Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Civil Engineering
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For other regulations related to the Schulich School of Engineering see 3. Schulich School of Engineering Regulations.
All students, who enter into the Schulich School of Engineering in the Fall of 2025 and onwards, must complete a minimum of 500 hours of practical work experience before graduation. The work experience should normally be a paid opportunity in an engineering or engineering adjacent capacity and may be research focused. The work should contain an appropriate level of responsibility with commensurate pay. Prior to entering into a job placement, every student must complete career readiness modules. Subsequent to a placement, students must complete a Record of Practical Experience form (signed by their supervisor) and complete a placement reflection activity.
Full-time positions may be located anywhere and are normally undertaken during the summer break. Local (located in Calgary and surrounding area) part-time opportunities may be pursued while students are enrolled in courses. The work may be completed at any time during a student’s program, and it should be completed before a student enters their final semester of studies. Work done before entering the faculty may count towards the requirement.
Completion of the Internship Program satisfies the practical experience requirement.
In extenuating circumstances, the Dean (or delegate) may reduce the number of required hours of practical experience. Extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For more information regarding extenuating circumstances, see: G.3.3 Deferral Final Examinations.
*Students must pursue a capstone project with applications or methods relevant to the subject matter of their program (and minor, if applicable). The project is subject to approval to ensure it contains sufficient Civil Engineering content.
Select courses from Group A and Group B as follows:
12 units of Group A Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of Group B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
6 units from Group A or B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
In addition to the required courses for Civil Engineering, the following courses must be completed:
Student in minors may only substitute a maximum of 3 units of minor specific technical electives. The substitution will be made at the approval of the department that is responsible for the minor. Students should contact the Engineering Student Centre to apply for the substitution.
The following Civil Engineering Required Courses are NOT required for this program:
3 units of the 6 required units of General Complementary Studies
6 units of the 6 required units from Group A or B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 3 required units of Group B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
In addition to the required courses for Civil Engineering, the following courses must be completed:
Student in minors may only substitute a maximum of 3 units of minor specific technical electives. The substitution will be made at the approval of the department that is responsible for the minor. Students should contact the Engineering Student Centre to apply for the substitution.
The following Civil Engineering Required Courses are NOT required for this program:
Digital Engineering 407
6 units of the 6 required units from Group A or B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 3 required units from Group B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
In addition to the required courses for Civil Engineering, the following courses must be completed:
*Student in minors may only substitute a maximum of 3 units of minor specific technical electives. The substitution will be made at the approval of the department that is responsible for the minor. Students should contact the Engineering Student Centre to apply for the substitution.
Students in the Energy and Environment Minor cannot take Civil Engineering 565 as a Technical Elective.
The following Civil Engineering Required Courses are NOT required for this program:
3 units of the 6 required units of General Complementary Studies
3 units of the 12 required units from Group A Civil Engineering Technical Electives
6 units the 6 required units from Group A or B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 3 required units from Group B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
In addition to the required courses for Civil Engineering, the following courses must be completed:
The following Civil Engineering Required Courses are NOT required for this program:
9 units of the 12 required units from Group A Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 6 required units from Group A or B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 3 required units from Group B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
In addition to the required courses for Civil Engineering, the following courses must be completed:
*When the topic is appropriate and with approval from the department.
The following Civil Engineering Required Courses are NOT required for this program:
3 units of the 12 required units from Group A Civil Engineering Technical Electives
6 units of the 6 required units from Group A or B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 3 required units from Group B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
In addition to the required courses for Civil Engineering, students must complete courses for the Bachelor of Commerce. Refer to the Haskayne School of Business and the Bachelor of Commerce for more information.
Students in the BSc Civil Engineering/BComm Combined Degree Program cannot take Civil Engineering 565 or 597 as a Technical Elective.
†The courses listed above are required for the Bachelor of Commerce and are used to substitute for some of the Complementary Studies (listed above) in the Civil Engineering, Regular Program.
The following Civil Engineering Required Courses are NOT required for this program:
Engineering 209 (Economics 209)
Engineering 213 or Communication Studies 363
6 of the 6 units of General Complementary Studies
3 units of the 12 required units from Group A Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 6 required units from Group A or B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
3 units of the 3 required units from Group B Civil Engineering Technical Electives
To complete optional enhancement(s) to this degree program, refer to: