Major in Civil Engineering
Learn the skills to plan, design, build, operate, and maintain the public infrastructure systems essential to sustaining modern civilization and protecting the environment.
As a civil engineering major at Santa Clara University, you will become capable of solving complex problems with fixed and oftentimes limited resources. Our civil engineering program focuses on the application of state-of-the-art skills, a sound understanding of engineering principles, the ability to communicate and articulate ideas, and preparation for learning.
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Major Requirements
Lower Division
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Calculus and Analytic Geometry I–IV
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General Chemistry I
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers I–III
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Introduction to Engineering
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Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
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Graphical Communication in Design
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Geology
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Mechanics I: Statics
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Mechanics II: Dynamics
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Mechanics III: Strength of Materials
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Electric Circuits I
Upper Division
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Differential Equations
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Probability and Statistics
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Thermodynamics I
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Fluid Mechanics
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Civil Engineering Materials
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Geotechnical Engineering
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Municipal Engineering Design
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Engineering Economics
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Structural Analysis
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Structural Steel Design
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Reinforced Concrete Design
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Water Resources Engineering
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Hydraulic Engineering
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Environmental Engineering
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Transportation Engineering Design
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Civil Engineering Design Methods
- Advanced CAD
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Senior Design Project I & II
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Three civil engineering electives
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