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CEGR 3258 - Geotechnical Laboratory Test to determine engineering properties of soils; consistency, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation. Data analysis, presentation, and report writing. One and a half hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Credit Hours: (2) (W) Restriction(s): Civil Engineering major Pre- or Corequisite(s): CEGR 3278 with grade of C or above General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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CEGR 3278 - Geotechnical Engineering Soil origin, formation, composition, and classification; permeability; seepage; soil mechanics principles, including stresses, shear strength, and consolidation; foundations, retaining structures, and slope stability. Integration of design and technical reporting.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Civil Engineering major Prerequisite(s): MATH 2171 and MEGR 2144 with grades of C or above.
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CEGR 3282 - Professional Development A series of one-hour lectures by faculty and invited speakers on basic concepts of professionalism and the nature and purpose of engineering ethics.
Credit Hours: (1) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and graduation date before next Fall semester. Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
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CEGR 3695 - Civil Engineering Cooperative Education Seminar Required of co-op students following each work semester. Presentation of engineering reports on work done prior semester.
Credit Hours: (1) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit; three (3) credit hours maximum.
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CEGR 3890 - Individualized Study Supervised individual study within an area of a student’s particular interest which is beyond the scope of existing courses.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3) Restriction(s): Permission of department Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 3 credit hours.
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CEGR 3990 - Undergraduate Research in Civil Engineering Independent study of a theoretical and/or experimental problem in a specialized area of Civil Engineering.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and permission of CEE Advisor. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit up to 6 credit hours.
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CEGR 4090 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering Study of specific new areas emerging in the various fields of civil engineering.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and permission of CEE Advisor. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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CEGR 4108 - Finite Element Analysis and Applications Finite element method and its application to engineering problems. Application of displacement method to plane stress, plane strain, plate bending and axisymmetrical bodies. Topics include: dynamics, fluid mechanics, and structural mechanics.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor Prerequisite(s): CEGR 4224 with grade of B or above
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CEGR 4122 - Power Plant Design Coverage of basic aspects of power generation, including fossil fuel, nuclear, gas, bio, hydro, solar, and wind; analysis and design of infrastructure components and systems in energy production and distribution facilities with a focus on structural and geotechnical systems; history of energy and power; key governing codes, policies and/or regulations for energy facilities; economic and management comparisons of energy alternatives; quality assurance requirements; layouts of power plant sites.
Credit Hours: (3) Prerequisite(s): CEGR 2102 , CEGR 3122 , and CEGR 3278 , all with grades of C or above. Cross-listed Course(s): CEGR 5122
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CEGR 4123 - Bridge Design Review of bridge design codes and loadings; superstructure and substructure design of short and intermediate span bridges constructed of steel and concrete; wind and seismic design considerations.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 , CEGR 3221 , and CEGR 3225 with grades of B or above
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CEGR 4126 - Codes, Loads, and Nodes Building systems and components; code requirements according to the latest ASCE Standard 7 pertaining to buildings and other structures; gravity load analysis including dead, live, roof live and snow loads; lateral load analysis focusing on wind and seismic forces, and applied to the main lateral load resisting systems; software applications using the SAP2000 or similar tool, with 2-D and 3-D models loaded with gravity and lateral loads.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 with a grade B or above
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CEGR 4128 - Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis Derivation of the basic equations governing linear structural systems. Application of stiffness and flexibility methods of trusses and frames. Solution techniques utilizing digital computer.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 4224 with grade of B or above
