Civil Engineering B.S./M.S.
Minimum Requirements for Civil Engineering B.S./M.S. Degree: 144 credits
Concentrations: Environmental/Water Resources, Civil Infrastructure
Students must satisfy the General University Requirements for minimum grades for the respective B.S. or M.S. program (major) requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 36-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Undergraduate Civil Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CE F112 | Elementary Surveying | 2-3 |
| or MIN F202 | Surveying and CAD for Engineers | |
| CE F302 | Fundamentals of Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CE F326 | Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering and Foundations | 4 |
| CE F331 | Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CE F334 | Properties of Materials | 3 |
| CE F341 | Introduction to Environmental Engineering | 4 |
| CE F344 | Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| CE F432 | Steel Design | 3 |
| DRT F210 | Intermediate CAD | 3 |
| ES F100X | Engineering Alaska - An Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| ES F100L | Makerspace Alaska - A Laboratory Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| ES F201 | Computer Techniques | 3 |
| ES F208 | Mechanics | 4 |
| ES F301 | Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| ES F331 | Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ES F341 | Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| ESM F450 | Economic Analysis and Operations | 3 |
| GE F261 | General Geology for Engineers | 3 |
| MATH F253X | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH F302 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination | ||
Complete the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination administered by the State of Alaska. | ||
| Graduate Civil Engineering Program Requirements | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
| Complete comprehensive exam | ||
| Options | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 6-9 | |
| Thesis | ||
| Non-thesis Research/Project | ||
| Concentration | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 21-24 | |
Environmental/Water Resources | ||
Civil Infrastructure | ||
| Total Credits | 144-149 | |
Concentrations
Environmental/Water Resources
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Water Resources Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CE F438 | Design of Engineered Systems 1 | 3 |
| CE F442 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Design 2 | 3 |
| or ENVE F643 | Air Pollution Management | |
| CE F661 | Advanced Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| or CE F683 | Arctic Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering | |
| or CHEM F609 | Aqueous and Environmental Geochemistry | |
| CE F662 | Open Channel and River Engineering | 3 |
| or CE F663 | Groundwater Hydrology | |
| Approved electives from the Environmental/Water Resources concentration area course list below (9 credits for thesis, 12 credits for project), or as approved by the committee 3 | 9-12 | |
| Total Credits | 21-24 | |
- 1
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
- 2
Fulfills the ABET requirement (for the B.S. degree) of one upper-level course in the field of environmental engineering, construction or transportation.
Civil Infrastructure
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Infrastructure Concentration Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CE F438 | Design of Engineered Systems 1 | 3 |
| CE F433 | Reinforced Concrete Design 2 | 3 |
| CE F635 | Numerical Methods for Geomechanics and Soil-Structure Interaction | 3 |
| CE F622 | Foundations and Retaining Structures | 3 |
| or CE F609 | Pavement Materials and Design | |
| Approved electives from the Civil Infrastructure concentration area course list below (9 credits for thesis, 12 credits for project), or as approved by the committee 3 | 9-12 | |
| Total Credits | 21-24 | |
- 1
Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
- 2
Fulfills the ABET requirement (for the B.S. degree) of one upper-level course in the field of environmental engineering, construction, or transportation.
- 3
Students should select electives to ensure they complete at least 21 credits overall at the F600 level.
