Structural Engineering - Undergraduate Minor

This minor builds upon existing B.S. degree programs at NMSU in analysis, construction, and design of civil, mechanical, and aerospace structures. It includes 3 required courses (10 credits) from civil engineering and 3 elective courses (9-10 credits) from civil engineering, aerospace/mechanical engineering, and/or engineering technology.

Course List
Prefix	Title	Credits
Required courses (3 courses)		10
C E 301	Mechanics of Materials	3
or E T 310	Applied Strength of Materials
C E 315	Structural Analysis	4
C E 444	Elements of Steel Design	3
Elective courses (3 courses) ¹		9-10
To be selected from the following list of courses (numbered 300-499) ²
Upper level courses in Civil Engineering
C E 445	Reinforced Concrete Design	3
C E 469	Structural Systems	3
C E 498	Special Topics ³	3
Upper level courses in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering
A E 363	Aerospace Structures	3
A E 451	Aircraft Design	3
M E 331	Intermediate Strength of Materials	3
M E 332	Vibrations	3
M E 425	Design of Machine Elements	3
M E 456	Experimental Modal Analysis	3
M E 460	Applied Finite Elements	3
Upper level courses in Engineering Technology
E T 332	Applied Design of Structures I	4
E T 432	Applied Design of Structures II	4
Total Credits		19-20

elective courses may be taken in same department or different departments

courses numbered 450 and above may be used to satisfy course requirements for the accelerated master's degree program (requires department head approval)

special topics in Civil Engineering include advanced mechanics of materials, advanced mechanics of steel structures, advanced mechanics of concrete, finite element methods, non-destructive testing, and bridge engineering (requires department head approval and may be repeated for maximum of 6 credits)