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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Index of Courses

 

Civil Engineering

Lecture and laboratory courses listed together are to be taken concurrently.  All CE courses are open only to BSCE and MSCE majors, unless otherwise specified.
  

  • CE 3140 - Construction Estimating (3)

    Fundamentals of building construction estimating procedures considering both quantity surveying and pricing of labor, materials, and equipment costs.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 3101  or ETC 202; andCE 3101  or ETC 230, and BSCE or BSCET or BSCEM or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3150 - Construction Equipment and Safety (3)

    Practical construction equipment, construction procedure, state-of-the-art construction equipment, selection and application of construction equipment for building and heavy civil construction projects, construction economics.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 3101  or ETC 202; and CE 3101  or ETC 230, and CE 1011  and CE 1011L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3201 - Environmental Engineering (3)

    An introduction to multifaceted areas of environmental engineering, by becoming familiar with different aspects of environmental engineering related to the application of scientific and engineering principles to control the environment. Environmental chemistry, mass balance, reaction kinetics, biological growth models, risk assessment, water pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, energy, noise pollution, air pollution, soil pollution, and remediation.

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 or CHM 1210  ; CHM 121L or CHM 1210L ; and  BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 3201L ; and CE 2061  or ME 311.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3201L - Environmental Engineering Laboratory (1)

    Emphasize multifaceted areas of environmental engineering, by providing learning hands-on experience in different aspects of environmental engineering related to water treatment, water reclamation, sustainability, air pollution, waste management, and site remediation.

    Prerequisite(s): BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 3201 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3211 - Water Resources Engineering (3)

    Water Resources Engineering is a study of water within the surface and subsurface. Analysis and design of surface hydrology, groundwater (subsurface) hydrology and open channel flow hydraulics. A deeper knowledge and appreciation of the following topics will be covered: statistics, watersheds, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, discharge calculations, subsurface flow calculations, critical flow, uniform flow, non-uniform flow, culverts and open drainage design.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 2061  or ME 311; and  BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3301 - Engineering Geomatics (3)

    Fundamentals of geomatics to support civil engineering. Introduction to Photogrammetry and remote sensing principles, GPS constellation, GIS and LiDAR applications. Foundation of Public Land Survey System, boundary surveys and descriptions. Subdivisions and map production in civil engineering projects.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CE 134L or CE 1011L ; CE 134 or CE 1011 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3401 - Geotechnical Engineering (3)

    An introduction to geotechnical engineering covering the behavior of soil and rock as engineering materials. Topics include: soil classification, water flow in soils, stress-strain properties, and applications in slope stability and foundation design.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 115, MAT 216, MAT 224, MAT 2240 , MAT 131, or MAT 1310 ; C- or better in ME 218, ETT 220, ETM 2201 , or CE 2051 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 2061 , ME 311, or ETT 310; and CE 3401L  or CE 327L.   
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3401L - Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (1)

    Application of geotechnical engineering principles to a design project; use of standard soil mechanics laboratory tests. Oral presentation of completed project.

    Prerequisite(s): MAT 115, MAT 216, MAT 224, MAT 2240 , MAT 131, or MAT 1310 ; C- or better in ME 218, ETT 220, ETM 2201 , or CE 2051 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): ETT 310, ME 311, or CE 2061 ; and CE 3401  or CE 326.   
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3501 - Structural Analysis I (3)

    Classification of structures, types of framing systems and loading, the statics and stability of determinate structures, and the methods of calculating deformations of determinate beams, frames, and trusses. An introduction to statically indeterminate structures is included based on the Method of Consistent Deformations. As such, it establishes a foundation for further study in Structural Analysis II and structural design in reinforced concrete, masonry, steel, timber, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 218, ETT 220, ETM 2201 , or CE 2051 ; C- or better in MAT 115, MAT 1140 , MAT 1140C, MAT 216, MAT 224, MAT 2240 , MAT 131, or MAT 1310 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3501L - Structural Design Laboratory (1)

    Evaluation of loading demand on buildings constructed using three primary structural materials: steel, concrete and wood. The essential concepts of structural design are introduced and applied to evaluating demand on a prototypical five-story building constructed using these different materials. The construction assemblies are developed and evaluated and hierarchy and load path of vertical and lateral load resisting systems is investigated. Finally, using acquired knowledge, a case study of the selected existing buildings is performed.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 218, ETT 220,ETM 2201 , or CE 2051 ; C- or better in MAT 115, MAT 1140  , MAT 216, MAT 224, MAT 2240 , MAT 131, or MAT 1310 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 304 or CE 3501 .  
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3510 - Structural Analysis II (3)

