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Graduate Programs

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical engineering plays a vital role in the design and construction of the nation's civil infrastructure against natural forces, as well as in its maintenance and rehabilitation. It also deals with the challenging task of maintenance of the quality of our land and groundwater resources. The M.E. Geotechnical Engineering Track is designed as a practice-oriented degree program and is well suited for students who wish to pursue a professional career in design and construction of geotechnical and geoenvironmental facilities. Specialized topics include: foundations, ground improvement, seismic retrofitting of slopes and embankments and retaining walls, landfills, below-ground waste containment, and soil clean-up.

Typical Program

Fall Semester
Required

• CIE 557 Engineering Project (3 credits)

Electives

• CIE 526 Finite Element Methods
• CIE 529 Pavement Design
• CIE 531 Design and Construction of Earth Structures
• CIE 569 Hazardous Waste Management
• CIE 591 Construction Estimating
• CIE 592 Construction Planning and Scheduling

Spring Semester
Required

• CIE 533 Structural Design & Construction of Foundations
• CIE 558 Engineering Project (3 credits)

Electives

• CIE 530 Mechanical Behavior of Materials
• CIE 534 Earthquake Engineering & Foundation Dynamics
• CIE 541 Groundwater Engineering
• CIE 593 Project Management
• CIE 623 Plastic Behavior of Materials
• CIE 630 Geotechnical In-situ and Laboratory Testing