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Career Opportunities
- Construction Managers
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Urban Planning Engineer
- Transportation Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
Degree Specializations in Civil Engineering
Smart Cities
A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Smart Cities is a cutting-edge program designed to equip students with the technical knowledge and innovative thinking required to develop, manage, and improve urban environments in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. This specialization focuses on integrating information and communication technologies into urban infrastructure to enhance the quality of life for residents, increase the efficiency of urban operations and services, and ensure environmental sustainability.
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Building Information Modeling
The specialization in Building Information Modeling (BIM) within a BS civil engineering degree program focuses on the integration of technology, process improvements, and digital information to manage the life cycle of buildings effectively. This specialization is designed for students who wish to combine traditional civil engineering skills with advanced technology to improve the planning, design, construction, and operation of buildings. Students will learn about BIM software tools, data management, collaboration among different stakeholders, and the application of BIM in project management, sustainability, and facility management.
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Sustainable Design and Green Construction
The BS Civil Engineering specialization in Sustainable Design and Green Construction focuses on the principles of sustainability and environmental friendliness within the field of civil engineering. This specialization equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, construct, and maintain structures and infrastructures in a manner that reduces their environmental impact, conserves resources, and enhances the quality of life. Topics covered include sustainable materials and building techniques, energy-efficient design, water conservation, site planning, and the integration of renewable energy sources into construction projects.
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Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Vision
The Civil Engineering program seeks to be a beacon of excellence, shaping the future of infrastructure and environmental sustainability. By offering students robust academic experiences, hands-on learning, and a commitment to ethical principles, the department aims to graduate skilled engineers who can make a real difference in communities and tackle the most pressing challenges in society.
Mission
The Civil Engineering program is designed to prepare graduates for success in their immediate, as well as long-term, professional careers as skilled practitioners. It provides a robust foundation for obtaining a professional license, pursuing advanced studies, and engaging in lifelong learning. At AIU, students will learn from our renowned faculty experts and benefit from our high-impact practices of student success, team-based learning, global perspective, undergraduate research, internships and co-ops, and community service.
The Civil Engineering program seeks to be a beacon of excellence, shaping the future of infrastructure and environmental sustainability. By offering students robust academic experiences, hands-on learning, and a commitment to ethical principles, the department aims to graduate skilled engineers who can make a real difference in communities and tackle the most pressing challenges in society.
Everywhere you look, you will see the work of civil and environmental engineers. They are responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of our infrastructure, from the roads we travel to the drinking water we get from our taps, from tunnels and airports to stadiums and skyscrapers. In AIU's Civil Engineering program, you will learn from our renowned faculty experts and benefit from our high-impact practices of student success, team-based learning, global perspective, undergraduate research, internships and co-ops, and community service. Our program is designed to prepare graduates for success in their immediate, as well as long-term, professional careers as skilled practitioners. It provides a robust foundation for obtaining a professional license, pursuing advanced studies, and engaging in lifelong learning.
Program Objectives and Student Outcomes
Degree Requirements
Specializations
Explore the innovative urban landscape with Smart Cities, revolutionize construction planning with Building Information Modeling, or champion environmentally conscious practices with Sustainable Design and Green Construction.
- Smart Cities
- Building Information Modeling
- Sustainable Design and Green Construction
School Engineering and Computing Requirements
Students in the Bachelor of Science in the Civil Engineering program must complete a minimum of 135 credits including satisfaction of all degree requirements of AIU. All coursework must be completed in accordance with the academic rules of AIU and those of the department.
Civil Engineering Requirements
| Minimum General Education Requirements | 38 credits |
| School Core Requirements | 34 credits |
| Major Requirements | 63 credits |
| Total Credits Required for Degree | 135 credits |
General Education Requirements
American International University has established seven competencies that form the foundation of the learning outcomes in our courses. Upon successful completion of the General Education program, students will be able to demonstrate:
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Ethical reasoning
- Global self-awareness
- Information literacy
- Mathematical and scientific reasoning
- Quantitative and IT Literacy
With the understanding that our students will specialize in a variety of academic majors, the General Education Program requirements are designed to ensure that all students will acquire experiential and activity-based learning and the application of knowledge in concrete situations as part of their AIU experience.
Required Civil Engineering Courses
All civil engineering students must complete the following courses. Students are responsible for observing all course prerequisites and limitations.
- Geology
- Statics
- Elementary Mechanics of Materials
- CAD in Civil Engineering
- Applied Fluid Mechanics
- Intro to Construction Engineering
- Legal & Professional Aspects of CVE
- Structural Analysis (T2)
- Reinforced Concrete Design (D)
- Civil Engineering Materials (T3)
- Geotechnical Engineering (T4)
- Civil Engineering Seminar
- Choose two fundamental courses from the remaining technical areas:
- Transportation Engineering (T5)
- Environmental Engineering (T6)
- Water Resources Engineering (T7)
- Choose four advanced courses from three technical areas. At least two courses must be from the same technical area, and at least one course must be a design course (D).
- T1 – Construction
- T2 – Structures
- T3 – Materials
- T4 – Geotechnical
- T5 – Transportation
- T6 – Environmental
- T7 – Water Resources
- Students will choose a specialization (three courses):
- Smart Cities
- Building Information Modeling
- Sustainable Design and Green Construction
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