Civil Engineering
Course Overview
Bring together knowledge of material properties and structural design to prepare for careers that provide society with vital infrastructure including roads, buildings, bridges, transit systems and water treatment systems.
Course Structure
Course Structure for Civil Engineering
Required Courses:
ECIV 101: Introduction to Civil Engineering
CHMY 141 & 142: College Chemistry I and Lab
M 171Q or M 181Q: Calculus I
WRIT 101W: College Writing I
University Seminar (Choose one of the following)
CLS 101US: Knowledge and Community
COMX 111US: Introduction to Public Speaking
HONR 201US: Texts and Critics: Knowledge & Imagination I
US 101US: First Year Seminar
BGEN 104US: First Year Business Seminar
LS 101US: Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing
CLS 201US: Knowledge and Community (if > 30 earned credits)
CHMY 143 & 144: College Chemistry II and Lab
M 172 or M 182: Calculus II
PHSX 220 or PHSX 240: Physics I with Calculus
ECIV 202: Applied Analysis
BMGT 205, WRIT 201, WRIT 221, or HONR 202IH: Choose one
SRVY 230: Introduction to Surveying for Engineers
EGEN 201: Engineering Mechanics-Statics
M 273 or M 283: Multivariable Calculus
PHSX 222 or PHSX 242: Physics II with Calculus
DDSN 131: Introduction to Drafting and Design
M 274 or M 284: Introduction to Differential Equations
EGEN 350 or STAT 332: Applied Engineering Data Analysis or Statistics for Scientists and Engineers
EGEN 202: Engineering Mechanics -- Dynamics
ECIV 337: Civil Engineering Fluid Mechanics
EGEN 205: Mechanics of Materials
EENV 340: Principles of Environmental Engineering
University Core (IS, IH, IA/RA or D)
ECIV 333: Water Resources Engineering
ECIV 312: Structures I
BIOB 160, BIOM 103IN, ENSC 245IN, ERTH 101IN, or GPHY 284: Choose one
ECIV 308: Construction Practice
ECIV 350: Transportation Engineering (University Core (IS, IH, IA/RA or D))
EGEN 310R: Multidisciplinary Engineering Design
ECIV 315: Structures II
ECIV 320: Geotechnical Engineering
DDSN 166, DDSN 245, EELE 250, EGEN 324, or EMAT 251: Choose one
EGEN 330: Business Fundamentals for Technical Professionals
Professional Electives (6 credits)
University Core (IS, IH, IA/RA or D) (6 credits)
Elective (1 credit)
ECIV 499R: Capstone: Civil Eng Design
EGEN 488: Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
Professional Electives (9 credits)
University Core (IS, IH, IA/RA or D) (3 credits)
Elective Requirements:
12 credits of humanities, social science, diversity, and arts classes as part of the University Core requirements
15 credits of approved professional electives from the list provided
Minimum of 6 credits in Computer Science
Minimum of 6 credits at the 300 level or above in the student's professional elective package
Entry Requirement
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | The minimum required test score is 80. |
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | The minimum required test score is 6.5. |
Career Opportunities
Civil Engineering students at Montana State go into careers such as:
- Construction
- Transportation
- Water Resources
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
Internship or Work Placements
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.