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Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering is a rewarding and challenging professional career that concerns itself with building and maintaining the physical infrastructure of society, as well as the utilization and conservation of natural resources for the benefit of humanity. The majority of the infrastructure that surrounds us is the work of a civil engineer. Buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, transportation systems, tunnels, airports, dams, irrigation channels, harbors, sewage treatment plants, pipelines, water distribution and municipal supply
systems are some examples of civil engineering applications. Civil engineers also mitigate the effects of air and water pollution, soil contamination and industrial waste by designing treatment and control processes.
These broad applications make civil engineering one of the largest fields of modern engineering. Civil engineers continuously develop new technologies to better serve humanity, with expertise in computer applications, laboratory and field testing, and management of construction projects. Civil engineering graduates find employment in the private sector, including consulting, materials testing, and contracting companies; municipal, provincial and federal government agencies; government regulatory bodies and research laboratories; fabrication and manufacturing industries; as well as trade associations.
Civil engineering can be broken down into five major branches: structural, geotechnical, water resources, transportation, and environmental engineering.
Structural engineers are concerned with the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. They evaluate stresses and strains induced in a structure by the applied loads. From this information, they determine the size of the components of structures, such as bridges and buildings. They also work for maintenance and repair of these structures.
Geotechnical engineers investigate the strength and deformation of soils and rocks. They then use these data to design shallow and deep foundations, earth retaining structures, dams, and tunnels, and to analyze the stability of slopes and excavations.
Water resources engineers are involved with the design and construction of reservoirs, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, canals, harbors and dams; they also deal with problems arising from rivers, lakes, and seas, such as floods, wave action, and tidal power.
Transportation engineers are concerned with the planning, design and construction of highways, streets, railways, airports, spaceports and pipelines. The planning involves the evaluation of future needs and the design of pavements and embankments.
Environmental engineering is concerned with pollution control, waste treatment and other effects of human activities upon the environment. It deals, for example, with the design and operation of water, sewage and industrial wastewater treatment plants, solid and hazardous waste management, and ground water remediation.
The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa offers a four-year program leading to the degree of BASc in civil engineering. The degree requirements consist of compulsory core courses, complementary studies electives, and technical electives. The department offers a strong and diverse program in civil engineering with formal options in environmental and water resources engineering, structural/ geotechnical engineering, and engineering management and entrepreneurship. All of these options are available in the co-op program.
In collaboration with the School of Information Technology and Engineering, the department also offers a combined program allowing students to obtain two degrees: the BASc in civil engineering and the BSc in computing technology.
The Baccalaureate of Applied Science in Civil Engineering gives exemption from the technical examination requirements of the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario and the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
The baccalaureate program in civil engineering is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
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BASc in Civil Engineering | 146 |
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| First year | 35 |
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| Fall: | |
| CHM1310 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| ENG1112 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| GNG1100 | Engineering Mechanics | 4 |
| GNG1101 | Fundamentals of Engineering Computation | 4 |
| MAT1320 | Calculus I | 3 |
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| Winter: | |
| CVG1900 | Pratique professionnelle en génie civil / Professional Practice in Civil Engineering | 1 |
| CVG1901 | Dessin industriel en génie civil / Civil Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| ECO1192 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| MAT1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MAT1341 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHY1102 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 3 |
| PHY1304 | Physics Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
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| Second year | 41 |
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| Fall: | |
| CVG2131 | Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering | 4 |
| CVG2141 | Civil Engineering Materials | 3 |
| CVG2145 | Civil Engineering Mechanics | 4 |
| MAT2322 | Calculus III for Engineers | 3 |
| MAT2331 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Numerical Methods | 4 |
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| Winter: | |
| CVG2102 | Geotechnical Materials and Processes | 4 |
| CVG2111 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| CVG2140 | Mechanics of Materials I | 3 |
| CVG2171 | Surveying and Measurements | 3 |
| CVG2181 | Numerical Modelling in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| CVG2972 | Stage d'arpentage / Surveying Field School | 2 |
| CVG3170 | Measurements I | 4 |
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| Third year | 34 |
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| Fall: | |
| CVG3105 | Soil Mechanics I | 4 |
| CVG3111 | Hydraulics | 4 |
| CVG3120 | Hydrology | 3 |
| CVG3140 | Theory of Structures I | 3 |
| CVG3141 | Mechanics of Materials II | 3 |
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| Winter: | |
| CVG3106 | Soil Mechanics II | 3 |
| CVG3132 | Physical / Chemical Unit Operations of Water and Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| CVG3142 | Structural Steel Design I | 4 |
