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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
The Civil Engineering Program provides students with a broad educational background essential to modern civil engineering practice and research. The program is built around a basic core of mathematics, natural and engineering sciences common to accredited professional engineering programs. It is planned to give a selection of basic engineering-science and design education to enable the graduate to begin a career in any of the various fields of practice in civil engineering or to prepare for graduate study in related engineering majors. It makes possible a systematic and integrated foundation in the principles of structural analysis and design, transportation systems, environmental systems, geo-technical engineering, water resources engineering, materials, construction engineering management, and information technology. Opportunity to explore a particular area of interest is offered in the wide selection of civil engineering design electives to permit students a sequence of courses related to the area of their choice.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management
The four-year program in Construction Engineering Management leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Major emphasis is placed on organizing and managing the construction phase of society’s efforts to improve the environment. The constructor is an important member of the building team and requires a professional knowledge of techniques, materials, equipment, job planning and cost control to add to the contributions of the planning and design professions. Graduates of this program can help supply the urgent needs of the construction industry and its related fields.
Every effort is made to provide a well-integrated program which will give the student the opportunity to develop the proficiencies necessary for a successful, professional career in construction. The program is also designed to accommodate students who may wish to enter the University in a four-year program, or who may wish to transfer credits earned at other colleges or approved technical or military service schools. It is recommended that prospective students, prior to submitting an application for admission, be advised by a member of the Construction Engineering Management faculty to discuss departmental requirements and the admission requirements of the University.
Advisory and Development Council
The Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering Management is supported by two Advisory and Development Councils:
The Civil Engineering Advisory and Development Council
The Advisory Council consists of outstanding engineers and executives from industry and government in Southern California. Its function is to form a liaison between the University and industry and to keep the administration and faculty informed of modern engineering practices. This ensures that the curricula are kept up-to-date. It also advises on placement opportunities before and after graduation.
Construction Engineering Management Advisory and Development Council
The advisory council, composed of leaders actively engaged in areas of construction with which the programs are concerned, continually provides information and guidance about industrial developments in methods, materials and techniques so that the programs reflect the best of current practices. The members examine various aspects of the programs and make recommendations in course content, methods and/or facilities. Present membership in the council is made up of representatives from the different sectors of the construction industry.
ABET Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Association Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite #1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, phone: 410-347-7710, website: http://www.abet.org). Students enrolling in this program are strongly advised to meet with their undergraduate advisor as early as possible to become familiar with the details of the ABET requirements in math/sciences, humanities and social sciences areas, engineering sciences, and design.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (code CE__BS01) (131 units)
Mission
To educate and prepare students to succeed in the civil engineering profession by providing them with essential technical tools and skills which will enable them to perform current and future civil engineering tasks and to promote the need for life long learning.
Objectives
1. Graduates will have the necessary analytical and experimental skills to perform in the civil engineering profession.
2. Graduates will be prepared to apply the theory and experimental tools to the solution of practical design problems.
3. Graduates will be provided with the knowledge to understand the role of civil engineers in the global and societal contexts and to recognize the need for life long learning.
4. Graduates will be educated in the potential ethical and social implications in civil engineering practice and foster communication and interaction skills with other professionals and community at large.
Requirements
Minimum of 131 units required.
Lower Division: BIOL 200 or MICR 200; CHEM 111A; CE 130, 200, 205, 206; MATH 122, 123, 224; MAE 172; PHYS 151, PHYS 152 (or EE 210 and 210L).
Upper Division: GEOL 370; CE 335, 345, 346, 359, 364, 406, 407, 426, 437, 459, 481, 490; ECON 300; MATH 370A; MAE 330, 371, 373.
Six units of technical design electives from: CE 427, 438, 445, 455, 456, 457, 466, 495; two laboratories from: CE 336, 491, MAE 374; three units of technical electives from: CE 429, 435, 446, 458.
A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all required courses listed below.
