Civil and Environmental Engineering

University Exemplary Department

W.R. Knocke, Head

University Distinguished Professors: J. M. Duncan

Montague-Betts Professor: T. M. Murray

David P. Burrows Professor: M. C. Vorster

W. Curtis English Professor: W. R. Knocke

Dan H. Pletta Professor: R. H. Plaut

Nick Prillaman Professor: J. T. Novak

Newport News Shipbuilding Professor: T. A. Dingus

Professors: I. L. Al-Qadi; G. D. Boardman; J. Collura; W .E. Cox;

J. M. de la Garza; P. Diplas; M. A. Edwards; T. J. Grizzard;

A. G. Hobeika; D. F. Kibler; G. V. Loganathan; R. E. Weyers

Associate Professors: T. L. Brandon; F. A. Charney; T. E. Cousins; A. M. Dietrich; R. L. Dymond; W. S. Easterling; G. M. Filz;

D. L. Gallagher; M. Gutierrez; J. M. Hughes; J. C. Little; J. R. Martin II; J. C. Martinez; M. Mauldon; K. B. Rojiani; A. D. Songer;

D. Teodorovic, A. A. Trani; M. A. Widdowson

Assistant Professors: J. Dove; H. A. Rakha; C. L. Roberts-Wollmann; P. J. Vikesland

Professors Emeritus: R. M. Barker; D. R. Drew; D. A. Garst;

R. C. Hoehn; S. M. Holzer; T. Kuppusamy; J. K. Mitchell; H. J Pence; C. W. Randall; R. D. Walker

The Charles Edward Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers an undergraduate program that facilitates development of critical analytical abilities and the necessary core of knowledge and skills for entry into the civil engineering profession or graduate studies. This body of knowledge includes the scientific procedures for formulating and testing theories and the procedures for applying theory to enhance welfare through engineering analysis, synthesis, and design. The civil engineer plays a key role in the design, construction, maintenance, and management of society's physical infrastructure, including transportation and communication systems, structural facilities for housing human activities, water resource management systems, natural resource development systems, and facilities and programs for environmental protection.

Emphasis in civil engineering education is on fundamental principles of science and mathematics and their application to solving human problems. But civil engineering activities interact in many ways with the natural and social environments within which they take place. Accordingly, the civil engineering program strives to create an awareness of the ecological, social, economic, and political context of engineering and attempts to prepare the civil engineer for the necessary interactions withother professions and the public. An effort to instill an understanding of the role of the civil engineer in satisfying total societal needs is an integral part of the civil engineering program.

Consistent with the general program goal of facilitating development of student competence necessary for entry into engineering practice or graduate school, the graduate of the civil and environmental engineering program should be able to:

• Apply science and mathematics to the analysis of civil engineering and environmental problems and the design of infrastructure systems to increase human welfare and promote sustainable development.
• Recognize the role of the civil engineer in contemporary society and the societal and environmental contexts of civil engineering projects.
• Employ modern technology and methods for collecting, assessing, and utilizing data for analysis and design of civil engineering systems.
• Practice engineering in a professional environment through practical application of skills for conducting technical analysis, communicating orally and in writing, working as a member of a team, and applying prevailing standards of professional and ethical behavior.
• Acquire advanced education by admittance to and graduation from recognized programs of graduate studies.
• Maximize individual potential, including acquisition of necessary skills and recognition of the need for continuing education and lifelong growth and development.

To facilitate student learning, the CEE department will:

• Employ the latest educational technology and innovative teaching methods.
• Encourage students to participate in professional work experience prior to graduation.

The civil engineering curriculum provides a choice of four curricular tracks: General Civil Engineering; Environmental and Water Resources; Infrastructure Systems; and Structures, Foundations, and Construction, (an environmental option is available within the Environmental and Water Resources track). These tracks contain a common freshman and sophomore year, with selection of a track made during pre-registration of the second semester of the sophomore year. Other than the general civil engineering track, which maintains a broad perspective, these tracks provide greater focus on the individual areas of civil engineering practice; however, they have common elements to ensure that all students receive a basic civil engineering education.

