Civil Engineering (CIV ENG)
CIV ENG 2001 Special Topics (LEC 0.0-6.0)
This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.
CIV ENG 2002 Cooperative Engineering Training (IND 1.0-3.0)
On-the-job experience gained through cooperative education with industry, with credit arranged through departmental cooperative advisor. Grade received depends on quality of reports submitted and work supervisors evaluation.
CIV ENG 2003 Engineering Communications and Computations (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Programming and software tools (including computer aided design and drafting, computer-based mathematics, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software) with application to and emphasis on written, graphical, and oral communication in professional civil and architectural engineering practice. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 2003).
CIV ENG 2200 Statics (LEC 3.0)
Application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of equilibrium. Topics include resultants, equilibrium, friction, trusses, center of gravity and moment of inertia. Prerequisites: Physics 1135 or Physics 1111 with a grade of "C" or better; Math 1215 or Math 1221 with a grade of "C" or better; preceded or accompanied by Math 2222.
CIV ENG 2210 Mechanics Of Materials (LEC 3.0)
Application of the principles of mechanics to engineering problems of strength and stiffness. Topics include stress, strain, thin cylinders, torsion, beams, and combined stresses at a point. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 2200 with grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 2211 Materials Testing (LAB 1.0)
Designed to assist in the teaching of mechanics of materials. Topics include strain measurement, testing machines and properties of materials. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 2210.
CIV ENG 2401 Fundamentals Of Surveying (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Surveying fundamentals: leveling, directions, angles, distances, errors, traverse calculations and basic adjustments. Fundamentals of horizontal curves. Lab exercises include leveling, traversing, horizontal circular curve layout and building layout. Prerequisite: Math 1211 or preceded or accompanied by Math 1214 or 1208.
CIV ENG 2451 Engineering Drawings and Tools (LEC 3.0)
Introduction to the basics of reading and developing engineering drawings including mapping and coordinating the different trades through the use of Autodesk's AutoCAD and Revit software as well as ESRI's ArcGIS package.
CIV ENG 2601 Fundamentals Of Environmental Engineering And Science (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Course discusses fundamental chemical, physical, and biological principles in environmental engineering and science. Topics include environmental phenomena, aquatic pollution and control, solid waste management, air pollution and control, water and wastewater treatment systems, sustainability and life cycle analyses. Prerequisites:Chem 1301, Chem 1310, or Chem 1351; Math 1208, Math 1211, or Math 1214. (Co-listed with Env Eng 2601).
CIV ENG 2602 Biological Fundamentals Of Environmental Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Introduction to the function of organisms related to environmental engineering. The course focuses on both the application of organisms to removing contaminants and the effects of contaminants on organisms. Prerequisites: Bio Sci 1113 and preceded or accompanied by Civ/Env Eng 2601. (Co-listed with Env Eng 2602).
CIV ENG 3000 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0)
Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department. Consent of instructor required.
CIV ENG 3001 Special Topics (IND 0.0-6.0)
This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.
CIV ENG 3116 Construction Materials, Properties And Testing (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
A study of the origin, production, uses and general properties of construction materials accompanied by selected laboratory tests and demonstrations. Prerequisites: Math 1215, Physics 1135, Civ Eng 2211 or Min Eng 3812; Civ Eng 2210 or both Geo Eng 1150 and Min Eng 3412.
CIV ENG 3201 Structural Analysis I (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Loads on Structures. Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate beams, frames and trusses. Influence lines and moving loads. Computation of deflections. Development and use of theorems of displacement methods including slope-deflection and moment distribution to analyze statically indeterminate structures. Computer solutions. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 2200, 2210 each with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 3201).
CIV ENG 3210 Structural Design in Metals (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
The analysis and design of structural elements and connections for buildings, bridges and specialized structures utilizing structural metals. Both elastic and plastic designs are considered. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3201 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 3210).
CIV ENG 3220 Reinforced Concrete Design (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
The analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, retaining walls and footings by the elastic and ultimate strength methods, including an introduction to the design of prestressed concrete. Introduction to use of computers as a design aid tool. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3201 with grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 3220).
CIV ENG 3330 Engineering Fluid Mechanics (LEC 3.0)
Study of fluids at rest and in motion. Topics include fluid properties, statics of fluids, and the control volume approach to conservation of mass, momentum and energy. Applications include flow in pipes, pipe systems, external flow, and fluid flow measurements. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in Math 3304 and in one of Mech Eng 2340, Mech Eng 2350 or Mech 2360.
CIV ENG 3334 Water Resources Engineering (LAB 1.0 and LEC 3.0)
An introduction to the engineering of water resources; flow in closed conduits, pumps, flow in open channels, surface water hydrology, rainfall analysis, hydrograph analysis, flow routing; and ground-water hydrology. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in Civ Eng 3330 and in one of Stat 3111, Stat 3113, Stat 3115, or Stat 3117.