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CEGR 4141 - Process Engineering Applications of material and energy balance principles to the study of chemical, biological, and environmental engineering processes. Overview of applied biotechnology, engineering thermodynamics, and kinetics.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3141 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4142 - Water Treatment Engineering Analysis and design of water and wastewater treatment processes including physical, chemical and biological treatment. Computer-aided design of treatment systems.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3141 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4143 - Solid Waste Management Solid waste management, sources, generation rates, processing and handling, disposal, recycling, landfill closures, and remedial actions for abandoned waste sites.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3141 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4144 - Engineering Hydrology The quantitative study of the various components of the water cycle, including precipitation, runoff, ground water flow, evaporation and transpiration, steam flow. Hydrograph analysis, flood routing, frequency and duration, reservoir design, computer applications.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3143 with grade of C or above
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CEGR 4145 - Groundwater Resources Engineering Overview of hydrological cycle and principles of saturated and unsaturated subsurface flow. Aquifer types and well hydraulics. Field methods for evaluating hydraulic conductivity. Introduction to contaminant fate and transport. Applications of groundwater modeling.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3143 with grade of C or above
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CEGR 4146 - Advanced Engineering Hydraulics Problems of liquids as applied in civil engineering; open channel flow; dams and spillways; water power; river flow and backwater curves; pipe networks, fire flow, sewage collection, groundwater, computer applications.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3143 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4147 - Stormwater Management Introduction to the impacts and water quality parameters due to urbanization. Develop a numerical model to analyze water stormwater impacts and evaluate different mitigation methods. Understand and utilize the guiding principles of low impact design (LID) and evaluate the available BMPs and understand their limitations.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3141 and CEGR 3143 with grades of C or above
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CEGR 4148 - Open Channel Hydraulics A rigorous examination of the concepts of energy, momentum, and friction as they relate to free-surface flow in engineered and natural channels. Topics include: uniform flow; normal, alternate, and conjugate depths; gradually and rapidly varied flows; flood routing; analysis and design of hydraulic structures; and computer modeling of channel hydraulics using HEC-RAS.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3143 with grade of C or above
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CEGR 4161 - Advanced Traffic Engineering Analysis of basic characteristics of drivers, vehicles, and roadway that affect the performance of road systems. Stream flow elements, volume, density, speed. Techniques of traffic engineering measurements, investigations and data analysis, capacity analysis. Intersections, accidents, parking.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4162 - Transportation Planning Urban transportation; travel characteristics of urban transportation systems; analysis of transportation-oriented studies; analytic methods of traffic generation, distribution, modal split, and assignment; traffic flow theory.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 with grade of C or above
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CEGR 4168 - Airport Planning and Design The principles of airport planning and design are studied. Covers essential elements of current airport planning and design trends, including airport master planning and layout plans, forecasting, capacity and delay effects, geometric design and layout of airfields including signage and lighting, and the organization and layout of terminal facilities. Also focuses on environmental planning, such as hazardous wildlife attractants, airport noise, and compatible land use. Additionally, it explores the financing options related to capital development of airports, including grants, passenger facility charges, and bonds.
Credit Hours: (3) Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 and permission of department. Cross-listed Course(s): CEGR 5168
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CEGR 4171 - Urban Public Transportation Planning, design, and operation of bus, rail, and other public modes. Relationship between particular modes and characteristics of urban areas. Funding, security and other administrative issues.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4181 - Human Factors in Traffic Engineering Study of the driver’s and pedestrian’s relationship with the traffic system, including roadway, vehicle, and environment. Consideration of the driving task, driver and pedestrian characteristics, performance and limitations with regard to traffic facility design and operation.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4182 - Transportation Environmental Assessment A study of the environmental impact analysis and assessment procedures for transportation improvements. Route location decisions. Noise, air quality, socio-economic, and other impacts.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Senior standing, Engineering major or minor, and permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4183 - Traffic Engineering Studies Introduction to the traffic engineering studies most used by traffic engineers, including data collection techniques, statistical analysis procedures, report writing and presentation. One hour of lecture and one laboratory period of three hours each week.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): STAT 3128 .
