1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

Course Descriptions - Civil Engineering		 NMSU
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
Department of Civil, Agricultural, and Geological Engineering
C E 151. Introduction to Civil Engineering 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as A EN 151.
C E 198.Special Topics 1-3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.
C E 233. Mechanics-Statics 3 cr.
Engineering mechanics using vector methods. Prerequisites: MATH 192 and cumulative GPA of 2.0. Corequisite: PHYS 215.
C E 256. Environmental Science 3 cr. (2+3P)
Principles in environmental engineering and science: physical chemical systems and biological processes as applied to pollution control. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or CHEM 104, and MATH 192. Same as E S 256.
C E 298. Special Topics 1-3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.
C E 301. Mechanics of Materials 3 cr.
Stress, strain, and elasticity of materials. Prerequisite: C E 233.
C E 301H. Mechanics of Materials-Honors 3 cr.
Same as C E 301. Additional work to be arranged.
C E 311. Properties of Materials 2 cr. (1+3P)
Physical properties, tests of engineering materials. Corequisite: C E 301.
C E 315. Determinate Structures 3 cr. (2+3P)
Analytical and graphical analysis of determinate structures. Prerequisite: C E 233. Corequisite: C E 301.
C E 330. Environmental Management Seminar I 1 cr.
A survey of practical and new developments in hazardous and radioactive waste management provided through a series of guest lectures and reports of ongoing research. Same as A EN 330, E S 330, and G EN 330.
C E 331. Hydraulic Engineering 3 cr. (2+3P)
Fundamentals and theory of compressible and incompressible flow of fluids in open and closed conduits. Prerequisite: M E 234. Corequisite: MATH 392.
C E 351. Civil Engineering Computer Applications 3 cr.
Development of original programs and use of stored programs for digital computer solutions of civil engineering problems. Prerequisite: C E 151, C E 222, MATH 291. Corequisite: C E 301.
C E 355G. Technology and the Global Environment 3 cr.
A scientific basis for understanding changes in the global environment that result through the complex interactions of natural phenomena and the impacts of the activities of man. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, and the general education requirements for math and natural sciences.
C E 356. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering 3 cr.
Introduction to water treatment and water pollution and the analysis and design of selected treatment processes. Prerequisite: C E 256. Corequisite: C E 331.
C E 357. Soil Mechanics 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as G EN 357.
C E 365. Indeterminate Structures I 3 cr.
Structural analysis by consistent deformation, slope deflection, and moment distribution. Prerequisites: C E 301 and C E 315 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 392.
C E 382. Hydraulic Systems Design 3 cr.
Engineering design of hydraulic systems, including pipe networks, open channels, regulating structures, and pumping systems. Prerequisite: C E 331.
C E 398. Special Topics 1-3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.
C E 430. Environmental Management Seminar II 1 cr.
A survey of practical and new developments in hazardous and radioactive waste management provided through a series of guest lectures and reports of ongoing research. Same as A EN 430, E S 430, and G EN 430.
C E 444. Structural Steel Design 3 cr.
Design of structural members and connections. Prerequisites: C E 301, C E 311, and C E 315. Corequisite: C E 365.
C E 445. Reinforced Concrete Design 3 cr.
Analysis and design of slabs, beams, columns, and footings. Prerequisites: C E 311 and C E 365.
C E 450. Engineering Economy and Law 3 cr.
Discounted cash flows, economics of engineering projects, contracts and specifications. Prerequisite: senior standing.
C E 450H. Engineering Economy and Law-Honors 3 cr.
Discounted cash flows, economics of engineering projects, contracts, and specifications. Prerequisite: senior standing and the University Honors program.
C E 457. Foundation Design 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as G EN 457.
C E 467. Indeterminate Structures II 3 cr.
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by various methods. Prerequisite: C E 365 or equivalent.
C E 469. Structural Systems 3 cr. (2+3P)
Design of structural systems for building and bridges. Prerequisite: C E 444. Corequisite: C E 445.
C E 471. Highway Engineering 3 cr. (2+3P)
Highway systems design and management. Prerequisites: C E 357, C E 450.
C E 477. Construction Engineering 3 cr. (2+3P)
Construction planning, equipment, and methods. Prerequisites: C E 357, C E 450.
C E 482. Hydraulic Structures 3 cr. (2+3P)
Engineering design of water-regulating structures. Prerequisites: C E 382 and C E 301.
C E 483. Surface Water Hydrology 3 cr. (2+3P)
Hydrologic cycle and relationships between rainfall and surface water runoff. Prerequisite: C E 331 or consent of instructor.
C E 485. Design of Earthen Dams 3 cr. (2+3P)
Same as G EN 485.
C E 487. Air Pollution Control Systems Design 3 cr.
An introduction to sources and nature of air pollution, regulations, and risk analysis. Detailed study of air pollution control technologies and design of air pollution control equipment. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing. Restricted to C E, CH E, or M E majors. Main campus only.
C E 497. Senior Seminar 1 cr.
Selected topics on interviews, letter writing, presentation and discussion of current problems of profession. Orientation for professional practices. Corequisite: application for degree.
C E 498. Special Topics 1-3 cr.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.

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