For Curriculum Bulletin Year

FALL 2016 – SPRING 2017

Civil Engineering

Undergraduate

Program Manual

University of Nebraska

Lincoln Campus

Civil Engineering Department Office

N104 Scott Engineering Center Link

402-472-2371

Updated November 2016

Attention:

Requirements for your Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Degree are based on your UNL undergraduate catalog year.

Your catalog year is typically the year you entered the UNL

College of Engineering. You may find your year of record by

looking at the upper right hand corner of your UACHIEVE degree

audit. It is also shown under the “Academics” tab of your MyRED

account where it is referred to as your “Requirement Term”.

If you entered the College of Engineering in a catalog year before

August 22, 2016 - August 11, 2017, to which this document

applies, you should refer to the curriculum program handout for

the appropriate catalog year.

Contact Mellanie Gilroy at mgilroy8@unl.edu for an archived

curriculum program handout for a previous catalog year.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Civil Engineering Department

Program Educational Objectives

With a UNL BSCE degree, our graduates should be able to…

• APPLY their solid foundation in civil engineering toward the practice and to obtain an

advanced-degree education toward a broad range of career choices;

• PERFORM technical analysis or design of a complex system, component or process as

acting representatives of governmental agencies, private consulting engineering firms,

research organizations or industry;

• EXPLAIN engineering concepts accurately and effectively to inform technical and non-

technical audiences using appropriate verbal, written, virtual and graphical means;

• APPLY basic project management and business concepts and processes;

• ENGAGE in lifelong learning to foster technical growth, ethical conduct, and the practice of

professional communication, teamwork and leadership skills; and

• OBTAIN licensure in a profession, such as civil engineering, after the requisite number of

years of practice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Topic Area Page

Undergraduate Bulletin Description 1

Course Curriculum Flow Chart 2

Civil Engineering Design, Technical, & General Electives 3

Professional Development Electives and CIVE 498 Options 4

Approved Minors 5

Requirements for Graduation with BSCE Degree 6

Senior Check Form (Blank) 7

Options to Enhance Your Academic Career 8

Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Seniors 9

Student Organizations and Activities in the College and Department 10

Frequently Asked Questions 11

Frequently Used CIVE-Related Websites 13

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2016 – 2017 Academic Year Undergraduate Bulletin

Students must have completed the equivalent of the fourth semester before admission to the Civil Engineering Program is considered.

Transfer students must have all transfer hours accepted before admission to the Civil Engineering Program is considered.

Semester 1 Credits Semester 2 Credits

CHEM 109 General Chemistry I 4 CIVE 130 Computer Aided Design 2 2

CIVE 112 Introduction to Civil Engineering 1 CIVE 221 Geometric Control Systems 3

MATH 106 Calculus I 5 MATH 107 Calculus II 4

CSCE 155N Computer Science I: Engineering and

Science Focus 3 PHYS 211 General Physics I 4

ACE Elective 1 3 ACE Elective 1 3

ENGR 10 Freshman Engineering Seminar 0

16 16

Semester 3 Credits Semester 4 Credits

MECH 223 Engineering Statics 3 CIVE 361 Highway Engineering 3

JGEN 200 Technical Communications I 3 MECH 325 Mechanics of Elastic Bodies 3

MATH 208 Calculus III 4 MECH 373 Engineering Dynamics 3

PHYS 212/

CHEM 110

General Physics II OR

General Chemistry II 4 MATH 221 Differential Equations 3

ACE Elective 1 3 COMM 286 Business and Professional

Communication 3

ENGR 20 Sophomore Engineering Seminar 0

17 15

Semester 5 Credits Semester 6 Credits

CIVE 310 Fluid Mechanics 3 CIVE 334 Introduction to Geotechnical

Engineering 4

CIVE 319 Hydraulics Lab 1 CIVE 352 Introduction to Water Resources

Engineering 3 3

CIVE 326 Introduction to Environmental

Engineering 3 CIVE 378 Materials of Construction 3

CIVE 327 Environmental Engineering Lab 1 CIVE 385 Professional Practice and Management 3

CIVE 341 Introduction to Structural Engineering 4 ACE Elective 1 3

MATH 380/

MECH 321 Statistics and Applications 3

15 16

Semester 7 Credits Semester 8 Credits

Technical Elective 4 3 CIVE 489 Senior Design Project 3

Design Electives 5 6 Technical Electives 4 9

ACE Elective 1 3 Design Elective 5 3

Science Elective 6 4 Professional Development Elective 8 3

CIVE 498 Special Topics in Civil Engineering 7 1

17 18

Total Credit Hours: 130

1. Choose one course each from ACE outcome categories 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 elective courses. Some courses may have prerequisites which must be met to enroll.

2. MECH 130 (3 credits) is an acceptable substitute. 3. BSEN 350 is an acceptable equivalent.

4. Technical electives will be selected by the student in consultation with his/her adviser to formulate a coherent program in civil engineering. The Civil Engineering

Department has an approved list shown on page 3 of this document for general technical electives only. 5. Design Electives must be taken from at least two sub-disciplines. The Civil Engineering Department has an approved list of design electives shown on page 3 of

this document.

