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201 More Civil and environmental engineering is a profession which interfaces closely with society in the planning, design, construction, and management of facilities serving the needs of people. These activities focus on: transportation infrastructure and construction; heavy construction; water resources, hydrology, and environmental fluid mechanics; structures, mechanics, and geotechnical engineering; wastewater treatment, and water-quality management; solid- and hazardous-waste disposal; and air quality management. A civil engineer may specialize in one or several of these activities and may further specialize in a particular function, such as design or management. The work frequently provides close associations with the legal profession, urban and regional planners, economists, public officials, biologists, chemists, financial consultants, architects, and system analysts. Education and practice require a consideration not only of the technological-science aspects of a particular problem but also of its relationship to social, economic, political, and environmental constraints. Civil and environmental engineers create and maintain infrastructure in a heavily human-influenced ecosystem. To accommodate these wide interests, the department is organized into six academic areas: construction engineering; transportation engineering; geotechnical engineering; structural engineering and mechanics; environmental engineering; and water resources, hydrology, and environmental fluid mechanics. Undergraduate Program
Adviser The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers the following program of study:
The B.S.C.E. degree is appropriate for students interested in civil and environmental engineering. The B.S.C.E. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Tel: 410-347-7700). Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringSuggested First- and Second-Year Courses: MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 308; CHEM 142; PHYS 121, PHYS 122; AMATH 301 (preferred) or CSE 142; A A 210; CEE 220; M E 230; English composition. Department Admission RequirementsStudents typically apply during the sophomore year for admission in the junior year. Admission is competitive. Completion of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. All applicants have the right to petition and appeal the department's admission decision. Applications are accepted for autumn quarter only; application deadline is July 1. Applications are accepted through the College of Engineering online application form. For more information, see information for prospective students on the department Web site.
Graduation RequirementsMinimum180 credits as follows: 1. General Education Requirements (85-87 credits)
2. Major Requirements (94-97 credits)
Student Outcomes and Opportunities
Upon completion of the undergraduate program, students can demonstrate proficiency in applying fundamental mathematical, statistical, scientific, and engineering principles in formulating and solving civil and environmental engineering problems; demonstrate sufficient mastery of core civil and environmental engineering topics suitable for entry into the profession and for graduate study; gain significant experience in designing systems and components in civil and environmental applications in both individual and team contexts; possess up-to-date skills for analysis, data collection, modeling, project management, professional development, communication, and presentation; and develop an understanding of professional and social issues suitable for participation and leadership in their communities.
Graduate Program
Graduate Program Coordinator The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.) and Doctor of Philosophy. The department also provides authorized options leading to the College-wide Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degrees. The three master's programs are intended to accommodate the needs of three categories of students: the M.S.C.E. degree is for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in civil engineering and plan to continue with their professional training; the College-wide M.S.E. degree is for other engineering graduates who wish to do graduate work in civil and environmental engineering; and the College-wide M.S. degree is for those whose bachelor's degree is not in engineering, but who desire to apply their training in science to the solution of problems in some specific sector related to civil and environmental engineering. The non-engineer may be required to take additional course work to obtain an M.S.E. degree. Graduate work is offered in most fields of civil and environmental engineering, including transportation and construction engineering; geotechnical engineering; structural engineering and mechanics; environmental engineering; and water resources, hydrology, and environmental fluid mechanics. Graduate Online Programs: The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with the Department of Construction Management in the College of Urban Planning and Architecture, offers an online master's degree program in construction engineering. Designed for working professionals, this program can be completed entirely online and at the student's own pace. Areas covered include heavy construction project management, infrastructure construction, and qualitative construction management. Each of these areas may also be completed separately as part of a graduate-level certificate program. For more information on the master's degree in construction engineering or construction engineering certificates, see www.outreach.washington.edu/cengr/about.asp Master of Science in Civil EngineeringAdmission RequirementsPriority for admission is based on an applicant's apparent ability to progress satisfactorily in a graduate degree program. The applicant's scholastic record is of major importance; usually, at least a "B" or 3.00 GPA in the junior and senior years is required. Consideration is also given to Graduate Record Examination scores and other information. Degree Requirements42 credits, as follows: Three options are available -- thesis, non-thesis, and internship. All three options allow for strong flexibility in coursework so the student may individualize the coursework to an area of research, determined in conjunction with the faculty adviser.
Doctor of PhilosophyAdmission RequirementsPriority for admission is based on an applicant's apparent ability to progress satisfactorily in a research-based graduate degree program. The applicant's scholastic record is of major importance; usually, at least a "B" or 3.00 GPA in the junior and senior years is required. Consideration is also given to Graduate Record Examination scores and other information. Degree Requirements90 credits, as follows:
With the approval of the department, an appropriate master's degree from an accredited institution may be applied towards 30 of the 90 quarter credits. Because this is a research-based degree, course requirements are individualized depending on student's background and Ph.D. topic area. Financial AidResearch and teaching assistantships are available on a competitive basis. The number of positions depends upon the current level of funding. Additionally, there are a limited number of fellowships, scholarships, and traineeships. Research FacilitiesMore Hall has structural, concrete, bituminous materials, soil mechanics, computer, water-quality, solid-wastes, and air-quality laboratories as well as an air-monitoring station and equipment for fieldwork in the construction, water, air, and solid-waste programs. Facilities for experimental studies in hydraulics and environmental fluid mechanics are located in the Harris Hydraulics Laboratory. |
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