Civil Engineering
Program Description
Colorado Mesa University and the University of Colorado Boulder partner to deliver a civil engineering program in its entirety in Grand Junction. Civil engineers design and supervise the construction of the buildings and infrastructure that make up our world - roads, bridges, tunnels, skyscrapers, transit systems, water treatment facilities, and offshore structures. They solve problems and meet challenges such as pollution, clean drinking water, climate change, energy and transportation needs, urban development, and community planning.
Students completing the program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree from CU Boulder.
Special Requirements
Students enter CMU as “pre-civil engineering” majors. A student may apply for admission to the University of Colorado Boulder through the Engineering Partnership Program when they have satisfied all criteria of one of the following scenarios:
Scenario 1
- Complete a college-level, two-course sequence in calculus with a grade of B− or higher
- Complete one college-level physical science course (calculus-based physics and/or college-level chemistry) with a grade of B− or higher
- Maintain a college-level cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Scenario 2
- Complete the first- and second-year course sequence listed on the current Program Sheet or Degree Plan for the Engineering Partnership Program
- Maintain a college-level cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Interested students can learn more about the program and admission options on the Department of Computer Science and Engineering website.
Contact Information
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Confluence Hall
1410 North 7th Street
Grand Junction, CO, 81501
970.248.1400
CIVE 127 Engineering Drawing for Civil Engineering 3 Credits
Introduction to civil and construction applications of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or other similar civil engineering survey and design-oriented CAD applications. Students will learn basic construction plan reading skills.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIVE 212 Introduction to Geomatics 3 Credits
Introduction to basic techniques of surveying, including linear, angular, area, and volume field measurements and calculations, as well as GPS and GIS applications common to civil engineering.
Prerequisites: MATH 151 or MATH 135.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
CIVE 313 Theoretical Fluid Mechanics 3 Credits
Basic principles of fluid mechanics. Covers fluid properties, hydrostatics, and fluid flow concepts, including continuity, energy, momentum, dimensional analysis and similitude, as well as flow in closed conduits.
Prerequisites: ENGR 261.
Terms Typically Offered: Spring.
CIVE 387 Structured Research 1-3 Credits
Supervised research experience offering students the opportunity to conduct primary or secondary research under faculty guidance.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or higher.
Terms Typically Offered: Fall, Spring.
Course may be taken multiple times up to maximum of 6 credit hours.