6. Approved science elective courses include BIOS 101 and BIOS 101L or GEOL 101 or CHEM 251 and CHEM 253. 7. A description of allowable special topics courses is available from the Civil Engineering Department and shown on page 4 of this document.

8. A list of approved professional development elective courses is available from the Civil Engineering Department and is shown on page 4 of this document.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLNCOLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Civil Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program Lincoln Campus 2015-2016 UNL Bulletin

130 Credit Hours (min)Revised 9/28/2015

CIVE 112 CIVE 130 JGEN 200 COMM 286* MATH 380* or CIVE 334 CIVE 489*Introduction to Computer-aided Technical Business & MECH 321* [4] Intro to Geotech. Technical Senior Design

Civil Engineering Design Communication I Professional Com. Engineering Elective* [7] Project

1 Credit 2 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits

CSCE 155N* CIVE 221 MATH 208 CIVE 361 CIVE 310 [5] CIVE 352 [6]Computer Sci. I: Geometric Control Calculus III Highway Fluid Mechanics Intro to Water Design Technical

Eng. & Sci. Focus Systems Engineering Resources Eng. Elective* Elective* [7]

3 Credits 3 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits

MATH 106* MATH 107 MECH 223 MATH 221 CIVE 319 CIVE 378Calculus I Calculus II Engineering Differential Hydraulics Materials of Design Technical

Statics Equations Lab Construction Elective* Elective* [7]

5 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 1 Credit 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits

CHEM 109* [1] PHYS 211* PHYS 212* or MECH 325 CIVE 326 CIVE 385*General General CHEM 110* [3] Mechanics of Intro to Environ. Prof. Practice ACE [2] Technical

Chemistry I Physics I Elastic Bodies Engineering & Management Elective Elective* [7]

4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits

MECH 373 CIVE 327ACE [2] ACE [2] ACE [2] Engineering Environ. Eng. ACE [2] Science Design

Elective Elective Elective Dynamics Lab Elective Elective* [8] Elective*

3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 3 Credits 1 Credit 3 Credits 4 Credits 3 Credits

ENGR 10 ENGR 20 CIVE 341 CIVE 498 [9]Freshman Engr. Sophomore Engr. Intro to Struct. Professional

Seminar Seminar Engineering Dev. Elective*

0 Credits 0 Credits 4 Credits 1 Credit 3 Credits

16 credit hrs 16 Credit hrs 17 credit hrs 15 credit hrs 15 credit hours 16 credit hrs 17 credit hrs 18 credit hrs

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year

[1] CHEM 113 may be taken instead of CHEM 109[2] Choose one course each from ACE outcomes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 elective courses[3] Prerequisites shown by arrows are for both courses. CHEM 109 is the prerequisite for CHEM 110. PHYS 211 is a prerequisite and MATH 107 is a corequisite for PHYS 212

[4] Prerequisites differ depending on the course chosen. MECH 321 requires MATH 208. MATH/STAT 380 requires MATH 107.

[5] MECH 310 can be taken instead of CIVE 310, but MECH 200 should then be taken (prior or parallel). MECH 200 can serve as a general technical elective.

[6] BSEN 350 can be taken instead of CIVE 352. BSEN 350 is a fall only course.

[7] 6 credit hours of CIVE technical electives, and 6 credit hours of general technical electives

[8] Choose from GEOL 101, BIOS 101 & 101L, or CHEM 251 & 253

[9] Other courses are often used to substitute for this course, such as 1 cr. hr. from a PHYS lab (e.g. PHYS 221 or 222)

*May have additional prerequisites/parallels not listed on flow chart, or prerequisites/parallels are dependent on course chosen. Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Key

A particular grade is often needed in a class listed as a prerequisite to move to the next course. Refer to the Undergraduate Bulletin.

Prerequisite (arrows with solid lines of a different color also represent prerequisite; colors used to improve clarity)

Prerequisite or Parallel

Fall Only Spring Only

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Civil Engineering Program Electives

Civil Engineering DESIGN Electives Background: A course listed as a Civil Engineering Design Elective is an important part of the “professional” core of the Civil

Engineering program. This kind of elective is at the 400-level and includes open-ended design calculations and often requires a design

report, cost estimate and specification of equipment, all of which are skills necessary for the successful completion of the capstone

senior design course, CIVE 489. Nine credits MUST be taken from this list. No more than six credits may be from one sub-discipline area.

Course

Number Design Elective Name

Credit

Hours Sub-Discipline Area Typical Schedule

CIVE 419 Flow Systems Design 3 Water Resources Spring

CIVE 425 Process Design in Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment 3 Environmental Spring

CIVE 426 Design of Water Treatment Facilities 3 Environmental Rotate Every

Other Fall CIVE 427 Design of Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Facilities 3 Environmental

CIVE 436 Foundation Engineering 3 Geotechnical Fall

CIVE 440 Reinforced Concrete Design I 3 Structures Fall

CIVE 441 Steel Design I 3 Structures Spring

CIVE 452 Water Resources Development 3 Water Resources Fall

CIVE 462 Highway Design 3 Transportation Fall

CIVE 463 Traffic Engineering 3 Transportation Spring

Civil Engineering TECHNICAL Electives

Background: A course defined as a Civil Engineering Technical Elective is in a broader group of classes at the 400-level that may

have less rigorous requirements, typically with straightforward solutions to problem solving. All Civil Engineering students must take

at least 12 credits of technical electives. At least 6 credits of the technical electives must be 400-level Civil Engineering courses

not taken to fulfill another degree requirement for Civil Engineering. Additional Civil Engineering Design Electives beyond the

required 9 credits listed above may count as Civil Engineering Technical Electives.

