CIVIL ENGINEERING
Everything in our built environmentfrom towers reaching to the sky, to bridges spanning provinces, to dams holding back riversis the work of civil engineers who plan, design, build, maintain, rehabilitate and manage the infrastructure that houses people, moves goods and supplies power and water. Whether one-of-akind structures or the roads we drive every day, civil engineers make meaningful contributions to the development, evolution and safety of our physical world.
The Carleton advantage
Carleton Universitys Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree program in Civil Engineering offers you:
study terms for the co-op option is shown in the following table. After third year, you could be placed for up to four consecutive work terms, normally with the same employer. Calendar Year 1 2 3 4 5 Fall study term 1 study term 3 study term 5 work term study term 7 Winter study term 2 study term 4 study term 6 work term study term 8 work term work term work term Summer
courses and design projects in structural, geotechnical and transportation engineering; a program of study that emphasizes problem-solving skills, laboratory experience, design and advanced computer methods for civil engineering; opportunities to participate in collaborative design projects with industry, government and other research agencies in the Ottawa region; and excellent scholarships for students with high academic standing.
Our laboratory and research facilities
You will find excellent laboratory and computer facilities at Carleton. For example, you may become involved in research studies that test the materials of large-scale specimens using the specialized facilities of the strong floor in the Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering. Carletons proximity to the laboratories of the National Research Council Canada gives you access to additional research and resource facilities.
Choosing the right program
The BEng degree program in Civil Engineering is fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. When you graduate from this program, you will meet the educational requirements for registration as a professional engineer. At Carleton, you will develop a broad background in engineering in your first two years of study. The final years will allow you to focus on areas of municipal engineering, engineering economics, project management, computer applications or environmental engineering. In addition, you may emphasize the traditional areas of structural, geotechnical or transportation engineering.
Your co-op opportunities
As a student in the Civil Engineering program, you will have the opportunity to enrol in co-operative education. A minimum of four work terms is required, and the pattern of work and
The courses of a typical civil engineering program are shown below. Study Term 1
Your future opportunities
As a civil engineer, you will be a highly skilled professional with expertise in analysis, design, computer applications and management. You could work for any level of government or in a variety of consulting engineering firms. Graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Carleton University work around the world today, on challenging and technically advanced civil engineering projects.
Study Term 5
Introduction to Engineering Calculus for Engineering or Physics Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science Problem Solving and Computers Complementary studies elective
Introduction to Structural Analysis Introduction to Structural Design Geotechnical Mechanics Electrical Engineering Transportation Engineering and Planning
Admission requirements
For admission to the Civil Engineering program, you must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including a minimum of six 4U/M courses. Your six courses must include four prerequisite courses:
Study Term 2
Study Term 6
Mechanics I Chemistry for Engineering Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion Communication Skills for Engineering Students
Introduction to Statistical Modeling I Mechanics of Solids II Engineering Economics Design of Structural Steel Components Design of Reinforced Concrete Components Complementary studies elective
Advanced Functions Chemistry Physics one of: Calculus and Vectors* Biology Earth and Space Science
Study Term 3
Study Term 7
* Strongly recommended for applicants to all engineering programs. Although it is not an admission requirement, at least one 4U course in either English or French is recommended. Equivalent courses may be substituted at the appropriate 4U level. If you are from outside Ontario, or outside Canada, see Carleton Universitys website at carleton.ca/howtoapply for your specific program requirements. Since the number of qualified applicants may be greater than the number of available spaces, cut-off averages and required marks may vary.
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics Mechanics II Mechanics of Solids I Civil Engineering Materials GIS, Surveying and Graphics
Design Project Geotechnical Engineering Municipal Engineering Two Engineering electives
Study Term 4
Study Term 8
Engineering Geoscience Numerical Methods Mathematical Methods I Fluid Mechanics I Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Complementary studies elective
Design Project (continued) Highway Engineering Professional Practice Complementary studies elective Two engineering electives
For more information
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Carleton University 3432 Mackenzie Building 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa ON K1S 5B6 Canada Tel: 613-520-5784 Fax: 613-520-3951 Email:
[email protected] Website: carleton.ca/cee
Please visit carleton.ca/cee or consult the Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar at carleton.ca/cuuc. Undergraduate Recruitment Office Carleton University 315 Robertson Hall 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa ON K1S 5B6 Canada Tel: 613-520-3663 Toll-free in Canada: 1-888-354-4414 Fax: 613-520-3847 Email: [email protected] Website: carleton.ca/admissions
Note: As study terms and courses offered may vary, please refer to the Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar at carleton.ca/cuuc for specific program requirements.
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