UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
GENERAL PROGRAM 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/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 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.
PROGRAM OFFERINGS
The Department offers a major leading to the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and provides basic courses in all of the following areas:
• 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.
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:
• The Boeing Scholarship
• The American Society of Civil Engineers’ Alabama Section awards a scholarship to a senior in Civil Engineering
• The Birmingham Construction Industry Authority awards a scholarship to an eligible engineering major interested in construction
• Alabama Space Grant Consortium Scholarship
• Undergraduate/graduate research assistantships through various grants and research contracts
In addition, a variety of scholarships are offered through national competitions by organizations, such as, American Institute of Steel Construction, American Concrete Institute, and American Society of Civil Engineers. Announcements are posted on the department bulletin board and website, as they are available.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/INTERNSHIPS
All Civil Engineering majors are encouraged to obtain professional work experience prior to graduation through Cooperative Education program administered by the Career Development Services. In the past, Civil Engineering students have participated in Cooperative Education assignments at such locations as the U.S. Corp of Engineers, Huntsville and Mobile, AL; Alabama Department of Transportation, Huntsville, Gadsden and Montgomery, AL; U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Denver, CO; and many other Government and private organizations. Interested students should contact the Chairperson of the Department of Civil Engineering, and the Director of Cooperative Education, Alabama A&M University.
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. The faculty advisor, Mr. James Foreman, assists the Chapter in activity planning and other matters.
Civil Engineering Student Handbook
SPECIAL PROGRAMS/AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
The Huntsville Branch of the ASCE recognizes A&M’s Student Civil Engineer of the Year at the annual Engineers Week Banquet. Only active members of the A&M’s ASCE Student Chapter are considered for nomination by the Civil Engineering Department. ASCE’s Alabama Section awards a scholarship to a senior in Civil Engineering.
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Students must meet all admission requirements established by the University and the School of Engineering and Technology, and must satisfy the following requirements:
Attain an 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
GRADUATION/PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
To meet the requirements for graduation, a student must successfully complete the required 128 semester hours of course work as prescribed in the curriculum with an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 is also required in all CE and EGC courses. Students must take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination prior to graduation.
• University General Education Curriculum (58 semester credit hours): ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 205, ECO 200, CHE 101, CHE 101L, CHE 102, CHE 102L, PHY 105, PHY 106, MTH 125, MTH 126, MTH 227, MTH 238, two history electives, one literature elective, a second literature elective or humanities elective (may be chosen from philosophy, foreign language, art, music, theatre, dance), physical education (2) or health or military science, and ORI 101 (exempted for transfer students).
• School of Engineering Core requirements: None.
• Major Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, (70 semester credit hours): EGC 101, EGC 104, EGC 204, EGC 205, EGC 206, EGC 207, EGC 305, EE 201, EE 201L, CE 101, CE 201, CE 304, CE 305, CE 306, CE 308, CE 310, CE 401, CE 402, CE 404, CE 408, CE 410, CE 424, CE 470, and CE Elective (3).
• Requirements for Minor in Civil Engineering: Not available.
