Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: AP/OTH CREDIT IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Transfer

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course provides credit for students who have successfully completed approved examinations, such as Advanced Placement exams. This credit counts toward the total credit hours required for graduation.

Long Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This introduction will cover the essential topics and quantitative techniques in civil and environmental engineering. General engineering, engineering math, fluid mechanics, hydrology, statistics, and mass balance techniques will be presented followed by applications.

Long Title: WILD TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: A variety of topics related to chemistry and nanotechnology will be discussed. Some topics are classical while others are current. Topics may include nanocars, molecular electronics, how to form a start-up company. Grades will be based upon attendance and quizzes. Expected to be offered Spring 2016. Cross-list: CHEM 210, MSNE 210. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ENGINEERING MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141) AND MATH 101 AND MATH 102

Description: The study of equilibrium of static systems, the dynamics of a particle and particle systems, and rigid-body dynamics. Required for mechanical engineering and materials science and engineering majors. Cross-list: MECH 211.

Long Title: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The objective of this course is to develop skills in formulating and solving problems of societal development and advancement in light of increasing material, energy and water demands and decreasing resource availability. Sustainable design requires balancing economic, ecological/environmental and social issues to create physical as well as social structures that will work for current and future generations. In addition to learning to apply sustainable design principles to individual engineering and developing projects, students will be challenged to understand the application of sustainable design thinking a the municipal and corporate level. Cross-list: ENGI 302, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 502. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 302 if student has credit for CEVE 502.

Long Title: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS I

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 211 OR MECH 211

Description: Analysis of statically determinate structures; stability and determinacy; influence lines and deflections. Introduction to analysis of indeterminate structures by force and displacement methods.

Long Title: ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 101 OR (MATH 111 AND MATH 112) AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: This course explores the physical principles of energy use and its impacts on Earth's environment and climate. Topics will include energy mechanics, climate change, and the environmental impacts and future prospects of various fossil fuel and alternative energy sources. Cross-list: ENST 307, ESCI 307. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 307 if student has credit for CEVE 507.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 122 OR CHEM 152) AND MATH 102 AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: This course will discuss the history of air pollution and its effects as motivation for control of anthropogenic emissions to the atmosphere. Topics will include air pollution control strategies and regulations, predictive pollution concentration models, general ideas to reduce air pollution, and specific technologies to limit emissions of criteria pollutants and their precursors.

Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 101 or permission of instructor

Description: This course covers principles of water quality engineering, air pollution control and solid and hazardous waste management. Elements of risk assessment, global atmospheric change, and pollution prevention are also addressed to contribute to adequate-level competency in Environmental Engineering. Graduate students will write a term paper and prepare a lecture. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 510. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 310 if student has credit for CEVE 510.

Long Title: MECHANICS OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 211 OR MECH 211

Description: Analysis of stress and deformation of solids with applications to bars, beams, and columns. Study of engineering properties of materials. Applying equilibrium, compatibility, and force-deformation relationships to structural elements. Cross-list: MECH 311.

Long Title: STRENGTH OF MATERIALS LAB

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 304 AND (CEVE 311 OR MECH 311)

Description: Instruction in standard tension, compression, and torsion tests of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Includes experimental techniques and the behavior of structural elements. Prerequisites may be taken concurrently.

Long Title: UNCERTAINTY AND RISK IN URBAN INFRASTRUCTURES

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group III

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): STAT 312 OR STAT 310 OR ECON 307 OR ECON 382 OR STAT 331 OR ELEC 331

Description: This course explores methods for practical risk-based decision support, particularly for infrastructure systems. Uncertainty quantification (UQ) to external events including natural hazards is at the core of risk-informed design, operation, and mitigation actions. UQ will also guide engineering practice in the future as established by ASCE. The course emphasizes decision theory, Bayesian approaches, risk analysis tools, and infrastructure safety. Cross-list: STAT 313. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SUSTAINABLE WATER PURIFICATION FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: This course is an introduction to several innovative methods of small scale water purification which are appropriate for implementation in the developing world. Through the different components of the course, students will acquire and hone a sustainable methodology for addressing global health problems at the local level. Cross-list: BIOE 365.

