What is Civil Engineering?

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
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    In this video I discuss "What is civil engineering?" Most people probably know this major consists of working on bridges, buildings, dams, and so on. But you may not know that civil engineering is broken up into different subfields that are very unique and different from one another. These subfields include structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, and transportation engineering. Depending on the kind of projects you want to work on you will choose to focus on one of these four subfields. Note there are similar majors to civil engineering such as construction or architecture that people may confuse with civil. Be sure to understand the differences (which I explain at the end) so you can make a more educated decision on your college major.
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  • @eternallong7821
    @eternallong7821 4 роки тому +3074

    5 more years and I will come back to this video with a Civil Engineer bachelor degree.

  • @angelvasquez5066
    @angelvasquez5066 3 роки тому +527

    Math used to frustrate me. I would hate math almost every time. I would fail a class mostly with a D- or below. It became my greatest enemy. Especially geometry and trigonometry. All of a sudden, something awakened inside of me. I don't know what but i simply said to myself, "No. I'm not going to give up on math. I'm going to conquer it, just like it has conquered me". During my last year of HS, I took physics and I absolutely loved it! It wasn't easy but I certainly enjoyed it more than any other Math class i have ever taken. Now I'm in college, and I'm taking the Engineering pathway. I'm thinking about becoming Civil Engineer or something along that. I'm writing this little testimony, to hopefully inspire or awaken this passion to become someone in life. The passion for math has awakened in me and when you're passionate about something, you can do anything because you don't give up on something you enjoy and love!! Great Video by the way!

    • @Engineering_learners
      @Engineering_learners 3 роки тому +4

      ❤️

    • @xxcronomaxx7986
      @xxcronomaxx7986 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you

    • @let716
      @let716 3 роки тому +2

      💕

    • @bnt8999
      @bnt8999 2 роки тому +7

      Thx dude I rly needed this, taking physics in my Jr year of hs rn and it's hard, but I'll get through😤✊

    • @kingkong2427
      @kingkong2427 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you , I admire this part of the internet

  • @ed9841
    @ed9841 2 роки тому +247

    I remember watching this video in my senior year of high school, and now I'll be graduating from civil engineering next Saturday :')

    • @kool5301
      @kool5301 2 роки тому +7

      Congrats 🎉🎊 🥳

    • @spicytrendz2071
      @spicytrendz2071 2 роки тому +5

      Congrats man

    • @Xelocnavi
      @Xelocnavi Рік тому +2

      Congrats 🎉 😊

    • @Oisaiahj
      @Oisaiahj 9 місяців тому +2

      How have things been Mr.Ed?

    • @LiwaYaziyo
      @LiwaYaziyo 2 місяці тому +1

      Was getting the degree difficult?

  • @striversengineer9507
    @striversengineer9507 3 роки тому +250

    “Go for civil engineering, because civil engineering is the branch of engineering which teaches you the most about managing people and applies almost regardless of what you do.”

    • @supermanley101
      @supermanley101 2 роки тому +15

      I’m sure it does teach a lot about managing people, but Industrial Engineering teaches the MOST about managing people and the psychology of teams. That’s why they’re called “the engineers engineer.”

  • @danieltruong1453
    @danieltruong1453 3 роки тому +351

    I remember watching this video when I was in high school back in 2017 trying to figure out what to do. Fast forward to today and now I graduate with my civil engineering degree and I couldn’t be happier with all the experiences and internships. Thank you for creating this!

    • @bljcy836
      @bljcy836 3 роки тому

      how long did you have to go to school for

    • @carldrogo9492
      @carldrogo9492 2 роки тому +1

      Congratulations! 👍

    • @legoatjagoat4691
      @legoatjagoat4691 2 роки тому +1

      Good job bro

    • @kellymckay7963
      @kellymckay7963 2 роки тому +5

      Wow..I wanna be like you someday bro.😭🔥

    • @amberlyons3267
      @amberlyons3267 2 роки тому +5

      @@bljcy836 should be 4 years undergrad and then graduate depends on the school👍🏻

  • @joanclayton5212
    @joanclayton5212 5 років тому +464

    Wow, civil engineers are brilliant. We really put our lives in their hands.

  • @user-su9ex9dx8b
    @user-su9ex9dx8b 6 років тому +920

    As a civil engineering graduate, I assure that this is a really great video for ones to watch before choosing the major! great job bro

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  6 років тому +68

      Thank you! Always means a lot coming from someone who’s been through the major

    • @user-su9ex9dx8b
      @user-su9ex9dx8b 6 років тому +10

      No problem! you surely deserve more attention

    • @usmanzia9116
      @usmanzia9116 5 років тому +3

      @@user-su9ex9dx8b what do u do now???

    • @Ndongo-Njie
      @Ndongo-Njie 5 років тому

      Daniel Chong can I have ur number please

    • @giannisbali3632
      @giannisbali3632 5 років тому +8

      hii i am 17 and i have a small problem
      i dont know if i want to get a degree in Civil Engineering or construction management
      does a degree in construction management worth it ?

  • @scarface1499
    @scarface1499 2 роки тому +54

    I remember watching this 5 years ago going into my undergrad and today, I'm graduating with my bachelor's in Civil Engineering. Going to pursue my Masters in Structural Engineering.