| CVG3143 | Reinforced Concrete Design I | 4 |
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| Complementary studies elective2 | 3 |
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| Fourth year | 36 |
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| Fall: | |
| CVG4108 | Geotechnical Design | 3 |
| CVG4140 | Theory of Structures II | 4 |
| CVG4974 | Stage de géotechnique et de ressources en eau / Geotechnical and Water Resources Field School | 1 |
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| Complementary studies elective2 | 3 |
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| Technical electives4 | 6 |
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| Winter: | |
| CVG4000 | Projet de conception en génie civil / Civil Engineering Design Project | 4 |
| CVG4113 | Hydraulics of Water Supply and Sewer Systems | 3 |
| CVG4130 | Advanced Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| GNG4170 | Engineering Law | 3 |
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| HIS2129 | Technology, Society and Environment since 1800 | 3 |
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| PHI2394 | Scientific Thought and Social Values | 3 |
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| Technical electives4 | 3 |
| (1) Two-week field school. | |
| (2) For a complete list of complementary studies electives, consult the Academic Regulations section. Depending on scheduling, HIS2129 or PHI2394 may be interchanged with a complementary studies elective. | |
| (3) Field school taken at the start of the fall session over two weekends. | |
| (4) List of technical electives (courses are not necessarily offered every year) | |
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| Geotechnical electives | |
| CVG4107 | Rock Mechanics | 3 |
| CVG4108 | Geotechnical Design | 3 |
| CVG4109 | Embankment Dam Engineering | 3 |
| CVG4124 | Geotechnical Design Case Histories | 3 |
| CVG4301 | Waste Geotechnique | 3 |
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| Structural electives | |
| CVG4140 | Theory of Structures II | 4 |
| CVG4142 | Structural Dynamics | 3 |
| CVG4143 | Structural Steel Design II | 3 |
| CVG4145 | Reinforced Concrete Design II | 3 |
| CVG4146 | Structural Design in Timber | 3 |
| CVG4173 | Construction Management | 3 |
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| Water resources electives | |
| CVG4110 | Hydraulics of Open Channels | 3 |
| CVG4111 | Hydraulic Structures | 3 |
| CVG4113 | Hydraulics of Water Supply and Sewer Systems | 3 |
| CVG4114 | Urban Water Resources | 3 |
| CVG4120 | Design of Water Resources Systems | 3 |
| CVG4122 | Groundwater and Seepage | 3 |
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| Environmental engineering electives | |
| CVG4130 | Advanced Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| CVG4132 | Hazardous Waste Management | 3 |
| CVG4133 | Solid Waste Management | 3 |
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| Other elective | |
| CVG4150 | Highway and Transportation Engineering | 3 |
| CVG4180 | Special Directed Studies | 3 |
| CVG4260 | Thesis | 6 |
| GNG4128 | Introduction to Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
| (5) Except for structural / geotechnical option | |
| (6) Except for environmental / water resources option | |
| (7) Except for regular option | |
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Environmental/Water Resources option | 145 |
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| Environmental and water resources engineering have traditionally been components of the BASc program in civil engineering at the University of Ottawa. These two sub-disciplines are intertwined: water in the natural environment and in the service of humanity involves understanding of both its quality and quantity aspects. Water supplied for any human activity must be assured in quantity and treated to a high standard of quality to meet societys demands. Delivery systems and wastewater collection systems collection pose challenges for hydraulics and water quality transformation engineers. Water in the natural environment poses similar engineering challenges. Students who are interested in these areas are offered the opportunity to specialize in them in their advanced studies. The students have the flexibility to choose their technical electives from a selection of relevant courses in the Department of Civil Engineering and other departments that offer advanced courses in theses fields. Electives may be chosen in either of the two areas. |
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| Fourth year | 35 |
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| Fall: | |
| CHG2317 | Introduction to Chemical Process Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CHG3316 | Transport Phenomena | 3 |
| CVG4133 | Solid Waste Management | 3 |
| CVG4974 | Stage de géotechnique et de ressources en eau / Geotechnical and Water Resources Field School | 1 |
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| Technical elective in water resources2 | 3 |
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| Technical elective in environmental engineering2 | 3 |
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| Winter: | |
| CVG4000 | Projet de conception en génie civil / Civil Engineering Design Project | 4 |
| CVG4113 | Hydraulics of Water Supply and Sewer Systems | 3 |
| CVG4130 | Advanced Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| GNG4170 | Engineering Law | 3 |
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| HIS2129 | Technology, Society and Environment since 1800 | 3 |
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| PHI2394 | Scientific Thought and Social Values | 3 |
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| Complementary studies elective3 | 3 |
| (1) Field school taken at the start of the Fall session over two weekends. | |
| (2) Consult the list of technical electives as shown in the regular program. | |
| (3) For a complete list of complementary studies electives, consult the Academic Regulations section. | |
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Structural / Geotechnical option | 149 |
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Two closely related sub-disciplines of civil engineering that pertain to the construction industry and involve designing and building the physical infrastructure of the society are structural and geotechnical engineering. The basic concepts in these fields include mechanics of materials and its application in analysis and design of civil engineering structures and their foundations. Designing buildings, bridges, dams and tunnels are examples of such applications.
