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CIVIL ENGINEERING (C E)
194. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
202. Computer Programming for Civil Engineers (1) I II Introduction to FORTRAN programming; basic operations, subscripting, subprograms; design of problem-solving algorithms; development of programs to solve problems in civil engineering. IR, IL. P, ENGR 102.
210. Engineering Graphics (3) GRD Representations and analysis of systems of orthographic projection and graphical methods used in engineering design and production, correlated with technical sketching. IR, 6L. 2ES, 2ED.
214. Statics (3) GRD Equivalent force systems; equilibrium; geometric properties of areas and solids; friction; virtual work; potential energy. Honors section is available. 3ES. P, PHYS 141, MATH 125B.
217. Mechanics of Materials (3) GRD Material behavior; relationship between external forces acting on elastic and inelastic bodies and the resulting behavior; stress and deformation of bars, beams, shafts, pressure vessels; stress and strain; combined stresses; columns. Honor section is available. 3ES. P, C E 214.
251. Elementary Surveying (3) I II GRD Theory of measurements and errors; vertical and horizontal control methods; topographic, public land and construction surveys; use of surveying instruments. 2R, 3L. 3ES. P, C E 210, MATH 118.
299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I
302. Numerical Analysis in Civil Engineering (3) Numerical analysis and use of digital computers in the solution of problems associated with the various fields of civil engineering. P, C E 214, ENGR 170; CR, MATH 254.
307. Contracts, Specifications and Engineering Ethics (2) I II Law as applied to engineering contracts and contract documents, including specifications; and ethics in engineering. Writing-Emphasis Course*.
310. Probability Statistics in Civil Engineering (3) I II Statistical decision theory and its application in civil engineering. Identification and modeling of non-deterministic problems in civil engineering and the treatment thereof relative to engineering design and decision making. Statistical reliability concepts. ES. P, consult department before enrolling.
320. Fluid Mechanics Laboratory (1) I II Open-channel and closed conduit studies of basic flow phenomena, with emphasis on continuity, conservation of momentum, and exchange of energy; calibration of flow-measuring devices. 3L. 1ES. CR, C E 321, A ME 250.
321. Civil Engineering Hydraulics (3) Hydrostatics, continuity, irrotational flow, pressure distributions, weirs and gates, momentum and energy, surface drag, pipe friction, form drag, pipe fitting losses. 3ES. P, C E 214, MATH 223.
322. Water Resources Engineering (3) I II Open-channel flow, natural streams and waterways, hydrologic analysis, fluid measurement apparatus, hydraulic models; economic aspects of water resources. P, C E 321, A ME 250.
330. Structural Engineering I (3) Analysis of statically determinate structures, including beams, frames and trusses; influence lines, virtual work, moment area and conjugate beam; Betti's theorem and Castigliano's theorem. 3ES. P, C E 217.
331. Structural Engineering II (3) Analysis of statically indeterminate beams, frames, and trusses; use of computer programs. 3ES. P, C E 330; CR, C E 302.
336. Structural Design in Steel (3) I II CDT Design of steel members, connections and simple structures, including tension members, laterally supported and unsupported beams, columns, beam-columns, bolted and welded connections; introduction to load and resistance factor design. 3ED. P, C E 330; CR, C E 331.
337. Structural Design in Concrete (3) Introduction to reinforced concrete design. 3ED. P, C E 330.
340. Soil Engineering (4) I II Physical and mechanical properties of soils, shear strength, consolidation, settlement, lateral earth pressures, and bearing capacity. 3R, 3L. 3ES. 1ED. P, C E 217, CHEM 103B.
360. Transportation Engineering (4) I II CDT Basis for planning, design, and operation of transport facilities; transport modes discussed include mass transit, passenger cars, bicycles, and pedestrian movement. 1ES, 2ED. P, C E 251, SIE 265, A ME 250.
361. Highway and Airport Engineering (3) I CDT Materials, construction and structural design of highways and airports. P, C E 340.
370. Water Supply and Wastewater Systems (3) I II CDT (Identical with CHEE 370, which is home).
371. Water and Wastewater Treatment Process (3) I (Identical with CHEE 371, which is home).
380. Materials Laboratory (2) I II Mechanical properties of concrete, concrete aggregates, steel, and other metals as engineering materials. 1R, 3L. 2ES. P, C E 217, CHEM 103B.
