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Graduate Degree Program

5302-Groundwater Hydrology (3-0)
A general course in groundwater hydrology, emphasizing fundamental principles and their applications to practical problems. Topics included are hydrologic cycles, geologic environments and controls, unsaturated and saturated zones, Darcy’s law, continuity and energy principles, Navier-stokes equations, flow equations, steady and unsteady hydraulics, aquifer tests, analytical and numerical models and computer codes. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5303-Engineering Analysis (3-0)
Formulation and solution of initial and boundary value problems arising in structural mechanics. Prerequisites: MATH 2326 and permission of instructor.

5304-Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3-0)
Review of fundamental behavior of reinforced concrete structures. Design of reinforced concrete systems in accordance with ACI Code. Topics included two-way slabs, plates, shells, continuous beams, frames, pre-stressed concrete, and composite design. Prerequisite: CE 3435.

5305-Advanced Structural Analysis (3-0)
Theory of finite element approximation, numerical solutions of a variety of problems in structural mechanics including beam-columns, grid beams and plates on linear and nonlinear foundations, matrix structural analysis. Prerequisite: CE 3343 and permission of instructor.

5307-Theory of Finite Element Analysis (3-0)
Finite elements of structural mechanics problems, virtual work principle, plane trusses and frames, axial elements, beam bending, plane stress and plane strain, axi-symmetric stress analysis, three-dimensional stress analysis, isoperimetric finite elements, finite element computer projects, use of several finite element software packages to solve typical problems. Prerequisite: CE 3343 or equivalent and permission of instructor.

5308-Advanced Design of Steel Structures (3-0)
Design of structural steel systems using AISC LRFD code, welded and bolted connections of axial members, framed and seated shear connections, rigid and semi-rigid moment connections, base plate connections, beam and column splices, steel-concrete composite construction, and use of software to design typical systems. Prerequisite: CE 3461 or permission of instructor.

5409-Environmental Engineering Chemistry (3-3)
Study and evaluation of the chemical characteristics of ground water, surface water, municipal wastewaters, and industrial effluents. Acid base reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, gas solubility, adsorption, precipitation, and dissolution. Laboratory covers analysis of physical, chemical, and biological properties of water. Work with AA, GC, IC, TOC, and other instrumentation for risk reliability, selected applications to Civil Engineering.

5311-Structural Stability (3-0)
Buckling of columns, frames, arches, rings, plates and shells, lateral and torsional buckling of beams, numerical solutions to buckling of structural systems. Prerequisite: CE 3343 and permission of instructor.

5312-Environmental Processes (3-0)
Critical study of fundamental theories and modeling approaches for physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect the fate of chemicals in the environment. Mass flow and diffusion, kinetics and equilibrium, solubility and precipitation, volatilization, oxidation-reduction, types of sorption, complexation, radio-decay and biotransformation. Applications focus on wastewater disposal, soil and groundwater reclamation, and advanced water and wastewater treatment operations. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5317-Similtude and Statistical Methods (3-0)
Dimension and model theory and its use in analyzing physical experiments. Applications of probability and statistical analysis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5320-Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (3-0)
Shear strength, earth pressure calculation on retaining structures, soil bearing capacity theories, stress on shaft and tunnel linings, introduction to bearing capacity on permafrosts, slope stability. Prerequisite: CE 4348 and permission of instructor.

5321-Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology (3-0)
Techniques of industrial toxicology, mechanisms by which toxic gases, vapors, and dusts produce disease in experimental animals and in man. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5322-Hazardous and Special Wastes Management (3-0)
A study of waste management from cradle to grave: generation, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, exchanges and minimization. The program emphasizes legislative and technical aspects with focus on treatment and disposal technologies. Analysis and design covers physical, chemical, thermal or biological processes with general applications to the industrial and energy-producing sectors. Special wastes, such as high technology, infectious and radioactive, are addressed as case studies. Prerequisite: a B.S. degree in engineering or chemistry, graduate standing in engineering or chemistry, or instructor’s approval.