In recent years, emphasis has been placed on repair and rehabilitation of existing, aging infrastructure and reduction of the consequences of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, on these structures. Therefore, an option has been established to train civil engineering students in these fields. |
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| Fourth year | 39 |
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| Fall: | |
| CVG4108 | Geotechnical Design | 3 |
| CVG4140 | Theory of Structures II | 4 |
| CVG4143 | Structural Steel Design II | 3 |
| CVG4173 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CVG4974 | Stage de géotechnique et de ressources en eau / Geotechnical and Water Resources Field School | 1 |
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| Technical elective in structural engineering2 | 3 |
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| Complementary studies elective2 | 3 |
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| Winter: | |
| CVG4000 | Projet de conception en génie civil / Civil Engineering Design Project | 4 |
| CVG4145 | Reinforced Concrete Design II | 3 |
| GNG4170 | Engineering Law | 3 |
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| HIS2129 | Technology, Society and Environment since 1800 | 3 |
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| PHI2394 | Scientific Thought and Social Values | 3 |
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| Technical elective in geotechnical engineering2 | 3 |
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| Technical elective2 | 6 |
| (1) Field school taken at the start of the Fall session over two weekends. | |
| (2) Consult the list of technical electives as shown in the regular program. | |
| (3) For a complete list of complementary studies electives, consult the Academic Regulations section. Depending on scheduling, HIS2129 or PHI2394 may be interchanged with a complementary studies elective. | |
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Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship option | 155 |
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The engineering management and entrepreneurship option will appeal to students interested in managing their own enterprise. These skills are also important for engineers who are working in teams on both large and small-scale projects as they need to be able not only to design a product or process but also to market it effectively (to both their technical and administrative associates). Entrepreneurs are knowledgeable about the legal, financial, and administrative procedures involved when starting up new companies and they are aware of the pitfalls involved. In this option students take the bulk of their complementary studies requirements from the School of Management, starting in second year.
To follow this option, students must complete the following courses in addition to those required for the B.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering: |
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| ADM1100 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| ADM2320 | Marketing | 3 |
| ADM2340 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ADM3313 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| CVG4173 | Construction Management | 3 |
| Elective for the management / entrepreneurship option | |
| Students who complete these courses will be exempted from one complementary studies elective and one technical elective required for the civil engineering degree. | |
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| ADM1101 | Social Context of Business | 3 |
| ADM2336 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| ADM3318 | International Business | 3 |
| ADM3319 | Comparative Management | 3 |
| ADM3324 | Industrial and Technology Marketing | 3 |
| ADM3326 | Advertising and Sales Promotion Management | 3 |
| PHI2397 | Business Ethics | 3 |
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BASc in Civil Engineering / BSc in Computing Technology | 187 |
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Civil engineers often utilize computers in applying their profession. With advances in information technology and its growing utilization in civil engineering applications, there is a definite need for civil engineers to develop expertise in computer hardware, data transmission, software design, programming languages and operating systems. Clearly, it is not sufficient in most instances to remain as basic users of computers in applying civil engineering principles.
Recognizing this need, a combined program has been created to educate students in civil engineering while also training them in computing technology. This program offers a professional engineering degree in civil engineering, combined with a science degree in computing technology. The combined program gives a competitive advantage to students graduating from the University of Ottawa in applying their skills in the work force.