394. Practicum
a. Junior Field Trip (1) [Rpt./] II Field trip. Students are urged to take this trip in the junior year.
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
400. Civil Engineering Design (3) I II Integration of accumulated background in civil engineering course work for application to specific design projects. Interaction with practicing engineers to develop design methodologies. 3ED. P, at least 4 of C E 322, C E 337, C E 340, C E 360, or C E 370.
402. Introduction to Finite Element Methods (3) I II Theory and formulation procedures: energy and residual. One-dimensional problems: stress analysis in axial structures, steady and transient fluid and heat flow, consolidation, wave-propagation, beam-column. Two-dimensional problems: field and plane/axisymmetric, use of computer codes for solution to typical problems. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 302. May be convened with C E 502.
410. Probability in Civil Engineering (3) II Outlines the extent of uncertainties under which civil engineering designs and decisions are made. Theory and application. Advanced topics in risk-based engineering design. System reliability concepts. Statistical decision theory and its application in civil engineering. Identifying and modeling, nondeterministic problems in engineering in understanding many recently issued engineering codes. ES. P, Consult department before enrolling. May be convened with C E 510.
417. Mechanics of Materials II (3) II Three dimensional analysis of stress and strain, Castigliano's theorems, curved beams, asymmetric bending, shear center, torsion of thin-walled sections, beams on elastic foundation, nonlinear material behavior, membrane stresses in shells. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 217. May be convened with C E 517.
423. Hydrology (3) I Discussion and analysis of major topics of the hydrologic cycle and their interrelationship, such as rainfall, infiltration, evaporation, and runoff. Statistical and probabilistic methods in water supply and flood hydrology. 2ES, 1ED. P, C E 321. (Identical with HWR 423). May be convened with C E 523.
424. Hydraulic Engineering Design (3) II Application of principles of hydraulic analysis to the design of hydraulic systems. Applications will vary and include hydropower systems, stilling basins, open channel distribution and collection systems, pipe networks and pumping systems, drainage problems and other topics. P, C E 322. May be convened with C E 524.
426. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering (3) II S (Identical with ABE 426, which is home).
427. Computer Applications in Hydraulics (3) I Computer modeling of surface water hydrology, flood plain hydraulics and water distribution systems. Theoretical basis. Application and design studies. 1ES, 2ED. (Identical with HWR 427). May be convened with C E 527.
428. Introduction to Coastal Engineering (3) I Hydrodynamics of the coastal zone; coastal sediment processes and their interaction with structures; diffusion in coastal waters and marine outfall design; coastal zone management. 1ES, 2ED. P, C E 321. May be convened with C E 528.
432. Advanced Structural Design in Steel (3) I Advanced problems in the analysis and design of steel structures including beam columns, plate girders, composite construction, multi-story buildings; static and dynamic lateral and vertical loads; connections; computer applications. 3ED. P, C E 336. May be convened with C E 532.
434. Design of Wood and Masonry Structures (3) I II Determination of gravity and lateral loads on structures. Design of wood structures for axial load and bending; structural wood panels, diaphragms and shear walls. Types of masonry construction. Design of masonry structures for gravity and lateral loads. 3ED. P, C E 331; CR, C E 337. May be convened with C E 534.
437. Advanced Structural Design in Concrete (3) II Advanced problems in the analysis and design of concrete structures, design of slender columns and one- and two-way slabs; lateral and vertical load analysis of bridges and multistory buildings; introduction to design for torsion and seismic forces; use of structural computer programs. 3ED. P, C E 337. May be convened with C E 537.
440. Foundation Engineering (3) II Settlement and bearing capacity of shallow and deep foundations; beam on elastic foundation; design of footings and pile foundations; foundations on metastable soils; the use of computer codes for foundation problems. 1ES, 2ED. P, C E 340. May be convened with C E 540.
441. Earth Structures in Geotechnical Engineering (3) I Stability analysis for earth slopes, including planar, circular piecewise-linear, and composite-surface methods: analyses for static and steady-flow conditions; earth pressure theories and calculations for generalized conditions; design of rigid and flexible retaining structures; design of braced and tie-back shoring systems; design of reinforced earth walls; computer-aided analysis and design. 1ES, 2ED. P, C E 340. May be convened with C E 541.
