CEE 403W: Civil Engineering Design Project(Required for a BSCE degree)
Group design project of civil engineering systems requiring synthesis,
data gathering, preliminary investigation, master planning, conceptual
designs, layouts, support studies, cost estimates and report writing.
Emphasis will be on alternatives, constraints, economics, use of
consultants, schedules, professional ethics and current practice, and
written and oral presentations of reports. (qualifies as a guaranteed
practicum experience) Lecture 1 hour; laboratory 4 hours; 3 credits.
Prerequisite
For graduating seniors only.
Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material
No textbook is required. Students will utilize a number of
textbooks, course materials and additional references, as required.
Course Objectives
This course is designed to apply the scientific, engineering, technical
and communication skills acquired in the four year university experience
to a civil engineering related design topic. To make a preliminary
design, including a summary of technical details, in a written and oral
report.
Topics Covered
Organization, selection of design project, design criteria
Problem statement, scope of work, schedule
Organization of manpower, teams, team leaders
Alternatives, preliminary designs
Selection of alternatives, advantages and disadvantages
Consultants input, how to use consultants effectively
Determine final design layout and design criteria
Final detailed designs
Final report preparation
Final oral presentation to faculty, consultants and others as invited
Critique of final written and oral reports
Class/Laboratory Schedule
Two 2-hour lecture/laboratory sessions per week.
Computer Applications
The students are encouraged to use, as appropriate, state-of-the-art
computer programs in all areas of the project [normally structural,
water resources (including coastal), geotechnical, environmental, and
transportation]. Final project reports are also submitted electronically
and the oral presentation is PowerPoint based and this file is also
submitted for record.
Laboratory projects
One per student and one per team. There may be more than one team each
semester, depending on the number of students.
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
This course will enhance the student's
ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physics, and engineering science to
areas of the civil/environmental engineering design problems,
ability to design and conduct experiments and to critically analyze and interpret
data,
ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to design a civil
engineering system, component, or a process satisfying these criteria,
ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams,
ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect and analyze
relevant data, and to develop a solution,
understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and of professional
practice issues such as procurement of work, bidding versus quality based
selection processes, and interaction between design and construction professional,
ability to present ideas and technical material to diverse audiences in writing,
visually and verbally,
ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global
context,
understanding of the importance of professional licensure and commitment to life-
long learning,
knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools including
computer-based tools for civil engineering analysis and design
proficiency in civil and environmental engineering.