CIV ENG 3500 Transportation Engineering (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
A study of operating characteristics of transportation modes including highways, railways, inland waterways, airways, and pipelines. Consideration of traffic control devices, safety, system capacity, design of routes, planning of urban transportation systems, and economic evaluation of transportation alternatives. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 2401 and Civ Eng 2003.
CIV ENG 3615 Water And Wastewater Engineering (LEC 3.0)
A study of the engineering design principles dealing with the quantity, quality and treatment of water, and the quantity, characteristics, treatment and disposal of wastewater. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 2601 and at least junior standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 3615).
CIV ENG 3715 Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Analysis of geotechnical systems including soil classification, index properties, permeability, compressibility and shear strength. Basic geotechnical engineering design principles as they apply to civil constructed facilities, such as analysis of foundations and earth structures. Laboratory determination of the basic properties of soils. Prerequisite: Math 1215, Physics 1135, Geo Eng 1150 or Geology 1110; Civ Eng 2210; and preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 3330.
CIV ENG 3842 Fundamentals of Building Systems (LEC 3.0)
An examination of building life support systems and technology of interest to civil engineers in the planning, operation, and maintenance of buildings. Topics include human comfort, electrical, mechanical, water and waste, transportation, lighting, and other systems necessary for building utilization. Prerequisites: Physics 2135, Math 2222, and Junior Standing.
CIV ENG 4001 Special Topics (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.
CIV ENG 4010 Senior Seminar: Engineering In A Global Society (RSD 1.0)
Discussion of contemporary issues: public safety, health, and welfare; the principles of sustainable development; lifelong learning; impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal and political context; relationships with owners, contractors, and the public; public service; the Code of Ethics; and the Missouri licensing Statutes and Board Rules. Prerequisite: Senior standing. (Co-listed with Arch Eng and Env Eng 4010).
CIV ENG 4097 Senior Design Project (LEC 3.0)
Open-ended design projects involving one or more areas of engineering. Planning design projects, philosophy of design, and application of engineering principles to design problems. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 4448 or Arch Eng 4448; Senior standing.
CIV ENG 4099 Undergraduate Research (IND 0.0-6.0)
Designed for the undergraduate student who wishes to engage in research. Not for graduate credit. Not more than six (6) credit hours allowed for graduation credit. Subject and credit to be arranged with the instructor.
CIV ENG 4448 Fundamentals Of Construction Engineering & Management (LEC 3.0)
A study of the concepts and techniques used in large construction projects for the preparation of engineer service contracts, detailed and conceptual cost estimating, and construction scheduling analysis. Prerequisite: Junior Standing, Math 1215, and Physics 1135. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 4448).
CIV ENG 4729 Foundation Engineering (LEC 3.0)
The effect of subsoil conditions on the behavior and choice of foundations. Topics include geotechnical explorations and the design of foundations, which includes the selection of foundation types, the analysis of bearing capacity and settlement of shallow/deep foundations, and retaining walls. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3715.
CIV ENG 5000 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0)
Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department. Consent of instructor required.
CIV ENG 5001 Special Topics (LAB 0.0 and LEC 0.0)
This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.
CIV ENG 5010 Seminar (LEC 1.0)
Discussion of current topics. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
CIV ENG 5070 Teaching Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Introduction to teaching objectives and techniques. Topics include: using course objectives to design a course; communication using traditional and cutting-edge media; textbook selection; assessment of student learning; grading; student learning styles; cooperative/active learning; and student discipline. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. (Co-listed with Eng Mgt 5070, Env Eng 5070, Comp Eng 5070, Elec Eng 5070).
CIV ENG 5112 Bituminous Materials (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Properties, types, and grades of bituminous materials are presented. Emphasis is placed on usage, distress, surface treatment design, and asphalt concrete mix properties, behavior, design manufacture, and construction. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 3116.
CIV ENG 5113 Composition And Properties Of Concrete (LEC 3.0)
Properties of plastic and hardened concrete and the influence of cements, aggregates, water and admixtures upon these properties. The microstructure of cement gel and other factors are related to the behavior of hardened concrete under various types of loading and environments, drying shrinkage, creep and relaxation, fatigue, fracture, and durability. Introduction to statistical quality control of concrete production. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3116 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5117 Asphalt Pavement Design (LEC 3.0)
Structural design of flexible pavements including loading characteristics, properties of pavement components, stress distribution, and the effects of climatic variables on design criteria. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3116 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5118 Smart Materials And Sensors (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Smart structures with fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and advanced sensors. Multidisciplinary topics include characterization, performance, and fabrication of composite structures; fiber optic, resistance, and piezoelectric systems for strain sensing; and applications of smart composite structures. Laboratory and team activities involve manufacturing, measurement systems, instrumented structures, and performance tests on a large-scale smart composite bridge. Prerequisites: Senior Standing and Math 3304. (Co-listed with Aero Eng 5229, Mech Eng 5229 and Elec Eng 5270).