444. Special Topics In Geomechanics (3) I Introduction to geoenvironmental engineering; physiochemical and microstructural behavior of geomaterials, effect of pollutants, design of waste disposal systems; advanced laboratory testing, geotextiles, space geomechanics, etc. P, C E 340 or consent of instructor. May be convened with C E 544.
452. Engineering Surveys (3) I CDT Solar and Polaris observations; mineral, public, and private land surveys; route surveying, curves, and earthwork; triangulation, photogrammetry, and modern engineering surveys. 2R, 3L. 1.5ES, 1.5ED. P, C E 251. May be convened with C E 552.
455. Irrigation Engineering (3) II (Identical with ABE 455, which is home). May be convened with C E 555.
458. Agricultural Drainage and Effluent Treatment (3) II (Identical with ABE 458, which is home). May be convened with C E 558.
462. Bituminous Materials (3) II Manufacture and evaluation tests for the control of bituminous materials used in highway construction and maintenance. 2R, 3L. .5ES, 2.5ED. P, C E 340 or consent of department. May be convened with C E 562.
463. Traffic Engineering (3) I Methods for the efficient and safe operation of transport facilities through analysis of capacity, safety, speed, parking, and volume data. 3ED. P, C E 360. May be convened with C E 563.
464. Airport Planning and Design (3) II Location, analysis and design of airports and airport facilities, including aircraft characteristics, site selection, configuration, capacity, access and terminals. 3ED. P, C E 360. Field trip. May be convened with C E 564.
465. Project Planning and Modeling (3) II Use of systems analysis in contemporary planning, including consideration of social, environmental and physical constraints; study of general and special purpose manual and computer-based simulation and gaming as an engineering and planning tool. .5ES, 2.5ED. P, senior status in civil engineering or consult department before enrolling.
468. Urban Transportation Planning (3) II CDT Transportation planning in relation to urban development; techniques and procedures for developing long-range regional plans. P, C E 360 or consult department before enrolling. (Identical with PLAN 468). May be convened with C E 568. Change crosslist to: (Identical with PLN 468). Spring 99
478. Introduction to Hazardous Wastes (3) I II (Identical with CHEE 478, which is home). May be convened with C E 578.
493. Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]
494. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]
497. Workshop
w. Advanced Cadastral Survey (1-4) II (Identical with RNR 497W, which is home). May be convened with C E 597W.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
502. Introduction to Finite Element Methods (3) I II For a description of course topics see C E 402. Graduate-level requirements include research on a single aspect of the finite element method. (Identical with E M 502). May be convened with C E 402.
503. Subsurface Fluid Dynamics (3) I (Identical with HWR 503, which is home).
504. Numerical Methods in Subsurface Hydrology (4) II (Identical with HWR 504, which is home).
510. Probability in Civil Engineering (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 410. Graduate-level requirements include a project paper. May be convened with C E 410.
517. Mechanics of Materials II (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 417. Graduate-level requirements include a research report on a special problem. May be convened with C E 417.
523. Hydrology (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 423. Graduate-level requirements include a project paper. (Identical with ARL 523, HWR 523). May be convened with C E 423.
524. Hydraulic Engineering Design (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 424. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and/or a design project. May be convened with C E 424.
525. Water Quality Modeling (3) II Deterministic and stochastic modeling of surface water systems with particular emphasis on water quality management functions. Applications and modifications of Streeter-Phelps technique for predicting oxygen levels in streams. P, C E 321. (Identical with HWR 525).
526. Water Quality Mangement (3) II (Identical with HWR 526, which is home).
527. Computer Applications in Hydraulics (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 427. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. (Identical with HWR 527). May be convened with C E 427.
528. Introduction to Coastal Engineering (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 428. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper. May be convened with C E 428.
532. Advanced Structural Design in Steel (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 432. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 432.
533. Plastic Analysis and Design (3) II Material and member behavior to full plastification; redistribution of forces; plastic design of continuous beams and frames; influence of axial and shear forces; deflections and rotations; alternating plasticity; shakedown analysis. P, C E 432 or consult department before enrolling.
534. Design of Wood and Masonry Structures (3) I II For a description of course topics see C E 434. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 434.
