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Twin Cities Campus
Stream Restoration Science and Engineering Postbaccalaureate CertificateCSENG Civil, Envrn & Geo-Eng (CEGE)
College of Science and Engineering
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Stream Restoration Graduate Certificate Program, National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics, Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory, 2 Third Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612-624-4363)
Email:
volle001@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The postbaccalaureate certificate in stream restoration science and engineering is a three-semester program producing graduates who understand how to blend engineering, physical, biological, and social sciences in prioritizing, designing, implementing, and evaluating stream restoration projects. Two courses, including an introduction to stream restoration and a restoration design experience are required. The remaining courses are chosen from a specified list of relevant courses taught across a number of University departments.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
A bachelor's degree in a field related to ecology, civil engineering, or environmental and earth sciences from an accredited US institution or its foreign equivalent.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
In addition to the University's online application form, students must submit a program application and one letter of reference.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, however, it is preferable to start the program in fall semester.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Courses offered on both the A/F and S/N grade basis must be taken A/F.
The minimum cumulative GPA for coursework is 3.00.
Foundation Course (3 credits)
Students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, or Earth Sciences should register for the foundation course under a designator other than that of their major.
CEGE 8601 - Introduction to Stream Restoration
(3.0 cr)
or
EEB 8601 - Introduction to Stream Restoration
(3.0 cr)
or
ESCI 8601 - Introduction to Stream Restoration
(3.0 cr)
Elective Coursework (11 credits)
Elective credits are chosen from four theme areas in consultation with adviser.
River and Floodplain Science and Engineering
Students must take a minimum of one course from this theme area.
BBE 5513 - Watershed Engineering
(3.0 cr)
BBE 8513 - Hydrologic Modeling of Small Watersheds
(3.0 cr)
CEGE 4501 - Hydrologic Design
(4.0 cr)
CEGE 4511 - Hydraulic Structures
(3.0 cr)
CEGE 4512 - Open Channel Hydraulics
(3.0 cr)
CEGE 8511 - Mechanics of Sediment Transport
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 4701 - Geomorphology
(4.0 cr)
FNRM 5114 - Hydrology and Watershed Management
(3.0 cr)
FNRM 5153 - Forest Hydrology & Watershed Biogeochemistry
(3.0 cr)
River and Floodplain Ecology
CEGE 8508 - Ecological Fluid Mechanics
(4.0 cr)
EEB 5601 - Limnology
(3.0 cr)
FW 8465 - Fish Habitats and Restoration
(3.0 cr)
FW 8459 - Stream and River Ecology
(3.0 cr)
HORT 5071 - Ecological Restoration
(4.0 cr)
Water Quality
CEGE 5541 - Environmental Water Chemistry
(3.0 cr)
CEGE 8541 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CEGE 8561 - Analysis and Modeling of Aquatic Environments I
(3.0 cr)
CEGE 8562 - Analysis and Modeling of Aquatic Environments II
(3.0 cr)
ESCI 4702 - General Hydrogeology
(4.0 cr)
ESPM 5111 - Hydrology and Water Quality Field Methods
(3.0 cr)
Water Policy and Management
A maximum of 4 credits may be taken from this theme area.
ESPM 4295W - GIS in Environmental Science and Management
[WI]
(4.0 cr)
ESPM 5061 - Water Quality and Natural Resources
(3.0 cr)
ESPM 5202 - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning
(3.0 cr)
WRS 5101 - Water Policy
(3.0 cr)
Capstone Course (2 credits)
The capstone requires students to participate in a stream restoration design experience. Students pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, or Earth Sciences should register for the capstone course under a designator other than that of their major.
CEGE 8602 - Stream Restoration Practice
(2.0 cr)
or
EEB 8602 - Stream Restoration Practice
(2.0 cr)
or
ESCI 8602 - Stream Restoration Practice
(2.0 cr)
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Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CEGE 8601/EEB 8601/ESci 8601 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CEGE 8601/EEB 8601/ESci 8601 |
Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CEGE 8601/EEB 8601/ESci 8601 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Prerequisites: | [3012 or CEGE 3502], hydrology course |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CE 8511/ESci 8511 |
Prerequisites: | 3502 and 4501 or # |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | FNRM 3114/FNRM 5114 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Prerequisites: | 3502 or equiv |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | ESPM 5071/Hort 5071 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Prerequisites: | One sem grad work or # |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 6.0] |
Prerequisites: | One sem grad work or # |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | ESPM 3111/ESPM 5111 |
Prerequisites: | Grad student or # |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Prerequisites: | FNRM 3131 or Geog 3561 or # |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | ESPM 3202WESPM /5202 |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | PA 5723/WRS 5101 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CEGE 8602/EEB 8602/ESci 8602 |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CEGE 8602/EEB 8602/ESci 8602 |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | CEGE 8602/EEB 8602/ESci 8602 |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Summer |