CIV ENG 5156 Pavement Design (LEC 3.0)
Principles of flexible and rigid pavement design including stress analysis, load and environmental effects and material characteristics; Introduction to AASHTO, PCA, AI, FAA, MEPDG, and other design methods; design of overlays and drainage system; pavement performance evaluation and rehabilitation techniques. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3116 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5181 Building Materials Physics (LEC 3.0)
Examines the effects of heat, air and moisture on the building envelop through engineering methods with examples and exercises. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330 or Mech Eng 2527. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5181).
CIV ENG 5203 Applied Mechanics In Structural Engineering (LEC 3.0)
A study of the basic relationships involved in the mechanics of structures. Topics include basic elasticity, failure criteria, fundamental theories of bending and buckling of plates and cylindrical shells for practical application in analysis and design of bridge, building floors, and shell roofs. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3201 with grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5203).
CIV ENG 5205 Structural Analysis II (LEC 3.0)
Classical displacement and force methods applied to structures of advanced design. Analysis of indeterminate structures such as continuous beams, arches, cables, and two and three dimensional frames, and trusses. Analysis of indeterminate structures involving temperature and support settlements effects. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3201 or Arch Eng 3201. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5205).
CIV ENG 5206 Low-Rise Building Analysis and Design (LEC 3.0)
Characterization of various design loads, load combinations, general methodology of structural designs against lateral loads, code-oriented design procedures, distribution of lateral loads in structural systems, application of the International Building Code in design of loadbearing wall systems, building frame system and moment-resisting frame systems. Prerequisite: Preceded and/or accompanied by Civ -Arch Eng 3210 or Civ-Arch Eng 3220. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5206).
CIV ENG 5207 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis (LEC 3.0)
Force and displacement matrix methods and computer methods applied to structural analysis. Analysis of indeterminate structures such as continuous beams, and two and three dimensional frames and trusses. Analysis of indeterminate structures involving temperature and support settlements effects using computer methods formulation. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3201 with grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5207).
CIV ENG 5208 Structural Dynamics (LEC 3.0)
This course deals with fundamental concepts and structural responses under dynamic loads. Hand calculations and computer methods are developed. Specific topics include resonance, beating phenomenon, equation of motion, dynamic properties, frequencies and mode shapes, and modal and Ritz analyses. Prerequisites: Mech Eng 2350 or equivalent; Civ/Arch Eng 3201 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5208).
CIV ENG 5209 Wind Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Introduction of wind engineering to advanced undergraduate and entry-level graduate students through structural engineering and atmospheric science fundamentals. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in Civ Eng 3201. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5001).
CIV ENG 5210 Advanced Steel Structures Design (LEC 3.0)
The design of structural steel systems into a final integrated structure. Plate girders, composite systems, stability, connections, rigid frames, single and multistory buildings, and similar type problems of interest to the student. Use of the computer as a tool to aid in the design will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3210 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5210).
CIV ENG 5220 Advanced Concrete Structures Design (LEC 3.0)
The design of structural concrete systems into a final integrated structure. Two-way slabs, long columns, connections, and discontinuity regions, deflections and cracking of beams and slabs, ACI design criteria, and similar type problems of interest to the student. Use of the computer as a tool to aid in the design will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3220 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5220).
CIV ENG 5222 Prestressed Concrete Design (LEC 3.0)
Behavior of steel and concrete under sustained load. Analysis and design of pre-tensioned and post-tensioned reinforced concrete members and the combining of such members into an integral structure. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3220 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5222).
CIV ENG 5231 Infrastructure Strengthening with Composites (LEC 3.0)
The course presents composite materials and includes principles of reinforcing and strengthening for flexure, shear, and ductility enhancement in buildings and bridges. It covers the design of existing members strengthened with externally bonded laminates and near surface mounted composites. Case studies are discussed. Prerequisites: Civ Eng / Arch Eng 3201, Civ Eng / Arch Eng 3220. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5231).
CIV ENG 5250 Air Transportation (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Runway configuration, airfield capacity, geometrics and terminal layout and design. Aircraft perfomance; navigation and air traffic control; airport planning and design; airline operations; aviation systems planning. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3500 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5260 Analysis And Design Of Wood Structures (LEC 3.0)
A critical review of theory and practice in design of modern wood structures. Effect of plant origin and physical structure of wood on its mechanical strength; fasteners and their significance in design; development of design criteria and their application to plane and three dimensional structures. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3201 with grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5260).
CIV ENG 5270 Structural Masonry Design (LEC 3.0)
Review of the theory and practice of analyzing low-rise masonry structures, materials and assembly types, constructability considerations, structural masonry components, repair and strengthening, and model code requirements to ensure adequate load resisting buildings. Prerequisites: Arch Eng 3201 or Civ Eng 3201. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5270).
