CE 200 - Land Surveying
Introduction to the current surveying methods and equipment as applied to mapping projects and simple construction layout. Leveling, angles and directions, distance measurements, and fundamental traverse calculations along with mapping principles are emphasized.
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CE 201 - Intro to Civil Engineering| Pre-req: | ENGR 102 | | Hours: | 1 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Overview of civil engineering disciplines and careers including structural, environmental, hydrotechnical, geotechnical and transportation engineering. Addresses the technical concepts and career opportunities in each area. Emphasis on providing guidance for success in completing undergraduate studies.
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CE 210 - Intro. CADD for Civil Engr.| Pre-req: | ENGR 102 or Consent | | Hours: | 2 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
An introduction to computeraided
design and drafting (CADD) software for communicating design plans and specifications
for civil and environmental engineering projects.
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CE 293 A-Z - Special Topics| Pre-req: | Consent | | Hours: | 1-6 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
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CE 301 - Engr Professional Development| Hours: | 1 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Non-technical issues facing graduate engineers: career paths, job search, professional registration, legal issues, engineering ethics,
professional societies, and life long learning.
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CE 305 - Introduction to Geomatics| Pre-req: | CE 210 or
consent | | Hours: | 3 | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 |
Introduction to the theory and practice of the technologies used to measure, calculate, acquire, process, and display terrain and other data for use in mapping, planning, designing, constructing, and managing the built and natural environments.
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CE 310 - Civil Engineering Materials| Pre-req: | MAE 243 | | Hours: | 3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | 
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Physical, chemical, and molecular properties of materials commonly used in civil engineering works. Influence of these properties on the performance and use of materials.
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CE 321 - Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers
Fluid properties, statics, and kinematics; conservation laws for mass, momentum, and mechanical energy; piezometric head and grade lines; dimensional analysis and similitude; weir and orifice flow; introduction to flow in pipes and open channels.
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CE 322 - Hydrotechnical Engineering| Pre-req: | CE 321 | | Hours: | 3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 |
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Flow in pipes and pipe networks; pumps; uniform and gradually varied open channel flow; design of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm water collection systems.
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CE 332 - Introduction to Transportation Engineering
Integrated transportation systems from the standpoint of assembly, haul, and distribution means. Analysis of transport equipment and traveled way. Power requirements, speed, stopping, capacity, economics, route location. Future technological developments and innovations.
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CE 347 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering| Pre-req: | Consent | | Hours: | 4 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Introduction to physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of waters and wastewaters, and fundamental principles of water
and wastewater treatment including hands-on laboratory exercises.
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CE 351 - Introductory Soil Mechanics| Pre-req: | MAE 243 | | Hours: | 4 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Introduction to geotechnical engineering,
fundamental soil properties, classification of soils, soil compaction, permeability, compressibility and consolidation of soils, shear strength, lateral earth pressures.
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CE 361 - Structural Analysis 1
Stability, determinacy, and equilibrium of structures; shear and bending moment diagrams of determinate and indeterminate beams and frames; analysis of trusses; displacement of planar structures by geometric and energy methods.
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CE 393 A-Z - Special Topics| Pre-req: | Consent | | Hours: | 1-6 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
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CE 405 - Principles of Boundary Surveying| Pre-req: | CE 205 or Consent | | Hours: | 3 |
A study of the retracement requirements for a metes and bounds survey system. The study will include interpretation and writing of the property descriptions, legal principles related to boundary establishment, and analytical approaches to boundary location.
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CE 412 - Concrete and Aggregates| Pre-req: | CE 310 or Consent | | Hours: | 3 |
Considerations and methods for the design of concrete mixes. Properties of portland cement and aggregates and their influence on the design and performance of concrete mixtures. Testing of concrete and aggregate and the significance of these tests.
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CE 413 - Construction Methods
Study of construction methods, equipment, and administration with particular emphasis on the influence of new developments in technology.
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CE 414 - Construction Engineering| Pre-req: | Senior Standing | | Hours: | 3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Other/Contact Deptment for Specific Information | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Introduce students to the role of the civil engineer in the construction process, including critical path analysis, productivity
estimation, equipment capability and selection.
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CE 415 - Flexible Pavements| Pre-req: | CE 310 | | Hours: | 3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Design, construction and maintenance of flexible pavements, including material characterization, mix design, construction methods, pavement design and evaluation, and maintenance procedures.
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CE 416 - Advanced Concrete Materials| Pre-req: | CE 412 or Consent | | Hours: | 3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 |
Microstructure and properties of portland cement pastes, rheology, maturity, strength properties, non-linear fracture mechanics, early age volume changes, creep and shrinkage models, transport mechanism and durability of concrete, special concretes.
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CE 420 - Computational Fluid Mechanics
Use of the computer in elementary hydraulics, open channel flow, potential flow, and boundary layer flow, numerical techniques for solution of algebraic equations, ordinary differential equations, and partial differential equations.
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CE 425 - Engineering Hydrology| Pre-req: | CE 321 or Consent | | Hours: | 3 | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | Syllabus |
Scientific basis of the hydrologic cycle and its engineering implications; rainfall-runoff processes, hydrographs, flood routing, and statistical methods.
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CE 427 - Water Resources Engineering
Application of hydrologic and hydraulic principles in the design and analysis of water resource systems; probability concepts and economics in water resource planning, water law, reservoir operations, hydraulic structures, flood damage mitigation, hydroelectric power, and drainage.
