Water Resource Engineering - Undergraduate Minor

This minor will build upon existing BS degree programs in civil engineering and engineering technology at NMSU in the analysis, design, construction, and mitigation (flood and urban planning) of water infrastructures and waterways.

Prefix Title Credits
Core Courses (2 courses)
C E 331Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics3
or E T 308 Fluid Technology
C E 331 LFluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Laboratory1
or E T 308 L Fluid Technology Lab
C E 382Hydraulic and Hydrologic Engineering3
Elective Courses (4 courses) 112
To be selected from the following list of courses (numbered 300-499) 2
Upper level courses in Civil / Agricultural Engineering
Geohydrology3-4
Groundwater, Wells & Pumps3
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering3
Hydraulic Structures3
Surface Water Hydrology3
Design of Earth Dams3
Upper level courses in Engineering Technology
Applied Hydraulics3
Total Credits19
1

elective courses may be taken in the same department or different departments

2

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