Department of Civil Engineering

2005-06 Civil Engineering Co-op Plan of Study 'B'

Semester 1

GE 100 Fundamentals of Engineering 3 Cr.
GE 199 Engineering Seminar 0 Cr.
CORE 110 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
MATH 131 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 Cr.
PHYS 141 Mechanics and Heat 3 Cr.
PHYS 141L Physics Laboratory I 1 Cr.
   

Semester 2

CE 151 Construction Surveying 4 Cr.
GE 109 Mechanics and Statics 3 Cr.
CORE 115 The Human Experience 5 Cr.
MATH 132 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 Cr.
PE 101-105 Physical Education 1 Cr.
   

Semester 3

CE 202 Statistical Applications in Civil Engineering 3 Cr.
CE 253 Transportation 3 Cr.
Math/Science Elective 4 Cr.
CHEM 115 Chemistry 4 Cr.
ENGL 300 Intro to Professional Writing 3 Cr.
   

Semester 4

CE 212 Materials Engineering 3 Cr.
CE 215 Mechanics of Materials 3 Cr.
CHEM 116 Application of Chemistry in Civil Engineering 4 Cr.
MATH 234 Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 4 Cr.
COMM 140 Public Speaking 2 Cr.
   

Semester 5

CE 315 Structural Analysis 3 Cr.
CE 320 Soil Mechanics 4 Cr.
GE 301 Principles of Engineering Practice 3 Cr.
CE 334 Fluid Mechanics 4 Cr.
ENGL 200 Literary Studies 3 Cr.
   

Semester 6

GE 481 Co-op Ed I 2 Cr.
   

4th Year Summer

GE 483 Co-op Ed III 1 Cr.
   

Semester 7

CE 465 Environmental Engineering II 3 Cr.
CE 472 Project and Construction Management 3 Cr.
CE 417 Structural Design II 3 Cr.
Civil Engineering Elective 3 Cr.
Engineering Science Elective 3 Cr.
   

Semester 8

CE 316 Structural Design I 3 Cr.
CE 322 Soil and Foundation Engineering 3 Cr.
CE 364 Environmental Engineering I 4 Cr.
Civil Engineering Elective 3 Cr.
CE 332 Hydrology 3 Cr.
   

5th Year Summer

GE 483 Co-op Ed III 1 Cr.
   

Semester 9

GE 482 Co-op Ed II 2 Cr.
   

Semester 10

CE 494 Senior Design Project 3 Cr.
Civil Engineering Elective 3 Cr.
Academic Area Studies Elective 3 Cr.
Social Analysis Elective 3 Cr.
Foundation Level Theology Elective 3 Cr.
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION:132 Cr.

College of Engineering

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Green design explored in talk

April 25, 2008

Two experts in the design of environmentally-friendly buildings and business activities will discuss the benefits of “green” engineering during an April 30 talk at Valparaiso University.  Valparaiso alumnus John Abrecht, senior architect and director of sustainable design at Knight Engineering & Architecture, and Tim Carey, a chemical engineer at Quaker Oats, will present “Sustainable Design Engineering.”

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Engineering students to demonstrate projects

April 23, 2008

From a device that could help calm autistic children to a recliner retrofitted with a beverage delivery system, Valparaiso University engineering students will show off their design and building skills during the College of Engineering 's 10th annual Design Expo on May 3.

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Student wins national defense fellowship

April 17, 2008

Valparaiso University engineering student Josh Wood of Reynolds, Ill., has won a highly competitive graduate fellowship from the Department of Defense to pursue research that could have important implications for national defense.


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Professor honored for work in engineering education

April 11, 2008

A Valparaiso University engineering professor who has won national recognition for his scholarship on ethics and emerging technology was honored by the American Society of Engineering Education's Illinois/Indiana Section earlier this month.

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