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Civil and Architectural Engr (CAE) 1

CIVIL AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGR (CAE)

CAE 100 CAE 208 Introduction to Drawing and Design Thermal-Fluids Engineering I Introduction to engineering graphics as a problem-solving tool. Basic principles of thermodynamics applied to engineering systems Basic traditional techniques of orthographic projection, multi-view, using pure substances and mixtures as working fluids. Direct pictorial, auxiliary views, dimensioning and tolerance, sectioning, application of the laws of thermodynamics to analysis of closed detail drawing. Use of ANSI standards; applications in civil, and open systems, mass and energy flow. Extensive analysis architectural, and engineering design. of isentropic processes in cycles, analysis of gas mixtures and Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Credits: 2 psychometrics in heating and cooling systems. Introduction to fluid Satisfies: Communications (C) and analysis of fluid statics problems. Prerequisite(s): ((CHEM 122 and CHEM 123) or CHEM 124) and CAE 101 (PHYS 123 and CS 104-105 and MATH 251*), An asterisk (*) Introduction to AutoCAD Drawing and Design designates a course which may be taken concurrently. A continuation of CAE 100. Use of PC-based CAD (Computer-Aided Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Drawing and Design) software for presentation and problem solving in civil and architectural engineering applications. Introduction to CAE 209 basic principles of design. Thermal-Fluids Engineering II Prerequisite(s): CAE 100 Complete the development of and introduce and Lecture: 1 Lab: 2 Credits: 2 develop heat and mass transfer analysis techniques. Description Satisfies: Communications (C) and analysis of fluid kinematics, energy and momentum equations applied to internal/external flow in building engineering systems. CAE 105 Development and application of convection, conduction and Geodetic radiation to one-, two- and three-dimensional systems in steady Measurement of distances and angles. Theory of errors. Study of state and transient regimes of operation as applied to building leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, route , earthwork materials and geometries. computation, photometry, and boundary surveys. Practice in the use Prerequisite(s): MATH 252* and CAE 208, An asterisk (*) designates of tapes, levels, total stations, and PC-based methodology. a course which may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite(s): CAE 100*, An asterisk (*) designates a course which Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 may be taken concurrently. Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3 CAE 221 Engineering CAE 110 Geology and its relationship to civil engineering; minerals; rocks; Professional Practice I formation; geologic structure; ; frost action This course is an introduction to the engineering . The in , landslides, shoreline erosion, bluff instability; earthquakes; content and delivery have been designed to challenge the student's air photo interpretation, soil and rock mechanics in relation to perspective of oneself and thus make the student a better . engineering geology; subsurface exploration; dams, reservoirs, The class focus is on developing the skills to become a professional ; case-history illustrations. learner and a successful student, increasing team learning skills, Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Credits: 3 self-reflection, enhancing ethical perception and decision making abilities, and understanding the responsibilities as an engineer. In CAE 286 simple terms, the student will begin to "act as an engineer acts." Theory and Concept of Structural Mechanics Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Credits: 1 Equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies. Distributed forces, centroids, centers of gravity, and moments of inertia. Free body CAE 111 diagrams. Application to truss structures. Kinetics of particles: Professional Practice II Newton's Laws of motion, energy, and momentum. Kinematics of This course continues the introduction to the engineering profession particles. with further studies of team learning, specializations in engineering, Prerequisite(s): PHYS 123 and MATH 152 enhancing ethical perception and decision making abilities, and Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 understanding the responsibilities as an engineer. The course also looks deeply at the need for continuous by studying and CAE 287 practicing the entrepreneurial mindset needed to create value for Mechanics of Structural Materials oneself as the student, for one's company, and for society. In simple The concepts of deformation, strain, and . Application of terms, the student will begin to "act as an engineer acts" and "think free body diagram in shear force and diagram. like an entrepreneur thinks." Elementary bending theory, normal and shear stresses in beams, Lecture: 1 Lab: 0 Credits: 1 and beam deflection. Axially loaded members and Euler buckling theory. Plane stress and strain, Mohr's circle, and torsion of circular sections. Combined loading. Prerequisite(s): CAE 286 or MMAE 200 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 2 Civil and Architectural Engr (CAE)

