Civil Engineering

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering (CCEE) offers master's and doctoral level programs as well as graduate certificates. Graduate students are exposed to cutting-edge research covering various facets of civil engineering theory and practice. Knowledgeable and experienced faculty members work closely with students to provide them with the tools required to succeed professionally in globally competitive work environments.

Program Coordinator Room Phone Number
Certificates Nasim Uddin, PhD Gorrie Hall, GH 5286 (205) 934-8432; nuddin@uab.edu

Category A certificates are offered by the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering. Any undergraduate or graduate student in good standing who is pursuing a Civil Engineering degree (BSCE, MSCE, or PhD) may elect to simultaneously complete the requirements of his or her degree program and the Certificate Program.  These certificates are listed on student transcripts and in the university graduation bulletin.

Certificates can be earned in:

  • Construction Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Sustainable Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

Civil Engineering (BSCE) graduates who complete the Certificate Program will have greater depth in a specific technical area. The certificates also allow a means for practicing engineers to acquire expertise beyond a Bachelor's degree, and have it formally recognized without completing a program leading to a Master’s degree. This technical expertise will enhance their proficiency and marketability. Up to 12 graduate level credit hours taken for a certificate may be applied toward the MSCE degree.

The requirements are as follows:

  • Students must be admitted to the Department as either undergraduate (BSCE) or graduate (MSCE) students in Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering or hold a BS in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • Certificates require a minimum of 15 credit hours consisting of five graduate level elective courses in the area of specialization. Certificates for undergraduate students will be awarded upon completion of the BSCE degree.
  • Graduate level elective courses taken may be applied to the certificate as well as a MSCE degree.
  • One course, up to three credit hours, may be transferred from another institution.
  • Courses taken from University of Alabama, University of South Alabama, and University of Alabama in Huntsville via Intercampus Interactive Telecommunications System (IITS) may be applied to certificates with prior approval of the certificate program director.
  • Elective course may be taken at the 500, 600, or 700 level. Special topics courses (CE 590, CE 690, CE 790) may be applied to certificates with prior approval of the certificate program director.

Certificate in Construction Engineering Management

RequirementsHours
Prerequisite Course
Construction Engineering Management (or equivalent)
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Construction Safety and Health Management
Sustainable Construction
Advanced Project Management
Construction Estimating and Bidding
Construction Liability & Contracts
Construction Methods and Equipment
Project Planning and Control
Green Building Design/Construction
Advanced Construction and Engineering Economics
Construction Project Risk Management
Construction Management and Leadership Challenges in the Global Environment
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Techniques

Certificate in Environmental Engineering

RequirementsHours
Prerequisite Courses
Environmental Engineering (or equivalent)
Hydraulics (or equivalent)
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Water Supply/Drainage Design
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment
Green Building Design
Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring
Principles of Sustainable Development
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities

Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering

RequirementsHours
Prerequisite Course
Soil Engineering (or equivalent)
Soil Engineering Laboratory (or equivalent)
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Mechanical Vibrations
Advanced Mechanics
Foundation Engineering
Structural Mechanics
Advanced Structural Analysis
Wind and Seismic Loads
Special Topics in (Area) 1
Advanced Project Management
Construction Liability & Contracts
1

Must be approved by certificate program director prior to registration

Certificate in Structural Engineering

RequirementsHours
Prerequisite Course
Structural Analysis (or equivalent)
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Mechanical Vibrations
Advanced Mechanics
Foundation Engineering
Design of Wood Structures
Prestressed Concrete Design
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Advanced Structural Analysis
Structural Dynamics
Wind and Seismic Loads
Bridge Engineering
Advanced Structural Steel
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Wood and Masonry Design
Advanced Mechanics of Materials for Structural Engineering
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Prestressed Concrete Behavior and Design
Advanced Structural Analysis
Bridge Engineering
Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Design of Structural Steel Connections
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities 1
Green Infrastructure and Transportation 1
Smart Cities Technologies 1
1

