undergradstudents.course descriptions

EGR 25L. Introduction to Structural Engineering. An introduction to engineering and the engineering method through a wide variety of historical and modern case studies, ranging from unique structures like bridges to mass produced objects like pencils. Instructor: Petroski. One course.

EGR 53L. Computational Methods in Engineering. Introduction to computer methods and algorithms for analysis and solution of engineering problems using numerical methods in a workstation environment. Topics include; numerical integration, roots of equations, simultaneous equation solving, finite difference methods, matrix analysis, linear programming, dynamic programming, and heuristic solutions used in engineering practice. This course does not require any prior knowledge of computer programming. Instructor: Staff

EGR 75L. Mechanics of Solids. [link to Blackboard] Analysis of force systems and their equilibria as applied to engineering systems. Stresses and strains in deformable bodies; mechanical behavior of materials; applications of principles to static problems of beams, torsion members, and columns. Selected laboratory work. Prerequisites: Mathematics 32 and Physics 51L. Instructor: Dolbow, Gavin, Hueckel, Laursen, or Nadeau. One course.

EGR 100. Practical Methods in Civil Engineering. Introduction to the practical methods used by Civil Engineers including surveying, computer-aided-design, geographical information systems, and use of mills, lathes, and other machine tools. Instructor: Schaad. One-half course.

EGR 108S. Professional Ethics. Case study approach used to introduce professional ethics. Topics include moral development, confidentiality, risk and safety, social responsibil-ity, fraud and malpractice, legal aspects of professionalism, and environmental ethics. The capstone course for students completing the certificate in the Program in Science, Technology, and Human Values. Also taught as Science, Technology, and Human Values 108S. Instructor: Staff. One course.

EGR 115. Engineering Systems Optimization. Introduction to mathematical optimization, engineering economic analysis, and other decision analysis tools used to evaluate and design engineering systems. Application of linear and nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, expert systems, simulation and heuristic methods to engineering systems design problems. Applications discussed include: production plant scheduling, water resources planning, design and analysis, vehicle routing, resource allocation, repair and rehabilitation scheduling and economic analysis of engineering design alternatives. Corequisite: Mathematics 111. Instructor: Peirce. One course.

EGR 123L. Dynamics. [link to Blackboard] Principles of dynamics of particles, rigid bodies, and selected nonrigid systems with emphasis on engineering applications. Kinematic and kinetic analysis of structural and machine elements in a plane and in space using graphical, computer, and analytical vector techniques. Absolute and relative motion analysis. Work-energy; impact and impulse-momentum. Laboratory experiments. Prerequisites: Engineering 75L and Mathematics 103 or consent of instructor. Instructor: Dowell, Knight, Virgin, or Wright. One course.

EGR 150. Engineering Communication. Principles of written and verbal technical communication; graphics, tables, charts, and figures. Multimedia content generation and presentation. Individual and group written and verbal presentations. Prerequisite: Engineering 53L and Writing 20 or equivalent. Instructor: Staff. One-half course.

CE 24L. Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science. Materials and energy balances applied to environmental engineering problems. Water pollution control, applied ecology, air quality management, solid and hazardous waste control. Environmental ethics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 11L. Instructor: Peirce. One course.

CE 116. Transportation Engineering. The role and history of transportation. Introduction to the planning and design of multimodal transportation systems. Principles of traffic engineering, route location, and geometric design. Planning studies and economic evaluation. Prerequisite: Statistics 113 and consent of instructor for nonengineering students. Instructor: Bryson. One course.

CE 120L. Chemistry and Microbiology for Environmental Engineers. Fundamentals of physical and organic chemistry: equilibrium conditions, surface tension, chemical kinetics, mixtures, osmosis, sorption, and solvent extraction. Elements of bioenviron-mental engineering: cells, microorganisms, nutrition and growth conditions, metabolism, and population dynamics. Applications of chemistry and microbiology to water and waste treatment processes in engineered systems. Prerequisite: Chemistry 11L or 21L. Instructor: Linden. One course. C-L: Applied Science

CE 122L. Fluid Mechanics. Physical properties of fluids; fluid-flow concepts and basic equations; continuity, energy, and momentum principles; dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude; viscous effects; applications emphasizing real fluids. Selected laboratory work. Corequisite: Engineering 123L. Instructor: Boadu, Kabala, Laursen, or Medina. One course.

CE 123L. Water Resources Engineering. Descriptive and quantitative hydrology, hydraulics of pressure conduits and measurement of flow, compound pipe systems, analysis of flow in pressure distribution systems, open channel flow, reservoirs and distribution system storage. Groundwater hydrology and well-hydraulics. Probability and statistics in water resources. Selected laboratory and field exercises, computer applications. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 122L. Instructor: Kabala or Medina. One course. C-L: Applied Science

CE 124L. Environmental Engineering. Physical, chemical, and microbiological character-ization of water and wastewater. Introduction to water treatment processes and wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems. Air pollution control; solid and hazardous waste engineering. Laboratory included. Field trips to be arranged. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 120L. Instructor: Linden, Peirce, or Schuler. One course.

