FOR CURRICULUM BULLETIN YEAR
FALL 2014 - SPRING 2015
CIVIL ENGINEERING
UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAM MANUAL
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
LINCOLN CAMPUS
Civil Engineering Department Office
N104 Scott Engineering Center Link
402-472-2371
UPDATED AUGUST 2014
ATTENTION: REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING DEGREE ARE BASED ON YOUR UNL UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG YEAR. Your catalog year is normally 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 other than Aug 25, 2014‐Aug 15, 2015 to which this document applies, you should refer to the curriculum program handout for the appropriate catalog year. Contact KAREN SCHURR at kschurr1@unl.edu for an archived curriculum program handout for a previous catalog year. Univerrsity of Neb
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
2014-15 and BEYOND
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Area
Civil Engineering Program Educational Objectives
Table of Contents
UNL Bulletin Description
Course Curriculum Fill-in Flow Chart
Civil Engineering Design, Technical & General Electives
Professional Development Electives and CIVE 498 Options
Approved Minors
Requirements for Graduation with BSCE Degree
Senior Check Form (Blank)
Options to Enhance Your Academic Career
Student Organizations and Activities in the College and Dept
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Used CIVE-Related Websites
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
2014-15 Academic Year Undergraduate Bulletin
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
ENGR 10 Freshmen Engineering Seminar
Chemistry Elective1
CIVE 112 Intro to Civil Engineering
MATH 106 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
CSCE 155N Intro to Computer Programming for
Scientists and Engineers
ACE Elective2
Credits
0
4
1
5
Semester 2
CIVE 130 Computer-Aided Design3
3
3
Credits
2
CIVE 221 Geometric Control Systems
MATH 107 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
PHYS 211 General Physics
3
4
4
ACE Elective2
3
16
16
Semester 3
MECH 223 Engineering Statics
JGEN 200 Technical Communications I
MATH 208 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
PHYS 212 General Physics4
ACE Elective2
ENGR 20 Sophomore Engineering Seminar
Credits
3
3
4
4
3
0
17
Semester 4
CIVE 361 Highway Engineering
MECH 325 Mechanics of Elastic Bodies
MECH 373 Engineering Dynamics
MATH 221 Differential Equation for Engineers
COMM 286 Business & Prof. Communications
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
15
Semester 5
CIVE 310 Fluid Mechanics
CIVE 319 Hydraulics Lab
CIVE 326 Intro to Environmental Engineering
CIVE 327 Environmental Engineering Lab
CIVE 341 Intro to Structural Engineering
MATH 380 or IMSE 321 Statistics & Applications
Credits
3
1
3
1
4
3
15
Semester 6
CIVE 334 Intro to Geotechnical Engineering
CIVE 352 Intro to Water Resources Engineering5
CIVE 378 Materials of Construction
CIVE 385 Professional Practice and Management
ACE Elective2
Credits
4
3
3
3
3
16
Semester 7
Technical Electives6
Design Electives7
ACE Elective2
Science Elective8
CIVE 498, Special Topics9
Credits
3
6
3
4
1
17
Semester 8
CIVE 489 Senior Design Project
Technical Electives6
Design Elective7
Professional Development Elective10
Credits
3
9
3
3
18
Total Credit Hours
1.
2.
Chemistry elective must be CHEM 111, 113, or both CHEM 109 and 110 (8 hrs).
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.
3. MECH 130 (3 credits) is an acceptable substitute.
4. CHEM 221 is an acceptable substitute.
5. BSEN 350 is an acceptable equivalent.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Approved science elective courses include BIOS 101 and BIOS 101L or GEOL 101 or CHEM 251 and CHEM 253.
9. A description of allowable special topics courses is available from the Civil Engineering Department and shown on page 4 of this
document.
