MS in Engineering, Specializing in Water Engineering

General Characteristics

An Masters of Science with a specialization in Water Engineering is available to civil, environmental, and agricultural engineering students. The program of study includes water, water transmission, water treatment, and water management courses that are offered through the BRAE and CEENVE departments. This degree program is administered and advised by the BRAE department and questions should be directed to Prof. Charles Burt

Core Courses - 9 Units

To be selected with approval of the graduate committee
Analytical methods for engineering (6)
Advanced Mathematics

Required Courses in Specialization- 26-27 Units

ECON 410 Public Fin. & Cost-Benefit Analysis (4)
BRAE 435/BRAE 414/BRAE 440
BRAE 533 Irrigation Project Design (4)
CE 533 Advanced Water Resources Engineering (3)
CE 573 Public Works Administration (3)
BRAE 599/CE 599 (Thesis - 9 units) or 9 units of coursework approved by committee, and written oral comprehensive exams.

Approved Electives - 9-10 Units

To be selected from the following list with committee's approval:
BRAE 414 Irrigation Systems (4)
BRAE 437 Conservation Engineering (3)
BRAE 440 Agricultural Irrigation Systems (4)
BRAE 492 Pumps and Pump Drivers (3)
BRAE 531 Water Wells (3)
CE 434 Groundwater Hydraulics and Hydrology (3)
CE 440 Hydraulic Systems Engineering (3)
CM 533 Case Histories Construction Management (3)
ENVE 438 Water and Wastewater Treatment Des (3)
ENVE 439 Solid Waste Management (3)
ENVE 535 Advanced Wastewater Treatment