Erosion Control & Stormwater Management

CET120

Introduction to erosion control and stormwater management in civil engineering. Focus on the origin and control of sediment and erosion, especially construction erosion and stormwater runoff. Study includes the use, design, and evaluation of construction erosion controls as well as specific requirements of local and federal erosion control regulations. Basic engineering problem solving using algebra, trigonometry, and analytical computations are stressed. Spring Only.

3 Credits: 3 Lecture

Corequisites:
MTH181 or MTH191 or MTH240

Computer Applications for Civil Engineers

CET151

Introduction to computer programs frequently used in the practice of civil engineering. Emphasis on the use of standard industry-accepted software. Study includes techniques that aid in the visualization and design of project elements and the appropriate use of scale in dimensioning and plotting drawings. Basic engineering problem solving using algebra and trigonometry is emphasized. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Corequisites:
CET160, MTH181 or CET160, MTH191 or CET160, MTH240

Surveying for Civil Engineers

CET160

Introduction to the theory and practice of geomatics. Topics include measurements and computations of angles, distances, and areas; coordinate systems; field note keeping; surveying equipment; and surveying safety. Problem solving using algebra and trigonometry is emphasized. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Corequisites:
CET151, MTH181 or CET151, MTH191 or CET151, MTH240

Geographic Information Systems & Small Unmanned Aerial Systems

CET168

Definition of data structures and procedures used in the synthesis of geographic and non-geographic data to provide decision makers with options for civil engineering projects upon which to make the best possible choices. Covers project definition, data organization and capture, and use of query languages to generate project outcomes. Introduction to basic photogrammetry using small unmanned aerial systems and reality modeling software. Spring Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
CET160

Engineering Mechanics I

CET203

Introduction to theory and practical principles of statics and fundamental concepts for dynamics and strength of materials. Focus on coplanar forces and structures; equilibrium conditions; friction; and section properties such as centroids, moment of inertia and radius of gyration. Coordinate systems and basic equations for stresses, position, velocity, and acceleration are explored. Fall Only.

4 Credits: 4 Lecture

Corequisites:
PHS115 or PHS201

Prerequisites:
MTH181; or
MTH183; or
MTH191; or
MTH240; or
MTH242

Engineering Mechanics II

CET213

Study of stresses and strains in structural members and analysis of particle and rigid body motion in two and three dimensions. Strength of materials concepts explored include stress and strain due to applied loads, combined stresses, thermal change, stress concentration, engineering materials and properties, internal shear and moment of beams, and shear and moment diagrams. Dynamics concepts explored include kinematics; use of force/mass/acceleration, work/energy, and impulse/momentum methods; and collision of elastic bodies. Spring Only.

4 Credits: 4 Lecture

Prerequisites:
CET203 and MTH240; or
CET203 and MTH242

Transportation Engineering

CET229

Basic principles and elements of highway systems. Topics include highway agency structure and purpose; driver, vehicle, and road characteristics; highway alignment design; traffic engineering; highway drainage; engineering economics; pavement design, construction, and maintenance; and considerations for pedestrians, bicyclists, and autonomous vehicles. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 3 Lecture

Prerequisites:
MTH181; or
MTH183; or
MTH191; or
MTH240; or
MTH242

Origin, Distribution & Behavior of Soils

CET238

Study of geological origin of soils as well as minerals, rocks, rock structure, weathering, glaciation, erosion, and deposition. Topics include distribution of soils in North America; residual, glacial and water-wind deposited soils; soil characteristics and behavior; engineering classification; volume-weight relationships; physical properties; and stresses within soil masses. (Writing Enriched ) Fall Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
ENL111 and MTH180; or
ENL111 and MTH240; or
ENL111 and MTH190; or
ENL111 and MTH181; or
ENL111 and MTH191