10. 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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Civil Engineering Curriculum Flow Chart (Arrows show proper sequencing of courses) Semester, Hrs 1, 16 3 (4+) 4
Chemistry
ACE Elective 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 (CHEM 109 +) 110 or CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 http://ace.unl.edu
3 2, 16 Geometric Control Systems http://ace.unl.edu CIVE 221 3, 17 http://ace.unl.edu COMM 286 or JGEN 300 Page 2 5, 15 6, 16 http://ace.unl.edu 7, 17 Calculus 2 Supplement (page 4) http://ace.unl.edu 8, 17 Total Hrs, 130 Mechanics of Elastic Bodies MECH 325
Senior Design Project CIVE 489 BIOS 101+BIOS 101L or GEOL 101 or CHEM 251+CHEM 253
*Must take MECH 310 +MECH 200 (approved general technical elective) in parallel
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CIVE Design Elective (page 3) 3
3
3
CIVE Technical Elective (page 3) Materials of Construction CIVE 378 (Spring only)
3
CIVE Design Elective (page 3) CIVE Technical Elective (page 3) Note Fall only courses 3
4
Intro to Geotechnical Engineering CIVE 334 (Spring only)
4
Science Elective
3
General Technical Elective (page 3) Intro to Structural Engineering CIVE 341 (Fall only) Hydraulics Lab
CIVE 319 (Fall only)
or BSEN 350 (Fall only) 4
1
3
Fluid Mechanics CIVE 310 (Fall only) or MECH 310* 3
0
Sophomore Seminar ENGR 20 Transfer Seminar ENGR 30 (subs for 10) 3
3
3
3
3 Professional Development Elective (page 4) PHYS 212 or CHEM 221 Intro to Water Resources Engr CIVE 352 (Spring only) General Technical Elective (page 3) CIVE 498 4
General Physics 2
3
1
3 ACE Elective 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 Freshmen Seminar ENGR 10
2
3
Engineering Dynamics MECH 373 Professional Practice and Management CIVE 385 (Spring only)
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1
Computer‐Aided Design CIVE 130 or MECH 130 (3 cr) 3
3 ACE Elective 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 4
3
Probability and Statistics MATH 380 or STAT 380 or IMSE 321
Intro to Environmental Engineering CIVE 326 (Fall only)
CSCE 155N Engineering Statics Differential Equations MATH 221
Parallel sequence
Intro to Civil Engineering CIVE 112
MECH 223 3
1 Environmental Engineering Lab CIVE 327 (Fall only) Computer Skills General Physics 1 PHYS 211 Calculus 3 MATH 208 3
Highway Engineering CIVE 361
3
4
3 (+3)
3 Oral Communication 4, 15 Calculus 2
MATH 107 Written Communication JGEN 200 or ENGL 150 + ENGL 151 ACE Elective 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 Prerequisite sequence
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ACE Elective 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 3 Calculus 1
MATH 106 5 CIVE Design Elective (page 3) Last updated 8‐5‐14
Note Spring only courses 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)
CIVE 425 – Process Design in Water Supply & Wastewater Treatment (3)
CIVE 426 – Design of Water Treatment Facilities (3)
CIVE 427 – Design of Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Facilities (3)
CIVE 436 – Foundation Engineering (3)
CIVE 440 – Reinforced Concrete Design I (3)
CIVE 441 – Steel Design I (3)
CIVE 452 – Water Resources Development (3)
CIVE 462 – Highway Design (3)
CIVE 463 – Traffic Engineering (3)
Water Resources
Environmental
Environmental
Environmental
Geotechnical
Structures
Structures
Water Resources
Transportation
Transportation
Spring
Spring
426 & 427 rotate
every other Fall
Fall
Fall
Spring
Spring
Fall
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 straight-forward 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 requirement have been satisfied.