Long Title: ETHICS AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 101

Description: Seminar introduces students to a framework for discussing and making ethical engineering and professional decisions. Using case studies and exercises, students will look at their own profession and its Engineering Code of Ethics as well as at the issues and risks they may face as managers and executives. Cross-list: ENGI 320, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 529. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 320 if student has credit for CEVE 529.

Long Title: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the evaluation of alternative investment opportunities with emphasis on engineering projects and capital infrastructure. Time value of money concepts are developed in the context of detailed project evaluation and presentations. In addition, concepts and applications of risk analysis and investment under uncertainty are introduced. Requires oral and written presentations by students. Cross-list: ENGI 303, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 528. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 322 if student has credit for CEVE 528.

Long Title: APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): MATH 212 AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: Study of fluid properties, fluid statics, and incompressible fluid steady flow. Includes energy and momentum equations with many applications, similitude and dimensional analysis, and viscous fluid flow in pipe networks. Required for B.S.C.E.

Long Title: ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (MECH 211 OR CEVE 211) AND (MECH 311 OR CEVE 311)

Description: Advanced topics in solid mechanics and strength of materials including energy methods, principle of virtual work, conservation laws, constitutive modeling, aspects of elasticity theory, stability and fracture mechanics with application to the analysis and design of reliable structures. Cross-list: MECH 400, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 500. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 400 if student has credit for CEVE 500.

Long Title: CHEMISTRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE LAB

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 4

Description: Students will design and perform soil and water collection and extractions for trace concentration of organic compounds and heavy metals. This course covers basic statistics and EPA-certified software for inorganic and organic property estimations needed for data reduction and report writing. Most common measures of water quality are performed by students including pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen, and spectroscopic methods.

Long Title: ATMOSPHERIC PARTICULATE MATTER

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 122 OR CHEM 152) AND MATH 102 AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: Description and examination of the processes determining the chemical and physical characteristics of atmospheric aerosol particles. Important focal points include aerosol measurements and control techniques and aerosol climate effects. Most attention will be paid to processes active in the troposphere, but important differences between the troposphere and stratosphere are addressed. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 504. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 404 if student has credit for CEVE 504.

Long Title: STEEL DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 311 OR MECH 311

Description: Design of steel members, connections, and assemblies. Behavior of a member as related to design.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to Environmental Law is intended to introduce the student to the methods used by the United States and the international community to regulate and/or allocate air, water and land resources. A key focus of this course will be the emerging area of the law of sustainable development, including the implementation of full price costing, life cycle analysis, carbon cycle analysis, allocation of assimilative capacity and other similar issues. Cross-list: ENST 406.

Long Title: REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 311

Description: Instruction in data analysis, design of concrete mix, testing of concrete cylinders, testing of concrete steel: beams; columns; and frames.

Long Title: CONCRETE LABORATORY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Instruction in tests of materials, reinforced concrete members and frames.

Long Title: ATMOSPHERIC PROCESSES

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 AND CHEM 122 AND MATH 101 AND MATH 102 AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: Study of the chemical and physical processes that govern the formation, transformation, and transport of gases and particles in the atmosphere. Overview of urban and regional air pollution, including tropospheric ozone formation and particulate matter; stratospheric chemistry; and global climate change. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 511. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 411 if student has credit for CEVE 511.

Long Title: HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Fundamentals of the hydrologic cycle, meteorology, rainfall-runoff, flood routing, urban system design, and open channel flow are covered. Topics in ground water flow and well mechanics are also included. Applications include computational hydrology, floodplain analysis, watershed behavior, and low impact development. Group presentations are required. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 509. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 412 if student has credit for CEVE 509.

Long Title: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 212 OR MATH 222) AND (CAAM 210 OR CAAM 211)

Description: An introduction to finite element analysis by Galerkin's method and the method of least squares as applied to both ordinary and partial differential equations common in engineering applications. Element interpolations, numerical integration, computational considerations for efficient solution and post-processing methods. Application of the commercial codes to ANSYS and Cosmosworks. Cross-list: MECH 417.

