Civil and Environmental Engineering
Classes
CEE 1205 : Introduction to CEE
Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering for freshman. Students are exposed to environmental, geotechnical, structural and material, transportation, and water resource problems and exercises.
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Credits 3CEE 1601 : Civil Engineering Fundamentals
Introduction to civil engineering, development of analytical experimental, interpretive and field-based skills and procedures for civil engineering; computation and computer methods; professional engineering. Course topics include: maps, ArcGIS, plan sets, surveying, AutoCAD, probability and statistic.
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Credits 4CEE 2100 : Egr Mechanics I-Statics
Vector analysis of force systems on particles and rigid bodies with particular emphasis on mathematical and physical formulation of principles underlying the solution of engineering problems; vector algebra; friction; centroids and moments of inertia.
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MAT 1505 :D- and (PHY 2400 :D- or PHY 2410 :D-)
CEE 2103 : Mechanics of Solids
Stress resultants in bodies from tension, compression, shear, flexure, torsion and temperature; stress and strain transformations; combined stresses; load deformation relationships; Euler buckling.
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ME 2100 :C- or CEE 2100 :C- or CEE 2105 :C
CEE 2105 : Mechanics I:Fund. Behavior
Forces & moments; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; analysis of trusses; stress & strain; axial deformations; distributed force patterns; centroids & moments of inertia; dry friction; column buckling.
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MAT 1505 :D- and (PHY 2400 :D- or PHY 2410 :D-)
CEE 2106 : Mech II:Material Behavior
Shear & moment diagrams; bending & shear stresses; beam deflections; torsion; stress & strain transformations; combined loadings; characteristics of civil engineering materials including Portland cement concrete, masonry, wood, composites, & asphalt; experimental testing using recognized standards.
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CEE 2105 :C
CEE 2211 : Transportation Engineering
Introduction to transportation planning, intermodal transportation systems, roles of government agencies, alternatives analysis, environmental justice and right-of-way process, facility design (alignment, geometrics), operations (capacity, level of service, traffic control, queuing), and air/public/freight/port and future modes of transportation.
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(PHY 2400 :D- or PHY 2410 :D-) and CEE 1601 :D-
CEE 2301 : Environmental Eng. Science
Fundatmental physical/chemical/microbiological principles of environmental engineering applications including air and water quality control and soil and groundwater remediation.
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CHM 1152 :Y or CHM 1156 :Y
CEE 2604 : Civil Engineering Fundamentals
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MAT 1505 :D- and (PHY 2400 :D- or PHY 2410 :D-)
CEE 2701 : CE Project Development
Fundamental topics underlying civil engineering project design and management over the life cycle of a project including engineering economics, cost estimation (including life cycle costs) project management and leadership, project scheduling, and engineering ethics.
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Credits 3CEE 2805 : Geology for Engineers
Development and composition of minerals, rocks and soils; geologic structure and deformation of rock masses; weathering, mass wasting, erosion, groundwater, streams, ocean currents and glaciers.
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CEE 3107 : Mechanics III: Fluid Behavior
Fluid properties; kinematics of particles & flow; conservation of mass, energy and momentum; fluid resistance, boundary layer theory, flow in conduits; lift and drag; turbomachines.
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MAT 2500 :D- and (CEE 2100 :D- or CEE 2105 :D-)
CEE 3301 : Unit Operations/Pro in Env Eng
Analysis of unit operations and processes in environmental engineering including sedimentation, coagulation and flocculation, absorption, filtration, disinfection, oxygen transfer, and activated sludge.
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CEE 2301 and CEE 3107 :Y or CEE 3500 :Y
CEE 3401 : Structural Analysis
Concepts of stability and determinacy; moment area, conjugate beam and energy principles; indeterminate analysis by method of consistent deformation, slope deflection, moment distribution, introduction to analysis software.
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CEE 2103 :D- or CEE 2106 :D-
CEE 3402 : Structural Steel Design
Design of structural steel members using the AISC Manual; Topics include: structural loads; ASD and LRFD design methods; local buckling; design of beams for flexure, shear, and serviceability; compression members; tension members; combined loading. Includes an integrated laboratory component.
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CEE 2103 or CEE 2106
CEE 3500 : Fluid Mechanics
Fluid properties; fluid statics, kinematics of flow; conservation of mass, energy and momentum; dynamic similiarity; fluid resistance, boundary layer theory, flow in conduits; lift and drag; potential flow; compressible flow.
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MAT 2500 :D- and (CEE 2100 :D- or CEE 2105 :D-)
CEE 3507 : Hydraulic Egr & Hydrology
Study of open channel flow, hydraulic structures, and principles of hydrology through computational procedures and experimentation.
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CEE 3107 or CEE 3500
CEE 3601 : GIS for Engineers
Basic principles of GIS as applied in civil engineering projects, including planning and design analysis of an interdisciplinary infrastructural project. Topics include data formats, georeferencing, mapping and visualization, site assessment, spatial and 3D analysis, asset management, tool automation, and sustainability.
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CEE 1601
CEE 3602 : AutoCAD/Civil 3d for Engineers
Basic principles of AutoCAD and Civil 3D as applied in civil engineering projects, including planning and designing an interdisciplinary infrastructure project. Topics include 2D/3D dimensional drawing and editing layers, dimensioning, viewpoints and scaling, grading, alignments, profiles, surfaces, and quantity takeoffs.
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CEE 1601
CEE 3705 : Engineering Economics
Components of economic analysis for decision making among alternative including cash flow diagrams, break-even analysis, money-time relationships and equivalent worth, present worth analysis, rates of return, cost estimation, pricing strategy, life cycle analysis and benefit/cost ratio analysis.
