Civil Engineering Student Handbook
Civil Engineering Program
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY
NORMAL, AL
FALL 2012
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CONTENTS
Code of Ethics of Engineers ......................................................................................................3
Civil Engineering Program Overview .................................................................................4 – 6
Civil Engineering Courses and Credit Hours Requirements .....................................................7
Academic Advising....................................................................................................................8
General Policies and Procedures................................................................................................9
Academic Services...................................................................................................................10
Faculty/Advisor and Staff List.................................................................................................11
Student Scholastic Record (SSR).....................................................................................12 – 13
Structure of Civil Engineering Curriculum Flowchart ............................................................14
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CODE OF ETHICS OF ENGINEERS
Adopted from Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
The Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the engineering profession
by the following:
• Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare
• Being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers, and
clients
• Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession
• Supporting the professional technical societies of their disciplines
The Fundamental Canons
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the
performance of their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or
trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and shall not
compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity and
dignity of the profession.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers and shall
provide opportunities for the professional development of those engineers under their
supervision.
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(EXCERPTS FROM 2011 -2012 UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN)
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Room 305 AJBH
Phone: 256-372-5565
Introduction
Civil Engineering is the oldest traditional engineering profession. Civil engineers play an essential role in helping
humanity realize basic needs for shelter, mobility and productivity. Specifically, civil engineers design and construct
public buildings, bridges, highways, water distribution systems, subways, dams, tunnels and almost every structure
that needs to be designed for strength and durability. As civil engineers enhance our standard of living, they
command the respect and appreciation of the community. Civil Engineers contribute to the improvement of human
environment and help make our activities productive, safe, and enjoyable.
Civil Engineering is a very broad field; and it draws from the basic sciences of mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
The scope and complexity of civil engineering, as measured by the degree of involvement and interaction with other
disciplines and professions, continues to grow with that of the nation's economy and population. This field has
always contributed to, and benefited from the advancement of science and technology.
The Department offers a major leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and provides basic courses in
all of the following areas:
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Structural Analysis and Design
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Engineering and Water Resources
Transportation Engineering
The first two years of studies are primarily concentrated on the scientific and mathematical principles that form the
basis of engineering practice. The last two years focus on the applications of these principles to engineering design
and practice. Computer applications are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Mission Statement/Objectives
The Department is committed to preparing its students for immediate entry into the engineering profession as well as
into graduate programs of study. The Department is also committed to research in order to place its faculty and
students at the forefront of development in the profession of civil engineering. This brings the latest advances into
the classroom positioning students to lead the profession into the twenty-first century. The Bachelor of Science
Degree in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The program offers opportunities to students who previously had limited access to education and trains these
students to contribute to the civil engineering profession. It thereby reflects the University’s scope and mission.
The Program Educational Objectives of the Civil Engineering program (modified in October 2011) are to produce
graduates who, after the first few years of their graduation, have:
• Successfully practiced civil engineering in industry and/or government
• Continued to pursue lifelong learning through professional development or completion of advanced studies
(graduate degree, short courses etc.)
• Recognized the need for scholarship, leadership, and services to society.
Programs Offered
Bachelor of Science Degrees
MAJOR
CONCENTRATION
Civil Engineering
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Financial Assistance/Scholarships
Financial assistance is available through the Office of Student Financial Aid in three major types of aid: Federal Aid,
State Aid and Institutional Aid. The School of Engineering and Technology has offered the following scholarships
to eligible engineering students in the recent past and anticipates continuation of the same in the future:
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The Boeing Scholarship
The American Society of Civil Engineers, Alabama Section. Awarded to a senior in Civil
Engineering/AAMU
The Birmingham Construction Industry Authority Scholarship. Awarded to an eligible Engineering major
interested in construction
Alabama Space Grant Consortium Scholarship
Undergraduate/graduate research assistantships through various grants and research contracts
Additional scholarships are available to Civil Engineering majors only, through an annual grant funded by the
Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. In addition, a variety of scholarships are offered through national
competitions by organizations such as the American Institute of Steel Construction, American Concrete Institute,
National Society of Professional Engineers, and American Society of Civil Engineers, etc. Announcements are
posted on the department bulletin board as they are available.
Cooperative Education/Internships
All Civil Engineering majors are encouraged to obtain professional work experience prior to graduation through
Cooperative Education programs administered by the Career Development Services. In the past Civil Engineering
students have participated in Cooperative Education assignments at such locations as the US Corp of Engineers,
Huntsville and Mobile, AL; Alabama Department of Transportation, Huntsville, Gadsden and Montgomery, AL; US
Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO; and many other Government and private organizations. Interested students
should contact the Chairperson of Department of Civil Engineering and the Director of Cooperative Education.
