Graduate Courses

Environmental Courses

Ocean Courses

CE 503 Engineering Hydraulics
Properties of fluids, fluid statics, mass, energy and momentum conservation principles, flow in pipes, major and minor energy losses, water pumps. Principles of flow in open channels, uniform flow computations, gradually varied flows, design of hydraulic structures, dimensional analyses and similitude principles.

CE 504 Water Resources Engineering
Principles of engineering hydrology, the hydrologic cycle, rainfall-runoff relationships, hydrographs, hydrologic and hydraulic routing. Ground water resources. Planning and management of water resources. Probabilistic methods in water resources, reservoir design, water distribution systems.

CE 519 Structural Analysis
Analysis of structures using methods of work, slope deflection and moment distribution; force acceleration and energy methods; variable moments of inertia; continuous beams, trusses and frames; arch analysis; plasticity and limit design; slab and shell structures. Prerequisite: knowledge of computer programming.

CE 520 Soil Behavior and its Role in Environmental Applications
See EN 520 course description.

CE 530 Nondestructive Evaluation
This course will introduce principles and applications of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques which are important in design, manufacturing and maintenance. Most commonly used methods such as ultrasonics, magnetics, radiography, penetrants and eddy currents will be discussed. Physical concepts behind each of these methods as well as practical examples of their applications will be emphasized. Cross-listed with ME 521.

CE 560 Advanced Soil Testing
An advanced treatment of methods and techniques of soil testing. It entails the execution of tests, data presentation and data interpretation associated with soil mechanics practice and research. Tests include soil classification, compaction, shear strength, permeability soil-moisture extraction and soil compressibility. Use of microcomputers in data reduction and presentation.

CE 565 Mathematical Methods for Civil and Environmental Engineering
An introduction to numerical and analytical methods applied to civil and environmental engineering. Methods for solution of non-linear equations, systems of linear equations, interpolation, regression and solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Applications include trusses, beams, river oxygen balances and adsorption isotherms. Several computer projects are required. Prerequisite: knowledge of procedural computer program language (C++, FORTRAN, etc.).

CE 579 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Structures
Ultimate Strength Design, deep beams, torsion, deflections, shrinkage, creep and temperature effects, biaxially loaded columns, slender columns, walls, two-way and plate slabs. Prerequisite: knowledge of computer programming.

CE 591 / OE 591 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
Introduction to meteorology presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of atmospheric dynamics. The course begins with a discussion of the Earth’s atmospheric system including global circulation, climate and the greenhouse effect. The basic conservation laws and the applications of the basic equations of motion are discussed in the context of synoptic scale meteorology. The thermodynamics of the atmosphere are derived based on the equation of state of the atmosphere with specific emphasis on adiabatic and pseudo-adiabatic motions. The concept of atmospheric stability is presented in terms of the moist and dry lapse rate. The influence of the planetary boundary layer on atmospheric motions is presented with emphasis on topographic and open ocean frictional effects, temperature discontinuity between land and sea and the generation of sea breezes. The mesoscale dynamics of tornadoes and hurricanes are discussed as well as the cyclogenesis of extratropical coast allows. The course makes use of a multitude of web-based products including interactive learning sites, weather forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS), tropical predictions from the National Hurricane Center and NWS model outputs (AVN, NGM, ETA, and WAM). Cross listed with OE 591.

CE 595 Geotechnical Design
A design oriented course in which geo-technical engineering principles are applied to the computer-aided design of shallow and pile foundations, bulkheads and retaining walls. The course also deals with advanced soil mechanics concepts as applied to the determination of lateral earth pressures needed for the design of retaining walls. Prerequisite: An undergraduate introductory course in geotechnical engineering.

CE 601 Theory of Elasticity
Review of matrix algebra; the strain tensor, including higher order terms; the stress tensor; derivation of the linear form of Hooke’s law and the higher order form of Hooke’s law; equilibrium equations, boundary conditions and compatibility conditions; applications to the bending and torsion problems; variational and approximate methods of solving the Dirichlet-type boundary value problems with particular application to the torsion problem.

CE 607 Theory of Elastic Stability
Buckling failure of beams, columns, plates and shells in the elastic and plastic range; postbuckling strength of plates; application of variational principles.

CE 608 Theory of Plates and Shells
Bending of laterally loaded plates of various shapes and edge conditions; large deflection of plates; membrane stresses in shells; bending of cylindrical shells; energy solutions.

CE 613 Matrix Analysis of Structures
Formulation of structural theory based on matrix algebra; discussion of force method and displacement method; use of matrix transformation chain in struc-tural analysis; application to indeterminate structures, space frames, vibration and buckling of structures; computer application. Prerequisite: knowledge of computer programming.