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CEE 2604 or CEE 2602
CEE 3802 : Soil Mechanics
Properties of soil as an engineering material, stresses in soil masses, consolidation and settlement, seepage, soil stabilization, and geotechnical testing.
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CEE 2103 and CEE 2805
CEE 3901 : Soil Mechanics Lab
Soil classification; techniques for determining properties of soil and soil aggregate; case histories in geotechnical engineering. One period a week.
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Credits 1Corequisites
CEE 3801
CEE 3902 : Civil Egr Materials
Basic properties of civil engineering materials including steel, Portland cement concrete, asphalt binder and concrete, aggregates, wood, masonry, and composites.
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Credits 2Prerequisites
CEE 2103 :D-
CEE 3903 : CE Materials
Basic properties of civil engineering materials including steel, Portland cement concrete, asphalt binder and concrete, aggregates, wood, masonry, and composites.
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CEE 2103 :Y
CEE 3910 : Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Experiments and demonstrations illustrating principles of flow behavior including computer-aided analysis and interpretation. Co-requisite: CEE 3500 Fluid Mechanics or permission of CEE Chair.
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Credits 1CEE 3913 : Hydraulic Egr & Hydrology Lab
Experiments and demonstrations illustrating principles of flow in open channel flow, hydraulic structures, pressure conduits, pumping and hydrology. Laboratory includes numerical simulation and analysis of experiments.
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Credits 1CEE 3921 : Environmental Egr Lab
Physical, chemical, and microbiological analyses of water and wastewater; quantitative analysis of several unit operations and processes for water and wastewater treatment plant design and control; field trips to water and wastewater processing facilities.
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Credits 1Corequisites
CEE 3321
CEE 3950 : Graphical Communications
Expressing calculations and designs through graphical techniques.
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CEE 2604
CEE 4224 : Trans Facilities Design
(CEE Senior Elective) Engineering applications of transportation design process including design philosophies, environmental impact evaluations, materials design, pavement design, and design of highway, airport, rail facilities. Use of national and state codes and computer-based design software.
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CEE 2211 and CEE 3802
CEE 4226 : Transportation System Design
(CEE Senior Elective and/or Technical or Free Elective) Engineering applications of transportation design process including design philosophies, elements of systems capacity design, intersections, and interchange design. Use of national and state codes and computer-based design software.
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CEE 2211 or CEE 3211
CEE 4331 : Solid & Hazardous Waste
(CEE Senior Elective) Solid waste generation, composition, collection, management and regulations; hazardous waste classification, regulation and management; air polution control methods.
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CEE 3301 :D-
CEE 4404 : Reinforced Concrete Design
Design of reinforced concrete members using ACI 318. Topics include: structural loads, design of flexural members (rectangular beams, t-beams and slabs), shear design, serviceability, column design, and detailing. Includes an integrated laboratory component.
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CEE 3401
CEE 4521 : Water Resources Egr Design
(CEE Senior Elective) Design fundamentals of hydrology and open channel hydraulics using production-level programs. Topics include design storms, storm water design and open-channel river modeling.
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CEE 3507 :D-
CEE 4601 : CEE Capstone Design 1
Relationships among planning, design, and construction processes for civil engineering projects. Multidisciplinary team feasibility study, alternatives analysis, and development of a conceptual design in civil engineering. Seminars on professional practice.
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CEE 2701 or CEE 4226 :Y or CEE 4331 :Y or CEE 4404 :Y or CEE 4521 :Y or CEE 4801 :Y
CEE 4602 : Professional Practice in CEE
Relationships among planning, design, and construction processes for civil engineering projects. Multidisciplinary team feasibility/alternative study focusing on conceptual design. Seminars on career choices, ethics, business, public policy, and leadership.
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Credits 2CEE 4606 : CEE Capstone Design 2
Culminating design experience in civil engineering. Written and oral reports on a design project in one or more civil engineering disciplines.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
CEE 4601 and CEE 4224 or CEE 4226 or CEE 4331 or CEE 4404 or CEE 4521 or CEE 4801
CEE 4607 : Selected Topics in CEE
Specialty class in or independent study on a current engineering topic. Section numbers below 10 are technical electives within the CEE curriculum.
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Credits 3CEE 4609 : CEE Special Topics
Specialty class in or independent study on an engineering topic. Civil Engineering with permission of chair.
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Credits 1CEE 4610 : Intern'l. Res. Collaboration
Research performed off campus at an international destination. Topic, program, and work plan must be pre-approved. Requires approval of Chair.
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Credits 3CEE 4611 : Civ Engr Service Learning
Service learning experience related to civil engineering. Mandatory weekly group meetings for preparation and reflection on service activities and their impacts. Consent of instructor required.
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Credits 1CEE 4612 : CEE Undergraduate Research
(Technical Elective) Individual participation in modern analytical or experimental research activities under faculty supervision; required technical report and presentation at end of semester. Consent of department chair required.
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Credits 3CEE 4613 : CEE Service Learning Project
Service learning design project focused on civil engineering topics. Students must identify the project and submit a proposal describing the project to the department for review prior to enrolling in the course. Requires approval of Chair.
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Credits 3CEE 4614 : Prof Devel Topics in CEE
Specialty class in or independent study on an engineering topic. Civil Engineering with permission of chair.
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Credits 3CEE 4702 : Construction Engineering
Project documents and processes from procurement through project completion. Topics include: construction methods and equipment, management, planning and scheduling, safety, quality control and assurance.
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CEE 2701
CEE 4801 : Foundation Design
(CEE Senior Elective) Soil testing, site investigation, design of both shallow and deep foundations.
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Credits 3Prerequisites
CEE 3802 :D-