Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(3) IE 106 Engineering Problem Solving
(4) CHEM 131 Engineering Chemistry (BPS)
(1) CHEM 135 Engineering Chemistry Lab (EL)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
17 – Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
(3) PHYS 141 Physics I for Engineering (BPS)
(1) PHYS 151L University Physics Lab I (EL)
(3) ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication (ERGU or EREG)*
15 – Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) CE 204 Engineering Graphics & CAD
(3) CE 240 Statics
(4) MATH 250 Calculus III (BPS)
(3) PHYS 142 Physics II for Engineering (BPS)
(1) PHYS 152L University Physics Lab II (EL)
14 – Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(2) CE 206 Civil Engineering Surveying
(3) CE 242 Mechanics of Solids
(3) MATH 305 Differential Equations I
(3) ME 262 Dynamics
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
(3) ECON 111 Macroeconomics (BSS)
17 – Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) CS 140 Introduction to Computing
(3) CE 315 Fluid Mechanics
(3) CE 342 Structural Engineering I
(2) CE 330 Engineering Materials
(1) CE 330L Engineering Materials Lab
(3) CE 354 Geotechnical Engineering
(1) CE 354L Geotechnical Engineering Lab
16 – Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) CE 343 Structural Engineering II
(3) CE 376 Transportation Engineering
(3) CE 380 Environmental Engineering
(3) STAT 380 Statistics for Applications (BICS)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)/(ERGU or EREG)*
18 – Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) CE 416 Engineering Hydrology, CE 455 Foundation Design, or CE 459 Soil Improvement Methods
(3) CE 460 Municipal Infrastructure Design
(3) CE Elective I
(3) CE Selective
(3) PHIL 323 Engineering, Ethics, & Professionalism (FRA, BHUM)
(0) Preparation for Fundamental of Engineering Exam
15 – Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(1) CE 415L Applied Fluid Mechanics Lab
(3) CE 493 Engineering Design
(3) CE Elective II
(3) CE Elective III
(3) IE 345 Engineering Economic Analysis
(0-2) Health Experience (EH)
13-15 – Total Credits
* If a course satisfies both the EREG and ERGU requirements, students will be given credit for one of the attributes and need to take a course that fulfills the other attribute.
Total Hours 125-127
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If ‘Minor’ requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