CIV ENG 5330 Unsteady Flow Hydraulics (LEC 3.0)
The study of unsteady flow and its effect on closed water systems and in open channels. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3330 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5331 Hydraulics Of Open Channels (LEC 3.0)
The phenomena accompanying the flow of water in open channels, such as uniform and varied flow, critical conditions, backwater curves, hydraulic jump, hydraulic drop and applications are studied in detail. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5332 Transport Processes in Environmental Flows (LEC 3.0)
Dynamics, mixing and contaminant transport in surface water bodies, including rivers and lakes. Buoyancy modifications to the mixing and dynamics of pollutant discharges and surface water bodies. Transport of sediments. Exchange processes at the air/water and sediment/water interfaces. Prerequisite: At least a "C" in Civ Eng 3330.
CIV ENG 5333 Intermediate Hydraulic Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Application of fluid mechanics principles to the design. Kinematics of fluid motion, conservation of mass, linear and angular momentum, and energy. Requirements for similarity of fluid flow. Introduction to dynamics of fluid flows and viscous incompressible flows. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5335 Water Infrastructure Engineering (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Fundamental principles underlying comprehensive water infrastructure development; sanitary sewers, sanitary treatment facilities, stormwater sewers, stormwater detention, water power development, and hydraulic structures. The student is responsible for the planning and design of a water infrastructure development project. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5337 River Mechanics And Sediment Transport (LEC 3.0)
Formation of rivers and the laws governing river regulation and improvements, including navigation and flood protection. Principles governing sediment transport. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5338 Hydrologic Engineering (LEC 3.0)
A study of current up-to-date hydrologic techniques involving design of hydrologic input for bridges, culverts, reservoirs. Techniques involve extreme value statistics, model hydrographs, routing, etc. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3334 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5360 Water Resources And Wastewater Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Application of engineering principles to the planning and design of multipurpose projects involving water resources development and wastewater collection/treatment/disposal/systems. Latest concepts in engineering analysis are applied to evaluation of alternative solutions. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3333, 3335, 3615. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5360).
CIV ENG 5442 Construction Planning and Scheduling Strategies (LEC 3.0)
The goal of this course is to assist participants in gaining an understanding of schedule control techniques and the application of tools such as Primavera Software. Content areas to be addressed include: development of baseline schedules, progress monitoring and updating, recovery schedules, resource application and leveling. Prerequisite: Civ Eng or Arch Eng 4448. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5442).
CIV ENG 5445 Construction Methods (LEC 3.0)
Introduction to construction planning, selection of equipment and familiarization with standard methods for horizontal and vertical construction. Application of network analysis and schedules to project control. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 4448 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5445).
CIV ENG 5446 Management Of Construction Costs (LEC 3.0)
Management of construction projects from inception to completion: estimates, role of network preplanning, project monitoring and control. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 4448 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5446).
CIV ENG 5448 Green Engineering: Analysis of Constructed Facilities (LEC 3.0)
Environmentally sound design and construction practices. Includes design issues, material selection and site issues that can reduce the impact on the environment caused by the construction process. LEED certification covered in depth. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 4448 or Arch Eng 4448; and Junior Standing. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5448).
CIV ENG 5449 Engineering and Construction Contract Specifications (LEC 3.0)
Legal and business aspects of contracts and contracting procedure in the construction industry. Topics include formulation of contracts in common law, engineering services contracts, and construction project contract documents and contract administration issues. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 4448 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5449).
CIV ENG 5451 Information Technology Applications in the Construction Industry (LEC 3.0)
Study of IT in construction industry including building information modeling and mobile sensing. Topics will include: collaborative design, clash detection, level of development, BIM contracts, automated code checking, and finally, information systems specific functions such as estimating, scheduling and cost control, lean, and integrated project delivery. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 2451 or Civ Eng 4448.
CIV ENG 5452 Pre-Project Planning and Feasibility Studies (LEC 3.0)
Overview of the studies and tools needed to make go-ahead decisions for construction projects including assimilation of client needs, surveys of project area and infrastructure conditions, scope validation, team development, project planning and cost estimation, and financial feasibility. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 4448 or both Eng Mgt 3320 and Eng Mgt 1210.
CIV ENG 5453 Logistics for Construction Industry (LEC 3.0)
Overview of construction site layout, team organization, information flow, and complexities as related to: productivity improvement approaches, data gathering for analysis of construction operations, process innovation, and safety practices. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 4448 or Eng Mgt 3320.
CIV ENG 5454 Construction Technology for High-Rise Buildings (LEC 3.0)
Overview of latest construction practices and processes for high-rise buildings from foundation to roof including advanced methods, materials, equipment and systems used for the construction of high-rise buildings, as well as the associated principles of sustainable construction. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 4448 or Eng Mgt 3320.
CIV ENG 5455 Construction Industry Best Practices (LEC 3.0)
Overview of the best practices developed by the Construction Industry Institute (CII), and how they are implemented by the leading owners and contractors in the construction industry. Guest lecturers include CII staff and visiting industry subject matter experts. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 4448 or Eng Mgt 3320.