CE 621 Bridge Design for Structural Engineers
This course will concentrate on the typical highway bridge design and analysis. The design will be based on the current AASHTO specifications and other applicable codes. Major topics will include detailing and seismic design considerations. In addition, emphasis will be placed on inspection procedures and the development of contract plans, specifications and construction cost estimating. Grading for the course will be based on a midterm exam and a comprehensive design pro-ject. Included in the scope of the project will be the design of the superstructure and substructure, the development of influence lines and a construction cost estimate. Prerequisites CE 483, CE 484, CE 486 or equivalents, and knowledge of computer applications.

CE 623 Structural Dynamics
Introduction to theory of structural dynamics with emphasis on civil engineering problems. One-degree systems; lumped parameter multi-degree systems; approximate methods; design applications using computers. Prerequisite: knowledge of computer programming.

CE 626 Earthquake Engineering Design
A new approach to the overall earthquake engineering problem is presented in a form that may be utilized by engineering design offices. New earthquake invariants are obtained. The emphasis is placed on the two major topics; 1) damage assessment and 2) structural design, but some consideration is also given to the development of a new “mechanism” theory consistent with deep-foci earthquakes. The fundamental databases and the sources for the basic hypotheses and the resultant theories are the accelerograms and the isoseismal maps. These lead to temporal and spacewise energy variations that are the key elements in the theoretical approach.

CE 628 Wind Effects on Structures
Wind characteristics; deterministic and stochastic response; static wind effects and building code; effects of lateral forces; dynamic effects; self-excited motion, flutter, galloping and vortex-induced vibration; tornado and hurricane effects; case studies on tall buildings, long-span bridges, etc.

CE 640 Prestressed Concrete
Basic concepts of prestressing, partial loss of prestress, flexural design, shear, torsion, camber, deflection, indeterminate prestressed structures, connections, and prestressed circular tanks. Prerequisite: knowledge of computer programming.

CE 649 Earth Supporting Structures
A course of lectures dealing with the design, performance and quality control of earth supporting structures. It includes an outline of the available methods of evaluating slope stability by field studies, numerical computer analysis and hand calculations. Finally, the last portion of the course covers the principles involved in the design and construction of earth and rockfill dams including such topics as soil compaction, hydraulic fill dams, design criteria, seepage control, slope stability analyses, seismic design and case history studies. Prerequisite: an undergraduate introductory course in geotechnical engineering.

Civil Courses

Construction Management

CE 650 Water Distribution Systems Analysis
The design of an effective and proper system for the distribution of potable water for domestic, institutional, commercial, and industrial use requires an understanding of the principles of planning, design and construction of pipe networks. This course will focus on the critical elements of planning, design, and modeling of a water distribution systems. CE 651 Drainage Design and Modeling
Drainage design includes watershed analysis combined with hydrologic and hydraulic computations. The basic laws of drainage design will be discussed including, the environmental and economic implications. Regulations pertinent to the area will also be addressed. Concepts of open channel, pressure and gravity flow will be discussed. Mathematical and computer models will be used to educate the engineer in the techniques available in industry. These models combined with the mathematical principals presented will aid the engineer in developing the best possible design for a particular region.

CE 652 Hydrologic Modeling
Water is probably the most used, the most abused, and the most taken for granted natural resource. Few people realize what is involved in the planning and building of urban water-distribution and management systems. Environmental costs must also be considered when analyzing any water resources project. Efforts continue toward conservation and environmental protection, which increases the need for engineers to be educated in the behavior of water as it moves through the water cycle. This course will address the modern-day hydrologic processes, the mathematical and scientific processes for hydrology, and introduce several models commonly used in industry. These models will aid the engineer in analyzing the hydrologic processes of a particular region and help provide the best solution for a very sensitive issue.

CE 654 Environmental Geotechnology
See EN 654 course description.

CE 684 Mixing Processes in Inland and Coastal Waters
Development of advective-diffusion equations for conservative and non-conservative substances. Fickian diffusion, turbulent diffusion, shear flow dispersion. Description and specification of mixing processes in rivers, reservoirs and estuaries. Methods and analyses of conservative dye tracer studies. Monte Carlo simulations of diffusion processes and numerical models for simulation of advection diffusion processes in rivers and estuaries.

CE 802 Special Problems in Civil Engineering
One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Civil Engineer.

CE 900 Thesis in Civil Engineering
For the degree of Master of Engineering (Civil). Five to 10 credits with departmental approval.

CE 950 Civil Engineering Project*
Design project for the degree of Civil Engineer. Eight to 15 credits.

CE 960 Research in Civil Engineering*
Original research of advanced level in Civil Engineering, which may serve as the topics for the dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
*by request