    Analysis of indeterminate beams, frames, and trusses utilizing classical methods including slope deflection, moment distribution, the stiffness method, and matrix structural analysis. Solutions based upon structural analysis software are included.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CE 304 or CE 3501 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3510L - Structural Testing Laboratory (1)

    Load and deflection testing of civil engineering prototype structures, beams, frames, arches, and trusses with the objective of enhancing structural analysis principles learned in CE 3501 and CE 3510. Use of shake table for undergraduate students to learn the fundamental principles of structural dynamics and earthquake engineering. Introduction to nondestructive evaluation techniques for concrete structures.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 305L or CE 350L; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 305 or CE 3510 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3601 - Transportation Engineering (3)

    Understanding of the history and operation of several principal modes of transportation including highways, air, inland waterways, railroads, coast shipping and ocean transportation. Application of various design principles to carry out basic aspects of transportation engineering design. Introduction to the fundamental concepts behind the design of transportation modes such as operational and vehicular characteristics, traffic control, transportation planning and human factors.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 3601L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 3601L - Transportation Engineering Laboratory (1)

    Understanding of transportation engineering in terms of planning and design. The focuses are on the interchange geometric design, traffic impact study consisting of highway capacity calculation and traffic volume forecast and distribution, design of traffic signal including phasing and timing optimization and pole and conductor schedule, and parking facility design per ADA guidelines. The software packages used include Inroads, Synchro Studio and Microstation.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 3601 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • CE 4020 - Civil Engineering Internship (2)

    Participation as interns on civil (environmental) and construction projects to observe and experience the daily activities.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 3101 , CE 3201 , CE 3211 , CE 3301 , CE 3401 , CE 3501 , or CE 3601 ; and ETC 202, CE 221, or CE 2030 .
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4031 - Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure (3)

    Introduction to sustainability in the context of civil engineering design and construction. Students will learn about sustainable practices, evaluation methodologies, rating systems, building codes, and policies. Specific topics covered include: greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint, embodied energy, life cycle analysis, life cycle cost analysis, product certification programs and green rating systems, in particular: LEED, Greenroads and Envision. 

    Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 or CHM 1210 , CHM 121L or CHM 1210L , CE 301, CE 2021 , ETT 305, or ETM 3051 ; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4120 - Construction Scheduling (3)

    Fundamentals of methods and procedures used in planning and scheduling construction projects, trade sequencing, recourses allocations, leveling and cost curves, utilization of both manual computer network systems.

    Prerequisite(s): ETC 305, ETC 304, or CE 3140 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Pre or Corequisite(s): ETC 305, ETC 304, or CE 3140 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4130 - Construction Contracts (3)

    The basic principles and detailed review of design drawings and contract documents, including plans, specifications and agreements involved in the construction of facilities.

    Prerequisite(s): ETC 305, ETC 304, or CE 3140 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4140 - Construction Project Management and Accounting (3)

    The basic theory and techniques of project management and the general organizational structure of a contracting firm. Project engineer role in managing the legal, financial, budget, and personnel aspects of a construction project.

    Prerequisite(s): ETC 305, ETC 304, or CE 3140 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4171 - Virtual Design Construction and Management - BIM (2)

    Fundamental principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as it applies to construction activities such as: 1) Construction sequence studies, 2) Clash detection between different disciplines, 3) Automated cost estimating by extracting material data from a 3-D BIM model.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 4120 , or ETC 405 and ETC 405L; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4171L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4171L - Virtual Design Construction and Management - BIM Laboratory (1)

    Fundamental principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as it applies to construction activities such as: 1) Construction sequence studies, 2) Clash detection between different disciplines, 3) Automated cost estimating by extracting material data from a 3-D BIM model.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 4120 , or ETC 405 and ETC 405L; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4171 .    
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three-hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4201 - Water and Wastewater Engineering (3)

    Overview of water policies, engineering approaches to protect water quality, drinking water standards, and unit processes used in a conventional water and wastewater treatment systems. Theory and conceptual design of systems to produce drinking water and treat municipal wastewater are discussed, as well as reactor theory, process kinetics, and models.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 311 or CE 2061 ; CHM 121L or CHM 1210L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4201L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4201L - Water and Wastewater Engineering Laboratory (1)