Long Title: QUANTITATIVE HYDROGEOLOGY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Advanced course that will provide a quantitative overview of groundwater hydrology. Emphasis will be placed on mastering concepts in fluid mechanics and applying these concepts to water supply, environmental, and geological problems. Cross-list: ESCI 418.

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION RESTORATION

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Remediation principles and application of full-scale remediation technologies for restoration of contaminated soil, groundwater, and surface water. Topics include mass balances and distribution of chemicals in environmental media; development of remediation goals through risk assessment; treatment technology selection criteria and costs; groundwater, soil, and surface water restoration technologies; and regulatory considerations. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 520. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 420 if student has credit for CEVE 520.

Long Title: TIME-DEPENDENT SYSTEM RELIABILITY METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): STAT 310 OR ECON 307 OR ECON 382 OR STAT 312

Description: Students will learn modern computational simulation and theoretical techniques to assess the reliability of engineering systems as a function of their component probabilities of failure. The course will explore advanced topics on time-dependent system reliability and will provide insights into load modeling, load combinations, and the role of normative design standards. Structural infrastructure components and their host systems will be emphasized and used as case studies. These include power system substations, wind turbines, bridges, and buildings. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 524. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 424 if student has credit for CEVE 524.

Long Title: MATRIX METHODS IN STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 311 OR MECH 311

Description: Introduction to matrix structural analysis, trusses, beams, frames. Use of computer programs for structural analysis of Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Structures. Cross-list: MECH 427. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 427 if student has credit for CEVE 527.

Long Title: FATE AND TRANSPORT OF CONTAMINANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Physical and chemical principles governing the fate and transport of contaminants in the aqueous environment, and the applications of such principles in environmental engineering. Emphasis is put on mass transport and transportation processes in natural and engineering systems. Previous course work in fluid mechanics and calculus through differential equations is strongly suggested. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 534. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 434 if student has credit for CEVE 534.

Long Title: REMOTE SENSING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to electromagnetic remote sensing of the earth and other planets using passive and active methods. The course includes a computer lab component involving processing and interpretation of remote sensing imagery, and an individual project. Cross-list: ESCI 450.

Long Title: URBAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Survey of operation characteristics of transport modes the elements of transportation planning, and the design of stationary elements.

Long Title: GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) technology, mapping sciences, and spatial analysis. The course will include extensive computer use and the completion of a major individual project on a topic selected by the student. Cross-list: ESCI 454.

Long Title: COMPUTATIONAL FLUID MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Fundamental concepts of finite element methods in fluid mechanics, including spatial discretization and numerical integration in multi-dimensions, time-integration, and solution of nonlinear ordinary differential equation systems. Advanced numerical stabilization techniques designed for fluid mechanics problems. Strategies for solution of complex, real-world problems. Topics in large-scale computing, parallel processing, and visualization. Cross-list: BIOE 454, MECH 454, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 554. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 454 if student has credit for CEVE 554.

Long Title: NUMERICAL METHODS FOR PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course covers various numerical methods for solving partial differential equations: aspects of finite difference methods, finite element methods, finite volume methods, mixed methods, discontinuous Galerkin methods, and meshless methods. Both theoretical convergence and practical implementation of the methods are studied for elliptic and parabolic problems. Cross-list: CAAM 452. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CAAM 336

Long Title: BRIDGE ENGINEERING AND EXTREME EVENTS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course integrates information from various engineering and scientific disciplines to provide a rational basis for bridge design under regular and extreme loading. It provides an introduction to bridge engineering, including bridge systems, construction material, loading, and reliability-based design. Design, analysis, and retrofit for seismic and coastal threats will be introduced. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CEVE 304 and CEVE 311 and CEVE 407. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 460 if student has credit for CEVE 560.

Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF SOIL MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 4

Description: Index and classification properties of soil including soil classification systems; clay minerals and soil structure; compaction theory; engineering behavior and properties of soils including permeability, compressibility and strength; design considerations. Required for B.S.C.E.

Long Title: STRUCTURAL DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 311 OR MECH 311

Description: Introduction to structural dynamic systems. Linear SDOF and MDOF discrete systems, undamped and damped systems, free and forced vibration, dynamic response to periodic and arbitrary excitations, numerical evaluation of dynamic response, response spectrum and modal analysis Applications using MATLAB. Demonstrations and laboratory examples. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 576. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 476 if student has credit for CEVE 576.

Long Title: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 101

Description: Life cycle economic analysis approach to project development and management, project planning, and project economic analysis, contracting network scheduling techniques, risk management, organizational structures, and cases. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 505. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 479 if student has credit for CEVE 505.

Long Title: SENIOR DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The capstone designed course in the Spring Semester will provide senior engineering students with a complete designed experience including fundamental design issues in the major areas of the curriculum, small team experiences, project proposals, progress reports and presentations, design software and computations, major report writing, and a final presentation to the CEE faculty and an external jury of professional engineers. An established local firm will assist in teaching practical design methods and consultation with other faculty is required as part of the overall experience.

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SENIOR DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Semester. Lectures will focus on various engineering design topics and CAD training. Potential design projects will be introduced and students will form interdisciplinary design teams. Design teams will present before jury to win their design projects.

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT & HUMAN HEALTH

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): STAT 280 OR STAT 305 or permission of instructor

Description: Learn and apply quantitative risk assessment methodology to estimate human health risk from environmental exposure to contamination in air, soil and water. Students will conduct a series of team projects focused on toxicology, risk based screening levels, exposure concentration estimation and risk characterization. Cross-list: STAT 484, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 684. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 484 if student has credit for CEVE 684.

Long Title: SPECIAL STUDY AND RESEARCH

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 12

Description: Open to environmental science or engineering majors with permission of instructor. Written report required. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: ENST 490.

Long Title: MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF NETWORKED SYSTEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course introduces methods for modeling, characterizing and predicting the behavior of complex infrastructure and technological systems. The discussed analysis methods rely on network science optimization, and computational complexity principles so as to unravel the emergent features of structural and infrastructure systems. Topological properties, ranking tools, dynamic processes, and percolation-based resilience are studied from analytical, algorithmic, and numerical simulation perspectives. The course also explores interdependencies and mitigation actions for spatially and temporally evolving systems. The graduate level course includes advanced exercises in homework and exams, as well as a research-oriented final project. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 592. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 492 if student has credit for CEVE 592. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: OFFSHORE AND MARINE SYSTEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to dynamics of offshore and marine systems, structures, drill strings, marine risers, fluid forces, hydrodynamic forces, wind and earthquake forces. MATLAB programming and use of computer software. Demonstrations and laboratory examples. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 596. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 496 if student has credit for CEVE 596.

Long Title: SPECIAL PROBLEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 12

Description: Study of selected topics including individual investigations special lectures, and seminars. Offered upon mutual agreement of faculty and student. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (MECH 211 OR CEVE 211) AND (MECH 311 OR CEVE 311)

Description: Advanced topics in solid mechanics and strength of materials including energy methods, principle of virtual work, conservation laws, constitutive modeling, aspects of elasticity theory, stability and fracture mechanics with application to the analysis and design of reliable structures. Cross-list: MECH 500, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 400. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 500 if student has credit for CEVE 400.

Long Title: CHEMISTRY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course is a survey of Chemistry, as applied to Civil and Environmental Engineering and Sciences. Topics include: introductory concepts of general chemistry; applied physical chemistry; equilibrium chemistry (an emphasis of the course); and organic and biochemical concepts as used in the profession: and a brief introduction to colloid and nuclear chemistry. Each student will be required to write and present an advanced paper on a topic of mutual interest.