All the curricular tracks place significant emphasis on engineering design. The initial exposure to design occurs in the required courses and electives within the individual programs. Each student also must select a "design project" course that provides an integrated approach to design that draws on knowledge from a minimum of three disciplinary areas. Each of these courses involves preparation of written reports and oral presentations, and each provides teamwork experience through utilization of a group approach to project design.

Classroom instruction in the civil engineering program is reinforced by instructional laboratories in the major areas of civil engineering practice.

The department participates in the Cooperative Education Program in which qualified students may alternate semesters of study with semesters of professional employment.

Contact person for undergraduate Civil and Environmental Engineering programs is Ms. Vickie Mouras, academic career advisor, at 540/231-7148 or e-mail: vmouras@vt.edu.

Full programs of graduate study are available, leading to the M.Eng., M.S., and Ph.D. in civil engineering. Graduate degree programs concentrate in one of six major areas: Construction, environmental, geotechnical, hydrosystems, structures and materials, and transportation. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Program
(for 2003)

(Note: Requirements are subject to change. Prospective students should contact the department prior to initiating individual programs of study.)

Beginning with junior year ­ Students select one of four tracks below:

General Civil Engineering Track

Environmental and Water Resources Track

⁺⁺EN Option students may substitute AAEC 3314: Environmental Law for CEE 4804

Infrastructure Systems Track

Structures, Foundations, and Construction Track

University Core Remarks: Engineering students entering the university in 1999-2000 are required to meet the following University Core Requirements, in addition to their college and departmental requirements:

Credits
Area 1: In-Major Writing Intensive Course (one of the CEE courses taken must be designated as writing intensive)	3
Area 2: Ideas, Cultural Traditions and Values	6
Area 3: Society and Human Behavior	6
Area 6: Creativity and Aesthetic Experience	1

Undergraduate Courses (CEE)

2204: APPLIED SURVEYING

Introduction to engineering field measurements, the theory and use of surveying instruments; traverse, coordinate, horizontal curve, vertical curve, area, earthwork, and stakeout computations. Pre: MATH 1016. (2H,3L,3C).

2214: SURVEYING I: SURVEYING MEASUREMENTS

Introduction to engineering field measurements and observation error analysis; the theory and use of surveying instruments; traverse, coordinate, and area computation methods as they relate to elementary civil engineering applications. Co: MATH 2215. (2H,3L,3C).

2804: INTRO. TO CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Overview of the civil engineering profession and the undergraduate program of study. The fundamentals of good oral and written communication skills for the Civil Engineer are emphasized. An introduction to engineering library resources is also included. Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course. Pre: EF 1015.

2814: CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS

Introduction to various data measurement issues in civil and environmental engineering, including collection techniques, analysis, error, and statistical evaluation in all sub-disciplines. Spatial measurement topics include GPS, leveling, distance and angular measurement, mapping and topographic surveys, automated data collection, terrain models, earthwork methods, construction surveying, geodesy, and GIS. Pre: EF 1016 or MATH 1224. (3H,3L,4C).

2984: SPECIAL STUDY

Variable credit course.

2994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Variable credit course.

3014: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Fundamental elements involved in managing construction projects. Management structure, construction contracts, equipment and labor productivity, scheduling, quality assurance, and cost control. Junior standing required. (2H,3L,3C).

3104: INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Overall view of environmental engineering with emphasis on hazardous waste management, water treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution and its control, solid waste management, groundwater pollution and environmental regulations. Pre: CHEM 1074, CHEM 1084, MATH 1205, MATH 1206, PHYS 2305. (3H,3C).

3214: SURVEYING II: ADVANCED SURVEYING

Advanced surveying topics including surveying astronomy, state plane coordinate systems, and geodetic observations and reductions. Introduction to geometric geodesy. Pre: 2214. (3H,3C).

3304: FLUID MECHANICS FOR CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Hydrostatics; fluid motion; continuity, momentum, and energy equations; viscous effects; applications to pipe networks and hydraulic systems, including open channel flow. Laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Pre: MATH 2214. (3H,2L,3C).

