Choose from the following:

• Curriculum Outline
• Cooperative Education Program
• Internships
• International Option
• Continuing Engineering Studies

Curriculum Outline

• A major in Civil Engineering leading to the B.S.C.E. degree consists of 123 credit hours for new students entering the program in Fall 2003. Specific requirements effective as of Fall 2003 are:

	English......................................6
	Technical Communications.....................3
	Liberal Studies and Social Sciences.........15
	Mathematics.................................15
	Physics......................................8
	Chemistry....................................4
	Science Elective.............................3
	Engineering..................................4
	Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.........3
	Engineering Science..........................6
	Departmental Requirements...................35
	Technical Electives.........................21
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* Contact the Department office for more information about optional courses and their use for an undergraduate concentration or for the early-entry Master's program.

• A major in Civil Engineering leading to the B.S.C.E. degree consists of 128 credit hours for new students entering the program starting Fall 2004. Specific requirements effective as of Fall 2004 are:

	English......................................6
	Technical Communications.....................3
	Liberal Studies and Social Sciences.........15
	Mathematics.................................15
	Physics......................................8
	Chemistry....................................4
	Science Elective.............................3
	Engineering..................................4
	Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.........3
	Engineering Science..........................6
	Departmental Requirements...................40
	Technical Electives.........................21
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* Contact the Department office for more information about optional courses and their use for an undergraduate concentration or for the early-entry Master's program.

Liberal Studies (LBST) courses examine the arts, literature, the western historical and cultural tradition, global understanding, citizenship, ethics, issues of health and issues of science, technology, and society.  University general education requirements will be met through these courses.
 

The science electives must be chosen from an approved list of physical, life, or earth sciences and must complement the student's overall educational plan.

Technical electives allow flexibility for study in specific areas, and each student may design a technical elective program with the advisor's advice and approval in order to achieve an individual goal and follow a desired track. Technical (TECH) electives may be selected from the areas of engineering, mathematics, science, business and communications. Civil Engineering (CEGR) electives must be selected from upper-division Civil Engineering courses.

Cooperative Education Program

• Students in The William States Lee College of Engineering may obtain practical work experience while pursuing their degree by participating in cooperative education whereby a student alternates semesters of academic study with semesters of academic study with semesters of work experience in industry. The work experience is under the direction of the student's major department and is closely related to his or her field of study. Civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering students who complete the Co-op program may receive partial credit toward the experience requirement for registration as a Professional Engineer.

  To be eligible for the Co-op program, an engineering or computer science student must have completed at least 24 credit hours at UNC Charlotte including a number of specific courses with a minimum GPA of 2.50. A transfer student is expected to have completed at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte. An engineering technology student must have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better (out of 4.0).

  For an undergraduate to be officially designated as a Co-op student, he or she must participate in at least three semesters of work experience. Consequently, participation in Co-op Education usually means that the student will take five years to complete the civil engineering program.

  Students interested in learning more about the advantages and opportunities of participating in this program should contact the University Career Center.

Internships

• A number of opportunities for internships exist for students in the College. These internships may be with or without academic credit. Students interested in learning more about these opportunities should consult with their adviser and with the engineering program coordinator in the University Career Center.

International Option

• Students in the College may enhance their educational opportunities by participating in the International Option. Participation does not increase the required number of hours for completion of the degree. This program has two parts: International Studies and an International Experience. A student may elect to participate in only one or both aspects of the program.

  The International Studies phase consists of completing specified courses to satisfy general educational requirements in the humanities and social sciences. Students participate in this phase by enrolling in designated sections of freshman English and other humanities. This enables them to meet University and accreditation requirements for depth and breadth in the study of humanities and social sciences while enhancing their education with a concentration on international topics.

  The International Experience portion of the program normally occurs after the completion of the sophomore-level courses in the major. The student will have an opportunity to participate in study, research and/or an industrial experience abroad. Foreign language proficiency may be required prior to participation in this portion of the program.

Continuing Engineering Studies

• The William States Lee College of Engineering sponsors various special educational programs for practicing engineers, technologists, technicians, and others in addition to its regular academic degree programs and courses. These include conferences, short courses, seminars, and other continuing education programs designated to aid those practicing in the technical professions and occupations to keep abreast of the latest developments in the rapidly expanding technology. The courses listed below are offered on a periodic basis, while many others are offered on demand.

  PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING-BASICS. Forty hours of work reviewing mathematics, chemistry, economics, the basic engineering sciences, and civil engineering fundamentals as preparation for the Professional Engineering Fundamentals (EIT or Exam I) Examination.

  PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING-APPLIED. 27.5 hours of work reviewing applications in chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering and engineering economics as preparation for the Professional Engineering Principles and Practice (PE or Exam II) Examination.

  For further information about these courses or to request special offerings, contact the Office of Continuing Education, Extension, and Summer Programs (704-687-8900).