Online Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Energy Infrastructure
Courses & Degree Requirements
The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering: Energy Infrastructure degree requires the completion of 42 credits. This includes 12 core courses worth 3 credits each and 6 focus-topic courses worth 1 credit each (students select 6 of the 18 focus-topic courses offered).
Course Sequence
Summer 2022
Core Courses
Focus-Topic Courses
- CESI 521: Introduction to AutoCAD & Bluebeam
- CESI 522: Introduction to AutoTURN
- CESI 535: Introduction to Cybersecurity Issues for Construction & Energy Infrastructure
- CESI 537: Introduction to Civil 3D for Project Design
- CESI 538: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Autumn 2022
Core Courses
- CESI 502: Geomatics in Energy Infrastructure
- CESI 588: Energy Infrastructure & the Environment
- CM 520: Construction Procurement Systems
Focus-Topic Courses
- CESI 510: Electric Grids
- CESI 524: Statistical Methods for Construction
- CESI 528: Pavement Design for Project Roads
Winter 2023
Core Courses
- CM 500: Design & Construction Law
- CESI 505: Air Pollution & Occupational Safety & Health
- CESI 508: Accounting & Finance for Construction
- CESI 531: Project Field Assembly
Focus-Topic Courses
- CESI 511: Grid Integration of Variable Sources of Generation
- CESI 513: Operation & Maintenance of a Wind Farm
- CESI 527: Introduction to Power Cycles, Heat Transfer and Economics
- CESI 535: Introduction to Cybersecurity Issues for Construction & Energy Infrastructure
Spring 2023
Core Courses
CESI 501: Distributed Renewable Power Systems(Course cancelled, replacement course coming soon)- CESI 503: Operation of a Power Plant
Focus-Topic Courses
- CESI 512: Regulating Electric Utilities
- CESI 525: Wind Turbine Analysis
- CESI 534: Transmission Construction
- CESI 536: Geometric Road Design for Projects
- CESI 540: Introduction to Applied Data Science for Engineering Decisions (new 1 credit course)
Summer 2023
Core Courses
- CESI 546: Building Energy and Resiliency (new 3-credit course)
- CESI 594: Computer-Aided Construction
- CM 586: Utility System Construction
Focus-Topic Courses