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For Curriculum Catalog Year
FALL 2017 – SPRING 2018
Civil Engineering
Undergraduate
Program Manual
University of Nebraska
Lincoln Campus
Civil Engineering Department Office
N104 Scott Engineering Center Link
402-472-2371
Updated September 2017
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 21, 2017 - August 11, 2018, to which this document
applies, you should refer to the curriculum program handout for
the appropriate catalog year.
Contact Ashley West at [email protected] for an archived
curriculum program handout for a previous catalog year or access
online at engineering.unl.edu/civil/civil-advising-resources/
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 Catalog 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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2017 – 2018 Academic Year Undergraduate Catalog
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
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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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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
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Civil Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program Lincoln Campus 2017-2018 UNL Catalog
130 Credit Hours (min) Revised 6/23/2017
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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
ECEN 211 Elements of Electrical Engineering GEOL 101 Dynamic Earth (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 Linear Algebra* 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 ENTR 423
AECN 357 FREN 102, 201, 202
AERO 331, 332 GERM 102, 201, 202
ALEC 202, 302, 477 HIST 422
ARCH 107, 240, 241, 411 IMSE 328, 406, 407
BLAW 300, 371, 372 JAPN 102, 201, 202
BSEN 206 JOUR 444
CHEM 221, 251, 252 MATH 314, 322, 324, 340, 432, 433
CHIN 102, 202, 202 MLSC 301, 302
CIVE
419, 421, 422, 439, 425, 426, 427, 430, 431,
432, 434, 436, 440, 441, 443, 444, , 446,
447, 451, 452, 454, 455, 456, 458, 459, ,
461, 462, 463, 464, 468, 469, 471, 472, 475,
481, 498, 499H
MNGT 300, 360, 361, 414
MRKT 300, 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 FINA 300
ENGR 100, 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 Catalog ( https://catalog.unl.edu/undergraduate/) for the specific requirements for
each minor. Minors may be added to the Undergraduate Catalog 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 Catalog 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 Catalog 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 Catalog 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 Catalog 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 catalog (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 Catalog Year 2017-2018
Name: ___________________________ NU ID: ________________ Date of Analysis: _______________
Catalog 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 _____________
Approved: College Dean ____________________________________ 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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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 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 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 8-6-17, Ms. Lark Bear, Career Coordinator
([email protected], 402-472-7073) in the College of Engineering Student Services Center (within the Engineering Library,
Room W204.1) is the most knowledgeable study-abroad resource. If you are considering a study abroad opportunity,
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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)
American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Engineers Without Borders
Water Environment Federation (WEF)
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)
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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 Catalog from the
academic year you enter the College of Engineering. A student is allowed to follow a curriculum from an Undergraduate Catalog in a
year AFTER the time of his/her initial semester (see the “Catalog to Use” section of the Undergraduate Catalog for specific details),
but the student MUST complete all of the requirements for the curriculum in the NEWER catalog 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 level/in Engineering Student Services is Kevin Sueper
([email protected]). The primary civil engineering advisor at the Department level is Dr. Daniel Linzell, [email protected],
402-472-2371.
Q: What do I have to do to pre-register for CIVE 221, Geometric Control Systems?
A: The course waitlist for CIVE 221 is online at http://go.unl.edu/cive221. 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. Asgarpoor have this authority including Lori Straatmann
([email protected]) and Kevin Sueper ([email protected]). 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,. 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,
([email protected]) 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 Coordinator ([email protected], 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 Department Chair (Dr. Daniel
Linzell, [email protected], 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://engineering.unl.edu/civil/civil-advising-resources/
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-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/online-graduation-application
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
Lists of courses that transfer
from many different
universities and its UNL
equivalent course
UNL Undergraduate
Catalog
https://catalog.unl.edu/undergraduate/catalog
Link to the most current
undergraduate catalog,
contains information about
admission, policies and all
programs of undergraduate
study offered at UNL