    Overview of water policies, engineering approaches to protect water quality, drinking water standards, and unit processes used in a conventional water and wastewater treatment systems. Theory and conceptual design of systems to produce drinking water and treat municipal wastewater are discussed, as well as reactor theory, process kinetics, and models.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 311 or CE 2061 ; CHM 121L or CHM 1210L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4201 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4211 - Applied Hydrology (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5211
    Hydrology as it is applied to storm water management. Evaluation of the ever changing regulations associated with storm water quality. Use/develop stochastic and process based hydrologic and hydraulic models. Based on the water quality regulations, hydrologic analysis and hydraulic analysis develop engineering solutions to the urban watershed. Further details will be provided associated with hydrographs, river routing and reservoir routing.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 332 or CE 3211 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4220 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering (3)

    Principles of integrated solid waste management and fundamentals of hazardous waste management and engineering. Waste generation, storage, collection, transfer, transport, processing, recovery, disposal of municipal and industrial solid waste. Hazardous and industrial waste identification, accumulation, minimization, transport, and development of a hazardous waste contingency plan to comply with disposal restrictions.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 351L or CE 3201L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4220L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4220L - Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering Laboratory (1)

    Principles of integrated solid waste management and fundamentals of hazardous waste management and engineering. Waste generation, storage, collection, transfer, transport, processing, recovery, disposal of municipal and industrial solid waste. Hazardous and industrial waste identification, accumulation, minimization, transport, and development of a hazardous waste contingency plan to comply with disposal restrictions.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 351L or CE 3201L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4220 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4231 - Water Reclamation and Desalination (3)

    Introduction to water reclamation and reuse. The following topics will be discussed: water quality characteristics of importance, regulations, risk assessment, irrigation with reclaimed water, industrial uses of reclaimed water, urban non-irrigation uses of reclaimed water, direct and indirect potable reuse with reclaimed water, and contaminants of emerging concerns. 

    Prerequisite(s): ME 311 or CE 2061 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4241 - Environmental Remediation (3)

    Fundamentals of physical, chemical, and biological environmental remediation and cleanup. Environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology, water contaminations, soil contaminations, air contaminations, physical methods, chemical methods, biological methods, pollution prevention strategies, regulations and future trends.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 351 or CE 3201 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4261 - Air Quality Engineering (3)

    Basic concepts in physics and chemistry of the atmosphere. Production, transformation, transport, and removal of air pollutants. The problems of photochemical smog, the greenhouse effect and climate change, stratospheric ozone, acid rain, and visibility. Analytical techniques for gases and particles. Numerical simulation of air pollution. Health and environmental effects of air pollution.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 351 or CE 3201 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4271 - Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5271
    The study of various physical, chemical and biological operations and processes used in the professional practice of environmental engineering (water treatment, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation). Topics covered will be selected from areas such as reactor hydrodynamics, oxidation-reduction, coagulation-flocculation, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption process, biological oxidation, anaerobic digestion, activated sludge.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 351 or CE 3201 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4281 - River Mechanics (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5280
    Foundation for understanding geomorphology, sediment transport and erosion in the river environment. Sediment properties; resistance to flow; incipient motion and bedforms; geomorphology; sediment transport; river stability; and river restoration. Conceptual design techniques will be introduces about natural and urban runoff.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 332 or CE 3211 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4301 - Digital Mapping (2)

    History and principles of laser scanning. Radiation physics and spectral signatures. Radiation scattering. Terrestrial mobile and stationary laser scanning. Electronic data transfer and interfacing. 2D and 3D coordinate transformation. Georeferencing. Solid and surface modeling tools and theory. Visualization and animation. Laser scanning applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; CE 134L or CE 1011L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4301L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4301L - Digital Mapping Laboratory (1)

    Laser scanning systems. Laser safety. Field data collection. Point cloud processing, registration and data export. Georeferencing; Data modeling and visualization. Contours map creation.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; and CE 134L or CE 1011L ; BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4301 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4321 - Subdivision Engineering and Land Survey Descriptions (3)