Long Title: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The objective of this course is to develop skills in formulating and solving problems of societal development and advancement in light of increasing material, energy and water demands and decreasing resource availability. Sustainable design requires balancing economic, ecological/environmental and social issues to create physical as well as social structures that will work for current and future generations. In addition to learning to apply sustainable design principles to individual engineering and developing projects, students will be challenged to understand the application of sustainable design thinking a the municipal and corporate level. Graduate students will be required to undertake additional assignments relative to sustainable design. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 302. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 502 if student has credit for CEVE 302.

Long Title: NONLINEAR FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Formulation and solution of nonlinear initial/boundary value problems using the finite element method. Variational principles for nonlinear problems, finite element discretization, and equation-solving strategies for discrete nonlinear equation systems. Applications include: materially nonlinear systems, geometrically nonlinear systems, transient nonlinear problems, and treatment of non smooth constraints in a nonlinear framework. Cross-list: MECH 520.

Long Title: ATOMSPHERIC PARTICULATE MATTER

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 122 OR CHEM 152) AND MATH 102 AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: Description and examination of the processes determining the chemical and physical characteristics of atmospheric aerosol particles. Important focal points include aerosol measurements and control techniques and aerosol climate effects. Most attention will be paid to processes active in the troposphere, but important differences between the troposphere and stratosphere are addressed. Extra work required for graduate students. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 404. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 504 if student has credit for CEVE 404.

Long Title: ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Life cycle economic analysis approach to project development and management, project planning, and project economic analysis, contracting network scheduling techniques, risk management, organizational structures, and cases. 505 requires an additional paper. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: ENGI 505, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 479. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 505 if student has credit for CEVE 479.

Long Title: ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course explores the physical principles of energy use and its impacts on Earth's environment and climate. Topics will include energy mechanics, climate change, and the environmental impacts and future prospects of various fossil fuel and alternative energy sources. Additional problems will be assigned to Graduate students. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 507 if student has credit for CEVE 307.

Long Title: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Examination of emerging trends toward sustainable development and global environmental protection. Includes international treaties on management of the oceans, global warming, ozone depletion, biodiversity and development pattern; impact of treaties such as NAFTA and GATT.

Long Title: HYDROLOGY AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Fundamentals of the hydrologic cycle, meteorology, rainfall-runoff, flood routing, urban system design, and open channel flow are covered. Topics in ground water flow and well mechanics are also included. Applications include computational hydrology, floodplain analysis, watershed behavior, and low impact development. Group presentations are required. The graduate level course includes an extra paper. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 412. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 509 if student has credit for CEVE 412.

Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course covers principles of water quality engineering, air pollution control and solid and hazardous waste management. Elements of risk assessment, global atmospheric change, and pollution prevention are also addressed to contribute to adequate-level competency in Environmental Engineering. Graduate students will write a term paper and prepare a lecture. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 310. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 510 if student has credit for CEVE 310.

Long Title: ATMOSPHERIC PROCESSES

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 AND CHEM 122 AND MATH 101 AND MATH 102 AND (PHYS 101 OR PHYS 111 OR PHYS 125 OR PHYS 141)

Description: Study of the chemical and physical processes that govern the formation, transformation, and transport of gases and particles in the atmosphere. Overview of urban and regional air pollution, including tropospheric ozone formation and particulate matter; stratospheric chemistry; and global climate change. Extra work required for graduate students. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 411. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 511 if student has credit for CEVE 411.

Long Title: ADVANCED HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course covers principles and applications of the GIS programs, theory and implementation of advanced hydrologic and hydraulic models, and the linkage of these models to engineering analysis of important water problems. GIS software is covered in detail. Each class consists of an advanced theory lecture followed by modeling tutorials using Hec-HMS, VFLO, and Hec-RA5 codes. A semester group project addresses a full watershed analysis with class presentations and engineering reports required.

Long Title: CONTAMINANT HYDROGEOLOGY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Groundwater hydrology, well mechanics, hydraulics. Contaminant transport issues in aquifer systems, numerical models, of large aquifers. Topics in water resources engineering and aquifer water management. Use of major computer models is covered in detail.

