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CIVIL ENGINEERING Dr. Douglas Timmer, Interim Program Director Academic Services Building, Room 1.202 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78539-2999 Telephone: 956/665-3038 Fax: 956/665-3527 E-mail: ce@utpa.edu
Full-Time Faculty Azarbayejani, Mohammad, Assistant Professor Ho, Jungseok, Assistant Professor
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GENERAL OVERVIEW Civil Engineers plan, design and supervise construction of facilities and systems used by our society. The wellness and convenience of our modern world is due largely to the infrastructure provided by civil engineers: water treatment plants and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection and treatment systems, the distribution of electric power, transportation networks, high rise buildings, stadiums, dams, tunnels and bridges are all examples of civil engineering work that supports our civilization. The UTPA Civil Engineering program was implemented on September 1, 2010 with an emphasis in four areas of study: water resources, structures, geotechnical and management engineering. The program awards a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. As a new program, it is not yet accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)*. However, an accreditation visit will be requested following graduation of the first class.
*ABET, Inc., 1111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202 |
Mission The Civil Engineering Program prepares graduates for local, regional or world-wide employment in the engineering profession or placement in a graduate school. The program affords students opportunities to meet and interact with practicing engineers, businesses and government agencies; to participate in professional engineering organizations and in research. The faculty endeavor to be accessible, maintain state of the art instruction and facilities, and to provide liberal access to laboratories and academic support.
Program Educational Objectives Civil Engineering graduates will exhibit professional development, intellectual growth and engagement in professional and community service.
Student Outcomes At the time of graduation, students will attain: a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; c) 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; d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; g) an ability to communicate effectively; h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context; i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning; j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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Degree Requirements Civil Engineering education is founded upon physical science and mathematics. Lower division coursework is focused upon gaining knowledge in these areas and then extending it into the realm of engineering science. Upper division coursework applies the knowledge gained in math and science to analysis and design in specific areas of Civil Engineering. The course requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering are as follows:
University Requirements** Core Curriculum 43 hours
Communication ENG 1301 Composition ENG 1302 Rhetoric
Natural Science PHYS 2401 Physics for Sci & Eng I PHYS 2402 Physics for Sci & Eng II
Mathematics MATH 1460 Calculus I
Humanities ENG 23xx English literature x3xx Visual /Performing Arts PHIL 2393 Engineering Ethics
Social Sciences HIST 2313 American Heritage I HIST 2314 American Heritage II POLS 2313 US & Texas Gov't and Politics POLS 2314 US & Texas Gov't and Politics x3xx "Other" Soc. Sci. course
Computer Literacy MECE 1221 Engineering Graphics
Engineering Requirements 84 hours Other Science and Mathematics (21 hours) CHEM 1307 Chemistry for Engineers CHEM 1107 Laboratory Chemistry for Eng MATH 1460 Calculus I (1 cr hr over core) MATH 1470 Calculus II MECE 2450 Numerical Meth & Statistics MECE 3449 Mechanical Eng Analysis I MECE 3450 Mechanical Eng Analysis II
Engineering Science and Design (63 hours) ENGR 1101 Introduction to Engineering MANE 3337 Engineering Economics MECE 2405 Engineering Mechanics MECE 2335 Thermodynamics MECE 2340 Engineering Materials MECE 2140 Engineering Materials Lab MECE 3315 Fluid Mechanics MECE 3115 Fluid Mechanics Lab MECE 3321 Mechanics of Solids CIVE 2120 Civil Eng. Measurements CIVE 2140 Materials of Construction CIVE 3331 Environmental Engineering
Water Resources CIVE 3333 Water-Wastewater Treatment CIVE 4315 Applied Hydrology CIVE 4335 Water Resources Engineering
Structures CIVE 3324 Structural Analysis CIVE 3341 Structural Steel Design CIVE 4346 Reinforced Concrete Design
Geotechnical CIVE 3375 Geotechnical Engineering CIVE 4347 Foundation Design CIVE 4348 Highway Engineering
Management CIVE 3352 Civil Eng Systems Analysis CIVE 4349 Const Planning & Mngmnt CIVE 4390 CE Senior Design Project
TOTAL 127 hours
** University requirements may also include: UNIV 1301 Learning Frameworks x6xx Non-English Language |
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