GENERAL Technical Electives

A student may fulfill up to 6 credits of General Technical Electives from courses outside of Civil Engineering. These courses may be

offered by other engineering departments, or may be mathematics, science, construction management, and business courses. The list

below identifies approved options for General Technical Electives. Other courses at the 300-level or 400-level may be considered as

General Technical Electives but require your advisor’s approval. Civil Engineering courses at the 400-level may be considered as

General Technical Electives if the above category requirements have been satisfied.

APPROVED GENERAL TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSE OPTIONS (UPDATED 8-5-14)

Engineering Courses from Other Departments Science Courses

Course Number Elective Name Course Number Elective Name

ARCH 107 Sustainability Basics and the Build Environment BIOS 101, 101L General Biology (4 Credits)

BSEN/ CONE 206 Engineering Economics CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry

ELEC 211 Elements of Electrical Engineering GEOL 101 Physical Geology (4 Credits)

MECH 200 Thermodynamics GEOL 488 Groundwater Geology

MECH 480 Numerical Methods in Engineering METR 100 Weather and Climate (4 Credits)

PHYS 213 General Physics III

PHYS 231 Electrical and Electronic Circuits I

Mathematics Courses (*May Apply to Math Minor) Business and Management Courses (**May Apply to Business Minor)

Course Number Elective Name Course Number Elective Name

MATH 310 Introduction to Modern Algebra* BLAW 300 Business, Government, and Society**

MATH 314 Complex Analysis* BLAW 371 Legal Environment

MATH 322 Advanced Calculus* BLAW 372 Business Law

MATH/ CSCE 440 Numerical Analysis I* CNST 241/

CONE 319 Construction Methods and Equipment I

MATH 423 Complex Analysis* CNST 485 Project Scheduling and Control

MATH 424 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations* FINA 300 Financial Decision Making**

MATH 428 Principles of Operations Research* MNGT 300 Management Essentials for Contemporary

Organizations**

MATH 430 Ordinary Differential Equations* MRKT 300 Contemporary Marketing**

MATH 433 Nonlinear Optimization*

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Approved Course List for Professional Development Elective and CIVE 498, Special Topics

Professional Development Electives (3 Credits)

Coursework that provides professional development in the program of study that is also consistent with the student’s specific professional objectives.

Course Subject Course Numbers Course Subject Course Numbers

ACCT 200, 201, 202, 306 FREN 102, 201, 202

AECN 357 GERM 102, 201, 202

AERO 331, 332 HIST 422

ALEC 202, 302, 477 IMSE 328, 406, 407

ARCH 107, 240, 241, 411 JAPN 102, 201, 202

BLAW 371, 372 JOUR 444

CHEM 221, 251, 252 MATH 314, 322, 324, 340, 432, 433

CHIN 102, 202, 202 MLSC 301, 302

CIVE

419, 421, 422, 424, 425, 426, 427, 430, 431,

432, 434, 436, 440, 441, 443, 444, 445, 446,

447, 451, 452, 454, 455, 456, 458, 459, 460,

461, 462, 464, 468, 475, 485, 498, 499H

MNGT 360, 361, 414

MRKT 341

NAVS 331, 412

NREE 265, 357

CLAS 233 PHYS 213

CONE 319 POLS 221, 234, 235

CNST 378, 379, 485 RUSS 102, 201, 202

CRPL 400 SPAN 102, 201, 202

CZEC 102, 201, 202 WMNS 385

ECON 211, 212, 371, 471

ENGR 490

Potential Courses that could be Considered Under the Professional Development Elective Category

Any 400-level Civil Engineering course not applied to other degree requirements (similar to a technical elective).

A 300- or 400-level class required for a minor or second major (e.g. specific architecture classes).

A class that helps improve a student’s knowledge of an area of importance in the ASCE Body of Knowledge (upper

division leadership, public policy, science, business, communications, etc.). This will apply to both classes a current

student asks to take and to transfer credit that students bring with them as the student enters UNL CIVE.

A 300- or 400-level ROTC class making it easier for reserve officer trainees. As of 8-8-14, NAVS 401 qualifies as an

ACE 8. ROTC classes provide excellent leadership training, which is desirable in the ASCE Body of Knowledge.

CIVE 498 (Special Topics in Civil Engineering), Calculus II Supplement (1 credit)

This course was added to the CIVE curriculum in Fall 2013 to balance the credit reduction in MATH 107 from 5 to 4 credits on the

Lincoln campus. The MATH 107 equivalent on the Omaha campus remains 5 credits. The Civil Engineering program requirements

must match on both the Lincoln and Omaha campuses. Below are options an advisor may recommend to the College of Engineering to

substitute for CIVE 498.