Long Title: ELASTICITY, PLASTICITY AND DAMAGE MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An overview of phenomena that determine the response of solids to deformation and loading: elasticity, plasticity, damage mechanics and cracking. Review of continuum mechanics with emphasis on the physical mechanisms of deformation and fracture. Classification of the behavior of solids. Modeling of different types of material behavior. The physics underlying the phenomena and methods for the numerical analysis of the resulting equations are discussed. Cross-list: MECH 519.

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION RESTORATION

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Remediation principles and application of full-scale remediation technologies for restoration of contaminated soil, groundwater, and surface water. Topics include mass balances and distribution of chemicals in environmental media; development of remediation goals through risk assessment; treatment technology selection criteria and costs; groundwater, soil, and surface water restoration technologies; and regulatory considerations. Graduate students receive additional, more challenging assignments. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 420. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 520 if student has credit for CEVE 420.

Long Title: TIME-DEPENDENT SYSTEM RELIABILITY METHODS AND APPLICATIONS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): STAT 310 OR ECON 307 OR ECON 382 OR STAT 312

Description: Students will learn modern computational simulation and theoretical techniques to assess the reliability of engineering systems as a function of their component probabilities of failure. The course will explore topics on time-dependent system reliability and will provide insights into load modeling, load combinations, and the role of normative design standards. Structural infrastructure components and their host systems will be emphasized and used as case studies. These include power system substations, wind turbines, bridges, and buildings. This graduate course includes advanced exercises in homework and exams as well as a research-oriented final project relative to its undergraduate equivalent: CEVE 424. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 424. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 524 if student has credit for CEVE 424.

Long Title: COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN STRUCTURAL MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to differential and integral formulations, minimum principles, variational principles, weighted residuals, energy principles, and principle of virtual work. Boundary, initial, and eigenvalue problems. Finite element and finite difference methods for structural mechanics. Applications to static and dynamic truss beams and frame problems. MATLAB programming and use of computer software. Students in CEVE 527 (GR version) will be required to do more advanced assignments and a project. Cross-list: MECH 527. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 527 if student has credit for CEVE 427.

Long Title: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to the evaluation of alternative investment opportunities with emphasis on engineering projects and capital infrastructure. Time value of money concepts are developed in the context of detailed project evaluation and presentations. In addition, concepts and applications of risk analysis and investment under uncertainty are developed. Requires oral and written presentations by students. Grad students will have an additional case study to perform beyond CEVE 322 requirements. Cross-list: ENGI 528, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 322. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 528 if student has credit for CEVE 322.

Long Title: ETHICS AND ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Seminar introduces students to a framework for discussing and making ethical engineering and professional decisions. Using case studies and exercises, students will look at their own profession and its Engineering Code of Ethics as well as at the issues and risks they may face as managers and executives. Graduate students will do an extra paper. Instructor Permission Required.Cross-list: ENGI 529, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 320. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 529 if student has credit for CEVE 320.

Long Title: CONCRETE BUILDING DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Design of reinforced concrete building structures and floor slab systems. Case histories will be discussed.

Long Title: BEHAVIOR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE MEMBERS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of moment-curvature relationship for beams and columns biaxally loaded columns, slenderness effects, interaction diagrams, shear and torsion in members, shear wall-frame interaction, and behavior under large load reversals. Includes extensive use of microcomputers.

Long Title: NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: An introduction to the basic principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Size dependent physical properties of nanoscopic solids will be described using solid state physics and molecular orbital theory as a foundation. Wet chemical techniques that produce nanoscale materials (e.g. carbon nanotubes, semiconductor and metallic nanocrystals, dendrimers...) will be introduced in the second half of the semester. Cross-list: CHEM 533.