CHEM 111A, MATH 122, 123, 224, 370A, PHYS 151, ECON 300, GEOL 370, MAE 172, 373, CE 130, 200, 205, 206, 335, 345, 359, and 490.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management (code ET__BS01) (134 units)
The four-year program in Construction Engineering Management leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Major emphasis is placed on organizing and managing the construction phase of society’s efforts to improve the environment. The constructor is an important member of the building team and requires a professional knowledge of techniques, materials, equipment, job planning and cost control to add to the contributions of the planning and design professions. Graduates of this program can help supply the urgent needs of the construction industry and its related fields.
Every effort is made to provide a well-integrated program which will give the student the opportunity to develop the proficiencies necessary for a successful, professional career in construction. The program is also designed to accommodate students who may wish to enter the University in a four-year program, or who may wish to transfer credits earned to other colleges or approved technical or military service Schools. It is recommended that prospective students, prior to submitting an application for admission, be advised by a member of the Construction Engineering Management faculty to discuss departmental requirements and the admission requirements of the University.
All Construction Engineering Management students must receive a minimum grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses before enrolling in any Construction Engineering Management course. In addition to any other all-university requirements regarding grade point averages for graduation, a Construction Engineering Management student must achieve a minimum 2.0 average in all Construction Engineering Management courses.
Requirements
Lower Division Basic Engineering Science Courses: MATH 122; ENGR 203; PHYS 100 A and B; CEM 121, 125, 130, 130L, 202, 204, 205, 205L.
Construction Engineering Management Courses:
Lower Division: ACCT 201or CEM 201, 225, 235, 235L.
Upper Division: CEM 300L, 304, 320, 324, 328, 335, 335L, 345, 365, 375, 404, 410, 421, 423, 425, 426, 427, 429, 431, 435, 438, 490; ECON 300; ENGR 310; MGMT 300.
Upper Division Elective Courses: Plus four units of approved electives selected in consultation with an advisor from:
A. Design-build Emphasis: CEM 373, 374, 409, 443
B. Facility Management Emphasis: CEM 409, 432, 433,
434, 436
C. Specialty Contractors: CEM 409, 465, 475
Fieldwork Requirements
Fieldwork experience is required for the BS in Construction Engineering Management, consisting of no less than three months full-time (or equivalent part-time) of employment in an approved industry or governmental agency. The student must hold a position equivalent to a technician or higher which affords the opportunity to exercise responsibility usually given to those who have completed two years of college. The fieldwork must be completed prior to graduation, be certified and approved by the faculty of the Department.
Waste Engineering and Management Certificate (code CE__CT01)
The 24-unit Certificate Program in Waste Management is designed to provide the interested student or qualified practitioner with the very latest in education and training in the field of management of waste as well as related resource and energy recovery.
The program is conducted in cooperation with local engineering consulting firms and government agencies and could accommodate an internship of three units through directed study (CE 697).
The 24-unit certificate program may be taken (1) by a graduate as a matriculated student, (2) admitted to a CSULB graduate degree program, or admitted as an unclassified graduate student.
Regardless of how the program is taken, a grade of “C” or better must be obtained in all courses applied to the certificate, with an overall G.P.A. of 3.0. Courses taken on Credit/No Credit or Audit basis will not apply to the certificate. Graduate students taking courses in this program are reminded that grades received will be included in calculations of the M.S. requirement.
Requirements
1. Completion of an accredited baccalaureate degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline, with appropriate prerequisites to be met.
2. Satisfactory completion of 24 units which must include 15 units selected from C E 531, 543, 565; Public Policy and Administration 590 (Waste Management and Policy Regulation); a minimum of nine units (electives) selected from the following: C E 504, 562, 563, 564, 566, 567, 569; CH E 555, and 585.. At least one course should normally be from non-Civil Engineering offerings.
3. Fulfillment of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
4. Filing of a program application card with Admissions and Records, and filing for the Certificate at least one semester prior to completion.