Unused credits from a math or science class (PHYS 221, etc.)

Unused credits from additional ROTC classes

Unused credit from other ACE classes that are above and beyond the minimum requirements

Unused credit (for the CIVE degree) from a minor or a second major

A student without suitable unused credits may attend a 1-credit CIVE graduate seminar to receive CIVE 498 credit.

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Approved Minors

Background

Some Civil Engineering students choose to add a minor to their degree program. The College of Engineering enables students to participate in a

range of approved minor subjects. Consult the UNL Undergraduate Bulletin (http://bulletin.unl.edu/undergraduate/) for the specific requirements for

each minor. Minors may be added to the Undergraduate Bulletin list on approval of the College of Engineering Curriculum Committee and faculty.

A minor will not reduce or alter the existing course or degree requirements of students electing to pursue a minor. See the Undergraduate Bulletin for

the College of Engineering polices related to minors. Consult with your academic advisor to develop a plan for incorporating a minor into your

program of study.

Procedure for Declaring a Minor

Contact a College of Engineering advisor in the Student Services Advising Center (located in the Engineering Library, 2nd Floor West, Nebraska

Hall). An advisor will discuss the requirements for the minor and make recommendations for seeing an advisor in the minor department as well.

Common Civil Engineering Minors

By using dual purposes for electives, students can achieve a Business minor, or a Plan B Math minor without taking additional courses beyond those

required for a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Many of the courses required for a Construction Management minor may also be used to

fulfill civil engineering degree requirements.

Business Minor

Business Minor Courses Credits CIVE Degree Course Category

ECON 200 3 ACE 6

ACCT 200 3 Professional Development Elective

BLAW 300 3 ACE 8

MGMT 300 3 General Technical Elective

MRKT 300 3 General Technical Elective

FINA 300 3 Substitute for CIVE Technical Elective

Total Credit Hours: 18

Math Minor

Math Minor Courses Credits CIVE Degree Course Category

MATH 106 5 Required

MATH 107 4 Required

MATH 208 4 Required

MATH 221 3 Required

MATH 380 3 Required

MATH Elective 3 General Technical Elective

MATH Elective 3 General Technical Elective

MATH Elective 3 Substitute for CIVE Technical Elective

Total Credit Hours: 28

Construction Management Minor

CM Minor Courses Credits Semester Prerequisites CIVE Degree

Course Category

BLAW 300 OR 372 3 Fall, Spring, Summer See Bulletin ACE 8 (300 Only)

CNST 112 3 Spring

CNST 241/CONE 319 3 Fall MATH 106; Parallel

with CNST 112

General Technical

Elective

CNST 305 3 Fall PHYS 151 OR 211

CNST 378* 3 Fall CNST 241/CONE 319 ** Prof. Development

Elective or *

CNST 379* 3 Spring CNST 378 Prof. Development

Elective or *

MNGT 300 OR 360 3 Fall, Spring, Summer See Bulletin General Technical

Elective

CNST 480* 3 Spring CNST 378, MNGT

300, Sr. Stg. *

CNST 485* 3 Fall CNST 378

Prof. Development

Elective, General

Technical Elective, or *

Total Credit Hours: 27 Note: One * course may be used as a substitute for one CIVE Technical Elective.

**CNST Departmental Permission Required

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Requirements for Graduation with a Bachelor of Science Degree

in Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1. Meet requirements for acceptance into the College of Engineering.

The minimum cumulative GPA required to stay in good standing in the College of Engineering is a 2.400. Students with

lower than a 2.400 cumulative GPA can be remanded to the Explore Center (General Studies) after a certain period of

time (see the Undergraduate Bulletin for the College of Engineering). Students must earn a 2.400 cumulative GPA or

better to be readmitted to the College of Engineering but should be aware that the preferred minimum cumulative GPA

requirement for the Civil Engineering Degree Program is 2.700.

2. Meet requirements for acceptance into the Civil Engineering Program.

Students must have completed the equivalent of the fourth semester course requirements (at least 43 credit hours which

include the key prerequisite courses of PHYS 211, MECH 223, 325, and 373) before admission to the UNL Civil

Engineering Program is considered. To qualify for consideration, students must meet the following requirements:

• Earn a “C” grade or above in PHYS 211, MECH 223, MECH 325, and MECH 373

• Earn a “C” grade or above in ALL math, science and engineering courses required for the Bachelor of Science in Civil

Engineering degree if your GPA is less than 2.700.

Students who meet or exceed the requirements above will receive a letter of acceptance into the program which will allow

them to enroll in 400-level civil engineering courses. If requirements are not met, students must improve their GPA,

retake courses, or change majors. Borderline admittance students should seek help from their advisors.

