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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog
Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.
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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 131
Plans of Study
Civil engineers will be entrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the global quality of life. Civil engineers will serve as master planners, designers, constructors, and operators of society’s economic and social engine, the built environment (i.e., infrastructure); innovators and integrators of ideas and technology across the public, private, and academic sectors; managers of risk and uncertainty caused by natural events, accidents, and other threats; stewards of the natural environment and its resources; and, leaders in discussions and decisions shaping public environmental and infrastructure policy.
Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 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 major’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 and Student Outcomes
The Civil Engineering major and curriculum of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are designed to meet the needs of all students within the context of the Major’s Mission Statement. The Major Educational Objectives associated with the Major’s Mission Statement are:
- Graduates can obtain positions in both public and private organizations.
- Graduates are continuing their professional development by extending their professional knowledge through independent learning, continuing education courses, conferences, workshops, short courses, graduate study and involvement in professional societies.
- Graduates who are working in public or private organizations which encourage professional registration, will have made appropriate progress towards achieving that registration.
The following list defines the Student Outcomes of the Civil and Environmental Engineering program:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Please refer to the mission statement on the department website for additional information.
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University Admissions - College of Engineering
Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:
For Admission information specific to the College of Engineering, see the information at College of Engineering .
Minimum Continuation Requirements - Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.
Continuation requires a minimum grade of C- as well as a 2.5 GPA (based on best attempt) for the following courses:
Departmental Policies
In addition to the College’s graduation requirements, the department has the following policies:
- All students must participate in mandatory advising prior to each term.
- All students must participate in department assessment activities and successfully complete an exit interview before graduating.
- All students must consider the advice of the Department to complete and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (F.E. Exam).
- All students must periodically provide writing samples as part of the department’s writing assessment program.
- Students must pass the capstone design course with a grade of C- or better during the calendar year of graduation.
State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites - Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.
Following Florida BOG Regulation 8.010, state mandated common course prerequisites are lower-division courses that are required for progression into the upper-division of a particular baccalaureate degree program.
Transfer students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower-level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Successful completion of common prerequisites alone does not guarantee a student admission into the degree program.
Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses.
Students qualify for direct entry to their intended department if they have completed the following courses at a Florida College System institution or University in the Florida State University System (SUS) and meet all of the other admissions requirements of the University and College.
The following are transferable courses from a Florida College System institution that will be accepted in the Math/Science/Engineering areas:
Mathematics:
Courses at USF
Courses at a Florida College System Institution
- MAC X311 OR MAC X281 - 4 credit hours
- MAC X312 OR MAC X282 - 4 credit hours
- MAC X313 OR MAC X283 - 4 credit hours
- MAP X302 OR MAP X305 - 3 credit hours
Natural Sciences:
Courses at USF
Courses at a Florida College System Institution
- (CHM X045 and CHM X045L) OR CHM X045C OR (CHS X440 and CHS X440L) - 4 credit hours
- (PHY X048 and PHY X048L) OR PHY X048C OR (PHY X041 and PHY X048L) - 4-5 credit hours
- (PHY X049 and PHY X049L) OR PHY X049C OR (PHY X044 and PHY X049L) OR (PHY X042 and PHY X049L) - 4-5 credit hours
Required Courses: (117 credit hours)
Major Core Courses: 44 courses; 117 credit hours
Math and Science Courses: 10 courses; 27 credit hours
Basic Engineering Courses: 12 courses; 28 credit hours
Continuation Courses: 4 courses; 12 credit hours
Specialization Courses: 10 courses; 26 credit hours
Technical Writing Course: 1 course; 3 credit hours
Capstone Design Course: 1 course; 3 credit hours
Students choose one course from the three tracks listed below:
Structures/Materials/Geotechnical Track
Geotechnical/Transportation Track
Environmental/Water Resources Track
Civil Engineering Track and Capstone Design Requirements: 6 courses; 18 credit hours
Civil Engineering students choose one of the three tracks listed below:
Structures/Materials/Geotechnical Track
Geotechnical/Transportation Track
Environmental/Water Resources Track
Technical Elective Courses for the Tracks
In addition to designated common coursework in engineering mechanics, civil, and environmental engineering, students undertake a concentration of 18 hours of coursework plus a 3 hour capstone design course and a 3 hour Professional and Ethical Issues in Engineering. These courses are based on the student’s choice of track.
Consult with the department undergraduate advisor for additional electives that may be available. The approved list of technical elective courses for the tracks include:
Additional Information - Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.
GPA Requirements
Students must have and maintain a minimum 2.0 semester GPA, 2.0 Engineering GPA, 2.0 Specialization GPA, 2.0 USF GPA, 2.0 overall GPA, and 2.5 continuation GPA.
Grading Requirements
Unless otherwise stated, the minimum acceptable grade in all BSCE required courses is a C- or higher.
A total of only two D grades are allowed in all BSCE required engineering, and most specialization courses. Students cannot graduate with Ds in the following lists of courses that correspond to their track (specialty):
- Environmental/Water track: Environmental Systems Engineering, Hydraulics, Water Quality and Treatment, Water Resources Engineering I, and Capstone Design ( CWR 4812 - Capstone Water Resources-Environmental Design Credit(s): 3).
- Geotechnical/Transportation track: Mechanics of Materials, Geotechnical Engineering I, Geotechnical Engineering II, Transportation Engineering I, Transportation Engineering II, and Capstone Design ( CEG 4850 - Capstone Geotechnical/Transportation Design Credit(s): 3).
- Structures/Materials/Geotechnical track: Structures, Materials Engineering I, Mechanics of Materials, Geotechnical Engineering I, Concepts of Steel Design, Concepts of Concrete Design, Concrete Construction Materials, and Capstone Design ( CES 4750 - Capstone Structural/Geotechnical/ Material Design Credit(s): 3 ).
Residency Requirements
Transfer students must complete a minimum number of approved specialization courses in the major at USF. The minimum number of USF specialization credit hours required is established by the respective academic department. In no case will this be less than 18 hours. Basic engineering courses are not considered specialization courses. The University residency requirement must also be met.
A dual degree student must meet the requirements of each major and have a minimum of 18 approved specialization hours taken in the degree granting department beyond those specialization hours required for the first degree.
Internship Opportunities
The College of Engineering and USF’s Career Services Cooperative Education (Co-Op) program provides services for students interested in experiential educational experiences. A wide variety of industries and government agencies offer internships and cooperative education employment opportunities for engineering students. Participants gain valuable expertise in practical applications and other aspects of operations and development in a professional engineering environment. Students normally apply for participation in this program during their first year in the College of Engineering and pursue actual internships during their sophomore, junior and senior years.
Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways
Students majoring in Civil Engineering have the option to pursue one of the following Bachelor’s/Master’s Pathways:
- B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering and M.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering
- B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering and M.S.E.M. in Engineering Management
- B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering and M.S.E.V. in Environmental Engineering
- B.S.C.E. in Civil Engineering and M.S.M.S.E. in Materials Science and Engineering
For more information, see the Graduate Catalog.
Accreditation Information - College of Engineering
This Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Research Opportunities - College of Engineering
Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914 - Advanced Undergraduate Research Experience course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of High Impact Practices and Undergraduate Research (HIPUR) is able to assist with further inquiries.
Plans of Study - Civil Engineering B.S.C.E.
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