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College of Science and Engineering

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Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-2890 csestudent@umn.edu
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Civil Engineering
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Math 1371 Calculus I

Phys 1301W Intro Physics I

Chem 1061/65 Chem Princ I

(placement into course, or 1015)

Lib Ed or Writ 1301/1401

(recommend Biol 1001 or 1009)

Phys 1302W Intro Phys II

(1301, &Math 1372)

4

Chem 1062/66 Chem Prin II

(1061/65)

3/4

Lib Ed or Writ 1301/1401

(recommend Biol 1001 or 1009)

CSE 1001: 1st Yr Experience

CEGE 1101 CE Orientation
(pre-major, optional)

Fall Semester

Spring Semester
Math 1372 Calculus II
(1371)

(placement into course or pre-req)

(&Math 1371)

3/4

AEM 2011 Statics

(CSE, Phys 1301, &Math 2374)

CEGE 3101 Comp App I

(CSE, Phys 1301, Math 1372)

Math 2374 Multiv. Calculus

(1372)

CEGE 3102 Uncert & Dec Analysis

Spring Semester
3

(Math 1372)

Liberal Education course

3/4

AEM 3031 Deform Body Mech

CEGE 3201 Transport Engrg

CEGE 3501 Environ Engrg

Math 2373 Lin Alg/Diff Eq.

(CSE, 2011 or 2021, Math 2374,

&Math2373)

(Phys 1301, 3101, 3102)

(Chem 1062/66, Phys 1302)

(1372)

Liberal Education course

3/4

Junior Year

Senior Year

Fall Semester
AEM 2012 Dynamics

Fall Semester
CEGE 4301 Soil Mech II

CEGE 3401 Linear Struct An

Technical Elective II

CEGE 3502 Fluid Mechanics

CEGE 3301 Soil Mech I

(CSE, AEM 3031)

Liberal Education course

3/4

(CSE, 2011, &Math 2373)

Spring Semester
CEGE 4401 Steel/Concr Des

Spring Semester
CEGE 4102W Capstone Des

CEGE 4501 Hydrologic Des

Technical Elective V

3/4

CEGE 4502 Water/Waste Trt

Technical Elective III

3/4

Technical Elective VI

3/4

CEGE 3402W Civil Engrg Matls 3

(CSE, AEM 3031, or BBE 3001)

Technical Elective IV

3/4

Technical Elective VII

3/4

Technical Elective I

Liberal Education course

3/4

(UD, 3301, or GeoE 3301)

(UD, 3401, &3402)

(CSE, AEM 3031)

(CSE, AEM 2012 or 3031, Math 2373)

Rev. Date:
11/2015

Sophomore Year

(3502)

(3501, or ChEn 2001)

3/4

About This Plan

This plan is not a contract. Curriculum can change.
Prior to fall 2015, CEGE courses were listed with a CE designator.
Alternative plans for CE and recommended technical electives are given in the CE-

(4301, 4401, 4501, 4502)

Department Contact Information

Website: http://www.cege.umn.edu/current/undergraduate/resources/
Resources%20-%20undergraduate_handbook.pdf

Course pre-requisites and co-requisites (designated by &) are listed below the course

Main Phone: 612-625-5522

Main Office: 122 Civil Eng Bldg
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Catherine French
Email: cfrench@umn.edu

Students can take either the CSE-only or University-wide versions of the math

University Degree Requirements

AEM 2021 can substitute for AEM 2011; students must also then take an alternative

All students must complete the following Writing &

Liberal Education requirements, as noted on their APAS report.
See link for full Core & Theme names: z.umn.edu/liberaleducation

GE undergraduate handbook. Of the 21 total technical elective credits, 10 must be

CEGE 4XXX or higher. Shaded courses are only offered in the indicated semester.
Double boxed courses are required for application to this major.
number and title. UD requires admission to the major prior to enrollment.

course (Math 1371/1271, 1372/1272, 2373/2243, 2374/2263).

course for AEM 2012. AEM 2012 can be replaced with EE 2001, MatS2001, CSci
1113, ME 3331, Chem 2301.

