Minor in Civil Engineering
Students not majoring in civil engineering may receive a minor in this field by completing 15 credit hours selected from the following list (subject to consultation with a department program adviser):
| CIVL-2030 | Intro. to Transportation Engineering | |
| CIVL-2630 | Intro. to Geotechnical Engineering | |
| CIVL-2670 | Intro. to Structural Engineering | |
| ENVE-2110 | Intro. to Environmental Engineering | |
| CIVL-4010 | Foundation Engineering | |
| CIVL-4150 | Experimental Soil Mechanics | |
| CIVL-4070 | Steel Design | |
| CIVL-4080 | Concrete Design | |
| CIVL-4660 | Traffic Engineering | |
| CIVL-4670 | Highway Engineering | |
Students pursing this minor must satisfy the prerequisites and/or corequisites for these courses, which may involve other course work. Courses in mechanics and structures taught by the School of Architecture may be substituted for certain core engineering, mathematics, and mechanics/materials courses (with instructor approval).
Quick Links
Research Centers
- Geotechnical Centrifuge Center
- Center for Infrastructure and Transportation Studies
- Keck Water Quality Laboratory
Related Websites
- Cooperative Education
- Rensselaer American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE)
- Rensselaer Chi Epsilon (National Civil Engineering Honor Society)
ABET Objectives
The mission of the department is to educate civil and environmental engineering leaders of tomorrow for technology-based careers. We also aim to celebrate discovery, and the responsible application of technology,to create knowledge and global prosperity.
Our vision is to be a top tier department of civil and environmental engineering with global reach and global impact - committed to technological excellence by integrating research and education, and in educating for career success.
To read more about the ABET Objectives go to: http://finaladdress here
Contact Us
Marcia Hartnett, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (518) 276-6941
Email: hartnm2@rpi.edu
Mailing Address:
Jonsson Engineering Center
rm: 4049
110 8th Street
Troy, New York
12180