Approved General Technical Elective Course Options (updated 8-5-14)
Engineering Courses from Other Departments:
Science Courses:
 BIOS 101, 101L (General Biology, 4 credits)
 ARCH 107 (Sustainability Basics and the Build
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Environment)
BSEN/IMSE 206 (Engineering Economics)
ELEC 211 (Elements of Electrical Engineering)
MECH 200 (Thermodynamics)
MECH/ENGM 480 (Numerical Methods in Engr)
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Business and Management Courses:
Mathematics Courses:
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CHEM 251 (Organic Chemistry)
GEOL 101 (Physical Geology, 4 credits)
GEOL 488 (Groundwater Geology)
METR 200 (Weather and Climate, 4 credits)
PHYS 213 (General Physics III)
PHYS 231 (Electrical and Electronic Circuits I)
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MATH 310 (Intro to Modern Algebra)*
MATH 314 (Applied Linear Algebra)*
MATH 322 (Advanced Calculus)*
MATH 324 (Intro to Partial Differential Equations)*
MATH 340/CSCE 340 (Numerical Analysis I)*
MATH 423 (Complex Variables)*
MATH 428 (Operations Research)*
MATH 430 (Differential Equations)*
MATH 433 (Optimization)*
*may apply to math minor
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BLAW 300 (Business Government & Society)**
BLAW 371 (Legal Environment)
BLAW 372 (Business Law)
CNST 241/CONE 319(Constr Eqpmnt & Methods)
CNST 485 (Project Scheduling and Control)
FINA 300 (Financial Decision Making)**
MNGT 300 (Management Essentials for
Contemporary Organizations)**
MRKT 300 (Contemporary Marketing)**
**may apply to business minor
Approved Course List for Professional Development Elective
and CIVE 498, Special Topics
Professional Development Elective, 3 credits
(coursework that provides professional development in the program of study that is also consistent with the
student’s specific professional objectives).
ACCT 200, 201, 202, 306
AECN 357
AERO 331, 332
ALEC 202, 302, 477
ARCH 107, 240, 241, 411
BLAW 371, 372
CHEM 221, 251, 252
CHIN 102, 202, 202
CIVE 419, 421, 422, 424, 425, 426, 427, 430, 431, 432, 434, 436, 440, 441, 443, 444, 445, 446, 447, 451, 452, 454,
455, 456, 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 464, 468, 475, 485, 498, 499H.
CLAS 233
CONE 319
CNST 378, 379, 485
CRPL 400
CZEC 102, 201, 202
ECON 211, 212, 371, 471
Potential courses that could be considered under the
ENGR 490
professional development elective category:
FREN 102, 201, 202
GERM 102, 201, 202
 Any 400-level Civil Engineering course not applied to other
HIST 422
degree requirements (similar to a technical elective).
IMSE 305, 328, 406, 407
 A 300- or 400-level class required for a minor or second major
JAPN 102, 201, 202
(e.g. specific architecture classes).
JOUR 444
 A class that helps improves a student’s knowledge of an area of
MATH 314, 322, 324, 340, 432, 433
importance in the ASCE Body of Knowledge (upper division
MLSC 301, 302
leadership, public policy, science, business, communications,
MNGT 360, 361, 428
etc.). This will apply to both classes a current student asks to
MRKT 341
take and to transfer credit that students bring with them as the
NAVS 331, 412
student enters UNL CIVE.
NREE 265, 312, 357
 A 300- or 400-level ROTC class making it easier for reserve
PHYS 213
officer trainees. Currently ROTC students must take 12 to 16
POLS 221, 234, 235
hrs of ROTC classes (depending upon the specifics of the ROTC
RUSS 102, 201, 202
program). As of 8-8-14, NAVS 401 qualifies as an ACE 8.
SOCI 242
ROTC classes provide excellent leadership training, which is
SPAN 102, 201, 202
desirable in the ASCE Body of Knowledge.
WMNS 385
CIVE 498, Special Topics, Calculus 2 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 credit from CHEM 109
‐ Unused credits from any other math or science class (MATH 104, 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.
