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MS Civil Engineering Degree Options

Two options are available to students pursuing the Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering (MSCV) degree: the thesis option and the project option. In each case, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required on all coursework attempted. For this degree program, GRE is not required.

Catalog Details

Thesis Option (Total 30 Credits)

The Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering (with thesis) requires a minimum of 30 credits that are completed under the following guidelines:

  1. Requires 6 credits of Master's Thesis (CGN6971),with successful completion of a thesis defended at an oral examination, AND
  2. Requires 24 credits of approved coursework (5000 Level or higher)Ìýwith the following constraints:
    1. Minimum of 15 credits at the 6000 level;
    2. Minimum of 15 credits of CEGE courses;
  3. Must complete one semester of CGS 5937, Graduate Seminar (0 credits) with grade of Satisfactory ("S").

All students receiving financial support from the department are required to complete the thesis option.

Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering (courses only)

(A total of 30 credits required.)

Ìý Ìý1. Requires 30 credits of approved coursework (5000 level or higher) with the following constraints:

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Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìýb. Minimum of 15 credits in CEGE courses; andÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

Ìý Ìý 2.Ìý Must complete one semester of CGS 5937, Graduate Seminar (0 credits) with grade of Satisfactory ("S").

The university catalog contains statements of regulations that apply to all graduate students, in particular are the sections on ³Ô¹ÏÍø and degree programs and requirements. Statements referring to foreign language requirements do not apply to students in the MSCV program.

Program Concentrations

Areas of concentration include:

  • Structural/Geotechnical Engineering
  • Transportation/Geomatics Engineering
  • Water Resources/Environmental Engineering

Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering students may complete one concentration, which includes a minimum of two core classes chosen from a list of courses for each concentration. Note: No more than 3 credits of Directed Independent Study may be applied toward the degree. All course selections must be part of an approved plan of study. All Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering students must complete one semester of a 0-credit graduate seminar course.

Structural/Geotechnical Engineering Core

CEG 6124 - Soil Stabilization and GeosyntheticsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
CES 6106 - Advanced Structural AnalysisÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
CES 6119 - Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering*Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
CES 6325 - Bridge DesignÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
CES 6585 - Structural DynamicsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
CES 6715 - Prestressed ConcreteÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

* Introduction to Finite Element Methods, (EGM 5351) is an acceptable substitute.

Transportation/Geomatics Engineering CoreÌý

SUR 6387C - Thermal Infrared Remote SensingÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
SUR 6502 - Advanced Unmanned Aerial System MappingÌý Ìý Ìý
TTE 6272 - Intelligent Transportation SystemsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
TTE 6508 - Maritime Freight OperationsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
TTE 6651 - Sustainable Public TransportationÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
TTE 6815 - Highway EngineeringÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
TTE 6501 - Transportation System AnalysisÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
CEG 6304C - Terrestrial Laser ScanningÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

Water Resources/Environmental Engineering Core

CWR 6235 - Open Channel HydraulicsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
CWR 6525 - Dynamic HydrologyÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
CWR 6818 - Water Resource System EngineeringÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
ENV 6115 - Air Pollution and ControlÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
ENV 6418 - Water Supply and TreatmentÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý
ENV 6507 - Wastewater EngineeringÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
ENV 6932 - Sustainability and Pollution PreventionÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

Note: ÌýCredits of Directed Independent Study may be applied toward the degree with the approval of the department. All course selections must be part of an approved plan of study. All Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering students must complete one semester of a 0-credit graduate seminar course.

Business Minor

Students electing to complete a Business minor must follow the College of Engineering and Computer Science guidelines for the Business minor noted above.

The university catalog contains statements of regulations that apply to all graduate students, in particular are the sections on ³Ô¹ÏÍø and degree programs and requirements. Statements referring to foreign language requirements do not apply to students in the MSCV program.

See the Program Details for more information.