Civil Engineering (BSE)

The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Civil Engineering degree program is to prepare graduates who can perform at the entry level in civil engineering practice having responsibility for the planning, design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure. It is expected that some years after graduation, they can become licensed professionals. Graduates will be provided with skills and tools for life-long learning, continuing professional development, and pursuing advanced degrees.

The BSE- Civil Engineering curriculum covers five technical areas of civil engineering. The areas, and the comprehensive 400-level course work in each respective area, are:

• Construction Engineering — CEE 409 , CEE 433 *, CEE 472 , CEE 473 , CEE 481 .
• Environmental/Water Resources Engineering — CEE 404 *, CEE 407 *, CEE 449 *, CEE 451 , CEE 454 , CEE 455 *, CEE 468 .
• Geotechnical Engineering — CEE 410 , CEE 435 *,  CEE 436 .
• Structural and Materials Engineering —CEE 444 *, CEE 476 *, CEE 482 *.
• Transportation Engineering — CEE 410 , CEE 461 *, CEE 462 *, CEE 463 *, CEE 467 *, CEE 468 , CEE 470 *, CEE 471 *.
• Courses applicable to all five technical areas - CEE 425 , CEE 491  , CEE 495 , CEE 496 , CEE 498 , CEE 499 .

Note that among the courses listed above, five are required: CEE 413 *, CEE 450 *, CEE 480 *, CEE 498 , and CEE 499 .

In the BSE-Civil Engineering program, students must enroll in at least two design-intensive courses. These two design-intensive courses are required to be significantly different from one another, such as two different technical specialty areas. The design-intensive courses are designated by an asterisk (*) above. By completing the required courses, students fulfill the design-intensive course requirement.

Please see the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering web page at www.unlv.edu/engineering for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.  Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plans for the major are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/bse-civil-engineering.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The educational objectives of the Civil Engineering undergraduate degree program are that within a few years, graduates will:

• Serve in leadership positions and multidisciplinary teams that create a climate of innovation to address evolving engineering challenges.
• Continue life-long learning for professional growth leading to certifications, professional licenses, and advanced academic degrees.
• Develop engineering solutions to improve quality of life and enhance economic development of communities.

Student Outcomes (SO)

The BSE-Civil Engineering program has adpoted the following Student Outcomes as specified by Engineering Accreditation Commitssion (EAC).

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Career Possibilities

A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) is intended to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to design, build, and operate engineered systems such as roads, foundations, buildings, bridges, dams, airports, and water supply and wastewater treatment systems. Civil engineers can be employed by consulting firms, government agencies and utilities. The degree prepares students for licensure as civil engineers; licenses are required for professional practice in all US states and territories.