Recommended Elective Courses for Concentration Areas
Environmental/Water Resources
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL F657 | Environmental Microbiology | 3 |
| CE F442 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Design | 3 |
| CE F401 | Arctic Engineering | 3 |
| CE F445 | Hydrologic Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CE F601 | Engineering Research Communication | 3 |
| CE F624 | Permafrost Engineering | 3 |
| CE F661 | Advanced Water Resources Engineering | 3 |
| CE F662 | Open Channel and River Engineering | 3 |
| CE F663 | Groundwater Hydrology | 3 |
| CE F664 | Sediment Transport | 3 |
| CE F665 | Watershed Hydrology | 3 |
| CE F683 | Arctic Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
| CE F684 | Arctic Utility Distribution | 3 |
| CHEM F609 | Aqueous and Environmental Geochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F631 | Environmental Fate and Transport | 3 |
| CHEM F655 | Environmental Toxicology | 3 |
| ENVE F641 | Aquatic Chemistry | 3 |
| ENVE F642 | Contaminant Hydrology | 3 |
| ENVE F643 | Air Pollution Management | 3 |
| ENVE F644 | Environmental Management and Permitting | 3 |
| ENVE F645 | Unit Processes: Chemical and Physical | 3 |
| ENVE F646 | Biological Unit Processes | 3 |
| ENVE F647 | Biotechnology | 3 |
| ENVE F649 | Hazardous and Toxic Waste Management | 3 |
| ENVE F651 | Environmental Risk Assessment | 3 |
| ENVE F652 | Introduction to Toxicology for Engineers and Scientists | 3 |
| ENVE F653 | Environmental Measurements Laboratory | 1 |
| GEOS F616 | Permafrost | 3 |
| GEOS F617 | Glaciers | 3 |
| ME F658 | Energy and the Environment | 3 |
Civil Infrastructure
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CE F401 | Arctic Engineering | 3 |
| CE F405 | Design of Highways and Streets | 3 |
| CE F422 | Foundation Engineering | 3 |
| CE F434 | Timber Design | 3 |
| CE F451 | Construction Cost Estimating and Bid Preparation | 3 |
| CE F607 | GIS Applications in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| CE F609 | Pavement Materials and Design | 3 |
| CE F622 | Foundations and Retaining Structures | 3 |
| CE F624 | Permafrost Engineering | 3 |
| CE F625 | Soil Stabilization and Embankment Design | 3 |
| CE F626 | Thermal Geotechnics | 3 |
| CE F627 | Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering | 3 |
| CE F628 | Unsaturated Soils Mechanics | 3 |
| CE F630 | Advanced Structural Mechanics | 3 |
| CE F631 | Advanced Structural Analysis | 3 |
| CE F633 | Theory of Elastic Stability | 3 |
| CE F634 | Structural Dynamics | 3 |
| CE F635 | Numerical Methods for Geomechanics and Soil-Structure Interaction | 3 |
| CE F637 | Earthquakes: Seismic Response of Structures | 3 |
| CE F640 | Prestressed Concrete | 3 |
| CE F646 | Structural Composites | 3 |
| CE F650 | Bridge Engineering | 3 |
| CE F682 | Ice Engineering | 3 |
| CE F683 | Arctic Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering | 3 |
| CE F684 | Arctic Utility Distribution | 3 |
| CE F685 | Topics in Frozen Ground Engineering | 3 |
| ESM F621 | Operations Research | 3 |
| GE F440 | Slope Stability | 3 |
| ME F601 | Finite Element Analysis in Engineering | 3 |
| ME F631 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| ME F642 | Advanced Heat Transfer | 3 |
| ME F685 | Arctic Heat and Mass Transfer | 3 |
Admission Requirements
Complete the following admission requirements:
- CE major (junior preferred) or senior standing.
- A GPA 3.25 or above (based on a minimum of 24 credits in CE major requirements) is required for admission. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 to remain in the program.
- Submit three letters of reference.
- Submit a study goal statement.
- Submit a UAF graduate application for admission.
Roadmaps
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
- This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
- Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
- Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
- Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
- Courses with (*) are recommended.
Environmental/Water Resources Concentration - Thesis
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X7 | 4 | CE F112 or MIN F20220 | 2-3 |
| DRT F21020 | 3 | CHEM F106X7 | 4 |
| ES F100X and ES F100L20 | 4 | ES F20120 | 3 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 18 | 16-17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F253X20 | 4 | ES F20820 | 4 |
| PHYS F211X17 | 4 | GE F26120 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | MATH F30220,25 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | PHYS F212X17 | 4 |
WRTG F211X (*) | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | |
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F33420,25 | 3 | CE F30220,25 | 3 |
| ES F30120,25 | 3 | CE F32620,25 | 4 |
| ES F33120 | 3 | CE F33120,25 | 3 |
| ES F34120 | 4 | CE F34120,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F34420,25 | 3 | CE F442 or ENVE F64322,25 | 3 |
| CE F43220,25 | 3 | CE F661, F683, or CHEM F60922,25 | 3 |
| CE F43822,25 | 3 | CE F662 or F66322,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics - Upper Division | 3 | ESM F45020,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Examination | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F69920 | 9 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Comprehensive Examination | |
| Program Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits 147-148 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Environmental/Water Resources Concentration - Non-Thesis
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X7 | 4 | CE F112 or MIN F20220 | 2-3 |
