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Civil engineers are responsible for the structures that form the transportation, resource distribution and environmental systems of contemporary society. From bay-spanning bridges to earthquake-safe buildings, civil engineers design and build solutions to an enormous variety of problems. Increasingly, civil engineers are called upon to safeguard the health of our environment by managing and improving air, land and water quality with air, water and waste treatment systems. As a civil engineering student at UC Davis, you will gain skills that will enable you to serve society while indulging your love of design and construction.
Real World
UC Davis civil engineering majors are well prepared to put their skills to work with a variety of public and private agencies, including CalTrans, the Department of Transportation and large civil engineering and public works companies throughout California and the nation.
Major Requirements
As a civil engineering major, you will begin your study with an extensive series of foundation courses in science and mathematics. At the upper division level, you will take advanced courses in specific topics in civil engineering. These courses will include subjects such as structural analysis and design, water resources management and transportation systems design.
Major Adviser
Name: Nancy Nelson
Contact: nknelson@ucdavis.edu, (530) 752-3425
A Student Perspective
I'm interested in the transportation aspect of civil engineering, and I've tailored my program to reflect that interest. I'm also taking classes in structure design and geotechnical engineering. I'm confident that my coursework here will prepare me for my career. Many companies specifically seek out UC Davis engineering graduates.
~ Katy Glen
A Faculty Perspective
An engineering degree from UC Davis certainly prepares students for engineering practice and further education and research in civil and environmental engineering; but it has much greater value than just that. There are increasing numbers of successful alumni who have founded their own firms or risen to high levels in companies or agencies. These people have helped raise the perceived value of a UC Davis degree and are usually very willing to help out our students.
~ Dr. Jay Lund
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