Civil Engineering Program
Civil engineering encompasses a wide variety of technological areas that include environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering. Civil engineers work in the areas of solid and hazardous waste management, environmental pollution, water and wastewater treatment, water supply and distribution, stormwater management, highway design, buildings and bridges, and transportation systems that directly impact the health and economic vitality of people and communities.
The civil engineering program is designed to give students a comprehensive educational experience in the humanities, social sciences, English, economics, and basic sciences. The educational program includes focused training in applying fundamental principles of mathematics, science, engineering and technology in the analysis, design, construction, operations, management, maintenance, and retirement of engineering systems. Furthermore, our civil engineering curriculum is designed to inspire continuous learning and exceptional achievement throughout the professional lives of our graduates.
The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410) 347-7700.
Civil Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
The civil engineering curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the civil engineering program will have:
| PEO-1: |
Utilized methods of analysis, including the experimental, mathematical and computational skills to improve lives and livelihoods through a successful career in civil engineering or other related fields. |
| PEO-2: |
Become ethical effective innovators, collaborators, leaders and practitioners in efforts to address technical, business and social challenges. |
| PEO-3: |
Have developed the skills pertinent to the design of civil engineering systems, to think creatively, and to communicate effectively, in a minimum of four of the civil engineering areas including environmental, structures, transportation and water. |
Core and Common Courses
Civil and Environmental Engineering students are required to earn a grade of “C” or higher in the following CORE and COMMON courses.
Core Mathematics and Science Requirements for Civil Engineering Majors
Common Engineering Courses
Degree Requirements
Students enrolled in the civil engineering program must successfully complete an approved program of study of 128 credit hours.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Freshman Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Second Semester
Junior Year
First Semester
| CIEN-421B | Water and Wasterwater Analysis | 3 |
| HIST- | History Elective | 3 |
| CIEN-423B | Hydraulics & Hydrology | 3 |
| CIEN-361B | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CIEN-424B | Soil Mechanics | 3 |
| - | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second Semester
| ENGR-330B | Differential Equations for ENG | 3 |
| ENGL- | English Literature Elective | 3 |
| CIEN-310B | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| CIEN-381B | Transportation Engineering I | 3 |
| CIEN-469B | Steel Design | 3 |
| CIEN-327B | Construction Materials Lab | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Senior Year
First Semester
ELEN-352B: ELEN-208 may be substituted for ELEN-352.
Second Semester
| HIST- | History Elective | 3 |
| CIEN-483B | Senior Design II | 2 |
| - | Arts Elective | 3 |
| - | Health/Physical Ed Elective | 2 |
| ENGR-400B | Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| - | Technical Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
All ENGR courses, MEEN-225B, and MEEN-227B are core courses for Civil Engineering students and must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Civil Engineering Elective Groups
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Electives
Civil Engineering Technical Electives
General Technical Electives
NOTE: Only one (1) course from the General Technical Elective Group can be selected.