Civil Engineering

The faculty of the Civil Engineering Department believe very strongly that undergraduate education should prepare students to be productive professional engineers. For this reason, particular emphasis in undergraduate teaching is placed on the application of engineering principles to the solution of problems. After completing a broad Civil Engineering core program, undergraduate students choose an elective sequence in one of the areas of civil engineering of particular interest, such as structural, geotechnical, or environmental engineering; construction management or engineering mechanics.

In order to provide undergraduates with experience in the practice of Civil Engineering,  the department attempts to arrange summer employment for students during  the three summers between their semesters at Case Western Reserve University. By working for organizations in areas of design and construction, students gain invaluable knowledge about how the profession  functions. This experience helps students gain more from their education and helps them be more more competitive when seeking future employment.

A cooperative education program is also available. This allows the student to spend time an extended period of time working full-time in an engineering capacity with a contractor, consulting engineer, architect, or materials supplier during the course of his or her education. This learning experience is designed to integrate classroom theory with practical experience and professional development.

The Bachelor of Science degree program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

The curriculum has been designed so that students choose a sequence of four (4) or more approved elective courses. The sequence gives students the opportunity to pursue in more depth a particular area of practice into Civil Engineering. Samples of courses from which elective sequences may be chosen follow the Civil Engineering curriculum in this bulletin. In addition, all Civil Engineering students participate in a team senior capstone design course which provides them experience with solving multidisciplinary Civil Engineering problems.

Students enrolled in other majors may pursue a minor in civil engineering. A minimum of 15 credit hours of Civil Engineering courses and prior Department minor advisor approval are required

Most classes in the Civil Engineering Department have enrollment of less than 25  so the students have opportunities to develop close professional  relationships with the faculty. Students also  have opportunities to gain practical experience as well as earn a supplemental income by assisting faculty members on consulting work or a funded research project.

Required Courses: Major in Civil Engineering

In addition to engineering general education requirements and university general education requirements, the major requires the following courses:

Computer use is an integral part of the Civil Engineering curriculum. From required courses in computer programming and numerical analysis to subsequent use and development of Civil Engineering programs, students experience the use of computers as a planning, analysis, design, and managerial tools.

All sequences are constructed to provide a balance of marketable skills and theoretical bases for further growth. With departmental approval other sequences can be developed to meet students’ needs.

Requirements

• Common Application
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• Official high school transcript 
• School Report, including a counselor recommendation
• Two teacher recommendations
• SAT or ACT score submitted to CWRU via the respective testing agency
• International English Language Testing System: 6.5
• TOEFL: 90 IBT; 223 CBT; 577 PB
• PTE Academic: 61 

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