1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Civil Engineering |
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1998-1999 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Civil Engineering |
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| CE 151. Introduction to Civil Engineering | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Same as AEN 151.
| 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: PHYS 215.
| 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: CHEM 112 or CHEM 114, and MATH 192. Same as ES 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: CE 233.
| CE 301H. Mechanics of Materials | Honors | 3 cr. | |
Same as CE 301. Additional work to be arranged.
| CE 311. Properties of Materials | 2 cr. (1+3P) | |
Physical properties, tests of engineering materials. Corequisite: CE 301.
| CE 315. Determinate Structures | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Analytical and graphical analysis of determinate structures. Prerequisite: CE 233. Corequisite: CE 301.
| 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 AEN 330, E S 330, and GEN 330.
| CE 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.
| 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: CE 151, CE 222, MATH 291. Corequisite: CE 301.
| CE 355G. 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: CE 256. Corequisite: CE 331.
| CE 357. Soil Mechanics | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Same as GEN 357.
| CE 365. Indeterminate Structures I | 3 cr. | |
Structural analysis by consistent deformation, slope deflection, and moment distribution. Prerequisites: CE 301 and CE 315 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 392.
| CE 382. Hydraulic Systems Design | 3 cr. | |
Engineering design of hydraulic systems, including pipe networks, open channels, regulating structures, and pumping systems. Prerequisite: CE 331.
| 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 AEN 430, E S 430, and GEN 430.
| CE 444. Structural Steel Design | 3 cr. | |
Design of structural members and connections. Prerequisites: CE 301, CE 311, and CE 315. Corequisite: CE 365.
| CE 445. Reinforced Concrete Design | 3 cr. | |
Analysis and design of slabs, beams, columns, and footings. Prerequisites: CE 311 and CE 365.
| CE 450. Engineering Economy and Law | 3 cr. | |
Discounted cash flows, economics of engineering projects, contracts and specifications. Prerequisite: senior standing.
| CE 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.
| CE 457. Foundation Design | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Same as GEN 457.
| CE 467. Indeterminate Structures II | 3 cr. | |
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by various methods. Prerequisite: CE 365 or equivalent.
| CE 469. Structural Systems | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Design of structural systems for building and bridges. Prerequisite: CE 444. Corequisite: CE 445.
| CE 471. Highway Engineering | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Highway systems design and management. Prerequisites: CE 357, CE 450.
| CE 477. Construction Engineering | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Construction planning, equipment, and methods. Prerequisites: CE 357, CE 450.
| CE 482. Hydraulic Structures | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Engineering design of water-regulating structures. Prerequisites: CE 382 and CE 301.
| CE 483. Surface Water Hydrology | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Hydrologic cycle and relationships between rainfall and surface water runoff. Prerequisite: CE 331 or consent of instructor.
| CE 485. Design of Earthen Dams | 3 cr. (2+3P) | |
Same as GEN 485.
| CE 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 CE, 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. | |
Prerequisite: consent of department head. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits.