1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Civil Engineering

Review of historical civil and geological engineering systems with concepts illustrated by simple, hands-on design experiences.

Same as AEN 151.

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

Introduction to basic fluid mechanics. Corequisite: M E 234. Restricted to majors.

Engineering mechanics using vector methods. Prerequisites: MATH 192 and cumulative GPA of 2.0. Corequisite: PHYS 215.

Stress, strain, and elasticity of materials. Prerequisite: CE 233.

Principles in environmental engineering and science: physical chemical systems and biological processes as applied to pollution control. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 or CHEM 114. Same as ES 256.

Laboratory experiments associated with the material presented in CE 256. Corequisite: C E 256. Same as E S 256L.

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

Same as CE 301. Additional work to be arranged.

Introduction to the structure, physical properties, testing and mechanical behavior of civil engineering materials and components made from these materials. Prerequisite: C E 235.

Introduction to classical methods of determinate and indeterminate analysis of trusses, beams, and frames. Special applications to include influence lines, moving loads, and the use of finite element structural analysis software. Prerequisite: CE 235.

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 AEN 330, E S 330, and GEN 330.

Fundamentals and theory of compressible and incompressible flow of fluids in open and closed conduits. Prerequisite: C E 231. Restricted to majors.

Introduction to structural design. Topics include loads on structures, building codes, design of structural elements using reinforced concrete and steel. Prerequisite: C E 315.

Development of original programs and use of stored programs for digital computer solutions of civil engineering problems. Prerequisite: CE 151, CE 222, MATH 291. Corequisite: CE 301.

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.

Introduction to water treatment and water pollution and the analysis and design of selected treatment processes. Prerequisite: CE 256. Corequisite: CE 331.

Same as GEN 357.

Engineering design of hydraulic systems, including pipe networks, open channels, regulating structures, and pumping systems. Prerequisite: CE 331.

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

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 AEN 430, E S 430, and GEN 430.

Intermediate design and mechanics of structural steel members and connections. Prerequisites: CE 311, CE 315, and CE 344.

Intermediate design of structural reinforced concrete members. Prerequisites: CE 311 and CE 315.

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

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

Same as GEN 457.

Analysis of indeterminate structures by various methods including finite element modeling. Prerequisite: CE 315.

Design of structural systems for building and bridges. Prerequisite: CE 444. Corequisite: CE 445.

Highway systems design and management. Prerequisites: CE 357, CE 450.

Construction planning, equipment, and methods. Prerequisites: CE 357, CE 450.

Engineering design of water-regulating structures. Prerequisites: CE 382 and CE 301.

Hydrologic cycle and relationships between rainfall and surface water runoff. Prerequisite: CE 331 or consent of instructor.

Same as GEN 485.

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.

Selected topics on interviews, letter writing, presentation and discussion of current problems of profession. Orientation for professional practices. Corequisite: application for degree.

Prerequisite: consent of department head. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.