CE - Civil Engineering

CE 200 Civil Engineering Seminar

Survey of the civil engineering profession and its works. Invited speakers, field trips, and projects.

1

CE 201 Civil Engineering Design Graphics

Graphical communication of civil engineering design ideas using computer and traditional methods. Use of graphical modeling in civil engineering design with an extended course project.

2

CE 223 Surveying

Introduction to surveying. Topics include theory of measurements and error analysis; distance and angle measurements; traverse, area, and volume computations; horizontal and vertical curves; topographic surveys; construction surveys and mapping.

2

CE 224 Surveying Laboratory

Introduction to basic surveying emphasizing construction-related activities; use of automatic level, theodolite, and total station; field activities include taping, different leveling, traverses, horizontal curves layout; construction layout and mapping. Fee: $40.

1

Corequisites

CE 223

CE 301 Construction Materials

Introduction to the properties and applications of construction materials for civil engineers. Topics include mineral aggregates, Portland cement, concrete, asphalt cements, timber, and steel.

2

Prerequisites

EGR 322

Corequisites

CE 372

CE 315 Transportation Engineering

Introduction to transportation systems and modes; transportation planning; driver, pedestrian, and vehicle characteristics; fundamental principles of traffic flow; highway capacity analysis; geometric design of highways; traffic operations; design of the intersection and interchange; parking design; transportation safety and environmental impacts; introduction to pavement design.

3

Prerequisites

CE 223

CE 321 Geotechnical Engineering

Introduction to soil mechanics. Weight-volume relationships, classification, compaction, soil hydraulics; subsurface stresses, consolidation, and strength concepts.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 322

Corequisites

CE 371

CE 351 Structural Analysis I

Concepts of stability and determinacy. Analysis of displacements and internal forces of determinate and indeterminate structures: trusses, beams, and frames. Influence line diagrams. Introduction to indeterminate structures.

3

Prerequisites

EGR 322

CE 352 Structural Analysis II

Analysis of indeterminate structures by slope deflection method; moment distribution method; approximate methods of analysis. Introduction to space structures.

3

Prerequisites

CE 351

CE 362 Hydraulic Engineering

Study of water flow in open channels and closed conduits. Topics include pipe friction, fluid measurements, steady and unsteady closed conduit flow, steady open channel flow, and pump and turbine design. Application of hydraulic principles to water distribution and storm water management.

3

Prerequisites

ME 311

CE 367 Environmental Engineering

Introduction to environmental engineering. Topics include material balances, reactor engineering, environmental chemistry, water quality, water treatment, water pollution, water quality modeling, wastewater treatment and residues management.

3

Prerequisites

CHM 207, MTH 202

CE 371 Geotechnical Laboratory

Basic soil mechanics experiments: index tests, compaction, permeability, consolidation, direct shear and triaxial strength testing, and soil exploration techniques. Application to field situations with written and oral reports. Fee: $40.

1

Corequisites

CE 321

CE 372 Construction Materials Laboratory

Laboratory experiments with concrete, timber, and steel. Determining strength and stiffness properties of these materials by mechanical testing. Fee: $40.

1

Prerequisites

EGR 322

Corequisites

CE 301

CE 376 Environmental Engineering Laboratory

Experiments on chemical and biological analysis of water including alkalinity, turbidity, hardness, biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, solids and fecal coliform. Softening, jar testing, and reactor tracer studies are also conducted. Fee: $40.

1

Prerequisites

ME 311

Corequisites

CE 367

CE 400 Environmental Engineering Seminar

An overview of environmental institutions, policies, and regulations.

1

CE 401 Computational Methods in Civil Engineering

Application of computational methods to civil engineering problems. Numerical differentiation and integration. Matrix methods for structural analysis. Solving differential equations with finite difference and Euler and multi-step methods. Analysis of discrete and continuous mechanical systems.

3

Prerequisites

MTH 301, MTH 321

Corequisites

CE 351

CE 404 Construction Engineering

Construction management and planning, management organization, principles and procedures for estimating and bidding of construction projects, construction contracts, contract documents, construction insurance and bonds; labor law, labor relations, and project safety; project planning and scheduling techniques, including CPM, PERT; resource allocations; project control and treatment of uncertainty.

3

Prerequisites

Junior standing.

CE 411 Pavement Design

Design of flexible and rigid pavements; physical and chemical properties of pavement components and highway material characterization; pavement distress and performance evaluation. Introduction to pavement evaluation, rehabilitation, and pavement management.

3

Prerequisites

CE 321

CE 416 Traffic Engineering

Introduction to traffic engineering; traffic stream components and characteristics; fundamental principles of traffic flow; studies of traffic speed, volume, travel time, delay, and pedestrian; capacity analysis of freeways, highways, signalized and unsignalized intersections; traffic control devices; traffic signals; traffic accidents and safety; and traffic management.

3

Prerequisites

CE 315

CE 422 Geotechnical Design

Foundations, including footings, piers, and piles, and raft foundations. Permanent retaining structures, mechanically stabilized earth, and soil nailed walls. Temporary shoring of excavations. Slope stability fundamentals.

3

Prerequisites

CE 321

CE 441 Structural Steel Design

Design of structural steel elements for buildings using the LRFD method. Includes tension members, columns, beams, and beam-columns. Bolted and welded connections. Design methods are applied in a course project.

3

Prerequisites

CE 351

CE 442 Reinforced Concrete Design

Properties of an efficient concrete mix. Analysis and design of rectangular and T-beams. One-way and two-way slab design. Compression members subject to axial and eccentric loads. Primary emphasis on the ultimate strength design method and to recent ACI Building Code.