    History of land ownership and transfer of title; types of documents of land conveyance; forms of legal descriptions of public and private lands; interpretation of maps and documents for the physical survey location of land boundaries. Principles of precise description and writing of land boundaries; study of easements; value of monuments. Engineering and surveying methods in land use planning, design, and construction of subdivision development projects.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 1011  or CE 134; CE 1011L  or CE 134L; CE 3211 , CE 332, ETC 305, or CE 3140 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4321L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4321L - Subdivision Engineering and Land Survey Descriptions Laboratory (1)

    Precise description and writing of land boundaries and easements. Applications in land use planning, design, and construction of subdivision development projects.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 1011  or CE 134; CE 1011L  or CE 134L; CE 3211 , CE 332, ETC 305, or CE 3140 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4321 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4331 - GIS Applications in Engineering and Remote Sensing (2)

    GIS in engineering practice. Applications in environmental, water resources and transportation engineering. Spatial data structures (vector, raster). Data input and conversion. Terrain modeling and representation. Database management systems. Spatial and network analysis. Web mapping. Fundamentals of remote sensing. Radiation physics and spectral signatures. Radiation scattering. Image interpretation. Image processing. Ground truth data for quality assurance.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; CE 134L or CE 1011L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4331L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4331L - GIS Applications in Engineering and Remote Sensing Laboratory (1)

    Data input and conversion. Spatial and network analysis. Digital image processing and interpretation. Project with civil engineering application..

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; CE 134L, or CE 1011L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4331 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4341 - Satellite Surveying in Engineering (2)

    Cross Listed as:

     
    Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Spherical trigonometry. Cartesian and curvilinear coordinates. Transformations. Geodetic datums and position computation. Major control network extension and adjustments. Satellite and terrestrial positioning system.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; CE 134L or CE 1011L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4341L .  
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4341L - Satellite Surveying in Engineering Laboratory (1)

    GPS survey planning; Data collection with static, fast static and RTK methods; GPS post processing with OPUS and network adjustment with CORS.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; CE 134L or CE 1011L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4341 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4350 - Photogrammetry (2)

    Interpretation and geometry of airborne and spaceborne imagery, close-range photogrammtery. Stereoscopic modeling. Engineering application of photogrammetric surveying and planning, 3D mapping

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; CE 134L or CE 1011L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4350L  . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4350L - Photogrammetry Laboratory (1)

    Geometric modeling of aerial photographs. 3D modeling of sterescopic models. Extraction of DEMs and countours. Rectification and mapping

    Prerequisite(s): CE 134 or CE 1011 ; CE 134L or CE 1011L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4350 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4400 - Foundation and Retaining Wall Design (3)

    Analysis and design of spread footing foundations and cantilever retaining walls considering both geotechnical and structural aspects. Introduction to deep foundations.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 326, CE 3401 , or ETC 411; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 421, CE 4510 , or ETC 317.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4451 - Pavement Design and Construction (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5451
    Fundamental principles of structural pavement design and common design methods: AASHTO, Caltrans, Asphalt Institute and Portland Cement Association. Introduction to typical highway construction practices and activities. Laboratory testing of highway materials and quality assurance during construction are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 326, CE 3401 , or ETC 411; CE 221 or CE 2030 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4461 - Rock Mechanics (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5460
    Properties of intact rock and discontinuities. Rock mass strength and deformability. In-situ rock stresses and their measurement. Groundwater flow in rock. Rock mass classification systems. Numerical methods. Analysis and design of rock slopes, tunnels, underground excavations, and rock foundations. Rock fall analysis and mitigation. Case histories in rock engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 326 or CE 3401 ; CE 327L or CE 3401L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4470 - Slope Stability and Earth Dams (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5470
    General slope stability concepts. Soil strength and groundwater conditions. Slope stability analysis methods. Stability charts. Field investigation and instrumentation for landslide problems. Uncertainties in slope stability analysis and quantitative risk analysis. Slope stabilization methods. Earth dam analysis and design.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 326 or CE 3401 ; CE 327L or CE 3401L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4510 - Structural Design - Reinforced Concrete (3)

    Analysis, design and detailing of reinforced concrete structural components including beams, slabs and columns; with emphasis on strength design theory and serviceability. Elements of integrated building design with primary emphasis on the impact of lateral forces on building stability.

    Prerequisite(s): ETC 311, CE 304, CE 3501 , CE 305, or CE 3510 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4520 - Masonry Design (3)

    Analysis and design of reinforced masonry structures, including, design of masonary beams, lintels, walls and columns. Shear wall rigidity analysis and rigid diaphragm analysis.

