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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog 
    
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Graduate Courses


 
  
  • CEE 632 - Geological Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 634 - Rock Mechanics


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 635 - Foundations Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 636 - Engineering Geophysics


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 644 - Steel Structural Design


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 650 - Unit Operations/Processes in Environmental Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 650L - Unit Operations/Processes Laboratory


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 651 - Water and Wastewater Quality Analysis


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 652 - Air Pollution Control Fundamentals


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 654 - Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 655 - Chemical Processes for Water Quality Control


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 663 - Traffic Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 664 - Airport Design


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 665 - Fire Protection Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 666 - Geometric Design of Highways


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 667 - Computer Applications in Transportation Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 668 - GIS Applications in Civil Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 676 - Earthquake Engineering


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

    Formerly
    CEG 681

  
  • CEE 677 - Design of Underground Structures


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

    Formerly
    CEG 683

  
  • CEE 678 - Applied Finite Element Analysis


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 680 - Concrete Design


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

    Formerly
    CEG 643

  
  • CEE 682 - Design of Timber Structures


    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

    Formerly
    CEG 648

  
  • CEE 695 - Special Topics


    Credits 3

    This upper-division engineering course is open to graduate students, provided it demonstrates a level of accomplishment suitable to graduate study. The Undergraduate Catalog should be consulted for a description of the course. In the Undergraduate Catalog, the course is numbered as 4XX, where the XX represents the same last two digits as the 600 course listed (for example, the description for CEE 604 appears under CEE 404).

  
  • CEE 700 - Research Methods in Civil and Environmental Engineering


    Credits 3

    Methods to improve and develop research skills and prepare students for professional careers at the graduate level. Includes principles of scientific research, ethics, writing skills, methods for compiling scientific literature, identification of research questions and specific hypotheses, presentation of research results, writing research papers, proposal preparation, preparation of grant proposals, thesis and dissertation.

  
  • CEE 703 - Turbulence


    Credits 3

    Topics include the origin of turbulence, dynamics of turbulent flows, free shear flows, bounded shear flows, transport phenomena, semiempirical theories, statistical descriptions, spectral dynamics.

    Prerequisites
      and Graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 704 - Environmental & Water Systems


    Credits 3

    Introduction to techniques to evaluating alternatives in environmental and water resources systems. Topics include southwest U.S. water economic analysis, optimization using linear and dynamic programming, systems modeling using STELLA, analysis of droughts, and current research topics. Applications focus on surface water systems, operation, and reservoirs, water distribution and environmental systems.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 413

  
  • CEE 705 - Fluid Dynamics in Porous Media I


    Credits 3

    Engineering analysis of fluid flows in porous media. Includes development of the basic equations, analysis of steady and unsteady flows, multidimensional flows, analytical solutions using conformal mapping, analog methods, finite difference and finite element modeling, and transport phenomena.

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 706 - Fluid Dynamics in Porous Media II


    Credits 3

    Finite element solution of flow problems in porous media. Topics include steady and unsteady saturated flows, unsaturated flows, mass transport problems, and coupled transport problems such as combined mass-thermal flows.

    Prerequisites
      or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 708 - Hydraulic Transients


    Credits 3

    Analysis of unsteady fluid flow problems in liquid and gas transmission systems of practical interest. Emphasis placed on computer solutions. Topics include methods of characteristics, water-hammer, effect of pumps, turbines, valves, etc.; column separation; control of transient conditions; oscillatory flow and resonance; open channel transient flow.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 709 - Numerical Methods in Mechanics


    Credits 3

    Numerical solution of partial differential equations arising from problems in mechanics. Emphasis on finite difference techniques. Topics include classification of equations: solutions of elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations; stability, consistency and convergence and nonlinear equations; multidimensional problems; systems of equations; discontinuous solutions.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 466 or ME 445 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 711 - Continuum Mechanics


    Credits 3

    Matrices and tensors, stress deformation and flow, compatibility conditions, constitutive equations, field equations and boundary conditions in fluids and solids, applications in solid and fluid mechanics.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 431 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 722 - Advanced Air Pollution Control


    Credits 3

    Fundamental chemical and physical principles of generation and control of air pollutants, and applications to pollution control equipment. Pollutant and particle formation during combustion. Gas absorption and absorption fundamentals and tower/column design. Pollution control strategies.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 452/ , MATH 432, ME 311, or equivalents. Strongly recommended: ME 314 and   or equivalents.

