The curriculum in civil engineering is designed to provide training in fundamental engineering sciences, certain nontechnical subjects, and all major areas of civil engineering, which will serve as a basis for entrance into civil engineering practice and/or graduate study. Technical elective courses in environmental, geotechnical, hydraulics and water resources, and structural engineering are available that allow pursuit of several programs of study or specialization. ABET course information summary for a BSCE degree BS Civil Engineering Course Pre-requisite Chain/Flowchart     ABET course information summary for a BSEnvE degree BS Environmental Engineering Course Pre-requisite Chain/Flowchart     Undergraduate/Graduate On-line Syllabi are available List of Textbooks with ISBN numbers Course offering and class schedule information for current and upcoming semesters is also available Tentative 3-year Course Offering Schedule (2005-2008) (subject to change) Jump directly to a particular course information. * Course listed with a mortarboard icon has its own course website CEE 100   Statics Syllabus   Prerequisites: MATH 211. Corequisite: PHYS 231N. Introduction to engineering problems & their solutions through a study of the statics of particles & rigid bodies. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Spring Summer BSCE BSEnvE CEE 195   Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering     Prerequisites: Permission of the Department chair. Special topics in civil and/or environmental engineering at the introductory level. 1-3 1-3 Varies Varies N/A CEE 230   Civil Engineering Materials   Properties of steel, portland cement concrete, bituminous concrete, aggregates, & timber. 3 2 hrs. 2 hrs. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 240   Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Engineering Syllabus   Prerequisites: MATH 212, Sophomore standing or higher. To provide the student of general knowledge in CAD (Computer-Aided Design/Drafting) and GIS (Geographic Information System)/GPS (Global Positioning System) methodologies that are widely used in various civil and environmental engineering fields. 3 2 hr. 4 hrs. Fall Spring BSCE BSEnvE CEE 250   Principles of Environmental Engineering     Prerequisites: CHEM 117, PHYS 231N. Fundamentals of environmental engineering. Introduction to contaminant generation, release and transport in the environment. Engineering analysis of natural systems and introduction to engineered systems control of contaminants. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSEnvE CEE 295   Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering     Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Lectures variable 1-3 variable variable variable N/A CEE 304   Introduction to Fundamentals of CEE Infrastructure Systems Syllabus   Prerequisites: Junior standing in CEE CEE infrastructure systems definitions and methodology. CEE economics basics and use. Probability theory and applications. Statistics parameters, functions, variance, regression, and correlation analysis. Professional practice issues of ethics, licensure, procurement of work, and professional interaction. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 305   Civil and Environmental Engineering Computations Syllabus   Prerequisites: Junior standing, MATH 307, CS 150. Introduction to selected numerical methods and their specific applications to solving problems in many of the areas of civil and environmental engineering. Further development of computer programming proficiency. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 310   Structures I Syllabus   Prerequisites: MEM 220. Analysis of statically determinate structures. Influence lines and structural design. Displacement calculations. Introduction to analysis of indeterminate structures. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE CEE 323   Soil Mechanics Syllabus   Prerequisites: MEM 220. Corequisite: CEE 335. Fundamental engineering properties of soil and their application to earth structures and foundations. Topics include seepage, compaction, strength, and deformation characteristics of soils. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE BSEnvE CEE 330   Hydromechanics Syllabus   Prerequisite: MATH 212 Fluid properties, fluid statics and fundamentals of fluid kinematics. Steady, incompressible conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy including real fluid energy losses. Turbulent, incompressible fluid flows in closed conduits and with a free surface. Introduction to transport processes of advection and diffusion at molecular and macroscopic scales. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 335   Soils and Hydraulics Laboratory Syllabus   Corequisites: CEE 323 and 340. Soils and hydraulics tests, including index testing, compaction, permeability, consolidation, shear tests for soils. Pipe flow, open channel flow, surface hydrology, groundwater, and hydraulic structures for hydraulics. 1 0 hr. 2 hr. Spring BSCE BSEnvE CEE 340   Hydraulics & Water Resources Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 330 Corequisites: CEE 335 Analysis of closed-conduit flow and open-channel flow.Principles of surface water hydrology and groundwater hydraulics. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE BSEnvE CEE 350   Environmental Pollution & Control Syllabus   Prerequisites: CHEM 141, MATH 211, PHYS 231N. Introduction to the fundamental principles of environmental engineering. Topics in water quality, water & wastewater treatment, air quality, & solid waste & landfills is discussed. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Summer BSCE CEE 355W   Environmental Engineering Analysis Syllabus   Prerequisites: PHYS 231N, CHEM 116N or CHEM 117 Introduction to laboratory analytical techniques used in environmental engineering analysis. Integrates field and laboratory testing with engineering analysis and design of treatment systems. 3 2 hrs. 2 hrs. Fall BSEnvE CEE 356   Public Health Engineering     Prerequisites: CEE 355W Principals of public health engineering. Includes the study of contaminant interaction with human populations, pathogen, identification and transmission in the environment and design of on-site wastewater treatment systems. 3 3 hrs. 0 hrs. Fall BSEnvE CEE 367   Cooperative Education     Prerequisites: Approval by the Department & Cooperative Education/Career Development Services in accordance with the policy for granting credit for Cooperative Education programs. Available for pass/fail grading only. Student participation for credit based on the academic relevance of the work experience, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the Department and Career Management prior to the semester in which the work experience is to take place. (qualifies as a guaranteed practicum experience) May be repeated for credit. 1-3 N/A N/A Varies N/A CEE 368   Internship     Prerequisites: Approval by the Department & Career management. Available for pass/fail grading only. Academic requirements will be established by the Department and will vary with the amount of credit desired. Allow students an opportunity to gain short duration career-related experience. (qualifies as a guaranteed practicum experience) May be repeated for credit. 1-3 N/A N/A Varies N/A CEE 369   Practicum     Prerequisites: Approval by the Department & Career management. Available for pass/fail grading only. Academic requirements will be established by the Department and will vary with the amount of credit desired. Allow students an opportunity to gain short duration career-related experience. (qualifies as a guaranteed practicum experience) May be repeated for credit. 1-3 N/A N/A Varies N/A CEE 375   Introduction to Roadway Design     This course provides an introduction to a broad range of issues impacting road design. Topics covered include characteristics of the driver and vehicle, geometric design, horizontal and vertical alignment, and pavement design. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 403W   Civil Engineering Design Project Syllabus   Prerequisites: For graduating seniors only. Group design project of civil and environmental 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) 3 1 hr. 4 hrs. Spring BSCE CEE 404   Environmental Engineering Design Project Syllabus   Synthesis of environmental engineering fundamentals into integrated systems design. Emphasis on pollution prevention and life cycle design concepts. Student projects, with instructor guidance, leading to design presentation and report. (qualifies as a guaranteed practicum experience) 3 1 hr. 4 hrs. Spring BSEnvE CEE 405   Environmental Engineering Seminar     Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of Instructor. Examines national and international opportunities in the field of environmental engineering including developing regulations that influence the industry. Prepares students for entry-level environmental engineering employment. 1 1 hr. N/A Spring N/A CEE 410   Concrete Design I     Prerequisites: CEE 230 and CEE 310. Fundamental concepts of reinforced concrete analysis and design by ultimate strength and working stress methods. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE CEE 411/511   Concrete Design II     Prerequisites: CEE 410 or Equivalent. Analysis and design of complex concrete structural members, flat and two-way slabs, special topics and introduction to prestressed concrete design. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Summer BSCE CEE 412/512   Structures II Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 310. Analysis of indeterminate structures using classical and modern techniques. Fundamental theorems of structural mechanics and their applications. Design examples and computer applications. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE CEE 415   Steel Design I     Prerequisites: CEE 310. Theory & design of steel structures using elastic & plastic design methods. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE CEE 416/516   Wood Structures Design     Prerequisites: CEE 310. Design of wood structures based on national design specification and load and resistance factor design. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE CEE 420/520   Foundation Engineering Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 323. Substance exploration, site preparation, design of shallow & deep foundations, & retaining structures. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE CEE 421/521   Earth Structures Design with Geosynthetics Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 323. Seepage and stability analysis and design of manmade and natural slopes and retaining structures. Applications of geosyntheticis material to seepage control, reinforcement of earth works, and containment of hazardous materials. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE CEE 430/530   Introduction to Earthquake Engineering Syllabus   Prerequisites: Senior standing & Permission of the instructor. An overview of earthquake processes and details of the characteristics of destructive ground motion; the effects of such motion on civil engineering structures; reviews of current design practice in mitigating earthquake hazards for various civil engineering structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, lifelines, ports and harbors, etc. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE CEE 440/540   Hydraulic Engineering Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 340. Hydraulic transients; flow control structures; sediment transport; computer analysis of hydraulic systems. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 446/546   Urban Stormwater Hydrology Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 340. Storm rainfall analysis, design rainfall hyetographs, runoff calculation procedures, detention basins, use of mathematical models to analyze & design urban storm drainage systems. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Summer BSCE BSEnvE CEE 447/547   Groundwater Hydraulics     Prerequisites: CEE 340. Description of well hydraulics in single & multiple well systems. Determination of aquifer parameters from pumping tests. Use of computer models to predict effect on water table of multiple well systems. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE BSEnvE CEE 450/550   Water Distribution & Waste Water Collection System Design Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 330. Corequisite: CEE 340. Design of water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems & appurtenances. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 451   Water & Waste Water Treatment Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 250, CEE 330 and CEE 350. Discussion of water quality constituents & introduction to the design & operation of water & waste water treatment facilities. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE BSEnvE CEE 452/552   Air Quality     Prerequisites: CEE 250 or CEE 350 Study of air quality management standards and regulations and pollutant dynamics. Design and operation of emission control equipment for mobile and stationary sources of air pollution. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE BSEnvE CEE 454/554   Hazardous Waste Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 250 or CEE 350 Study of sources, generation rates, and characteristics of hazardous wastes and their regulation, handling and design of treatment and disposal facilities. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 458/558   Sustainable Development Syllabus   Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor. Overview of social, economical, technical environmental aspects of regional, national and international efforts to achieve sustainable development. Discussion of the integration of industrial activity and ecological concerns utilizing principles of zero emissions, pollution prevention and design for environment. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall BSCE BSEnvE CEE 470/570   Transportation Fundamentals     Prerequisites: CEE 375 or equivalent This course surveys the current practice of transportation engineering in the United States. It focuses on various ground transportation modes, and covering policy, institutional, planning and operational issues. Students are introduced to planning models, capacity analysis, traffic impact analysis, and parking studies. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 471/571   Transportation Operations I     Prerequisites: CEE 375 or equivalent This is the first course in transportation operations and traffic flow theory. Topics include traffic engineering studies, capacity analysis, intersection control, traffic flow models, shockwave analysis, signal warrant analysis, and safety analysis. Course includes applications of modeling and simulation to isolated intersections. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 482/582   Introduction Coastal Engineering Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 330 and Permission of the instructor. Classical small amplitude wave theory, wave transformations in shallow water, shoaling, refraction, diffraction, reflection, breaking. Wave induced nearshore currents and sediment transport processes. Alternatives to mitigate coastal erosion processes. Introduction to coastal structures. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring BSCE CEE 495/595   Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering     Prerequisites: Permission of the Department chair. Special topics of interest with emphasis placed on recent developments in civil and environmental engineering. 1-3 1-3 hrs. Varies Varies N/A CEE 612   Prestressed Concrete     Prerequisites: CEE 410. Analysis & design of prestressed concrete members & structures. Shrinkage, creep & losses, shear, bond & anchorages are discussed. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 618   Advanced Structural Analysis     Elastic analysis of framed structures using matrix & numerical techniques. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 640   Hydraulic Structures     Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Design of spillways, outlets, intakes, energy dissipators, & river diversion works. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 650   Pollution Prevention     Application of engineering methods to the prevention of pollution. Review of the Pollution Prevention Act & related regulations. Study of source reduction methods analysis for manufacturing, materials, & processing changes. Pollution prevention case studies. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 653   Environmental Engineering Law     Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Provides an introduction to the American legal system in the context of environmental law. Examines the close interrelationships among science, engineering, technology and the law. Develops perspectives on environmental protection and the law. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 659   Air Pollution Control   Prerequisites: CEE 552 or Permission of instructor. Application of engineering methods to control of air pollution. Review of atmospheric & health effects, regulations, air quality modeling & monitoring. Design & operation of equipment for gaseous & particulate emission control & pollution prevention. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 667   Cooperative Education     Prerequisites: Approval by the Department & Career Management in accordance with the policy for granting credit for Cooperative Education programs. Available for pass/fail grading only. Student participation for credit based on the academic relevance of the work experience, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the Department and Career Management prior to the semester in which the work experience is to take place. May be repeated for credit. 1-3 N/A N/A Varies N/A CEE 668   Internship     Prerequisites: Approval by the Department & Career management. Academic requirements will be established by the Department and will vary with the amount of credit desired. Allow students an opportunity to gain short duration career-related experience. 1-3 N/A N/A Varies N/A CEE 669   Practicum     Prerequisites: Approval by the Department & Career management. Academic requirements will be established by the Department and will vary with the amount of credit desired. Allow students an opportunity to gain short duration career-related experience. 1-3 N/A N/A Varies N/A CEE 670   Transportation Planning     Prerequisites: CEE 375 or equivalent This course covers transportation planning processes that include policy direction, transportation data, travel demand forecasting models, and decision-making/stakeholders issues. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. TBA N/A CEE 687   Dredging & Beach Engineering Syllabus   Types of dredges, factors affecting dredge performance; hydraulic dredges (cutter, hopper) & mechanical dredges systems (bucket, clamshell, etc.); shoaling rate determinations; inlet sand bypassing systems; beach renourishment schemes. Design of beach renourishment projects. 1-3 1-3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 695   Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering     Prerequisites: Permission of the Department chair. Special topics of interest with emphasis placed on recent developments in civil and environmental engineering. 1-3 1-3 hrs. Varies Varies N/A CEE 697   Independent Study in Civil Engineering     Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Individual analytical, experimental and/or design study selected by the student. Approved & supervised by the advisor. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Spring Summer N/A CEE 698   Master's Project     Individual project, investigation under the direction of the student's major professor. 1-3 1-3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Spring Summer N/A CEE 699   Thesis Research     Research leading to the Master of Science thesis. 1-6 1-6 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Spring Summer N/A CEE 710/810   Structural Dynamics     Free & forced vibration of discrete & continuous systems; elastic & inelastic response of structures under dynamic loads. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 711/811   Topics in Finite Elements     Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Brief review of basic procedures in finite element analysis. Isoparametric formulation, iterative & direct equation solver, eigen solution, static-dynamic, linear-nonlinear analysis, field problems, CST element, composite material, Garterkin method. Some computer implementation. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 712/812   Advanced Reinforced Concrete     Ultimate-strength theory, yield line methods, limit design, & other relevant advanced topics in the theory & design of concrete structures. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 715/815   Engineering Optimization I Syllabus   Formulation & solution for linear programming problems, unconstrained & constrained nonlinear optimization problems. Optimization of structures using finite element method. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 716/816   Finite Element Analysis Syllabus   Prerequisites: Permission of instructor Variational principles, analysis of continuous systems considered as assemblages of discrete elements, applications of the finite element method to the general field of continuum mechanics, convergence properties & numerical techniques. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 717/817   Bridge Structure Design     Prerequisites: CEE 410 and CEE 415 or Equivalent. Design of steel, concrete, and composite bridges using modern techniques and current specifications. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 718/818   Engineering Optimization II     Prerequisites: CEE 715/815 or ME 715/815. Sensitivity analysis of discrete systems; sensitivity analysis of distributed systems; dual methods for constrained optimization; optimization decomposition, multi-level optimization and recent developments in engineering optimization. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 719/819   Inelastic Structures     Inelastic analysis & behavior of framed structures. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 720/820   Structural Stability     Fundamentals of elastic & inelastic stability of beams, columns, & frames. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 721/821   Plates     Classical & modern methods for the solution of plates of various shapes & boundary conditions, continuous & axially loaded plates & plates on elastic supports. Design examples. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 723/823   Advanced Soil Mechanics Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 323. Study of failure theories, shear strength & compaction mechanics of soils for current practice in foundation design. Consolidation settlement analysis with numerical techniques. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 724/824   Engineering Behavior of Soils Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 323. Detailed study of physiochemical behavior of soils, fabric, rheology, effective stress path, & their applications to various geotechnical engineering problems. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 725/825   Advanced Foundation Engineering Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 420/520. Advanced analysis & design of shallow & deep foundations, drilled shafts, caissons, sheet piles, braced excavations and cofferdams. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 730/830   Soil Dynamics Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 323. Study of soil behavior under dynamic loadings. Laboratory & field techniques for determining dynamic soil properties & liquefaction potential. Design examples. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 741/841   Open-Channel Flow     Prerequisites: CEE 340. Momentum & energy principles, uniform flows, gradually varied flow, rapidly varied flow, channel controls, introduction to unsteady flow. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 747/847   Groundwater Flow Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 340. Mathematical formulation of the laws governing groundwater movement & the possible accompanying transport of environmentally hazardous contaminants. Discussion of existing computer models. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 748/848   Advanced Hydrology     Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor. Emphasis is on the physics of the different hydrologic processes of rainfall, infiltration, evaporation & runoff. Objective is to understand the dynamics of the underlying physical processes. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. As Needed N/A CEE 751/851   Physicochemical Treatment Processes Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 350. Physical & chemical processes used in treatment of water & wastewater are covered. Separation, isolation, & reaction processes are characterized as well as reactor engineering. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 752/852   Biological Wastewater Treatment Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 350. The use of microorganisms to treat domestic & industrial wastewaters for organics & nutrient removal are studied. Characteristics of individual wastewater component & the appropriate treatment processes to remove these components are covered. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 753/853   Advanced Processes for Water & Wastewater Treatment     Prerequisites: CEE 751 and CEE 752. Theory, operation & application of advanced water & wastewater treatment systems, including land application, dissolved solids, organic contaminant & nutrient removal processes. Emphasis on system development for wastewater reclamation/recycling. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Spring Summer N/A CEE 754/854   Environmental Engineering Microbiology   Prerequisites: CEE 350. A study of the principles & applications of microbiology involved in environmental & water resources engineering. Examination & evaluation of the effects of microorganisms in water & wastewater. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 755/855   Water Quality Management Syllabus   Characterization of water quality in natural systems & the human activities that result in contaminant input to these systems is studied. Management practices for minimizing contaminant input & for restoring contaminated waters is discussed. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 756/856   Water Quality Modeling Syllabus   Prerequisites: MATH 307 and CEE 340 and, CEE 350 or Permission of the instructor. Characterization of water quality in natural systems & the human activities that result in contaminant input to these systems is studied. Management practices for minimizing contaminant input & for restoring contaminated waters is discussed. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 761/861   Water Resources Systems Analysis Syllabus   Application of systems analysis and project evaluation techniques to water resource problems including water demand forecasting, reservoir design and operation, groundwater management and water distribution system design. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 762/862   Aquatic Chemistry in Environmental Engineering   Prerequisites: CHEM 117. Chemical reactions in natural & engineered systems are studied with emphasis placed on developing kinetic expressions & assessing chemical equilibrium. Kinetic & equilibrium expressions are applied to engineering problems to predict the reaction time & products of specified reactions. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 770/870   Transportation Safety     Prerequisites: CEE 470/570 AND CEE 471/571 or instructor's permission This course focuses on major transportation safety issues including transportation safety goals, safety of various transportation modes, identification of problematic locations, selection of safety countermeasures and their evaluation, safety data and modeling issues. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. TBA N/A CEE 771/871   Transportation Operations II     Prerequisites: CEE 470/570 AND CEE 471/571 or instructor's permission This is the second course in transportation operations and traffic flow theory. Topics covered include design of progressive signal systems, queuing theory, car following models, and applications of microscopic traffic simulation to corridor studies. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. TBA N/A CEE 772/872   Intelligent Transportation Systems     Prerequisites: CEE 470/570 or instructor's permission This course examines how ITS can be used to enhance mobility and safety. The topics covered in the course include systems engineering approach to ITS, traveler response to technologies and information, ITS planning and evaluation, and ITS deployment and operational performance. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. TBA N/A CEE 773/873   Transportation Facilities Design     Prerequisites: CEE 375 AND CEE 470/570 or instructor's permission This is a problem-solving, client-based course that is intended to give students experience in applying engineering principles to actual problem situations in civil/transportation engineering. It typically covers the planning and design, and functionality of key transportation infrastructure systems. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. TBA N/A CEE 780/880   Advanced Civil Engineering System Design     Complex transportation, environmental construction, hydraulic, geotechnical and structural engineering problems solved using the linear programming techniques including the simplex, revised simplex, and interior point methods. Sensitivity analysis. Large scale decomposition. Introduction to non-linear programming. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 782/882   Design of Coastal Structures Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 482/582. Nonlinear wave theories; wave forces on slender piles & seawalls; design of rubblemound structures; design philosophy, initial costs, maintenance costs, optimized design using stochastic methods; design of renourished beaches. Advanced alternative solutions for shore protection. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Spring N/A CEE 788/888   Coastal Hydrodynamics & Sediment Transport Processes Syllabus   Prerequisites: CEE 482/582. Time averaging wind waves & radiation stresses. Wave setup, longshore currents, rip currents & nearshore circulation-theoretical models for regular (monochromatic) & irregular waves. Wave energy dissipation models in surf zones. Vertical structure & undertow models. Sediment concentration & transport models for predicting bathymetric change. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 789/889   Computational Environmental Fluid Dynamics     Prerequisites: CEE 330 Fluid dynamics conservation laws as transport phenomena. Classical, finite-difference models for advection, diffusion & combined fluid flows. Explicit & implicit schemes to solve unsteady, free-surface fluid flow & diffusion (dispersion) problems in one & multi-dimensions. Turbulence models. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall N/A CEE 790/890   CEE Experimental Methods Syllabus   Prerequisites: MATH 212 Graduate-level overview of engineering experimental design and analysis with emphasis on statistical methods; practical and proper statistical methods applicable to multidisciplinary engineering problems. 3 3 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Spring CEE 795/895   Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering     Prerequisites: Permission of the Departmental chair. Special topics of interest with emphasis placed on recent developments in civil and/or environmental engineering. 1-3 1-3 hrs. As Needed Fall Summer Spring N/A CEE 896   Independent Study in Civil Engineering     Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Individual analytical, experimental and/or design study selected by the student. Approved & supervised by the advisor. 1-3 1-3 hrs. As Needed Fall Spring Summer N/A CEE 899   Dissertation Research     Dissertation research. 1-9 1-9 hrs. As Needed Fall Spring Summer N/A CEE 999   Civil Engineering 999     A one-hour audit registration required of all graduate students to maintain active status during the final semester prior to graduation if they are not formally enrolled in course work and have not completed all academic requirements for the degree. 1 1 hrs. 0 hr. Fall Spring Summer N/A