3. Complete the Senior Check Form.

The senior check form is part of the process the Civil Engineering Department and the College of Engineering use to

verify that all students have met the requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. When a student

has preregistered for their final semester, the student and his/her advisor should complete the senior check form (titled

Analysis of Graduation Requirements and Substitutions) according to the undergraduate bulletin (requirement term) year

the student entered the College of Engineering. A blank form is shown on page 7 of this document. Students should use

the on-line degree audit system (through MyRED) to monitor their progress. After preregistration for his/her last semester,

the student must confirm that page one of the on-line degree audit states “ALL REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED – IN

PROGRESS COURSES USED”. If this statement does not appear, the student should work with his/her advisor to

determine what is missing or what needs to be corrected. Once the degree audit is in order, the student must sign and

submit the senior check form to his/her advisor for signatures of the advisor, the Department Chair, the Dean of

Engineering and the University Registrar.

4. Apply for Your Degree. At the beginning of the final semester, the student must complete a form to apply for graduation. Deadline dates for the

application and a copy of the form are available at http://registrar.unl.edu/graduation-application. The process can also be

completed at Graduation Services, Room 109, Canfield Administration Building.

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Analysis of Graduation Requirements and Substitutions for Bachelor of Science Degree

from the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Bulletin Year 2016-2017

Name: ___________________________ NU ID: ________________ Date of Analysis: _______________

Bulletin Year: 20_____ - 20_____ Major: Civil Engineering

GPA: ___________________ Date of Graduation: ______________________, 20_________

Entrance Deficiencies: Cleared By: Remarks:

____________________________________

__________________________________

________________

________________

______________________________________

____________________________________

Required Courses Credit

Hours

Transfer

Hours

UNL

Complete

In

Progress

Others

Needed

Substitute

Courses Offered

CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES (36 HOURS)

CIVE 112 1

CIVE 130 2

CIVE 221 3

CIVE 310 3

CIVE 319 1

CIVE 326 3

CIVE 327 1

CIVE 334 4

CIVE 341 4

CIVE 352 3

CIVE 361 3

CIVE 378 3

CIVE 385 3

CIVE 489 3

CIVE 498 1

GENERAL COURSES (11 HOURS)

CSCE 155N 3

COMM 286 3

JGEN 200 3

ENGR 10/30 0

ENGR 20 0

ACE ELECTIVES (18 HOURS)

ACE 5 3

ACE 6 3

ACE 7 3

ACE 8 3

ACE 9 3

PR. DEV. 3

Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature ____________________________________ Date _____________

Approved: Advisor ____________________________________ Date _____________

Approved: Department Chair ____________________________________ Date _____________

Required Courses Credit

Hours

Transfer

Hours

UNL

Complete

In

Progress

Others

Needed

Substitute

Courses

Offered

MATHEMATICS COURSES (19 HOURS)

MATH 106 5

MATH 107 4

MATH 208 4

MATH 221 3

MATH 380 3

SCIENCE COURSES (12 HOURS)

CHEM 109 4

PHYS 211 4 CHEM 110/

PHYS 212 4

ENGINEERING MECHANICS COURSES (9 HOURS) MECH 223 3

MECH 325 3

MECH 373 3

DESIGN ELECTIVES (9 HOURS)

CIVE 3

CIVE 3

CIVE 3

TECHNICAL ELETIVES (12 HOURS)

CIVE 3

CIVE 3

CIVE/GNRL 3

CIVE/GNRL 3

SCIENCE ELECTIVE (4 HOURS)

SCI 4

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 130

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Approved: College Dean ____________________________________ Date _____________

Options for Enhancing your Academic Career as an Undergraduate

Enrolling in ACE Electives to Complement Your BSCE Degree

Some ACE electives in Categories 5 through 9 are well-suited for your personal success and degree in civil engineering.

Below are a few of these courses.

ACE

Category

Course

Number Course Name Course Description

5, 7 ARCH

240

Architecture History

and Theory I

Survey of the development of architecture from prehistory to the mid-eighteenth

century.

6 EDPS

209(X)

Strategies for Academic

Success

Comprehensive examination of learning theory and practice of learning

strategies related to motivation, time management, memory, lecture note taking,

text processing, knowledge representation, test review, test taking, and error

analysis in academic settings.

6 FINA

260(X) Personal Finance

Introductory course in the finance area with concentration in personal financial

applications. Includes: income and occupation, expenditures, budgeting,

consumerism, taxes, consumer credit, banking services, savings and savings

instruments, life insurance, social security, annuities, pensions, health insurance

and care, automobile, fire, and property insurance, home ownership,

investments and securities, mutual funds, and estate planning including wills,

trusts, estates, death taxes, and gift taxes.

6, 9 GEOG

181

Quality of the

Environment

Analysis of human's role in altering the quality of the environment through their

impact on eco-health, transformation of the landscape, and spatial organization

and behavior.

7 ARCH

241

Architecture History

and Theory II

Survey of the history and theory of architecture from the mid-eighteenth century

to the present day.

8 ARCH

107

Sustainability Basics

and the Built

Environment

Introduction to the fundamentals, principles and current assessments relative to

responsible, sustainable design as applied to the built environment.

9 ENSC 110 Energy in Perspective Scientific principles and historical interpretation to place energy use in the

context of pressing societal, environmental and climate issues.

9 COMM

211

Intercultural

Communication

Exploration of culture as a dimension of all communicative activity.

