CEE Course Descriptions
CE 1030. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
Cat. I
This course introduces students to basic fundamentals of civil engineering, group dynamics, oral presentation skills, engineering report writing techniques, and uses of the computer. Basics of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, surveying, materials, and construction engineering and management are presented in this course through a collaborative group teaching approach. Background is provided to gain competence in operating systems, editors, and spreadsheets. Student groups complete weekly computer laboratory projects and develop oral presentations and written reports. No previous computer use skills are required or assumed. This course is recommended for freshman or sophomore students.
CE 2000. ANALYTICAL MECHANICS I
Cat. I
This fundamental civil engineering course provides an introduction to the analysis of structures in static equilibrium. The focus of this course is a classical analysis of concurrent and non-concurrent equilibrium. A variety of engineering problems including trusses, machines, beams, rigid frames, and hydraulic structures involving concentrated and distributed loading systems are analyzed for external reactions and internal forces.
CE 2001. ANALYTICAL MECHANICS II
Cat. I
This course provides an introduction to the relationship between analysis, design, and the behavior of materials under load. Theory and applications are developed that utilize simple and combined stress-strain behavior of members subjected to axial, torsional, and flexural loadings, with applications to beams, trusses, rigid frames, shafts, and tension and compression structures. Recommended background: CE 2000.
CE 2002. INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Cat. I
This course develops an understanding of classical and modern structural analysis. Topics include loading systems, and the analysis of statically determinate and statically indeterminate beams, frames, trusses, structural floor systems for buildings, bridges, and other structural assemblies. Recommended background: CE 2000 and CE 2001. Suggested background: CE 1030.
CE 2020. SURVEYING
Cat. I
This course develops fundamental skills in the theoretical and practical aspects of plane surveying through the use and care of modern instruments and the associated computations. Topics include the classification of errors incurred in observed field data and necessary correction applications, the use and care of surveying equipment, traversing, differential leveling, stadia and mapping, and electronic data transfer. Computer applications are used where appropriate.
CE 3006. DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Cat. I
This course covers the theory and practice of structural steel design. The structural design process for beams, columns, trusses, frames, and connections is based on Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) specifications of the American Institute of Steel Construction. Recommended background: CE 2002 and CE 3010. Suggested background: CE 1030.
CE 3008. DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Cat. I
This course covers the theory and practice of reinforced concrete design. The structural design process for beams, columns, slabs, frames, flat slabs, footings, and retaining walls uses the ultimate strength design codes of the American Concrete Institute. Recommended background: CE 2002 and CE 3010. Suggested background: CE 1030.
CE 3010. STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING.
Cat. I
This course provides an understanding of the practice of structural engineering. It builds upon the fundamental skills developed in CE 2000, CE 2001, and CE 2002 to present the principles of structures and their elements. The course provides a perspective for dealing with the issues of strength, stiffness, and stability. Although wood is the principle material used to develop the study of the interrelationship between analysis and design of structural systems, structural steel and reinforced concrete systems are also discussed. It also introduces students to the use of building codes for design criteria. The role of the structural engineer in the design process and cost factors are also discussed. Recommended background: CE 2000, CE 2001, and CE 2002. Suggested background: CE 1030.
CE 3020. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Cat. I
This course presents the fundamental concepts and process of project management applied to public and private works. The principle focus of the course is the management of civil engineering projects including planning, scheduling, organization and control, as well as management concepts of leadership, motivation, trust, project team development, division of work, and conflict resolution. Ancillary engineering and construction practices involving financial practices, construction documents, contract negotiation and administration, quality and safety control, insurance and bonding are covered. Recommended background: CE 1030.
CE 3024. CONTROL SURVEYING
Cat. II
This course presents the principles and field procedures required in the design of vertical and horizontal control networks for large building and construction projects. Recommended background: CE 2020. Offered in 2012-13 and in alternating years thereafter.
CE 3025. PROJECT EVALUATION
Cat. I
In this course students are provided with a systematic framework for evaluating the economic sustainability and financial aspects of a building investment through its life cycle: project definition, design, construction and operation. The course develops according to several interrelated topics: budgeting (square foot cost and parametric estimating) and economic feasibility analysis, financing mechanisms, cash flow analysis, (time-value -of -money factors, present worth and rate of return), life-cycle assessment (environmental impact analysis), taxes, depreciation and regulations as well as consideration of risks and uncertainties. Recommended background: AREN 2023. This course is offered in 2012-13.
