Program: Civil Engineering, BS (2024-2025) - San José State University - Modern Campus Catalog™

Mar 26, 2025

MyRoadmaps Catalog

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

MATH 30 OR MATH 30X - Calculus I 3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering
3 unit(s) (E)
CE 8 - Plane Surveying
3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (16 units)

MATH 31 OR MATH 31X - Calculus II 4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in MATH 31W .
PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
ENGL 1B - Argument and Analysis
3 unit(s) (C2) *
CHEM 1A - General Chemistry
5 unit(s) (B1+B3)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 32 OR MATH 32X - Calculus III 3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 32X requires enrollment in MATH 32W .
PHYS 51 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
CE 20 - Engineering Graphics, CAD and Programming
3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (15 units)

MATH 33A - Ordinary Differential Equations for SCI & ENGR
3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
GEOL 2 - Geology for Engineers
3 unit(s)
CE 95 - Theory and Application of Statics
3 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (14 units)

ME 101 - Dynamics
3 unit(s)
ME 111 - Fluid Mechanics
3 unit(s)
CE 112 - Mechanics of Materials
3 unit(s)
ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports
3 unit(s) (R+WID)
CE 130 - Civil Engineering Economic Analysis
2 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

CE 121 - Transportation Engineering
3 unit(s)
CE 140 - Geotechnical Engineering
3 unit(s)
CE 150 - Introduction to Hydrology and Hydraulics
3 unit(s)
CE 160 - Structural Analysis
3 unit(s)
CE 192 - Probabilistic Models for Civil Engineering Decisions
2 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

CE 120 - Construction Materials Laboratory
1 unit(s)
CE 131 - Introduction to Construction Engineering
3 unit(s)
CE 170 - Principles of Environmental Engineering
3 unit(s)
CE 190 - Numerical Solutions of Civil Engineering Problems
2 unit(s)
Civil Engineering Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CE 162 - Structural Concrete Design
3 unit(s)
CE 181 - Civil Engineering Systems
3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
Civil Engineering Elective 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

* The Preparation for the Major course must be completed with a “C- or better”.