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"description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p><b>Admission Requirements</b></p> <ul> <li>See Common Program Prerequisites.</li> <li>Qualified students may apply after completion of a minimum of 64 credit hours.</li> <li>Completion of no more than 96 credit hours.</li> <li>A minimum UCF GPA of at least 3.2 in all upper division courses.</li> <li>Courses that must be completed with a "B" or better for eligibility: EGN 3331C (Mechanics of Materials), CWR<br />4202C (Hydraulics), CGN 3405 (Numerical Methods) and STA 3032 (Probability and Statistics)</li> <li>Admission to the Accelerated Program does not guarantee formal admission to the MS-Water Resources program.</li> <li>Admission is not automatic. Interested students may need to be interviewed.</li> </ul> <p>Common Program Prerequisites (CPP) (If applicable)</p> <ul> <li>Complete all of the following:</li> <ul> <li>These courses are specifically required for all engineering students of the Florida State University System. CPP courses are also available at other Florida postsecondary schools and may be transferred directly to UCF programs. See “Common Prerequisites” in the Transfer and Transitions Services section for more information. A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required in each course in this section.</li> <li>Earn at least 15 credits from the following:</li> <ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca7fb89d75353fa68770bf\">MAC2311C</a> - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4)</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca7fb8e6bc796e3173e8a7\">MAC2312</a> - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4)</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca7fb802fd3a261a6d8744\">MAC2313</a> - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4)</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca7fc0e6bc79f66c73e8d3\">MAP2302</a> - Ordinary Differential Equations I (3)</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca81c15a158390b09e7631\">PHY2048C</a> - General Physics Using Calculus I Studio (4)</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca81c160402b7e4fae7982\">PHY2049C</a> - General Physics Using Calculus II Studio (4)</li> </ul> <li>GEP Courses: MAC 2311C and PHY 2048C</li> <li>Complete at least 1 of the following:</li> <ul> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca6a4ae6bc79eded73e45c\">CHS1440C</a> - Principles of Chemistry (4)</li> <li><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/undergraduate/#/courses/view/60ca81c59d7535be14877421\">CHM2045C</a> - Chemistry Fundamentals I (4)</li> </ul> </ul> </ul><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete at least <span>5</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edff6be3ec303\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5125</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Groundwater Hydrology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7b6b6b6241194000b3\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5205</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hydraulic Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edf564e3ec307\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5515</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Numerical Methods in Civil and Environmental Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a714b5fbb34522021\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5545</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Water Resources Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a02fd3a20ad6d8361\" target=\"_blank\">CWR5634</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Water Resources in a Changing Environment<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a02fd3a40c06d8360\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6102</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Hydrology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a5a1583c9819e6c8c\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6126</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Groundwater Modeling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edfe9103ec306\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Open Channel Hydraulics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7aa38edfe9103ec306\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Open Channel Hydraulics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a02fd3ae28b6d835e\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6535</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Modeling Water Resources Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a7a6b6b62f99c4000af\" target=\"_blank\">CWR6539</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Finite Elements in Surface Water Modeling<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div><div><section><div><header><div><h2>Non Thesis Students - Required Course Selection</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nThe following courses represent those with specific independent learning experiences and ALL NONTHESIS STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE of the courses from: \n\nCWR 6102 - Advanced Hydrology \nCWR 6126 - Groundwater Modeling\nCWR 6235 - Open Channel Hydraulics\nCWR 6535 - Modeling Water Resources Systems</div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>9</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>9</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>\nAll students, both thesis and nonthesis, must complete at least 9 additional credit hours of approved electives from the required courses above or other courses as approved by the student's adviser. Directed Research (XXX 6918) is not permitted in the MS program of study.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Thesis/Nonthesis Option</span></h2></div><div><span>6</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span>Thesis Option</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>\nCWR 6971 - Thesis\n\nA successful defense of the thesis is required. In addition, the College of Engineering and Computer Science requires that all thesis defense announcements be approved by the student's adviser and posted on the college's website and on the university-wide Events Calendar at the College of Graduate Studies website at least two weeks before the defense date.</div></div></li></div><div><span>Nonthesis Option</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Two additional electives, which should preferably come from the above list, although other courses may be chosen with adviser's consent.</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.2-result\"><div>\nPortfolio Requirement \n\nStudents are required to complete a culminating experience. The culminating experience for nonthesis MS students is submission of an end-of-program portfolio. the portfolio requirements are listed on the CECE website. Make sure and contact your program’s coordinator early in your graduating semester to find out when the portfolios are to be turned in for evaluation. The Graduate Student Services Coordinator should be able to tell you who the coordinator is for your degree program if you do not already know.</div></div></li></ul></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>30</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><div> <p>Research studies or projects are required in one or more courses. The research study or project will focus on reviewing and analyzing contemporary research or engineering issues in a student's particular specialization within the profession in order to help students acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to research-based best practices in that specialization area.</p> </div> <div><strong>Equipment Fee</strong> <p>Students in the Civil Engineering MS program pay a $16 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. Part-time students pay $8 per semester.</p> <strong>Independent Learning</strong> <p>A research or design project serves as the independent learning experience for thesis students. Nonthesis students are required to take at least one of the courses designated in the "<strong>Non Thesis Students - Required Course Selection</strong>" section above, denoting an independent learning experience, and submission of an end-of-program portfolio.</p> <p><b>Degree Requirements</b></p> <p>A “C” (2.0) or better is required in each pre-requisite course in Common Program Prerequisites, Advanced Core Requirements, and Capstone Requirements.</p> <p><strong>Advising Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Each engineering student is assigned a qualified engineering academic advisor in the department of his/her major. Each<br />student should seek academic advisement before registering for classes each semester to minimize excess hours and to<br />ensure that satisfactory academic progress is being maintained.</li> <li>The following will be waived for this joint degree program:</li> <li>The limit of nine hours to be shared between undergraduate and graduate programs.</li> <li>Undergraduate students taking graduate courses must be within nine hours of graduation</li> <li>Undergraduate students taking graduate courses must not register for more than a total of twelve hours in that semester</li> <li>Undergraduate students are not eligible to take 6000-level courses</li> </ul> </div>",
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