Only one of these courses can be applied to this certificate

Certificate in Sustainable Engineering Management

RequirementsHours
Prerequisite Course
Construction Engineering Management (or equivalent)
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Sustainable Construction
Green Building Design
Principles of Sustainable Development
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities
Green Infrastructure and Transportation
Health and Livability
Smart Cities Technologies
Big Data and Smart Cities

Certificate in Transportation Engineering

RequirementsHours
Prerequisite Course
Transportation Engineering (or equivalent)
Select 15 credits from the following:15
Pavement Design & Construction
Traffic Flow Theory
Non-Motorized Transportation Design and Planning
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Traffic Engineering Operations
Urban and Transportation Planning
Special Topics in (Area) 1
Advanced Project Management 2
Construction Liability & Contracts 2
Principles of Sustainable Development 2
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities 2
Green Infrastructure and Transportation 2
1

Must be approved by certificate program director prior to registration

2

Only one of these courses can be applied to this certificate

The following three concentrations in the online Master in Engineering program are offered through the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering:

  • Construction Engineering Management
  • Sustainable Smart Cities
  • Structural Engineering

Sustainable Smart Cities Concentration

Please Note: All Master of Engineering concentrations are 100% online. There are no on-campus classes or required on-campus meetings or activities. Course delivery includes asynchronous and synchronous learning modes. Proper computer equipment and high-speed internet direct access are required to be successful.
Degree Offered Master of Engineering
Website http://www.uab.edu/engineering/smartcities
Director Jason T. Kirby, PhD
E-mail jtkirby@uab.edu
Phone 205-934-8479
Address UAB School of Engineering, GH 5262
1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4440

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, requirements for admission to the UAB MEng-SSC program includes the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a regionally accredited US college or university. SSC promotes a multi-discipline learning experience and therefore an engineering undergraduate degree is not required;
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (individuals not meeting this requirement but who have a strong professional background, references, and interview may be admitted);
  • No GRE required
  • International applicants must submit English proficiency scores in accordance with UAB Graduate School requirement. Click here for details;
  • Original transcripts sent directly to the UAB Graduate School per their policy for degree-seeking students (detailed instructions are included during the online application process);
  • Personal interview with the Director of SSC (schedule the interview prior to submitting an application);
  • Three letters of recommendation from professional contacts;
  • Personal essay detailing academic motivation and career aspirations in SSC; and
  • Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
Application Submission Deadline for Entry Term(s) Fall: August 1; Spring: December 1; Summer: May 1
Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office Seven business days before term begins (see UAB academic calendar - https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/academic-calendar)
RequirementsHours
CESC 600Principles of Sustainable Development3
CESC 602Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities3
CESC 604Low-Carbon and Renewable Energy Systems for Smart Cities3
CESC 606Managing Natural Resources and Sustainable Smart Cities3
CESC 608Green Infrastructure and Transportation3
CESC 610Health and Livability3
CESC 612Green Buildings3
CESC 614Smart Cities Technologies3
CESC 616Big Data and Smart Cities3
CESC 618Research Methods and Project Planning3
Total Hours30

Structural Engineering Concentration

Please Note: All Master of Engineering concentrations are 100% online. There are no on-campus classes or required on-campus meetings or activities. Course delivery includes asynchronous and synchronous learning modes. Proper computer equipment and high-speed internet direct access are required to be successful.

The Master of Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering is designed to increase the technical knowledge of engineering professionals working in or desiring to work in the broad field of structural engineering.