    • @simisogumede1028
      @simisogumede1028 2 місяці тому

      Hey, I am a South African student, I am also looking into doing my masters in Structural Engineering. How hard is it compared to your undergrad and what do they teach you in your masters that they don't really teach in undergrad, lastly how much knowledge do you actually apply in the industry

  • @PMM-Online
    @PMM-Online 2 роки тому +69

    I worked in construction management for 10 years and then joined the college at the age of 38 for a civil engineering degree. It was an amazing degree and I loved everything about it (except soil and geotechnical 😆). If anyone is still reluctant dont be. you will definitely find what interests you in this field.

    • @TomBombadil515
      @TomBombadil515 2 роки тому +11

      You're an inspiration. I've been working in sales in construction for the past 6 years and I don't like the idea of being a "top salesman" in 10 years or whatever. I want to see structures built more efficiently, buildings with reduced heat loss, and able to stand strong the next 60 years.
      I love seeing the results of good engineering, like the Shanghai Tower or everything surrounding the Yamal LNG Project (I realize there are way more disciplines involved, but you get the idea), and hope to have a hand in the next engineering marvels to come.
      I'm 25 with a wife and a kid (another to come), and I would love to take a page out of your book and pursue a field of interest. Thank you for sharing!

    • @theabuzerbharuchi
      @theabuzerbharuchi Рік тому +1

      u r one of the legend

    • @ngkngk875
      @ngkngk875 Рік тому

      @@TomBombadil515don’t know what you decided to do, but I have a full time job and kids and I know it’s hard but it can be done.

  • @zachstar
    @zachstar  7 років тому +76

    Hey everyone! So we just hit 1,000 subscribers and I just want to say thank you to everyone for the support thus far! We are still a small channel but we are growing and it's been amazing seeing how much these are helping. I read all your comments and am taking note of everything you guys are requesting and I will continue to make the best content I can to help you in choosing a major, career path, and more. Hope you all enjoy the video :)

    • @AmerAmer-rn5bv
      @AmerAmer-rn5bv 7 років тому

      hey. REALLY great video. Thanks .

    • @burnt3436
      @burnt3436 7 років тому

      MajorPrep do mechatronics engineering next. Plz?
      (=^.^=)

    • @StEvUgnIn
      @StEvUgnIn 7 років тому +4

      I propose : What is Nuclear Engineering? how to enter this graduate program? What is the best undergrad degree to prepare for?

    • @JakeVoorhees
      @JakeVoorhees 7 років тому +2

      Congrats!! Nuts how fast things change. Four months ago you were at your first 1000 and now you're nearly 10,000!!! Cheers to that growth buddy

    • @rayanal-qahtani9073
      @rayanal-qahtani9073 6 років тому

      MajorPrep what type of engineering do I go into if I want to fix hospital equipment etc stuff like that

  • @nabeelahmed6112
    @nabeelahmed6112 7 років тому +251

    As a Civil and Structural Engineer, this is a really good resource for engineering students and people considering the field. I can confirm this video gives a very good representation of the field. One thing I would add is the necessity for on-site work, where a contract engineer reads engineering designs from a consulting engineer on-site and directs builders, it requires a broad understanding of technical knowledge.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  7 років тому +7

      Thank you for the comment! Means a lot coming from someone in the major.

    • @jasonfreddie1276
      @jasonfreddie1276 6 років тому +13

      I am a freshman in college and studying to become a civil engineer at the moment. I am torn about whether I should change it to environmental engineering so maybe a civil engineer such as yourself may help me in this predicament. I am interested in utilizing/developing environmental friendly, renewable energy technology that can be used widely in cities. Not only will it help the environment, but also, my goals will affect a large number of people’s lives for the better. I am torn though to decide whether, say, incorporating solar panels, transparent solar panel windows, and green roofs in many skyscrapers in large cities is civil or environmental. In retrospect, I want cities to become efficient, not only in spatial utilization, but also in energy and its carbon footprint.

    • @firebry23
      @firebry23 6 років тому +2

      Nabeel Ahmed can you please elaborate more about the on-site jobs. I dont like sitting at a desk.

    • @angelsaavedra633
      @angelsaavedra633 Рік тому

      @@jasonfreddie1276 what did you choose on the end?

    • @jasonfreddie1276
      @jasonfreddie1276 Рік тому +3

      @@angelsaavedra633 I stuck with Civil and now doing land development. Still unsure if i will keep doing it for the rest of my career, I am going to get into real estate investing next year during the housing market downturn though

  • @JakeVoorhees
    @JakeVoorhees 7 років тому +283

    Great video brother, always appreciate the support and contribution to the civil engineering community :) as a civil engineer myself, I endorse this channel 100% people!!

    • @jasonfreddie1276
      @jasonfreddie1276 6 років тому +8

      Jake Voorhees I am a freshman in college and studying to become a civil engineer at the moment. I am torn about whether I should change it to environmental engineering so maybe a civil engineer such as yourself may help me in this predicament. I am interested in utilizing/developing environmental friendly, renewable energy technology that can be used widely in cities. Not only will it help the environment, but also, my goals will affect a large number of people’s lives for the better. I am torn though to decide whether, say, incorporating solar panels, transparent solar panel windows, and green roofs in many skyscrapers in large cities is civil or environmental. In retrospect, I want cities to become efficient, not only in spatial utilization, but also in energy and its carbon footprint.

