| |
| CIVE200-
Introduction to Civil Engineering
/2 cr. (Annually) |
An introductory course to the world of civil engineering including significant developments in the field, both current and future. The course gives an overview of civil engineering as a profession covering aspects of concept, design, and execution through seminars, case studies, field trips, laboratory experimentation, and a hands-on group project.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE210-
Statics
/3 cr. (Every regular term) |
A course outlining vector mechanics of forces and moments; free-body diagrams; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; plane and space trusses; frames and machines; axial, shear, and moment diagrams of beams and simple frames; friction; center of gravity and centroid; area moment of inertia; computer applications.
|
| Prerequisite:MATH201 |
| Corequisite:MATH201 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE310-
Mechanics of Materials
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course on stresses, strains, and stress-strain relationship; tension and compression; torsion of circular bars; bending and shear stresses in beams; combined stresses; stress transformation and Mohr’s circle.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE210 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE311-
Structures I
/3 cr. (Annually) |
An introductory course covering influence lines; deflection of beams and frames by double integration method, moment-area theorems, and conjugate beam; introduction to indeterminate structures; approximate analysis of building frames.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE310 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE320-
Construction Materials & Technology
/2 cr. (Annually) |
A course that covers the composition and properties of engineering construction materials through hands-on laboratory experiments. The course introduces students to developments in construction equipment and technologies and includes field demonstrations.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE340-
Fluid Mechanics and Laboratory
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that deals with fluid properties, fluid static, continuity equation, Bernoulli’s equation, energy principle, momentum principle, laboratory experiments.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE350-
Environmental Engineering
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that introduces the fundamentals of environmental engineering. A screening course of major topics in environmental engineering including water and wastewater, environmental hydrology, environmental hydraulics and pneumatics, air, solid waste, noise, environmental modeling, and hazardous waste.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE351-
Environmental Microbiology
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that introduces the basic principles of environmental microbiology and discusses example applications from the natural and engineered worlds. The main goals of this course are to present an overview of important microorganisms involved in environmental systems, their ecology, their interactions with various pollutants, and their beneficial or harmful effects on humans.
|
| Prerequisite:CHEM 202 (or equivalent), MATH 201 (or equivalent) |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE360-
Surveying
/2 cr. (Annually) |
A course on the theory of measurements and errors; linear measurements; surveying instruments; leveling; angles, bearings, and azimuths; stadia measurements; traversing–field aspects; traverse computations and adjustment; topographic surveying; triangulation.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE370-
Introduction to Information Technology
/3 cr. (Annually) |
An introductory course on computer hardware. This course covers Internet technology, database systems, and the use of software tools and their integration into projects to create, manage, and exchange information with reference to civil and environmental engineering applications.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE410-
Structures II
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course on the stability and determinacy of structures; energy theorems and applications to trusses, beams, and frames; solution of statically indeterminate structures by flexibility (force) and stiffness methods; introduction to the direct stiffness method; influence lines for indeterminate structures.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE311 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE420-
Concrete I
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that covers the mechanical properties of concrete materials; ultimate strength theory of flexure and shear; flexural and shear design of beams; service load behavior; bond properties of reinforcing bars; design of solid and ribbed one-way slabs.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE311 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE421-
Concrete II
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that builds upon Concrete I and covers continuous beams; short columns, slender columns, and biaxially bent columns; wall footings, concentrically and eccentrically loaded single column footings, and combined footings; staircases; bearing walls; cantilever retaining walls; two-way slabs.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE 410 & CIVE420 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE430-
Engineering Geology
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that discusses the composition and properties of rocks; geologic processes; geologic hazards; geologic structures and engineering consequences; terrain analysis and geologic mapping; interpretation and use of geologic maps; application of geology to engineering practice.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE431-
Soil Mechanics and Laboratory
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course on soil classification and index properties; soil structure and moisture; compaction; seepage; effective stress concept; compressibility and consolidation; stress and settlement analysis; shear strength. Laboratory tests are conducted to familiarize students with soil characterization and the engineering behavior of soils.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE 310 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE440-
Hydraulics and Laboratory
/3 cr. (Annually) |
Flow in conduits, flow in open channels, flow measurements, and laboratory experiments.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE340 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE441-
Engineering Hydrology
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course outlining hydrologic principles, rainfall-runoff analysis, flood routing, frequency analysis, and ground water hydrology.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE450-
Water and Wastewater Treatment and Laboratory
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that examines the quality and treatment methods of water and wastewater; testing for physical, chemical, and biological parameters.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE350 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE460-
Highway Engineering
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that examines road vehicle performance; principles of geometric design and highways; horizontal and vertical alignment; earthwork; intersections and interchanges; parking facilities; basic traffic models; queuing theory and traffic analysis; travel demand forecasting.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE360 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE461-
Transportation Engineering and Laboratory
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that introduces the field of transportation engineering through a presentation of the basics of traffic engineering, traffic flow theory, and pavement design. The laboratory component consists of carefully structured experiments that reinforce students’ understanding of the academic concepts and principles.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE460 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE500-
Approved Experience
/0 cr. (Annually) |
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, you are expected to work eight full weeks at a recognized firm, in Lebanon or abroad, in a capacity which ensures that you apply your knowledge and acquire professional experience in the field of Civil Engineering.