  
  • CEE 731 - Pavement Materials and Design


    Credits 3

    In-depth study of pavement materials such as soils, asphaltic concrete and Portland cement concrete; analytical and empirical methods for design of flexible and rigid pavements; pavement rehabilitation management. Includes highway and airfield pavements.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L, CEE 362

  
  • CEE 732 - Advanced Foundation Engineering


    Credits 3

    Detailed study and analysis of the mechanical properties of soils with applications to foundation behavior.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L, CEE 435

  
  • CEE 734 - Advanced Soil Mechanics


    Credits 3

    Stress-strain properties and shear strength of soil: settlements and stability analysis.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L

  
  • CEE 735 - Earth Dams and Embankments


    Credits 3

    Principles governing the flow of water through soils and their applications to design of earth dams and embankments. Methods of earth dam design, including earthquake design, theory of wells, and groundwater flow.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334 and CEE 478/  

  
  • CEE 736 - Earth Slopes and Retaining Structures


    Credits 3

    Analysis and design of stable earth slopes, including slopes cut from natural deposits and engineered embankments. Analysis and design of earth retaining structures. Both theoretical and practical aspects of design discussed.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L

  
  • CEE 737 - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering


    Credits 3

    Use of dynamics in geotechnical engineering, for nondestructive characterization of engineering materials, and for design of foundations subjected to dynamic loads. Geotechnical aspects of earthquake engineering, particularly effect of soils on ground-surface motions, and soil liquefaction during earthquakes.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334, CEE 334L

  
  • CEE 741 - Design of Highway Bridge Structures


    Credits 3

    Review of types of highway bridges. Application of the AASHTO Bridge Specifications including dead load, live load and impact. Design of steel, reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge superstructures and their substructures. Span lengths through 150 feet.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 444, CEE 480 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 743 - Design of Masonry Structures


    Credits 3

    Study of the principles of masonry design applied to structural design of building components and retaining walls. Discussion of wind and seismic loadings. Analysis and design of shear walls.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 480 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 744 - Design of Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures


    Credits 3

    Study of principles of prestressed concrete, both pre-tensioned and post-tensioned, applied to structural design of buildings and bridges. Discussion of effects of lateral loads on structures. Introduction to analysis and design of shear walls. Discussion of connections between members.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 480 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 745 - Advanced Topics in Concrete and Steel Structures


    Credits 3

    Advanced theoretical analysis and design of reinforced concrete, prestressed and composite steel-concrete structures. Topics include beam torsion, stability of tall columns, local buckling effects, biaxially loaded columns, composite decks, ponding on steel roofs, and introduction to prestressed concrete structures.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 480 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 747 - Introduction to Analysis and Design of Plates and Shells


    Credits 3

    Introduction to the analysis and design of plates and shell structures. Bending of flat rectangular and circular plates with various boundary and loading conditions. Membrane analysis of spherical, cylindrical shells, and shells of revolution with ring reinforcement.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 748 - Advanced Design of Timber Structures


    Credits 3

    Study of wood as an engineering material used in various types of construction. Strength properties of timber, structural properties of plywood, analysis and design of timber beams, timber columns, analysis and design of connections using nails, bolts, and adhesives.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 431 and any one of CEE 444, 480 or 482.

  
  • CEE 749 - Advanced Topics in Finite Element Analysis


    Credits 3

    Properties and applications of isoparametric elements, solids of revolution elements, plate bending elements, finite elements of dynamics, vibrations and buckling instability. Introduction to nonlinear problems using finite element analysis.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 478 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 750 - Urban Runoff Quality and Control


    Credits 3

    Study of the quality of urban runoff during wet and dry periods. Topics include: review of hydrologic concepts, modeling water quantity and quality in stormwater systems, water quality of non-point sources, control structures or Best Management Practices (BMPs), evaluation of current research, discussion of current regulations.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 413 and CEE 450 or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 751 - Advanced Topics in Wastewater Engineering


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals of aeration and gas transfer, natural systems for effluent polishing, impacts of effluent discharges in natural water systems. Wastewater reuse issues. Sludge management including dewatering, conditioning, composting, and final disposal.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing and CEE 450/  or equivalent.