CE 3026. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Cat. I
This course provides an understanding of the use and acquisition of engineering properties of construction materials. Topics include relationships between the structure of materials, their engineering properties, and the selection of suitable materials for applications involving strength, durability, and serviceability. Experimental laboratory procedures including design of experiments, data collection, analysis, and representation, and report writing are an integral part of the work. Recommended background: CE 1030 and CE 2001.
CE 3030. FUNDAMENTALS OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AUTOCAD
Cat. I
This course introduces Civil Engineering students to fundamental uses of the AutoCAD software package. Basic two dimensional drawing techniques are covered. Advanced topics that may be covered include three dimensional drawing, rendering and animation. Students are required to become familiar with AutoCAD. Knowledge of the subject matter in at least two civil engineering design courses is expected background for this course.
CE 3031. 3D OBJECT-ORIENTED PARAMETRIC SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Cat. I
This course introduces students to fundamental software applications for design and construction planning throughout the different phases of the development of civil engineering projects. The course covers the principles of basic 3D software environments, object creation and manipulation, assemblies of objects, surface and terrain modeling, building modeling, geographic and building information databases. Emphasis is given to the adaptability of this software to changes in design and to the production of graphic design documentation. Application software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk Revit is used in this course. Recommended background: CE 1030.
CE 3041. SOIL MECHANICS
Cat. I
This is an introductory course dealing with the science and technology of earth materials with an emphasis on fundamental concepts of particulate mechanics. The topics which are discussed include fluid flow through porous media, deformation and shear characteristics of soil, consolidation, lateral earth pressure, and slope stability. Recommended background: CE 2000 and CE 2001. Suggested background: GE 2341.
CE 3044. FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Cat. II
Foundation engineering is a study of the applications of the principles of soil mechanics and structural theory to the analysis, design and construction of foundations for engineering works with the emphasis on the soil engineering aspects of soil structure interaction. Subsurface exploration techniques, design of rigid and flexible retaining structures, and design of, shallow and deep foundations are considered. Although the course deals mainly with aspects of the design of buildings and bridges, certain parts of the course (design of temporary trench bracing, for example) are very relevant to construction engineering. Recommended background: CE 3041. Suggested background: CE 3008. Offered in 2012-13 and in alternating years thereafter.
CE 3050. TRANSPORTATION: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Cat. I
This course provides an introduction to the field of transportation engineering with particular emphasis on traffic engineering. Topics covered include a description of the transportation industry and transportation modes; characteristics of drivers, pedestrians, vehicles and the roadway; traffic engineering studies, highway safety, principles of traffic flow, intersection design and control, capacity analysis, and level of service analysis. Suggested background: CE 2020.
CE 3051. TRANSPORTATION: PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
Cat. I
This course provides an introduction to concepts required for design construction and management of pavements. Topics include Highway Drainage, Soil Engineering for Highway Design, Bituminous Materials, Design of Flexible and Rigid Pavements and Pavement Management. Knowledge of the subject matter in CE 3050 is helpful but not required.
CE 3059. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Cat. I
This course provides an introduction to engineering aspects of environmental quality control. Students will learn fundamental science and engineering principles needed for environmental engineering, including concepts in chemistry, biology, physics, mass conservation, kinetics and reactor design. These principles are then applied to environmental engineering problems, including modeling of pollutants in natural systems and design of unit processes in engineered systems. Topics covered include environmental regulations, surface and ground water quality, drinking water treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution, and hazardous waste management. Recommended background: college-level chemistry.
CE 3060. WATER TREATMENT
Cat. I
This course provides in-depth coverage of processes used in water treatment. Topics include: review of water chemistry and drinking water standards, impurities in natural waters, aeration, water softening coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, taste and odor control, corrosion control, and iron and manganese removal. Recommended background: CE 3059 and ES 3004.
CE 3061. WASTE WATER TREATMENT
Cat. I
This course provides in-depth coverage of processes used in wastewater treatment. Topics include: review of water quality standards, wastewater characteristics, application of biochemical oxygen demand, sources and effects of pollution, physical, chemical, and biological wastewater treatment processes, and waste sludge management. Recommended background: CE 3059 and ES 3004.
