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Minor in Civil Engineering

This program is available only to non-departmental majors who would like an overview of the principles of civil engineering. The following courses are required:

1. Core Courses:

• 171.101 General Physics for Physical Science Majors
• 110.108-109 Calculus I, II
• 500.141 Perspectives on the Evolution of Structures
• 560.201 Statics and Mechanics
• 560.206 Solid Mechanics and Theory of Structures

2. Seminar (two semesters):

• 560.491-494 Civil Engineering Seminar

3. A two-course sequence in either structures, foundations, or fluids
The structures sequence consists of two of the following:

• 560.445 Advanced Structural Analysis
• 560.320 Steel Structures
• 560.325 Concrete Structures
• 560.349-350 Design and Synthesis
  

The foundations sequence consists of 560.305 Soil Mechanics and one of the following:

• 560.330 Foundation Design
• 560.349-350 Design and Synthesis

The fluids sequence consists of the following:

• 570.351 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
• 560.380 Introduction to Ocean Science and Engineering

Distortional buckling of a pair of cold-formed steel beams is modeled and tested to better understand fundamental behavior, and improve the safety and reliability of building codes. Learn more about Professor Schafer's research:

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