  
  • CEE 752 - Advanced Water and Wastewater Analysis


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals and quantitative analysis or the standard methods used by environmental engineers to analyze drinking water and wastewater and control water quality. Topics include total organic carbon, solids analysis, alkalimetry, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, carbon absorption, ion exchange, AA spectrometry, ion chromatography (IC), phase partitioning, advanced oxidation.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 451/  and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 753 - Air Pollution Atmospheric Processes


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals of aerosol composition, formation and coagulation. Atmospheric photochemistry and atmospheric transport. Computer methods emphasized. Applications to pollution control strategies for urban areas.

    Prerequisites
    CS 117, CEE 452/  or equivalent, MATH 431.

  
  • CEE 754 - Biochemical Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals


    Credits 3

    Underlying chemical, microbiological, and biochemical principles considered when designing suspended and attached growth biological processes for water quality control. Topics covered include activated sludge design, selector design, filamentous growth control, toxicity to biological systems, biofilm processes, and design of nutrient (phosphorus and nitrogen) removal systems.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 450/  or equivalent.

  
  • CEE 755 - Advanced Physicochemical Methods for Water Treatment


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals of chemical equilibrium, ion exchange, chemical kinetics, gas transfer and absorption theory. Applications to design of water treatment facilities, including disinfection basins, ion exchange and activated carbon columns for treatment of water for drinking, agriculture, and industry.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 455/  and MATH 431 or equivalent.

  
  • CEE 756 - Advanced Waste Treatment Design


    Credits 3

    Application of optimization methods to the physical, chemical, and biological reaction engineering principles used in air, water, and solid waste treatment plant design. Review and critique of plans for existing treatment works, and incorporation of new technologies. Waste minimization.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 450/  or CEE 455/  or equivalent.

  
  • CEE 757 - Engineering Modeling of Natural Systems


    Credits 3

    Application of physical, chemical, and ecological concepts to mathematical modelling of fluid mixing, nutrient cycling and population dynamics. Applications to waste treatment and impacts in natural water systems.

    Prerequisites
    CS 117, CEE 450/ , MATH 431

  
  • CEE 758 - Air Quality Modeling


    Credits 3

    Data requirements for inputs to air quality models. Review of photochemical and transport processes used in models. Influence of local topography and meteorology. Review of photochemical computer models. Use of models in evaluation of strategies for improvement of air quality.

    Prerequisites
      or equivalent; course in numerical methods recommended.

  
  • CEE 759 - Mass Transfer in Environmental Systems


    Credits 3

    Fundamentals of mass transfer by diffusion and advection. Solutions to steady-state and transient problems in several dimensions. Applications to natural and engineered systems.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 367, MATH 432, and ME 400/  or  , or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 760 - Transportation Planning


    Credits 3

    Network representation methods; minimum-path trees; traffic assignment algorithms and their performance; trip distribution models; travel surveys and data needs; applications of statistical methods to develop methods of ownership, trip generation, vehicle occupancy, and model choice.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 761 - Transportation Demand Analysis


    Credits 3

    Problems dealing with transportation-systems as they affect travel behavior; study of the demand for transportation theoretical concepts and analytical methods; urban and regional travel demand analysis, forecasting methods and behavioral demand models.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 762 - Operations Research Applications in Civil Engineering


    Credits 3

    Analysis of civil engineering systems using operations research methods and techniques. Methods covered include optimization models in deterministic systems, network models, and modeling of stochastic systems, including queuing theory. Applications drawn from various civil engineering contexts, particularly transportation systems.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 466 or STAT 411, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 763 - Advanced Traffic Engineering


    Credits 3

    Theories of traffic flow and signal operations with application to activated, coordinated, and networked intersections using computerized models such as PASSER, NETSIM, TRANSYT, SOAP, CALSIG. Analysis of arterial/freeway operations techniques including HOV and reverse lanes, ramp metering, freeway surveillance, TSM, demand modification. Evaluation of objectives, measures of effectiveness.

