Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Department Upper-Level Elective (CE Concentration Elective) | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Department Upper-Level Elective (CE Concentration Elective) | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS TO DEGREE | 131 |
Gordon Rule (6A) is fully met through the mathematics courses above, ENC1101, ENC1102, ENC 3246 and by selecting one technical or general education elective that is an approved 6A communication course or by completing an AA degree at a Florida Community College.
Foundations of Learning and Knowledge Core Curriculum: The math and science courses required for this major fully meet the math and science requirements of the FLK core curriculum. Students in the College of Engineering are exempt from the “Life Science” requirement.
The writing intensive and capstone design exit requirements are fully met through ENC3246 and a Capstone Design Course.
Civil Engineering students take one of the 3 tracks next listed:
| Structures/Materials/Geotechnical Track | |
| CES 4702 Concepts of Concrete Design | 3 |
| CES 4605 Concepts of Steel Design | 3 |
| CGN 4851 Concrete Construction Materials | 3 |
| CEG 4012 Geotechnical Engineering II or TTE 4005 Transportation Engineering II | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Technical Elective | 3 |
| CES 4750 Capstone Structures/Materials/Geotechnical Design | 3 |
| Geotechnical/Transportation Track | |
| CGN 4851 Concrete Construction Materials | 3 |
| CEG 4012 Geotechnical Engineering II | 3 |
| TTE 4005 Transportation Engineering II | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Technical Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Technical Elective | 3 |
| CEG 4850 Capstone Geotechnical/Transportation Design | 3 |
| Environmental/Water Resources Track | |
| ENV 4417 Water Quality and Treatment | 3 |
| CWR 4540 Water Resources Engineering I | 3 |
| CEG 4012 Geotechnical Engineering II or TTE 4005 Transportation Engineering II | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Technical Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXXX Technical Elective | 3 |
| CWR 4812 Capstone Water Resources/Environmental Design | 3 |
| The Program supports the following technical elective courses: | |
| CCE 4031 Construction Management | 3 |
| CEG 4012 Geotechnical Engineering II | 3 |
| CES 4605 Concepts of Steel Design | 3 |
| CES 4702 Concepts of Concrete Design | 3 |
| CGN 4851 Concrete Construction Materials | 3 |
| CGN 4933 Special Topics in Civil & Environmental Engineering ** | 3 |
| CWR 4540 Water Resources Engineering I | 3 |
| ENV 4417 Water Quality and Treatment | 3 |
| SUR 2101 Engineering Land Survey | 3 |
| TTE 4005 Transportation Engineering II | 3 |
| TTE 4003 Transportation and Society | 3 |
**Please see academic advisor for selected special topics courses.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Chair: M. Gunaratne; Professors Emeriti: M. W. Anderson, R.P. Carnahan, W. Echelberger, J.E. Griffith, S. Kranc; Distinguished University Professor: A. A. Sagüés; State of Florida 21st Century World Class Scholar: J. Mihelcic; Professor of the Practice: T. Davis; Professors: S. Ergas, M. Gunaratne, J.J. Lu, J. Mihelcic, A.G. Mullins, M. Nachabe, M.A. Ross, A. A. Sagüés, R. Sen; Associate Professors: J. Cunningham, M. Trotz, D. Simkins, D. Yeh, A. Zayed; Assistant Professors:, Q. Lu, A. Pinjari, A. Tejada-Martinez, Q. Zhang, Y. Zhang; Instructor: K. Nohra; M. Stokes; Courtesy Faculty: S.E. Polzin, , A. Stuart.