Long Title: FATE AND TRANSPORT OF CONTAMINANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Physical and chemical principles governing the fate and transport of contaminants in the aqueous environment, and the applications of such principles in environmental engineering. Emphasis is put on mass transport and transportation processes in natural and engineering systems. Previous course work in fluid mechanics and calculus through differential equations is strongly suggested. Extra work required, for Graduate Students. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 434. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 534 if student has credit for CEVE 434. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: PHYSICAL CHEMICAL PROCESSES FOR WATER QUALITY CONTROL

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Principles, modeling and design aspects of physical chemical treatment processes in drinking water, wastewater and groundwater remediation applications. Modern treatment technologies such as membrane separation, advanced oxidation, and photocatalysis will be covered.

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOREMEDIATION

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Theory and application of biochemical processes in environmental engineering.

Long Title: COMPUATIONAL NANOSCIENCE FOR GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Computational methods such as first principles, kinetic Monte Carlo (KMC), classical MC (in Canonical, Grand Canonical, and isobaric-isothermal ensembles), and classic MD in predicting materials formation and properties. Case studies include cementitious materials, metals, and thermoelectric materials. Other case studies are possible depending on the student's background and instructor's approval. Cross-list: MSNE 538.

Long Title: STEEL BUILDING DESIGN

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 405

Description: Exploration of practical design form conceptual stage to final analysis. Includes design parameters and serviceability limitations.

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: A course covering parameter estimation methods, thermodynamics, and kinetic needed to predict the fate, transports, and reactivity of organic compounds in air, water, and soils. Topics: volatization, solubility, sorption, partitioning, diffusion, aquatic reactivity, photochemistry, and transport modeling.

Long Title: COMPUTATIONAL FLUID MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Credit cannot be earned for CEVE 554 and CEVE 454.

Long Title: BRIDGE ENGINEERING AND EXTREME EVENTS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course integrates information from various engineering and scientific disciplines to provide a rational basis for bridge design under regular and extreme loading. It provides an introduction to bridge engineering, including bridge systems, construction material, loading, and reliability-based design. Design, analysis, and retrofit for seismic and coastal threats will be introduced. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CEVE 304 and CEVE 311. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 560 if student has credit for CEVE 460.

Long Title: FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 470

Description: Subsurface exploration methods and techniques; lateral earth pressures and design of retaining walls; bearing capacity and shallow foundation design; settlement considerations; design of deep foundations; temporary excavations and dewatering.

Long Title: STRUCTURAL DYNAMIC SYSTEMS AND CONTROL

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to structural dynamic systems and control. Linear systems and control theory, transform methods, state space methods, feedback control, observers and identification. Applications using MATLAB. Demonstrations and laboratory examples. Students in CEVE 576 (GR version) will be required to do more advanced assignments and a project. Instructor Permission Required for Undergraduates. Cross-list: MECH 576, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 476. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 576 if student has credit for CEVE 476.

Long Title: EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Characteristics of ground motion, analysis methods for linear and nonlinear base excited structures, and principles of seismic design including case studies and performance based engineering concepts. Probabilistic methods in earthquake engineering including seismic hazard analysis, fragility modeling, and risk assessment and mitigation. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CEVE 576 or equivalent course in Structural Dynamics.

Long Title: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY METHODS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3 TO 4

Description: This course is designed for students not familiarized with molecular biology to develop an in depth understanding of the basic principles and methodologies of modern molecular biology applied to the field of Environmental Engineering. This intense lecture/laboratory course will introduce the student with qualitative and quantitative analyses using modern molecular techniques and methodologies that are becoming essential for assessment of environmental samples.

Long Title: MCEE SPECIAL STUDY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 2 TO 3

Description: Professional master Project course involves the following (1) a project of practical relevance to the practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and (2) detailed project report. Students need to work with a faculty advisor. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: MODELING AND ANALYSIS OF NETWORKED SYSTEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course introduces methods for modeling, characterizing and predicting the behavior of complex infrastructure and technological systems. The discussed analysis methods rely on network science optimization, and computational complexity principles so as to unravel the emergent features of structural and infrastructure systems. Topological properties, ranking tools, dynamic processes, and percolation-based resilience are studied from analytical, algorithmic, and numerical simulation perspectives. The course also explores interdependencies and mitigation actions for spatially and temporally evolving systems. The graduate level course includes advanced exercises in homework and exams, as well as a research-oriented final project. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 492. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 592 if student has credit for CEVE 492. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: OFFSHORE AND MARINE SYSTEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Introduction to dynamics of offshore and marine systems, structures, drill strings, marine risers, fluid forces, hydrodynamic forces, wind and earthquake forces. MATLAB programming and use of computer software. Students in CEVE 596 (GR version) will be required to do more advanced assignments and a project. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 496. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 596 if student has credit for CEVE 496.

Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 3

Long Title: SEMINAR

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: Continuing seminar on Civil and Environmental research. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: SEMINAR

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1

Description: See CEVE 601. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN AIR POLLUTION

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 511

Description: Advanced topics in atmospheric chemistry, air pollutant formation and transport, and photochemical and meteorological modeling. Instructor Permission Required. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: MEMBRANE PROCESSES AND SPECIAL TOPICS IN COLLOID AND NANOCHEMISTRY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Fundamentals of membrane processes, theory and methods for characterizing aquasols, particle transport in porous media and simple flows, particle aggregation, aggregate and deposit morphology, and other special topics.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS: WATER CHEMISTRY

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1 TO 12

Description: Formal lecture and assigned reading in topics such as redox kinetics and thermodynamics, absorption and desorption, and the associated mathematics. An advanced topics course. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOREMEDIATION

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Basic principles of Microbial Physiology, Metabolism, Stoichiometry, Thermodynamics and Kinetics applied to the selection, design and performance evaluation of engineered and intrinsic bioremediation systems. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SCIENCES

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 12

Description: Special topics in Graduate Study.

Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1 TO 12

Description: Advanced topics in Graduate Study.

Long Title: M.S. RESEARCH AND THESIS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: M.S. RESEARCH AND THESIS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CEVE 554 OR BIOE 554 OR MECH 554 OR BIOE 454 OR CEVE 454 OR MECH 454 or permission of instructor

Description: Advanced topics in computational mechanics with emphasis on finite element methods and fluid mechanics. Stabilized formulations. Fluid-particle and fluid-structure interactions and free-surface and two-fluid flows. Interface tracking and interface-capturing techniques, space-time formulations, and mesh update methods. Enhanced discretization and solution techniques. Iterative solution methods, matrix-free computations, and advanced preconditioning techniques. Cross-list: BIOE 654, MECH 654.

Long Title: ADVANCED STOCHASTIC MECHANICS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Nonlinear random vibrations, Statistical Linearization, ARMA filters modeling, Monte Carlo Simulation, Wiener-Volterra series, time-variant structural reliability, and Stochastic Finite Elements are presented from a perspective of usefulness to aerospace, civil, marine, and mechanical applications. Cross-list: MECH 678.

Long Title: APPLIED MONTE CARLO ANALYSIS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Probability density and power spectrum based simulation concepts and procedures are discussed. Scalar and vectorial simulation are addressed. Spectral decomposition and digital filter algorithms are presented. Applications from aerospace, earthquake, marine, and wind engineering, and from other applied science disciplines are included. Cross-list: MECH 679.

Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT & HUMAN HEALTH

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): STAT 280 OR STAT 305 or permission of instructor

Description: Learn and apply quantitative risk assessment methodology to estimate human health risk from environmental exposure to contamination in air, soil and water. Students will conduct a series of team projects focused on toxicology, risk based screening levels, exposure concentration estimation and risk characterization. Cross-list: STAT 684, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CEVE 484. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for CEVE 684 if student has credit for CEVE 484.

Long Title: SPECIAL PROBLEMS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Independent Study

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Study of selected topics including individual investigations under the direction of a member of the civil engineering faculty. Offered upon mutual agreement of faculty and student. Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: PH.D. RESEARCH AND THESIS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.

Long Title: PH.D. RESEARCH AND THESIS

Department: Civil & Environmental Engr

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Research

Credit Hours: 1 TO 15

Description:  Repeatable for Credit.