Department of Civil Engineering Brochure

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

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At Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, we have developed an innovative, future-focused civil engineering program that incorporatesthe latest trends in the industry to address the current and future needs of the profession and our society.

This means providing practical, project-based learning that equips graduates to tackle the world’s most pressing issues and solve problems surrounding pollution, traffic management, water resources, infrastructure and urban redevelopment.

A B O U T S A I N T L O U I S U N I V E R S I T Y

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WHY CHOOSE PARKS COLLEGE?

+ Hands-on learning: Our ABET-accredited programs emphasize experiential, interactive learning methods with laboratories, projects and internships from freshman year until graduation.

+ Flexibility: The curriculum is adaptable to your ultimate career goals, allowing you to pursue your own interests and research.

+ Individual faculty attention: SLU’s low 12-1 student-faculty ratio enables one-on-one interaction in course work and research.

+ Practical experience and research: Develop your engineering abilities with research opportunities on externally funded projects. The Parks College Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) gives you the opportunity to work with a faculty member and get paid to help with their research.

P R O G R A M F E A T U R E S

“Civil engineering at Saint Louis University blends a strong technical engineering curriculum with the University’s mission of developing ‘men and women for others’ to create a unique program. At SLU, I learned how to apply my engineering knowledge to tackle the world’s greatest challenges and ultimately serve society.”

DIANA BYRNE, B.S. IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, 2013

Saint Louis University is a Catholic, Jesuit institutionthat values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care and a strong commitment to faith and service. Founded in 1818, the University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 13,500 students on two campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain. Building on a legacy of nearly 200 years, Saint Louis University continues to move forward with an unwavering commitment to a higher purpose, a greater good.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Choose from four different emphasis areas:

+ Green design and sustainability engineering+ Infrastructure design, evaluation and restoration+ Transportation planning, analysis and design+ Hydraulic and water resources

Sample classes include:

+ Structural Analysis and Design + Civil Engineering Materials + Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering + Transportation Engineering+ Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering + Environmental Engineering

O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R G R O W T H D E G R E E A N D C U R R I C U L U M

“Our faculty have strong academic and industrial experience. They provide hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate students. Our faculty are always willing to assist students in and out of the classroom to support their academic and personal growth.”

RONALDO LUNA, PH.D., P.E., F.ASCE, PROFESSOR AND CHAIR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

A B O U T O U R F A C U L T Y

The faculty at Parks College are defined by their expert knowledge in the fields most important tothe civil engineering profession, including:

+ Concrete structures and bridges+ Structural and materials engineering+ Geotechnical and foundation engineering+ River engineering structures+ Erosion control technologies+ Environmental and sustainability engineering+ Earthquake- and blast-resistant design+ Intelligent transportation systems and connected vehicles+ Green building practices

Faculty also are actively engaged in pushing the industry forward by pursuing and publishing innovative research in a range of areas, including:

+ Models for assessing the structural integrity and behavior of concrete bridges, particularly as it relates to seismic activity+ Methods, techniques and structures for maintaining and rehabilitating river systems+ Simulations for evaluating traffic management strategies and forecasting travel demand+ Optimization of large-scale urban drinking water systems and other technologies for addressing sanitation issues in developing nations+ Specifications and guidelines for improving the durability of reinforced concrete bridge decks+ Use of micropile deep foundations for new construction and retrofit

SLU’s location in the heart of metropolitan St. Louis gives you access to a number of industry contacts from the region, making it easy to secure internships and network with professionals. Our Industry Advisory Board is instrumental in presenting our students with internship and employment opportunities.

Parks College students typically apply for competitive internships and cooperative education programs with private firms or government agencies in the summer. During the school year, you can join one of several engineering student organizations or assist our faculty with their research to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

Industry and government agencies have long recognized the quality of engineering graduates from Parks College. Alumni of the civil engineering program are prepared to enter graduate study or pursue opportunities at a variety of private, state and federal organizations, including:

+ Private engineering firms, such as Black and Veatch + Construction companies+ U.S. Army Corps of Engineers+ U.S. Navy+ Missouri Department of Transportation+ Illinois Department of Transportation+ Metropolitan Sewer District+ State, county and municipal engineering offices

Saint Louis University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships along with financial aid packages that can help you pay for your civil engineering education. In fact, 86.5 percent of all SLU students receive some kind of financial aid.

In addition to the financial aid offered by the University, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology provides a range of scholarships specifically for engineering students, including several reserved for civil engineering majors.

You can find more information on financing your college career by visiting SLU’s student financial services office online at finaid.slu.edu.

R E Q U I R E M E N T S F O R A D M I S S I O N

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In addition to the general admission requirements of Saint Louis University, Parks College engineering programs have the following requirements:

+ GPA: Minimum cumulative 3.00 high school GPA for freshman applicants and 2.70 college GPA for transfer applicants

+ ACT/SAT: Minimum ACT composite score of 24 with subscores of: • 22 in English • 24 in math • 22 in reading • 22 in scientific reasoning Minimum SAT composite score of 1100 with subscore of 600 in math

+ Course work: At least 15 total units of high school work consisting of: • Three or four units of English • Four or more units of mathematics, including algebra I and II, geometry and pre-calculus • Three or four units of science, including general science, introduction to physical science, earth science, biology, physics or chemistry • Two or three units of social sciences, including history, psychology or sociology • Three units of electives

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S C H O L A R S H I P S A N D F I N A N C I A L A I D

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“We continuously infuse real-world experiences in our curricular and extra-curricular activities, implement education programs with impact, pioneer discipline- bridging research that addresses global challenges, and promote economic, social and cultural prosperity.” THEODOSIOS ALEXANDER, SC.D. DEAN, PARKS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, AVIATION AND TECHNOLOGY

ABET ACCREDITATION • As of August 2014, the civil engineering program holds full accreditation from ABET. Since its founding in 2009, the department has worked to build the program and attain this accreditation, which requires a program graduate its first class of students before applying for accreditation. Parks graduated its inaugural class of civil engineers in May 2013.