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 be capable of solving complex problems facing society with fixed and oftentimes limited resources. Our program focuses on the application of state-of-the-art knowledge, a sound understanding of engineering principles developed with the aid of hands-on laboratory experiences, facility with professional software tools and equipment, effective oral and written communication, and preparation for life-long 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
- Surveying
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
- Technical Writing for Civil Engineers
- Development of Construction Drawings
- Senior Design Project I & II
- Applied Engineering and Communication I & II
- Three civil engineering electives
