UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for Plan Change or Plan Deletion
Fall 2016
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1. College:
CEFNS
2. Academic Unit:
3. Academic
Plan Name:
Civil Engineering; B.S.E
(CIEGRBSEX)
4. Emphasis:
5. Plan proposal:
Plan Change
New Emphasis
6. Current student learning outcomes of the
plan. If structured as plan/emphasis, include for
both core and emphasis.
Student Learning Outcomes
Civil Engineering B.S.E.
Society’s demand for essentials such as clean water,
efficient transportation systems and sustainable
infrastructure pose large-scale, practical problems. Civil
engineers design and operate facilities such as bridges,
highway systems, waterworks (water supply, storm and
sanitary sewer drainage and wastewater treatment),
dams/levees and foundations. Civil engineering is the
oldest of the engineering disciplines. This exciting
engineering field requires a solid understanding of core
concepts including mathematics, physics, statics,
mechanics of materials, structural analysis, surveying, and
fluid hydraulics. These courses serve as a basis for
advanced content in:
Effective Fall 2015
CECMEE
Plan Deletion
Emphasis Change
Emphasis Deletion
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UNCHANGED
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Transportation (traffic signal systems, highway
design)
 Structural (reinforced concrete, structural steel
design)
 Water resources (hydrology and flood control,
open channel flow, municipal engineering).
 Geotechnical (soil mechanics and foundations)
In addition to this content, our civil engineering curriculum
will provide you with a solid foundation in design, project
management and preparation for professional licensure.
Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, or
are simply interested in a minor, you will be able to enter or
advance in the civil engineering profession confidently as a
result of our rigorous curriculum. By the time you graduate
in our ABET-accredited undergraduate program, you will
have achieved the following student learning outcomes:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science, and engineering.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as
well as to analyze and interpret data.
c. An ability to design a system, component, or
process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.
d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems.
f. An understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility.
g. An ability to communicate effectively.
h. The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context.
i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to,
engage in life-long learning.
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
Effective Fall 2015
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the changing text in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog: (http://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/)
Civil Engineering; B.S.E.
In addition to University Requirements:
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At least 57 units of pre professional
requirements
At least 52 units of major courses
Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be
used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements;
these same courses may also be used to
satisfy major requirements
For this major the liberal studies prefix is
CENE
Elective courses, if needed, to reach an
overall total of at least 129 units
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion
129
Mathematics Required
MAT 239
Additional Fees/Program Fees
Required
University Honors Program
Optional
Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate
Plan
Optional
Progression Plan Link
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Major Requirements
Take the following 110 - 112 units:
Pre professional Requirements (57-58 units)
Mathematics and Science courses (30-31 units)
 MAT 136*, MAT 137*, MAT 238*, MAT 239
(15 units)
 CHM 151*, CHM 151L (5 units)
 PHY 161*, PHY 262* (7 units)
 Select from: (GLG 101 and GLG 103), GLG
107, (GLG 112 and GLG 112L), GLG 115, ENV
230 (3-4 units)
Engineering Science courses (25 units)
o EGR 186* (3 units)
o CENE 180*, CENE 225*, CENE 251*,
CENE 253*, CENE 253L, CENE 286* (16
units)
Effective Fall 2015
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Civil Engineering; B.S.E.
In addition to University Requirements:
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At least 57 units of pre professional
requirements
At least 52 units of major courses
Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be
used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements;
these same courses may also be used to
satisfy major requirements
For this major the liberal studies prefix is
CENE
Elective courses, if needed, to reach an
overall total of at least 129 units
Please note that you may be able to use some
courses to meet more than one requirement.
Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion
129
Mathematics Required
MAT 239
Additional Fees/Program Fees
Required
University Honors Program
Optional
Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate
Plan
Optional
Progression Plan Link
View Progression Plan
Major Requirements
Take the following 110 - 112 units:
Pre professional Requirements (57-58 units)
Mathematics and Science courses (30-31 units)
 MAT 136*, MAT 137*, MAT 238*, MAT 239
(15 units)
 CHM 151*, CHM 151L (5 units)
 PHY 161*, PHY 262* (7 units)
 Select from: (GLG 101 and GLG 103), GLG
107, (GLG 112 and GLG 112L), GLG 115, ENV
230 (3-4 units)
Engineering Science courses (25 units)
o EGR 186* (3 units)
o CENE 180*, CENE 225*, CENE 251*,
CENE 253*, CENE 253L, CENE 286* (16
units)
o ME 252, ME 291 (6 units)
Additional requirements include:
o PHI 105 or PHI 331 (3 units)
o ME 252, ME 291 (6 units)
Additional requirements include:
o PHI 105 or PHI 331 (3 units)
Major Courses (52-53 units)
 CENE 150, CENE 270*, CENE 333*, CENE
333L, CENE 336*, CENE 376*, CENE 383*,
CENE 383L*, CENE 418, CENE 420*, CENE
431, CENE 438, CENE 450 (36 units)
 EGR 386W* (3 units)
 (CENE 476 and CENE 486C) or (EGR 476C
and EGR 486C) (4-5 units)
Major Courses (52-53 units)
 CENE 150, CENE 270*, CENE 333*, CENE
333L, CENE 336*, CENE 376*, CENE 383*,
CENE 383L*, CENE 418, CENE 420*, CENE
431, CENE 431L, CENE 438, CENE 450 (36
units)
 EGR 386W* (3 units)
 (CENE 476 and CENE 486C) or (EGR 476C
and EGR 486C) (4-5 units)
Select Technical coursework from the following
distribution (9 units):
Select Technical coursework from the following
o CENE 436, CENE 477, CENE 545 (3 units) distribution (9 units):
o CENE 280, CENE 330, CENE 332, CENE
o CENE 436, CENE 477, CENE 545 (3
335, CENE 410L, CENE 434, CENE 440,
units)
CENE 460, CENE 485, CENE 497, CENE
o CENE 280, CENE 330, CENE 332, CENE
499, CENE 540, CENE 543, CENE 550,
335, CENE 410L, CENE 434, CENE 436,
CENE 560, CENE 568 or CENE 599 (3-6
CENE 440, CENE 460, CENE 477, CENE
units)
485, CENE 497, CENE 499, CENE 540,
o CM 329, CM 388, CM 391, CM 460, CM
CENE 543, CENE 545, CENE 550, CENE
403, CS 122, EE 188, ME 340, ME 435, ME
560, CENE 568, CENE 580 or CENE 599
450, ME 451, ME 454, ME 455 (0-3 units)
(3-6-9 units)
o CM 329, CM 388, CM 391, CM 460, CM
*Pre requisities to Engineering coursework that
403, CS 122, EE 188, ME 340, ME 435, ME
must be completed with grades of "C" or better.
450, ME 451, ME 454, ME 455 (0-3 units)
In addition, ENG 105 must be completed with a
grade of "C" or better.
*Pre requisities to Engineering coursework that
must be completed with grades of "C" or better.
If you wish to enhance your education in the
In addition, ENG 105 must be completed with a
area of environmental engineering, mechanical
grade of "C" or better.
engineering, mathematics, or construction
management, you can easily pursue a minor in
If you wish to enhance your education in the
each discipline with the addition of a small
area of environmental engineering, mechanical
number of courses and by consulting with the
engineering, mathematics, or construction
respective disciplinary advisors.
management, you can easily pursue a minor in
each discipline with the addition of a small
General Electives
number of courses and by consulting with the
Additional coursework is required, if, after you
respective disciplinary advisors.
have met the previously described requirements,
you have not yet completed a total of 129 units
General Electives
of credit.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you
have met the previously described requirements,
You may take these remaining courses from any you have not yet completed a total of 129 units
academic areas, using these courses to pursue
of credit.
your specific interests and goals. We encourage
Effective Fall 2015
you to consult with your advisor to select the
courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites
or transfer credits as electives if they weren't
used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies
requirements.)
Additional Information
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Our overarching learning goals are stated as
our Program Objectives; within three to five
years of obtaining a bachelor's degree, a
graduate is expected to achieve the
following:
o Be employed in the engineering field or a
professional field consistent with one’s
career goals, or pursuing a graduate
degree;
o Participate in continuing education or
professional development activities;
o Be a registered professional engineer or
be pursuing registration if consistent with
one’s career goals;
o Demonstrate a career path that shows
development as a leader; and
o Engage in activities that benefit society
You may not have more than one grade of
"D" in your required engineering,
mathematics, and science courses.
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Plan Option
This program is available as an Accelerated
Undergraduate/Graduate Plan. Accelerated
Programs provide the opportunity for
outstanding undergraduates working on their
bachelor’s degree to simultaneously begin work
on a master’s degree, which may allow them to
complete both degrees in an accelerated manner
by applying 6 units toward both degrees.
Students must apply to the accelerated program
and the master’s program by the application
deadline, and meet all requirements as listed on
the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Programs to
be considered for admission. Admission to
Effective Fall 2015
You may take these remaining courses from any
academic areas, using these courses to pursue
your specific interests and goals. We encourage
you to consult with your advisor to select the
courses that will be most advantageous to you.
(Please note that you may also use prerequisites
or transfer credits as electives if they weren't
used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies
requirements.)