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CEGR 4184 - Highway Safety Engineering responses at the state and local levels to the problem of highway safety. Extent of the highway safety problem, elements of traffic accidents, common accident countermeasures, collection and analysis of accident data, evaluation of safety-related projects and programs, and litigation issues.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 with grade of C or above and STAT 3128
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CEGR 4185 - Geometric Design of Highways Theory and practice of geometric design of highways including intersections, interchanges, parking and drainage facilities. Driver ability, vehicle performance, safety and economics are considered. Two hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 with grade of C or above and CEGR 3153
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CEGR 4222 - Structural Steel Design II Analysis and design of structural steel components and systems with emphasis on theories necessary for a thorough understanding of the design of complete structures. Composite beams, biaxial bending, beam columns, required strength analysis using the Direct Analysis Method, and bolted and welded connections are covered. Current ANSI/AISC 360 specifications used.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 and CEGR 3221 with grades of B or above
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CEGR 4223 - Timber Design Principles of timber design. Design of simple timber structures subjected to gravity loads and lateral forces. Computation of design loads; formulation of structural systems; design/analyze structural components and connections; structural system analysis of timber structures.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 with grade of B or above
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CEGR 4224 - Advanced Structural Analysis Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using approximate and classical methods. Flexibility method, slope deflection method, and moment distribution method. Introduction to matrix methods of structural analysis and commercial structural analysis software.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 with grade of B or above
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CEGR 4226 - Reinforced Concrete Design II Analysis and design of reinforced concrete components and systems with emphasis on the fundamental theories necessary for a thorough understanding of concrete structures. Concentrically loaded slender columns, slender columns under compression plus bending. Wall footings and column footings. Analysis of continuous beams and frames. Total design project involving the analysis and design of a concrete structure. Current ACI Specifications used.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3225 with grade of B or above
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CEGR 4235 - Industrial Pollution Control Source and characterization of industrial wastewaters, fundamentals of chemical and physical treatment processes, biological treatment technologies, waste minimization and reduction technologies, and sludge handling and toxicity reduction. Implementation of field or laboratory treatability study.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and permission of department.
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CEGR 4241 - Chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemical principles involved in the treatment of water and wastewaters; principles of chemical equilibrium relevant to natural water systems; the nature and effect of chemical interactions of domestic and industrial waste effluents on natural water systems.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1251 and CEGR 3141 with grades of C or above, or permission of CEE Advisor
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CEGR 4242 - Wastewater Treatment Design Analysis and design of wastewater treatment processes. Regulatory requirements, water quality testing, pretreatment, primary treatment, biological processes, nutrient removal, disinfection and tertiary/advanced processes.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3141 with grade of C or above or permission of department
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CEGR 4246 - Energy and the Environment A quantitative survey of the sources and uses of energy and an analysis of their economic, environmental, and social impacts to society
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3141 with grade of C or above or permission of department
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CEGR 4247 - Sustainability Focuses on sustainability as it applies to civil engineering, including land development choices, infrastructure planning, material selection and disposal, energy sources, and water supply and treatment. Methods of assessing sustainability and incorporating sustainable features in design are reviewed.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3141 with grade of C or above
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CEGR 4262 - Traffic Engineering Operation and management of street and highway systems. Traffic control systems, traffic flow theory, and highway capacity. Evaluation of traffic engineering alternatives and the conduct of traffic engineering studies.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor
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CEGR 4264 - Landfill Design Principles and regulations pertaining to waste disposal and municipal solid waste landfill siting, design, construction, and operation. Specific focus on design and construction of composite liner, mass flux analysis, and design and operation of leachate and gas collection systems.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3258 , CEGR 3278 with grade of C or above, and permission of department
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CEGR 4270 - Earth Pressures and Retaining Structures Earth pressure theories, effects of wall friction and external loads (including earthquake); design of rigid retaining walls (including structural details); sheetpile wall design; soil reinforcement systems for retaining structures; computer applications.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 and CEGR 3278 with grades of C or above, or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4271 - Pavement Design Pavement design concepts and considerations; engineering properties of pavement materials, including soils, bases, asphalt concrete, and Portland cement concrete; design of flexible and rigid pavements including shoulders and drainage; computer applications for pavement analysis and design.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3161 and CEGR 3278 with grades of C or above, or permission of CEE Advisor.