Facilities Operations Certificate (code ET__CT01)
Advisor - Tesfai Goitom (Civil Engineering)
Department Office - VEC 301
Telephone - (562) 985-8020
The Certificate Program in Facilities Operations is designed to qualify the graduate to serve in plant engineering, industrial construction coordination, facilities development and design, plant layout, and facilities project management. Examples of the myriad positions available to the graduate of this program include facilities planner, construction supervisor, facilities or plant supervisor, facilities project analyst, and facilities designer analyst.
This program provides the Facilities Operations graduate with a depth of technical knowledge in facilities operations- oriented technical courses, as well as the knowledge of behavioral sciences essential for managing technical functions.
Requirement
1. The Certificate in Facilities Operations may be earned concurrently with or subsequent to the baccalaureate degree.
2. This program is open to all majors who have fulfilled the prerequisites as stated below.
3. The program requires a total of 25 units as specified below.
A. The completion of supporting technical courses chosen in consultation with an advisor.
B. 25 units are required from the following courses: CEM 410 or ET 410, CEM 121, 320, 374, 409, 431, 432, 433, 434, 436.
4. Any deviation from this program requires the written permission of the program advisor.
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (code CE__MS01)
Prerequisites
1. A bachelor’s degree in an accredited curriculum in civil engineering; or
2. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, a natural science or other appropriate discipline with the requirement that essential undergraduate prerequisites in civil engineering be satisfied with a minimum GPA of 2.7 in the last 60 semester units attempted;
3. Graduate students must consult with the graduate advisor for information concerning procedures and requirements for appropriate approval of their courses of study prior to enrolling in their graduate programs.
Advancement to Candidacy
1. Removal of all undergraduate deficiencies as determined by the Department Graduate Studies Committee;
2. Completion of at least 12 graduate units at CSULB; minimum GPA of 3.0; currently enrolled;
3. Fulfillment of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
Requirements
Completion of a minimum of 30 units beyond the bachelor’s degree and graduate coursework as follows:
1. A minimum of 24 units in engineering, probability and statistics and mathematics courses with 18 units of 500-/600-level courses in Civil Engineering. Within these 18 units a student may include six units of CE 698 or three units of CE 697; Students are required to complete successfully either CE 697 or CE 698;
2. Six units of electives selected from approved upper-division or graduate courses in appropriate subjects;
3. Fulfill one of the following alternatives:
I - Write and present orally a thesis to be approved by the thesis committee;
II - Pass a written comprehensive examination on coursework in the student’s program.
Civil Engineer Degree (code CE__CE01)
The program leading to the Civil Engineer degree offers the qualified student professionally oriented courses with greater concentration in civil engineering than is required by the master of science in civil engineering. This program encourages appropriate advanced studies in other disciplines of the University.
Prerequisites
1. A master of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.5; or
2. A bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0; or
3. A bachelor of science degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences or other appropriate disciplines from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with the requirement that essential undergraduate prerequisites in civil engineering will be satisfied prior to commencing the student’s civil engineering degree program;
4. The graduate student must consult with the graduate advisor and Civil Engineering graduate brochure for information concerning departmental procedures and requirements and for appropriate approvals of the course of study prior to enrolling in courses in the student’s graduate program.
Exceptional cases not meeting the above minimum GPA may be considered by the Department Graduate Studies Committee.
Advancement to Candidacy
1. A Department Graduate Studies Committee, consisting of the graduate student’s advisor and at least two other faculty members, will be responsible for the formulation and supervision of each individual graduate student’s program;
2. The committee shall determine candidacy admission, and requirements as to removal of undergraduate and/or graduate prerequisite deficiencies;
3. Prior to determining advancement requirements the committee may, at its discretion, require the student to take an examination in the chosen area.
Requirements
1. Completion of a minimum of 60 units beyond the bachelor’s degree and graduate courses, approved by the student’s Department Graduate Studies Committee including:
A. A minimum of 36 units of 500- and 600-level civil engineering courses including a thesis of nine units to be written and presented orally;
B. Twenty-four units of 400-, 500- and 600-level approved electives.
2. No more than 30 units completed before advancement to candidacy may be used in completing the requirements for the CE degree.