MSCE Structural Mechanics
Area of Emphasis - Structural Engineering & Structural Mechanics
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or must take sequence of required undergraduate courses first.
Required for Degree: 32 credits total – 24 credits coursework, 6 credits thesis, 2 credits seminar.
Required of All Master's Students
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| CE 691 | Seminar (2 semesters, 1 credit each) | 2 |
| CE 599 | Thesis – Major Advisor | 6 |
Suggested Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| CE 501 or ME 501 | Advanced Mechanics of Materials | 3 |
| CE 502 | Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics | 3 |
| CE 521 | Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering | 3 |
| CE 562* | Foundation Engineering I | 3 |
Structures Electives
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Math 312** | Partial Differential Equations for Engineering | 3 |
| ME 512 | Introduction to Continuum Mechanics | 3 |
| ME 540 | Elasticity | 3 |
| CE 506 | Prestressed Concrete | 3 |
| CE 511 | Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 |
| CE 513 | Timber and Masonry Design | 3 |
| CE 518 | Theory of Structural Stability | 3 |
| CE 524 | Structural Design in Metals | 3 |
| CE 538 | Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| CE 548 | Fuzzy Logic and Applications | 3 |
| CE 551 | Problems | 1 - 3 |
| CE 571 | Sustainable Design and Construction | 3 |
| CE 578 | Design of Temporary Support Structures | 3 |
*CE 360L is a prerequisite for CE 562.
**Available for graduate credit except for graduate majors in the department.
Students must work with their faculty advisor to identify other appropriate elective courses for this degree program.
Note: Course offerings are subject to change each semester based on enrollment and instructor availability.