5325-Design of Structures for Dynamic Loads (3-0)
Behavior of structural members under dynamic loads. Vibration theory, particular reference to structures, design of structural systems for dynamic loads, wind loads, and earthquakes. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5326-Air Pollution Control (3-0)
Effect of air pollution, air pollution meteorology, plume behavior, meteorological factors, sampling and analysis, abatement, statistical analysis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5332-Modern Methods of Engineering Computations (3-0)
Methods of iterations, approximations, and numerical procedures used in solution of complex problems and optimizations such as occur in Engineering Design and Scientific Analysis. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5333-Plates and Shells (3-0)
The theory and design of plates and shell structures by the membrane and bending stress theories. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5335-Soil Dynamics (3-0)
Fundamentals of vibration, wave propagation in elastic homogeneous medium, shear modulus of soil, geophysical exploration, foundation vibration-half space theory, lumped parameter systems, dynamic lateral earth pressure, soil liquefaction. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, CE 4348, and permission of instructor.

5336-Rock Mechanics (3-0)
Classification and index properties, rock strength and failure criteria, initial stresses and their measurements, planes of weakness, deformability, underground openings, slope stability, application to foundation engineering. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, CE 4348 and permission of instructor.

5437-Properties of Unconsolidated Sediments (2-6)
Introduction to physico-chemical properties of soils; soil structure; soil classification; soil permeability; principle of effective stress; shear strength of soils; partially saturated soils; laboratory testing procedures. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5338-Slope Stability (3-0)
Properties of soils relevant to slope stability. Site investigation, instrumentation and monitoring of slopes. Methods of stability analysis for embankments, dams, natural and manmade cut slopes, rockfalls, debris flow, mudslides, and submarine slopes. Stability of slopes under earthquake loading conditions. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5439-Foundations on Expansive Soils (3-3)
Fundamentals of the behavior of unsaturated soils. Volume change and strength properties. Environmental indicators that affect their behavior. Design of footings, slabs and beams on grade and drilled piers. Soil improvement techniques and foundation rehabilitation methods. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Laboratory fee $20.

5340-Numerical Methods in Earth Sciences (2-3)
Formulation of finite difference, finite element, boundary element method, and mixed algorithms. Stability and convergence. Applications to problems related to seepage, diffusion, consolidation, subsidence, stability and deformation of soil masses. Use of computer codes in working actual engineering applications. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5342-Groundwater Contamination and Reclamation (3-0)
Groundwater pollution sources and typical cases in hazardous and radioactive waste management. Fundamentals of flow and transport of chemicals in porous media. Modeling phase distribution of chemicals in subsurface environments. Use of state-of-the-art computer codes (mainframe and microcomputers). Applications to either planning, case evaluation, remedial action or clean-up technologies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5343-Environmental Analysis Techniques (2-3)
The course covers advanced procedures for laboratory analysis of water and wastewater. Experiments using AA, GC, IC, TOC, and other instruments are conducted. Emphasis is placed on laboratory technique and data reporting. The student will be instructed in procedures specified in Standard Methods for accurate collection and reporting of research data. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5344-Biological Unit Operations and Processes (3-0)
Design course for biological waste treatment systems. Both anaerobic and aerobic processes are covered and include attached and suspended growth processes, fluidized bed reactors, and aerobic digestion. The course will also address the biological removal and control of nitrogen and phosphorous for nutrient and ammonia toxicity control. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5345-Advanced Water Treatment Processes (3-0)
Design course focusing on the development of treatment trains for the removal of contaminants from water and wastewater. Advanced design process development for filtration, adsorption, disinfection, ion exchange, membrane processes and other facilities. May include a process design project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5346-Industrial and Hazardous Waste Characterization and Treatment (3-0)
Design course focusing on the removal/degradation of contaminants from waste streams at industrial plants, municipal facilities, and hazardous waste sites. Waste minimization from industrial processes developed as an alternative to waste treatment. Processes may include anaerobic & aerobic bioreactors, vapor/liquid extraction, liquid/liquid extraction, super critical extraction, catalytic combustion, and solidification/stabilization. Design project on current topics. Prerequisite: CE 5343 or CE 5344.

5347-Vadose Zone Hydrology (3-0)
Study of the movement of water and contaminants in the unsaturated zone. Covers soil moisture potential, unsaturated constitutive relationships, static systems, steady flow, transient flow, transport, heat transfer, and mathematical modeling. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5348-Design of Water and Wastewater Systems (3-0)
Design aspects of water and wastewater systems ranging from pipelines to treatment plants. A detailed design of at least one unit will be completed as either an individual or class project. Cost estimating will be covered.

