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General Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering, B.S.


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Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements

Major Requirements (70 units) and Additional Requirements (25 units)


Technical Area Courses (15 units)


Select 3 units from:

Select 3 Units from Any Remaining Technical Area Courses:


General Education Requirements (48 units)*


Select on course from each of the G.E. areas: Area A1, A2, B2, D1, D2, F. (See G.E. listings). The following courses are required to satisfy both G.E. and major requirements:

Note: Engineering majors are exempt from G.E. Area A3, Areas C1 and C3, Area E, Area IC, and Area ID.

Other Requirements (9 units)


American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing. Note: Civil Engineering majors are exempt from the MI requirement.

Total: 124 Units


* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies) (See Degree Requirements.)

Advising Notes


  1. Courses in mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering taken CR/NC are not counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements in civil engineering.
  2. The Upper-Division Writing Skills requirement shall can be met completing ENGR 105W with a letter grade of C or better.
  3. Students must consult with their academic advisor at least once each year.
  4. The 15 units of Technical Area Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
  5. The following courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better: MATH 75 , MATH 76 , MATH 77 , MATH 81  or ENGR 101 , PHYS 4A  and PHYS 4B , CHEM 3A , CE 20 , CE 121 .
  6. Students must obtain department approval prior to taking upper division major courses at another institution.

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