Communication between cultural groups in a variety of contexts, e.g.

interpersonal relationships, groups, organizations, politics, and international

relations.

9 GEOG

140

Introduction to Human

Geography

Human populations, cultures, and landscapes, with particular attention to

human-environment relations and global interconnections.

Early and strategic use of key ACE electives minimizes the number of total credits to obtain a minor in business, math or

construction management in addition to a major in civil engineering. See page 5 in this document for more information

about approved minors.

College of Engineering Study Abroad Opportunities

The College’s Study Abroad Program offers students the opportunity to visit significant sites around the world and learn

about the how and why of engineering, science and technology throughout time. Program locations in the recent past have

included Brazil, Italy, Great Britain, France, Greece, Egypt and China. Students with a study abroad experience approved

by UNL may apply for a waiver of their ACE 9 requirement. For more information about this program see the Current

Students section of the College of Engineering website. As of 8-6-14, Ms. Lark Bear, Career Development and Academic

Advising Coordinator (lbear1@unl.edu, 402-472-7073) in the College of Engineering Student Services Center (within the

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Engineering Library, Room W204.1) is the most knowledgeable study-abroad resource. If you are considering a study

abroad opportunity, CONSULT WITH YOUR CIVIL ENGINEERING ADVISOR PRIOR TO PRIORITY

REGISTRATION to insure that you understand how the course credit may apply to your degree requirements.

Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Seniors

Undergraduate seniors at UNL may enroll in up to 12 hours of credit for graduate courses taken in addition to

the courses necessary for their undergraduate degree, provided that these credits are earned the calendar year

prior to receipt of the Bachelor of Science degree.

Before registering, seniors must obtain approval for the Dean of Graduate Studies on the “Hold for Credit

Form”, available in 1100 Seaton Hall. Holding graduate credit keeps a senior registered as a member of the

undergraduate college and allows one to continue any undergraduate scholarship or financial aid awarded.

Courses taken before one graduates do not always transfer as graduate credit at other institutions nor can there

be a guarantee from the Office of Graduate Studies that these courses would apply toward a particular graduate

program. Most other institutions will transfer up to 6 graduate credit hours.

In most circumstances, it is best to hold credit (as noted above). However, under certain conditions, UNL

seniors who are within 9 hours of graduation may apply, provide a Senior Check Form and if accepted into a

degree program, may be granted admission to UNL Graduate Studies. It would make one ineligible to continue

any undergraduate scholarship or financial aid but would allow one to apply for financial support, fellowships,

or assistantships open to graduate students.

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Student Organizations & Activities in the UNL College of Engineering

The College of Engineering has a variety of student activities and organizations. Your participation will improve your awareness of

the professions, your contacts with others, and the development of your leadership skills.

General College of Engineering Organizations:

National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

Open to all engineering students. This is the engineering society for all engineering disciplines and is open to all students. The chapter

has regular meetings with speakers of general interest. The group organizes the career fair at E-Week and in September sponsors a

Fundamentals Exam sign-up meeting. NSPE in general gets involved in community projects and as experts to assist in the legislative

process plus many other activities.

Society of Women Engineering (SWE)

Open to all engineering students in the College of Engineering.

Student Executive Board

The student government for the College made up of representatives of the student organizations.

E-Week

A large public relations effort held in the spring. The Student Executive Board selects student leaders and any volunteers are needed.

Blueprint

A college magazine and newsletter published by the student staff. Volunteers are needed.

Special Organizations:

Each major area in the College of Engineering has student branches of professional societies. These are open to all students interested

in that major. If you have questions, contact the appropriate departmental office:

American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)

American Society of Chemical Engineers (ASChE)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) (Computer Science)

Associated General Contractors (AGC) (Construction Management)

Institute of Electronic & Electrical Engineers (IEEE)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Honoraries

Students who establish strong academic records in the first two years may be invited to become members of the Nebraska Chapter of

National Honor Societies.

Tau Beta Pi

This is the National All Engineering Honor society. Students are elected to Tau Beta Pi as juniors or seniors. Regular meetings are

held and the Chapter assists the College and community in various service functions.

Student Organizations Focusing on Civil Engineering:

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

This is the professional society for all civil engineers. Students are encouraged to join as freshmen to learn more about civil

engineering and meet other civil engineering students and practicing civil engineers from the community. Regular meetings are held

each month. Meeting notices are posted throughout Nebraska Hall and announced in Civil Engineering classes.

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

This is the professional society for civil engineers planning to specialize in transportation engineering. Several meetings are held in the

fall and spring semesters. Meeting notices are posted throughout Nebraska Hall and announced in Civil Engineering classes.

Chi Epsilon (XE)

This is the National Civil Engineering Honor Society. Students are elected to Chi Epsilon as juniors or seniors. Regular meetings are

held and the students assist the Department in various service functions.

Water Environment Federation/American Water Work Association (AWWA-WEF)

This is a joint student chapter of two professional societies for engineers who plan to specialize in environmental engineering. Each

semester the group has approximately two meetings on the Lincoln campus, one field trip to an environmental treatment facility, and

attends one professional society conference in Nebraska. Meeting notices are posted throughout Nebraska Hall.