CE 3062. HYDRAULICS
Cat. I
This course provides a background for applying the principles of fluid mechanics to analyze and design hydraulic and fluid flow systems for projects related to water resources and civil and environmental engineering. Topics include hydraulics in pipes and closed systems, open channels and rivers, water supply systems and water distribution networks, pump systems and turbines, wastewater collection and treatment systems, and coastal and other natural environmental systems. Course content includes water quality and energy considerations, as well as the development and application of hydraulic models. Recommended background: ES 3004.
CE 3070. URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
Cat. I
This course introduces to the student the social, economic, political, and environmental factors that affect the complex relationship between the built and natural environment. By using the principles of sustainable development and the procedures of planning, the optimal development pattern may be examined, and the infrastructure (roads, water supply systems, waste-water treatment systems, shopping malls, etc.) necessary to support present and future growth patterns may be determined. The information necessary in planning, which involves conscious procedures of analysis, formulation of alternative solutions, rational assessment and deliberate choice in accordance with evaluation criteria, is obtained through extensive reading. As such, the course introduces a variety of topics of concern to engineers and environmental scientists. The course is intended not only for civil engineering majors, but also for students preparing for an IQP in areas of urban or environmental concerns.
CE 3074. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Cat. II
This course provides a background in the principles and techniques of assessing areas of natural environment and applying environmental assessments to evaluate the inherent suitability of these areas for sustainable urban and resource-based uses. Topic areas include basic concepts in sustainability, landscape characterization and analysis, and environmental impact assessment and planning. The concepts and techniques developed in this course are useful for land use planning, site design, natural resources management, and the determination of the impact of engineering projects on the environment. Suggested background: CE 3059 or CE 3070. Offered in 2013-14 and in alternating years thereafter.
CE 4007. MATRIX ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
Cat. II
This course presents the principles of matrix analysis of structural elements and systems; fundamentals of matrix algebra, solution of simultaneous equations, matrix inversion; analysis of plane trusses, method of joints; displacement method, principle of virtual work, analysis of continuous beams, analysis of plane frames, plane trusses, analysis of building frames and bridges; computer aided structural analysis and principles of software development. Recommended background: CE 2002. Offered in 2012-13 and in alternating years thereafter.
CE 4054. TRANSPORTATION: INFRASTRUCTURE MATERIALS LABORATORY
Cat. II
This laboratory-based course introduces standard laboratory soil and asphalt materials testing procedures, and effect of physical properties on performance of soils and asphalt pavements. The tests which are performed include: grain size analysis, Atterberg limits, specific gravity, permeability, compaction, compression and consolidation, and triaxial shear for soils, and penetration, consensus and source properties of aggregate, compaction, resilient modulus, indirect tensile strength and nondestructive testing of soils and hot mix asphalt.. Instruction is provided through lecture, laboratory work and field trip. Recommended background: CE 3041 and CE 3052. Offered in 2013-14 and in alternating years thereafter.
CE 4060. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY
Cat. I
This course familiarizes students with the laboratory studies used to obtain the design parameters for water and wastewater treatment systems. The topics include laboratory experiments dealing with physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems. Recommended background: CE 3060 and CE 3061.
CE 4061. HYDROLOGY
Cat. II
This course introduces the concepts and principles governing the distribution and transport of water in the environment, and also provides a background for quantifying hydrologic processes as required for the development of water resources projects. Topics include the hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation and transpiration, infiltration, runoff analysis, streamflow, hydrologic routing, statistics and probability in hydrology, and the quantification of hydrologic processes for water quality protection. The course introduces field techniques and the use of hydrologic models for solving problems in water resources and hydrology. Recommended background: ES 3004. Offered in 2013-14 and in alternating years thereafter.
CE 4071. LAND USE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROLS
Cat. I
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of the regulatory framework under which land is developed and the built environment is designed. The quality of our environment depends upon the development which is permitted to take place and the controls which direct that development. Through this course, the student will learn the principles, methods, and techniques which a planner or engineer may use to plan and design the highest and best uses and development of land. In particular, the use and limits of zoning, special permits, subdivision control, and other tools with which a developer or planner should be familiar will be examined in detail.
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