Admission Requirements 

In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, requirements for admission to the UAB MEng-STR concentration include the following:

  • An undergraduate degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited program. Applicants who have a Bachelor’s degree and an outstanding academic record from an ABET accredited program other than civil or mechanical engineering or from an unaccredited engineering or applied science program may be admitted at program discretion;
  • An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (individuals not meeting this requirement but who have a strong professional background, references, and interview may be admitted at program discretion);
  • No GRE required;
  • International applicants must submit English proficiency scores in accordance with UAB Graduate School requirement. Click here for details;
  • Original transcripts from all colleges and universities attended since high school must be sent directly to the UAB Graduate School (detailed instructions are included during the online application process);
  • Minimum undergraduate prerequisites or equivalent (students missing undergraduate prerequisites may be admitted but will be restricted from taking certain courses until the needed prerequisites are satisfied:
    • Structural Analysis of Elastic Structures
    • Reinforced Concrete Design
    • Principles of Steel Design
  • Personal interview with the program director (schedule the interview prior to submitting an application);
  • Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic contacts;
  • Personal essay detailing academic motivation and career aspirations for earning the degree; and
  • Résumé/Curriculum Vitae

To apply: Visit the UAB Graduate School website and click the 'Apply Now' button. Choose MEng - Structural Engineering in the Program Applying To section. 

Application and Program Deadlines

Entry Term Deadline
Fall August 1
Spring December 1
Summer May 1
Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office Seven business days before term begins (see UAB Academic Calendar - https://www.uab.edu/students/academic-calendar)

Curriculum Requirements 

RequirementsHours
Students must complete a minimum of 30 hours with the classes listed below30
All CESE courses at the 600 level
All CECM courses with advisor-approval 600-791 (maximum of 9 hours)
All CE courses with advisor-approval 500-791 (maximum of 12 hours)
Total Hours30

Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering Management

Please Note: This program is 100% online. There are no on-campus classes or required on-campus meetings or activities. Course delivery includes asynchronous and synchronous learning modes. Proper computer equipment and high-speed internet direct access are required to be successful.
Degree Offered Master of Engineering
Website http://www.uab.edu/engineering/cem
Director Wesley Zech, PhD, LEED AP
Email zechwes@uab.edu
Director of CEM Student Affairs Dianne Gilmer, MEng, PMP
Email digilmer@uab.edu
Phone 205-975-5848
Address UAB School of Engineering, GH 5278
1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-4440

The Master of Engineering in Construction Engineering Management (MEng-CEM) is designed to enhance the construction engineering management and business qualifications of working professionals interested in project and company/corporate management.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, admission to the program includes the following:

  1. Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a regionally accredited US college or university. CEM promotes a multi-discipline learning experience and therefore an engineering undergraduate degree is not required;
  2. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (individuals not meeting this requirement but who have a strong professional background, references, and interview may be admitted);
  3. No GRE required;
  4. International applicants must submit English proficiency scores in accordance with UAB Graduate School requirement. Click here for details;
  5. Original transcripts sent directly to the UAB Graduate School per their policy for degree-seeking students (detailed instructions are included during the online application process);
  6. Two years of relevant construction industry work experience or a bachelor's degree in engineering or a science-related field;
  7. Personal interview with the Director of CEM Student Affairs (schedule the interview prior to submitting a application);
  8. Three letters of recommendation from professional contacts;
  9. Personal essay detailing motivation and career aspirations for earning the degree; and
  10. Résumé/Curriculum Vitae

To apply: Visit the UAB Graduate School website and click the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Deadline for Entry Term(s) Fall: August 1; Spring: December 1; Summer: May 1
Deadline for All Application Materials to be in the Graduate School Office Seven business days before term begins (see https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/academic-calendar)

Curriculum Requirements

RequirementsHours
CECM 669Advanced Project Management3
CECM 670Construction Estimating and Bidding3
CECM 671Construction Liability & Contracts3
CECM 672Construction Methods and Equipment3
CECM 673Project Planning and Control3
CECM 674Green Building Design/Construction3
CECM 675Advanced Construction and Engineering Economics3
CECM 676Construction Project Risk Management3
CECM 688Construction Management and Leadership Challenges in the Global Environment3
CECM 689Building Information Modeling (BIM) Techniques3
Total Hours30

