Civil Engineering

Department	Mechanical and Civil Engineering
College	Science, Engineering & Technology
Undergraduate Degree Type(s)	BSCE
Program Description	Graduates of the Civil Engineering Program at MSU will be prepared: with a strong technical foundation to practice civil engineering, or to pursue graduate studies, particularly in four major disciplines: geotechnical, structural, transportation, and water resources engineering; to become registered professional engineers; to communicate technical information effectively with the public, their peers, and clients; with an understanding of the need for life-long learning and of the importance for community and professional involvement; and with an awareness of cultural, societal, and professional issues. Other important features of an education in civil engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato include: Senior students work together as a design team in a full academic year course incorporating multiple civil engineering disciplines in comprehensive design project. Students work closely with engineers from design firms and government agencies and with faculty and students from other engineering courses in the senior design project. Students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering exam in their senior year - the first step towards professional registration. The flexible curriculum allows the students to have either a diverse or focused civil engineering study. The faculty maintains ties to industry, thereby keeping current with new technologies, design methodologies, and the world of civil engineering practice - a valuable resource for students. The Civil Engineering major is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Admission Requirements	Admission to the Civil Engineering Program is selective and subject to approval of the Civil Engineering Academic Standards Committee. To be considered for admission to the Civil Engineering Program, students must complete the following: Receive admission to the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology Achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all math, science, ME, and CIVE courses Submit an application for admission to the Civil Engineering Program (usually completed during sophomore year) Submit a plan of study Complete a minimum of 50 credits, which include the following courses: General Physics (calculus-based), 10 credits Calculus and Differential Equations, 16 credits Introduction to Engineering - Civil, 2 credits Computer Graphics, 2 credits Introduction to Problem Solving and Civil Engineering Design, 2 credits Engineering Mechanics (Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials), 9 credits Chemistry, 5 credits English Composition, 4 credits
Other Requirements	All of the above courses, except internship credits, must be taken for "grade". For transfer students the distribution of credits specified in the previous paragraph may vary, but the total credits must satisfy departmental transfer requirements. Transfer students should contact the department for individual evaluation. A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in each course. Upper division CIVE courses are available only to students who have been formally admitted to the program. Exceptions to this policy require special written permission from the Mechanical and Civil Engineering Department. If a student is denied admission to the Civil Engineering Program, he/she may reapply the following year.
Program URL	http://cset.mnsu.edu/mece/ce/
Program Contact Information	Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering 205 Trafton Science Center East Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-6383 Fax: 507-389-5002 Email: jean.willaert@mnsu.edu
College Advising	All civil engineering majors are assigned to an academic advisor to assist in planning their major program.  Meeting with the advisor is REQUIRED prior to registration each semester.   Additional advising support is available at: College of Science, Engineering & Technology Advising Center Angie Bomier, Student Relations Coordinator Trafton C-125 507-389-1521

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