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CEGR 4272 - Design with Geosynthetics Introduction to geosynthetic materials, properties, laboratory test procedures, and functions; geosynthetic design methods used for geotechnical, transportation hydraulic, and geo-environmental applications (roadways, walls, slopes, foundation soils, landfills, and dams); the incorporation of geosynthetics for soil reinforcement, separation, filtration, drainage and containment.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3258 , CEGR 3278 with grade of C or above, and permission of department Pre- or Corequisite(s): CEGR 4278 .
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CEGR 4273 - Engineering Ground Improvement Methods of soil and site improvement; design techniques for dewatering systems: ground improvement techniques including: compaction, preloading, vertical drains, admixtures and chemical stabilization of soils, grouting, reinforced earth, in-situ densification, stone columns, slurry trenches, geopiers, and relevant uses of geotextiles. Design considerations and construction techniques for each system are described.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3278 with grade of C or above and CEGR 3258
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CEGR 4276 - Natural Hazards Natural hazards dealing with the earth natural processes such as earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, landslides, and severe weather events are covered. The basic understanding of the different natural hazard processes and mechanisms are presented within the context of the earth’s internal and external energies. The course also provides students with a solid understanding of risk as it relates to the potential consequences and impacts to human population and the built environment. This initial part of the course forms the foundation for the second part of the course which includes presentation of the basic principles of risk management of natural hazards within the context of civil and environmental engineering. The final portion of the course covers risk mitigation strategies which are discussed within the challenging context that includes a rapid ongoing population growth and the constantly changing land use which affects societal levels of risk acceptance from natural hazards.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3122 , CEGR 3141 , CEGR 3143 , CEGR 3161 , CEGR 3225 , and CEGR 3278 with grades of C or above
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CEGR 4278 - Geotechnical Engineering II Design of shallow and deep foundations, including structural considerations; lateral earth pressure theories; design of rigid and flexible earth retaining structures; advanced aspects of slope stability analysis; and computer applications.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): CEGR 3278 with grade of C or above or permission of CEE Advisor
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CEGR 4892 - Individualized Study and Projects Individual investigation and exposition of results.
Credit Hours: (1 to 6) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor; and permission of CEE Advisor. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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ETCE 1104 - Civil/Construction CAD Applications Introduces students to civil and construction applications of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or other similar civil engineering survey and design oriented CAD applications. Two hours of lecture and one laboratory period of three hours each week.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management major, or permission of department.
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ETCE 1211 - Construction Surveying I A field surveying and site planning course covering standards, units, and calibration of equipment, measurement of distance, elevation, angles; analysis of systematic and random errors in the measurement; and plane survey, design and layout of horizontal and vertical curves, direction and traversing, construction layout and control, and global positioning system.
Credit Hours: (3) Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1103 or above, and ETCE 1104 Corequisite(s): ETCE 1211L .
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ETCE 1211L - Construction Surveying I Laboratory Laboratory supporting ETCE 1211 . Three hours of laboratory each week.
Credit Hours: (1) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1103 . Corequisite(s): ETCE 1211 .
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ETCE 1222 - Construction Materials Study of the behavior and physical properties of basic construction materials. Topics include: mineral aggregates, Portland cement concrete, masonry, wood, asphalt concrete, metals, plastics, and other materials.
Credit Hours: (3)
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ETCE 2105 - Plan Reading and Quantity Takeoff Review and interpretation of construction drawings. Calculation of estimated quantities from construction drawings using both manual and electronic means. Focus on drainage, pavement, foundation, structural, floor, roof, and wall systems.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 1104 Pre- or Corequisite(s): MATH 1103
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ETCE 2112 - Construction Surveying and Layout An intermediate surveying and site-planning course covering plane survey, design and layout of horizontal and vertical curves, direction and traversing, design of site plant, control of grading, and global positioning system. Two hours of lecture per week.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 1104 and ETCE 1211 . Corequisite(s): ETCE 2112L .