Student/Professional Organizations
All civil engineering majors are strongly encouraged to join the Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE). This professional organization is concerned about the professional, social, and financial security
of its members throughout their lives. The ASCE Student Chapter is the most important and active student
organization in the Department. The Chapter members participate in the local branch meetings and other activities,
such as Habitat for Humanity projects and tutoring underclassmen. The Chapter also attends the yearly Southeastern
Regional ASCE Student Conference and competes with other civil engineering students around the region.
Special Programs/Awards/Recognitions
The Huntsville Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recognizes A&M Student Civil Engineer
of the year at the annual Engineers Week Banquet. Only active members of the A&M ASCE Student Chapter are
considered for nomination by the Civil Engineering Department. The ASCE Alabama Section awards a scholarship
to a senior in Civil Engineering/AAMU.
Admission Policy
Students must meet all admission requirements established by the University and the School of Engineering and
Technology and must satisfy the following requirements:
• Adequate mathematics and sciences background, such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, and
chemistry, preferably in high school
• Meet requirements to exit University College
• Complete EGC 101, Engineering Drawing and Graphics; MTH 125, Calculus I; PHY 105, General Physics
I; and CHE 101/101L, General Chemistry I/Lab.
Department Graduation Requirements
Entering Civil Engineering majors are required to report to the department office and interview with the department
chairperson as soon as possible. Each student admitted to the Department of Civil Engineering is assigned an
advisor for the duration of the program. The advisor will advise the student with proper course sequencing, course
planning, and other academic matters. Each student should have an active file in the department office, which
includes the student's enrollment information and a copy of his or her Student Scholastic Record (SSR) Form. The
SSR should be updated each semester either during the period of academic advisement or pre-registration by the
advisor. The advisor works with the students to keep track of their progress toward the degree. Prerequisites are
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required for approval of any advanced courses. Students are advised to earn a grade of C or better in all prerequisites
before proceeding to any advanced courses.
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Complete the University General Education Curriculum requirements.
Complete the Department and Major Curriculum requirements.
Complete the minimum number of semester credit hours required for graduation.
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above for all courses attempted at AAMU.
Complete each course in major attempted at AAMU with a grade of “C” or better.
Complete each EGC course attempted at AAMU with a grade of “C” or better.
Take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination prior to graduation.
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ACADEMIC ADVISING
University College Advisor
Students who have not declared majors and/or who must take development courses are assigned to University
College (UC) advisors until they are ready to exit UC. The UC serves as the following:
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Portal of entry for all freshmen and transfer students
Coordinates the general studies curriculum for undergraduate degree programs in collaboration with the
undergraduate schools
Provides academic and support services to help students succeed in their educational pursuits
Certifies lower-division students' completion of requirements for entrance into their major program
Co-Advisor in Civil Engineering
The main purpose of the co-advisor is to assist CE majors and help overcome any problems they may encounter
while still in the University College. This is to ensure the smooth transition of students when they exit from the UC
and enter the civil engineering program.
Major Advisor
Students entering as Civil Engineering majors are required to report to the Program Office and interview with the
Program Coordinator as soon as possible. Each student admitted to the Civil Engineering Program is assigned an
advisor for the duration of the program. The advisor will help the student with proper course sequencing, course
planning, and other academic matters.
Student Scholastic Record (SSR)
The Program office maintains an active file, which includes student enrollment information and a copy of the
Student Scholastic Record (SSR) Form (see page 13). The advisor updates the SSR form each semester either
during the period of academic advisement or pre-registration. The advisor also works with the student to keep track
of his/her progress towards obtaining the degree. By using the SSR form, the advisor monitors the student’s
progress and enforces course work pre-requisite requirements.
Pre-Requisite Requirements
Students are required to take the pre-requisite courses before approval to take the next course can be given. The prerequisite requirements of each course can be found in the Course Descriptions of the University Bulletin. For proper
sequencing students are advised to use the summary of curriculum structure under Attachment 2 in this Handbook.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses before proceeding to any advanced courses.
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GENERAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Class Attendance
Each student is expected to attend all class lectures. Any student who misses more than three hours of lecture during
a semester may be asked to withdraw from the course by the instructor. Generally, engineering courses are terse and
contain much material which the student is expected to understand. Without the assistance of the lecture and the
instructor, it is nearly impossible for students to acquire the same amount of understanding about a subject.