3

Prerequisites

CE 351

CE 444 Structural Systems Design

Analysis and design of structural units and building systems. Lateral force resistance to wind and seismic forces: diaphragms and lateral resisting frames. Fundamental aspects of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and pre-stressed/post-tension design. Introduction to structural detailing and drawings. Owner, Architectural, and MEP coordination and constraints as it relates to structural engineering. Emphasis on the IBC, ASCE loading, ACI and AISC codes.

3

Prerequisites

CE 351

Corequisites

CE 442

CE 452 Earthquake Engineering

Response of structures to seismic loads and ground motion. Response spectra and their application to earthquake analysis of structures. Seismic design criteria and provisions for buildings and other structures. Use of current codes for earthquake resistant design of structures.

3

Prerequisites

CE 321, CE 352, MTH 321

CE 462 Sustainable Design

This course will address aspects that contribute to the design of sustainable communities. Topics will include: sustainable measures, facility location, stormwater management, water use, energy use, appropriate materials, and waste minimization. Guest speakers and field trips will be featured.

3

Prerequisites

Junior standing or permission of instructor.

CE 464 Water Resources Engineering

Study of the hydrologic cycle; rainfall and streamflow measurement and analysis, surface and groundwater occurrence and movement. Prediction of infiltration, evapotranspiration, runoff and unit hydrograph analysis. Flood and drought probability analysis. Introduction to reservoir operation and flood routing.

3

Corequisites

CE 362 or permission of instructor.

CE 466 Water and Wastewater Design

Study of the fundamental concepts required to design and operate processes used for drinking water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection and disposal. Design of physical, chemical, and biological processes for water treatment and wastewater disposal. Design of water supply and wastewater collection infrastructure.

3

Prerequisites

CE 362, CE 367

CE 468 Environmental Engineering Topics

Introduction to the technology used to manage solid and hazardous wastes and remediate sites contaminated with toxic chemicals. Sanitary landfill design, risk assessment, remedial investigations and feasibility studies, fate and transport analysis. Introduction to air polution modeling and air pollution treatment technologies.

3

Prerequisites

CE 367 or permission of instructor.

CE 481 Civil Engineering Senior Design Project I

The student will select a project with the approval of the faculty. Design criteria will be developed for the selected project. Alternatives will be explored and the student will submit a formal proposal. Occasional seminars. Fee: $40.

2

Prerequisites

Upper division standing in Civil Engineering.

CE 482 Civil Engineering Senior Design Project II

Project alternatives developed in CE 481 will be measured against criteria. A preliminary design will be executed followed by a final design which will be formally presented in the form of reports and/or plans and specifications. Occasional seminars. Fee: $40.

3

Prerequisites

CE 481

CE 490 Directed Study

Selected study, project, or research in civil engineering for upper-division students. Must be arranged between the student and an individual faculty member, and subsequently approved by the dean of engineering. No more than three of the technical elective hours taken at the University may be satisfied with individualized study.

Credit arranged.

CE 491 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

CE 492 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

CE 493 Research

Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.
1-3

Prerequisites

Upper division standing.

CE 497 Internship

Credit arranged.

Variable

CE 599X Thesis in Progress

Registration for any graduate student who has received the grade of IP in CE 599 is required while the thesis is in progress. Fee: $50.

0

CE 504 Construction Engineering

Construction management and planning, management organization, principles and procedures for estimating and bidding of construction projects, construction contracts, contract documents, construction insurance and bonds; labor law, labor relations, and project safety; project planning and scheduling techniques, including CPM, PERT; resource allocations; project control and treatment of uncertainty.

3

CE 511 Pavement Design

Design of flexible and rigid pavements; physical and chemical properties of pavement components and highway material characterization; pavement distress and performance evaluation. Introduction to pavement evaluation, rehabilitation, and pavement management.

3

CE 516 Traffic Engineering

Introduction to traffic engineering; traffic stream components and characteristics; fundamental principles of traffic flow; studies of traffic speed, volume, travel time, delay, and pedestrian; capacity analysis of freeways, highways, signalized and unsignalized intersections; traffic control devices; traffic signals; traffic accidents and safety; and traffic management.

3

CE 552 Earthquake Engineering

Response of structures to seismic loads and ground motion. Response spectra and their application to earthquake analysis of structures. Seismic design criteria and provisions for buildings and other structures. Use of current codes for earthquake resistant design of structures.

3

CE 562 Sustainable Design

This course will address aspects that contribute to the design of sustainable communities. Topics will include: sustainable measures, facility location, stormwater management, water use, energy use, appropriate materials, and waste minimization. Guest speakers and field trips will be featured.

3

CE 564 Water Resources Engineering

Advanced study of the hydrologic cycle; rainfall and streamflow measurement and analysis, surface and groundwater occurrence and movement. Prediction of infiltration, evapotranspiration, runoff, and unit hydrograph analysis. Flood and drought probability analysis. Introduction to reservoir operation and flood routing. Design aspects culminate in engineering design reports.

3

CE 566 Water and Wastewater Design

Advanced study of the fundamental concepts required to design and operate processes used for drinking water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection and disposal. Design of physical, chemical, and biological processes for water treatment and wastewater disposal. Design of water supply and wastewater collection infrastructure. Design aspects culminate in engineering design reports.

3

CE 568 Environmental Engineering Topics

Introduction to the technology used to manage solid and hazardous wastes and remediate sites contaminated with toxic chemicals. Sanitary landfill design, risk assessment, remedial investigations and feasibility studies, fate and transport analysis. Introduction to air pollution modeling and air pollution treatment technologies.

3

CE 590 Directed Study

Credit arranged.

Variable

CE 591 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

CE 592 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

CE 593 Research

Faculty-directed student research. Before enrolling, a student must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit.
1-3

CE 599 Thesis

Credit arranged.

Variable