|
| Prerequisite: |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE501-
Final Year Project I
/1 cr. (Annually) |
A chosen design topic and preparation of a detailed execution program for CIVE 502, through comprehensive research with the guidance and approval of the faculty.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE502-
Final Year Project II
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A supervised project in groups of normally three students aimed at providing practical design experience in a civil and environmental engineering application.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE501 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE530-
Foundation Engineering
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that covers site investigations; evaluation of data from field and laboratory tests; estimation of stresses in soil masses; applications of principles of soil mechanics to determination of bearing capacity and settlement of spread footings, mats, single piles, and pile groups.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE431 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE580-
Construction Management
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course on organization of construction projects: pre-construction activities; bidding and contracts; fundamentals of construction planning, monitoring, and control; application of construction control tools: CPM, materials management, operations analysis; and quality control.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
ELECTIVE COURSES
| CIVE503-
Special Topics in Civil and Environmental Eng'g
/3 cr. |
Special Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE581-
Specifications and Cost Estimation
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course on the structure of construction documents and their interrelationships; bidding requirements; general and particular contract conditions; administrative and procedural requirements for construction; technical specifications; construction cost estimation processes; and unit rates determination.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE610-
Advanced Structural Analysis
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that offers a review of matrix algebra; basic principles of structural analysis: stiffness, flexibility, and energy methods; direct stiffness method for plane and space trusses and frames; linear and non-linear problems; special problems; and computer programming.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE410 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE620-
Plain Concrete
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that examines portland cements; aggregates; fly ash and silica fume; admixtures for concrete; proportioning normal concrete mixtures; pumping concrete; consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete; durability; testing hardened concrete; high-strength concrete; light and heavy weight concretes; hot and cold weather concreting.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE621-
Special Topics in Concrete
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that reviews reinforced concrete design; wind load on structures; seismic design of structures; design of shear walls; brackets, corbels, and deep girders; torsion in concrete members; circular, rectangular, and elevated water tanks; spherical, conoidal, and ellipsoidal domes.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE421 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE622-
Prestressed Concrete
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on material characteristics; prestress losses; working strength design procedures; composite construction; ultimate flexural strength and behavior; shear design; continuous prestressed concrete members.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE421 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE623-
Bridges
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that discusses types of bridges; influence lines; loads and their distribution on bridges; serviceability of bridges; methods of design of bridge deck, superstructure, and substructure.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE410 and CIVE421 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE624-
Steel Design
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that examines loads on structures; philosophies of design: LRFD versus ASD; behavior, analysis, and design (according to AISC) of tension members, bolted connections, welded connections, compression members, and beams.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE410 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE625-
Strengthening & Rehabilitation of Concrete Structu
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on assessment of structural deficiency using analytical and field test methods; strengthening materials; strengthening of structural members in flexure, shear, and axial load; upgrading of gravity load-designed members for earthquake load resistance.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE630-
Applied Foundation Engineering
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on braced excavations, retaining structures, deep foundations, slope stability, and computer applications.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE530 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE631-
Environmental Geotechnics
/3 cr. |
A course on geotechnical practice in environmental protection and restoration; methods of soil and site characterization for sifting of waste repositories and site restoration; influence of physical and chemical processes in soils on the evaluation of contaminant distribution; design of waste containment systems including landfills, slurry walls, and soil stabilization; the applicability and use of geosynthetics; and, technologies for site restoration and cleanup.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE431 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE632-
Reliability-Based Design of Civil Systems
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that covers applications of reliability theory in assessing the safety
and reliability of civil systems in the presence of uncertainty; decision making and risk analysis; definition of the probability of failure; modeling uncertainty in resistance and load; limit states and limit state functions; approximate and exact methods for assessing reliability; load and resistance factor design (LRFD) in structural and geotechnical engineering; basics of design code calibration; reliability assessments of existing structures, updating reliability with load tests.
