| CIVIL
ENGINEERING (CE) |
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| CE
106 |
Introduction
to Civil Engineering |
1
cr |
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| Introduction
to the issues facing today's Civil Engineers.
Students will learn the basic techniques of working
in teams. Computer aided design and applications
using spreadsheets in Civil Engineering will be
introduced. Prerequisites: None. Fee. |
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| CE
204 |
Measurements
and Graphic Information |
3
cr |
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| Applications
of fundamental surveying techniques. Students
will be introduced to the applications of Global
Positioning System (GPS) and Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) in
Civil Engineering. Prerequisites: CE 106, MA 120.
Corequisite: CE 205. |
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| CE
205 |
Measurements
and Graphic Information Lab |
1
cr |
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| Students
will collect field data using state-of-the-art
surveying and GPS equipment. Collected data will
be used in Geographic Information Systems (GIs)
software. Prerequisites: CE 106, MA 120. Corequisite:
CE 205. Fee. |
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| CE 302
|
Technical
Communications (W) |
3 cr |
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Concepts of written and oral communication in
the engineering profession; including business
letters, memoranda, project proposals, formal
and informal reports, internet communication,
and oral presentations. Prerequisite: EH 102.
Fee. |
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| CE 312 |
Construction
Engineering |
3 cr |
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| An
introduction to the construction industry and
the role of civil engineering in construction.
Construction engineering methods including preparation
of cost estimates, critical path scheduling and
resource allocation. Fee. |
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| CE 314
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Civil
Engineering Materials |
3 cr |
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| Study
of engineering properties of materials used in
civil engineering including steel, concrete, asphalt,
and timber. Prerequisites: CH 132, ST 315. Corequisite:
CE 315. Fee. |
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| CE 315 |
Civil
Engineering Materials Lab (W) |
1 cr |
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| Study
of experimental techniques used to evaluate engineering
properties of materials. These techniques will
be used to test materials used in civil engineering
according to ASTM standards. Prerequisites: CH
132, ST 315. Corequisite: CE 314. Fee. |
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| CE
340 |
Soil
Mechanics |
3
cr |
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| An
Introduction to Soil Mechanics. Soil identification
and engineering properties of soils. Analysis
of elementary geo-hydraulics and geo-mechanics
problems. Prerequisites: EG 315, EG 360. Fee. |
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| CE 352 |
Transportation
Engineering |
3 cr |
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| Principles
of transportation engineering with emphasis on
highways and traffic. Prerequisites: CE 204, CE
205. Fee. |
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| CE 366 |
Hydraulic
Engineering |
3 cr |
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| The
application of fluid mechanics and other science
and engineering disciplines in the development
of structures, projects, and systems involving
water resources. Introductions to streamflow and
groundwater hydrology, open channel flow and closed
conduit flow, dams and reservoirs, hydraulic structures
and machinery, flood control, and coastal engineering.
Prerequisite: EG 360. Corequisite: CE 367. Fee. |
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| CE 367 |
Hydraulics
Laboratory (W) |
1 cr |
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| Laboratory
and field measurement of fluid and flow properties:
hydraulic laboratory practice and model simulation
techniques. Prerequisite: EG 360. Corequisite:
CE 366. Fee. |
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| CE 370 |
Introduction
to Environmental Engineering |
3 cr |
|
| Introduction
to the fundamental of water quality characterization,
water pollution hazardous waste management, water
and wastewater treatment, solid waste management,
and waste minimization and control. Prerequisites:
CH 132, MA 125. Corequisite: CE 374. Fee. |
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| CE 374 |
Introduction
to Environmental Engineering Lab |
1 cr |
|
| Introduction
to specific physical, chemical, and microbiological
methods of analysis common to environmental engineering
including laboratory and field measurement of
water quality characteristics and interpretation
of results. Prerequisites: CH 132, MA 125. Corequisite:
CE 370. Fee. |
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| CE 384 |
Structural
Analysis |
3 cr |
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| Analysis
of statically determinate structures such as trusses,
beams, and frames including the calculation of
deflections. Introduction to analysis of indeterminate
structures. Prerequisite: EG 315. Fee. |
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| CE 385 |
Structural
Analysis Lab |
1 cr |
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| Laboratory
testing of structural materials and components.
Use of structural analysis software. Prerequisite:
EG 315. Corequisite: CE 384. Fee. |
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| CE 431 |
Civil Engineering Design I
|
2
cr |
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| Introduction
to the practice of civil engineering and the engineering
design process. In depth
consideration of ethical issues in engineering
practice. Participation in engineering design
teams for project planning, proposal development,
and completion of a feasibility study.
Written and oral presentations of results. Prerequisite:
CE 312. Fee. |
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| CE 434 |
Civil
Engineering Design - Geotechnical |
3(1) cr |
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| A
focused development of an advanced topic involving
analysis and design in geotechnical engineering.
Implementation of design concepts and methodologies
from conception to final design. Completion of
a comprehensive design project including cost
estimates, oral and written presentation of results.
Prerequisite: CE 443.
Fee.
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| CE 436 |
Civil
Engineering Design - Water Resources |
3(1) cr |
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| A
focused development of an advanced topic involving
analysis and design in water resources and coastal
engineering. Implementation of design concepts
and methodologies from conception to final design.
Completion of comprehensive design project including
cost estimates, oral and written presentation
of results. Prerequisite CE 366. Fee. |
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| CE 437
|
Civil
Engineering Design - Environmental |
3(1) cr |
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| A
focused development of an advanced topic involving
analysis and design in environmental engineering.
