Geotechnical
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Specialization:
Masters candidates who do not have a Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Civil Engineering will need the information found in the following courses. The incoming candidate will be required to complete all or some of these courses as a condition of admission to the program. The selection of courses will be made by the faculty of the Civil Engineering Department, upon review of the candidate’s academic record. Candidates must complete the selected courses with an average grade of B or better, (with a minimum grade of C):
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Non-engineering courses |
Engineering courses |
| ENGL 202 – Technical Communication | ENGR 210 – Engineering Statics |
| MATH 175 – Calculus II | ENGR 220 – Engineering Dynamics |
| MATH 275 – Multivariable Calculus | ENGR 245 – Introduction to Materials Science & Engineering |
| MATH 333 – Differential Equations w/ Matrix Theory | ENGR 330, 331 – Fluid Mechanics & Lab |
| PHYS 211, 211L – Mechanics, Waves, & Heat | ENGR 350 – Mechanics of Materials |
| CE 341- Construction Materials Lab | |
| CE 360, 361 – Soil Mechanics & Lab |
Students with a BS degree in an engineering field other than Civil Engineering might have already taken some of the engineering courses listed above as part of the undergraduate requirements at their respective institution.
Additional courses:
Students who (a) possess a non-engineering degree, or (b) have an non-accredited engineering degree will be required to take the following additional courses in order to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering test in the State of Idaho, the first of two tests required to obtain a Professional Engineering license:
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Non-engineering courses |
Engineering courses |
| PHYS 212, 212L – Electricity, Magnetism & Optics | CE 460 – Geotechnical Engineering Design |
| CHEM 111 – College Chemistry | CE 462 – Foundation Design |
These requirements are described in section 54-1212 of the Idaho State Law, which, in turn, is defined in the Rules of Procedure, Rule 017. Primarily, the State Board of Registration is looking for evidence showing that an individual who has not obtained a bachelor’s degree in engineering has the appropriate background to become an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) and later a Professional Engineer (PE). This evidence is based upon various undergraduate courses covering specific areas. Graduate level courses may not be used to meet this criteria.