|
| Prerequisite:STAT230 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE634-
Soil and Site Improvement
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that covers compaction, admixture stabilization, foundation soil treatment, reinforced soil and composite materials, and material sites reclamation.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE640-
Hydraulic Structures
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that covers closed conduit flow, water distribution systems, transient analysis, open channel flow, flood control, culvert hydraulics, design of various hydraulic structures.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE440 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE641-
Surface Water Hydrology
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course on design storm, rainfall-runoff modeling, overland flow, flood routing, reservoir routing, simulation models, hydrologic design, urban hydrology, and stochastic hydrology.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE441 (or equivalent) |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE642-
Groundwater Hydrology
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course that deals with properties of groundwater, groundwater movement, general flow equations, steady-state well hydraulics, seepage forces, unsteady well hydraulics, infiltration, and groundwater modeling.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE441 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE643-
Hydraulics of Open Channels
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that examines gradually varied flow theory and analysis, spatially varied flow, and numerical modeling of unsteady flow in open-channels.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE440 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE644-
Coastal Engineering
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on small-amplitude wave theory, finite-amplitude wave theory, conoidal waves, solitary wave theory, wave refraction, diffraction, and reflection, wave forces, and design of maritime structures (e.g., breakwaters).
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE440 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE645-
Transport Phenomena in Surface & Subsurface Waters
/3 cr. |
A course on advection, diffusion, and dispersion of pollutants; transport in rivers and estuaries; transport in groundwater; numerical modeling; design of wastewater discharge system.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE646-
Water Resources Systems: Planning and Management
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that introduces the main concepts and principles of water resources planning and management; logical steps in engineering planning and decision making; water resource systems analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization; economic and financial analysis; flood protection and reservoir operation; and water resources management case studies.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE647-
GIS for Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that introduces the concepts and principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the perspective of water resources and environmental engineering. It provides coverage of state-of-the-art GIS methods and tools, specifically targeting water resources and environmental applications including: spatial and terrain analysis, geostatistical analysis, watershed delineation and identification of river networks, representation of groundwater and aquifer systems, time series analysis, and development of GIS integrated water and environmental models.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE647-
GIS for Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that introduces the concepts and principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from the perspective of water resources and environmental engineering. It provides coverage of state-of-the-art GIS methods and tools, specifically targeting water resources and environmental applications including: spatial and terrain analysis, geostatistical analysis, watershed delineation and identification of river networks, representation of groundwater and aquifer systems, time series analysis, and development of GIS integrated water and environmental models.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE650-
Methods of Environmental Sampling and Analysis
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on sampling techniques and instrumental methods in environmental sciences; determination of pollutants in water, air, and soil; analytical techniques; adaptation of procedures to specific matrices; case studies.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE651-
Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
AA course that deals with organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry; chemical equilibrium; reaction kinetics; acidity and alkalinity; composition, morphology, and classification of microorganisms; energy, metabolism, and synthesis; growth, decay, and kinetics; biological water quality indicators.
|
| Prerequisite:CHEM202, BIOL210 (or equivalent) |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE652-
Environmental Management and Decision Making
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that deals with mathematical programming techniques, multi-objective optimization, and the generation of alternatives, as these are used in environmental systems analysis and management; as well as introducing how considerations such as economics, uncertainty, equity, and other sociopolitical parameters may influence environmental management and decision making.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE653-
Water and Sewage Works Design
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that examines the design of water and wastewater schemes, including design reports and a literature search on the development of conventional treatment processes.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE450 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE654-
Solid Waste Management I
/3 cr. (Annually) |
A course on the nature and effects of solid wastes including hazardous wastes; engineering management principles, practices, and techniques for management of solid wastes administration; solid waste generation, storage, collection and transport, processing, resource recovery, and disposal; and, trip to a local facility.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE655-
Solid Waste Management II
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on the design of solid waste disposal schemes, including design reports and a literature search on the development of conventional treatment and disposal processes. Prerequisite: CIVE 654 or consent of instructor.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE654 or consent of instructor |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE656-
Air Pollution and Control I
/3 cr. (Annually) |
An introductory course on air pollutants, sources, and effects; emissions estimates, regulations, and monitoring techniques; particulate matter characterization; meteorology and atmospheric dispersion; and air pollution control processes.