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ETCE 2112L - Constructions Surveying and Layout Laboratory Laboratory supporting ETCE 2112 . Three hours of laboratory each week.
Credit Hours: (0) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 1211 and ETGR 1103 . Corequisite(s): ETCE 2112 . Grading Method: Graded on a Pass/No Credit basis.
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ETCE 2163L - Construction Materials and Structures Lab An introduction to basic techniques to evaluate structural materials commonly used in the civil and construction fields.
Credit Hours: (1) Prerequisite(s): ETCE 1222 Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETGR 2102
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ETCE 2221 - Construction Means and Methods A study of the construction means, methods, and equipment used to develop a civil engineering design into a completed structure or system. Topics include: the characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of crews and equipment; selection of individual resources and systems; and analysis based on economics and performance.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 2105 and PHYS 1101
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ETCE 2410 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology An introduction to environmental engineering technology which provides an overview of the environmental field, including laws and regulations, water quality, hydraulic and hydrologic fundamentals, water and wastewater treatment, groundwater contamination, and solid waste management.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1103 or above and ETGR 2101 with grade of C or above.
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ETCE 3131 - Soil Mechanics and Earthwork Study of soil mechanics for design and construction of foundations and earthwork. Emphasis on practical aspects for foundation design and earthwork construction. Topics include: soil exploration, properties, classification, compaction, consolidation, hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and introduction to bearing capacity and lateral earth pressure.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2102 or AAS degree.
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ETCE 3131L - Soil Testing Laboratory Laboratory designed to familiarize the student with the common laboratory soil tests and analysis procedures with emphasis on the significance of the various tests, the testing procedures and the detailed computations.Three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (1) (W) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETCE 3131 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 3163 - Structural Analysis and Design I This course presents basic concepts and principles of structural analysis and design of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry products, and timber and engineered wood systems. Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of structural analysis and design to include beams, joists, rafters, columns, trusses, and elementary frames.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2102 .
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ETCE 3163L - Structures and Materials Laboratory Laboratory designed to evaluate structural materials commonly encountered in the civil and construction environments. Basic beam, truss and frame experiments will be conducted. Standard laboratory and field tests for typical materials such as block, brick, asphalt, concrete, steel and timber will be performed.Three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (1) (W) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETCE 3163 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 3242 - Hydraulics and Hydrology A study of the fundamental principles of hydraulics and their application in engineering practice, including the fundamentals of fluid flow through orifices, tubes and pipes, in open channels, and over weirs, pump design, network analysis, and modeling.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2102 , ETCE 2410 , PHYS 1102 , or AAS degree.
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ETCE 3242L - Hydraulics Laboratory Provides an understanding of the apparatus, techniques, and procedures used to measure hydraulic fluid properties and to verify the fundamentals of fluid flow through orifices, tubes and pipes, in open channels, and over weirs. Three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (1) (W) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETCE 3242 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 3264 - Structural Analysis Advanced Shear Moment Diagrams. Building Code and Load Distribution. Deflections of structures, analysis of statically indeterminate structures using virtual work, the force, and the displacement methods of analysis. Introduction to matrix methods of structural analysis.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETGR 2102 and ETGR 2272
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ETCE 3271 - Building Systems Basic theory and practical application of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems in construction. Study of National Fire and Plumbing Codes.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 2410 and PHYS 1102 .
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ETCE 3271L - Building Systems Laboratory Laboratory exercises demonstrating the basic theory and practical application of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems in construction.Three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (1) (W) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETCE 3271 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 4073 - Special Topics - Civil Engineering Technology A study of new and emerging technical topics pertinent to the field of civil engineering technology.
Credit Hours: (1 to 4) Restriction(s): Senior standing, Engineering major or minor, and permission of instructor. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit.