Admission requirements for the combined program are the same as those for the regular program in civil engineering. Students are expected to complete all the compulsory courses for the BASc in civil engineering, as well as an additional 12 courses (35 credits), mostly in computer science. Many courses included in the civil engineering program constitute prerequisites for the additional courses needed for the computing technology degree. The BSc in computing technology is designed to be completed concurrently with the BASc degree in civil engineering. Students can complete both degrees by extending the duration of study by one additional year. The program can also be combined with any of the options in civil engineering. Co-op students may be able to complete the requirements of both degrees without further extension in study or work terms. |
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| First year | 38 |
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| Fall: | |
| CHM1310 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| ENG1112 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| GNG1100 | Engineering Mechanics | 4 |
| GNG1101 | Fundamentals of Engineering Computation | 4 |
| GNG1102 | Fundamentals of Computer Hardware | 2 |
| MAT1320 | Calculus I | 3 |
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| Winter: | |
| CSI1102 | Fundamentals of Software Design | 4 |
| CVG1900 | Pratique professionnelle en génie civil / Professional Practice in Civil Engineering | 1 |
| CVG1901 | Dessin industriel en génie civil / Civil Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| MAT1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MAT1341 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHY1102 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 3 |
| PHY1304 | Physics Laboratory for Engineers | 1 |
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| Second year | 39 |
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| Fall: | |
| CVG2131 | Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering | 4 |
| CVG2141 | Civil Engineering Materials | 3 |
| CVG2145 | Civil Engineering Mechanics | 4 |
| MAT2322 | Calculus III for Engineers | 3 |
| MAT2331 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Numerical Methods | 4 |
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| Winter: | |
| CSI2172 | C++ Concepts Laboratory | 2 |
| CVG2171 | Surveying and Measurements | 3 |
| CVG2102 | Geotechnical Materials and Processes | 4 |
| CVG2111 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| CVG2140 | Mechanics of Materials I | 3 |
| CVG2181 | Numerical Modelling in Civil Engineering | 3 |
| CVG2972 | Stage d'arpentage / Surveying Field School | 2 |
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| Third year | 37 |
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| Fall: | |
| CSI2114 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CSI2165 | Prolog Concepts Laboratory | 2 |
| CVG3105 | Soil Mechanics I | 4 |
| CVG3111 | Hydraulics | 4 |
| CVG3140 | Theory of Structures I | 3 |
| CVG3141 | Mechanics of Materials II | 3 |
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| Winter: | |
| CVG3106 | Soil Mechanics II | 3 |
| CVG3132 | Physical / Chemical Unit Operations of Water and Wastewater Treatment | 3 |
| CVG3142 | Structural Steel Design I | 4 |
| CVG3143 | Reinforced Concrete Design I | 4 |
| CVG3170 | Measurements I | 4 |
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| Fourth year | 36 |
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| Fall: | |
| CSI2111 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSI3125 | Concepts of Programming Languages | 4 |
| CVG3120 | Hydrology | 3 |
| CVG4140 | Theory of Structures II | 4 |
| CVG4974 | Stage de géotechnique et de ressources en eau / Geotechnical and Water Resources Field School | 1 |
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| Technical elective3 | 3 |
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| Winter: | |
| CSI2121 | Principles of Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| CVG4113 | Hydraulics of Water Supply and Sewer Systems | 3 |
| CVG4130 | Advanced Environmental Engineering | 3 |
| ECO1192 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| SEG3300 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3 |
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| Complementary studies elective4 | 3 |
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| Fifth year | 34 |
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| Fall: | |
| CSI3103 | Data Transmission and Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSI4106 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
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| SEG3310 | Object-Oriented Analysis, Design and Programming | 3 |
| CVG4108 | Geotechnical Design | 3 |
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| Technical electives3 | 6 |
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| Complementary studies elective4 | |
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| Winter: | |
| ADM1100 | Introduction to Business Management | 3 |
| CSI3310 | Operating System Principles | 3 |
| CVG4000 | Projet de conception en génie civil / Civil Engineering Design Project | 4 |
| GNG4170 | Engineering Law | 3 |
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| HIS2129 | Technology, Society and Environment since 1800 | 3 |
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| PHI2394 | Scientific Thought and Social Values | 3 |
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| Technical elective3 | 3 |
| (1) Two-week field school. | |
| (2) Field school taken at the start of the Fall session over two weekends. | |
| (3) Consult the list of technical electives as shown in the regular program. | |
| (4) For a complete list of complementary studies electives, consult the Academic Regulations section. Depending on scheduling, HIS2129 or PHI2394 may be interchanged with a complementary studies elective. | |
| (5) In order to register in CSI4106 in fifth year, students must take MAT1361 in the winter of their fourth year as an out-of-program course. | |
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Graduate Studies in Civil Engineering | |
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| For further study in a specialization, students whose cumulative grade point average is 6.0 or above should consider graduate studies. Enrolment in a maximum of two graduate courses may be possible in the final year of undergraduate studies for subsequent credit in the graduate studies program. Interested students should direct their enquiries to the graduate student adviser in civil engineering. |
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