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Civil Engineering

Master of Science

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The internationally respected faculty and industry advisors at LTU have developed a master’s of science degree in civil engineering that stresses analytical skills and will sharpen your ability to address the complex problems you face every workday.

From the challenges of aging infrastructures to the need for green technologies, you will be part of the search for solutions while improving your opportunities for career advancement.

As a graduate student, you will be equipped with industry-standard software and be encouraged to participate in cutting-edge, applied research in LTU’s seven state-of-the-art facilities, including:

  • Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR): A national resource for the development of innovative materials for infrastructure applications.
  • Structural Testing Center (STC): A research and academic laboratory equipped with uniaxial tension machines, fire testing equipment, hydraulic actuators and loading frames and used for testing of various structural elements.

You can depend on the program’s team of professionals to help you plan your career and support your vision. You can choose from six concentrations :

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Construction Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Water Resources Engineering

For all concentrations except construction, the MSCE program offers three options to a degree:

  • Thesis (6 credits) plus 24 credit hours of electives
  • Project (3 credits) plus 27 credit hours of electives
  • Coursework only, 33 credit hours of electives

Most courses are available in the evenings, and one can complete the degree in as few as three semesters.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.