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BSCE Program

 

Cal Poly Pomona's Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) program began in 1961, and has produced over 2500 graduates. The program included a strong background in engineering principles, with and emphasis on the application of these principles to practical civil engineering problems.

 

Grads

 

Educational Objectives

The undergraduate Civil Engineering Program at Cal Poly Pomona provides a practical, "hands-on" educational experience for its students that encompasses the following areas of practice in the field of civil engineering--environmental, geotechnical, structures, geospatial, transportation systems and water resources. The program is organized to:

  1. Prepare students for immediate entry into civil engineering practice by providing a background in the fundamental engineering principles, an extensive practical design experience and an opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams;
  2. Instill in students an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities as civil engineers;
  3. Develop the written and verbal skills necessary for students to communicate with other professionals and non-professionals that they will encounter in their future practice of engineering;
  4. Provide the student with the necessary background to understand the economic, environmental, societal and cultural impact of engineering solutions on the local, national and global scene;
  5. Encourage lifelong learning and prepare students for graduate work in their chosen field of civil engineering or other fields of interest that they might develop;
  6. Encourage students to take the FE and/or LSIT examination, and ultimately to become registered as professional engineers and/or land surveyors.

Curriculum

The undergraduate civil engineering program at Cal Poly Pomona has three options: General Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Geospatial Engineering. All three options lead to the same degree:Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. The coursework requirements for all three options are shown on the curriculum sheets and flow charts. The individual course descriptions are shown on the civil engineering course descriptions page.

General Civil Engineering Option

The general civil engineering option includes coursework in a wide range of civil engineering fields, and is thus the best choice for students who desire a broad civil engineering education. This option also includes three technical elective courses, which provide the opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge of certain aspects of civil engineering. Students may take a range of technical elective courses, or they may focus all three technical electives in a certain aspect of civil engineering, such as structural, transportation, or geotechnical engineering.

Environmental Engineering Option

The environmental engineering option also includes a wide range of civil engineering courses, but has more emphasis on water resources and environmental engineering. This option is especially well suited for students who wish to specialize in these areas. It differs from a BS degree in environmental engineering in that it is still a civil engineering degree, and thus prepares students to ultimately become licensed civil engineers.

Geospatial Engineering Option

The geospatial engineering option includes a range of civil engineering coursework, with an emphasis in surveying, remote sensing, photogrammetry, geographical information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). This option prepares students to ultimately become licensed civil engineers and licensed land surveyors, and thus is especially attractive for those who intend to become land development engineers..

 

Applicants to the program should select the appropriate option when submitting their application through CSU Mentor. Current students may declare or change their option by submitting a general academic petition.

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Reasons to Choose Cal Poly Pomona

 

  1. Practical "learn-by doing" philosophy of education
  2. Small class sizes
  3. All classes taught by professors
  4. Fully accredited
  5. Largest undergraduate civil engineering program in the country
  6. Extracurricular activities
  7. Beautiful campus
  8. Modern facilities
  9. Suburban location provides many internship opportunities
  10. Graduates are in demand