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CES 4820C TIMBER AND MASONRY DESIGN (3) Fundamentals of timber design including beams, columns, connections and formwork. Introduction to masonry design including design of beams, walls, columns, and pilasters. (PR: CES 3102, CES4702)

CES 5209 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS (3) Behavior of structural components and systems when subjected to periodic dynamic loads.

CES 5715C PRESTRESSED CONCRETE (3) Fundamental principles of prestressing; calculation of losses; stress analysis and design of simple beams for flexure and shear. Examples of prestress applications.

CGN 6933 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS I (3) Finite element methods in solid mechanics. Application to beams, frames, trusses, and plane stress and plain strain problems. Theory and computer modeling are covered.

CES 6116 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS II (3) Finite element methods in continuum mechanics. Theory and computer modeling of linear and non-linear problems are covered. Topics covered include large deflection problems, plasticity, creep, heat transfer, plates and shells, stability and dynamics.

CES 6326 DESIGN OF CONCRETE BRIDGES (3) Bridge Classification, AASHTO loads and load combinations, load distribution, design of typical superstructures and substructures for concrete and prestressed bridges. (PR: CES 4702, CI)

CES 6586 DESIGN OF STRUCTURES TO RESIST NATURAL HAZARDS (3) Study of natural hazards (wind, earthquakes & ocean waves) and their interaction with structures. Use of exact and approximate methods of analysis, computer modeling, and design provisions for structures to resist the aforementioned loads

CES 6609 ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN I (3) Advanced topics in steel design. Topics covered include connection design, torsion of wide flange sect

CES 6716 DESIGN OF CONTINOUS POST-TENSIONED STRUCTURES (3) Methods of analysis and design of post-tensioned statically indeterminate structures. Emphasis will be on the design of two-way slabs for floor systems using the equivalent frame method and load balancing.

CES 6726 ADVANCED CONCRETE DESIGN (3) Advanced topics in concrete designs. Topics include torsion, two-way floor systems, composite construction, slabs on grade and deep beams. (Majors Only)

CGN 6933 ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN STRUCTURAL MECHANICS (3) This course develops continuum mechanics as applied to solids including non-linear finite deformation, balance laws, constitutive theory, objectivity and variational theorems. This theory is then used to study structural elements, such as beams and plates; and on the stability of such elements. The viewpoint taken is to make the formulation suitable for solution by finite elements.

CGN 6933 COMPUTATIONAL INELASTICITY (3) This course develops inelastic material response, including plasticity and visco-plasticity in both infinitesimal and finite deformation in a framework suitable for implementation in computer codes.

CGN 6933 MATERIALS INFRASTRUCTURE DURABILITY (3)

EMA 5326 CORROSION CONTROL (3) Provide understanding of corrosion fundamentals. Introduce design for corrosion detection, protection, and control. Acquire research project experience.

CEG 5115 FOUNDATION ENGINEERING (3) Design of shallow foundations, cantilevered and anchored retaining walls, piling, slope stability analysis (PR: CEG 4011, CEG 4012). Computer applications to geotechnical engineering are covered.

CEG 5205 LABORATORY TESTING FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS (3) Both routine and advanced forms of soil testing are covered. Emphasis is placed on procedures and application of results to design.

CEG 6118 ADVANCED FOUNDATIONS (3) Statics and dynamic load capacity of piles, settlement of piles, pile group analysis, laterally loaded piles, pile installation, monitoring of driving and pile load tests. (PR: CEG 5115)

CEG 6415 SEEPAGE AND SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE (3) Design of under-drains, wells, soil filters, fabric filters, and de-watering systems with special emphasis on case studies. (PR: CEG 4011)

CEG 6015 ADVANCED GEOTECH TOPICS I (3) Advanced concepts of shear strength and consolidation of soils; slope stability, nonlinear and secondary consolidation, numerical methods. (PR: CEG 4011, CEG 4011L, and CEG 5205)

CEG 6065 SOIL DYNAMICS (3) Fourier series, complex numbers, single and multiple DOF systems, time and frequency domains, wave propagation, geophysical testing, modulus degradation and damping, geotechnical earthquake engineering.

