CEEGR ENVR, BS, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a Specialization in Environmental Engineering

Sample Plan for New Students

The sample shows a typical plan to complete the degree based on current degree requirements and course offerings, and is not the only possible plan. The number of credits for each course is in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites, and the order of courses in the sample plan accounts for these. Each new student, in consultation with their advisor, will complete a personal academic plan tailored to their specific goals and interests.

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Degree Requirements

  • Minimum Credits to Graduate: 120 semester credits or 180 quarter credits
  • Credits in Major: 91 semester credits or 134 quarter credits
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Semester-Based Degree Plan

Four-Year Sample Plan For New Students

For students who enroll in Summer 2027 or beyond

Year 1

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 MATH 1344: Calculus I (4) MATH 1346: Calculus II (4)
Course 2 CHEM 1350: General Chemistry I / CHEM 1351: Chemistry of Water Lab (4) PHYS 1210: Physics I / PHYS 1211: Physics I Lab (4)
Course 3 UCOR 1000: Signature Seminar (3) UCOR Stage I (3)
Course 4 UCOR Stage I (3) UCOR Stage II (3)
Course 5 CEEGR 1010: Engineering Graphics & GIS Applications (3) CEEGR 2020: Surveying and Geomatics (3)

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor to develop your educational plan.
  • Begin exploring career options and participating in campus activities.

 

Year 2

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 MEGR 2100: Statics (3) CEEGR 2210: Mechanics of Materials / CEEGR 2211 Mechanics of Materials Lab (4)
Course 2 Science/Math elective (3) CEEGR 2030: Computer Applications in Civil Engineering (2)
Course 3 MATH 2330: Multivariable (4) MATH 2310: Probability and Statistics (3)
Course 4 UCOR Stage II (3) MATH 2340: Differential Equations (3)
Course 5 UCOR Stage II (3) CEEGR 3040: Engineering Economics & Sustainability (3)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Consider summer internships or study abroad opportunities.
  • Meet with faculty mentors to discuss your academic progress and career goals.

 

Year 3

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 CEEGR 3510: Engineering Geology (3) UCOR Stage II (3)
Course 2 CEEGR 3720: Water Chemistry & Treatment (4) CEEGR 4740: Environmental Biotechnology (3) or CEEGR 4750: Environmental Fate & Transportation (3)¹
Course 3 CEEGR 3310: Fluid Mechanics / CEEGR 3311: Fluid Mechanics Lab (4) CEEGR 3320: Hydraulics & Hydrology / CEEGR 3321: Hydraulics & Hydrology Lab (4)
Course 4 CEEGR 3700: Applied Environmental Microbiology, Ecology & Limnology (3) CEEGR 3530: Soil Mechanics (3)
Course 5   UCOR Stage II (3)

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • ¹Both CEEGR 4740 and CEEGR 4750 are required in this track. CEEGR 4740 is offered in spring of odd years and CEEGR 4750 offered in spring of even years. These courses should be taken in the term when offered.
  • Begin preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your plan for senior year and graduation.

 

Year 4

Course Fall Spring
Course 1 Choice Elective (CEEGR 3260/3280/3760/3860/4330/4550/SCENG 3030 recommended) (2 or 3) CEEGR 4740: Environmental Biotechnology (3) or CEEGR 4750: Environmental Fate & Transportation (3)¹
Course 2 CEEGR 4870: Engineering Design I (3) CEEGR 4880: Engineering Design II (3)CEEGR 4880: Engineering Design II (3)

Course 3 UCOR Stage III (3) CEEGR 4550: Foundation Design or CEEGR 4330: Advanced Water Resources (3)²
Course 4 CEEGR 3730: Sustainable Systems Engineering (3) UCOR Stage III (3)
Course 5 CEEGR 3430: Intro to Structural Engineering (3)  

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • ¹Both CEEGR 4740 and CEEGR 4750 are required in this track. CEEGR 4740 is offered in spring of odd years and CEEGR 4750 offered in spring of even years. These courses should be taken in the term when offered.
  • ²Students choose between advanced water resources (CEEGR 4330) or foundation design (CEEGR 4550). CEEGR 4330 is offered in odd years, so if a student is interested in 4330, it should be taken in spring of the year preceding graduation if that is an odd year. In such cases, CEEGR 3040 can be taken in spring semester of the final year.
  • Take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Complete your senior design project and meet with faculty mentors to finalize your career plans.
  • Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate school programs.

