Descriptions for both required courses and elective courses in civil engineering are listed below.

REQUIRED COURSES

CE204 BASIC SURVEYING
An introductory course in the theory and practice of basic land surveying. Course topics include: measurements of angles, directions, and distances; traverse computations; simple vertical and horizontal curves, earthwork and GPS. Field work will include the use of automatic and laser levels, and total station instruments. Corequisite: MA134

CE304 HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING
Pressure conduit flow and introduction to pipe network analysis. Uniform and non-uniform open channel flow. Fluid measurements. Concepts of drag and lift. Turbo machinery: performance of centrifugal pumps and hydraulic turbines. Prerequisite: ES323

CE314 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (AQUEOUS)
Environmental engineering issues, fundamentals, and applications including hydrology, water treatment, water quality management, and wastewater treatment. Laboratory portion of course covers common environmental experiments and field trips pertaining to the aforementioned topics. Prerequisite: CH 114 Corequisite: ES 323 or equivalent

CE334 CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Testing and evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of engineering materials. Origin, manufacture, and structural applications of metal, plastics, wood, and bituminous materials, Portland Cement and concrete. Prerequisite: ES243

CE343 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Stress resultants. Concept of work and reciprocal theorems. Influence functions and elastic deformations. Analysis of statically determine and indeterminate structures. Matrix methodology unified with classical techniques. Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in ES243

CE353 STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN
Analysis and design of structural steel members. Column buckling and lateral stability of beams. Codes and specifications. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CE363. Prerequisites: CE343 Corequisite: CE334

CE363 REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN
Material properties. Analysis, design and serviceability of reinforced concrete flexural members and columns. Design and development of reinforcement. Codes and specifications. Recommended to be taken concurrently with CE353. Prerequisites: CE343 Corequisite: CE334

CE374 SOIL MECHANICS
The course serves as an introduction to Geotechnical Engineering and provides an overview of the fundamental properties and behavior of soils. Topics to be presented include: index properties, soil classification, phase relationships, compaction, subsurface exploration, seepage, bearing capacity and consolidation. Lab testing will generally include: Atterberg Limits and gradation testing, proctor compaction, CBR hydraulic conductivity, triaxial testing, 1-D consolidation, Direct shear, and Unconfined compression. Prerequisite: ES243

CE4292 CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SEMINAR
Project selection and initial scope of work development for major design experience which integrates fundamental concepts of basic sciences, engineering science, engineering design, and communication skill. Prerequisite: Senior Standing

CE4294 CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
An integrated approach to the design of civil engineering facilities, from inception, feasibility, planning, socioeconomic considerations, environmental impact, safety and engineering analysis and design to a final finished project report. Prerequisite: Senior Standing

gEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES

CE 423 PAVEMENT DESIGN

The design of flexible and rigid highway and airport pavements is presented.  Low volume roads and commercial and industrial pavements are also covered in the course. Topics include: traffic quantity estimates, stresses due to traffic loads, subgrade testing and properties, pavement materials testing and properties, AASHTO, AI and PCA design methods, reinforced subbase design, permeable pavement design, and rigid and flexible overlays.  Prerequisite: CE374, Corequisite: CE334 and CE363

CE 4163 SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

This course covers special topics that often confront a practicing geotechnical engineer. Some of these topics may include: cantilever and MSE retaining wall design, soil and site improvement using deep dynamic compaction, vibroflotation, wick drains and geosynthetics, slope stability analyses, and geo-environmental concerns such as Environmental Site Assessments and waste liner/cover systems. Other topics may include special concerns in engineering geology.  Prerequisite: CE374

CE 4173 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

The primary objective of this course is to illustrate how to evaluate subsurface conditions in order to select appropriate foundations for structures. Topics include: subsurface exploration program, evaluation of bearing capacity and settlement of soils due to  foundations, reinforced concrete design of shallow footings, the design of driven pile and drilled shaft foundations, auger-cast piles and intermediate foundations. Prerequisite: CE374, Corequesite: CE363

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES

CE 313 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (NON-AQUEOUS)
Environmental engineering issues, fundamentals, and applications including air pollution, noise pollution, solid waste management, hazardous waste management, and ionizing radiation. Prerequisite: CH114

CE 393 HAZARDOUS WASTE ENGINEERING
A study of hazardous waste regulation, treatment, disposal, and remediation of contaminated sites. Evaluation of unit operations and processes of importance in the treatment and disposal of common organic and inorganic hazardous wastes. Students conduct group design projects and presentations.  Prerequisite: CE313 or CE314

CE413 WATER TREATMENT PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN
Design of water treatment plants by application of basic and engineering sciences, hydraulics, chemistry, and physics. Plant layouts as well as the design of the elements of the plant and their operation are covered. Students conduct group design projects and presentations. Prerequisite: CE314

CE4223 WASTEWATER PLANT DESIGN AND OPERATIONS
Design of wastewater treatment plants by application of basic and engineering sciences, hydraulics, chemistry, biology and physics. Plant layouts as well as the design of the elements of the plant and their operation are covered. Students conduct group design projects and presentations. Prerequisite: CE314

WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING ELECTIVES

CE3103 OPEN CHANNEL HYDRAULICS

Advanced topics in open-channel hydraulics, including design of hydraulic structures, uniform flow, rigid and loose boundary channel design, gradually varied flow, unsteady flow, and flood routing techniques. Prerequisite: CE304

CE403 ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY

Principles of hydrology applied to water sheds and rivers. Hydrograph theory and probability of hydrologic events. Flood routing techniques and design of detention basins. Basic equation of groundwater flow: Darcy’s law. Well hydraulics.  Prerequisite: ES323

CE4103 WATER RESOURCES AND WATER POWER ENGINEERING

Introduction to river basin management. Analysis and operation of reservoirs. Design of dams and spillways. Engineering economy in water-resources planning. Flood-damage mitigation. Planning for water-resources development. Types of hydroelectric plants. Principle components of hydroelectric plant: forbay, intake structure, penstocks, surge tank and turbines.  Prerequisite: CE304

CE4203 WATER DISTRIBUTION AND DESIGN OF SEWERS

Theory of pipe networks with application to the analysis and design of municipal water distribution systems. Water hammer and surge in pressure conduits. Wastewater flows and design of sewers. Prerequisite: CE304

 

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING ELECTIVES

CE443 ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

Continuation of CE343. Theory of matrix displacement analysis is applied to indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames. Approximate methods. Advanced structural systems.  Prerequisite: CE343

CE453 ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN

Continuation of CE353. Steel industrial building frames, design of crane girders, welded plate girders, and composite beams.  Prerequisite: CE353 and CE363

CE463 PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN

Analysis and design of prestressed concrete members. Pretensioned and posttensioned methods or prestressing. Design of precast elements.  Prerequisite: CE353

CE483 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

Planning, Scheduling, and control of construction projects. Critical path method, PERT, legal aspects of construction, specifications, and contracts.  Prerequisite: Senior Standing

CE493 ADVANCED CONCRETE DESIGN

Continuation of CE363. Design of concrete systems related to buildings. Torsion, continuity, and length effects in reinforced concrete. One way slab systems. Design philosophies of codes and standards. Prerequisite: CE363

CE3153 DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL CONNECTIONS

Introduction to design and detailing of structural connections. Topics include bolted connections, eccentrically loaded connections, framed and seated beam connections, welded truss joints, and bolted truss joints.  Prerequisite: EGR213 or its equivalent CE353

CE3253 TIMBER DESIGN

Analysis, proportioning, and connection of structural members in timber. Specifications and codes. Prerequisite: CE343

CE4183 BRIDGE ENGINEERING

Application of CE353 and CE363 to the design of bridges. AASHTO load specifications. Design of single span bridges and continuous beam bridges. Introduction to slant-legged rigid frame bridges.  Prerequisite: CE353 and CE363