Civil Engineering (Field of Study- University Transfer Plan)
Associate of Science
Overview
Information
The AS degree in Civil Engineering is designed to prepare students for various career opportunities to become a Water Hygiene Engineer, Urban and Transport Planner, Design Engineer, and Environmental Engineer. This program is intended to provide a foundation on which the graduate can build a career in Civil Engineering as they transfer to a 4-year university.
Click on the plan of study tab to view guided pathways created for students who complete an AS degree and the options for transfer. Speak with an academic advisor at your college to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Plan of Study
| Recommended Course Sequence | Semesters Offered | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGR 1201- Introduction to Engineering CORE | Fall, Spring | 2 |
| PHYS 2325- University Physics I CORE | Fall | 3 |
| PHYS 2125- University Physics I Laboratory | Fall | 1 |
| ENGL 1301- Composition I CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| MATH 2413- Calculus CORE | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| XXXX X3XX- Creative Arts Elective | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 16 Hours | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGR 1304- Graphics | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ENGR 2301- Engineering Mechanics-Statics | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| PHYS 2326- University Physics II CORE | Spring | 3 |
| PHYS 2126- University Physics II Laboratory | Spring | 1 |
| MATH 2414 Calculus II | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| ENGL 1302- Composition II CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 17 Hours | ||
| Summer Session I | ||
| XXXX X3XX- Component Area Option CORE | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3 |
| HIST 1301- United States History I CORE | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3 |
| 6 Hours | ||
| Summer Session II | ||
| XXXX X3XX- Component Area Option CORE | Fall, Spring, Summer | 3 |
| 3 Hours | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| MATH 2415- Calculus III | Fall, Spring | 4 |
| CHEM 1309- General Chemistry for Engineering Majors | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| CHEM 1109- General Chemistry for Engineering Majors Lab | Fall, Spring | 1 |
| ENGL X3XX-Language, Philosophy, and Culture CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ENGR 2302- Engineering mechanics-Dynamics | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| GOVT 2305- Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| 17 Hours | ||
| Semester 4 | ||
| MATH 2320- Differential Equations | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| ENGR 2332- Mechanics of Materials | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| HIST 1302- United States History II CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| GOVT 2306- Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) CORE | Fall, Spring | 3 |
| XXXX X3XX- Social/Behavioral Science CORE | Fall, Spring |
3 |
| 15 Hours | ||
| AS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS/PATHWAY TOTAL: 74 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | ||
The following set of courses have been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Below is the suggested course order, students may decide to take certain courses based upon their semester of availability. All courses must be completed before receiving degree.
For additional information concerning the Civil Engineering field of study or transferability, please consult with advisors for the Natural Sciences Department at (956)721-5195.
Three hours of Creative Arts are required and can be satisfied by selecting any one course of the following: ARTS 1301, ARTS 1303, ARTS 1304, DANC 2303, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, OR MUSI 1310.
Six hours of a Component Area Option are required and can be satisfied by any two courses from the following: COSC 1301 and SPCH 1311 are recommended.
BCIS 1305, COSC 1301, COSC 1436, KINE 1304, SPCH 1311, and/or SPCH 1315.
Three hours of Language, Philosophy or Culture are required and can be satisfied by any one course of the following: ENGL 2322, ENGL 2323, ENGL 2326, ENGL 2327, ENGL 2328, ENGL 2332, ENGL 2333, or ENGL 2351, PHIL 1301 or PHIL 2306.
Three hours of Social and Behavioral Science are required and can be satisfied by any one course of the following: ECON 2301, ECON 2302, PHIL 1301, PHIL 2306, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2306, PSYC 2308, PSYC 2314, PSYC 2317, SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCW 2361, or SOCW 2362,