CE - Civil Engineering

CE 200 Civil Engineering Seminar

Survey of the civil engineering profession and its works. Invited speakers 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 302 Construction Materials

Introduction to the properties and applications of construction materials for civil engineers. Topics include mineral aggregates, Portland cement and concrete, asphalt concrete, timber, and steel.  Lecture format with laboratory demonstrations.
3

Prerequisites

EGR 322

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 structures: trusses, beams, frames, cables, and arches. 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.

2

Prerequisites

CE 351

CE 353 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 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 design. Basic surface water hydrology and application of hydraulic principles to water distribution and storm water design.

3

Prerequisites

ME 311 or EGR 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, direct shear and triaxial strength testing. Application to field situations with written and oral reports. Fee: $40.

1

Corequisites

CE 321

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

CE 367 or corequisite.

Corequisites

CE 367 or prerequisite.

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, 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

Upper division standing.

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.

3

Prerequisites

CE 351

CE 442 Reinforced Concrete Design

Analysis and design of rectangular and different size 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 451 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 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 456 International Structures

Use of different structures around the world. Fundamentals of various structural analyses and design. Fundamental aspects of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and pre-stressed / post-tension design. General aspects of owner, architectural and municipality coordination and basics of societal and environmental demands on structural types.
3

Prerequisites

CE 351

CE 458 Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems

This course investigates environmental applications of multispectral remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS). RS topics include sensor systems, digital image processing, and automated information extraction. GIS topics include spatial database management systems, data analysis, and environmental modeling. Emphasis is placed on biological applications including vegetation mapping, habitat identification and field data mapping.
3

Cross Listed Courses

BIO 384, ENV 384

CE 462 Sustainable Design

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

3

Prerequisites

Upper division standing.

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

Prerequisites

CE 362 or corequisite.

Corequisites

CE 362 or prerequisite.

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

EGR 300

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.

2

Prerequisites

CE 481

CE 483 Civil Engineering Capstone Project I

A major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints. Projects have some combination of the following characteristics: realism, communication, exposure, teamwork, learning, and related opportunities. Fee: $40.
2

Prerequisites

EGR 300

CE 484 Civil Engineering Capstone Project II

Continuation of a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate standards and multiple realistic constraints. Projects have some combination of the following characteristics: realism, communication, exposure, teamwork, learning, and related opportunities. Fee: $40.
3

Prerequisites

CE 483

CE 490 Directed Study

Selected study or project 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 hours of directed study taken at the University may be used for elective credits to satisfy degree requirements.

Credit arranged.

Prerequisites

Upper division standing.

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 501 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

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 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 522 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

CE 541 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.
3

CE 542 Reinforced Concrete Design

Analysis and design of rectangular and different size 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

CE 544 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 IBC, ASCE loading, ACI and AISC codes.
3

CE 551 Structural Analysis

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

Use of different structures around the world. Fundamentals of various structural analyses and design. Fundamental aspects of steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and pre-stressed / post-tension design. General aspects of owner, architectural and municipality coordination and basics of societal and environmental demands on structural types.
3

CE 562 Sustainable Design

This course will address aspects that contribute to the design of sustainable facilities and communities. Topics will include: sustainable measures, 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