    Prerequisite(s):  CE 304, CE 3501 , or ETC 311; CE 305L, CE 3501L , or ETC 311; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lectures/problem-solving.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4530 - Structural Design - Timber (2)

    Design of wood structures. Identification of standard wood construction assemblies and associated design load requirements. Design of wood structural elements including sawn lumber, glue laminated beams, and plywood to accommodate axial, bending and combined actions. Design of typical dowel connections (nails, bolts, lag screws). Design of a complete force-resisting system to accommodate vertical and lateral loads.

    Prerequisite(s): ETC 311, CE 304, or CE 3501 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4530L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4530L - Structural Design-Timber Laboratory (1)

    Perform structural design a two-story woodframe structure in 3-5 person teams. The design will include: determining applicable vertical and lateral loads using latest codes, laying out structural systems, performing analysis and determining demand on various structural elements, their capacity and demand-capacity relationship. Analyze and design lateral load resisting system including specifying diaphragms and shearwalls. Layout the geometry and design selected connections using nails, bolts and lag screws type fasteners. The design deliverables will include construction of a structural model, binder with structural calculations and drawings and a mid-review and final team presentation.

    Prerequisite(s): ETC 311, CE 304, or CE 3501 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4530 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4540 - Bridge Design (3)

    Historical background and classification of bridges; bridge components; location, selection and geometry; use of LRFD-AASHTO specifications for the design of basic straight-girder type bridges, including steel and concrete girders, simple and continuous spans; influence lines, deck design and substructure design and protection; bearings; performance of bridges under lateral loads.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 421, CE 4510 , or ETC 317; CE 406, CE 4560 , or ETC 316; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4560 - Structural Design - Steel (3)

    The theory and design of structural steel tension members, compression members, beams, beam-columns, simple connections, and eccentric connections. Design philosophies and probabilistic basis of load and resistance factors are discussed. This course prepares students for the effective use of the American Institute of Steel Construction Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) specification.

    Prerequisite(s): ETC 311, CE 304, or CE 3501 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4571 - Introduction to Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (3)

    Basic concepts of plate tectonics and seismology and the parameters used to characterize earthquake ground motions. Techniques of structural dynamics and their application to design and analysis of dynamically sensitive civil engineering structures. Dynamic modeling of discrete structural systems, dynamic response of single degree freedom systems to harmonic loading, impulsive loading, and seismic load. Response spectrum and its application to structural design, seismic analysis of single degree freedom systems and multiple degree freedom systems. SAP2000 program or equivalent. 

    Prerequisite(s): CE 305 or CE 3510 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4580 - Architectural Engineering Interdisciplinary Design -Timber (1)

    The interdisciplinary architectural-engineering design course with emphasis on timber as primary structural material. The teams of architects and engineers engage in design of real projects from conceptual design through design development phase in a progressive competition style with design reviews by reputable practicing engineers and architects.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 433 or CE 4530 ; CE 433L or CE 4530L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4580L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 1 hour lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4580L - Architectural Engineering Interdisciplinary Design-Timber Laboratory (2)

    The interdisciplinary architectural-engineering design course with emphasis on timber as primary structural material. The teams of architects and engineers engage in design of real projects from conceptual design through design development phase in a progressive competition style with design reviews by reputable practicing engineers and architects.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 433 or CE 4530 ; CE 433L or CE 4530L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4580 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 2 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4590 - Architectural Engineering Interdisciplinary Design - Precast Concrete (1)

    The interdisciplinary architectural-engineering design course with emphasis on precast concrete as primary structural material. The teams of architects and engineers engage in design of real projects from conceptual design through design development phase in a progressive competition style with design reviews by reputable practicing engineers and architects.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in CE 421 or CE 4510 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4590L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 1 hour lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4590L - Architectural Engineering Interdisciplinary Design - Precast Concrete Laboratory (2)

    The interdisciplinary architectural-engineering design course with emphasis on precast concrete as primary structural material. The teams of architects and engineers engage in design of real projects from conceptual design through design development phase in a progressive competition style with design reviews by reputable practicing engineers and architects.

