1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog


NMSU

  • CIVIL ENGINEERING
    Department of Civil, Agricultural, and Geological Engineering

    CE 151. Introduction to Civil Engineering

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Same as AEN151.

    CE 198. Special Topics

    1-3 cr.

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.

    CE 233. Mechanics-Statics

    3 cr.

    Engineering mechanics using vector methods. Prerequisites: MATH 192 and cumulative GPA of 2.0. Corequisite: PHYS215.

    CE 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: CHEM112 or CHEM114, and MATH192. Same as E S 256.

    CE 298. Special Topics

    1-3 cr.

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.

    CE 301. Mechanics of Materials

    3 cr.

    Stress, strain, and elasticity of materials. Prerequisite: CE233.

    CE 301. .Mechanics of Materials­Honors

    3 cr.

    Same as CE301. Additional work to be arranged.

    CE 311. Properties of Materials

    2 cr. (1+3P)

    Physical properties, tests of engineering materials. Corequisite: CE301.

    CE 315. Determinate Structures

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Analytical and graphical analysis of determinate structures. Prerequisite: CE233. Corequisite: CE301.

    CE 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 AEN330, E S 330, and GEN330.

    CE 331. Hydraulic Engineering

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Fundamentals and theory of compressible and incompressible flow of fluids in open and closed conduits. Prerequisite: ME234. Corequisite: MATH392.

    CE 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: CE151, CE222, MATH291. Corequisite: CE301.

    CE 355. .Technology and the Global Environment

    3 cr. (2+2P)

    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.

    CE 356. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering

    3 cr.

    Introduction to water treatment and water pollution and the analysis and design of selected treatment processes. Prerequisite: CE256. Corequisite: CE331.

    CE 357. Soil Mechanics

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Same as GEN357.

    CE 365. Indeterminate Structures I

    3 cr.

    Structural analysis by consistent deformation, slope deflection, and moment distribution. Prerequisites: CE301 and CE315 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: MATH392.

    CE 382. Hydraulic Systems Design

    3 cr.

    Engineering design of hydraulic systems, including pipe networks, open channels, regulating structures, and pumping systems. Prerequisite: CE331.

    CE 398. Special Topics

    1-3 cr.

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.

    CE 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 AEN430, E S 430, and GEN430.

    CE 444. Structural Steel Design

    3 cr.

    Design of structural members and connections. Prerequisites: CE301, CE311, and CE315. Corequisite: CE365.

    CE 445. Reinforced Concrete Design

    3 cr.

    Analysis and design of slabs, beams, columns, and footings. Prerequisites: CE311 and CE365.

    CE 450. Engineering Economy and Law

    3 cr.

    Discounted cash flows, economics of engineering projects, contracts and specifications. Prerequisite: senior standing.

    CE 450. .Engineering Economy and Law­Honors

    3 cr.

    Discounted cash flows, economics of engineering projects, contracts, and specifications. Prerequisite: senior standing and the University Honors program.

    CE 457. Foundation Design

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Same as GEN457.

    CE 467. Indeterminate Structures II

    3 cr.

    Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by various methods. Prerequisite: CE365 or equivalent.

    CE 469. Structural Systems

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Design of structural systems for building and bridges. Prerequisite: CE444. Corequisite: CE445.

    CE 471. Highway Engineering

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Highway systems design and management. Prerequisites: CE357, CE450.

    CE 477. Construction Engineering

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Construction planning, equipment, and methods. Prerequisites: CE357, CE450.

    CE 482. Hydraulic Structures

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Engineering design of water-regulating structures. Prerequisites: CE382 and CE301.

    CE 483. Surface Water Hydrology

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Hydrologic cycle and relationships between rainfall and surface water runoff. Prerequisite: CE331 or consent of instructor.

    CE 485. Design of Earthen Dams

    3 cr. (2+3P)

    Same as GEN485.

    C . 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.

    CE 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.

    CE 498. Special Topics

    1-3 cr.

    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: consent of department head.



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