Specializations

Explore the innovative urban landscape with Smart Cities, revolutionize construction planning with Building Information Modeling, or champion environmentally conscious practices with Sustainable Design and Green Construction.

• Smart Cities
• Building Information Modeling 
• Sustainable Design and Green Construction 

School Engineering and Computing Requirements

Students in the Bachelor of Science in the Civil Engineering program must complete a minimum of 135 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.

Civil Engineering Requirements

General Education Requirements

American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:

• Critical thinking
• Effective communication
• Ethical reasoning
• Global self-awareness
• Information literacy
• Mathematical and scientific reasoning
• Quantitative and IT Literacy

With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience. 

Required Civil Engineering Courses

All civil engineering students must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations.

• Geology
• Statics
• Elementary Mechanics of Materials
• CAD in Civil Engineering
• Applied Fluid Mechanics
• Intro to Construction Engineering
• Legal & Professional Aspects of CVE
• Structural Analysis (T2)
• Reinforced Concrete Design (D)
• Civil Engineering Materials (T3)
• Geotechnical Engineering (T4)
• Civil Engineering Seminar
• Choose two fundamental courses from the remaining technical areas:
  • Transportation Engineering (T5)
  • Environmental Engineering (T6)
  • Water Resources Engineering (T7)
• Choose four advanced courses from three technical areas. At least two courses must be from the same technical area, and at least one course must be a design course (D).
  • T1 – Construction
  • T2 – Structures
  • T3 – Materials
  • T4 – Geotechnical
  • T5 – Transportation
  • T6 – Environmental
  • T7 – Water Resources
• Students will choose a specialization (three courses):
  • Smart Cities
  • Building Information Modeling 
  • Sustainable Design and Green Construction

Program Educational Objectives

• Have a successful career in Civil Engineering related field and be able to plan, design and construct Civil Engineering systems.
• Understand the ethical implications of the Civil Engineering profession.
• Pursue advanced studies and engage in life-long learning.

Student Outcomes

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.

2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.

6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Our program is designed to prepare graduates for success in their immediate, as well as long-term, professional careers as skilled practitioners. It provides a robust foundation for obtaining a professional license, pursuing advanced studies, and engaging in lifelong learning.

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