    • @lovelinnelhermosopacana7502
      @lovelinnelhermosopacana7502 5 років тому +5

      I'm a senior highschool and still wondering what should i take next school year.

    • @tinashemuwodzeri9812
      @tinashemuwodzeri9812 5 років тому

      Jake Voorhees Bho Tsano

    • @John-cq3hk
      @John-cq3hk 5 років тому +2

      Sir, what is your opinion about online education for civil engineers?

    • @alexissifuentes3132
      @alexissifuentes3132 4 роки тому +1

      @@jasonfreddie1276 I wanna do the same thing bro. But I live in Mexico hoping my degree will be valid in the us some day. Where are you from?

  • @cbinder46
    @cbinder46 3 роки тому +15

    I graduated with my MSCE in Dec. 2017 and now work in a structural consulting firm. I can attest that this video is a great one for new college students to watch when deciding their major or their focus in Civil Engineering. Although, it can't be understated how intensive structures can be.

  • @venlo7113
    @venlo7113 2 роки тому +22

    My son is 9 and has been showing interest in building stuff since he was 3. He used to watch hours of documentaries on how buildings and bridges were built. His teachers all know him as the construction boy because he would not play with anything else other than blocks and was always constructing something whether it was the titanic or Burj Khalifa. Now he uses Minecraft education edition to design stuff and taught himself how to code. I enrolled him in a coding class but I am afraid I'm not helping him to achieve his full potential because I am afraid of pushing him, I want to let him enjoy being a kid.
    Anyhow, I came on here to learn what the difference was between, an architect, civil engineer, mechanical engineer, structural engineer and what subjects he would need to develop or excel in to do well in this field. I really want to help guide and support him as he gets older. I appreciate these videos as well as the comments and feedback viewers provide.

  • @ZombieCookiez355
    @ZombieCookiez355 4 роки тому +461

    Mans said “easy physics such as statics”

    • @omarsaati1580
      @omarsaati1580 4 роки тому +7

      James Rowlands lmaoooo 😂😂😂😂

    • @pixelninja10
      @pixelninja10 4 роки тому +26

      daniel hernandez You shut your mouth

    • @arknghel9081
      @arknghel9081 4 роки тому +20

      Ikr. Lol. I almost got killed by statics.

    • @markfabros2755
      @markfabros2755 4 роки тому +2

      you're not gonna trick me anymore

    • @SynisterFour
      @SynisterFour 4 роки тому +8

      not a walk in the park but i do find statics much easier than general 1st year physics classes.

  • @guizer_jarl
    @guizer_jarl Рік тому +4

    This is awesome!!!! I'm trying to help my 20 yr old nephew explore engineering, and Civil was the first that struck his fancy- this is such a great overview! Thank you!

  • @luhzxi
    @luhzxi 4 роки тому +65

    6:40 : How soil will react to mechanical loading
    My brain : Earth style mud wall jutsu

  • @mikedort
    @mikedort 5 років тому +2

    I really enjoyed watching this video. This man is really good at explaining what Civil Engineering is about. Good job.

  • @leafyseamonster
    @leafyseamonster 7 років тому +63

    This video has been the most thorough and helpful engineering video I've come across! And I've been watching dozens over the past few months. I'm glad I stumbled upon this. Thank you!!

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  7 років тому +1

      Thank you so much for the comment! That's awesome to hear.

    • @JakeVoorhees
      @JakeVoorhees 7 років тому

      Savanan Mayrield nice! You thinking civil engineering is the calling for you?

  • @ROKZILLA48
    @ROKZILLA48 5 років тому +4

    Great video. Extremely helpful and inspiring to me as I am just a few months away from my first day in college. Keep the good content going!

  • @DansaSemesta
    @DansaSemesta 6 років тому +764

    civil engineering is just like real life cities skylines

    • @Shvakkone
      @Shvakkone 4 роки тому +25

      @Syed Shuvo But, architects only focus on aesthetics and function of a building. They cannot design the building itself. A simple but important distinction between the two occupations.

    • @Shvakkone
      @Shvakkone 4 роки тому +7

      @Syed Shuvo Architects dont. They only deal with the aesthetics part. Didnt you watch the video? Also publicly discriminating jobs by how "royal" or "poor" or whatever you say simply manifests your mediocrity.

    • @Shvakkone
      @Shvakkone 4 роки тому +5

      @Syed Shuvo And do you have something to back up your statement?

    • @Shvakkone
      @Shvakkone 4 роки тому +12

      Whoops, looks like I socially cremated someone.

    • @itzfrken
      @itzfrken 4 роки тому +6

      @@Shvakkone Probably cause this comment was made 1 year ago

  • @dennogods_pick1166
    @dennogods_pick1166 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks so much you've basically given me a flashback of my campus life, now I can confidently pick a final project, having knowledge of the career path!
    Regards from Nairobi,Kenya.