Admission Requirements

In addition to the UAB Graduate School admission requirements, admission to the Master's of Science in Civil Engineering degree include the following five criteria:

  1. An undergraduate engineering degree from an ABET accredited engineering program or applied science program. Applicants who have an outstanding academic record in an unaccredited engineering or applied science degree program may be admitted at program discretion. Students admitted from this category may be required to complete a sequence of undergraduate courses in addition to the normal requirements of the MSCE degree. This set of extra requirements will be specified in writing at the time of admission to the program.
  2. GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate degree major courses attempted;
  3. Three letters of recommendation concerning the applicant's previous academic and professional work;
  4. Original transcripts from all colleges and universities attended since high school must be sent directly to the UAB Graduate School (detailed instructions are included during the online application process)
  5. International applicants must submit English proficiency scores in accordance with UAB Graduate School requirement. Click here for details
  6. Verification of registration by examination as a Professional Engineer (PE) will satisfy criteria 4 above.

Program Requirements

The following minimum requirements apply to the plan of study for a student who has earned a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering. A student with an undergraduate degree in another field may also be accepted into the civil engineering program but will normally have to take additional preparatory coursework as part of an expanded plan of study. Continuous enrollment for at least 3 credit hours per term is required. Students receiving a research assistantship are required to be enrolled as full-time students.  A full-time student is one who is enrolled in at least 9 credit hours per semester.

Special Topics (590/690/790) courses and Independent Study (591/691/791) courses are reviewed for degree applicability for each program in the School of Engineering. No more than 6 combined credit hours of Special Topics and/or Independent Study courses will be applied to the MSCE degree without appeal to and approval from the Program Director.

The School of Engineering offers similar courses at the 400/500 and 600/700 levels. While the higher numbered course has more advanced content, there is a significant overlap in topics. Therefore, students are not allowed to take a 500-level or 700-elevel course for credit if they have previously taken the related 400-level or 600 level course, respectively.

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Plan I (Thesis Option)

When a Plan I student successfully completes required coursework, the student should apply to enter candidacy. Once a master's candidate, the student must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours of thesis research (CE 699) over the course of at least two semesters. Prior to admission of candidacy, the student can take research credit hours in the form of non-thesis research (CE 698). These non-thesis research credit hours cannot be converted from non-thesis research credits into thesis research credits.

  1. The student must successfully complete at least 33 credit hours of graduate credit, including:
    1. A minimum of 18 credit hours in civil engineering,
    2. Up to 6 credit hours in disciplines outside civil engineering, such as other engineering disciplines, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, earth science, physics, urban affairs, public administration, or public health, and
    3. A minimum of 9 credit hours of CE 699 Thesis Research under the direction of the graduate study committee chair resulting in a successful oral defense and committee approved thesis.
  2. All Plan I Master's students are required to complete online modules covering the 9 topic areas of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) research integrity. The modules can be accessed online at https://www.citiprogram.org.

Plan II (Non-Thesis Option):

The student must successfully complete at least 33 credit hours of graduate credit including:

  1. A minimum of 24 credit hours in civil engineering,
  2. Up to 6 credit hours in disciplines outside civil engineering, such as other engineering disciplines, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, earth science, physics, urban affairs, public administration, or public health, and
  3. A minimum of 3 credit hours of CE 698 Non-Thesis Research under the direction of the graduate study committee chair resulting in a successful oral defense and committee approved written report.

Areas of Specialization

The department offers specialization programs in the fields of construction engineering management, environmental engineering, structural engineering/structural mechanics, and transportation engineering. Supporting courses are offered in geotechnical engineering, optimization, engineering law, and other areas. If a student chooses to declare a concentration, the student must choose from the courses listed below the appropriate concentration to fulfill the required 18 credit hours (Plan I) or 24 credit hours (Plan II) within civil engineering.