3314: WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING

Open channel flow; hydrology; hydraulic modeling; hydraulic machinery and structures; laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Pre: 3304. (3H,2L,3C).

3404: THEORY OF STRUCTURES

Fundamental tools and methods of structural analysis: moment-area, slope-deflection, force, and moment-distribution methods. Influence lines. Application to beams, trusses, and simple frames. Pre: ESM 2204. (3H,3C).

3414 (BSE 3414): DESIGN OF WOOD STRUCTURES

Wood as an engineering material, loads, structural lumber, glulam, plywood, design of single structural elements, combined stress design, fastener design, truss design, pole and post-frame structures, shear wall, and diaphram design. Pre: 3404. (3H,3C).

3424: REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES I

Behavior and design of reinforced concrete members based on ultimate strength. Beams and slabs in flexure, shear and torsion, development of reinforcement. Columns with axial force plus bending, slenderness effects in columns. Pre: 3404. (3H,3C).

3434: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES I

Behavior and design of structural steel members and steel-frame buildings, including simple and fixed connections. AISC specifications; elastic theory. Design members to resist tension, compression, bending, torsion; plate girders, composite beams. Pre: 3404, ESM 3054. (2H,3L,3C).

3514: SOIL MECHANICS

Engineering properties of soils including their descriptions and classifications, the effects of water, soil strength and compressibility. Introduction to soil stabilization, earth pressures, slope stability, and foundations. Pre: ESM 2204, GEOL 2104. (3H,2L,4C).

3604: INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Planning, design and operation of transportation systems with emphasis in multimodal transportation techniques and unified system engineering theories to analyze large-scale transportation problems. Discussion of Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems (IVHS) and hands on experience in computer models in transportation operations and planning. Interactions between transportation infrastructure and environmental engineering planning. (3H,3C).

3684: CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Characteristics of constituent materials and the design and behavior of portland cement and bituminous concrete mixtures with demonstrated laboratory experiments. Pre: GEOL 2104. (2H,3L,3C).

3804: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

Introduction to computer applications in civil and environmental engineering. Integration of design, data management, and problem solving skills with computer tools and techniques. Topics include systems analysis, optimization, database management, computer programming languages. Pre: 2814. (2H,2L,3C).

4014 (BC 4024): ESTIMATING, PRODUCTION, & COST ENGINEERING

Interpretation of plans and specifications, preparation of construction estimates, and cost control. Methods analysis, resource requirements, and resource costs in building systems, including system components, and in large-scale civil engineering works such as highways, bridges, and hydraulic structures. Pre: 3014. (3H,3C).

4024: CONSTRUCTION CONTROL TECHNIQUES

Techniques used to plan, schedule, and control the Construction Process. Emphasizes manual and computer-based approaches. Focuses on an analytical approach towards the construction process whereby good technical methodologies and solutions are converted to reality through construction practices. Pre: 4014. (3H,3C).

4034 (BC 4034): CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

The course work provides an overview of the basics of the Project Manual (a collection of the contractual provisions of a nontechnical nature together with the technical provisions). Techniques of specification writing, interpretation of intent, and complimentary documents are studied. Senior standing required. (3H,3C).

4044: CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH TOPICS

Introduction to research in the construction industry; identifying and locating current research results; preparation of technical papers for conveying research results; oral presentation of technical material in a professional format. Pre: 3014, 4014. (3H,3C).

4054 (BC 4054): CONSTRUCTION LAW: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

A study of current legal problems associated with the construction industry. Traditional roles of the various industry participants are examined from a management's perspective. The entire building process, from pre-design to owner use, is covered with emphasis on claims avoidance. Pre: 4434 or ARCH 4044 or CEE 3014. (3H,3C),

4074: CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING: MEANS & METHODS

Construction means, methods, and equipment used to transform a particular design concept into a completed usable structure or facility. Selection and optimization of individual units as well as the systems needed to produce the required work to the required quality on time and on budget. Pre: 3014. (3H,3C).