    Notes
    Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 463/  or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 764 - Air Transportation


    Credits 3

    Nature of civil aviation, aviation system planning, airline operations, aircraft characteristics, airline economics, structure of the airline industry, aircraft fleet planning and scheduling, aviation safety.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 765 - Public Transportation Systems


    Credits 3

    Analysis and evaluation of mass transit systems; their operation and management: demand and cost analysis; route design, schedules and fare policy. Technology of transit systems including vehicles and structures. Transit financing. Impact on land use and environment.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 766 - Analysis of Hazardous Materials Transportation


    Credits 3

    Hazardous materials transportation analysis using probabilistic risk assessment, including concept measures, models, and methodologies; routing analysis including measures and models, background and scope of hazardous materials transportation issues; mitigation including engineering applications in risk management and emergency preparedness.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362 and graduate standing, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 767 - Human Factors in Transportation Engineering


    Credits 3

    Application of human factors to transportation system planning, design, operation, and management with emphasis on transportation safety; ergonomic principles; driver, vehicle, and guideway interaction; highway safety problems; human factors analytical methods; engineering and management solutions.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 362, or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 768 - Applied Geographic Information Systems


    Credits 4

    Review of data structures and algorithms for surfaces, volumes and time, elevation models, spatial interpolation. Error modeling and data uncertainty. Visualization of spatial data. Decision making in a GIS context. Emphasis on interdisciplinary group project constructing a data base and maps involving several areas of expertise using popular GIS software.

    Same as
    EGG 768

    Prerequisites
    EGG 668,  , and   or CS 432.

  
  • CEE 770 - Shell Structures, Bending and Membrane Theories


    Credits 3

    Analysis and design of curved thin shell structures using two methods: the approximate membrane force analysis and the exact bending moment and membrane force analysis combined. Introductions provided to the theory of elasticity and specialized solutions to partial differential equations as needed for the analysis of shell structures.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 342 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 772 - Theory of Composite Structures


    Credits 3

    Analysis and design of structures using composite materials and sandwich construction. Elasticity and failure theories of fiber composites and laminates discussed, unidirectional, multidirectional and random fiber reinforcement considered.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 774 - Introduction to Theory of Elasticity and Plasticity I


    Credits 3

    Introduction to theoretical and applied elasticity and plasticity theory-solutions to engineering problems in structural mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Response of isotropic, orthotropic and layered media to applied stresses and strains.

    Prerequisites
    MATH 431 and graduate standing only.

  
  • CEE 775 - Seismic Response of Structures


    Credits 3

    Application of principles of vibration theory to structures. Determination of natural frequencies and mode shapes using classical methods and energy techniques. Response of structures to harmonic, impulse, periodic and earthquake loadings.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 776 - Experimental Techniques in Structural Mechanics


    Credits 3

    Application of various experimental techniques to stress analysis problems. Comparison of experimental and analytical methods. Theory of electric resistance strain gages. Brittle lacquer coatings and their photoelasticity and its application including photoelastic coatings. Introduction to similitude.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 778 - Theory of Elastic Stability


    Credits 3

    Buckling of centrally loaded and eccentrically loaded compression members. Variational methods of determining critical loads. Stability of rigid frame members, effective lengths of compression members in trusses, lateral buckling of beams, torsional buckling. Buckling of compressed rings and curved bars.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 and graduate standing.

  
  • CEE 785 - Construction Engineering Management


    Credits 3

    Concepts of construction project management of heavy civil, and capital facility projects. Covers the project phases: pre-project planning, engineering, procurement, construction and start up.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 791 - Independent Study in Civil Engineering


    Credits 1 – 3

    Independent study of a selected civil engineering topic.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 795 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering


    Credits 1 – 6

    Outlet for experimental and other topics of current interest. Topics and credits to be announced.

    Notes
    May have a laboratory. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 796 - Design Project in Civil Engineering


    Credits 1 – 3

    Synthesis course to involve students in the design process from analysis and proposal to solution.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. Not permitted for students pursuing the M.S.E. Thesis option or for those in the Ph.D. Program.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEE 797 - Thesis in Civil Engineering


    Credits 3 – 6

    Notes
    May be repeated but only six credits will be applied to program.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in civil engineering.

  
  • CEE 799 - Dissertation Research


    Credits 1 – 6

    Research analysis and writing towards completion of dissertation and subsequent defense.

    Notes
    May be repeated with a maximum of 18 credits allowed to be used towards the degree.

    Grading
    S/F grading only.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in Ph.D. program and consent of advisor.

  
  • CEM 632 - Temporary Construction Structures


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 651 - Construction Estimating


    Credits 4

    Principles and procedures used in estimating construction costs. Application of quantity determination, estimate pricing, specifications, subcontractor and supplier solicitation, risk assessment and risk analysis, and final bidding preparation. Computer-based estimating used for semester project.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 653 - Construction Scheduling and Resource Optimization


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 654 - Heavy Construction Equipment & Methods


    Characteristics, capabilities, limitations, uses and selection of heavy construction equipment. Construction methods selection. Construction equipment process planning and improvement, fleet operations, and maintenance programs. Field trips.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 680 - Sustainable Construction


    Credits 3

    Overview of sustainable design and construction. Introduction to green buildings, LEED assessment process, high-performance building, and green building material.Economic analysis of green buildings.