Four-Year University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Stage I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Stage. For more information, please visit the University Core Website.

Stage I: Foundations

  • UCOR 1000/2000 Signature Seminar
  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
  • UCOR 1500 Philosophies of Humanity

Stage II: Inquiry

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2300 Inquiry Seminar in Creative Arts and Expression
  • UCOR 2400 Inquiry Seminar in Literature, Art, or History
  • UCOR 2600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • UCOR 2800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
  • UCOR 29XX Ethical Inquiry

Stage III: Engagement

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3200 Global Perspectives
  • UCOR 3300 Responsibility and Action

Curriculum Notes

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is required for graduation.
  • ¹Both CEEGR 4740 and CEEGR 4750 are required in this track. CEEGR 4740 is offered in spring of odd years and CEEGR 4750 offered in spring of even years. These courses should be taken in the term when offered.
  • ²Students choose between advanced water resources (CEEGR 4330) or foundation design (CEEGR 4550). CEEGR 4330 is offered in odd years, so if a student is interested in 4330, it should be taken in spring of the year preceding graduation if that is an odd year. In such cases, CEEGR 3040 can be taken in spring semester of the final year.
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., consult the Explore and Compare Programs page.

Plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements. Reach out to the College of Science & Engineering Advising Center for support via email at se-adv@seattleu.edu.

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Quarter-Based Degree Plan

Four-Year Sample Plan For New Students

For students who enroll prior to Summer 2027

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5)
Course 2 CEEGR 1050 – Engineering Graphics & Communication (3) PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + PHYS 1211 – Lab (4+1) PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism + PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1)
Course 3 CEEGR 1000 – Intro to Civil & Environmental Engineering (1) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)
Course 4 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)    

Year 1 Steps for Success

  • Meet with your academic advisor to develop your educational plan.
  • Begin exploring career options and participating in campus activities.

 

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 MATH 2330 – Multivariable Calculus (3) MATH 2320 – Linear Algebra (3) MATH 2340 – Differential Equations (4)
Course 2 CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) CEEGR 3020 – Global Engr. Economics (3) CEEGR 2210 – Mechanics of Materials I + CEEGR 2220 – Lab (4+1)
Course 3 MEGR 2100 – Statics (4) MATH 2315 – Probability, Statistics, & Data Computing (5) CEEGR 2500 – Intro to Structural Design (4)
Course 4 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular Bio + BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

Year 2 Steps for Success

  • Consider summer internships or study abroad opportunities.
  • Meet with faculty mentors to discuss your academic progress and career goals.

 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) CEEGR 3410 – Applied Environmental Bio (4) CEEGR 3110 – Surveying & Geomatics (5)
Course 2 CEEGR 3310 – Fluid Mechanics + CEEGR 3370 – Lab (4+1) CEEGR 3530 – Soil Mechanics (5) CEEGR 3420 –  Environmental Engineering Chem (4)
Course 3 CEEGR 3510 – Engineering Geology (4) CEEGR 3710 – Water Resources I (4) CEEGR 3350 –  Applied Hydraulics (4)
Course 4   †CEEGR 3260, 3280, 3760 or 3860 (3) CEEGR 4720 – Water Resources II OR  CEEGR 4550 – Foundation Design (4)

†Choose CEEGR 3260 – Transportation Engineering, CEEGR 3280 – Timber Design, CEEGR 3760 – Environmental Law, OR CEEGR 3860 – Sustainable Engineering. 

Year 3 Steps for Success

  • Begin preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Meet with your academic advisor to discuss your plan for senior year and graduation.

 

Year 4

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 UCOR 2XXX University Core (5) CEEGR 4740 – Water Supply & Wastewater (4) CEERG 4750 – Hazardous Waster Engineering (4)
Course 2 CEEGR 4730 – Principle of Environmental Engineering (5) CEEGR 4880 – Engineering Design II (4) CEEGR 4890 – Engineering Design III (3)
Course 3 CEEGR 4870 – Engineering Design I (3) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)

Year 4 Steps for Success

  • Take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
  • Complete your senior design project and meet with faculty mentors to finalize your career plans.
  • Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate school programs.

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I: 

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

 

Module II: 

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning

 

Module III: 

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context 
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges 

Curriculum Notes

  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination is required for graduation.
  • For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page. 

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.

Resources for Success

Soar during your time here:

Excel in every class:

Source the best research:

Graduate on time:

Build your future career:

Expand your horizons:

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