Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering: Non-Thesis Option (Plan B) - Structural Engineering and Mechanics

Structural Engineering deals with the planning, structural design, and construction of buildings, bridges, and other large structures, along with their maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation. Today’s structural engineer can choose from many materials, including timber, steel, masonry, concrete, and composites to provide economical and serviceable structures that are strong enough to resist gravity loads as well as dynamic forces from wind and earthquakes. The Structural Engineering curriculum comprises a group of courses which help the student develop an understanding of the various techniques of analysis and design. Both theoretical and numerical techniques that are of use to the structural engineer are stressed along with the use of computer software. Courses in structural analysis and design form the core of M.S.-level instruction, while the Ph.D. curriculum includes a broad coverage of the field of structural engineering and solid mechanics.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned). Transcripts of all collegiate work completed. In general, the minimum cumulative GPA for non-provisional admittance is a 3.000 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to be admitted by the Graduate School. Departments may require a higher GPA. For admission of international applicants, the minimum grade for non-provisional admittance is a B grade equivalent. The grade equivalency is the recommended U.S. grade equivalent, not the GPA equivalent.