Curriculum

Prerequisites

  • Mathematics: Calculus I+II+III and Differential Equations
  • Computer programming capability.

Required Courses—15 Credit Hours

  • GEEN 5301: Applied Mathematics for Engineers (3 Cr)
  • CVEN 5302: Advanced Numerical Methods for Civil Engineering (3 Cr)
  • CVEN 5303: Operational Research (3 Cr)
  • CVEN 5305: Reliability in Civil Engineering Applications (3 Cr)
  • GEEN 5304: Interdisciplinary Research and Seminar (3 Cr)

Restricted Electives

  • 9 Credit Hours: select 3 courses from either Structural & Geotechnical Engineering Track or Environmental & Water Resources Track.

Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Track

  • CVEN6311: Finite Element Analysis (3cr)
  • CVEN6312: Adcanved Mechanics of Material (3cr)
  • CVEN6313: Advanced Concrete Design (3cr)
  • CVEN6314: Difficult Soils and Ground Improvement (3cr)
  • CVEN6315: Soil Behaviour (3cr)
  • CVEN6316: Earth Structure and Slope Stability (3cr)

Environmental & Water Resources Track

  • CVEN 6321: Environmental Chemistry (3cr)
  • CVEN 6322: Integrated Water Resources Management (3cr)
  • CVEN 6323: Physical and Chemical Hydrology (3cr)
  • CVEN 6324: Waste Management (3cr)
  • CVEN 6325: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (3cr)
  • CVEN 6326: Water Quality and its Treatment (3cr)

Thesis

  • CVEN 6399: Thesis (6 Cr)

Independent Learning

The Independent Learning Requirement is met successfully by completing one or more of the following:
  • Interdisciplinary Research and Seminar
  • The master thesis