Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering, B.S., in partnership with UMKC


College of Arts and Sciences

Students interested in a Bachelor of Science degree and majoring in civil engineering should take the following courses in the following sequence. The following is a sample course of study. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all program and core requirements are met. This guide is not a substitute for individual academic advisement. Students should always check with their advisor if they have questions about a proposed variation including taking any summer courses.

Students are responsible for checking prerequisites for any course. A grade of C or better is required for every MT, CH, BL, PH, ECE, ME and CE course.

Transfer courses at the 3000- or 4000-level are only accepted with prior advisor approval.

A minimum of 60 hours of service is required. The recommended minimum number of service hours for each year are: 10 hours during the freshman year, 15 hours during sophomore and junior years, and 20 hours during senior year.

See Rockhurst Wisdom Core Curriculum  page for details of the Wisdom Core requirements for all undergraduate students. Courses in this program that fulfill core requirements display the wisdom core attribute code. When registering for classes, to find which courses will fulfill core requirements, search the Course Schedule by “Attribute Type”.

The Course Schedule is located on the Rockhurst Registrar’s webpage at www.rockhurst/registrar. 

See Physics and Engineering .

Year 1


Fall Semester


Spring Semester


Year 2


Fall Semester


Spring Semester


Year 3


Fall Semester


  • (3) (CO-Collaboration-CC) (ER-Ethical Reasoning & Action-ESE)
  • CE 321 Structural Analysis(UMKC) (4)*  EGCV K321 (RU) (4)*
  • CE 467 Introduction to Construction Management (UMKC) (3)* EGCV K467 (RU) (3)*
  • CE 335 Soil Mechanics (UMKC) (3)* EGCV K335 (RU) (3)*
  • Rockhurst Core (UQ-Universal Questions) (3)
  • (1-3) ***  enroll in 1 cr hr CP course  (Threshold IN-Internship)
  • Total: 17 hours

Spring Semester


  • (3) (IA-Inquiry & Analysis-IAC) (QL-Quantitative Literacy-IQL)
  • (3)
  • CE 481 Transportation (UMKC) (3)* EGCV K481 (RU) (3)*
  • CE 378WI Civil Engineering Materials (UMKC) (3)* EGCV K378 (RU) (3)*
  • CE 4xx Technical Elective (UMKC) (3)*
  • CE 497 Engineering Hydrology (UMKC) (3)*EGCV K497 (RU) (3)*
  • Total: 18 hours

Year 4


Fall Semester


  • (3) and
  • (1)
  • CE 411 System Design I (UMKC) (2)* EGCV K411 (RU) (2)*
  • CE 422 Reinforced Concrete (UMKC) (3)* EGCV K422 (RU) (3)*
  • CE 4xx Technical Elective (UMKC) (3)*
  • Rockhurst Core (Modern Language or IAS - Intercultural Awareness) (3)
  • Rockhurst Core (HC-History and Culture) (3)
  • Total: 18 hours

Spring Semester


  • Rockhurst core (Modern Language or GC-Global Citizenship) (3)
  • Rockhurst core (IS-Individuals & Society) (3)
  • Rockhurst core (HC-History & Culture) (3)
  • CE 412 System Design (UMKC) (3)*  EGCV K412 (RU) (3)*
  • CE 4xx Technical Elective (UMKC) (3)*

Total: 15 hours

Total Degree Hours Required: 136


Note:


* A math ACT score of 25 or above is required for this course. If you do not meet this requirement,instructor approval is required.

** A verbal ACT score of 24 or above is required for these courses. If you do not meet this requirement, discuss with your advisor.

*** CP 3910  is an internship course and must be taken concurrently with an engineering-related internship obtained by the student. ES 3990 Engineering Research Project also satisfies this requirement.