Civil Engineering

Description

Civil and Environmental Engineers work on the location, design, construction, and the operation and maintenance of highways, airports, buildings, bridges, dams, water supply treatment plants, waste water collections systems and treatment plants, irrigation and drainage systems, river and harbor improvements and many other infrastructure facilities necessary for our modern life.

In preparing our students for the professional environment after graduation, we offer a broad based Civil Engineering degree that requires design coursework in five areas: structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, water resources and hydraulics. Students also will choose four technical elective courses from at least two of these areas to attain a depth of understanding in that area of engineering practice. Before taking these courses, students will take courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering sciences/mechanics.

The program’s mission and educational objectives are accomplished by providing undergraduate students with an educational program that will result in the following outcomes by the time of graduation:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• 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
• an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• an ability to communicate effectively
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning
• a knowledge of contemporary issues
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline June for Fall semester; November for Spring semester Tuition fee

• USD 9687 Year (National)
• USD 18044 Year (International)

Start date January,September 2015 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Major Requirements: 80

• General Chemistry I and Lab
• or Elementary Organic Chemistry
• Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• Statics
• Dynamics
• Mechanics of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics
• Elementary Surveying and Lab
• Materials and Lab
• Computer-Aided Design
• Structural Materials Lab
• Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering and Lab
• Fluid Mechanics Lab
• Engineering Geology and Lab
• Geotechnical Engineering (COM) and Lab
• Structural Theory
• Highway and Traffic Engineering
• Hydraulic Engineering
• Steel Design
• Concrete Theory and Design
• Civil Engineering Capstone Design
• Engineering Administration

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 500 TOEFL iBT® test : 61

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Applicants should have an above average academic record at least equivalent to a "B-" average (2.60 out of 4.00), or be in the top 60% of their class with suitable academic preparation for the intended major.

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test), while not required, is encouraged and strongly recommended for freshman applicants. Students who graduated from U.S. high schools must submit an SAT score.

Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work need to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion of their final year of secondary school. If you must submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than South Dakota State University.

Funding

SDSU offers a variety of academic scholarships. Awards are based on academic achievement, activities participation and leadership.

Accreditation

The department has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The Fundamentals of Engineering examination is a national licensure examination that covers material taught in an ABET-accredited engineering program. This exam is a graduation requirement for Civil Engineers and for any engineer who wishes to be licensed as a Professional Engineer.