4084: GREEN ENGINEERING: ANALYSIS OF CONSTRUCTED FACILITIES

Green engineering analysis and design applied to all phases of construction; design, construction, operation, retrofit and decommissioning. Decision making techniques. Life cycle analysis. Pre: 3014. (3H,3C).

4104: WATER & WASTEWATER TREATMENT DESIGN

Design of municipal water and wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis on characterization of water and wastewater and physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods. Sludge processing advanced treatment methods and treatment plant hydraulics are considered. Pre: 3104, 3304. (3H,3C).

4114: FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING

Public health engineering principles for protection against biological and chemical health hazards. Emphasis on major communicable diseases that plague mankind, organisms that cause them, routes of transmission, and engineering methods of control. Appropriate control methods for rural areas and developing countries. Pre: 3104. (3H,3C).

4124: ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Computer applications in environmental engineering. Integration of environmental design, data management, and problem solving skills with computer tools and techniques. Optimization, data management, graphical and statistical data analysis, and geographical information systems. Pre: 3104. (3H,3C).

4144: AIR RESOURCES ENGR

Source assessment utilizing instrumentation and EPA reference methods. Calculation of source compliance status. Air quality PC modeling to acquire construction and operating permits. Design of monitoring networks as required by EPA and industry. Design calculations for determining the applicability of control equipment alternatives with emphasis on meeting emission standards in a cost effective manner. Pre: 3314. (3H,3C).

4174: SOLID & HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

Introduction to the problems, regulations and techniques associated with the management of solid and hazardous waste. Composition, volume and characterization of the wastes. Design of collection and disposal systems, including landfills, solidification/stabilization and incineration. Pre: 3104. (3H,3C).

4184: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN OF WATER SUPPLY & SEWERAGE SYSTEMS

Introduction to the hydraulics of water distribution systems, sewerage plant collection systems, pumping stations, and treatment plants. Integrates effects of water and wastewater quality with hydraulic design. Pre: 3104, 3314. (3H,3C).

4234: PROPERTY LINE LAW

Overall view of law affecting the location of real property lines. Study of case and statutory law through law library research. Procedures and practices employed in the survey of land boundaries. Location and description of new boundaries and retracement of existing boundaries. Pre: 2214. (3H,3C) I.

4244: SURVEY ADJUSTMENT COMPUTATIONS

Analysis and adjustment of observations in surveying and photogrammetry: error theory, error propagation, matrix methods of least squares adjustment, constraints, sequential adjustment methods. Pre: EF 1006, MATH 2224. (3L,3C).

4254: PHOTOGRAMMETRY

Principles of photogrammetric solutions for the determination of position, distance, direction, area, and elevation using single and stereophotographic coverage. Introduction to aerial cameras, stereoplotters, and flight planning. Application of analogic and analytic photogrammetric solutions to engineering problems. Pre: MATH 1206. (2H,3L,3C).

4274: LAND DEVELOP DESIGN

Overview of land development projects including factors, construction practices, legal issues, and government policies. Design project includes feasibility study, engineering evaluation of site, and layout design of lots, buildings, streets, sewers, etc. Interactive graphics and automated drafting. Senior standing in Civil Engineering required. (2H,3L,3C).

4304: HYDROLOGY

Precipitation, evaporation, consumptive use, infiltration; stream flow, flood routing; statistical analysis of hydrologic data, flood and drought forecasting, risk analysis, subsurface flow, well hydraulics, introduction to urban drainage design. Pre: 3314. (3H,3C).

4314: GROUNDWATER RESOURCES

Fundamentals of groundwater hydrology; flow through porous media, both saturated and unsaturated; flow to wells in both confined and unconfined aquifers; analysis of recharge basin and field drains; seepage from canals into the groundwater; contaminants in groundwater. Pre: 3314. (3H,3C).

4324: OPEN CHANNEL FLOW

Mechanics of open channel flow, including uniform flow, gradually varied flow, channel transitions, unsteady flow and fundamentals of sediment transport phenomena. Pre: 3314. (3H,3C).

4334: HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

Hydraulic analysis and design of engineering structures for water control, including reservoirs, dams, spillways, spilling basins, drainage structures, and hydraulic models. Pre: 3314. (3H,3C).

