The University of Texas at Austin Cockrell School of Engineering 58 courses 124 total credits
Civil engineers design, construct, operate and maintain the physical fabric of society. In doing so, civil engineers work toward continuous improvement of the human condition and natural environment, tackling many of the grand challenges that face humankind today. Much of the work of civil engineers is highly visible, such as roadways, bridges, airports, levees, buildings, bike paths, and city parks, while other parts are rarely seen but equally vital to the health of communities, such as the water and wastewater treatment, distribution, and collection systems or the energy infrastructure. Civil engineers keep human beings safe by designing resilient infrastructure that does not fail in extraordinary events, but that is also socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable. The civil engineering student has the opportunity to obtain a broad background in mathematics and the physical sciences and their applications to all areas of civil engineering. This flexible curriculum allows the student to elect 18 semester hours of approved technical coursework to emphasize the areas of civil engineering of most interest to the student. In addition, courses in the humanities and social sciences are included. To excel as a civil engineer, a student should have an aptitude for mathematics and science, an interest in the practical application of technical knowledge to societal problems, the motivation to study and prepare for engineering practice, the desire to be a professional, and a desire to work with others to better the lives of humankind. Civil engineering graduates of the University may seek a wide variety of positions in planning, design, and construction with government agencies, industry, and private consulting firms. Those who plan to pursue graduate work in engineering, or in other professions such as business, medicine, law, or journalism, have an excellent base on which to build.
| Approved science elective | 3 credits |
| Technical Electives | 18 credits |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 0 credits |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | credits |
| College Requirements - Engineering | credits |
| General University Requirements | credits |
Civil Engineering
Architectural Engineering
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARE 217 | Computer-Aided Design and Graphics | 2 |
| ARE 323K | Project Management and Economics | 3 |
Chemistry
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 302 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
Engineering Mechanics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| E M 306 | Statics | 3 |
| E M 319 | Mechanics of Solids | 3 |
Mathematics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M 408C | Differential and Integral Calculus | 4 |
| M 408D | Sequences, Series, and Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| M 427J | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
Physics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 105M | Laboratory For Physics 302K, 303K, and 317K | 1 |
| PHY 105N | Laboratory For Physics 302L, 303L, and 317L | 1 |
| PHY 303K | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 303L | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
Additional Coursework
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| E M 311M or M E 310T | Dynamics or Applied Thermodynamics | 3 |
| E S 333T | Engineering Communication | 3 |
Technical Electives
Technical Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C E 351 | Concrete Materials | 3 |
| C E 366K | Design of Bituminous Mixtures | 3 |
Technical Electives
Technical Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C E 360K | Foundation Engineering | 3 |
| C E 375 | Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures | 3 |
Technical Electives
Technical Electives
Technical Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| C E 358 | Introductory Ocean Engineering | 3 |
| C E 374K | Hydrology | 3 |
| C E 374N | Topics in Natural Water Systems Engineering | 3 |
| C E 374U | Topics in Urban Water Systems Engineering | 3 |
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