Chemical Principles labs (1065/1066) must be taken concurrently with the lectures
(1061/1062).

Liberal Education and Writing requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking
courses required for this major at UM-TC.

Applying to your Major

Students who have completed the required courses for admission to this major and
have a 3.2 UM-TC technical GPA at the end of the fall semester will be guaranteed
admission. All other students who have completed the required courses will be considered for admission on a space-available basis. Admission following the spring semester is only based on space availability. The major application database is available at
z.umn.edu/csemajorapp.

Writing Requirements:
University Writing:

Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent

Writing Intensive (WI):

Two: 1xxx or 2xxx level **

One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)*

Liberal Education
CORES:
Bio
Phy*
His
SocS
Ltr
AH
Mth*

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 125

THEMES:
4 of 5:
Civ
DSJ
Env*
GP
TS

What can I do with a major in civil engineering?

Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of roads, buildings, water supply sytems, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges,
and sewage systems. They must consider many factors in the design process, from the construction costs and expected lifetime
of a project to government regulations and potential environmental hazards such as earthquakes. Civil engineering is considered
one of the oldest engineering disciplines and encompasses many specialties. The major specialties within civil engineering are
structural, water resources, environmental, construction, transportation, and geotechnical engineering. Many civil engineers hold
supervisory or administrative positions, such as supervisor of a construction site or city engineer. Others may work in design,
construction, research, or teaching. Civil engineers may also work in consulting firms, federal, state, and local governments.
Many opportunities allow civil engineers to spend time outdoors. The constant need to build and refurbish roads, bridges, and
buildings keeps this field in demand.
Employers (sample listing)
Bolton & Menk Inc.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Ingersoll Rand
Siemens
MN Dept of Transportation
City of Minneapolis

Permasteelisa North America

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.
HDR Engineering
SRF Consulting Group
Cummins Power Generation
Westwood Professional Services

Dept of Homeland Security

Three Rivers Technology, Inc.
Alliant Engineering
Ulteig Engineers
Black & Veatch
Braun Intertec Corporation

Railroads
Telecommunications
State and local government
Surveying
Concrete producer
Urban planning and development
Construction projects

Food processing
Leasing, zoning, and construction
Solid waste and recycling
Water resources
Pollution control
Geological

Industries (sample listing)

Asphalt production
Construction/building
Community development
Transportation
Highway design and planning
Municipal transportation
Public works projects
Positions (sample listing)
Structural Engineer: Analyzes and designs structures such as stadiums, arenas, office buildings, and homes to ensure that they safely perform
their purpose.
Urban Planner: Analyzes the variety of information needed to coordinate projects, such as projecting street patterns, identifying park and
recreation areas, and determining areas for industrial and residential growth.
Construction Engineer: Applies knowledge of construction methods and equipment, along with financing, planning, and managing, to turn
the designs of other engineers into successful facilities.
Construction Manager: Uses engineering and leadership skills to ensure that building projects are completed on time and under budget.
Environmental Engineer: Designs and supervises systems that prevent and control pollution. Examples of systems includes safe drinking
water and cleaning up sites contaminated with hazardous materials.
Transportation Engineer: Designs and maintains all types of transportation components, including highways, streets, mass transit systems,
railroads, airports, ports, and harbors.
Pipeline Engineer: Combines knowledge of hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, and the structural properties of pipeline materials to ensure
a steady, reliable flow of these vital commodities.
Geotechnical Engineer: Analyzes the properties of soil and rock that support and affect the behavior of structures, pavements, and
underground facilities.
Water Resource Engineer: Redirects water by constructing canals and dams to benefit residents
and businesses in a community.
Wastewater Engineer: Improves the environment and economy by helping communities and
businesses dispose of waste without polluting natural water sources.
Project Manager: In addition to the technical knowledge of a civil engineer, project managers
organize and direct workers and materials.
Professor: Develops and teaches civil engineering curriculum.
*Some positions may require an advanced degree.

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