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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Civil Engineering - Geotechnical Engineering Concentration (MAS)
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Program Educational Goals:
Graduates obtaining the MAS from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles and knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
- Read, assess, and critically review published literature and research findings in geotechnical engineering.
- Recognize and discuss new techniques, skills, and tools used in geotechnical engineering.
- Communicate geotechnical engineering concepts effectively in writing, orally, and graphically.
- Relate science and engineering concepts and collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to address problems of societal significance.
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Degree Requirements
The Master of Applied Sciences (MAS) degree is awarded to students who, upon admission, have a non-engineering undergraduate degree. Students pursuing the MAS degree complete a thesis and declare a concentration.
Formally, the student must perform 24 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis. The MAS degree is also suited to those who, upon graduation, wish to pursue their PhD. Students are also required to enroll in the CIEG 865 - Civil Engineering Seminar each semester.
Concentration Requirements
The Master of Applied Sciences degree with a concentration in Geotechnical Engineering requires three core courses and five electives.
Electives
Students pursuing the Geotechnical Engineering concentration must complete five electives.
Last Revised for 2021-2022 Academic Year
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