Civil Engineering, BS
The mechanical engineer may design a component, a machine, a system or a process. Mechanical engineers analyze their design using the principles of physics to insure the product functions safely, efficiently, reliably, and can be manufactured at a competitive cost. Mechanical engineers work in automotive, aerospace, chemical, computer, communication, paper, and power generation industries. Mechanical engineers are found in virtually any manufacturing industry.
The minimum total credits required for a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering is 126.
Program Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are to provide an educational experience that enables graduates to:
- Obtain professional-level employment in the mechanical engineering field
- Obtain licensure as a professional engineer
- Practice mechanical engineering in a wide variety of private industries and governmental agencies
General Education Requirements
Communication
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
U.S. History
| HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Political Science
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
| COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Other Options
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 42
Required Courses
Lower Level Core
Basic Engineering Core
Major Requirements
| CIVE 3300 | Principles and Practice of Geomatics | 3 |
| CIVE 3310 | Introduction to Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| ENVE 3310 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CIVE 3330 | Introduction to Construction Engineering | 3 |
| CIVE 3340 | Hydrology and Hydraulics | 3 |
| CIVE 3350 | Structural Analysis I | 3 |
| CIVE 3360 | Geotechnical Engineering I | 3 |
| CIVE 4330 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Senior Design
Technical Electives
Upper Level
(6 sch)
Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP)
This program has an Accelerated Master's Pathway (AMP) option. AMP allows for highly qualified students in the UTPB undergraduate program noted above to be eligible for admissions to a master's level program. Students who successfully complete the AMP will be granded automatic admissions into the corresponding UTPB graduate program. For more information about the AMP program please contact the office of Graduate Studies or the AMP Coordinator for this major.