    Prerequisites
    Consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 685 - Construction Law and Contracts


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 693 - Independent Study


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 695 - Special Topics in Construction Management


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CEM 700 - Research Methods in Construction Management


    Credits 3

    Introduction to research process, design, measurement, sampling, analysis, and results, research information resources, and literature review.

    Corequisite
      or STAT 463 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 701 - Construction Seminar II


    Credits 1

    Presentations by students on research studies or projects. Presentations and discussions by local construction industry representatives on current construction engineering and management research and practice topics.

    Prerequisites
      

  
  • CEM 705 - Construction Engineering Management


    Credits 3

    Technical project management applications for pre-project planning, design, pre-construction services, value engineering, construction, start up/commissioning and decommissioning of capital facilities.

    Corequisite
    CEM 451/  and CEM 451/  

  
  • CEM 740 - Construction Safety and Performance Improvement


    Credits 3

    Introduction to construction safety issues, regulations and ways to improve safety on the job site. Accidents and their causes, OSHA regulations, and worker safety programs. Productivity concepts, data collection, and analysis of data and factors affecting construction productivity. Means for improving production and study of productivity improvement programs.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 381 or ABS 341, and graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 750 - Advanced Construction Scheduling


    Credits 3

    Models of network theory and non-network theory for construction scheduling. Systems theory, resource leveling and resource algorithms, project diagnostics, optimum workforce/equipment movement, and as-built schedule coordination. Cost control and computer applications, and expert systems. Case studies.

    Prerequisites
    CEM 453/  and graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 751 - Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating


    Credits 3

    Advanced topics in construction estimating including value engineering, pricing strategies, and computer concepts. Development of estimating data. Computer-aided design and cost integration. Range, factor, and parametric estimating. Production factors.

    Prerequisites
    CEM 451 or   or consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 755 - Renewable Energy Capital Facility Projects


    Credits 3

    Overview of control and management of the cost, timing, and value of capital-investment in renewable energy projects such as solar thermal power plants, photovoltaic plants, biomass power plants, biofuel power plants, hydroelectric power plants, geothermal power plants, tidal power station, wave power station and on-shore/off-shore wind power plants.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 775 - Construction Operations and Management


    Credits 3

    Theory and practice of construction operations and management. Roles of the designer, owner, constructor, and construction manager. Systems approach to project, firm, and organization issues for construction management. Decision modeling. Readings, case studies, and analysis of construction problems and solutions. Computer applications, case studies.

    Notes
    May be taken concurrently with  .

    Prerequisites
    EGG 307,     

  
  • CEM 780 - Construction Engineering


    Credits 3

    Advanced topics in construction engineering addressing techniques and sequences employed in the construction of heavy and industrial projects.

    Prerequisites
    CEE 334 or CEM 330, CEE 381 or CEM 370

  
  • CEM 793 - Advanced Independent Study


    Credits 1 – 3

    Advanced independent study of a selected construction topic. Paper required.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

  
  • CEM 795 - Advanced Special Topics in Construction Management


    Credits 1 – 6

    Outlet for experimental and other topics of interest in advanced construction management. Paper required. Topics and credits to be announced.

    Notes
    May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing in major.

  
  • CEM 796 - Special Project in Construction Engineering and Management


    Credits 1 – 3

    Development and undertaking of a project investigating a topic of interest related to construction engineering or construction management.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CEM 797 - Research Thesis in Construction Engineering and Management


    Credits 1 – 3

    Development and undertaking of a research study on a contemporary topic related to construction engineering or construction management. Preparation and presentation of a research thesis. Preparation of a project report.

    Notes
    May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

    Prerequisites
    Graduate standing.

  
  • CHEM 602 - Scientific Software for the Microcomputer


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 621 - Physical Chemistry


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

  
  • CHEM 622 - Physical Chemistry II


    Graduate credit may be obtained for courses designated 600 or above. A full description of this course may be found in the Undergraduate Catalog under the corresponding 400 number.

    Notes
    Credit at the 600 level normally requires additional work.

 

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