Civil Engineering, BS, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Sample Plan for New Students

This is a sample plan and not the only way to complete this degree. *Some classes have prerequisites or co-requisites.

Degree Requirements

  • Minimum Credits Required: 180
  • Credits in Major: 134
  • Minimum GPA for Cumulative: 2.5
  • Minimum GPA in Major: 2.5
  • *Choose between CEEGR 3260 – Transportation Engineering, CEEGR 3280 – Timber Design, CEEGR 3760 – Environmental Law, or CEEGR 3860 – Sustainable Engineering.
  • **Choose between CEEGR 4470 – Structural Design I and CEEGR 4490 – Structural Design II, or CEEGR 4740 – Water/Wastewater Engineering and CEEGR 4750 – Hazardous Waste Engineering.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination is required for graduation.

For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., use this plan in conjunction with the online catalog at SeattleU Catalog for the current year.

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Math Courses MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5)
Engineering Courses CEEGR 1050 – Engineering Graphics & Communication (3) PHYS 1210/1211 – Mechanics & Lab (5) PHYS 1220/1221 – Electricity & Magnetism & Lab (5)
Core Requirements CEEGR 1000 – Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering (1) UCOR 1XXX University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX University Core (5)

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Math Courses MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) MATH 2340 – Differential Equations (4)
Engineering Courses CHEM 1500/1501 – General Chemistry I & Lab (5) CEEGR 3020 – Global Engineering Economics (3) CEEGR 2210/2220 – Mechanics of Materials I & Lab (5)
Core Requirements MEGR 2100 – Statics (4) UCOR 2XXX University Core (5) UCOR 2XXX University Core (5)

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Math & Engineering Courses MATH 2315 – Probability, Statistics, and Data Computation (5) CEEGR 3230 – Mechanics of Materials II (4) CEEGR 3110 – Surveying and Geomatics (5)
Other Engineering Courses CEEGR 3310/3370 – Fluid Mechanics & Lab (5) CEEGR 3530 – Soil Mechanics (5) CEEGR 3420 – Environmental Engineering Chemistry (4)
Additional Requirements CEEGR 3510 – Engineering Geology (4) CEEGR 3710 – Water Resources I (4) CEEGR 3350 – Applied Hydraulics (4)

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Engineering Courses CEEGR 4450 – Structural Mechanics (5) CEEGR 4470 or 4740** (4) CEEGR 4490 or 4750** (4)
Design Projects CEEGR 4870 – Engineering Design I (3) CEEGR 4880 – Engineering Design II (4) CEEGR 4890 – Engineering Design III (3)
Core Requirements CEEGR 4730 – Principles of Environmental Engineering (5) UCOR 3XXX University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX University Core (5)

University Core Requirements

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences .

Module II:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900-2940 Ethical Reasoning.

Module III:

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges .

Curriculum Notes

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.  

Contact the Science and Engineering Advising Center for assistance with your academic planning.

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