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Civil Engineering Student Advising Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I know which curriculum year (also referred to as bulletin, catalog or requirement year) applies for my degree?

A: A student is normally expected to follow the curriculum requirements identified in the UNL Undergraduate Bulletin from the

academic year you enter the College of Engineering. A student is allowed to follow a curriculum from an Undergraduate Bulletin in a

year AFTER the time of his/her initial semester (see the “Bulletin to Use” section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for specific details),

but the student MUST complete all of the requirements for the curriculum in the NEWER bulletin and cannot pick and choose

different elements from earlier program years that differ. Your curriculum year is shown in MyRED and on your degree audit.

Q: How can I find out who my advisor is?

A: There are multiple ways find your advisor.

1) MyRED: On the MyRed homepage, the advisor can be found in the “Academics” box (in the lower right corner).

2) See the receptionist in the Civil Engineering Office at N104 Scott Engineering Center Link. The office phone number is 402-

472-2371.

3) The primary civil engineering advisor at the College administration level is Kevin Sueper (ksueper2@unl.edu). The primary

civil engineering advisor at the Department level is Dr. Daniel Linzell, dlinzell@unl.edu, 402-472-2371.

Q: What do I have to do to pre-register for CIVE 221, Geometric Control Systems?

A: See the staff in the Civil Engineering Department Office at N104 Scott Engineering Center Link to sign up after talking with your

advisor. CIVE 221 is offered in the fall and spring semesters.

Q: What courses may I take as pass/no pass credits?

A: The courses ENGR 10, 20, 30 and 400 are all offered only as pass/no pass credit. However, students are only required to take

ENGR 10 OR ENGR 30 (not both). Also, CIVE students are not required to take ENGR 400. It is a College of Engineering policy that

the only other classes you may take as pass/no pass are up to 12 hours of the required categories of ACE electives.

Q: Who has the authority to approve transfer credit from another University or College?

A: Authorized representatives for Associate Dean of Engineering, Dr. David Jones have this authority including Lori Straatmann

(lstraatmann2@unl.edu) and Kevin Sueper (ksueper2@unl.edu). Go to the College of Engineering’s Student Services Center at W204

Nebraska Hall or contact your CIVE academic advisor.

Q: I want to transfer a class from another Nebraska College/University. Is there a table of equivalent classes?

A: Yes, there are tables on-line at http://admissions.unl.edu/nebraska/equivalency.aspx that list the UNL equivalent to many classes

taken at other Nebraska community colleges and 4-year colleges. UNL uses these tables to identify the equivalent course for transfer

credit whenever possible.

Q: Do I have to apply for admission to the degree program or is this done automatically?

A: The Civil Engineering Department Undergraduate Advising Committee Chair reviews student files when a student reaches at least

43 hours of engineering-related course credits and has completed PHYS 211, and MECH 223, 325 and 373. You do not have to fill

out an application. Please note that many students are put on "hold" until completing all of the science and engineering coursework

listed in the CIVE degree plan for the first four semesters. Admission to the degree program is required to take any 400-level

CIVE class. For complete information regarding admission to the degree program, see page 6 in this document.

NOTE: The Department's goal for the admission process is to confirm that the student has the academic strength to successfully

complete the BS CIVE program. Once the required classes are completed, the student is either accepted into the program or the

student is sent a letter requesting the student to meet with the Department’s leadership to discuss his/her academic progress.

Q: I earned a grade below a “C” in a course. Should I retake the class?

A: If a student earns a grade less than a “C”, the CIVE faculty generally encourages the student to retake the course. This is

especially true if the class is a prerequisite to another course required for the BS CIVE degree or if the course is PHYS 211, MECH

223, 325 or 373. In some cases, students must retake a class before being considered for admission to the CIVE Degree program.

Admission to the CIVE Degree program is required to enroll in 400-level CIVE courses. Although the Civil Engineering

Undergraduate Advising Committee reviews files on an individual basis, the requirements are listed on page 6 in this document.

Q: I am thinking of taking a minor. What is the process?

A: You need to look at page 5 in this handout for complete details. It is important to recognize the interest in a minor as soon as

possible to make best use of dual-purpose elective credits.

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Civil Engineering Student Advising Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Continued

Q: I am finding classes like MECH 223, MECH 325, and MECH 373 are tough and I would like split these up and take one a

semester. Is that acceptable?

A: MECH 223, 325, and 373 are prerequisites for most CIVE 300-level classes and the 300- level CIVE classes are prerequisites for

the 400-level classes. The MECH classes are required for admission to the CIVE degree program, thus delaying taking any MECH

class will likely delay your graduation.

Q: What are ENGR 10, 20, and 30, and am I required to enroll in all of them?

A: ENGR 10, 20, and 30 are 0 credit courses offered by the College of Engineering.