| DRT F21020 | 3 | CHEM F106X7 | 4 |
| ES F100X and ES F100L20 | 4 | ES F20120 | 3 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 18 | 16-17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F253X20 | 4 | ES F20820 | 4 |
| PHYS F211X17 | 4 | GE F26120 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | MATH F30220,25 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | PHYS F212X17 | 4 |
WRTG F211X (*) | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | |
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F33420,25 | 3 | CE F30220,25 | 3 |
| ES F30120,25 | 3 | CE F32620,25 | 4 |
| ES F33120 | 3 | CE F33120,25 | 3 |
| ES F34120 | 4 | CE F34120,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F34420,25 | 3 | CE F442 or ENVE F64322,25 | 3 |
| CE F43220,25 | 3 | CE F661, F683, or CHEM F60922,25 | 3 |
| CE F43822,25 | 3 | CE F662 or F66322,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics - Upper Division | 3 | ESM F45020,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Examination | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F698 | 6 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Comprehensive Examination | |
| 12 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 147-148 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Civil Infrastructure Concentration - Thesis
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X7 | 4 | CE F112 or MIN F20220 | 2-3 |
| DRT F21020 | 3 | CHEM F106X7 | 4 |
| ES F100X and ES F100L20 | 4 | ES F20120 | 3 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 18 | 16-17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F253X20 | 4 | ES F20820 | 4 |
| PHYS F211X17 | 4 | GE F26120 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | MATH F30220,25 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | PHYS F212X17 | 4 |
WRTG F211X (*) | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | |
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F33420,25 | 3 | CE F30220,25 | 3 |
| ES F30120,25 | 3 | CE F32620,25 | 4 |
| ES F33120 | 3 | CE F33120,25 | 3 |
| ES F34120 | 4 | CE F34120,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F34420,25 | 3 | ESM F45020,25 | 3 |
| CE F43220,25 | 3 | CE F43322,25 | 3 |
| CE F43822,25 | 3 | CE F622 or F60922,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics - Upper Division | 3 | CE F63522,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Examination | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F69920 | 9 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Comprehensive Examination | |
| Program Elective | 3 | ||
| 15 | 3 | ||
| Total Credits 147-148 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Civil Infrastructure Concentration - Non-Thesis
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CHEM F105X7 | 4 | CE F112 or MIN F20220 | 2-3 |
| DRT F21020 | 3 | CHEM F106X7 | 4 |
| ES F100X and ES F100L20 | 4 | ES F20120 | 3 |
| MATH F251X6 | 4 | MATH F252X16 | 4 |
| WRTG F111X1 | 3 | Complete one of the following:1 | 3 |
COM F131X (*) | |||
COM F141X (*) | |||
| 18 | 16-17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH F253X20 | 4 | ES F20820 | 4 |
| PHYS F211X17 | 4 | GE F26120 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Arts | 3 | LS F101X15 | 1 |
| General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 | MATH F30220,25 | 3 |
| Complete one of the following:1 | 3 | PHYS F212X17 | 4 |
WRTG F211X (*) | General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | |
WRTG F213X (*) | |||
| 17 | 18 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F33420,25 | 3 | CE F30220,25 | 3 |
| ES F30120,25 | 3 | CE F32620,25 | 4 |
| ES F33120 | 3 | CE F33120,25 | 3 |
| ES F34120 | 4 | CE F34120,25 | 4 |
| General Education Requirement - Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F34420,25 | 3 | ESM F45020,25 | 3 |
| CE F43220,25 | 3 | CE F43322,25 | 3 |
| CE F43822,25 | 3 | CE F622 or F60922,25 | 3 |
| Degree Requirement - Ethics - Upper Division | 3 | CE F63522,25 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 3 | Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Examination | |||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CE F698 | 6 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Program Elective | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 | Comprehensive Examination | |
| 12 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 147-148 | |||
Footnote Definitions
| General Education Requirements | Degree Requirements | Program & Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1--Communication | 8--Alaska Native-themed | 20--Program Requirement |
| 2--Arts | 9--Communication | 21--Capstone Requirement |
| 3--Humanities | 10--Computation | 22--Concentration Course |
| 4--Social Sciences | 11--Ethics | 23--General Elective |
| 5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences | 12--Humanities | 24--Minor Course |
| 6--Mathematics | 13--Human Relations | 25--Upper Division |
| 7--Natural Sciences | 14--Humanities or Social Sciences | 26--Program Elective |
| 15--Library & Information Research | ||
| 16--Mathematics | ||
| 17--Natural Sciences | ||
| 18--Other | ||
| 19--Social Sciences |
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
- Have knowledge of Northern issues
- Have knowledge of fundamentals in the chosen technical discipline
- Demonstrate technical rigor of the student’s research and quality of student project report
- Communicate technical topics effectively in oral form
- Clearly and professionally present technical subject matter in written format
- Attain degree in a reasonable timeframe