CIV ENG 5510 Geometric Design Of Highways (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Development and applications of concepts of geometric design for rural and urban highways. Design controls and criteria; elements of design, including sight distance, horizontal and vertical alignment; cross-section elements; highway types; intersection design elements; types of interchanges and interchange design elements; grade separations and clearance; development of visual elements. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3500 with grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5513 Traffic Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Introduction to multimodal transportation systems and the factors that influence the planning, design, control, operation and safety of the systems will be made. This course will also include the discussion of Intelligence Transportation Systems and how emerging technologies are changing transportation systems. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3500 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5515 Advanced Traffic Operations and Capacity Analysis (LEC 3.0)
This course will introduce students to advanced traffic operation and capacity analysis as applied to an urban highway network. It will focus on the operations and management of freeway and arterials where a signalized intersection is one of the key elements affecting traffic flow operation and determining highway capacity. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3500 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5605 Environmental Systems Modeling (LEC 3.0)
Introductory course in modeling environmental systems. Course will focus on contaminant fate and transport in the environment. Models will be developed that will include physical, chemical and biological reactions and processes that impact this fate. Prerequisites: Env Eng/Civ Eng 2601, Env Eng/Civ Eng 2602 and Env Eng/ Civ Eng 3603; or Graduate standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5605).
CIV ENG 5619 Environmental Engineering Design (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Functional design of water and wastewater facilities and other environmental cleanup systems. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3615 or Env Eng 3615. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5619).
CIV ENG 5630 Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater and Soil (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Course covers current in-situ and ex-situ remediation technologies. Current literature and case studies are utilized to provide the focus for class discussions and projects. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3615, Geo Eng 5237 or Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5630).
CIV ENG 5635 Phytoremediation and Natural Treatment Systems: Science and Design (LEC 3.0)
Students learn the scientific basics of chemical transport in soil and groundwater and learn fundamental plant physiology and processes. Students then learn how these processes are utilized in design of phytoremediation and natural treatment systems, including the most up to date literature and design guidance available. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3615 or Env Eng 3615.(Co-listed with Env Eng 5635).
CIV ENG 5640 Environmental Law And Regulations (LEC 3.0)
This course provides comprehensive coverage of environmental laws and regulations dealing with air, water, wastewater, and other media. The primary focus is permitting, reporting, and compliance protocols. The course topics include U.S. and international legal systems and judicial processes, liability, enforcement, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act (NPDES) permitting), Safe Drinking Water Act, OSGA, TSCA, RCRA, AND CERCLA. Case studies will be emphasized. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5640).
CIV ENG 5642 Sustainability, Population, Energy, Water, and Materials (LEC 3.0)
This course will examine the concepts regarding the continued advancement of humankind while maintaining our ecological niche on earth. Key topics include: population growth, poverty, and impacts of development; energy consumption, sources, storage, conservation and policy; water quality and quantity; materials and building; and policy implications. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5642 and Arch Eng 5642).
CIV ENG 5650 Public Health Engineering (LEC 3.0)
A comprehensive course dealing with the environmental aspects of public health. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 2601 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5650).
CIV ENG 5660 Introduction To Air Pollution (LEC 3.0)
Introduction to the field of air pollution dealing with sources, effects, federal legislation, transport and dispersion and principles of engineering control. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330; or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5660).
CIV ENG 5662 Air Pollution Control Methods (LEC 3.0)
Study of the design principles and application of the state-ofthe-art control techniques to gaseous and particulate emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial and transportation sources. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330; or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5662).
CIV ENG 5665 Indoor Air Pollution (LEC 3.0)
By developing a practical understanding of indoor air pollution sources, physics, chemistry and consequences, students will learn how radon, cigarette smoke, VOCs from furnishings, and so forth affect indoor air quality and apply engineering analyses to specify ventilation rates, choose furnishings and minimize occupant exposure to pollutants. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 2601 or Mech Eng 5571 or Graduate Status. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5665 and Arch Eng 5665).
CIV ENG 5670 Solid Waste Management (LEC 3.0)
A systematic study of the sources, amounts and characteristics of solid wastes and methods used for their collection, reclamation, and ultimate disposal. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 2601 with grade of "C" or better; or graduate standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 5670).
