Civil EngineeringSample Courses

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YEAR 3Term A Term BCEE 3321a Soil Mechanics and Hydrogeologic EngineeringCEE 3347a Reinforced Concrete DesignCEE 3348a Project Management and Engineering Cases

CEE 3322b Introduction to Geotechnical EngineeringCEE 3369b Materials for Civil Engineering

YEAR 4Term A Term BCEE 4426a Geotechnical Engineering Design CEE 4441 Civil Engineering Design Project

CEE 4441 Civil Engineering Design Project CEE 4478b Case Studies in Civil EngineeringES 4498g Engineering Ethics, Sustainable Development and the Law

To view course listings for our International Development Options, please visit eng.uwo.ca/undergraduate/programs/civil.htmlNOTE: Not all technical electives may be offered each year.

Civil Engineering (Structural Option)YEAR 3Term A Term BCEE 3340a Analysis of Indeterminate StructuresCEE 3344a Structural Dynamics IOne 0.5 non-technical elective from approved list

CEE 3343b Finite Element Methods and Analysis of Buildings under Lateral LoadsCEE 3346b Steel DesignCEE 3358b Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design

YEAR 4Term A Term BCEE 4491a Structural Dynamics IIOne 0.5 technical elective

Two 0.5 technical electives One 1.0 non-technical elective

Civil Engineering (Environmental Option)YEAR 3Term A Term BCEE 3362a Drinking Water Quality and TreatmentCEE 3386a Numerical Modeling for Environmental EngineersEarthSc.3340a Watershed Hydrology

CEE 3355b Municipal Engineering DesignCEE 3361b Water Resources ManagementCBE 4409b Wastewater TreatmentOne 0.5 non-technical elective

YEAR 4Term A Term BCEE 4465a Environmental Design for Waste Disposal Two 0.5 technical elective

CEE 4476b Environmental Hydraulics DesignOne 0.5 technical elective One 1.0 non-technical elective

Civil Engineering Common Courses

What is Civil Engineering?Civil engineering is a broad discipline that uses applied and leading-edge science to improve our quality of life by providing essential infrastructure, solving environmental problems resulting from industrialization and resource consumption, and mitigating natural disasters.

Western’s Civil Engineering Program

Common First Year

All first-year students complete a common first year. Courses include: Introductory Engineering Design and Innovation Studio, Applied Mathematics - Calculus, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics - Linear Algebra, Physics, Computer Programming Fundamentals, Properties of Materials, and Statics.

Civil Engineering Common Second Year Our common second year provides students with the general background and training essential for any civil engineer.

Structural Engineering OptionIn our established Structural Engineering option, students take courses in areas such as Structural Theory and Design, Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design, Steel Design, Structural Dynamics, Finite Element Design and Tall Buildings, Soil Mechanics, Business, Engineering Ethics, Sustainable Development and Law.

Environmental Engineering Option

This option focuses on the environmental aspects of civil engineering. Courses include: Drinking Water Quality and Treatment, Wastewater Treatment, Environmental Design for Waste Disposal, Environmental Hydraulics Design, Water Resource Management, Soil Mechanics, Business, Engineering Ethics, Sustainable Development and Law.

International Development with Structural or Environmental Engineering Options

These options introduce students to the complex societal, environmental, political and economic issues associated with building safer communities in Canada and in the developing world. A centerpiece of the International Development option is the Summer Community Development Placement and Design Project where students have an opportunity to work for four months in developing countries, or in-need communities in Canada.

Individualize Your Civil Engineering DegreeDual DegreesA dual degree allows you to gain a competitive edge towards a rewarding career. You will have the engineering skills and knowledge to become a successful problem solver, prepared to address and find solutions to current and future problems around the world in a traditional engineering career or a profession of your choice. We offer the following dual degrees with our Civil Engineering program:

Civil Engineering and Business

After two years in Engineering, you can apply to the Ivey Business School. If admitted to Ivey, you will take a combination of HBA courses and Civil Engineering courses for the next three years. At the end of five years, you will graduate with both BESc and HBA degrees.

Civil Engineering and Law

After three years in Engineering, you can apply to Western Law after writing the LSAT examinations. For the next three years, you will take a combination of Law courses and Civil Engineering courses. At the end of six years, you will graduate with both BESc and LLB degrees.

Dual Degrees with Other Faculties

We also offer more than 50 other dual degrees involving a major module in faculties such as: Science, Music, Social Science or Arts & Humanities.

Internship and Co-op ProgramsOur optional Internship and Summer Engineering Co-op Program provides you with opportunities to gain practical experience while earning a salary. The 12 to 16-month internship is available following your third year of study. Summer co-ops provide technical work experience during the summer months (May-August). You can complete a co-op every year or choose to complete just one during your time at Western.

Accelerated Master’s ProgramThis program is offered to third-year Western Engineering students. Applicants must have an average grade of 80 per cent or higher (based on their second and third-year courses). The Accelerated Master’s program provides you with the opportunity to receive a research master’s degree within one year of receiving your bachelor’s degree.

• Civil Engineer• Environmental Engineer• Structural Engineer• Water Resources Engineer• Municipal Engineer• Construction Engineer

• Architectural and Engineering Consulting Companies • Highway and Heavy Construction Firms• Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments• Residential and Commercial Building Developers• Transportation and Utility Companies

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Capstone Design Project

For more than 15 years, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has partnered with the City of London to identify current infrastructure needs for students to design. The annual City of London Design Competition offers teams of students the opportunity to present designs in the form of written reports, drawings, and a public presentation to a panel of external judges. Teams are advised by faculty advisors and external practicing engineers.