CGN 6933 INSITU TESTING (3) To develop familiarity and competence in advanced geotechnical field testing of soils for engineering design purposes.

CGN 6933 NUMERICAL MODELING (3) Constitutive models in geotechnical engineering, finite difference method, discrete element method, model parameters, model uncertainty, model validation.

CGN 6209 HYDRODYNAMIC MODEL (3) St. Venant Equations for unsteady flow in open channels; implicit and explicit solution techniques. The use of hydrodynamic modeling for storm water planning and design. Transport-diffusion equations and finite difference solutions. (Dept. approval required for non-majors)

CWR 6235 FREE SURFACE FLOW (3) Fundamental and applied aspects of free surface flow, including river hydraulics, canal flow, and open channel design.

CWR 6239 WAVES AND BEACH PROTECTION (3) A study of the fundamentals of shoreline dynamics including distribution of wave energy, motion of beach sand, stable configurations and protective measures.

CWR 6305 URBAN HYDROLOGY (3) A study of the quantity and quality problems and solution techniques associated with urban runoff.

CWR 6533 WATER QUALITY MODELING (3) This course will develop the fundamental principals and concepts of water quality modeling and apply water quality models in a variety of contexts. The mathematical representations of environmental transport and transformation processes will be elucidated. Models of different complexity will be applied to a variety of environmental contexts.

CWR 6534 COASTAL AND ESTUARY MODELING (3) Digital modeling of coastal and estuary systems, currents, tide heights, sediment transport, erosion, date collection, temperature distribution, sources and sinks. Special emphasis on Florida regions.

CWR 6535 HYDROLOGIC MODELS (3) A study of the theoretical principles of hydrologic modeling and an examination of various numerical hydrologic models available. Students will be required to develop and apply computer models

CWR 6538 ADVANCED HYDROLOGIC MODELS (3) Present the theoretical and applied concepts of advanced hydrologic modeling and especially integrated surface water/ground water modeling and to examine various numerical hydrologic models used in engineering proactive. (PR:CWR 6535 Hydrologic Models, GLY 6739 Numerical Methods in Hydrogeology)

CWR 6820 COASTAL WAVES AND STRUCTURES (3) Fundamentals of wave motion and the mutual interaction of waves and structures.

ENV 6334 REMEDIAL ACTION IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3) Covers the clean-up of sites contaminated with hazardous waste. Begins with regulations and related definitions; follows with the objectives of remedial action and site investigations. Focuses on the unique aspects of the implementation of treatment technologies in situ, on site, and off-site.

ENV 6438 NATURAL SMALL SCALE TREATMENT SYSTEMS (3) A study of the theory, analysis and design of natural aquatic systems to treat wastewater. Emphasis is on use of treated and partially treated wastewater or residues to enhance, restore or create wetlands, as well as land application.

ENV 6519 ADVANCED PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROCESSES (3) Physical and chemical treatment systems are widely used for processing of water, wastewater, industrial process waters, solid and hazardous wastes, and contaminated gaseous waste streams. This course is a design oriented course that covers basic design concepts related to advanced physical and chemical treatment systems used in environmental engineering applications. Topics that are covered include reactor design, kinetics, aeration processes, adsorption, solid/liquid separation, coagulation/flocculation, precipitation, oxidation/reduction, and membrane processes.

ENV 6666 AQUATIC CHEMISTRY (3) An introduction to the form, structure, and chemical activities of the important processes essential to treatment of domestic and industrial wastewater.

ENV 6667 BIOLOGICAL PROCESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3) Study of biochemical relations and processes in treatment of pollutants with emphasis on control of effluent for the protection of water quality.