CIV ENG 5702 Geomatics (LEC 3.0)
Horizontal and vertical geodetic datums and networks. Theory, calculations and applications of State Plane Coordinate Systems. Introduction to Geographic and Land Information Systems: hardware and software issues; data quality and accuracy; resource, environmental, cadastral and governmental applications; databases; GIS/LIS trends. Introduction to Global Positioning Systems (GPS): Project planning, data collection, data processing and network adjustment applications, Kinematic and RealTime GPS applications, hardware and software options and costs. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 2401 with grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5715 Intermediate Soil Mechanics (LEC 3.0)
General principles of soil mechanics and their applications, including mineralogy, soil structure, flow through porous media, shear strength, slope stability and consolidation. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3715 with grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5716 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Geotechnical earthquake hazards and mitigations, damage to structures, plate tectonics, seismicity, wave propagation, characterization of ground motions, theory of vibrations (1-DOF), effect of local soil conditions on ground response, development of design ground motions, liquefaction, dynamic lateral earth pressures and slope stability/deformation. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3715 with a grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5729 Foundation Engineering II (LEC 3.0)
Classical earth pressure theories. Analysis of shallow and deep foundations to include bearing capacity and settlement of footings, rafts, piles, and drilled piers. Analysis of stability and design of retaining walls and anchored bulkheads. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 4729 with a grade of "C" or better. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 5729).
CIV ENG 5744 Geosynthetics in Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Geotechnical principles are applied to design of geosynthetic systems for foundation support, earth retention, drainage, and disposal of hazardous conventional wastes. Geosynthetic testing and identification. Emphasis is on design of geosynthetic earth reinforcement, roadway stabilization, filters, and waste containment systems. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3715 with grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 5750 Transportation Applications of Geophysics (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Overview of geophysical and non-destructive test methods that are commonly used to investigate transportation structures and their foundations. Emphasis is placed on bridge system substructure, bridge system superstructure, pavement, roadway subsidence, subsurface characterization and vibration measurements. Prerequisite: Junior level standing or higher. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 5761 and Geophys 5761).
CIV ENG 6000 Special Problems (IND 0.0-6.0)
Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department. Consent of instructor required.
CIV ENG 6001 Special Topics (LAB 0.0 and LEC 0.0)
This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.
CIV ENG 6010 Seminar (RSD 0.0-6.0)
Discussion of current topics.
CIV ENG 6040 Oral Examination (IND 0.0)
After completion of all other program requirements, oral examinations for on-campus M.S./Ph.D. students may be processed during intersession. Off-campus M.S. students must be enrolled in oral examination and must have paid an oral examination fee at the time of the defense/comprehensive examination (oral/ written). All other students must enroll for credit commensurate with uses made of facilities and/or faculties. In no case shall this be for less than three (3) semester hours for resident students.
CIV ENG 6050 Continuous Registration (IND 1.0)
Doctoral candidates who have completed all requirements for the degree except the dissertation, and are away from the campus must continue to enroll for at least one hour of credit each registration period until the degree is completed. Failure to do so may invalidate the candidacy. Billing will be automatic as will registration upon payment.
CIV ENG 6099 Research (IND 0.0-15)
Investigations of an advanced nature leading to the preparation of a thesis or dissertation. Consent of instructor required.
CIV ENG 6123 Pavement Management, Evaluation and Rehabilitation (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Advanced knowledge of pavement performance; pavement evaluation; implementation of pavement management at network and project levels; maintenance and rehabilitation strategies; life-cycle cost analysis. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
CIV ENG 6131 Fundamentals of Rheology & Self Consolidating Concrete (LEC 3.0)
Discuss various rheological testing protocols & models applicable to cement-based materials and present relationships between rheological parameters and workability of grout and concrete. Understand key performance characteristics of specialty concretes, including self-consolidating, underwater, pumped & shotcrete. Prerequisites: Graduate Standing.
CIV ENG 6141 Principles of Rheology (LEC 3.0)
The relation of the flow/deformation behavior of materials (liquids and flowing solids) and their internal structure is studied theoretically. The tools and most common procedures to measure the rheological properties of these materials are introduced and demonstrated. Different applications of rheology are presented and special problems discussed. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 2210 and Civ Eng 3330.
CIV ENG 6201 Analysis And Design Of Plates And Shells I (LEC 3.0)
Fundamental theories of bending and buckling of plates for practical applications in analysis and design of bridge and building floors, highway and airport pavements, and structural plate components. Shell theory with application to tanks, pressure vessels, shell roofs, and folded plate construction. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 5203 or Arch Eng 5203 or equivalent.
CIV ENG 6205 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Behavior of structural materials, elements, and systems under earthquake loads; computer methods for response analysis of lumped and distributed mass models, eigensolution techniques, response spectral analysis, design of 2-D and 3-D seismic resistant structures with current design codes. Prerequisite: Civ/Arch Eng 5208 or equivalent.
CIV ENG 6206 Stochastic Theory of Structural Dynamics (LEC 3.0)
Probability theory and application in structural dynamics. Stochastic models for earthquake-induced forces and wind effects on structure. Solutions for linear and nonlinear structures. Reliability-based evaluation of structural performance under random loading. Simulation of stochastic processes. Prerequisites: Math 3304; Mech Eng 5307 or Civ Eng 6205, and Stat 3115.
