Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering Concentration (MCE)

Program Educational Goals:

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

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles and knowledge in structural engineering including structural mechanics, analysis and design, construction materials, and computational methods.
Read, assess, and critically review published literature and research findings in structural engineering.
Recognize and discuss new techniques, skills, and tools used in structural engineering.
Communicate structural engineering concepts effectively in writing, orally, and graphically.
Contribute towards the development, application, and/or synthesis of new methodologies, techniques, and/or theories in structural engineering.
Relate science and engineering concepts and collaborate on interdisciplinary teams to address problems of societal significance.

Program Policy Document:

Please see the Program Policy Document for more information.

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 Structural Engineering requires three core courses in two different topic areas listed below, 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.

CIEG 865 - Civil Engineering Seminar Credit(s): 0
CIEG 869 - Master’s Thesis Credit(s): 1-6

Concentration Requirements

Topic Areas

Topic 1:

Please choose two of the following:

CIEG 601 - Introduction to the Finite Element Method Credit(s): 3
CIEG 611 - Structural Dynamics Design Credit(s): 3
CIEG 612 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials Credit(s): 3

Topic 2:

Please choose one of the following:

CIEG 602 - Advanced Steel Design Credit(s): 3
CIEG 604 - Prestressed Concrete Design Credit(s): 3

Electives

Students pursuing the thesis track Structural Engineering concentration must complete five electives.

Any course in Group 1 or 2 not used to meet that requirement.
CIEG 605 - Intermediate Topics in Finite Element Analysis Credit(s): 3
CIEG 608 - Highway Bridge Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 610 - Experimental Mechanics of Composites Credit(s): 3
CIEG 617 - Introduction to Railroad Safety and Derailment Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 618 - Railroad Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 619 - Concrete Materials Credit(s): 3
CIEG 621 - Foundation Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 623 - Advanced Reinforced Concrete Credit(s): 3
CIEG 641 - Risk Analysis Credit(s): 3
CIEG 642 - Advanced Data Analysis Credit(s): 3
CIEG 662 - Transportation Sustainability Credit(s): 3
CIEG 675 - Matlab for Engineering Analysis Credit(s): 3
CIEG 810 - Earthquake Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 811 - Advanced Structural Dynamics Design Credit(s): 3
MEEG 610 - Intermediate Solid Mechanics Credit(s): 3
MEEG 616 - Composite Materials Structures Credit(s): 3
MEEG 617 - Composite Materials Credit(s): 3
MEEG 621 - Linear Systems Credit(s): 3
MEEG 690 - Intermediate Engineering Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MEEG 816 - Advanced Continuum Mechanics Credit(s): 3

Non-Thesis Track Degree Requirements

The non-thesis track Master of Civil Engineering degree in the field of Structural Engineering requires six core courses, one materials elective, and a minimum of three additional electives, totaling a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work. The three additional electives shall be selected based on the student’s interests and career goals with prior approval from the student’s advisor using the Graduate Student Advisement Form. Electives shall be 600 or 800 level and may come from civil or other engineering disciplines or from outside of the College. Electives should be selected based on approval from your advisor.

Core Courses:

18 credits hours.

CIEG 601 - Introduction to the Finite Element Method Credit(s): 3
CIEG 602 - Advanced Steel Design Credit(s): 3
CIEG 604 - Prestressed Concrete Design Credit(s): 3
CIEG 608 - Highway Bridge Engineering Credit(s): 3
CIEG 611 - Structural Dynamics Design Credit(s): 3
CIEG 612 - Advanced Mechanics of Materials Credit(s): 3

Materials Elective: