Engineering

Civil Engineering

Our personalized civil engineering degree will immerse you in unique design and research projects. Participating in project-based learning will bring you new ideas for the planning, design, and construction of civil infrastructure.

Civil engineers have a direct impact on the world. They create and improve the way we move, interact and live in our communities. Civil engineering combines planning and designing in the office, with hands-on project management in the field.

With Civil Engineering, you'll weave teamwork, problem solving and design exercises together. You will:

• Gain the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to the field of civil engineering.
• Conduct experiments to prove or disprove engineering theories or designs.
• Gain expertise with computer software and other innovative engineering technologies.
• Develop critical thinking skills needed to excel in a changing workplace.
• Participate in undergraduate research opportunities.

Department of Physics - Engineering Dual Degree Curriculum

Each of the dual-degree programs are designed to be completed in 5 years. This timeline assumes that students are placed into Pre-Calculus (MATH 115) or beyond for their first semester. Below is an example 5-year plan to give you an idea of what your schedule might be like.

Example Course Plan for B.A. in Physics + B.S. in Civil Engineering

What can you do with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering?

Now is an ideal time to pursue a civil engineering bachelor's degree. Civil engineers are needed to manage projects to rebuild structures, bridges, highways, and upgrade levees and dams as the climate changes and the population grows.

Civil Engineering Degree Jobs
Those with a civil engineering degree from UND can expect a range of job opportunities, including:

• Engineering design and development: Create an original solution to a technical problem.
• Construction management: Design and manage large-scale construction projects.
• Water resources engineering: Modeling water supply for human consumption, agriculture, energy, and fishing.
• Geotechnical engineering: Ensure the stability of built structures by defining soil and foundation capacity and/or assess landslide and slope failure risk.
• Structural engineering: Design buildings and infrastructure to be resilient to natural hazards.
• Site development: Evaluate and plan construction of improvements on a piece of land based on codes and regulations.
• Transportation engineering: Keep goods and people moving by solving transportation challenges.
• Environmental regulation: Ensure that the use of water, land, and air resources are sustainable, and that environmental pollution and degradation are minimized.

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