Concentration in Construction Engineering Management

RequirementsHours
Select 18 credits hours for Plan I or 24 credit hours for Plan II from the following: 1
Building Information Modeling (BIM) 1
Construction Safety and Health Management
Construction Engineering Management
Sustainable Construction
Special Topics in (Area) 2
Individual Study in (Area) 2
Advanced Project Management 3
Construction Estimating and Bidding 3
Construction Liability & Contracts 3
Construction Methods and Equipment 3
Project Planning and Control 3
Green Building Design/Construction 3
Advanced Construction and Engineering Economics 3
Construction Project Risk Management 3
Construction Management and Leadership Challenges in the Global Environment 3
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Techniques 1, 3
1

Only one of these courses can be applied to this degree

2

or any CE 590/690 IITS course offerings from UA, USA, or UAH campuses with prior approval of the Program Director. Please note: all special topics and individual study courses must have prior approval of the program director in order to apply to degree or concentration requirements; no more than a combined 6 hours of special topics or individual study can be applied to the degree without prior program director approval

3

MEng courses (i.e., CECM, CESE, and CESC) can be applied toward MSCE degree requirements

Concentration in Environmental Engineering

RequirementsHours
Select 18 credit hours for Plan I or 24 credit hours for Plan II from the following:
Water Supply/Drainage Design
Energy Resources
Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management
Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring
Environmental Experimental Design and Field Sampling
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment
Engineering Hydrology
Special Topics in Civil Engineering 2
Sustainable Construction 1
Green Building Design
The Engineered Environment
Stormwater Pollution Management
Wastewater Treatment Engineering
Special Topics in (Area) 2
Individual Study in (Area) 1
Principles of Sustainable Development
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities 2, 3
Green Infrastructure and Transportation 2, 3
1

or any CE 590/690 IITS course offerings from UA, USA, or UAH campuses with prior approval of the Program Director. Please note: all special topics and individual study courses must have prior approval of the program director in order to apply to degree or concentration requirements; no more than a combined 6 hours of special topics or individual study can be applied to the degree without prior program director approval

2

MEng courses (i.e., CECM, CESC, CESE) can be applied to the MSCE degree requirements

3

Only one of these courses can be applied to this degree

Concentration in Structural Engineering

RequirementsHours
Select 18 credit hours for Plan I or 24 credit hours for Plan II from the following:
Mechanical Vibrations
Advanced Mechanics
Foundation Engineering
Civil Engineering Analysis II
Design of Wood Structures
Design of Masonry Structures
Prestressed Concrete Design
Concrete Technology
Structural Mechanics
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Advanced Structural Analysis
Structural Dynamics
Bridge Engineering
Special Topics in Civil Engineering 1
Theory of Elasticity
Theory of Plates and Shells
Advanced Structural Steel
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Special Topics in (Area) 1
Individual Study in (Area) 1
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities
Green Infrastructure and Transportation
Smart Cities Technologies
1

or any CE 590/690 IITS course offerings from UA, USA, or UAH campuses with prior approval of the Program Director. Please note: all special topics and individual study courses must have prior approval of the program director in order to apply to degree or concentration requirements; no more than a combined 6 hours of special topics or individual study can be applied to the degree without prior program director approval

2

MEng courses (i.e., CECM, CESC, CESE) can be applied to MSCE degree requirements

Concentration in Transportation Engineering

RequirementsHours
Select 18 credit hours for Plan I or 24 credit hours for Plan II from the following: 1
Pavement Design & Construction
Special Topics in Civil Engineering 2
Transportation Engineering Seminar 1
Traffic Flow Theory
Simulation Models for Transportation Applications
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Traffic Engineering Operations
Urban and Transportation Planning
Special Topics in (Area) 2
Individual Study in (Area) 1
1

or any CE 590/690 IITS course offerings from UA, USA, or UAH campuses with prior approval of the Program Director. Please note: all special topics and individual study courses must have prior approval of the program director in order to apply to degree or concentration requirements; no more than a combined 6 hours of special topics or individual study can be applied to the degree without prior program director approval

