Civil Engineering - B.S.

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Civil Engineering requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.

Major Requirements

Math and Science required courses: 28 sh

CHM 1110General Chemistry I

4 sh

PHY 2210University Physics I

4 sh

PHY 2220University Physics II

4 sh

MTH 1510Calculus I

4 sh

MTH 2510Calculus II

4 sh

MTH 2520Multivariable Calculus and Analytic Geometry

4 sh

MTH 3510Differential Equations

4 sh

Choose at least one of the following additional math/science courses: 4 sh

BIO 1112Introductory Cell Biology

3 sh

BIO 1113Cell Biology Laboratory

1 sh

BIO 1514Biodiversity

4 sh

MTH 2310Linear Algebra

4 sh

ENS 3210Urban Ecology

4 sh

CHM 1120General Chemistry II

4 sh

BIO 3602/ENS 3460Wetlands Ecology and Management

4 sh

Engineering Foundations and Design courses: 31 sh

EGR 1210Introduction to Engineering

3 sh

EGR 1230Engineering Graphical Communication

2 sh

CSC 1300Computer Science I

4 sh

EGR 2060Engineering Mechanics - Statics

3 sh

EGR 2080Engineering Mechanics - Dynamics

3 sh

EGR 2260Structure and Properties of Materials

4 sh

EGR 2210Engineering Design for Service

4 sh

EGR 4970Senior Engineering Design I

4 sh

EGR 4971Senior Engineering Design II

4 sh

EGR 0070Senior Comprehensive Evaluation

0 sh

Social Science and Humanities courses: 8 sh

Choose one economics and one ethics course. These courses may count toward the Elon Core Curriculum requirements. Possible options include the following courses. For other courses in this category seek approval of the Director of Engineering Programs.

ECO 1000Principles of Economics

4 sh

ECO 2300Statistics for Decision Making

4 sh

PHL 2120Ethical Practice

4 sh

PHL 2150Ethics and Decision Making

4 sh

PHL 3480/REL 3480Environmental Ethics

4 sh

Choose seven of the following engineering elective courses: 28 sh

EGR 2520Introduction to Environmental Engineering

4 sh

EGR 3060Mechanics of Solids

4 sh

EGR 3080Engineering Fluid Mechanics

4 sh

EGR 3100/PHY 3100Engineering Thermodynamics

4 sh

EGR 3530Soil Mechanics

4 sh

EGR 3540Hydrology

4 sh

EGR 3560Structural Analysis

4 sh

EGR 4100Heat and Mass Transfer

4 sh

EGR 4220Water and Wastewater Treatment

4 sh

Total Credit Hours: 99


Program Outcomes

Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

Communicate effectively with a range of audiences

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