Brief overview of Norwich University and Master of Civil Engineering Program - Presented by Dr. Thomas Descoteaux, Program Director

1. Master of Civil Engineering Webinar

2. Introduction Presenters Thomas J. Descoteaux, PhD, PE Program Director To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369 2

3. Presentation Agenda Part One: Master of Civil Engineering Part Two: Norwich University 3 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1.800.460.5597 ext. 3369

5. Online access to NU’s Kreitzberg Library

6. 100 online databases

7. Over 35,000 full-text electronic journals

8. 45,000 eBooks

9. Document Delivery Service if unavailable online To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369 4

11. Cost of textbooks included in fees and mailed directly to you prior to each seminarTo contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369 5

12. MCE Program Overview

14. Students will demonstrate the ability to work professionally in team environments to design and construct both structural and environmental systems.To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

16. Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional life and will recognize the need for professionals and citizens in an evolving global society to pursue a course of life-long learning.To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

18. Immediate return on your investment

19. Experienced and participative faculty

20. Design portfolio This enables you, the faculty, and your program director to see, at a glance, the extensive growth you have experienced throughout this rigorous program. Your portfolio is presented to the faculty during Seminar Six as one of the final requirements for your degree. To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

21. MCE Curriculum Six, 11-week seminars (6 credit hours each) One seminar at a time, 2-week break between seminars Complete in as little as 18 months, total of 36 credit hours (if pre-requisites are not required) 10 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

22. MCE Curriculum 11 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

24. Strength and serviceability issuesTo contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

26. Program Concentrations Geotechnical – TENTATIVE Soil mechanics andfoundation engineering Earthquake engineering andsoil stabilization Mineralogy, fluid flow through porous media Classical earth pressure theories 14 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

27. About Norwich University

29. Professional and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels

30. Current Enrollment:

31. 2,000 Undergraduate Level

32. 1,800 Graduate Level16 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

33. School of Graduate Studies One of the first universities to offer full degrees online (1997) Nine online programs Alumni network of 1,500 professionals 17 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

35. Proud military heritageBirthplace of the ROTC Corps of Cadets was one of the first to accept women – NU has always been progressive and inclusive! 18 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

36. Accreditation & Rankings Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC) In 2009, U.S. News & World Report ranked Norwich University as one of the Best Universities for a Master’s Degree in the North 19 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

37. Residency Meet fellow classmates and support staff Present Design Portfolio Networking activities Faculty presentations Academic Recognition Ceremony Graduation Ceremony 20 To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369

39. Email: mce@grad.norwich.edu

40. Phone: 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369To contact our Admissions Office, please call 1-800-460-5597 ext. 3369