Additional Information


Our overarching learning goals are stated as
our Program Objectives; within three to five
years of obtaining a bachelor's degree, a
graduate is expected to achieve the
following:
o Be employed in the engineering field or a
professional field consistent with one’s
career goals, or pursuing a graduate
degree;
o Participate in continuing education or
professional development activities;
o Be a registered professional engineer or
be pursuing registration if consistent with
one’s career goals;
o Demonstrate a career path that shows
development as a leader; and
o Engage in activities that benefit society
You may not have more than one grade of
"D" in your required engineering,
mathematics, and science courses.
Be aware that some courses may have
prerequisites that you must also take. For
prerequisite information click on the course or
see your advisor.
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Plan Option
This program is available as an Accelerated
Undergraduate/Graduate Plan. Accelerated
Programs provide the opportunity for
outstanding undergraduates working on their
bachelor’s degree to simultaneously begin work
on a master’s degree, which may allow them to
complete both degrees in an accelerated manner
by applying 6 units toward both degrees.
Students must apply to the accelerated program
and the master’s program by the application
programs is competitive and qualified applicants
may be denied because of limits on the number
of students admitted each year. Be sure to
speak with your advisor regarding your interest
in Accelerated Programs.
PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION
Program fees are established by the Arizona
Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of
$500 per year in students' Junior and Senior
years has been approved for this program.
deadline, and meet all requirements as listed on
the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Programs to
be considered for admission. Admission to
programs is competitive and qualified applicants
may be denied because of limits on the number
of students admitted each year. Be sure to
speak with your advisor regarding your interest
in Accelerated Programs.
PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION
Program fees are established by the Arizona
Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of
$500 per year in students' Junior and Senior
years has been approved for this program.
8. Justification for proposal:
Program assessment indicated that current CENE 333L (2 units) should be broken into two 1unit labs (CENE 333L and 431L) to provide more emphasis on fundamental concepts.
Electives revision due to change in common coursework requirement.
9. Will this proposal impact other plans, sub plans, or course offerings, etc.?
Yes
No
If yes, list and include evidence of notification to and/or response from each impacted academic unit
as necessary
Answer 10-13 for UCC/ECCC only:
10. A major is differentiated from another major by required course commonality: 24 18* units of the
required coursework to complete the major must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a
required element in another major), to that major. Does this plan have 24 18 units of unique required
credit?
Yes
No
* At least 18 required units of the major should be unique to that major to differentiate it from
other majors as a guideline. Require that the distinctiveness of the degree program be evident
through a well-articulated (1) Degree Program Purpose, (2) Degree Program Learning
Outcomes, and (3) explanation for why the specified curriculum requirements are necessary
for students to achieve the Degree Program Student Learning Outcomes as illustrated in the
program’s Curriculum Map/ Matrix and narrative describing the design of the degree program
curriculum. Requests for exceptions for a major with fewer than 18 required units should be
prepared to articulate in addition to the requirements outlined above, how a degree program is
satisfying sufficient student mastery of articulated learning outcomes in fewer than 18
required units.
11. An emphasis is differentiated from another emphasis by required course commonality: 15 units of
the required coursework to complete the emphasis must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use
as a required element in another emphasis), to that emphasis. Do the emphases each have 15 units
of unique required credit?
Yes
No
12. An undergraduate certificate is differentiated from another certificate by required course
Effective Fall 2015
commonality: 12 units of the required coursework to complete the certificate must be unique (i.e. not
common or not dual use as a required element in another certificate), to that certificate. Does this
certificate have 12 units of unique required credit?
Yes
No
13. A minor is differentiated from another minor by required course commonality: 12 units of
the
required coursework to complete the minor must be unique, (i.e. not common or not dual use as a
required element in another minor), to that minor. Does this minor have 12 units of unique required
credit?
Yes
No
Answer 14-17 for UGC only:
14. Master’s degrees are differentiated from one another by required curriculum and course
commonality: at least 12 units of required coursework to complete the degree must be unique (i.e. not
common or for dual use as a required element in another degree).
Does this degree contain at least 12 unique units of required credit?
Yes
No
15. Emphases within a Master’s degree are differentiated by required curriculum and course
commonality: at least 9 units of required coursework to complete the emphasis must be unique (i.e.
not common or not dual use as a required element in another emphasis).
Do emphases contain at least 9 unique units of required credit?
Yes
No
16. If this is a non-thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 24 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
17. If this is a thesis plan, does it require a minimum of 18 units of formal graded coursework?
Yes
No
If no, explain why this proposal should be approved.
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
12/15/2015
Date
Approvals:
Bridget Bero
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
12/9/2015
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Effective Fall 2015
Date
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
UGC Approval (Graduate-Level Plans Only)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
From: Bridget Bero
Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2015 1:54 PM
To: Stuart S Galland <Stuart.Galland@nau.edu>
Subject: CECMEE_CIvBSE, CECMEE_EnEBSE, CENE333L, CENE431L, CENE477, CENE577, CENE580
I approve all these!
Thx,
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Effective Fall 2015