Engineering students generally have to complete 2 of these courses (either ENGR 10 or 30 and then ENGR 20). For the first

requirement, students generally take either ENGR 10 or ENGR 30, although in certain circumstances they will take CSCE 10 (if

students are majoring in Computer Engineering) or CEHS 10 (if required by a special program, such as varsity athletics). These are

orientation courses, which are intended to help students adjust to the college environment and to UNL. ENGR 10 is intended for

incoming freshmen in or exploring the College of Engineering while ENGR 30 is for students who have transferred to UNL from

another postsecondary institution. The second requirement is ENGR 20, which is intended to assist students in their career

development. Examples of topics that are discussed in ENGR 20 include resume writing, interviewing, internships, and education

abroad. In select cases where the student already has a decent amount of professional experience (such as a student coming back to

college for a second bachelor’s degree after working in a different field), ENGR 20 may be waived (see Lark Bear in Engineering

Student Services if you would like to see if this would be an option for you); however, most students will end up taking ENGR 20.

ENGR 10/30 may also be waived in select circumstances, such as when a student began in a different major, but later changed his/her

major to one in engineering (visit with an academic advisor in Engineering Student Services if you believe this would apply to you).

Q: Can I take a CIVE class without having all the prerequisites?

A: At the 100, 200, and 300 level, the answer is almost always no. If you enroll in a class without the prerequisite, you may be

required to drop the class during the first week or two of the semester. No individual other than the chair of the department in which

the course is taught (or his designated representative) has the right to waive prerequisites. If you feel you have a good reason for

asking for an exception to the prerequisite rule, please see the Department Chair.

Q: Are there any prerequisites for Senior Design (CIVE 489)?

A: Yes. For entry into the Senior Design course, students must have completed all required courses in 4 of the 5 areas of

specialization (environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources) and be concurrently enrolled in the final

required course. A student must also be in his/her last semester of courses. Exceptions must be cleared by the Department Chair. It is

desirable to take CIVE 385 before CIVE 489 but acceptable to take it the same semester as CIVE 489. Contact Dr. Daniel Linzell,

(dlinzell@unl.edu) with questions.

Q: Can I take all my General Technical Electives from the Civil Engineering Department?

A: Yes, but you may choose to take up to 6 credit hours from the approved list of courses in science, mathematics, or other

engineering departments. See the approved list on page 3.

Q: Can a CIVE Design Elective course count as a CIVE or General Technical Elective after the Design Elective requirement

has been fulfilled?

A: Yes.

Q: How may study-abroad courses apply to requirements of a BS CIVE degree?

A: Courses taken at international institutions may be evaluated as being equivalent to a number of either required or elective courses,

depending on their content. As of 8-8-14, Ms. Lark Bear, Career Development and Academic Advising Coordinator (lbear1@unl.edu,

402-472-7073) in the College of Engineering Student Support Center (within the Engineering Library, Room W204.1) is the most

knowledgeable study-abroad resource to learn about opportunities. If you consider studying abroad, consult with the civil

engineering undergraduate advising chair (Dr. Daniel Linzell, dlinzell@unl.edu, 402-472-2371) prior to your registration to

insure that you understand how the course credit may apply to your degree requirements.

Q: What if I need to take more than 18 credit hours in the fall or spring semester?

A: The maximum number of credits per fall/spring semester that the College of Engineering allows is 18 credits. There are different

maximums for different summer sessions, depending on the sessions being attended. If for some reason you must enroll in more, you

would obtain permission from your advisor and the Dean’s Office/Engineering Student Services. Forms that will need to be filled out

can be found in Engineering Student Services.

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Frequently Used Websites by Civil Engineering Undergraduates

Title Website URL Description

CIVE Curriculum

Handouts, Advisor

List, Academic

Program Year List

http://www.engineering.unl.edu/civil/undergraduate/advising-

resources.shtml

Details of interest about the

UNL Civil Engineering

program

ACE

Certified

Courses

http://www.ace.unl.edu

List of ACE electives that

can be taken to fulfill

College of Engineering

requirements, includes the

category that each elective

fulfills

Civil Engineering

Website http://www.civil.unl.edu/

Official UNL civil

engineering website

Contracting a class

for the Honors

Program

http://honors.unl.edu/honors-course-contract

Information on how to

contract a class to receive

Honors credit in a non-

Honors course in which you

are enrolled

Graduation

Application

Procedures

http://registrar.unl.edu/resources/forms/DEGRAPPNEW.pdf

Information on degree

application to be completed

prior to graduation

Honors

Program http://honors.unl.edu/

Home page of UNL Honors

Program, contains all

information related to

Honors Program

Salaries of UNL

Graduates http://www.unl.edu/careers/reported-grad-salaries

Reported salaries of UNL

graduates by degree type:

BS, MS, PhD

Salaries of UNL

Internships and Co-

ops

http://www.unl.edu/careers/internship-wages

Reported salaries of

undergraduate internships

and co-op positions

Transfer Course

Equivalency List

http://admissions.unl.edu/nebraska/equivalency.aspx

https://coursefinder.nebraska.edu/

Lists of courses that transfer

from many different

universities and its UNL

equivalent course

UNL Undergraduate

Bulletin

http://bulletin.unl.edu/undergraduate/

Link to the most current

undergraduate bulletin,

contains information about

admission, policies and all

programs of undergraduate

study offered at UNL