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2022-2023 Graduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering - Coastal Engineering Concentration (MCE)


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Please see the Program Policy Document  for more information.

Program Educational Goals:


Graduates obtaining the MCE from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Coastal Engineering will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles and knowledge in coastal engineering including wave theory, fluid dynamics, coastal processes, and sediment transport.
  • Read, assess, and critically review published literature and research findings in coastal engineering
  • Recognize and discuss new techniques, skills, and tools used in coastal engineering
  • Communicate coastal engineering concepts effectively in writing, orally, and graphically
  • Contribute towards the development, application, and/or synthesis of new methodologies, techniques, and/or theories in coastal engineering
  • Relate science and engineering concepts and collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to address problems of societal significance

Degree Requirements


The Master of Civil Engineering (MCE) degree is awarded only to individuals who, upon admission, have an undergraduate degree in engineering. Students pursuing the MCE degree choose between thesis or non-thesis tracks and declare a concentration. 

Formally, the student must perform 24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis. Students may also choose the non-thesis option, which requires 30 credit hours of course work. The MCE program is often chosen by students planning to pursue a career as professional engineers. The program, however, is also well suited as an introduction to a PhD in Civil Engineering or other engineering or science-oriented areas.

Thesis Track Degree Requirements


The thesis track Master of Civil Engineering degree in the field of Coastal Engineering requires three core courses, five electives, six thesis credits and the completion of a thesis.  Students in a thesis program are also required to enroll in the CIEG 865  each semester.

Non-Thesis Track Degree Requirements


The non-thesis track Master of Civil Engineering degree in the field of Coastal Engineering requires three core courses and an additional 21 credit hours of course work, which typically translates to seven electives beyond the three core courses. Electives should be selected based on approval from your advisor.

Concentration Requirements


Last Revised for 2021-2022 Academic Year


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