This guide includes basics of research, library resources, past CVEG honors theses, and other materials needed for honors theses research. Librarians can help through many stages of the research process such as crafting a proposal, literature review, identifying and searching in library sources, and with many other areas. Please refer to the college of engineering honors page for more information. 

CVEG Honors Advisor Contact - Rick Coffman, email: rick@uark.edu and phone: 479-575-8767

Departmental Requirement: 

Students enrolled in the Honors College who are to receive the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering must complete a minimum of 12 hours of honors credit. At least 6 hours must be completed within the Civil Engineering program including at least 3 hours resulting in an Honors Thesis. The CVEG honors courses are acceptable as technical electives. The following Civil Engineering courses are offered for honors credit:

1. CVEG 491V H Honors Studies in Geotechnical Engineering (1-6)--The study of advanced topics in the geotechnical engineering field. May include participation in geotechnical engineering courses normally available only to graduate students. Course may be repeated for up to 6 hours total credit with approval of the CVEG honors advisor. Prerequisites CVEG 3133 and enrolled in the Honors College.
2. CVEG 492V H Honors Studies in Environmental Engineering (1-6)--The study of advanced topics in the environmental engineering field. May include participation in environmental engineering courses normally available only to graduate students. Course may be repeated for up to 6 hours total credit with approval of the CVEG honors advisor. Prerequisites CVEG 3243 and enrolled in the Honors College.
3. CVEG 493V H Honors Studies in Structural Engineering (1-6)--The study of advanced topics in the structural engineering field. May include participation in structural engineering courses normally available only to graduate students. Course may be repeated for up to 6 hours total credit with approval of the CVEG honors advisor. Prerequisites CVEG 3304 and enrolled in the Honors College.
4. CVEG 494V H Honors Studies in Transportation Engineering (1-6)--The study of advanced topics in the transportation engineering field. May include participation in transportation engineering courses normally available only to graduate students. Course may be repeated for up to 6 hours total credit with approval of the CVEG honors advisor. Prerequisites CVEG 3413 and enrolled in the Honors College.
5. CVEG 4983 H Undergraduate Honors Thesis--Prerequisites: enrolled in the Honors College.