  • @clamp202
    @clamp202 3 роки тому +2

    Honestly a really helpful vid. As someone who is graduating hs this year, I already knew that I wanted to be a civil engineer. But this video just made me understand more about the field that I’m going into

  • @Sriramnish
    @Sriramnish 6 років тому

    You are educating and creating awareness on understanding the various engineering . Good job. Appreciate

  • @tylerwoods91
    @tylerwoods91 5 років тому +25

    As a senior and deciding what I want to do in life, I think I just found my passion. Thank you so much this video was great

  • @Roberto-mm8ji
    @Roberto-mm8ji 3 роки тому +41

    In 2024. I will be graduating as a Civil engineer. This is my affirmation I will do it , expect me back on may 2024 !

    • @jessicamarie1711
      @jessicamarie1711 3 роки тому +3

      Congraaats in advance po! ❤️ I also want to come back here once i get my degree soonn. Goodluck to us.

    • @definitelyjunkie3374
      @definitelyjunkie3374 3 роки тому +2

      Good luck on your degree

    • @donni3619
      @donni3619 3 роки тому +1

      I believe in you

    • @longer12
      @longer12 4 місяці тому +1

      Almost that time!

    • @kalle5548
      @kalle5548 4 місяці тому +1

      Go champ, would be interesting to hear about job opportunities 😊

  • @smileyanomia6728
    @smileyanomia6728 5 років тому +187

    This is in my recommended
    Its so weird that youtube knows my current program hmnnnn....

    • @YouTubeofVenkat
      @YouTubeofVenkat 5 років тому +3

      same ... except that I have graduated and jobless just like other civil engineers in my country

    • @smileyanomia6728
      @smileyanomia6728 5 років тому +1

      @@UA-camofVenkat now im scared about my future

    • @jawadali3286
      @jawadali3286 4 роки тому

      comments compilation what country do you live in?

    • @18legend19
      @18legend19 4 роки тому

      Lmfao samee I feel stalk but it’s a good thing, this helps a lot

    • @internationaleducationtv4662
      @internationaleducationtv4662 4 роки тому

      Valuable ideas to win the life...
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  • @nicolasallen2694
    @nicolasallen2694 5 років тому +2

    Thank you for going so in depth with what you can do with this major. It really helps to see all of the different interesting things you can do because I had no idea this field was so broad.

  • @rrbar14
    @rrbar14 5 років тому +41

    Loved this! Helped reassure my interest in civil engineering and am excited to start studying it soon!

    • @karabo506
      @karabo506 5 років тому +5

      They forgot to add that the first two years will be Lots of math(calculus and algebra), physics, mechanics,Chemistry, numerical method and statistics

  • @orangepickles2996
    @orangepickles2996 3 роки тому +3

    I’m a senior in high school at the moment, going to go to a university to major in Civil Engineering. This isn’t happening until Fall 2021, but I’m excited!

  • @ytwatcher181
    @ytwatcher181 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for a very helpful video! It’s clear for me now what’s the difference among those types of specializations.

  • @kaumbusnotes6836
    @kaumbusnotes6836 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot. I’m currently in third year of civil engineering and some more clarity on where I should go from here and decide my elective class

  • @howardfraga6743
    @howardfraga6743 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks for great video, My Father was a Civil engineer for the State of California, Water quality Control Board,
    circa 1965, hired directly by Governor Ronald Reagan to be Chief engineer of the California Clean Water Act. Gilbert W. Fraga was tasked especially to stop Paper Mills from polluting Mercuy in the Outback of California, the Man was Fascinating!

  • @AshishEkka01
    @AshishEkka01 6 років тому +5

    One of the best video on the course! 👍

  • @MagmaUpwelling
    @MagmaUpwelling 2 роки тому +1

    Great videos. This channel has inspired me to start a channel on civil engineering, geology, and geotechnical engineering.

  • @wolfstormwizard424
    @wolfstormwizard424 4 роки тому +1

    I adore how as a physics student taking that course open to so much opportunities obviously for me as a civil engineer.

  • @CivilDimensions
    @CivilDimensions 4 роки тому +17

    Civil engineering is the design and construction of public works, such as dams, bridges and other large infrastructure projects. It is one of the oldest branches of engineering, dating back to when people first started living in permanent settlements and began shaping their environments to suit their needs.
    Early engineers built walls, roads, bridges, dams, and levees; they dug wells, irrigation ditches, and trenches. As larger groups of people began living together in towns and cities, these populations needed reliable sources of clean water, the means to dispose of waste, a network of streets and roadways for commerce and trade, and a way to defend themselves against hostile neighbors.
    Ancient civil engineering projects include the roads of the Roman Empire, the Great Wall of China, the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde and Mayan ruins at Copan, Palenque, and Tikal. Many early civilizations built monuments to their rulers or gods. These may have been simple mounds or truly remarkable achievements, such as the Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge, whose construction by pre-industrial societies remains mysterious. The names of the engineers who designed these wonders are lost to antiquity.
    Today, the public is more likely to remember the names of great civil engineering projects than the names of the engineers who designed and built them. These include the Brooklyn Bridge (designed by John August Roebling and son Washington Roebling), the Hoover Dam (John L. Savage), the Panama Canal (John Frank Stevens) and the Golden Gate Bridge (Joseph Strauss and Charles Ellis). One notable exception is the Eiffel Tower, named after Gustave Eiffel, the French civil engineer whose company built it.

