Students working on their Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree have some flexibility in designing curriculum to meet their needs and interests. After laying a strong foundation in math, science, and engineering through required courses, you may begin taking technical electives that focus on one of the main areas of structural, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, transportation, or ocean and coastal engineering. The Department also offers minors in Civil Engineering and in Environmental Engineering.

Active research ensures that the content of the undergraduate program is constantly renewed and maintained at a challenging technical level and integrates discovery learning into the program. Opportunities abound for civil engineering undergraduates to work with faculty and graduate students as research assistants, either for pay or independent study credit. We want our graduates to have the skills necessary to pursue advance degrees.

Research in the department covers a broad range of topics with particular strengths in bridge design, construction, evaluation, and rehabilitation; applications of composite materials to concrete, steel, and earth structures; computer modeling of wave/shoreline interactions; intelligent transportation systems; remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater; and biodegradation of wastes. More detailed information about our research program is available on our website.