5349-Design of Filtration and Membrane Processes (3-0)
Fundamentals of particulate and ion removal/rejection are reviewed and then applied to engineered systems. The design of multi-media filtration systems, ultra and nano filtration processes, reverse osmosis (RO), electro dialysis are covered in depth. Brine concentrate disposal methods such as deep well injection, irrigation, and enhanced evaporation are examined. Products such as membranes and brine concentration systems and availability from manufacturers are reviewed. Site visits to industrial application sites; an engineering design office and an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) may be included. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5350-On-Site Wastewater Treatment (3-0)
On-site wastewater treatment considerations from wastewater generation rates through final disposal are discussed. Appropriate alternatives ranging from conventional to innovative systems are covered for single-family residences, commercial, and institutional establishments. Alternative analyses include consideration of installation costs, operating costs, and technical performance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5351-Mechanistic Pavement Design and Analysis (3-0)
Stresses and deformation in flexible and rigid pavements. Traffic loading and volume. Material characterization. Drainage Design. Definition of pavement performance. Application of reliability to pavement design. Flexible and rigid pavement design. Design overlays. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5352-Foundation Engineering II (3-0)
Determination of lateral earth pressure. Design of mechanically stabilized retaining walls for excavation, and cofferdams. Design of foundations on difficult soils. Study of soil-structure interaction, mechanics of laterally-and-axially-loaded piles.

5353-Subsurface Site Investigation (2-3)
Subsurface data requirements. Conduct of investigations. Field mapping. Geological constraints. Engineering geophysics. Soil and rock sampling. Hydrology. Laboratory testing. Compilation and presentation of information. Prerequisite: CE 4348 or permission of instructor.

5355-Advanced Civil Engineering Materials (3-0)
Advanced topics in civil engineering materials, design and characterization of asphalt cement and asphalt concrete mixtures, design and characterization of Portland cement concrete, and application of composite materials to Civil Engineering projects.

5390-Special Topics in Civil Engineering (3-0)
Advanced topics of contemporary interest in Civil Engineering. May be repeated for credit when topic varies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5390-Special Topics - Decision Analysis for Engineers (3-0)
This class will cover the fundamentals of decision analysis. The goal will be to provide students with knowledge of analytical techniques and software tools to structure decision problems. Topics covered will include decision making under uncertainty, multi-objective decision- making, computing conditional probabilities, and the common biases of human judgment. Required statistical concepts will be reviewed during class.

5191-5391 Individual Studies
Individual variable-credit research, design or analysis on advanced phases of Civil Engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be applied towards the M.S. degree. Prerequisite: Permission of departmental graduate advisor.

5194-5694 Graduate Research (0-0-3)
Individual variable-credit research contemporary topics in Civil Engineering. Cannot be used to satisfy minimum degree requirements. Grade S or U. Prerequisite: Permission of departmental graduate advisor.

5195-Graduate Seminar (1-0)
Conferences and discussions of various topics in Civil Engineering by faculty, graduate students, and speakers from industry and other institutions.

5396-Graduate Design Projects (0-0-3)
Individual research, design or analysis on advanced phases of Civil Engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The course, including a written report, is required of all students in the non-thesis option. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

5397-Graduate Design Projects (0-0-3)
Individual research, design and analysis on advanced phases of Civil Engineering problems conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The course, including a written report, is required of all students in the non-thesis option. Prerequisite: CE 5396 and permission of instructor.

5398-Thesis (0-0-3)
Initial work on the thesis.

5399-Thesis (0-0-3)
Continuous enrollment required while work on the thesis continues. Prerequisite: CE 3598

CE 5382 Construction Cost Analysis and Bidding (3 -0)
This course provides a working knowledge of the types of estimates in construction and their uses, quantity takeoffs, fixed and variable costs, capital equipment costs and expensing, labor and equipment productivity factors, pricing and price databases, direct and indirect costs, forecasting costs, bid preparation, bid submission, proposal preparation, and the use of computer software in estimating and bid preparation.

CE 5384 Spanish for Construction Managers (3 – 0)
This course focuses on bilingual communications in English and Spanish for discussions on construction job sites with specific emphasis on safety matters. This course is organized at two different levels of a student’s current level of bilingual ability.