Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.Sc.)
Lordland University
Overview
Lordland University’s Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.Sc.) is a 144-credit, four-year program that blends rigorous technical training with a deep commitment to faith-based ethics and social responsibility. Designed for students passionate about serving communities through engineering, the program emphasizes sustainable infrastructure, ethical decision-making, and interfaith collaboration.
Key Features:
- Technical Excellence: Core courses in structural, environmental, geotechnical, and transportation engineering, aligned with ABET standards.
- Faith Integration: Religious studies and ethics courses (e.g., Faith-Driven Design, Interfaith Conflict Resolution) guide students to align projects with spiritual values like stewardship and justice.
- Hands-On Projects: Yearly design challenges and a 9‑credit Senior Capstone partnering with NGOs (e.g., Catholic Charities, Islamic Relief) to address global needs.
- Ethical Leadership: Prepares graduates to lead with integrity in roles like sustainable urban planning, disaster relief, and sacred site preservation.
- Outcomes: Graduates emerge as skilled engineers who innovate with moral clarity, design with environmental stewardship, and serve as ethical leaders in a diverse, interconnected world.
Program Structure: Total Credits: 144 | Duration: 4 Years (12 Quarters). Courses are distributed across four quarters annually (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer Optional).
Curriculum Structure
Year 1
Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 101 |
Introduction to Civil Engineering |
3 |
| MATH 101 |
Calculus I |
3 |
| ENG 101 |
English Composition |
3 |
| REL 101 |
Faith, Ethics, & Engineering |
3 |
Winter Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 102 |
Engineering Mechanics |
3 |
| MATH 102 |
Calculus II |
3 |
| PHYS 101 |
Physics I |
3 |
| CE 150 |
First-Year Design Project |
3 |
Spring Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 201 |
Strength of Materials |
3 |
| MATH 201 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
| CHEM 101 |
General Chemistry |
3 |
| HIST 101 |
World History |
3 |
Year 2
Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 202 |
Fluid Mechanics |
3 |
| CE 203 |
Structural Analysis |
3 |
| PHYS 102 |
Physics II |
3 |
| CE 250 |
Community-Based Design Project |
3 |
Winter Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 204 |
Geotechnical Engineering |
3 |
| CE 205 |
Construction Materials and Methods |
3 |
| ECON 101 |
Principles of Economics |
3 |
| REL 202 |
Engineering for Social Justice |
3 |
Spring Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 301 |
Transportation Engineering |
3 |
| CE 302 |
Environmental Engineering |
3 |
| PHIL 205 |
Ethics in Science & Technology |
3 |
| Elective Technical Elective 1 |
|
3 |
Year 3
Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 303 |
Hydrology and Water Resources |
3 |
| CE 304 |
Concrete and Steel Structures |
3 |
| CE 306 |
Ethics in Environmental Engineering |
3 |
| CE 350 |
Advanced Design Project |
3 |
Winter Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 305 |
Surveying and Mapping |
3 |
| CE 401 |
Project Management for Civil Engineers |
3 |
| CE 407 |
Religious Heritage Sites Preservation |
3 |
| Elective Technical Elective 2 |
|
3 |
Spring Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 402 |
Advanced Structural Design |
3 |
| CE 403 |
Foundation Engineering |
3 |
| COMM 101 |
Interfaith Communication |
3 |
| Elective Technical Elective 3 |
|
3 |
Year 4
Autumn Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 404 |
Urban Infrastructure Planning |
3 |
| CE 450 (Part 1) |
Senior Capstone Project |
3 |
| BIOL 101 |
Environmental Science |
3 |
| SOC 101 |
Religion, Poverty, and Infrastructure |
3 |
Winter Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 450 (Part 2) |
Senior Capstone Project |
3 |
| Elective Technical Elective 4 |
|
3 |
| REL 303 |
Interfaith Conflict Resolution |
3 |
| ARTS 105 |
Art and Sacred Spaces |
3 |
Spring Quarter (12 Credits)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| CE 450 (Part 3) |
Senior Capstone Project |
3 |
| PSYC 201 |
Community Psychology |
3 |
| REL 404 |
Vocation & Spiritual Discipline |
3 |
| Elective Free Elective |
|
3 |
Key Additions & Adjustments
- Project Courses Added: CE 150, CE 250, CE 350, CE 450 (9 cr. total), and a Free Elective.
- Technical Electives (12 Credits): CE 415 (Disaster Relief & Interfaith Collaboration), CE 416 (Sacred Architecture & Eco-Theology), CE 417 (Faith-Based Urban Planning), CE 418 (Sustainable Infrastructure in Developing Nations).
Faith Integration Highlights
- CE 306: Quranic/Biblical environmental ethics applied to water conservation.
- CE 407: Restoration of mosques, churches, and temples using sustainable materials.
- REL 303: Resolving land disputes between religious communities through ethical engineering.
- Capstone: Partner with NGOs (e.g., Islamic Relief, Catholic Charities) to design infrastructure for marginalized groups.
Total Credit Breakdown
| Category |
Credits |
| Core Engineering |
84 |
| Technical Electives |
12 |
| General Education |
30 |
| Religious Studies |
12 |
| Free Elective |
6 |
| Total |
144 |
Additional Requirements
- Service-Learning: 60 hours with faith-based NGOs (e.g., building clinics with World Vision).
- Ethics Retreat: Annual workshop on dilemmas like AI ethics vs. religious values.
Learning Outcomes
- Technical Proficiency:
- Design and analyze infrastructure (e.g., bridges, water systems) using tools like AutoCAD and finite element analysis.
- Solve environmental challenges with climate resilience, waste management, and resource conservation.
- Ethical and Faith-Based Competence:
- Integrate religious ethics into engineering decisions (e.g., Quranic water stewardship, Christian creation care).
- Preserve sacred spaces using culturally sensitive, sustainable techniques.
- Leadership and Service:
- Lead interfaith teams with humility and cultural awareness inspired by servant leadership.
- Design infrastructure for vulnerable communities (e.g., disaster-resistant housing, clean water systems) in partnership with NGOs.
- Innovation and Sustainability:
- Advance green technologies, such as renewable energy systems aligned with eco-theological principles.
- Plan inclusive urban spaces that honor diverse religious practices.
- Professional and Spiritual Growth:
- Resolve ethical dilemmas using interfaith mediation and moral reasoning frameworks.
- Balance vocation and spirituality through contemplative practices (e.g., mindfulness, Jesuit discernment).