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CE 431 - Highway Engineering
Highway administration, economics, and finance; planning and design; subgrade soils and drainage; construction and maintenance. Design of a highway. Center line and grade line projections, earthwork, and cost estimates.
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CE 433 - Urban Transportation Planning and Design| Pre-req: | CE 332 or Consent | | Hours: | 3 |
Principles of planning and physical design of transportation systems for different parts of the urban area. Land use, social, economic, and environmental compatibilities emphasized. Evaluation and impact assessment.
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CE 435 - Railway Engineering
Development and importance of the railroad industry. Location, construction, operation, and maintenance.
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CE 436 - Pedestrian/Bike Transportation| Hours: | 3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Planning, design, operation and maintenance of
pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including multi-use trails; policies to encourage non-motorized travel; traffic calming; accessibility and ADA requirements; connections to transit.
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CE 441 - Public Health Engineering
Engineering aspects involved in control of the environment for protection of health and promotion of comfort of humans. Communicable disease control, milk and food sanitation, air pollution, refuse disposal, industrial hygiene, and radiological health hazards.
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CE 442 - Environmental Aerosol Science
This course will give an understanding of the basic principles behind aerosol generation, measurement, mechanics and toxicity for aerosols found in the environment.
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CE 443 - Environmental Science and Technology| Pre-req: | Engineering Major | | Hours: | 3 | Syllabus |
Issues of global atmospheric change, minimization and control of hazardous wastes, groundwater contamination, water pollution, air pollution, solid waste control, and management of water and energy resources.
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CE 445 - Properties of Air Pollutants
Physical, chemical, and biological behavioral properties of dusts, droplets, and gases in the atmosphere. Air pollutant sampling and analysis. Planning and operating air pollution surveys.
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CE 447 - Environmental Engineering Design| Pre-req: | CE 347 | | Hours: | 3 | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | Syllabus |
Process design of treatment/remediation systems; comparison of alternatives and preliminary cost evaluation.
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CE 451 - Foundation Engineering
Subsurface investigations and synthesis of soil parameters for geotechnical design and analysis, concepts of shallow and deep foundation design, geotechnical design of conventional retaining walls, computerized analysis and design of soil/foundation interaction; case histories.
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CE 453 - Earthwork Design
Use of soil mechanics principles in the analysis, design, and construction of earth structures. Principles of compaction and compaction control; an introduction to slope stability analysis and landslides; earth reinforcement systems, and ground improvement techniques.
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CE 454 - Geotechnical Engineering Field Methods
Soil exploration and groundwater sampling; insitu determination of properties using split spoon, cone, dilatometer, pressuremeter, and vane equipment. Instrumentation for monitoring field performance and challenges associated with exploration and monitoring in geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineering.
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CE 461 - Structural Analysis 2| Pre-req: | CE 361 or Consent | | Hours: | 3 |
Fundamental theory of statically indeterminate structures; analysis of indeterminate beams, frames, and trusses by stiffness and flexibility methods; study of influence lines for beams, frames, and trusses.
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CE 462 - Reinforced Concrete Design
Behavior and design of reinforced concrete members. Material properties, design methods and safety consideration, flexure, shear, bond and anchorage, combined flexure and axial load, footings, introduction to torsion slender columns and pre-stressed concrete.
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CE 463 - Steel Design
Material properties, design of steel bridge and building systems with emphasis on connections, beams, columns, plastic design, and cost estimates.
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CE 464 - Timber Design
Fundamentals of modern timber design and analysis. Topics include wood properties, design of beams, columns, trusses, and other structures using dimension lumber, glued-laminated products, and composites.
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CE 465 - Conceptual Design of Structures| Pre-req: | CE 361 or Consent | | Hours: | 3 |
Classification, function, and conceptual analytical understanding of structural systems and components; design codes and modeling of loads; behavior of components and systems; design principles of structural systems.
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CE 466 - Transportation Systems Rehabilitation and Maintenance.
Introduction to rehabilitation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure; definitions, issues, and problems; environmental impact, pavement and bridge maintenance, and rehabilitation methods with special consideration of stability, scour, and subsidence.
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CE 479 - Integrated Civil Engineering Design| Pre-req: | Senior Standing | | Hours: | 3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring | | Enrollment Restriction: | College of Engineering and Mineral Resources | | CIP Code: | 140801 | Syllabus |
Integration of the civil engineering curriculum by comprehensive design experience to professional standards. Project(s) are performed in student group(s) under faculty supervision.
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CE 490 - Teaching Practicum| Pre-req: | Consent | | Hours: | 1-3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.
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CE 491 - Professional Field Experience| Hours: | 1-18 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
(May be repeated up to a maximum of 18 hours.)
Prearranged experiential learning program to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.
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CE 492 - Directed Study| Hours: | 1-3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Directed study, reading, and/or research.
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CE 493 A-Z - Special Topics
Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
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CE 494 - Seminar| Pre-req: | Consent | | Hours: | 1-3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Presentation and discussion of topics of mutual concern to students and faculty.
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CE 495 - Independent Study| Hours: | 1-6 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.
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CE 496 - Senior Thesis| Pre-req: | Consent | | Hours: | 1-3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
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CE 497 - Research
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CE 498 - Honors| Pre-req: | Students in Honors Program and consent by the Honors director. | | Hours: | 1-3 | | Semester Generally Offered: | Fall/Spring/Summer |
Independent reading, study, or research.
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