    Prerequisite(s): C or better in CE 421 or CE 4510 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4590  . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 2 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4631 - Transportation Systems Design and Operation (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5631
    Introduction to traffic control systems. Types of traffic control methods. Warrants for placement of various intersection controls. Selection and placement of traffic control equipment. Signal system design and preparation of signal plans and specifications. Signal timing methods. Analysis of signalized intersection capacity and performance. Ramp metering.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223 or CE 3601 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4640 - Transportation Planning and Management (3)

    Study and design of transportation in the urban environment, primarily transit; includes history, nature of problems, alternative solutions, costs of modernization, mass transit trends, the subsidy debate, role of the State and Federal governments, rideshare planning, ADA services, financial plans, the nature and importance of planning and transit planning process.

    Prerequisite(s):  CE 223, CE 3601 , CE 3101 , or ETC 202; CE 223L, CE 3601L , CE 3101 , or ETC 230L; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4640L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4640L - Transportation Planning and Management Laboratory (1)

    Study and design of transportation in the urban environment, primarily transit; includes history, nature of problems, alternative solutions, costs of modernization, mass transit trends, the subsidy debate, role of the State and Federal governments, rideshare planning, ADA services, financial plans, the nature and importance of planning and transit planning process.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223, CE 3601 , CE 3101 , or ETC 202; CE 223L, CE 3601L , CE 3101 , or ETC 230L; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
    Corequisite(s): CE 4640 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4671 - Intelligent Transportation Systems (3)

    Historical overview of ITS development; ITS system architecture and Systems Engineering (SE) process; hands-on practice on ITS technologies through case studies and projects. 

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223 or CE 3601 ; and CE 223L or CE 3601L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.   
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4681 - Multimodal Traffic Analysis (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5681
    Highway capacity analysis of basic freeway segment and signalized intersection. Performance measurement selection for pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities. Level of service for vehicular driver, pedestrian, bicyclist and transit user. Overview of Highway Capacity Manual. Countermeasure evaluation of transportation facilities for different road users.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223 or CE 3601 ; and CE 223L or CE 3601L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.   
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4690 - Traffic Engineering (3)

    Driver and vehicle characteristics. Origin and destination studies. Volume, speed and accident studies. Traffic control devices. Channelization design. Parking facilities design. Intersection design. Roadway lighting. Traffic Simulation.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223 or CE 3601 ; and CE 223L or CE 3601L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.   
    Corequisite(s): CE 4690L . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4690L - Traffic Engineering Laboratory (1)

    Driver and vehicle characteristics. Origin and destination studies. Volume, speed and accident studies. Traffic control devices. Channelization design. Parking facilities design. Intersection design. Roadway lighting. Traffic Simulation.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223 or CE 3601 ; and CE 223L or CE 3601L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major.   
    Corequisite(s): CE 4690 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4811 - Design of Transportation Facilities (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 5610
    Advanced study of design of transportation facilities. It includes geometry, drainage, soils, materials, and other topics of streets and non-motorized facilities, highways, railroads, transit, and harbor/port facilities. Software such as InRoads or Civil 3D will be used for facility design.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223 or CE 3601 ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4811L  . 
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4811L - Design of Transportation Facilities Laboratory (1)

    Advanced study of design of transportation facilities. It includes geometry, drainage, soils, materials, and other topics of streets and non-motorized facilities, highways, railroads, transit, and harbor/port facilities. InRoads or Civil 3D will be used for facility design. 

    Prerequisite(s): CE 223L or CE 3601L ; and BSCE, BSCET,  BSCEM, or MSCE Major. 
    Corequisite(s): CE 4811 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)

    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • CE 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)

    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • CE 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)

    Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
  

  • CE 5000 - Special Study for Graduate Students (1-3)

    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at graduate level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  

  • CE 5020 - Applied Probability Concepts (3)

    Statistical and probabilistic methods to better describe and understand variability and uncertainty in civil engineering problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5111 - Construction Productivity (3)

    Fundamental concepts of project management and practices. Definition of Construction Productivity and study how to measure construction productivity and how it relates to other organizational functions. Lean construction and influential factors (i.e. human factors) related to productivity.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5121 - Construction Financial Management (3)

    Fundamental theories and applied methods for financial management of construction companies. Construction accounting, cash flow analysis, financial planning and management, and risk analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5131 - Construction Risk Analysis (3)

    The basic principles of construction risk as it relates to project budget, schedule and managing job site safety risk. Qualitative and quantitative methods of assessing these risks with discussion in how to mitigate them. 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5141 - Advanced Construction Project Management (3)