    • @Bazuayedoings
      @Bazuayedoings 2 роки тому +1

      Do you think I need to have prior knowledge of design and technical drawing before going to university to study it?

    • @furymern8162
      @furymern8162 2 роки тому +1

      @@Bazuayedoings Of course not, you might need for architectural engineering but definitely not for civil.

  • @echofroofroo3716
    @echofroofroo3716 4 роки тому +92

    This sums up my last 3 years in collage, civil engineering is awesome i love it

  • @xinat613
    @xinat613 5 років тому +2

    As a civil engineering graduate and someone that has interest in structural engineering, I find this video really interesting and helpful

  • @kitetama13
    @kitetama13 6 років тому +8

    Thanks so much! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL!

  • @seangehrke3133
    @seangehrke3133 6 років тому +4

    My dad is a civil engineer so I was looking at types of engineering. I personally wouldn't want to be a civil engineer but computer engineering looks really interesting to me.

  • @alexbeaulieu2287
    @alexbeaulieu2287 3 роки тому +5

    Got the 1st two years of engineering done at a community college and now headed to University to finish off my
    Civil engineer degree in the fall very excited! great video too!

    • @jonathandiaz2760
      @jonathandiaz2760 2 роки тому

      It’s been 11 months since you said this, I’m currently a senior in hs and I want to know if starting off at community college for civil engineering is a good way to begin?

    • @alexbeaulieu2287
      @alexbeaulieu2287 2 роки тому

      @@jonathandiaz2760 yes you can get all the math and physics and gen Ed’s out of the way just make sure the cc you are going to has agreements with a engineering school for those credits to transfer and some cc schools offer mechanical and electrical electrical which will help the cc I went to did not offer civil classes so when I got to uni I had to do a half year of civil freshman classes ( I saved thousands tho roughly 30k)

    • @pokeman316
      @pokeman316 2 роки тому

      @@alexbeaulieu2287 how are things? Am a third year myself lol

  • @ginjie23
    @ginjie23 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for including the last part of this video

  • @caliepher
    @caliepher 5 років тому +1

    Hello am a civil engineering student and we are being taught public health engineering also (dealing with waste management and water treatment) under water resources engineering. So just adding a few more to your explanation. I wish I saw dis video earlier but still it will help me decide for my Masters

  • @LoKo-ti6vm
    @LoKo-ti6vm 5 років тому +5

    This is so interesting. I’ve finally found my career path

  • @samarthaakte2893
    @samarthaakte2893 6 років тому +6

    Wow great video man!

  • @escobasingracia962
    @escobasingracia962 6 років тому

    Hey! Love yours videos, they are pretty good and very helpful. I'm would like a video about Construction and Architecture. Keep doing videos as good as this one. Thanks!

  • @thats6kinda6sus6
    @thats6kinda6sus6 2 роки тому

    any month this year, i’ll be studying civil engineering. i’m so excited.

  • @NotaPro99
    @NotaPro99 3 роки тому +6

    well said, this is so far the best Summary of civil engineering I have ever seen on UA-cam
    As a civil engineer, I recommend this video for anybody who wants to major in civil engineering

  • @rustymu87
    @rustymu87 7 років тому +4

    that's exactly what i'm looking for! Thanks again!

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  7 років тому +1

      Glad I could help!

    • @rustymu87
      @rustymu87 7 років тому

      U did! Thanks :)

  • @NikolaTeslaEE
    @NikolaTeslaEE 4 місяці тому

    Electrical Engineer here who took a job with the State as a Civil/Construction Engineer. This is a great video. Thanks.

  • @GeorgetheGrey
    @GeorgetheGrey 7 років тому +4

    Thanks for the vid; super helpful.

  • @morena_2054
    @morena_2054 7 років тому +32

    Thanks a lot! I'm in high school and wanted to know more about engineering and all this videos are so helpful.

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  7 років тому +4

      Thanks for the comment!

    • @JakeVoorhees
      @JakeVoorhees 7 років тому +1

      Moe 999 nice what other engineering questions do you have?

    • @subscribetomefornoreason4923
      @subscribetomefornoreason4923 5 років тому

      How is it going rn

    • @vstll
      @vstll 4 роки тому

      How is it

    • @fbgduval
      @fbgduval 3 роки тому

      How's it going? I am going to be a senior in high school this year and I am looking at going in to Civil Engineering once graduated.

  • @Mushievroom
    @Mushievroom 5 років тому +12

    I’m starting my civil engineering major in about a week and I can’t wait!!! I’m hoping to go into the structural sub-field and this video was helpful in describing it a bit better!!

    • @edwinhernandez8060
      @edwinhernandez8060 4 роки тому +3

      How civil Engineering going? I’m a 10 grader and I want to know what the pro and cons are and what I need to know your feedback will mean a lot

    • @raxs1411
      @raxs1411 2 роки тому

      @@edwinhernandez8060 same

  • @precilia714
    @precilia714 2 місяці тому

    Watching this before accepting my offer into Civil Engineering! Ngl this looks daunting but exciting at the same time!