The Department offers a variety of courses due to the focus areas under the Master of Science in Civil Engineering, which makes it difficult to designate all the courses in which students may enroll. Therefore, the lists above are not all-inclusive.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the UAB Graduate School admission requirements, requirements for admission to the program leading to the Doctorate of Philosophy in Civil Engineering degree include the following five criteria:

  1. An undergraduate engineering degree from an ABET accredited program or a master's degree in engineering. Applicants who do not meet this criterion but who have an outstanding academic record in an engineering degree program not accredited by ABET, or in a baccalaureate or master's degree program in a related field, may be admitted on probation. Students admitted in this category will be required to complete a sequence of undergraduate or graduate courses in addition to the regular requirements of the MSCE degree. This set of extra requirements will be specified in writing at the time of admission to the program;
  2. An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 in all undergraduate degree major courses attempted. Individuals not meeting this requirement but who have a strong professional background and excellent references may be admitted;
  3. Three (3) letters of recommendation concerning the applicant's previous academic and professional work;
  4. No GRE required
  5. International applicants must submit English proficiency scores in accordance with UAB Graduate School requirement. Click here for details.
  6. Verification of registration by examination as a Professional Engineer (PE) will satisfy criterion 2.

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering Program Requirements

This is a joint program with the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). A typical student entering the program will already have an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Students with outstanding records in related fields or from a non-accredited engineering program will be considered for admission with contingencies and must remedy deficiencies in their preparation after the start of their academic program. These requirements will be defined in writing at the time of admission.

The program requires 51 credit hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate level or 27 credit hours of coursework beyond the master's degree, plus a minimum of 24 credit hours of dissertation research (CE 799 Dissertation Research).

A minimum of 6 credit hours must be taken from the UAH campus. The student has two options

  1. Register at UAH and then have the credits transferred to UAB or
  2. Register at UAB for an equivalent course and have the UAH instructor send the grade to UAB.

The courses may be taken through the Intercampus Interactive Telecommunications System (IITS) at UAB, Distance Learning (DL), or web-based instruction for UAH.

Special Topics (690/790) courses and Individual Study (691/791) courses are reviewed for degree applicability for each program in the School of Engineering. No more than 6 combined credit hours of Special Topics and/or Independent Study courses will be applied to the degree without appeal to and prior approval from the Program Director.

The School of Engineering offers similar courses at the 400/500 and 600/700 levels. While the higher numbered course has more advanced content, there is a significant overlap in topics. Therefore, students are not allowed to take a 500-level or 700-elevel course for credit if they have previously taken the related 400-level or 600 level course, respectively.

Doctoral students are also required to successfully complete GRD 717 Principles of Scientific Integrity prior to admission to candidacy.

A Graduate Study Committee must be established by the doctoral student and must include a minimum of five graduate faculty members, at least one of which must be from UAH. A comprehensive examination is required of all doctoral candidates. This examination is conducted by the Graduate Study Committee after all coursework is successfully completed. The examination has both written and oral components. During the oral portion of the examination, the student also presents the dissertation proposal to the Graduate Study Committee. The comprehensive examination may only be taken twice.

When the graduate student successfully passes the comprehensive examination, including the dissertation proposal, the student should apply to enter candidacy. Once a doctoral candidate, the student must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours of dissertation research (CE 799 Dissertation Research) over the course of at least two semesters. Prior to admission to candidacy, the student can complete research hours in the form of non-dissertation hours (CE 798). A maximum of 12 CE 798 Non-Dissertation Research hours can be applied to the Dissertation Research (CE 799) requirement.