    Overviews of various project management tasks for construction project. Learning the use of various commercially-available project management software systems for a real-life problem given on each assignment. On-line collaboration, value engineering, and document management systems, cost estimating systems, scheduling systems, and 4D CAD visualization systems. Project-based lecture.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Undergraduate course in project management or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5161 - Underground Construction and Trenchless Technology (3)

    Learning methods that can be applied to make deteriorating underground pipeline infrastructures more sustainable. Theory and practice of underground construction methods including trenchless construction. Types of equipment, roles of site personnel, engineering design, contractual issues, and safety.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5171 - Temporary Construction Structures (3)

    The basic design and construction of temporary structures with applications to concrete vertical and horizontal formwork; shoring and scaffolding, foundation underpinning, design of cofferdams, diaphragm/slurry walls, and construction dewatering. 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Undergraduate course in estimating or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5181 - Construction Leadership and Ethics (3)

    Individual, organizational and process/structure leadership in project setting. Four-step leadership transformational model for project leaders. Project leadership tools and applications to motivation, conflict management, team building and delegation of risk.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5191 - Construction Project Delivery Methods (3)

    Various project delivery methods, made up of organizations, contracts, and award methods, with certain types of projects and owners. Innovative contract types such as a Guaranteed Maximum Price, and award methods, such as Multi-Parameter Bidding.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5201 - Environmental Chemistry (3)

    Principles of chemistry applied on Earth, including topics related to chemical effects in the natural environment. Special attention is given to environmental (water, soil, air) pollutions, global climate change, waste disposal, and environmental regulations. Chemistry topics include atomic, molecular, and radical structures, stoichiometry, kinetics, and equilibrium. The environment in this context is divided into the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, and anthrosphere. Integration of concepts from chemistry, hydrology, geology, biology, atmospheric sciences, and others.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Undergraduate course in environmental engineering or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5211 - Applied Hydrology (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 4211
    Hydrology as it is applied to storm water management. Evaluation of the ever changing regulations associated with storm water quality. Use/develop stochastic and process based hydrologic and hydraulic models. Based on the water quality regulations, hydrologic analysis and hydraulic analysis develop engineering solutions to the urban watershed. Further details will be provided associated with hydrographs, river routing and reservoir routing.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and undergraduate course in water resources engineering or hydraulics or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5220 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering (3)

    Principles of integrated solid waste management and fundamentals of hazardous waste management and engineering. Waste generation, storage, collection, transfer, transport, processing, recovery, disposal of municipal and industrial solid waste. Hazardous and industrial waste identification, accumulation, minimization, transport, and development of a hazardous waste contingency plan to comply with disposal restrictions.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing , undergraduate course in general chemistry and environmental engineering or equivalent
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5241 - Environmental Remediation (3)

    Fundamentals of physical, chemical, and biological environmental remediation and cleanup will be covered, with the following elements: Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Water Contaminations, Soil Contaminations, Air Contaminations, Physical Methods, Chemical Methods, Biological Methods, Pollution Prevention Strategies, Regulations and Future Trends. 

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in general chemistry, and environmental engineering or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5251 - Groundwater Mechanics (3)

    Physics of subsurface groundwater flow, including storage, compressibility, capillarity and Darcy’s Law in porous media. Shallow confined and unconfined flows. Two-dimensional flow in vertical plan. Flow toward wells. Determination of streamlines and pathlines in two and three dimensions. Introduction to contaminant transport. Elementary computer modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in calculus-based physics, differential equations, general chemistry, fluid mechanics, and environmental engineering or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5261 - Air Quality Engineering (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 4261
    Basic concepts in physics and chemistry of the atmosphere. Production, transformation, transport, and removal of air pollutants. The problems of photochemical smog, the greenhouse effect & climate change, stratospheric ozone, acid rain, and visibility. Analytical techniques for gases and particles. Numerical simulation of air pollution. Health and environmental effects of air pollution.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and undergraduate course in environmental engineering or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5271 - Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental Engineering (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 4271
    The study of various physical, chemical and biological operations and processes used in the professional practice of environmental engineering (water treatment, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation). Topics covered will be selected from areas such as reactor hydrodynamics, oxidation-reduction, coagulation-flocculation, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption process, biological oxidation, anaerobic digestion, activated sludge.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in general chemistry, and  environmental engineering or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5280 - River Mechanics (3)