4344: WATER RESOURCES PLANNING

Analysis of the water resources planning process and the institutional framework for water resources management. Criteria and procedures for evaluating management alternatives are examined, with emphasis on assessment of economic and environmental impacts. Senior standing required. (3H,3C).

4354: ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY

Overall view of pollutant movements in surface waters, with emphasis on the role of various hydrologic processes. Natural and constructed wetlands and their use for water quality control. Fundamentals of river hydraulics. Design of flood control channels. Environmental consequences of various types of hydraulic systems. Mitigation, enhancement, and restoration techniques. Pre: 3104, 3314. (3H,3C).

4364 (AOE 4064): FLUID FLOWS IN NATURE

Course designed to build upon and broaden a basic traditional engineering knowledge of fluid flows into areas concerning a variety of natural occurrences and phenomena that involve fluid motions in important ways. Drag sessile systems and motile animals, gliding and soaring, flying and swimming, internal flows in organisms, low Reynolds number flows, fluid-fluid interfaces, unsteady flows in nature and wind engineering. Pre: 3304 or AOE 3104 or ESM 3024 or ME 3404. (3H,3C).

4404: COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES I

Formulation of matrix displacement method in a form suitable for program development. Application to trusses and frames. Incorporation of special features such as symmetry, internal releases, support settlements, and influence lines. Initiation of program development. Use of existing programs on the personal computer. Pre: 3404. (3H,3C).

4424: DESIGN OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Principle of prestressing applied to concrete beams, slabs, and frames; design of individual elements and structural systems of prestressed concrete; precast construction and connection design. Pre: 3424. (3H,3C).

4434: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES II

Plastic design of steel beams, columns, and connections; elastic design of tension, compression, and flexural members using Load and Resistance Factor Design specifications. Pre: 3434. (2H,3L,3C).

4444 (AOE 4054): STABILITY OF STRUCTURES

Introduction to the methods of static structural stability analysis and their applications. Buckling of columns and frames. Energy method and approximate solutions. Elastic and inelastic behavior. Torsional and lateral buckling. Use of stability as a structural design criterion. Pre: AOE 3024, CEE 3404.

4454: MASONRY STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Masonry materials, material testing, material specifications. Structural behavior and design of masonry elements (walls, beams, and columns) and systems used in structures. Construction techniques and the details of masonry construction. Building codes relating to analysis and design of masonry structures. Pre: 3684, 3424. (3H,3C).

4474: REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES II

Behavior and design of continuous reinforced concrete structures subjected to gravity and lateral loads. application of computer programs to frame analysis and design of members. Biaxial bending of columns, two-way floor systems, retaining walls, and footing design problems. Comprehensive design project concludes the course. Pre: 3424. (3H,3C).

4484: BRIDGES & THEIR BUILDERS

History of bridges, bridge builders, and bridge construction; study of the physical principles underlying the capacity and stability of bridges; comparison of the load-carrying function of various forms of bridge structure; bridge failures, obsolescence, and future needs. Pre: 3424. (3H,3C).

4494: COMPUTER METHODS IN STRUCTURAL DESIGN

Design of structural members in steel, concrete, and wood using computers. Design of structural systems. Development of programs for the solution of structural design problems. Senior standing in civil engineering required. (3H,3C).

4504: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

Introduction to finite element method as applied to civil engineering problems. One-dimensional stress-deformation, fluid flow, and consolidation problems. Analysis of beam bending and beam-column and torsion problems. Two-dimensional plane strain, plane stress, and axisymmetric analysis of stress-deformation and fluid flow problems. Use of computer codes. Introduction to nonlinear techniques. Pre: 3404 or ESM 3054. (3H,3C).

4514: METHODS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Principles and techniques for characterizing earth materials (soil and rock) for civil engineering projects in various regional environments; with emphasis on the interdisciplinary approach to field exploration and site description through soil mechanics theory, geologic correlations, geophysical methods, in site testing and sampling. Pre: 3514. (3H,3C).