ENV 6668 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3) Investigates how chemical properties, physical processes, and environmental characteristics all influence the fate and transport of chemicals in natural and engineered systems. Includes theory, practical examples, and laboratory experiments.

CGN 6933 BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3) This course improves the student’s knowledge and problem solving skills with respect to the Biological Principles used by Environmental Engineers to design biological processes. Students will learn about microbial physiology and metabolism, and current methods used to understand bioprocesses.

CGN 6933 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3)

CGN 6933 BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3)

CGN 6933 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROCESSES (3)

CGN 6933 WATER REUSE ENGINEERING (3) Water reuse is a growing component of water resource management. This course addresses engineering aspects of wastewater reclamation and reuse projects. Topics include regulatory issues, treatment technologies and treatment trains for water reuse applications, water quality characteristics of effluents for reuse, planning issues associated with water reuse, risk analysis, reliability of treatment technologies, design concepts for nonpotable water reuse applications. Case studies of wastewater reclamation and reuse are evaluated.

CGN 6933 WATER TREATMENT ENGINEERING (3) This course is focused on critical issues related to design of water treatment facilities. Topics to be covered include regulatory framework for production of drinking water; particle characterization and removal; removal of inorganics (minerals, sulfides, dissolved gases); removal of organics; control of micropollutants; design of treatment facilities for surface water, groundwater, and brackish water; management and beneficial reuse of residuals generated through water treatment systems. Treatment systems studied in this course include coagulation, flocculation, high rate sedimentation, filtration, ion exchange, softening, packed-tower aeration, and disinfection systems. Students will complete a desing project as part of the course.

CGN 6933 TRANSPORT IN POROUS MEDIA (3) Examines the fundamental phenomena governing scalar transport in porous media, with particular application to contaminant transport in groundwater. Emphasis on numerical methods and computer programming to solve transport problems.

CGN 6933 GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING (3) Use of groundwater as a resource; physical factors governing groundwater flow; mathematical equations describing groundwater flow in aquifers; techniques for solving the relevant equations; applications of models to solve problems of environmenta

CGN 6933 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY IN ENGINEERING (3) This laboratory-based course is designed to expose undergraduate engineering students to the use of molecular biology based methods for the investigation of environmental or bioreactor samples.

CGN 6933 SURFACE CHEMISTRY IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (3) Examines the unique nature and role of the surface-water interface in fate and transport of inorganic compounds. The course will cover surface characterization instruments and techniques, modeling software.and experimental methods.

CGN 6933/BSC 6932 PATHOGEN FATE IN WATER RESUSE SYSTEMS (3) This interdisciplinary graduate course will focus on developing state-of-the-art knowledge on the fate of pathogenic microorganisms in wastewater reclamation and reuse systems and the use of indicator organisms to characterize treatment effectiveness. Students will be introduced to the general principles of microbial monitoring and statistical treatment of data via lectures and readings. Students will also learn how to conduct and write a scientific literature review. Topics to be reviewed relate to various aspects of microbial characterization of reclaimed water. Students will work in groups to review, analyze, critique, and synthesize literature.

TTE 5501 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ECONOMICS (3) Fundamentals of urban transportation planning: trip generation, distribution, modal split, traffic assignment. Introduction to environmental impact analysis, evaluation and choice of transportation alternatives.

TTE 5205 TRAFFIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (3) Traffic models, intersection analysis, capacity analysis, data collection methods, parking studies, volume and speed studies, freeway management, and advanced technologies.

TTE 6507 TRAVEL DEMAND MODELING (3) Statistical modeling of travel demand for travel demand forecasting; emphasis on trip generation and trip chaining. (PR: TTE 5501)

TTE 6505 DISCRETE CHOICE MODELS OF TRAVEL BEHAVIOR (3) Theories of Travel Behavior; multinomial logit and nested logit models of mode choice, destination choice, and car ownership. Theory and application to travel forecasting. (PR: TTE 5501)

TTE 6270 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (3) ITS architecture design and evaluation, simulation and modeling, advanced traffic management systems, traveler information systems, vehicle control systems, commercial vehicle operations, public transportation systems, and telecommunications

TTE 6315 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY (3) Transportation safety studies, accident data analysis, traffic safety control devices, special population regiment safety, highway conflict studies, accident reconstruction, and tort and liability issues.