Courses and Course Work
All students must acquire the textbooks for each engineering course they take. The textbook is the basic tool for
getting through the course and being successful after graduation. It is recommended that students keep their
textbooks after the course is over. Most courses are prerequisites to other courses, and materials, tables, and
diagrams are generally needed in a later course.
Students are responsible for taking and maintaining notes from course lectures and laboratory sessions, as well as,
any paperwork (homework, tests, etc.) generated as a result of the course. It is advised that such paperwork be kept
and maintained by the student for future review/study purposes, or in the event of a conflict over grades or course
evaluation.
Honesty and Ethics
Each student must submit his/her own work for evaluation. While the Program encourages students to study
together, it is expected that each will turn in their own work for evaluation unless specified by the instructor.
Students who fail to meet this guideline may be expelled from the program.
It is expected that students will follow the guideline given by the instructor on tests and other evaluation tools. If a
student is caught cheating on a test, he/she may be given a score of zero by the instructor. A second incident may
result in suspension from the program.
Resolving Conflicts
Conflicts between a student and the instructor are expected to be resolved during office hours with the instructor. If
the student and the instructor cannot resolve the conflict, the matter should be brought to the attention of the
Chairperson who will call a meeting between the student and the instructor. If the matter remains unresolved, the
student may be referred to the Dean's Office for a resolution.
Adding/Dropping Courses and Withdrawing from the University
A student wishing to add/drop a course must see their advisor to obtain an Add/Drop form. Consent of the advisor is
required to add or drop a course. When dropping a course(s), the student must also obtain approval from the
instructor of that course.
Reading the Bulletin Board and Program Web Site
The Bulletin Board and Program Web site are the primary means of notifying students of events and opportunities.
Each student is expected to survey the material on the board and the web site on a daily basis. In some situations,
the advisors and instructors may also use E-mail to advise students of events and opportunities.
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Records Check and Application for Graduation
University policy requires that students get their records checked and file an application for graduation with an
advisor within a designated time-period prior to graduation. The advisor verifies that all program requirements have
been met through review of the student’s records. It is the student's responsibility to obtain the specified signatures
on the application and submit it to the Academic Advisor of the College of Engineering, Technology and Physical
Sciences. Students who transfer to the program are responsible for acquiring all transcripts from institutions
previously attended. Failure to do this may result in a delay of graduation.
Surveys
It is very important to assess the needs and condition of the Program. The faculty and staff of the Program are very
interested in the opinion of our students. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in periodical surveys for
evaluating the quality of instruction and laboratories.
ACADEMIC SERVICES
The Program provides a number of services to assist students to get through the undergraduate program. It is
important that students know about these services so they can get the maximum benefit from them.
Libraries and Supplemental Materials
The Program works with the staff of the University's main library to keep the collection up-to-date. Students will
find books in the open shelves on many subjects taught. The Program also requests reference books for our
students. These books are on reserve and can be found at the main desk of the J. F. Drake Memorial Learning
Resources Center. We recommend that students survey this list regularly.
The Collegeof Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences also maintains a small library located in AJBH 117.
A number of videotapes on subjects taught in the civil engineering curriculum are maintained in the Program.
Students interested in viewing this material should consult with the concerned instructors. Videotape equipment can
be obtained from the instructor or the Program Coordinator.
Also, the Program maintains a website (http://www.aamu.edu/academics/engineeringtechnology/cme/ce/pages/default.aspx) to provide information to its constituents. Students will find useful links to
external websites to obtain supplemental materials on the Internet.
Laboratories
The Program continues to develop and refine laboratories and experiment for our students. We strongly encourage
students to make use of these facilities. If a student fails to complete a laboratory experiment, he/she will need to
either attend another section of the lab or request the instructor for an opportunity to make it up. Like assignments,
laboratory reports are due at the beginning of the class period. Students should arrive on time and turn in their
assignment as they enter the facility.
Student Employment
Student employment in the Program depends on the availability of funds. Students wishing to work in the Program
should contact all instructors well in advance. Students desiring summer jobs and co-op positions should consult the
Office of Career Development, their advisors, and the Department Coordinator. Most of the time, these individuals
can inform students of available opportunities. All civil engineering majors are advised to register with the Career
Development Office at the beginning of their sophomore year.
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FACULTY/ADVISOR AND STAFF LIST
COORDINATOR
Pabitra K. Saha, Ph.D., PE
Room AJBH 305
(256) 372-4145
pk.saha@aamu.edu
MAJOR ADVISOR
Dr. Anil Acharya, Ph.D
Room AJBH 330
(256) 372-4147
anil.acharya@aamu.edu
Assistant Professor
(Hydraulics, Water
Resources)
MAJOR ADVISOR
Nesar U. Ahmed, Ph.D., PE
Room AJBH 329
(256) 372-4149
nesar.ahmed@aamu.edu
Professor
(Geotechnical Engineering,
Structural Engineering)
MAJOR ADVISOR
Sudip Bhattacharjee, Ph.D.