|
| Prerequisite:CHEM202 (or equivalent) |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE657-
Air Pollution and Control II
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that examines process analysis, operational limitations, cost and performance, and evaluation of control process and equipment; and case studies, field visits, and inspection of industrial installations.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE656 or consent of instructor |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE658-
Industrial/Hazardous Waste Management
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that deals with sources, quantity, and quality of industrial wastes; basic industrial waste treatment processes; major industries, types of waste, and existing treatment practices; disposal and fate of industrial wastes.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE450 and CIVE651, or consent of instructor |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE659-
Environmental Impact Assessment
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that outlines theories and procedures of assessing environmental impact; analysis of the impact of development on various measures of environmental quality; and benefit-cost considerations in environmental impact assessment.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE450, CIVE654 and CIVE 656, or consent of instr |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE660-
Pavement Design
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course examining highway and airport pavement design; flexible and rigid pavement types and wheel loads; stresses in flexible and rigid pavements; pavement behavior under moving loads; soil stabilization.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE461 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE661-
Urban Transportation Planning I
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
An introductory course on methods and models used in transportation planning with emphasis on the urban context.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE461 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE662-
Traffic Engineering
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course outlining traffic engineering studies; traffic control of signalized and unsignalized intersections; signal control hardware and maintenance; arterial performance and operations; and, network optimization.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE461 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE666-
Transport Operations
/3 cr. |
A course that introduces probabilistic and optimization methods for designing efficient operations in freight carrier, airline, transit, and traffic modes. Topics include crew and vehicle scheduling in freight, airline, and transit modes; vehicle routing problems in carrier systems; runway and air traffic operations; operations control in transit services; and fundamental relations and models of traffic flow.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE461 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE670-
Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on the use of the computer for analysis, design, and decision making in civil engineering, including programming, numerical, and CAD methods and applications.
|
| Prerequisite:EECE 230, CIVE370 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE671-
Numerical Modeling
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that deals with ordinary differential equations: initial-, boundary-, and characteristic-value problems; partial differential equations: steady state, time dependent, and oscillatory problems; techniques: Runge-Kutta, shooting, iterative, finite difference, and finite element methods.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE672-
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
/3 cr. (Annual) |
An introductory course on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications in the planning and engineering fields, alternatives in computer-based graphics, date concepts and tools, network data management and planning applications, and implementation issues. This course satisfies the departmental requirements in all graduate engineering programs.
|
| Prerequisite: |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE673-
Infrastructure Systems Management
/3cr. (Annaual) |
A course on modeling and optimization methods and their application to inspection, performance prediction and maintenance decision making for the management of infrastructure systems.
|
| Prerequisite: |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE710-
The Finite Element Method
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on matrix algebra; energy theorems; analysis of discrete member systems; interpolation functions; numerical integration; plane stress and plane strain problems; axisymmetric problems; problems in three dimensions; plate bending.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE610 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE711-
Advanced Mechanics of Solids
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that covers theories of stress and strain; stress-strain relations, generalized Hook’s law; modes of failure, failure criteria; energy principles and applications; torsion; beams on elastic foundations; introduction to the theory of plates; thin-wall and thick-wall cylinder.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE310 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE712-
Structural Dynamics
/3 cr. |
A course on analysis of vibration of single degree, multi degree, and infinite degree of freedom systems; free and forced vibration response; analysis of dynamic response by approximate methods; introduction to earthquake engineering.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE720-
Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Members
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on building codes; limit state design; mechanical characteristics of concrete and steel reinforcement; creep and shrinkage; flexure: moment-curvature and force-deformation relationships; columns: axial force-moment-curvature relationships; shear: mechanisms of shear resistance, and truss analogy; bond and anchorage of reinforcement.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE421 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE721-
Earthquake Engineering
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course that examines the nature of earthquake ground motion; seismic hazard evaluation in engineering practice; response analysis of structures and effect of soil conditions on structural response and behavior under earthquake ground motion; design of structures under earthquake loading.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE722-