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ETCE 4143 - Water and Wastewater Systems Study of water supply, treatment, and distribution and liquidwaste disposal systems.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 3242 and CHEM 1111 or CHEM 1251 .
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ETCE 4143L - Environmental Laboratory Laboratory on the analysis of water and sewage and problems related to environmental control. Three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (1) (W) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETCE 4143 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 4165 - Structural Steel Design Design of beams and columns, floor framing, tensions and compression members, bolted and welded connections according to AISC specifications.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 3163 or ETCE 3264
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ETCE 4251 - Highway Design and Construction Introduction to highway planning, economic considerations, and traffic engineering. Design and construction of modern highways, including grade separations and interchanges.
Credit Hours: (3) (W) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 1211 and ETCE 3131 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 4251L - Asphalt Mixtures Laboratory Study of physical properties of asphalt, of aggregates and their combinations, principles and practice in the design, construction and control of asphalt mixtures; laboratory tests for asphalts, aggregates, and mixture design, including specimen preparation and stability evaluation. Three laboratory hours per week.
Credit Hours: (1) (W) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): ETCE ETCE 4251 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 4266 - Reinforced Concrete Design Design of rectangular beams, T-beams, columns, reinforced concrete floor systems, and reinforced concrete footings according to ACI code. Quality control of concrete and structural inspection.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 3163 or ETCE 3264
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ETCE 4272 - Capstone Project Utilization of students’ previous coursework to creatively investigate and produce solutions for a comprehensive civil engineering technology project.
Credit Hours: (3) (O,W) Restriction(s): Senior standing and Civil Engineering Technology major, or permission of department. General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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ETCE 4344 - Applied Hydrology and Storm Water Management Treatment of hydrologic principles, prediction of runoff, design of storm water systems and controls, and the application of best management practices.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 3242 .
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ETCE 4350 - Construction Geotechnics and Foundations Study of the concepts and fundamental principles of construction geotechnics related to foundation engineering / construction excavations, temporary structures, dewatering and slope stability.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Engineering major or minor. Prerequisite(s): ETCE 3131 .
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COMM 1101 - Public Speaking For students who want to upgrade their oral communication skills. Opportunity to study theory and practice of public speaking. Special emphasis placed on constructing and delivering speeches.
Credit Hours: (3) (O) Restriction(s): Pre-Communication Studies major/minor, English major, Pre-Elementary Education major, Elementary Education major, Pre-Kinesiology major, Exercise Science major, or Pre-Public Health major. General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O)
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COMM 1107 - Introduction to Communication Contexts A survey of the nature and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, public relations, and mass communication contexts.
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COMM 2050 - Topics in Oral Communication Timely and important areas relevant to the study and practice of oral communication.
Credit Hours: (3) (O) General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O) Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor.
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COMM 2100 - Introduction to Communication Theory Introduces students to traditional and contemporary theories about human communication processes including the nature of theory building, and major theoretical developments within the field of communication.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Pre-Communication Studies major/minor, Pre-Public Health major, Public Health major, or Computer Science major. Repeatability: May not be taken more than twice.
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COMM 2101 - Introduction to Rhetorical Theory Evolution of rhetorical theory from ancient to modern times and examination of major rhetorical theorists. Emphasis on using rhetorical theory to better understand contemporary persuasive messages.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major
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COMM 2102 - Advanced Public Speaking Advanced theory and practice of speaking in public. Research, composition, and delivery of various types of speeches and presentations.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major or minor; COMM 1101 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 2103 - Argumentation and Debate Introduction to the basic theory and skills of argumentation and debate. Assumptions of argumentation, evidence, reasoning, argument construction, cross-examination, refutation, and ethics included.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major or minor. Cross-listed Course(s): LEGL 2103
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COMM 2105 - Small Group Communication Principles of discussion and deliberation in small groups. Practice in organizing, leading, and participating in various forms of group communication. Emphasis on problem solving and group management.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major/minor, Computer Science major, Software and Information Systems major, Pre-Public Health major, or Public Health major.
