Florida Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree program is designed to provide a synergetic foundation in the discipline of Civil Engineering through broad educational experience and professional practices to contribute to innovative solutions for sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The program seeks to inoculate an understanding of the fundamental principles of science and engineering by providing students with experiences in our hallmark design sequence with project-based learning activities and applied research opportunities.

Students will gain technical depth in specific disciplines - geotechnical, structural, water resources, transportation, construction, and environmental- and use this knowledge to design functional infrastructure systems that address multifaceted sociotechnical challenges.

Professional Foundations Core (8)

• EGN 1006 - Career Design for STEM Disciplines (Credits: 1)
• EGN 1007 - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science (Credits: 1)
• IDS 1380 - Foundational Lessons in Applications of Mathematics (Credits: 3)
• COP 2271 - Introduction to Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)
• IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship (Credits: 0)

General Education (38)

Communication (6)

• ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing (Credits: 3)
• ENC 2210 - Technical Writing (Credits: 3)

Arts & Humanities (3-6)

At least one course (3 credits) from the following state required list:

• ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation (Credits: 3)
• MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation (Credits: 3)
• PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy (Credits: 3)
• HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities (Credits: 3)

Optional additional course electives:

• IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology (Credits: 3)
• HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities (Credits: 3)

Social Sciences (3-6)

At least one course (3 credits) from the following state required list:

• AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 (Credits: 3)
• POS 2041 - American Government (Credits: 3)
• ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (Credits: 3)
• PSY 2012 - General Psychology (Credits: 3)

Optional additional course electives:

• HIS 2930 - Special Topics (Credits: 3)
• ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (Credits: 3)
• AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 (Credits: 3)

Mathematics (12)

• MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Credits: 4)
• MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Credits: 4)
• MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (Credits: 4)

Natural Sciences (8)

• PHY 2048 - Physics 1 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 (Credits: 3)
• CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)

Advanced Math and Science (14)

• PHY 2049 - Physics 2 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• CHM 2046 - Chemistry 2 (Credits: 3)
• CHM 2046L - Chemistry 2 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• MAP 2302 - Differential Equations (Credits: 3)
• STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics (Credits: 3)

Program Core (48)

• EGN 2001C - Engineering Skills and Design (Credits: 2)
• Skills & Design for Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering (Credits: 2)
• Civil Engineering Lab 1 (Credits: 2)
• Civil Engineering Lab 2 (Credits: 3)
• ENV 2003 - Foundations of Environmental Engineering (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3311 - Statics (Credits: 3)
• EGN 3331 - Strength of Materials (Credits: 3)
• Fluid Mechanics for Civil and Environmental Engineering (Credits: 3)
• Civil and Construction Engineering Materials (Credits: 3)
• Structural Theory (Credits: 3)
• CWR 4202 - Applied Hydrology and Hydraulics (Credits: 3)
• Introduction to Construction Engineering (Credits: 3)
• Soil Mechanics (Credits: 3)
• ENV 4514 - Water and Wastewater Treatment (Credits: 3)
• EGN 4611 - Engineering Economics (Credits: 3)
• ENV 4612 - Sustainability in Engineering (Credits: 3)
• Engineering Project Management (Credits: 3)

Electives and Other Requirements (6)

• Choose 1 course (3 credits) from the Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Engineering lists.
• Choose 1 course (3 credits) from the Civil Engineering core elective list.

Design Sequence Capstone (6)

• Civil Engineering Design Senior Capstone 1
• Civil Engineering Design Senior Capstone 2

Graduates are expected to be prepared with a solid academic foundation and professional skills that are essential in today’s workforce with the diversity and ever-evolving role of civil engineers. Graduates are expected to attain the following within a few years of graduation.

1. Apply the fundamental concepts of mathematics, science, technology, and mechanical engineering to solve real-life problems of societal, global, environmental, and economic consequences.
2. Achieve professional success by cultivating collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and constituencies through their technical knowledge, communication abilities, and leadership skills.
3. Demonstrate ongoing career development as adaptive and independent professionals pursuing opportunities in licensure and continuing professional education ranging from industry-related training to advanced degrees, with entrepreneurial spirit and, an ethical responsibility to self and society.

Upon completion of the civil engineering degree program, students will attain the following outcomes to be ready to enter the professional practice of engineering.

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 informal 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.

With a focus on ensuring public safety, sustainability, and efficient use of resources, civil engineering graduates contribute to the development and improvement of society's physical infrastructure. They play a critical role in shaping the current environment and addressing the challenges of urbanization, population growth, and environmental sustainability. The future looks at diverse civil engineering career prospects at the intersection of technology, data science, and engineering design, paving the way for smart, resilient, and sustainable solutions in our infrastructure.

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