Civil Engineering (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Civil Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.Sc. in Civil Engineering focuses on structures and structural materials; infrastructure rehabilitation; risk engineering; fluid mechanics and hydraulics; materials engineering; soil behaviour; soil mechanics and foundations; water resources engineering; environmental engineering; and transportation engineering. A two- to three-semester independent research project is undertaken in one of these fields, leading to a thesis.
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Thesis Courses (27 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 630 | Thesis Research 1. | 3 |
Thesis Research 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| CIVE 631 | Thesis Research 2. | 3 |
Thesis Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| CIVE 632 | Thesis Research 3. | 3 |
Thesis Research 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| CIVE 633 | Thesis Research 4. | 6 |
Thesis Research 4. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| CIVE 634 | Thesis Research 5. | 6 |
Thesis Research 5. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| CIVE 635 | Thesis Research 6. | 6 |
Thesis Research 6. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
Required Course (1 credit)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIVE 662 | Master's (Thesis) Research Seminar. | 1 |
Master's (Thesis) Research Seminar. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Oral presentation of research topics (M.Eng. Thesis students) and attendance at a minimum of five seminars. | ||
Complementary Courses (17 credits)
17 credits at the 500 or 600 level, with at least 8 credits at the 600 level.