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  Oct 27, 2025
 
2011-2012 USC Union Bulletin 
    
2011-2012 USC Union Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Civil Engineering, B.S.E.


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Learning Outcomes Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering 
Curriculum College of Engineering and Computing 

Learning Outcomes


  • Students will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  • Students will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
  • Students will demonstrate an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  • Students will demonstrate An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Students will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.
  • Students will demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
  • Students will demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Students will demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
  • Students will demonstrate A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
  • Students will demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues.

Curriculum


See College of Engineering and Computing  for entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.

Degree Requirements (129 Hours)


 Major Requirements (95 Hours)

Liberal Arts (12 Hours)


(3 Hours)


    (8 Hours)


      (43 Hours)


        ECIV laboratory (2 Hours)


        ECIV distribution and electives (24 Hours)


        Engineering, science, or mathematics electives (9 Hours)


        Notes:


        The liberal arts courses must include at least one history course, one fine arts course, one social science course, and one professional development course. The department maintains a list of acceptable history, fine arts, social science, and professional development courses.

        ECIV laboratory includes two courses selected from ECIV 303L, 330L, 350L, 362L.

        ECIV distribution includes one course from four of the following five areas: environmental, geotechnical, structures, transportation, and water resources. The department maintains lists of courses for each area.

        ECIV electives are chosen from additional courses offered in the department. The department maintains lists of courses for each area.

        The department maintains a list of acceptable engineering, science, or mathematics electives.

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