PE Civil Engineering Review CE 5511 (48 Hours)
Civil PE Review Course (Transportation and Construction Disciplines)
Effective April 2024, the NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) has implemented new design specifications for the PE civil engineering exam. Moving forward, discipline specific exams will be administered in one of five specific discipline areas. This is a significant change from previous testing strategies. The new exam is designed to better assess the knowledge and skills required of civil engineers aligned with their practice in one of five civil engineering disciplines. The exam will be presented in a computer-based format, offering a more dynamic and efficient testing experience. Penn State Beaver's new course has been redesigned to align with the new exam specifications for the Transportation and Construction disciplines. This course provides a framework for aspiring civil engineers to become well-prepared and equipped with the necessary understanding and problem-solving abilities to excel in the examination and in their professional careers.
- Dates: Tuesdays, March 18, 2025 - July 1, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Delivery: Live instruction via Zoom Classroom.
- Cost: $1,889
- Register: Civil Engineering PE Review Spring 2025
| Session | Date | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
3/18/2025 |
Course Introduction, On-line Course Overview, File Sharing, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering Economics. |
| 2 | 3/25/2025 | Statics and Mechanics of Materials * |
| 3 | 4/1/2025 | Soil Mechanics - Soil Classifications, Soil Properties, Material Testing, Compaction |
| 4 |
4/8/2025 |
Construction - Materials and Quality Control, Soil Stabilization, Health & Safety |
| 5 | 4/15/2025 | Construction - Special Topics: Support of Construction Loads, Dewatering, Pile Dynamics * |
| 6 |
4/22/2025 |
Project Planning/Scheduling - Cost Estimates, Activity Sequences, Network Analysis, Cost Trade - off |
| 7 | 4/29/2025 | Soil Mechanics - Slope Stability, Bearing Capacity, Consolidation Settlement |
| 8 | 5/6/2025 | Structural Systems - Earth Pressure Theories, Earth Retaining Structures, Temporary Excavation Support |
| 9 | 5/13/2025 | Transportation - Planning, Flow Analysis, Level of Service, Non-Motorized Facilities, Forecasting Transportation ** |
| 10 | 5/20/2025 | Transportation - Horizontal and Vertical Curves, Vertical Clearances, Superelevation |
| 11 | 5/27/2025 | Transportation – Roadside and Cross Section Design, Intersection Geometry, Traffic Signals** |
| 12 | 6/3/2025 | Traffic Control, Pavement Design |
| 13 | 6/10/2025 | Fluid Mechanics, Statics and Hydraulics |
| 14 | 6/17/2025 | Closed Conduit Flow and Open Channel Flow |
| 15 | 6/24/2025 | Hydrology |
| 16 | 7/1/2025 | How to Solve Problems in Six Minutes or Less |
| 17 | TBD | PE Exam-Rolling exam dates (Computer based) |
* Sessions 2 and 5 are OPTIONAL for Transportation exam.
** Sessions 9 and 11 are OPTIONAL for Construction exam.
Information
For more information or to register, please contact Continuing Education Office at 724-773-3700 or [email protected]
For online registration assistance: 814-867-4973
PSU Alumni and Veterans ask about 10% discount.
Companies sending three or more ask about 20% discount.
Cancellations and refunds
Payment is due upon registration. Full refunds will be made only if a cancellation request is received at least one week prior to the first day of the course(s). If cancellation request is received less than one week before the first day of the course(s), a $25 cancellation fee will apply. No refunds will be given for withdrawal requests after the course start date. The University reserves the right to cancel course selections. If the course is cancelled, the student will be issued a full refund.