Room AJBH 328
(256) 372-4148
sudip.bhattacharjee@aamu.edu
Associate Professor
(Transportation Engineering)
MAJOR ADVISOR
Dr. Mahbub Hasan
Room 332
(256) 372-8032
Assistant Professor
(Surveying)
MAJOR ADVISOR
Goang S. Liaw, Ph.D.
Room AJBH 326
(256) 372-5566
goang.liaw@aamu.edu
Professor
(Environmental Engineering,
Water Resources)
SECRETARY
Lisa Balay
Room AJBH 304
(256) 372-5577
lisa.balay@aamu.edu
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Professor
(Structural Engineering,
Foundation Design)
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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY’S
2012 – 2013 STUDENT SCHOLASTIC RECORD
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
(Revised Fall 2012)
Name Student: _________________________________
Date of Entry: _____________________________
I. D. Number: __________________________________
Advisor Name: ____________________________
Semester
Freshman I
Course Number & Title
ORI 101 Survival Skills
ENG 101 Composition I
CHE 101 General Chemistry I
CHE 101L General Chemistry I Lab
Health Science/PE/MSC Elective
EGC 101 Eng. Drawing & Graphics
CE 101 Intro. to Civil Engineering
MTH 125 Calculus I
Freshman II
ENG 102 Composition II
MTH 126 Calculus II
Category (Credit Hours)Term
Math & Engineering
General
Other
Basic
Topics (X) if Education
Sciences Contains
Design
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
4
3
4
3
EGC 104 Computer Programming
CHE 102 General Chemistry II
CHE 102L General Chemistry II Lab
PHY 105 Physics I
Sophomore I
3
1
4
3
3
History Sequence I
MTH 227 Calculus III
PHY 106 Physics II
4
4
3
3
EGC 205 Statics
CE 201 Surveying
Sophomore II
3
3
History Sequence II
MTH 238 Applied Diff. Equations
3
3
1
3
3
1
EE 201 Linear Circuit Analysis I
EE 201L Linear Circuit Analysis I Lab
EGC 206 Dynamics
EGC 207 Strength of Materials
EGC 207L Strength of Materials
Junior I
3
3
ENG 205 General Speech
ECO 231/232
EGC 204 Engineering Analysis
3
3
1
3
EGC 305 Fluid Mechanics
EGC 305L Fluid Mechanics Lab
CE 306 Structural Analysis
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Junior II
Senior I
Senior II
CE Elective
Course Number & Title
CE 304 Environmental Engineering
CE 305 Hydrogeology
CE 308 Soil Mechanics
CE 308L Soil Mechanics Lab
CE 310 Transportation Systems
CE 401 Structural Steel Design
Category (Credit Hours)Term
Math &
Engineering
General Other
Basic
Topics (X) if
Education
Sciences
Contains
Design
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
ENG 201 or 202 or 203or 204
CE 402 Reinforced Concrete Design
CE 408 Foundation Design
CE 410 Transportation Eng. & Des.
CE 424 Civil Engineering Practice
3
3
3
3
(X)
(X)
(X)
(X)
3
Art 101 or 220 or 221 or MUS 101
CE 404 Hydraulic Eng. & Design
CE 470 Civil Eng. Design Project
CE Elective-CE 4xx NRE 494 or 495
CE409 Public Health Engineering
CE 411 Urban Transportation
Planning
CE 412 Pavement Systems
CE 413 Construction Management
3
3
3
(X)
(X)
(X)
3
(X)
3
3
3
CE 414 Design of Timber Structures
CE 415 Transp Mat’l Charact &
Design
CE 450 Hydraulics of Open Channel
CE 455 Wastewater Treatment
CE 460 CAD in Civil Engineering
TOTAL ABET
BASIC LEVEL
REQUIREMENTS
OVERALL
TOTAL FOR
DEGREE
PERCENT OF
TOTAL
ABET
Minimum semester credit hours
Required
Minimum percentage
(X)
(X)
(X)
3 (X)
3
3
3
37
(X)
(X)
(X)
59
24
9
45.74%
18.60%
6.98%
129
28.68%
32
25%
13
48
37.50%
Term
Grade
Structure of Civil Engineering
Curriculum
Fall 2011)
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