After successful completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of dissertation research, the graduate student must complete the dissertation and submit to the Graduate Study Committee for review. The doctoral candidate must also present an oral public defense of the dissertation. When the graduate student successfully defends the dissertation, the student then has ten working days to complete revisions and submit the approved document to the Graduate School.

Required coursework must be selected from the list below. PhD students are encouraged to take the highest level available (700 level rather than 600 level; 600 or 700 level rather than 500 level). Students are only allowed to take 500 level courses if there is no equivalent 600 or 700 level course available. A minimum of 50 percent of the required coursework must be at the graduate level of 600 or above.

Additional graduate courses can be counted towards the PhD degree, as long as those courses were taken above and beyond the requirements for a BS or MS degree. To do so requires that the student must petition the department to have those courses counted toward an advanced degree. The graduate program director would make a recommendation on the petition (and would consider the UAB equivalent course description if the course was taken from another university). The maximum credit hours from an outside institution that could be applied toward an advanced degree at UAB is 12 credit hours.

RequirementsHours
Required Courses
GRD 717Principles of Scientific Integrity3
CE 799Dissertation Research 124
Construction Engineering Management Courses 2
Building Information Modeling (BIM) 3
Construction Safety and Health Management
Construction Engineering Management
Sustainable Construction
Special Topics in (Area) 4
Individual Studies (In Area) 4
Advanced Project Management
Construction Estimating and Bidding
Construction Liability & Contracts
Construction Methods and Equipment
Project Planning and Control
Green Building Design/Construction
Advanced Construction and Engineering Economics
Construction Project Risk Management
Construction Management and Leadership Challenges in the Global Environment
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Techniques 3
Structural Engineering Courses 2
Mechanical Vibrations
Advanced Mechanics
Foundation Engineering
Civil Engineering Analysis II
Design of Wood Structures
Design of Masonry Structures
Prestressed Concrete Design
Concrete Technology
Structural Mechanics
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Advanced Structural Analysis
Structural Dynamics
Bridge Engineering
Theory of Elasticity
Theory of Plates and Shells
Advanced Structural Steel
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Theory of Elasticity
Theory of Elastic Stability
Theory of Plates and Shells
Advanced Structural Steel
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Special Topics in (Area) 4
Individual Studies (In Area) 4
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities 5
Green Infrastructure and Transportation 5
Smart Cities Technologies 5
Environmental Engineering Courses 2
Water Supply/Drainage Design
Energy Resources
Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management
Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring
Environmental Experimental Design and Field Sampling
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment
Engineering Hydrology
Sustainable Construction
Green Building Design
The Engineered Environment
Stormwater Pollution Management
Wastewater Treatment Engineering
Environmental Law
Industrial Waste and Wastewater Treatment
Stormwater Pollution Management
Water and Wastewater Chemistry
Sediment Sources and Controls
Wastewater Treatment Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Water Treatment Engineering
Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes Lab
Engineering Hydrogeology
Stormwater Detention Pond Design
Special Topics in (Area) 4
Individual Studies (In Area) 4
Principles of Sustainable Development
Introduction to Sustainable Smart Cities
Green Infrastructure and Transportation
Transportation Engineering Courses 2
Pavement Design & Construction
Transportation Engineering Seminar
Traffic Flow Theory
Simulation Models for Transportation Applications
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Traffic Engineering Operations
Urban and Transportation Planning
Transportation Engineering Seminar
Traffic Flow Theory
Non-Motorized Transportation Design and Planning
Simulation Models for Transportation Applications
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Special Topics in (Area) 4
Individual Studies (In Area) 4
1

Minimum 24 hours of dissertation research taken over the course of at least two semesters following admission to candidacy

2

MEng courses (i.e., CECM, CESC, CESE) can be applied toward PhD degree requirements

3

Only one of these courses can be applied to the degree

4

Or any CE 690/790 IITS course offerings from UAH, USA, and/or UA campuses with prior approval of Program Director

5

Only one of these courses can be applied to the degree