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COMM 2107 - Interpersonal Communication Study of the dynamics of one-to-one human communication. The relation of language to human communication, perception and reality, self-concept, nonverbal communication codes, development of trust and self-disclosure, and development of positive communication style.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major/minor, Pre- Elementary Education major, Elementary Education major, Pre-Public Health major, or Public Health major.
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COMM 2110 - Women and the Media Examination of messages about women as conveyed in contemporary media (magazines, newspapers, videos, the Internet, video games, television, and movies.) The role of gender in the power structures of the media producers is also analyzed.
Credit Hours: (3) Cross-listed Course(s): WGST 2110 .
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COMM 2120 - Black Images in the Media in the U.S. Examination of African American images projected through electronic and print media, historically and currently.
Credit Hours: (3) Cross-listed Course(s): AFRS 2105 .
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COMM 2145 - Principles of Public Relations Familiarize students with basic concepts and principles of public relations within the context of communication theory. Acquaints students with the history, functions, roles, social contexts, tools, techniques, and strategies of the profession.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major or minor. Pre- or Corequisite(s): JOUR 2100 .
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COMM 2146 - Public Relations Ethics Explores strategies for creating and maintaining an ethical organizational culture and models for determining the ethicality of various public relations actions. Students learn how to articulate persuasive arguments for ethical public relations decisions, as well as understanding laws pertaining to unethical public relations practices.
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COMM 3050 - Topics in Communication Studies Timely and important areas relevant to communication studies.
Credit Hours: (1 to 3) Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor.
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COMM 3051 - Topics in Health Communication Timely and important areas relevant to the study of health communication.
Credit Hours: (3) Prerequisite(s): COMM 3115 or AFRS 2170 Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor.
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COMM 3052 - Topics in Mass Media Timely and important areas relevant to the study of the mass media.
Credit Hours: (3) Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor.
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COMM 3054 - Topics in Organizational Communication Timely and important areas relevant to the study of organizational communication.
Credit Hours: (3) Prerequisite(s): COMM 3141 . Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor.
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COMM 3055 - Topics in Public Relations Timely and important areas relevant to the study of public relations.
Credit Hours: (3) Prerequisite(s): COMM 2145 . Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of advisor.
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COMM 3056 - Topics in Communication Studies Timely and important areas relevant to communication studies.
Credit Hours: (3) (W) General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W) Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of the major advisor.
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COMM 3057 - Topics in Communication Studies Timely and important areas relevant to communication studies.
Credit Hours: (3) (O,W) General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Oral Communication (O), Writing in the Disciplines (W) Repeatability: May be repeated for credit with permission of the major advisor.
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COMM 3100 - Communication Research Methods Methods for systematic investigation of communication behavior in all primary communication contexts, including utilization of library materials and quantitative and qualitative techniques for data analysis.
Credit Hours: (3) (W) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100 ; and STAT 1220 , STAT 1221 , or STAT 1222 . General Education Requirement(s) Satisfied: Writing in the Disciplines (W)
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COMM 3101 - Persuasion Emphasis on the theory and practice of persuasion. Topics include: attitude modification, theories of persuasion, source credibility, persuasive strategies, ethics, and audience analysis.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2101 .
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COMM 3110 - Gender and Communication Examination of the relationship between language and gender. Topics include: how language shapes perceptions of men/women; gender differences in verbal and nonverbal communication; and gendered communication in relationships, friendships, and the workplace.
Credit Hours: (3) Cross-listed Course(s): WGST 3110 .
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COMM 3115 - Health Communication Introduction to human communication in a healthcare context. Issues of social support, patient-health professional/caregiver interaction, organizational culture, planning health promotion campaigns, and cultural conceptions of health and illness.
Credit Hours: (3) Restriction(s): Communication Studies major or minor, Public Health major or minor, or Africana Studies major Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100 , HLTH 2101 , or AFRS 2170
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