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CIVE 240 [WI] Engineering Economic Analysis 3.0 Credits

Techniques for project decisions: benefit cost and present worth analysis, rate of return, capital budgeting, risk analysis, environmental impact, and depreciation. This is a writing intensive course.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman

CIVE 250 Construction Materials 4.0 Credits

Construction Materials.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: MEM 202 [Min Grade: D] and CAEE 202 [Min Grade: D] and ENGR 220 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 302 Structural Analysis I 4.0 Credits

Covers analysis of statically determinate structures: equilibrium, compatibility, boundary conditions, complimentary and virtual work, energy theorems, reactions, member forces and deflection of trusses, beams and frames, and influence lines. The laboratory portion will make use of structural analysis computer programs to construct analytical models of various structural systems. Calculate reactions and deflections of statically determinate and indeterminate structures and check reliability of results.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CIVE 250 [Min Grade: D] and MEM 230 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 303 Structural Design I 3.0 Credits

This course will provide a general overview of engineering design (20%) and then a specific treatment of the structural design process (80%). The key topics to be covered include the determination of system-level loads/demands, the estimation of element-level demands and demand envelops, and the sizing of beams and columns constructed of both reinforced concrete and structural steel.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CIVE 302 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 312 Soil Mechanics I 4.0 Credits

Overview of geotechnical engineering; principles and practices. Exploration methods and soil profile preparation. Index properties used in engineering and agricultural classification systems. Description and modification of three phase particulate and void descriptions and modification. Laninar liquids flow as per d/Arcy’s law.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CAEE 212 [Min Grade: D] and CIVE 320 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 315 Soil Mechanics II 4.0 Credits

This course covers stress-strain and stability behavior of porous particulate soil. Effective stress and laminar flow are combined in one-dimensional consolidation. Stress distribution from applied loads and the resulting deformation are addressed in elastic and plastic equilibrium stages. Failure theory and measurement of strength properties are included, along with basic application to slopes, retaining structures, and both shallow and deep foundations.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: MEM 230 [Min Grade: D] and CIVE 250 [Min Grade: D] and CIVE 312 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 320 Introduction to Fluid Flow 3.0 Credits

Covers fundamentals of fluid flow, fluid properties, hydrostatic forces, kinematics of flow, the Bernoulli equation, linear momentum, dimensional analysis, Froude and Reynolds similarity and hydraulic models and an introduction to pipe flows and friction.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: TDEC 202 [Min Grade: D] or ENGR 210 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 330 Hydraulics 4.0 Credits

Covers pipe flow, friction losses, multiple pipe systems, water demand and distribution network design, pumps and pumping systems, air flow in ducts and fans, open channel flows, hydraulic jumps and energy dissipation, gravity pipe networks and the design of storm and sanitary sewer systems.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: CIVE 320 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 375 Structural Material Behavior 3.0 Credits

Study of deformation, fracture and fatigue of structural materials used in infrastructure. Includes basic failure modes, yielding and plasticity, and fracture mechanics. Emphasis on analytical and predictive methods that designers use to avoid failure. Metals, ceramic and composites are considered, as is time-dependent behavior.

CIVE 400 First Principles of Structural Design 3.0 Credits

Covers analysis of statically indeterminate structures: force methods for trusses, beams and frames, slope-deflection and equilibrium methods, moment distribution, stiffness matrices of truss and beam elements, and stiffness matrix method of analysis.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Senior.
Prerequisites: CIVE 303 [Min Grade: C]

CIVE 401 Structural Design II 3.0 Credits

Covers principles of design of reinforced concrete structural systems, including beams, slabs, columns, and footings.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CIVE 400 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 402 Structural Design III 3.0 Credits

Covers elastic and plastic design of structural steel members, including beams, columns, tension members, beam columns, and plate girders; design of welded and high-strength bolted connections; and design of steel trusses, bridges, and buildings.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CIVE 401 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 430 Hydrology 3.0 Credits

Covers the relationship between precipitation and runoff, unit hydrographs, flood routing, and water supply principles and applications.

CIVE 431 Hydrology-Ground Water 3.0 Credits

Covers geologic and hydrologic occurrence of groundwater, underground flow, and groundwater supply. Winter.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Cannot enroll if classification is Freshman
Prerequisites: CIVE 330 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE 477 [WI] Seminar 2.0 Credits

Covers professional development and ethics. Requires preparation of a technical paper. This is a writing intensive course.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.

CIVE 478 [WI] Seminar 1.0 Credit

Requires presentation of a technical paper that was prepared during CIVE 477. This is a writing/oral intensive course.

College/Department: College of Engineering
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Restrictions: Can enroll if classification is Junior or Senior.
Prerequisites: CIVE 477 [Min Grade: D]

CIVE I199 Independent Study in CIVE 0.0-12.0 Credits

Self-directed within the area of study requiring intermittent consultation with a designated instructor.