4524: SOIL TESTING FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES

Methods of soil sampling and testing for engineering applications; interpretation and utilization of test results; tests for soil identification, soil classification, soil stabilization, settlement analysis, and stability calculations; in situ testing. Pre: 3514. (2H,3L,3C).

4534: EARTH PRESSURES & FOUNDATION STRUCTURES

Earth pressure theories and their applications to the design of retaining structures, anchors, and excavation bracing. Bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundations. Types and capacity of deep foundations. Pre: 3514. (3H,3C).

4544: APPLIED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING ANALYSIS

Applied geotechnical engineering Analysis Methods for selecting appropriate analysis procedures and for effectively using analytical tools in geotechnical engineering: procedures for selecting data, for performing efficient parametric studies, and for testing the correctness of results. Strategies for development and selection of computer programs for analysis of geotechnical engineering problems. Pre: 4534. (3H,3C).

4554: NATURAL DISASTER MITIGATION & RECOVERY

Causes, mechanics, classifications, and forces associated with tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and landslides. Resistance evaluation for existing ground, facilities and structures. Hazard-resistant design of new facilities. Risk and reliability assessment and decision analysis. Strategies and designs for natural disaster risk mitigation. Emergency response for protection of life and property and restoration of lifelines. Includes an interdisciplinary team project. Pre: 3014, 3304, 3404, 3514, 3684. (3H,3C).

4594 (CSES 4594): SOIL & GROUNDWATER POLLUTION

Application of mathematical models for chemical movement in soils and groundwater to evaluate soil and groundwater pollutant behavior; discussion of pollution remediation technologies; design of subsurface monitoring networks; case studies in soil and groundwater pollution; applications to landfills, waste spills, septic drainfields, pesticide/fertilizer leaching, and other problems of environmental concern. Pre: (MATH 2224 or MATH 2514), (GEOL 4114 or CEE 4314). (3H,3C).

4604: TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

Study of traffic and parking characteristics; application of traffic control devices; principles and techniques used to improve the efficiency and safety of traffic flow systems. Pre: 3604. (3H,3C).

4614: ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS

Fundamental properties and the physical and chemical aspects of the structure of Portland cement concretes. Emphasis placed on environmental performance aspects and the application of studies of concrete performance under various exposure conditions. Pre: 3684. (3H,3C).

4624: PLANNING TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES

Transportation planning process; urban and regional studies, surveys, data analysis, model development and testing; transportation management, administration, finance, system evaluation, implementation, and integration. Pre: 3604. (3H,3C).

4634: INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITION ASSESSMENT

Infrastructure components and assessment needs; physical and chemical properties of construction materials; deterioration causes, assessment methods, nondestructive evaluation techniques, infrastructure management systems, performance models, service-life-cycle estimates. Pre: 3684. (3H,3C).

4654: GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF HIGHWAYS

Functional design of highways; curves, intersections, interchanges, drainage, and other features involved in highway safety and traffic efficiency. Pre: 3604. (3H,3C).

4664: PAVEMENT DESIGN

Principles underlying methods for the design of various elements of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports; climate and traffic effects; pavement management systems. Pre: 3604. (3H,3C).

4674: AIRPORT PLANNING & DESIGN

Airport planning and economic justification, site selection, configuration, development and design of terminal areas, demand forecasting, access, traffic control. Pre: 3604. (3H,3C).

4804: PROFESSIONAL & LEGAL ISSUES IN ENGINEERING

Analysis of the legal, professional, and ethical aspects of engineering practice; introduction to contract law and contract dispute resolution, professional liability, and other aspects of law relevant to engineering practice; professional registration and codes of ethics. Pre: Senior standing in engineering. (3H,3C).

4814: ANALYSIS OF INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS

Analysis of the role of infrastructure in society. Mathematical modeling of infrastructure systems for predicting socioeconomic and environmental impacts of development. Systems dynamics methodology and applications to regional and national systems, including national defense, water resource systems, transportation systems, and infrastructure maintenance. Pre: 3804. (3H,3C).

4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Variable credit course.

4984: SPECIAL STUDY

Variable credit course.

4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Variable credit course.

Please see the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings.

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