  • @robertleeiii5332
    @robertleeiii5332 2 роки тому

    I Am A Sophomore Civil Engineering Student And Understands That I Still Have Alot To Learn. Great Video By The Way 👍🏾.

  • @miguelbermudez5426
    @miguelbermudez5426 5 років тому +21

    Why do most people omit environmental engineering as a subfield of civil? That's why most universities have a department of "Civil & Environmental Engineering".

  • @AlgoDar
    @AlgoDar 7 років тому +1

    Hey, thanks for the video. Great work !

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  7 років тому

      Thanks! Glad you liked it!

  • @Xerceis
    @Xerceis 7 років тому +29

    Gah, this makes me undecided again. I digress, this is another great video dude!

    • @zachstar
      @zachstar  7 років тому +9

      Thanks man! And I've got mechanical vs civil engineering coming next. So I'll do my best to make you lean more towards one or the other.

    • @Xerceis
      @Xerceis 7 років тому +1

      Thanks man!

  • @Leftyone78
    @Leftyone78 3 роки тому +11

    I’m a high school drop out and I’m very fortunate to be a construction manger for 8 years now. Oh how i wish I could go back to school and get my GED and civil engineering degree.

  • @gonzalesdohnrryhrc
    @gonzalesdohnrryhrc 3 роки тому +14

    I'm 23 years old and would be studying Civil Engineering as my second degree! I will be an engineer after four years!!!! We can do this!

  • @VenomSkywalker.
    @VenomSkywalker. 4 роки тому +1

    I am in highschool now, and I had no clue what I wanted to be before, and I always heard that my great-grandfather was a civil engineer but he died to soon when my grandfather was just young, my favourite show is called Family Affair but they never really showed what the Uncle in that show did, and now because of this video I am very interested to become a Civil Engineer, I can now be something that my family doesn't want me to be in the future thank you so much

  • @yuno1253
    @yuno1253 5 років тому +5

    I’m choosing civil engineering because architecture would require me to go out of town to study and I can’t afford it but I’m so excited for it and I love math

  • @bacharkassem5437
    @bacharkassem5437 7 років тому +12

    wow great video. this is so helpful specialy to students who aren't yet in universities😁

  • @kassauimohamed6859
    @kassauimohamed6859 4 роки тому +1

    That was a briliant introduction, as a student of civil engineering i can say that you made a very useful video

  • @alicew8788
    @alicew8788 3 роки тому

    as a civil engineering major fourth year student based in Canada, we also include environmental Engineering, sustainable urban planning, rock engineering, construction management, earthquake engineering and energy system and many more in our department

  • @ericklopez2921
    @ericklopez2921 3 роки тому +3

    Construction management, transportation and structural all seem cool! I like math but I really don’t want my everyday life to be like super intense.

  • @stanley_official1171
    @stanley_official1171 5 років тому +962

    Am I the only High School student watching?
    Okay, only me...

    • @marvinatwell2441
      @marvinatwell2441 5 років тому +2

      Stanley _ Official ✊🏾

    • @ubaobasi8193
      @ubaobasi8193 4 роки тому +8

      No

    • @nesslam4832
      @nesslam4832 4 роки тому +80

      lol arent these videos designed for hs students to choose their majors? seems weird to assume you'd be the only one

    • @superflyslay9740
      @superflyslay9740 4 роки тому +9

      No me too and i think i might be regretting choosing civil engineering as my major😅

    • @bobblob6220
      @bobblob6220 4 роки тому +1

      Is it hard?

  • @amirel-hajj3991
    @amirel-hajj3991 Рік тому

    Outstanding video. Thank you!

  • @EngineerHunter
    @EngineerHunter 3 роки тому

    Great presentation of civil engineering fields.

  • @mjodyh
    @mjodyh 3 роки тому +4

    Final year Civil Engineering student here, Very good video! Everything is pretty spot on
    I specialize in geotechnical engineering and currently writing my final paper about slope stability analysis
    Go take civil engineering if you like math, physics, design, testing materials on lab and even doing dirty work on field!

    • @stay1080
      @stay1080 3 роки тому +1

      I'm not strong in math, realistically should I even consider civil engineering?

    • @let716
      @let716 3 роки тому

      @@stay1080 same 🤐

  • @weezyalmon8100
    @weezyalmon8100 5 років тому +9

    All civil engineers also take dynamics , at least in the east coast. It’s useful for classes such as structure dynamic and earthquake engineering, which are taken by structural engineers. Some structural engineers work in aircrafts because the majority of the classes overlap with mechanical engineering, so they compliment each other: fatigue/fracture, advanced mechanics of solids/materials, finite element etc. I doubled major. Best decision I ever made. Structural engineering is just beautiful.

