Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree

Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering program prepares students to design, construct and maintain the built environment: buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, reservoirs and water treatment facilities, to name a few. After completing core courses in math, basic sciences, engineering sciences and engineering design principles and practices, students are exposed to the full breadth of civil engineering subfields and pursue specialization via electives in construction engineering, water resources and hydrologic engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering and engineering geology, structural engineering and other disciplines. Students are encouraged to incorporate an area of special interest or a minor into their program to qualify for an even wider variety of careers.

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Desired Student Outcomes

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum

Area of Special Interest

Civil Engineering

Minor Available

Structural Engineering

Possible career areas

Environmental remediation
Hazardous waste management
Pollution control
Soil engineer
Wastewater treatment

Typical work for environmental engineers

Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation reports
Design projects that lead to environmental protection, such as water reclamation facilities or air pollution control systems
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures
Provide technical support for environmental remediation projects and for legal actions
Analyze scientific data and do quality-control checks
Monitor the progress of environmental improvement programs
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs in order to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
Advise corporations and government agencies about procedures for cleaning up contaminated sites

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I have found that Mines lives up to my expectations and there are many things I love about the school I never expected. I greatly appreciate the collaborative nature of the coursework, the positivity of being surrounded by people who are serious about learning and the relatively relaxed and outdoorsy Colorado attitude. Of course, what you care most about from your college experience may be different from what I cared about. Still, I think so long as you have an interest in engineering or a related STEM field of study, there is a good chance Mines is a good choice for you.

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