Civil and Construction Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5316 USA
(269) 276-3210
Civil and Construction Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5316 USA
(269) 276-3210
Civil engineers have a direct impact on society through the design and construction of buildings, highways, railroads, bridges, airports, dams, tunnels, pipelines and water resource systems that form the nation’s infrastructure. Civil engineers work to reduce ground, air, and water pollution; repair and replace deteriorating national infrastructure; improve congested transportation systems; and reduce the damage caused by natural disasters. Civil engineering is perhaps the broadest of the engineering professions and affects virtually every facet of civilization. Program description As a civil engineering major, you will study math general education subjects basic sciences engineering methods, procedures, and management transportation, structures and environmental engineering You will also develop oral, graphic and written communication skills and learn to work as part of a multidiscipline design team. Preparation To enter the civil engineering program you should have completed the following in high school: at least three and a half years of college preparatory mathematics, including trigonometry, and two years of basic science such as physics and chemistry. You may also prepare to enter the program while at WMU by selecting courses that fulfill these requirements. Transfer credit from other college universities will be granted for courses that satisfy WMU’s requirement.
Construction Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)Construction engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction and maintenance of structures and facilities. They prepare detailed plans and specifications, estimate quantities and costs of materials and labor, prepare written documents such as proposals for contracts, test materials to be used, determine solutions to engineering problems, supervise construction and maintenance of projects, inspect existing or newly constructed projects and recommend repairs, perform technical research, and determine the impact of constructions on the environment. Program Description As a construction engineering major, you will study mathematics general education subjects basic sciences business construction engineering methods, procedures, codes and contracts scheduling, estimating, and management You will also develop oral and written communication skills. Preparation To enter the construction engineering program you should have completed the following in high school: at least three and a half years of college preparatory mathematics, including trigonometry two years of basic science such as physics and chemistry You may also prepare to enter the program while at WMU by selecting courses that fulfill these requirements. Transfer credit from other college universities will be granted for courses that satisfy WMU’s requirement.