CIV ENG 6207 Finite Element Application in Structural Design (LEC 3.0)
Concepts of analysis and design. Generalized coordinate models and isoparametric derivations for one, two, and three dimensional elements. Systems with plate and shell elements. Structural instability problems. Elastic and inelastic systems for static and dynamic loads. Studies of computer programs. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 5207 or Arch Eng 5207.
CIV ENG 6208 Analysis Of Nonlinear Structures (LEC 3.0)
Inelastic behavior of structural members and connections; formulation of various models for steel and reinforced concrete including elasto-plastic, bilinear, trilinear, Ramberg-Osgood, Cheng-Mertz, and Cheng-Lou; matrix analysis of 2-D and 3-D building structures for geometric and material nonlinearity; dynamic and stability analysis. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 5207.
CIV ENG 6211 Plastic Analysis And Design Of Metal Structures (LEC 3.0)
Behavior of engineering materials in the inelastic stress range. Analysis and design of elementary structural members and frames.
CIV ENG 6213 Advanced Design in Steel and Lightweight Structures (LEC 3.0)
A critical evaluation of the theories of design and actual behavior of metal components and their connections. The basis of the development of the pertaining codes will be considered. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 5207.
CIV ENG 6221 Advanced Behavior Of Reinforced And Prestressed Concrete (LEC 3.0)
Behavior of reinforced and prestressed concrete sections, members and wall/shell-type elements subjected to bending, axial load, shear and torsion. Confinement of concrete. Various truss model theories applicable to main members and strut-tie model applicable to disturbed regions, joints, and connections. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3220 with grade of "C" or better.
CIV ENG 6331 Advanced Open-Channel Hydraulics (LEC 3.0)
Advanced studies in the field of open-channel hydraulic engineering. Each student will be assigned a research topic in open-channel hydraulics that will require a research paper and an advanced project that will require coding of algorithms to simulate the hydraulics in a river and harbor situation. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330.
CIV ENG 6335 Hydraulic Structures (LEC 3.0)
Gravity, arch, multiple arch, and buttress dams including appurtenances such as spillways, penstocks and gates. Latter part of course is designed to needs of the individual student with applications to river and harbor structures, canal and irrigation structures, and sewage structures. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3220 and 3330.
CIV ENG 6338 Advanced Hydrology (LEC 3.0)
A study of methods used in modern hydrologic analysis and design. Items of study include hydrography analysis, maximum possible storm, infiltration, design flood determination and project feasibility. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3333.
CIV ENG 6340 Urban Hydrology (LEC 3.0)
Studies of the influence of urban areas on their hydrology. Special emphasis on the principles of spatially varied unsteady flow. Model hydrographs leading toward determination of design storm flow are utilized to obtain information necessary for design of storm sewers, channels, and hydraulic structures common to urban areas. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3333.
CIV ENG 6442 Construction Administration, Planning and Control (LEC 3.0)
Study of construction project development and execution, ranging from preliminary engineering to project turnover. Key topics include bidding strategies, quality control, conceptual estimating, scheduling, progress and cost control, value engineering, safety and construction productivity. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 5445.
CIV ENG 6443 Contract Formulation And Project Delivery Systems (LEC 3.0)
Project life-cycle planning and management. Roles and responsibilities of contract participants. Construction contract formulation. Obtaining work by negotiating and by bidding. Forms and variations of project delivery systems. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 5445 or Civ Eng 5449.
CIV ENG 6445 Advanced Construction Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Study of the temporary structures and plant used in construction. Key topics include legal implications, codes and regulations, falsework, slipforming, bridge construction supports, and protection of adjacent facilities. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 5445.
CIV ENG 6501 Transportation Planning (LEC 3.0)
Study of urban development, mobility patterns, and the transportation network. Transportation modeling techniques; transportation control plans to improve air quality; consideration of the transportation disadvantaged; transportation planning in smaller cities and rural areas. Access management and site impact analysis of traffic generators. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 5513 or consent of instructor.
CIV ENG 6505 Traffic Modeling and Simulation (LEC 3.0)
Fundamentals of system simulation, components of a simulation model, traffic flow simulation approaches, traffic flow simulation software and their applications, building simulation models, verification and validation of a simulation model, output analysis, variance reduction techniques, role of simulation in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Prerequisites: Stat 3113, Civ Eng 3500 preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 5513.
CIV ENG 6511 Transportation Systems Analysis (LEC 3.0)
Concepts and principles fundamental to the planning, design, operation, and management of transportation systems using a systems perspective to transportation problems. Concepts from economics, engineering, operations research, management, psychology, and public policy analysis are used throughout. Topics include linear and non-linear programming, dynamic programming, supply-demand microeconomic framework, analysis of transportation demand, system performance, network equilibrium, simulation and associated case studies. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 5513.
CIV ENG 6600 Chemical Principles In Environmental Engineering (LEC 3.0)
The course develops fundamental chemical and physical principles underlying environmental engineering systems including drinking water, groundwater, and wastewater treatment; and natural environmental processes. Topics include adsorption, complex formation, acid-base equilibria, solubility, mass transfer and diffusion, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with Env Eng 6600).