Advanced Steel Design
/3 cr. |
A course investigating stability, column strength, beam-columns, composite steel-concrete construction, plate buckling, plate girders, torsion, and combined torsion and bending.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE624 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE731-
Earth Dams
/3 cr. |
A course that examines hydraulic dams, rolled earth dams, homogenous dams, thin core dams, filters, causes of dam failures, seepage control, and seismic stability of dams.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE732-
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
/3 cr. |
A course on causative mechanisms of earthquake, earthquake magnitudes, ground motion; influence of soil conditions on site response; seismic site response analysis; evaluation and modeling of dynamic soil properties; analysis of seismic soil-structure interaction; evaluation and mitigation of soil liquefaction and its consequences; seismic code provisions and practice; seismic earth pressures, seismic slope stability and deformation analysis, seismic safety of dams and embankments, seismic performance of pile foundations, and additional current topics.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE431 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE733-
Soil Behavior
/3 cr. |
A course on soil mineralogy, soil formation, and composition; influence of geological factors on properties; colloidal phenomena in soils; soil structure; analysis of conduction phenomena (hydraulic, diffusive, thermal, and electrical); compressibility, strength, and deformation properties.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE431 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE750-
Wastewater Reclamation and Reuse
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course examining environmental issues in water reuse, risk assessment, water reclamation technologies, storage of reclaimed water, usage of reclaimed water, and planning of wastewater reclamation and reuse.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE651 and CIVE450, or CIVE652 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE751-
Air Pollution Modeling
/3 cr. |
A course that deals with mathematical models, air pollution meteorology, plume rise, dispersion and atmospheric chemistry, meteorological models, as well as Gaussian, statistical, and other special application models.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE656 or consent of instructor |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE752-
Environmental Case Studies and Conflict Resolution
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on case studies in environmental management: pesticide application, air pollution, solid waste landfilling, wastewater treatment facilities, oil exploration, ocean dumping, deep well injection, reservoirs, and water resources.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE450, CIVE 654 and CIVE 656, or consent of inst |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE753-
Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on sedimentation, filterability, permeability and fluidization, ion exchange, aeration, flotation, membrane filtration, and aerobic digestion. Experimental applications of processes.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE450 or consent of instructor |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE760-
Public Transportation
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on public transportation modes and services; single route, network, and strategic planning; tasks involved in system operations; management of public transportation; privatization issues.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE661 |
| Corequisite:CIVE 661 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE761-
Urban Transportation Planning II
/3 cr. |
A course examining advanced topics in urban transportation planning; transportation systems management techniques; travel demand analysis; discrete choice modeling of travel demand.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE661 |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE762-
Traffic Flow Theory
/3 cr. (Alternate years) |
A course on characteristics of traffic flow, density, and speed; models describing traffic flows; hydrodynamic analogue; computer simulation models.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE461 (or equivalent) |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE796-
Special Project
/3 cr. |
Special Project
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| CIVE798-
Special Topics
/3 cr. |
Special Topics
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced standing level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| ENSC600-
Air Pollution and Control I
/3 cr. Annually |
Introduction to air pollutants, sources, and effects; emissions estimates, regulations, and monitoring techniques; particulate matter characterization; meteorology and atmospheric dispersion; air pollution control processes.
|
| Prerequisite:CHEM202 or equivalent |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| ENSC610-
Solid Waste Management I
/3 cr. Annually |
A course on nature and effects of solid wastes including hazardous wastes; engineering
management principles, practices, and techniques for management of solid wastes
administration; solid waste generation, storage, collection and transport, processing, resource
recovery, and disposal; trip to a local facility.
|
| Prerequisite:Advanced Standing Level |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| ENSC612-
Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management
/3 cr. Alternate Years |
Sources, quantity, and quality of industrial wastes; basic industrial waste treatment processes; major industries, types of wastes, and existing treatment practices; disposal and fate of industrial wastes.
|
| Prerequisite:CIVE450 and CIVE 651N, or consent of instructor |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| ENSC620-
Water & Wastewater Treatment
/3 cr. Annually |
Quality and methods of treatment of water and wastewater. Testing for water and wastewater parameters.
|
| Prerequisite:None |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
| ENSC660-
Environmental Technology
/3cr.Alternate years |
Introduction to the fundamentals of environmental engineering. A screening course of selected major topics in environmental engineering including the management of air and noise pollution, solid and hazardous/industrial waste, water and wastewater.
|
| Prerequisite:Elementary Chemistry and Mathematics |
| Corequisite: |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|