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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 Bulletin (
http://bulletin.unl.edu/undergraduate/ ) for the specific requirements for each minor. Minors may be added to the
Undergraduate Bulletin 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 Bulletin 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
ECON 200
ACCT 200
BLAW 300
MGMT 300
MRKT 300
FINA 300
Total
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
CIVE Degree Course Category
ACE 6
Professional Development Elective
ACE 8
General Technical Elective
General Technical Elective
Substitute for CIVE Technical Elective
Math Minor
Math Minor Courses
MATH 106
MATH 107
MATH 208
MATH 221
MATH 380
MATH Elective
MATH Elective
MATH Elective
Total
Credits
5
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
28
CIVE Degree Course Category
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
General Technical Elective
General Technical Elective
Substitute for CIVE Technical Elective
Construction Management Minor
Math Minor Courses
Credits
BLAW 300 OR 372
3
CNST 112
3
CNST 241/CONE 319
3
CNST 305
3
CNST 378*
3
CNST 379*
3
MNGT 300 OR 360
3
CNST480*
3
CNST 485*
3
TOTAL
27
Semester
Prerequisites
CIVE Degree Course Category
FA, SPR, SUM
ACE 8
FA, SPR
Parallel with 241
FA
Parallel with 112
General Technical Elective
FA
FA
Prof Development Elective or *
CNST 241/CONE 319
SPR
Professional Development Elective or *
CNST 241/CONE 319
FA, SPR, SUM
General Technical Elective
FA
MNGT 360
*
FA
CNST 378, 379
Prof Dev Elec or Gen Tech Elec or *
NOTE: One * course may be used as a substitute for one CIVE Technical Elective
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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 requirement to stay in the College of Engineering is 2.4 or better.
Students with lower than a 2.4 GPA are remanded to the Explore Center (General Studies).
Students must earn a 2.4 GPA or better to be readmitted to the College of Engineering but should
be aware that the minimum cumulative GPA requirement for the Civil Engineering Degree
Program is 2.7.
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, and
 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://www.unl.edu/regrec/resources/forms/DEGRAPPNEW.pdf. 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
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
BULLETIN YEAR 2014-15
Name
Student ID No.
Bulletin Year
Major
Civil Engineering
Date of Analysis
GPA
Entrance Deficiencies:
Date of Graduation
Remarks:
Cleared by
Required
Courses
Cr.
Hr.
Trans.
Hrs
UN-L
Complete
In
Prog.
Others
Needed
Substitute
Courses Offered
Required
Courses
CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES 36 HOURS
Cr.
Hr.
Trans.
Hrs
UN-L
Complete
In
Prog.
Others
Needed
Substitute Courses Offered
MATHEMATICS COURSES 19 HOURS
CIVE 112
1
MATH 106
5
CIVE 221
3
MATH 107
4
CIVE 310
3
MATH 208
4
CIVE 319
1
MATH 221
3
CIVE 326
3
MATH 380
3
CIVE 327
1
CIVE 334
4
CHEM 111
4
CIVE 341
4
PHYS 211
4
CIVE 352
3
PHYS 212
4
CIVE 361
3
CIVE 378
3
CIVE 385
3
MECH 223
3
CIVE 489
3
MECH 325
3
CIVE 498
1
MECH 373
3
SCIENCE COURSES 12 HOURS
ENGINEERING MECHANICS COURSES 9 HOURS
GENERAL COURSES 11 HOURS
CSCE 155N
3
DESIGN ELECTIVES 9 HOURS
COMM 286
3
CIVE
3
JGEN 200
3
CIVE
3
CIVE 130
2
CIVE
3
ENGR 10/30
0
ENGR 20
0
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 12 HOURS
ACE ELECTIVES 18 HOURS
CIVE
3
ACE 5
3
CIVE
3
ACE 6
3
GNRL
3
ACE 7
3
GNRL
3
ACE 8
3
ACE 9
3
SCIENCE
PR DEV ELCT
3
TOTAL
SCIENCE ELECTIVE 4 HOURS
4
130
Comments:
Student’s Signature
Date
Approved: Advisor
Date
Approved: Department Chair
Date
Approved: College Dean
Date
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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 provide good background information for your personal
success and degree in civil engineering. Below are a few of these courses.
ACE
Category
Course
Number
ARCH
240
Course Name
Course Description
Architecture
History & Theory 1
6
EDPS
209(X)
Strategies for
Academic Success
6
FINA
260(X)
Personal Finance
6, 9
GEOG
181
ARCH
241
9
ARCH
107
ENSC
110
Quality of the
Environment
Architecture
History & Theory 2
Sustainability
Basics & the Built
Environment
Energy in
Perspective
Survey of the development of architecture from prehistory to the mideighteenth century.
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.
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.
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.
Survey of the history and theory of architecture from the mid-eighteenth
century to the present day.
Introduction to the fundamentals, principles and current assessments relative to
responsible, sustainable design as applied to the built environment.