CIV ENG 6601 Biological Principles In Environmental Engineering Systems (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Course covers the fundamental biological and biochemical principles involved in natural and engineered biological systems. (Co-listed with Env En 6601).
CIV ENG 6602 Environmental Chemistry (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
This course covers the fundamental and applied aspects of environmental chemistry including inorganic, organic, and analytical chemical principles. The course emphasizes the aquatic environmental and covers gas laws and solubility, chemical modeling, equilibria, acid-base and complexation relationships, oxidation and photochemical reactions. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in engineering or science curricula. (Co-listed with Env En 6602).
CIV ENG 6611 Physicochemical Operations In Environmental Engineering Systems (LEC 3.0)
Course covers physicochemical operations and design in water, wastewater and aqueous hazardous waste treatment systems including coagulation, precipitation, sedimentation, filtration, gas transfer, chemical oxidation and disinfection, adsorption, ion exchange. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Env Eng 6611 and Chem Eng 6330).
CIV ENG 6612 Biological Operations In Environmental Engineering Systems (LEC 3.0)
Course covers biological operations and design in water, wastewater and aqueous hazardous waste treatment systems including modeling of biological treatment processes; and design of activated sludge systems, trickling filters, rotating biological contractors, lagoons, nitrification and denitrification, and digestion processes. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3330 or equivalent. (Co-listed with Env Eng 6612).
CIV ENG 6712 Computer Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering (LEC 3.0)
Survey of computer methods of analyzing and modeling complex geotechnical engineering problems. Computer applications, data analysis, and result interpretations. Topics include constitutive modeling, foundation engineering, seepage, unsaturated flow problem, slope stability analysis, consolidation, excavation, tunneling, and dynamic soil-structure interaction. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 3715 and graduate standing.
CIV ENG 6713 Dynamics of Earth Materials (LEC 3.0)
Theory of vibration, spectral response, site-specific response spectra, detailed design of retaining structures, pile and machine foundations, soil structure interaction. Dynamic soil properties, including degradation of soil properties and liquefaction, seismic slope stability analysis problem solving. Select research topics and use of computer codes. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Civ Eng 5715.
CIV ENG 6714 Measurement Of Soil Properties (LAB 1.0 and LEC 2.0)
Laboratory determination of soil properties with emphasis on practical. Applications of test data. Tests include classification, atterberg limits, consolidation, compaction, triaxial shear tests with pore pressure measurement, and direct shear tests. Preparation of technical reports. Prerequisites: CIV ENG 3715.
CIV ENG 6715 Advanced Soil Mechanics (LEC 3.0)
Advanced topics and recent advances in theoretical soil mechanics. Topics may include stress distribution, failure theories, shear failure in ideal soils, consolidation and settlement, physico-chemical properties, and clay mineralogy. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 5715.
CIV ENG 6716 Soil Stabilization (LEC 3.0)
The application of mineralogical and physicochemical principles to soil stabilization problems and stabilization techniques for highway and foundation applications. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 5715.
CIV ENG 6717 Earth Dams And Related Problems (LEC 3.0)
The exploration for and selection of site and materials, seepage analysis, slope stability and design, embankment design, compaction, instrumentation and construction operations as they pertain to earth and rockfill dams. Prerequisite: Civ Eng 5715.
CIV ENG 6718 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics (LEC 3.0)
This is an extension of saturated soil mechanics to solve problems in which soils cannot be considered as saturated such as compacted soils, and expansive and collapsible soils in arid or semi-arid regions. Coverage of unsaturated water flow, consolidation, shear strength, and constitutive modelling of unsaturated soils and their applications. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 3715 or Civ Eng 5715. Civ Eng 6715 is recommended.
CIV ENG 6760 Inca Civilization Geotechnical Engineering Practices (LEC 3.0)
An in-depth study of geotechnical engineering practices in the mountains of Peru, including the Cuzco-Machu Picchu corridor, with emphasis on the inter-relationships between tectonics, geology, geomorphology, climate, hydrology, agriculture, quarrying, construction practices, irrigation, culture and history. A week-long field trip to Peru during Spring Break is required at student's expense. Prerequisite: Geo Eng 1150 or Civ Eng 3715 or Geo Eng 5471 or equivalent; Graduate standing. (Co-listed with Geo Eng 6407).
CIV ENG 6801 Advanced Concrete Science and Technology (LEC 3.0)
The course covers advanced notions of concrete science and technology. It discusses various aspects related to cement manufacturing, cement hydration and microstructure, use of supplementary cementitious materials and chemical admixtures, rheology and workability, mechanical properties, dimensional stability, durability, and sustainability of concrete. Prerequisites: Civ Eng 5113 or equivalent; or consent of the instructor with Graduate Standing. (Co-listed with Arch Eng 6801).