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MS Civil Engineering Degree Options

There are two degree options: Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering with thesis and Master of Science with Major in Civil Engineering, courses only.

Catalog Details

ÌýM.S. Civil Engineering with ThesisÌý Ìý
Ìý (A total of 30 credits required.)Ìý

1. Requires 6 credits of Master's Thesis, and

2. Requires 24 credits of approved coursework (5000 level or higher) with the following constraints:

  1. At least half of the total credits shall be designated as 6000-level courses or above;
  2. At least 18 credits of coursework shall be from CEGE courses;
  3. Cross-listed courses are offered at the 4000/5000 and 4000/6000 levels. Students may not enroll in the 5000/6000 level courses if they have completed the corresponding 4000-level course.
  4. Successful completion of any remedial course(s) determined by the departmental graduate programs committee and/or the thesis supervisory committee. Remedial courses cannot be used to fulfill the 30-credit requirement for degree completion.

3. Must complete one semester of CGN 5937, Graduate Seminar (0 credits) with grade of Satisfactory ("S").

ÌýM.S. Civil Engineering (courses only) Ìý
Ìý(A total of 30 credits required.)Ìý

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

  1. At least half of the credits included in any master's degree program shall be designated as 6000-level courses.
  2. At least 24 credits shall be from CEGE courses.
  3. Cross-listed courses are offered at the 4000/5000 and 4000/6000 levels. Students may not enroll in the 5000/6000 level courses if they have completed the corresponding 4000-level course.
  4. Successful completion of any remedial course(s) determined by the departmental graduate programs committee. Remedial courses cannot be used to fulfill the 30-credit requirement for degree completion.Ìý

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

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ÌýProgram Concentrations Ìý
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.

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Structural/Geotechnical Engineering Core

Course TitleÌý 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 Course Number
Advanced Foundation EngineeringÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CEG 6105
Soil Stabilization and GeosyntheticsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCEG 6124
Advanced Structural AnalysisÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CES 6106
Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering*Ìý Ìý Ìý CES 6119
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 ÌýCES 6325
Structural DynamicsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CES 6585
Advanced Steel StructureÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCES 6607
Prestressed ConcreteÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CES 6715
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* Introduction to Finite Element Methods, (EGM 5351) is an acceptable substitute.

ÌýTransportation/Geomatics Engineering CoreÌý

Course TitleÌý 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 Course Number
Thermal Infrared Remote SensingÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýSUR 6387C
Advanced Unmanned Aerial System MappingÌý Ìý Ìý SUR 6502
Transportation and Supply Chain SystemsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýTTE 6507
Maritime Freight OperationsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý TTE 6508
Sustainable Public TransportationÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýTTE 6651
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 6815
Transportation System AnalysisÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýTTE 6501
Terrestrial Laser ScanningÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CEG 6304C

ÌýWater Resources/Environmental Engineering CoreÌý

Course TitleÌý 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 ÌýCourse Number
Open Channel HydraulicsÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCWR 6235
Dynamic HydrologyÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CWR 6525
Water Resource System EngineeringÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý CWR 6818
Air Pollution and ControlÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ENV 6115
Solid Waste ManagementÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýENV 6356
Water Supply and TreatmentÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýENV 6418
Wastewater EngineeringÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ENV 6507
Sustainability and Pollution PreventionÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ENV 6932
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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.