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Degree Pathways for the Master of Science in Structural Engineering - Co-op

Degree Pathway for the Master of Science in Structural Engineering - Co-op

Required Core Courses (9 credits)
Course #Course TitleCredits
Semesters Offered
F,S,I,Su*
Group A - Design (choose one course)
CIVE.5510Advanced Steel Design3I
CIVE.5520Computer-Based Design of Concrete Buildings3I
CIVE.5080Practice of Structural Engineering3I

Group B - Analysis (choose one course)

CIVE.5560Finite Element Analysis (or equivalent)3I
CIVE.5500Behavior of Structures3I1
CIVE.5030Computer-Based Analysis of Structures3I

Group C - Dynamics and Stability (choose one course)

CIVE.5570Structural Dynamics3I2
CIVE.5120Structural Stability3I2
CIVE.5340Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering3I2
Sub Total # Core Credits Required9
Elective Course Choices (Choose up to 7)
XXXX.XXXX
Up to 7 Elective Courses (see list below)21
Sub Total # Elective Credits Required*21
Professional Co-op Courses
ENGN.6020Graduate Professional Development for Engineers1F, S
ENGN.6030Graduate Cooperative Experience1F, S, Su
ENGN.6040Workforce Development (optional)1F, S
Sub Total # Co-op Credits Required2
Curriculum Summary
Total number of courses required for the degree12
Total number of credit hours required for the degree32

Prerequisites, Concentrations or Other Requirements:

*Availability - F is Fall, S is Spring, I is Intermittent and Su is Summer. Numbers indicate approximate years between offerings (F1 = every fall, F2 = every other fall). Course availability is subject to change.
Successful completion of undergraduate prerequisite courses is required prior to registering for graduate courses. 
Additional electives may be taken from any 5000 level engineering courses as well as from Depts. of Mathematical Sciences and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering as appropriate. Elective course choices may also include courses in "core" groups A, B, and C not already taken. 
Electives (including semesters offered)
CIVE.5040 Advanced Strength of Materials I1
CIVE.5050 Concrete Materials I2
CIVE.5110 Inspection and Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure I2
CIVE.5210 Reliability Analysis in Engineering I2
CIVE.5300 Driven Deep Foundations I
CIVE.5310 Advanced Soil Mechanics F1
CIVE.5330 Advanced Foundation Engineering I
CIVE.5360 Soil Engineering I
CIVE.5390 Ground Improvement I
CIVE.5410 Traffic Engineering I2
CIVE.5530 Wood Structures F2
CIVE.5580 Bridge Design I
CIVE.5590 Design of Masonry Structures I
CIVE.5760 GIS Applications in Civil & Environmental Engineering I1
CIVE.5810 Engineering Systems Analysis I
CIVE.5830 Stochastic Concepts I

Plan of Study - Fall Start + 6-month Co-op

Fall start with 6-month Co-opFallSpringSummerFallSpring
9-12 Credits
9 credits+
1-credit Grad. Devel.
for Engineer Course
1-credit
Co-op Experience
9-12 Credits
Required
ENGN.6020ENGN.6030
Group A: choose 1 of 3
If Group A course not previously taken, choose Group A course
If Group A course not previously taken, choose Group A course
Group B: choose 1 of 3If Group B course not previously taken, choose a Group B courseIf Group B course not previously taken, choose a Group B course
Group C: choose 1 of 3If Group C course not previously taken, choose a Group C courseIf Group C course not previously taken, choose a Group C course
Electives: choose up to 7choose 0-3 electiveschoose 0-3 electivesDepending on # of electives previously taken, choose electives for a total of 7 for the program
Please see Curriculum Outline for Core Course and Electives lists and typical frequency and semester of course offerings. 
1Typically offered every year 
2Typically offered every two years 
3Offered intermittently in either Fall or Spring semester

Plan of Study - Spring Start + 6-month Co-op

Spring start with 6-month Co-opSpringFallSpringSummerFall
9-12 Credits
9 credits+
1-credit Grad. Devel.
for Engineer Course
1-credit
Co-op Experience
9-12 Credits
Required
ENGN.6020ENGN.6030
Group A: choose 1 of 3
If Group A course not previously taken, choose Group A course
If Group A course not previously taken, choose Group A course
Group B: choose 1 of 3If Group B course not previously taken, choose a Group B courseIf Group B course not previously taken, choose a Group B course
Group C: choose 1 of 3If Group C course not previously taken, choose a Group C courseIf Group C course not previously taken, choose a Group C course
Electives: choose up to 7choose 0-3 electiveschoose 0-3 electivesDepending on # of electives previously taken, choose electives for a total of 7 for the program
Please see Curriculum Outline for Core Course and Electives lists and typical frequency and semester of course offerings. 
1Typically offered every year 
2Typically offered every two years 
3Offered intermittently in either Fall or Spring semester