Implementation of design concepts and methodologies
from conception to final design. Completion of
a comprehensive design project, including cost
estimates. Written and oral presentation of results.
Prerequisite: CE 470. Fee. |
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| CE 438 |
Civil
Engineering Design - Structural |
3(1) cr |
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| A
focused development of an advanced topic involving
analysis and design in structural engineering.
Implementation of design concepts and methodologies
from conception to final design. Completion of
a comprehensive design project including cost
estimates, written, and oral presentation or results.
Prerequisite: CE 480 or CE 485. Fee. |
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| CE 441 |
Geotechnical
Laboratory (W) |
1 cr |
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| Soil
identification and classification: experimental
measurement of soil properties and technical reporting.
Prerequisites: EH 102, CE
340. Corequisite: CE 443.
Fee. |
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| CE 442
|
Foundation Engineering
|
3 cr |
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| Principles
of foundation analysis, design and construction
in engineering practice. Prerequisite: CE
443. Fee. |
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| CE
443 |
Geotechnical Engineering
|
2
cr |
|
| An
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering. Analysis
of geomechanical and geohydraulic problems accompanying
the design of foundations, retaining structures
and slopes. Prerequisite: CE 340. Corequisite:
CE 441. Fee. |
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| CE 466 |
Coastal
and Harbor Engineering |
3 cr |
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| An
introduction to the principles of coastal hydraulic
and sedimentary processes and the design of coastal
and harbor works such as ship channels, marinas,
jetties, breakwaters, groins, seawalls and beach
nourishment projects. Prerequisite: CE 366. Fee. |
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| CE 470
|
Water
and Wastewater Treatment Design |
3 cr |
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| Development
of the principles of design for components of
water supply and wastewater treatment facilities,
including drinking water distribution and wastewater
collection systems. Prerequisites: CE 366, CE
370, CE 374. Corequisite: CE 471. Fee. |
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| CE 471 |
Water
and Wastewater Treatment Design Lab |
1 cr |
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| Application
of design principles and criteria to analyze,
design, and evaluate water and wastewater treatment
facility components, including water distribution
and wastewater collection systems. Prerequisites:
CE 366, CE 370, CE 374. Corequisite: CE 470. Fee. |
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| CE 474
|
Industrial
Waste Treatment |
3 cr |
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| Topics
in Industrial Waste Treatment unit processes and
their design, including those addressing waste
water treatment , air pollution control, solid
waste, and hazardous waste management. Prerequisites:
CE 470 or instructor approval. Fee. |
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| CE 480
|
Design
of Steel Structures |
3 cr |
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| Design
of steel trusses, girders, building frames, and
other steel structures. Prerequisite: CE 384.
Corequisite: CE 481. Fee. |
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| CE 481
|
Steel
Design Laboratory |
1 cr |
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| Application
of structural steel design methods to specific
cases. Prerequisite: CE 384. Corequisite: 480.
Fee. |
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| CE 485 |
Reinforced
Concrete Design |
3 cr |
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| Fundamentals
of reinforced concrete analysis and design. Design
of beams, one-way slabs, short columns, and single
footings. Calculations of cracking and deflection
of beams. Prerequisite: CE 384. Corequisite: CE
486. Fee. |
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CE 486
|
Reinforced
Concrete Design Lab |
1 cr |
|
| Integrated
reinforced concrete design problems similar to
those found in practice will be presented. Students
will solve similar problems in class during the
lab period. Prerequisite: CE 384. Corequisite:
CE 485. Fee. |
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| CE 490 |
Special
Topics |
1-4 cr |
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| Topics
of current civil engineering interest. Fee. |
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| CE 494
|
Directed
Independent Study |
1-4 cr |
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| Directed
study, under the guidance of a faculty advisor,
or a topic from the field of civil engineering
not offered in a regularly scheduled course. Requires
department chair permission. Prerequisite: Senior
Status. Fee. |
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| CE 499 |
Senior
Honors Project (H) |
3 cr |
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| Under
the advice and guidance of a faulty mentor, honors
students will identify and carry out a research
project, relevant to the field of Civil Engineering
study, that will lead to a formal presentation
at the annual Honors Student Colloquium. The senior
project will be judged and graded by three faculty
chaired by the honors mentor. This course is required
for Honors recognition. Prerequisite: Completion
of the most advanced required course in the subdiscipline
of the project (CE 443,
CE 366, CE 470 or
CE 384) plus completion of an approved project
prospectus. Fee. |
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| CE 510
|
Construction
Engineering |
3 cr |
|
| Construction
engineering methods with emphasis on scheduling,
cost estimates, and resource allocation. Prerequisite:
instructor consent. Fee. |
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| Principals
of fluid flow through porous media. Well hydraulics.
Ground water contamination, including principals
that govern fate, transport, and remediation.
Prerequisites: CE 340,
CE 470. Fee. |
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| CE 581 |
Advanced
Concrete Design |
3 cr |
|
| Advanced
topics in reinforced concrete including the design
of two-way slabs, flat plates, deep beams, brackets,
corbels, and torsion. Prerequisite: CE 485 or
instructor consent. Fee. |
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| CE 582 |
Advanced
Solid Mechanics |
3 cr |
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| Analysis
of stresses in two and three dimensions, advanced
stress-strain relationships for solids, mechanical
behavior of material, energy methods, beams on
elastic foundations, torsion in beams, and plastic
behavior of solids. Prerequisites: EG 315, MA
238 or instructor consent. Fee. |
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