CE 130L. Structural Design and Optimization. Principles of design as an iterative process involving problem statements, incomplete information, conservative assumptions, external regulations and other constraints, and creative solutions. Formulation of the associated constrained optimization problem. Energy methods for elastic and plastic deformation. Computer programming for optimal solution of structural design problems. Application to determinate and indeterminate steel and concrete structures for static and dynamic loads. Prerequisite: EGR 75L. Instructor: Gavin. One course.

CE 131L. Matrix Structural Analysis. Development of stiffness matrix methods from first principles. Superposition of loads and elements. Linear analysis by hand and computer of plane and space structures comprising one-dimensional truss and beam elements. Prerequisites: Engineering 75L and Mathematics 103 or Mathematics 107. Instructors: Gavin, Laursen, or Virgin. One course.

CE 133L. Concrete and Composite Structures . Properties and design of concrete. Analysis and design of selected reinforced concrete structural elements according to strength and design methodology. Mechanics forming the foundation of the methodology is featured. Laboratory work on properties of aggregates, concrete, and reinforced concrete. Prerequisite: Engineering 75L. Instructor: Nadeau. One course.

CE 134L. Metallic Structures. Design in metals, primarily steel. Properties of materials as criteria for failure. Tension, compression, and flexural members. Bolted and welded connections, including eccentric connections. Built-up members. Design by elastic and plastic methods. Selected problems to include computations and drawings. Prerequisite: Engineering 75L. Instructor: Staff. One course. C-L: Applied Science

CE 139L. Introduction to Soil Mechanics. Origin and composition of soils, soil structure. Flow of water through soils. Environmental geotechnology: land waste disposal, waste containment, and remediation technologies. Soil behavior under stress; compressibility, shear strength. Elements of mechanics of soil masses with application to problems of bearing capacity of foundations, earth pressure on retaining walls, and stability of slopes. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 122L. Instructor: Boadu or Hueckel. One course.

CE 141. Special Topics in Civil Engineering. Study arranged on a special topic in which the instructor has particular interest and competence. Consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies required. Half course or one course each. Instructor: Staff. Half course.

CE 142. Special Topics in Civil Engineering. Study arranged on a special topic in which the instructor has particular interest and competence. Consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies required. Half course or one course each. Instructor: Staff. Half course.

CE 161. Architectural Engineering I. Analysis of the building through the study of its subsystems (enclosure, space, structural, environmental-control). Building materials and their principal uses in the enclosure and structural subsystems. Computer aided design. Field trips. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing, consent of instructor for nonengineering students. Instructor: Brasier. One course.

CE 162. Architectural Engineering II. Design and integration of building subsystems (enclosure, space, structural, environmental-control) in the design of a medium-sized building. Prerequisite: Civil Engineering 161 or consent of instructor. Instructor: Brasier. One course.

CE 172. Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects. Intensive research project in Civil and Environmental Engineering by students selected as Engineering Undergraduate Fellows. Course credit is contingent upon satisfactory completion of 173 and 174. Consent of instructor and program director required. Instructor: Staff. One course.

CE 173. Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects. Continuation course for Engineering Undergraduate Fellows, contingent upon satisfactory completion of 172. Consent required. Instructor: Staff. One course.

CE 174. Engineering Undergraduate Fellows Projects. Final continuation course for Engineering Undergraduate Fellows, contingent upon satisfactory completion of 172 and 173. Consent required. Instructor: Staff. One course.

CE 175. Analytical and Computational Solid Mechanics. [link to Blackboard] Investigation and application of intermediate concepts of mechanics, expanding upon elementary ideas covered in Engineering 75L. Topics include: generalized stress and strain relations and differential equations of equilibrium in solids; the theory of elasticity, including some fundamental solutions; failure and strength theories from mechanics; and plate bending. Introduction of the finite element method as a means of solution of plate and planar elasticity problems, including basic theoretical concepts and modeling techniques involved in applications. Assigned work will feature analytical work and application of commercial finite element packages. Prerequisites: Engineering 75L, Math 103 and 107 or consent of instructor. Instructor: Laursen or Dolbow

CE 192. Integrated Structural Design. Student design teams complete a preliminary design of an actual structural engineering project and present the design to a panel of civil engineering faculty and practitioners. A written technical report is required. Topics to be addressed include: the design process; cost estimation; legal, ethical, and social aspects of professional engineering practice; short-term and long-term design serviceability considerations. Open only to civil engineering students during their final two semesters. Prerequisites: Civil Engineering 131L, 133L, 134L. Instructor: Staff. One course.

CE 193. Integrated Environmental Design. Student design teams complete a preliminary design of an actual environmental engineering project and present the design to a panel of civil engineering faculty and practitioners. A written technical report is required. Topics to be addressed include: the design process; cost estimation; legal, ethical, and social aspects of professional engineering practice; short-term and long-term designserviceability considerations. Open only to civil engineering students during their final two semesters. Prerequisites: Civil Engineering 120L, 123L, 124L. Instructor: Staff. One course.

CE 197. Projects in Civil Engineering. These courses may be taken by junior and senior engineering students who have demonstrated aptitude for independent work. Consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies required. Half course or one course each. Instructor: Staff. Half course.

CE 198. Projects in Civil Engineering. These courses may be taken by junior and senior engineering students who have demonstrated aptitude for independent work. Consent of instructor and director of undergraduate studies required. Half course or one course each. Instructor: Staff. Half course.