TTE 6651 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (3) Planning, design and operation of public transportation systems; costs and productivity of transit; impacts of transit on travel behavior and urban form; ridership forecasting; public transportation policy analysis.

TTE 6655 TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE (3) Relationship between transportation and land use, coordinated transportation and land use planning, theory of urban development, urban sprawl, integrated transportation and land use models, transportation friendly urban design, and accessibility.

TTE 6835 PAVEMENT DESIGN (3) Analysis of flexible and rigid pavements, equivalent single wheel loads, pavement material and their properties, pavement evaluation, reliability, flexible and rigid pavement design, overlay design, pavement life-cycle cost analysis. (PR: TTE 4005 or equivalent)

TTE 6837 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (3) Review of flexible and rigid pavement design, overlay design; pavement evaluation, pavement network delineation, condition prediction models, pavement maintenance and rehabilitation, pavement management techniques, lifecycle analysis. (PR: TTE 4005 or equivalent)

TTE 6930 GRADUATE TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR (1) Seminars, presentations, and discussions of contemporary transportation issues. S/U (Major Only)

CGN 6933 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (3) This course introduces students to the use of quantitative techniques of operations research and computer science for analysis, design and modeling of transportation systems. In this class, we will focus on analysis, design and implementation of fundamental network algorithms.

CGN 6933 TRANSPORTATION NETWORK ASSIGNMENT (3) This course focuses on current approaches to solving transportation network assignment and equilibrium problems. Variations of the problem will also be examined, including intermodal and stochastic formulations.

CGN 6933 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN TRAFFIC ENGINEERING (3) Transportation planning models and computer software, traffic forecasting models and computer software, traffic simulation packages, traffic capacity analysis software, traffic signal timing optimization software.

CGN 6933 TRAFFIC FLOW THEORY (3) Microscopic Time Headway Characteristics, Microscopic and Macroscopic Flow Characteristics, Microscopic and macroscopic Speed Characteristics, Microscopic and macroscopic Density Characteristics, Car-Following Theory, Demand - Supply Analysis, Traffic Stream Models, Shock Wave Analysis / Abstract for Term Project, Queuing Analysis.

CGN 6933 TRANSPORTATION DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS (3) Methods for collecting and analyzing travel data; household travel survey methods; sampling methods; correcting for non-response and sample expansion; multivariate data analysis methods including discriminant analysis, cluster analysis, MANOVA, and cross-classification analysis

CGN 6933 ACCESS MANAGEMENT (3) Roadway functional classification, roadway safety and operational performance, access management techniques, access management design, access management policies, access management technique case studies.

CGN 5933 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1-5) New technical topics of interest to civil engineering students. Repeat up to 6 hours.

CGN 6906 INDEPENDENT STUDY Var. Independent study in which students must have a contract with an instructor.

CGN 6915 DIRECTED RESEARCH Var. Rpt. S/U.

CGN 6933 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (1-4)

CGN 6939 CIVIL ENGINEERING SEMINAR (1-4)

CGN 6941 GRADUATE INSTRUCTION METHODS (1-5) Special course to be used primarily for the training of graduate teaching assistants. Var. Rpt. to total of 5 credits. S/U.

CGN 6945 GRADUATE RESEARCH METHODS (1-5) Special course to be used primarily for the training of graduate research assistants. Var. Rpt. to a total of 5 credits. S/U.

CGN 6971 THESIS: MASTER'S Var. S/U.

CGN 7915 DIRECTED RESEARCH Var Rpt. S/U.

CGN 7980 DISSERTATION DOCTORAL Var S/U.

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