  • @joshuadarrenarendse3835
    @joshuadarrenarendse3835 5 років тому

    As a final year civil student this video covers pretty much everything we do. There is water and wastewater treatment technology that dives into the chemistry side of things. Theres desalination and reverse osmosis etc. Civil is so broad

    • @danielamariebautista719
      @danielamariebautista719 4 роки тому +1

      Can u tell some experience about ur civil engineering life?? Bcoz i also want to take civil engineering when i done in shs..can u??po..plz

  • @jeanetteguerrero6972
    @jeanetteguerrero6972 4 роки тому

    I will be studying civil e in the fall and this video definitely reassured my decision!

    • @Faigh_as
      @Faigh_as 2 місяці тому

      Have you graduated?

  • @rickshawthe3nd112
    @rickshawthe3nd112 3 роки тому +8

    ight im gonna persue this i still have a lot of time and im 14 so i might change but if i one day become a civil engineer its because of you

  • @saurabhkhatke9480
    @saurabhkhatke9480 5 років тому +5

    civil engineering is just great field. It has big scope in carrier.
    #civilengineersphilosophy

  • @kmeuphehassan5478
    @kmeuphehassan5478 2 роки тому

    well explained , marvelous job. Thanks

  • @nicolassanchez7259
    @nicolassanchez7259 4 роки тому

    The videos of this channel are so great and helpful for students in doubt. Thank you so much MajorPrep!

  • @WapoMore
    @WapoMore 2 роки тому +3

    Just graduated this past Saturday with my civil engineering degree!

    • @francisg.3797
      @francisg.3797 2 роки тому

      Congratulations! I’m currently a senior planning on going into civil engineering next semester.

    • @daveins1146
      @daveins1146 Рік тому

      Inform me when you get a well paid job.

    • @WapoMore
      @WapoMore Рік тому +1

      @@daveins1146 got one straight out of college

    • @daveins1146
      @daveins1146 Рік тому

      @@WapoMore Wow, congrats!

  • @marialykaaduna464
    @marialykaaduna464 3 роки тому +6

    5 more years and I will come back to this video with a Civil Engineering bachelor degree. (2)

  • @marcoperez7330
    @marcoperez7330 2 роки тому

    Great video...Going in to my last year for my BA in Civil Engineering...

  • @exzombiequeen2552
    @exzombiequeen2552 Рік тому

    What a brilliant video, thanks👍🏻

  • @jofferhyatt9454
    @jofferhyatt9454 3 роки тому +3

    Ill back here after 5 years being a topnotcher of civil engineering board exam🙏🙏

  • @penghuysrean2190
    @penghuysrean2190 6 років тому +3

    MajorPrep, can you explain about Architectural Engineering. and how Maths does it take? if we compare it to Civil engineer, which one stronger at math or it's similar. thank you before.

    • @djangomentis8864
      @djangomentis8864 4 роки тому

      Structural engineering is architectural engineering.

    • @hmjunior8140
      @hmjunior8140 3 роки тому

      @@djangomentis8864 really?

  • @jeraldcarpo9997
    @jeraldcarpo9997 3 роки тому

    I'm an aspiring civil engineer, I want to learn basics from this field please do more💙

  • @aejbermensch4932
    @aejbermensch4932 3 роки тому +2

    13:00 A college profesor once told class that 90% of people studying civil engineering at the end works on construction, construction budget or something related to it... It was right. I feel kind of weird because I like more the area of traffic engineering (optimizing traffic lights for example) and my other career pals were working on the construction site, without mentioning that most of my coleagues dads were working on the construction field (not in my case). Another point is that, civil engineering in some college magazines is classified on the area of construction alongside arquitecthure, instead of engineering like mechanical or electrical. It's kind of the same case for industrial, which some students often joke that is like a management career with helmet

  • @jaimeodar9149
    @jaimeodar9149 6 років тому +3

    so interesting, going on to college and I want to choose this career path but at the same time I'm a little scared that if I were to make a mistake how deadly that can be for people

  • @maximumoccupancy
    @maximumoccupancy 4 роки тому +7

    I'm a first year civil engineering student and my schedule is loaded with difficult calculus, physics, and engineering labs. And now I kind of regret choosing this major...

    • @fourthcalamity7491
      @fourthcalamity7491 4 роки тому +1

      The Fidget Spinner Movie Im thinking of majoring civil engineering... it’s been a month and I wanna know how is it going and if it’s really difficult to keep up with the work

    • @maximumoccupancy
      @maximumoccupancy 4 роки тому +3

      @@fourthcalamity7491 The jump from high school to college is certainly extremely difficult, but the work is not unbearable, but it does take a lot of time and is genuinely difficult.

    • @danielamariebautista719
      @danielamariebautista719 4 роки тому

      How difficult??...
      Im a grd 11 student now...and im deciding to take civil engr. In college can u plz give me same advise??

    • @maximumoccupancy
      @maximumoccupancy 4 роки тому +4

      @@danielamariebautista719 First of all, make sure civil engineering is something you are passionate about and something you really want to do in your future. That's the most important step for you right now. Second, just make sure to do really well in your classes (especially math and sciences) and prepare to do A LOT of work in college.

    • @LIONHEART66666
      @LIONHEART66666 4 роки тому +1

      @@danielamariebautista719 im second year in college studying CIVIL. I recommand you studying it but you need to know that in the first year it will be hard cuz you don't know nothing but if you work hard believe me it all be worth it.