536. Prestressed Concrete Structures (3) II Behavior, analysis, and design of statically determinate and indeterminate prestressed concrete structures.
537. Advanced Structural Design in Concrete (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 437. Graduate-level requirements may include a research paper or a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 437.
540. Foundation Engineering (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 440. Graduate-level requirements include the development of computer codes for the solution of specified foundation problems or an in-depth research paper on a specific aspect of foundation engineering. May be convened with C E 440.
541. Earth Structures in Geotechnical Engineering (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 441. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and/or a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 441.
544. Special Topics In Geomechanics (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 444. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper and/or a comprehensive design project. May be convened with C E 444.
547. Seepage and Earth Dams (3) I Principles of flow in porous media; analytical and approximate solutions of confined and unconfined flow; seepage, erosion, piping and filter design; earth and rock fill dam construction and design; stability analyses. P, C E 340.
548. Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (3) I Brief statements and applications of numerical methods based on closed-form solutions, finite difference, finite element and boundary element methods for problems involving soil structure interaction such as piles, retaining walls, group piles, underground works; seepage; and consolidation. P, C E 402, C E 340.
551. Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (3) II Randomness and probability, properties of probability distribution, random walk, normal distribution, analysis of flow systems, probabilistic theory of stress distribution, variability of functions, uncertainty and material parameters, reliability applications in slope stability, bearing capacity, stochastic processes. P, C E 340. (Identical with G EN 551).
552. Engineering Surveys (3) I CDT For a description of course topics see C E 452. Graduate-level requirements include a comprehensive surveying project. May be convened with C E 452.
555. Irrigation Engineering (3) II (Identical with ABE 555, which is home). May be convened with C E 455.
558. Agricultural Drainage and Effluent Treatment (3) II (Identical with ABE 558, which is home). May be convened with C E 458.
562. Bituminous Materials (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 462. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with C E 462.
563. Traffic Engineering (3) I For a description of course topics see C E 463. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. May be convened with C E 463.
564. Airport Planning and Design (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 464. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. May be convened with C E 464.
565. Project Planning and Modeling (3) II For a description of course topics see C E 465. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. (Identical with PLAN 565). Delete crosslisting: (Identical with PLAN 565). Spring 99
568. Urban Transportation Planning (3) II CDT For a description of course topics see C E 468. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper or project. (Identical with PLN 568). May be convened with C E 468.
571. Water Quality Control (3) II Aspects of water quality maintenance; physical, chemical and biological factors in water and wastewater treatment and natural purification. 2R, 3L. Degree credit available for nonmajors only. P, CHEM 103B. (Identical with HWR 571).
573. Biodegradation of Hazardous Waste Compounds (2-3) I (Identical with CHEE 573, which is home).
574. Environmental Transport Processes (3) I (Identical with CHEE 574, which is home).
577. The Physiological Bases of Microbial Treatment Processes (3) I (Identical with CHEE 577, which is home).
578. Introduction to Hazardous Wastes (3) I II (Identical with CHEE 578, which is home). May be convened with C E 478.
584. Fundamentals of Industrial and Environmental Health (3) I (Identical with PHL 584, which is home).
587. Advanced Industrial and Environmental Health (3) II (Identical with OSH 587, which is home). Change crosslist to: (Identical with PHL 587, which is home). Delete convening statement. Spring 99
593. Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]
594. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]
596. Seminar
a. Research Topics (1) II (Identical with E M 596A).
597. Workshop
w. Advanced Cadastral Survey (1-4) II (Identical with RNR 597W, which is home). May be convened with C E 497W.
599. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
621. Sediment Transportation (3) I Erosion, transportation and deposition of sediments by flowing water; sediment properties and their measurement; bed load and suspended load movement; river behavior and control. P, C E 321.
622. Open Channel Flow (3) I Continuity, energy and momentum principles applied to unsteady flow in open channels. Numerical solutions of kinematic, diffusion and dynamic waves. Applications to dam break problem, overland flow and border irrigation. P, C E 322 or consult department before enrolling.
623. Flow through Hydraulic Structures (3) II Subcritical and supercritical flow through culverts, bridges, spillways, stilling basins, transitions, bends; hydrologic effects on inflow; pumps and turbines. P, C E 322.
