Four-Year Plan

An Eight-Semester Curriculum Plan Leading to the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

(For all CE students starting the major in Fall 2012 and later.)

Freshman Year

1st Semester

Course Units
MATH 30 3
ENGL 1A 3
ORAL COMM. 3
ENGR 10 (GE Area E) 3
CE 8 3
TOTAL 15

2nd Semester

Course Units
MATH 31+ 4
PHYS 50 4
ENGL 1B 3
CHEM 1A 5
TOTAL 16

Sophomore Year

3rd Semester

Course Units
MATH 32+ 3
PHYS 51 4
AMS 1A*  6
CE 20 3
TOTAL 16

4th Semester

Course Units

MATH 33A (Previously known as MATH 133A)

 3

AMS 1B*

 6

GEOL 2

 3

CE 95

 3
Take Writing Skills Test 0
TOTAL 15

Junior Year

5th Semester

Course Units

ME 101

 3

ME 111

 3

CE 112

 3

ENGR 100W

 3
CE 130 2
TOTAL 14

6th Semester

Course Units

CE 121

 3

CE 140

 3

CE 150

 3

CE 160

 3
CE 192 2
TOTAL 14

Senior Year

7th Semester

Course Units
CE 120 1
CE 131 3
CE 170 3
CE 190 2
CE Elective 3
SJSU Studies (GE Area S)** 3
TOTAL 15

8th Semester

Course Units
CE 162 3
CE 181 3
CE Elective 3
SJSU Studies (GE Area F) 3
SJSU Studies (GE Area V)** 3
TOTAL 15

Notes

  • + Math 30, Math 31, and Math 32 can be replaced by Math 30X, Math 31X, and Math 32X, as needed per prerequisites.
  • * General Education requirements can be completed with alternative coursework packages. Consult with the Engineering Student Success Center for assistance.
  • ** Select Area S & V courses from the approved list in the SJSU catalog. Consult with the Engineering Student Success Center for assistance with GE coursework.