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Nov 24, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2016-2017 Previous Edition
Civil Engineering, Structures Concentration, B.S.C.E.
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The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) with a Concentration in Structures is intended for students interested in a focus in structures as it relates to civil engineering and infrastructure issues. Specialized courses prepare students to apply fundamental mechanics principles to analysis and employ iterative design processes. The latest building code requirements, as well as analysis and design software packages, are introduced.
Through careful course selection and scheduling, students can obtain the Concentration in Structures within the required 128 credit hour B.S.C.E. curriculum. Students completing the requirements described in this program receive a special designation on their transcripts showing they have completed the Concentration in Structures.
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Degree Requirements
General Education Courses (21 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program . Elective courses should be chosen to satisfy University General Education requirements, meet the objectives of a broad education consistent with the educational goals of the profession, and complement the student’s overall educational plan. To avoid taking “extra” elective courses, students must select their elective courses carefully after consulting with their faculty advisor.
Foundation Courses (33 credit hours)
Math and Science Elective Foundation Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two of the following (only one may be a MATH course):
Major Courses (50 credit hours)
Note:
*A grade of C or above is required.
Elective Courses (24 credit hours)
Civil Engineering Design Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Select one course in at least two technical areas (Options):
Option 1: Environmental Engineering
Option 2: Geotechnical Engineering
Option 3: Structural Engineering
Option 4: Transportation Engineering
Note:
*A grade of C or above is required.
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two of the following:
Civil Engineering Restricted Elective Courses (3 credit hours)
Select one of the following (that hasn’t already been taken):
Civil Engineering Unrestricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two from the following:
- CEGR 3000-3999
- CEGR 4000-4999
Technical Elective Course (3 credit hours)
Select one technical elective course from the list below. Any course not appearing on this list requires written permission from the Undergraduate Program Director prior to registering for the course. Any non-listed courses must be at the 3000-level or above and must come from one of the departments listed below.
Engineering
- CEGR 3000-4999
- ECGR 3000-4999
- MEGR 3000-4999
- SEGR 3000-4999
Management Information Systems
Concentration Requirements (21 credit hours)
Of the 128 required credit hours in the BSCE degree, students opting for this concentration must complete a minimum of 21 credit hours that satisfy the following requirements:
Concentration Courses (15 credit hours)
Concentration Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two of the following:
Degree Total = 128 Credit Hours
Grade Requirements
A grade of C or above in General Education courses UWRT 1101 and UWRT 1102 is required for entry into the major. A grade of C or above is required for select Major Courses, as noted above. Students must earn at least a 2.5 GPA in the selected Concentration Courses.
Suggested Curriculum
For the suggested course sequence toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu. Consultation with an advisor is required.
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