Civil Engineering Four-Year Plan

Revised 05/2024

Bold: only offered in indicated semester
Italic: course prerequisites and corequisites (designated by &)
UD: must be admitted to the major prior to enrollment
◊: courses required for admission to this major
•: biological science with lab must be taken A-F to fulfill the Natural Science requirement
+: students may substitute AEM 2021 for AEM 2011. Students must then substitute one of the following options for AEM 2012: EE 2001, MatS 2001, CSci 1113, CSci 1133, ME 3331, or Chem 2301.
±: students must take one course from each of the following categories. CE core electives: CEGE 4211, CEGE 4301 (spring only), CEGE 4502 (fall only); CE numerical methods: CEGE 4121, CEGE 4214, CEGE 4411, CEGE 4416, CEGE 4515, CEGE 4563. 

Note: This is a sample plan that shows the department's recommended course plan for completing this degree in four years. Alternative course options can be seen on the APAS or Catalog page.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 1371 Calculus I (placement or prereq) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1301W Intro Physics I (&Math 1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1071 CSE Chem Principles I (&1065) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1065 Chem Principles I Lab (&1071) [1cr]
  • CEGE 1101 Intro to Civil, Environmental, and Geo-Engineering (optional) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]
  • CSE 1001 First Year Experience [1cr]

Spring Semester

  • ◊ Math 1372 Calculus II (1371) [4cr]
  • ◊ Phys 1302W Intro Physics II (1301W, &Math 1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1072 Chem Principles II (1071, &1066) [3cr]
  • ◊ Chem 1066 Chem Principles II Lab (&1072) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course or Writ 1301 [3 or 4cr]

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

  • ◊ Math 2374 Multivariable Calculus (1372) [4cr]
  • ◊ AEM 2011 Statics + (CSE, Phys 1301W, &Math 2374) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3101 Computer Applications I (CSE, Phys 1301W, Math 1372) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3102 Uncertainty and Decision Analysis (Math 1372) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • Math 2373 Linear Algebra & Differential Equations (1372) [4cr]
  • AEM 3031 Deformable Body Mechanics (CSE, 2011 or 2021, Math 2374, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3201 Transportation Engineering (Phys 1301W, &3101, &3102) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3501 Environmental Engineering (Math 1372, Chem 1072/66, Phys 1302W) [3cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Junior Year

Fall Semester

  • AEM 2012 Dynamics + (CSE, 2011, &Math 2373) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3401 Linear Structural Analysis (UD, CSE, AEM 3031) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3502 Fluid Mechanics (CSE, 3101, AEM 2012 or 3031, Math 2373) [4cr]
  • CEGE 3301 Soil Mechanics I (UD, CSE, 3101, AEM 3031) [3cr]
  • CEGE 3103 Ethics and Professional Practice (UD) [1cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4 cr]

Spring Semester

  • CEGE 4401 Steel/Concrete Design (3401, &3402) [4cr]
  • CEGE 3402 Civil Engineering Materials (CSE, AEM 3031) [3cr]
  • CEGE Technical Elective I [3 or 4cr]
  • CE Core Elective ± (or CEGE 4301 for those admitted prior to Fall 2022) [3cr]
  • CE Numerical Methods ± (or CEGE 4502 for those admitted prior to Fall 2022) [3cr]

Senior Year

Fall Semester

  • CEGE 4501 Hydrologic Design (3102, 3502) [4cr]
  • CEGE 4101W Project Management & Engineering Econ (UD) [3cr]
  • CEGE Technical Elective II [3 or 4cr]
  • Technical Elective I [3 or 4cr]
  • Liberal Education course [3 or 4cr]

Spring Semester

  • CEGE 4102W Capstone Design (4101W, 4401, 4501) [4cr]
  • Technical Elective II [3 or 4cr]
  • Technical Elective III [3 or 4cr]
  • Technical Elective IV [0 to 2cr]

Total Credits Needed for Degree: 125

Additional Information

The APAS is the official method for tracking completion of your specific degree requirements. This plan is not a contract and curriculum can change.

Applying to a major: z.umn.edu/csemajorapp

Courses required for admission to this major: Phys 1301W, Phys 1302W, Chem 1071/65, Chem 1072/66, Math 1371, Math 1372, Math 2374, AEM 2011

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Department Contact Information

Website: cse.umn.edu/cege
Main Phone: 612-625-5522 | Main Office: Civil Engineering 122
Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Randal Barnes
Department Contact: barne003@umn.edu
Major Catalog Page: https://umtc.catalog.prod.coursedog.com/programs/018021607 

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University Degree Requirements

All students must complete the following requirements. Requirements with an (*) will be fulfilled by taking courses at UM-TC required for this major.

Writing Requirements

University Writing:

  • Writ 1301/1401 or equivalent

Writing Intensive (WI):

  • One: Any level*
  • One: Any level*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (in major)*
  • One: 3/4/5xxx level (any dept.)*

Liberal Education

Cores:

  • Biological Sciences w/Lab
  • Physical Sciences w/Lab*
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Social Sciences
  • Arts/Humanities
  • Literature
  • Mathematical Thinking*

Themes (choose 4 of 5):

  • Race, Power, and Justice in the US (required)
  • Civic Life and Ethics
  • The Environment*
  • Global Perspectives
  • Technology and Society*