9
COMM
211
Intercultural
Communication
9
GEOG
140
Introduction to
Human Geography
5, 7
7
8
Scientific principles and historical interpretation to place energy use in the
context of pressing societal, environmental and climate issues.
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.
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. All programs allow
students to earn elective credit hours toward their engineering degree (ACE 9). For more information about this
program see the Current Students section of the College of Engineering website. As of 8-6-14, Ms Lark Bear,
Career Development and Academic Advising Coordinator (lbear1@unl.edu, 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. If you are considering a study abroad opportunity, 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.
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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 is the student government for the College. It is made up of representatives of the
student organizations.
E-Week is a large public relations effort held in the spring. The Student Executive Board selects student
leaders. Many 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 Institute of Industrial Engineers (AIIE)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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.
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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) - 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 Bulletin from the academic year you enter the College of Engineering.
A student is allowed to follow a curriculum from an Undergraduate Bulletin in a year AFTER
the time of his/her initial semester, but the student MUST complete all of the requirements for
the curriculum in the NEWER bulletin and cannot pick and choose different elements from
earlier program years since they may differ. Your curriculum year is shown in MyRED and
on your degree audit form.
Q: How can I find out who my advisor is?
A: There are multiple ways find your advisor.
1) MyRED: On the Enrollment tab click on the “Student Center” option under the Manage
category. Your advisor is listed at the lower right corner of the Student Center page.
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 administration level is Kevin Sueper
(ksueper2@unl.edu). The primary civil engineering advisor at the Department level is
Karen Schurr, WHIT 330H, 402-472-2233, kschurr1@unl.edu.
Q: What do I have to do to pre-register for CIVE 221, Geometric Control Systems?
A: See the staff in the Civil Engineering Department Office at N104 Scott Engineering Center
Link to sign up after talking with your advisor. 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. 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. David Jones have this
authority including Lori Straatmann (lstraatmann2@unl.edu) and Kevin Sueper
(ksueper2@unl.edu). 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. There is also a site with Community College Transfer Guides for ACE
courses at http://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/dgs_2008 .
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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 ENGM 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, ENGM 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.
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 300level 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, although in certain circumstances they will take CSCE 10 (if students are majoring
in Computer Engineering) or CEHS 10 (if required by a special program, such as varsity
athletics). 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
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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 Karen Schurr (kschurr1@unl.edu) 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 and Academic Advising Coordinator (lbear1@unl.edu,
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 CIVIL
ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING CHAIR (Ms. Karen Schurr,
kschurr1@unl.edu, 402-472-7073 as of 8-8-14) 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 semester the College of Engineering allows is 18
credits. If for some reason you must enroll in more, written permission from the College of
Engineering dean and permission from your advisor is required to exceed the credit hour
maximum. The permission should be obtained on a “Schedule Adjustment Form". You should
submit the form at the time of registration.
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Frequently Used Websites by Civil Engineering Undergraduates
Title
CIVE
Curriculum
Handouts,
Advisor List,
Academic
Program Year
List
ACE
Certified
Courses
Civil
Engineering
Website
Contracting a
class for the
Honors
Program
Graduation
Application
Procedures
Website URL
http://www.engineering.unl.edu/civil/undergraduate/
advising-resources.shtml
http://www.ace.unl.edu
http://www.civil.unl.edu/
http://honors.unl.edu/current/contract.shtmll Description
Details of interest about the
UNL Civil Engineering
program
List of ACE electives that can
be taken to fulfill College of
Engineering requirements,
includes the category that each
elective fulfills
Official UNL
civil engineering website
Information on how to contract
a class to receive Honors credit
in a non-Honors course in
which you are enrolled
http://registrar.unl.edu/resources/forms/DEGRAPPNEW.pdf
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
https://coursefinder.nebraska.edu/ Lists of courses that transfer
from many different
universities and its UNL
equivalent course
http://ucommxsrv1.unl.edu/dgs_2008/
UNL
Undergrad
Bulletin
http://bulletin.unl.edu/undergraduate/
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Link to the most current
undergraduate bulletin,
contains information about
admission, policies and all
programs of undergraduate
study offered at UNL