Fluid Mechanics

CET242

Introduction to the principles governing the properties of fluids in motion and at rest. Topics include static forces arising from the weight of fluid at rest, dynamic forces created when fluids are set in motion, fluid flow in pipes and open channels, friction and energy losses, fluid measurements, and pump operation and design.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
MTH182; or
MTH240; or
MTH190; or
MTH242; or
MTH183; or
MTH191

Materials of Construction

CET246

Examination of properties of aggregates, Portland cement and bituminous concretes, asphalt binders, steel, and miscellaneous construction materials. Topics include the mechanical and chemical nature of materials, sampling and testing of construction materials, and mix design for Portland cement and bituminous concretes. Spring Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Corequisites:
CET213

Prerequisites:
MTH180; or
MTH190; or
MTH240; or
MTH181; or
MTH191

Structural Engineering I

CET305

Analysis of structures and design of beams. Topics include determination of loads for structures; truss, beam, and frame analysis; influence lines; deflection of beams; and design of steel and reinforced concrete beams. Fall Only.

4 Credits: 4 Lecture

Prerequisites:
CET213 and MTH242

Hydraulics & Hydrology

CET312

Principles of hydraulics and hydrology applicable to civil engineering. Topics include hydrologic cycle, measurement and estimation of precipitation, stormwater runoff calculations, stream flow measurement, erosion and sedimentation control measures, hydraulic structure design including detention basin design, and environmental regulations and permitting.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
MTH182; or
MTH240; or
MTH190; or
MTH183; or
MTH191

Structural Engineering II

CET315

Design of steel and reinforced concrete structural components, including tension members, compression members, connections, slabs, columns, and frames. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) specifications and American Concrete Institute (ACI) code requirements are applied. Spring Only.

4 Credits: 4 Lecture

Prerequisites:
CET305

Land Development for Civil Engineers

CET320

Application of civil engineering to land development. Includes the use of principles of hydraulics, roadway design, and earthwork grading to create a residential development. Also covers the legal and regulatory framework governing land development, permitting requirements, and computer applications. Spring Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
CET229 and CET312

Water Resources & Environmental Engineering

CET324

Advanced study of water resources and applied fluid dynamics as they relate to civil and environmental engineering. Topics include water distribution and wastewater collection systems design and modeling; water quality monitoring and treatment processes; nature-based solutions to urban stormwater challenges; and the land-water connection in protecting and restoring clean water. Spring Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
CET242 and CET312

Geotechnical Engineering

CET410

Study of physical properties of soils related to engineering evaluations and designs, subsurface investigation methods, shear strength of soil, settlement and bearing capacity analyses for shallow foundations, slope stability factor-of-safety analyses, lateral earth pressures and analysis of retained-earth structures, and geosynthetics. Computer applications included. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 2 Lecture, 3 Lab

Prerequisites:
CET238 and MTH242

Sustainable Infrastructure

CET420

Principles of sustainable infrastructure. Emphasis on the sustainability and resiliency of civil infrastructure including water, waste, transportation, energy, and natural (green) infrastructure in the context of a broad range of social, economic, and environmental indicators following the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ENVISION framework. Fall Only.

3 Credits: 3 Lecture

Prerequisites:
CET242 and CET324

Senior Capstone Design-Planning

CET495

Theory and practice of defining and planning a civil engineering project. Selection of capstone design project or internship position for capstone project. The project must include at least three areas of civil engineering and be approved by the faculty. Coursework includes participation in a project planning team, development of a project schedule for planning and design, development of a list of available resources required for construction of the project, and development and presentation of a proposal for the capstone design project for CET496. Fall Only.

2 Credits: 1 Lecture, 3 Lab

Corequisites:
CET410, CET420

Prerequisites:
CET238 and CET320

Design for Capstone Project

CET496

Progression of CET495 project from project development and preliminary engineering to final design. An organized project file containing correspondence, field notes, calculations, and computations for the engineering and design of plans, specifications, and estimate (PS&E) are prepared. Spring Only.

2 Credits: 0 Lecture, 6 Lab

Prerequisites:
CET495