  • @nix799
    @nix799 5 років тому +1

    In Tarlac Sate University here in the Philippines, most electives/courses for all you've mentioned subfields are taught to us, we don't have a choice to focus more on what subfield we like.

    • @nix799
      @nix799 5 років тому

      It is a tuition free university btw. And I am not complaining on how they made the old curriculum that way.

  • @Mralexis123
    @Mralexis123 3 роки тому

    Dis coarse is very interesting and deals with passion and skills

  • @Mitch-rd9gs
    @Mitch-rd9gs 3 роки тому +37

    Me sitting here trying to get into college for engineering having not taken a single physics class in high school 👁👄👁

    • @Seok-sp6ks
      @Seok-sp6ks 3 роки тому

      😆😭

    • @Jaylio
      @Jaylio 3 роки тому +3

      You shouldn’t do engineering if you don’t like physics

    • @yujin193
      @yujin193 3 роки тому

      @@Jaylio Do u need to be creative and be able to draw for civil engineering ? I like math and science but I just lack imagination specially when it comes to drawing

    • @muhammadjoshua7464
      @muhammadjoshua7464 2 роки тому +1

      @@yujin193 you don't need imagination for engineering drawing. You basically just following the rule and making sure the dimensions are correct.

    • @topshootersniper7544
      @topshootersniper7544 3 місяці тому

      so real

  • @512TheWolf512
    @512TheWolf512 5 років тому +3

    So if I'm working on metals and designing new materials, what kind of engineer am I according to this american system?

    • @chocolatfondu2062
      @chocolatfondu2062 4 роки тому

      Material engineering, another branch of engineering...
      (for the Canadian system)

    • @debmalyachatterjee22
      @debmalyachatterjee22 3 роки тому

      Metallurgical and Material engineering in India

  • @KeinishaVerramoney
    @KeinishaVerramoney 3 роки тому

    Amazing video. Thanks to you. 😄👍🏽

  • @kelvinmbafu9413
    @kelvinmbafu9413 5 років тому

    This is so dope, you are awesome

  • @Paul-zo3fh
    @Paul-zo3fh 4 роки тому +48

    As a 3rd year PhD student in transportation engineering, I can confidently tell you that @12:00 is not completely true.
    Yeah, you could definitely just do regression-based data analysis on a lot of different topics, but that doesn't even scratch the surface of transportation engineering. That's like saying structural engineering is basically just bending-moment and sheer-force diagrams (which is extremely incorrect). Transportation engineering can include traffic engineering, econometric analysis, autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, traffic flow prediction and modeling, freight transportation, airports, human-machine interactions, electric vehicles, infrastructure management, etc. It's perhaps the biggest sub-discipline in civil. The amount of math you will need depends on what sub-sub-discipline (lol) you're in.
    You'll definitely need a strong understanding of both stochastic and deterministic optimization, while addressing convexity in efficient ways since much of transportation data is 'big' data. All of that will be useful for things like optimal facility location (parking lots, EV charging stations, roads), optimal toll-prices, etc.
    Just as a quick example:
    If you're studying traffic flow, you will need to be VERY strong in mathematics, applying concepts from real analysis, statistics, topology, etc.
    If you're in vehicle control and traffic stabilization, you will need to learn computer vision, statistical and machine learning, control theory, etc. Modeling, designing, testing advanced AI algorithm to assess its effects on the traffic stream is, as you can imagine, quite math-heavy.

  • @mosesdevadass6056
    @mosesdevadass6056 4 роки тому +5

    Currently 16 years old and debating on if it’s worth going to college for this. I’m honestly scared and not prepared for the work load and I don’t know if there will be a job growth in the future. If someone can help me out thank you!

    • @deehilan7294
      @deehilan7294 4 роки тому

      Jesus Christ, are we the same person? I'm 16 and worrying if Civil Engineering is the way to go... or maybe urban planning... I have no clue, just mostly thinking about subjects I need to choose and getting a good enough score.

    • @mosesdevadass6056
      @mosesdevadass6056 4 роки тому +1

      Deehilan I feel like we should get more time to adjust. Junior n Senior year come and it’s like your hit with a huge stress wave

    • @deehilan7294
      @deehilan7294 4 роки тому

      @@mosesdevadass6056 Yeah good point

  • @aejbermensch4932
    @aejbermensch4932 3 роки тому

    I don't know in the US... but you can be a pretty good engineering departhment director... for all of your knowledge of Engineering... even a vocational guide for high school students... I wish I had this kind of info prior studying my major... Thanks a lot!

  • @kcgamer7288
    @kcgamer7288 Рік тому

    I was just thinking of doing civil engineering because it seemed cool,
    But now I'll definitely consider it. After further research of course

  • @scottsterling7659
    @scottsterling7659 5 років тому +3

    Can i study civil engineering but work on aircrafts? If so how do i approach my studying

    • @os9458
      @os9458 5 років тому +1

      Aerospace mechanical engineer

    • @shawnfowles8588
      @shawnfowles8588 3 роки тому

      I don’t think so. You have to be an aerospace engineer to work on aircrafts if I’m not mistaken.

  • @CurbShady
    @CurbShady 4 роки тому +4

    I would be any kind of engineer