624. Planning and Design of Multipurpose Water Resources Projects (3) I Design of water resource systems for surface water supply, flood control, hydropower and navigation, either as single purpose or as multipurpose projects; brief review of environmental, economic and legal aspects. P, C E 321, C E 423. Field trip.
632. Infrastructure Rehabilitation (3) I Status of infrastructure and causes of deterioration of constructed facilities. Strengthening of bridges and buildings. Application of advanced modern materials such as fiber composites in new structures and for rehabilitation of existing structures. P, C E 331, C E 336, C E 337.
633. Reinforced Concrete (3) I Inelastic behavior of beams and columns; short- and long-term beam deflections; combined bending, shear, and torsion in beams; behavior under load reversals; analysis and design of beam to column connections and shear walls. P, C E 437 or consult department before enrolling.
637. Soil-Structure Interaction (3) I Definition of soil-structure interaction, static and dynamic loading, analytic and computer solutions, two and three dimensional structure foundation combinations. P, C E 340 or C E 548 or consent of instructor.
640. Advanced Soil Mechanics (3) I Site investigation and in situ testing; shear strength of sands and clays; interpretation of laboratory test results; consolidation theory: one-dimensional infinitesimal and finite strain; slope stability. P, C E 340.
641. Advanced Foundation Engineering (3) II Shallow foundations, pile foundations, sheetpiles, bulkheads. P, C E 340.
645. Geoenvironmental Engineering (3) II Interaction of environmental and geo-technology; physiochemical properties and mechanism of pollutant transport; effects on soil and foundation behavior and ground water, analytical and numerical modeling, design of geotechnical structures and waste contaminant systems. P, C E 340 or C E 544 or consent of instructor.
646. Soil Dynamics and Machine Foundations (3) I Soil behavior under dynamic loads, measurement of dynamic soil properties, soil liquefaction, wave propagation through soils, vibration analysis of shallow and deep foundations, machine foundation design. Case histories and rehabilitation. P, C E 640.
648. Constitutive Laws for engineering Materials (3) I Statement of axioms of continuum mechanics. Strain, stress and nonlinear behavior. Laboratory testing including hyperelasticity, hypoelasticity, rate type models, plasticity review, hardening, volume change and dilatancy, softening, inherent and induced anisotropy, laboratory testing and implementation. P, C E 603, E M 505 or consult department before enrolling. (Identical with E M 648).
660. Wave Propagation in Solids (3) II Stress (acoustic) wave propagation and dispension in infinite solids and finite wave guides, application of wave propagation theory in destructive and non-destructive evaluation of materials and structures; dynamic failure behavior of materials. P, E M 603 or A ME 564A-564B (Identical with A ME 660, E M 660).
661. Structural Design of Flexible Pavements (3) I Analysis of loads, stresses, material characteristics, and environmental factors for the theoretical and practical design, construction and maintenance of pavements. P, C E 340, C E 361.
662. Structural Design in Rigid Pavements (3) II Analysis of loads, stresses, material characteristics, and environmental factors for the theoretical and practical design, construction and maintenance of these pavements. P, C E 361, C E 340.
664. Transportation Engineering (3) I Economic analysis of transport projects, including rural and urban roadways, control systems, and mass transit; discussion of environmental and financial factors. P, C E 463 or C E 563.
665. Quick Response Transportation Planning Methods (3) I Quick response transportation tools for subarea, problem and policy analysis, and strategic planning in the urban setting. (Identical with PLAN 665).
666. Highway Geometric Design (3) I Study of geometric elements of streets and highways, with emphasis on analysis and design for safety. P, C E 563 or C E 463.
667. Traffic Operations and Safety (3) II Application of traffic control devices for street and highways, design of traffic control systems, analysis and management of highway traffic, evaluation of safety. P, C E 463 or C E 563.
668. Urban Public Transportation Systems (3) I Development, operation, management, financing, evaluation and travel demand estimation for urban public transportation systems. (Identical with PLAN 668).
673. Advances in Water and Waste Reclamation and Reuse (2) I (Identical with CHEE 673, which is home).
675. Wastewater Treatment (3) I (Identical with CHEE 675, which is home).
676. Advanced Water Treatment System Designs (3) II (Identical with CHEE 676, which is home).
900. Research (1-3) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (1-3) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-12) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-12) [Rpt./]