    Dual Listed as: CE 4281
    Foundation for understanding geomorphology, sediment transport and erosion in the river environment. Sediment properties; resistance to flow; incipient motion and bedforms; geomorphology; sediment transport; river stability; and river restoration. In addition, conceptual design techniques will be introduces about natural and urban runoff.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and undergraduate course in water resources engineering or hydraulics or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5290 - Global Climate and Water Supply (3)

    Intersection of global climate, water and energy topics. Discussion of the relationship between energy and water demand and cover current developments in research and technology related to climate, water, and energy. Application will focus on identifying the links between climate, water and energy and the stewardship of scientists, policy makers and society at large and on the efficient design of systems affected by climate.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5310 - GIS Applications in Civil Engineering (3)

    Introduction to fundamental concepts and techniques of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS applications in transportation, environmental assessment, water resources management, geoenvironmental analyses and other areas in civil engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5400 - Advanced Soil Mechanics I (3)

    Soil as an engineering material. Stresses in soil and elastic responses to loading. Groundwater and seepage in soil; consolidation, secondary compression, and soil improvement methods to control settlement. Use of finite element seepage analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5401 - Advanced Soil Mechanics II (3)

    Shear strength of soils. Theories of lateral earth pressure. Use of finite element analysis software.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 531 or CE 5400  and Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5430 - Advanced Foundation Engineering (3)

    Analysis and design of mat foundations. Analysis and design of deep foundations to resist both vertical and lateral loads. Soil-structure interaction. May be taken up to three times for a total credit of 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in founations and retaining wall engineering and Graduate Standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
  

  • CE 5431 - Subsurface Investigation and Characterization (2)

    Methods and techniques of exploring subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater conditions. Obtaining samples, in-situ and laboratory testing to determine engineering properties. Interpretation of field and laboratory results to develop engineering parameters for design.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Corequisite(s): CE 533L or CE 5431L  .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
  

  • CE 5431L - Subsurface Investigation and Characterization Laboratory (1)

    Laboratory techniques used to characterize soils using in situ test. It applies advanced state of the practice techniques testing systems.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Corequisite(s): CE 533 or CE 5431 . 
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5440 - Earth Retaining Structures (3)

    Covers lateral earth pressure theory and the analysis and design of retaining systems including: gravity walls, mechanically stabilized earth walls, sheet pile walls both freestanding and anchored, braced excavations and tiebacks.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5451 - Pavement Design and Construction (3)

    Cross Listed as: CE 4451
    Fundamental principles of structural pavement design and common design methods: AASHTO, Caltrans, Asphalt Institute and Portland Cement Association. Typical highway construction practices and activities. Laboratory testing of highway materials and quality assurance during construction are also discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering, and engineering materials or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5460 - Rock Mechanics (3)

    Cross Listed as: CE 4460
    Properties of intact rock and discontinuities. Rock mass strength and deformability. In-situ rock stresses and their measurement. Groundwater flow in rock. Rock mass classification systems. Numerical methods. Analysis and design of rock slopes, tunnels, underground excavations, and rock foundations. Rock fall analysis and mitigation. Case histories in rock engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering, and geotechnical engineering lab or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5470 - Slope Stability and Earth Dams (3)

    Cross Listed as: CE 4470
    General slope stability concepts. Soil strength and groundwater conditions. Slope stability analysis methods. Stability charts. Field investigation and instrumentation for landslide problems. Uncertainties in slope stability analysis and quantitative risk analysis. Slope stabilization methods. Earth dam analysis and design.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering, and geotechnical engineering lab or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5480 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (3)

    Introduction to seismology and earthquakes. Seismic hazard analysis. Wave propagation. Dynamic soil properties. Ground response analysis, local site effects, and design ground motions. Soil liquefaction. Seismic slope stability analysis. Seismic design of retaining walls. Remediation of seismic hazards.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering, and geotechnical engineering lab or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  

  • CE 5491 - Street Maintenance, Rehabilitation and Management (3)

    Fundamental principles of pavement management and life cycle. Pavement condition surveys and non-destructive testing are also discussed. In addition, students are introduced to typical street maintenance strategies including preservation and recycling.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing, undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering, and engineering materials or equivalent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
 

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