CAE 302 CAE 315 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics Materials of Fundamental concepts; fluid statics; properties of fluid in motion; Physical principles of elastic and plastic deformation of fluid flows through orifices, weirs and venturi meters; laminar and construction. Mechanical testing methods including tensile, turbulent flow in closed conduits; flow in open channels; turbo compressive, toughness, creep and fatigue. Properties of concrete, machinery; measurement in fluid mechanics and hydraulics. wood, iron and steel and other construction materials. The emphasis Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and (CAE 286 or MMAE 200) is on concepts from which explain the behavior Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 of materials to the extent needed in the design of load-bearing constructs. CAE 303 Prerequisite(s): MMAE 202 or CAE 287 Structural Design I Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3 Design loads, factors of safety; load and resistance factors for steel Satisfies: Communications (C) structures. Experimental and analytical study of steel materials subjected to various states of stress. Failure theories, yield and post- CAE 323 yield criteria are treated. Fatigue and facture mechanics phenomena Introduction to are related to design practice. The design of tension member, Physical and mechanical properties of soil; elementary principles beams, and columns in steel. of soil identification and testing. Principles of soil permeability and Prerequisite(s): MMAE 202 or CAE 287 seepage, consolidation, failure theories, earth , and bearing Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 capacity. Laboratory included. Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) Prerequisite(s): (CAE 209 or CAE 302) and (CAE 287 or MMAE 202) Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3 CAE 304 Satisfies: Communications (C) I The analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. CAE 331 Determination of internal forces and calculation of deflections. Application of the principle of virtual work and energy methods. Study of the physical interaction of climate (humidity, temperature, Column stability. wind, sun, rain, snow, etc.) and buildings. Topics include Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and (MMAE 202 or CAE 287) psychrometrics, indoor air quality, indoor thermal comfort, heat Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Credits: 3 transfer, air infiltration, solar insolation, and heating and cooling load calculation. CAE 307 Prerequisite(s): (CAE 208 and CAE 209) or (MMAE 313 and Structural Design II MMAE 320) Design loads, factor of safety, load and resistance factors for Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 concrete structures. Properties of concrete and the proportioning of concrete mixtures. Experimental and analytical study of plain and CAE 383 reinforced concrete subjected to various states of stress. Failure Electrical and Electronic Circuits theories and the ultimate strength of plain and reinforced concrete Introduction to electrical and electronic circuits. AC and DC steady structural components. Design of beams and columns for reinforced state and transient network analysis. Phasors, AC and Three Phase concrete members. Detailing of reinforcing bars. Power. Diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. Prerequisite(s): CAE 315 and CAE 304 Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and PHYS 221 Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Credits: 3 Satisfies: Communications (C), CAE Design Course (D) CAE 401 CAE 312 Hydraulics, , and Their Applications Engineering Systems Analysis Collection and distribution of water. Flow of fluids through orifices, Systems concept process, interest rate, present and future worth weirs, venturi meters. Laminar and turbulent flow in closed values, evaluation of alternatives, and elements of microeconomics. conduits. Open channel flow. Model analysis using the principles of Theory of probability, laws of probabilities, random variables and dimensional analysis. Rainfall and runoff. distribution functions, functions of random variables, statistical Prerequisite(s): MATH 252*, An asterisk (*) designates a course estimations of data, mean and standard deviation, correlation, and which may be taken concurrently. regression analysis. Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): MATH 251 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Civil and Architectural Engr (CAE) 3

CAE 402 CAE 415 Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Design Pavement Design, Construction and Maintenance This course provides an overview of how environmental Pavement types, stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, vehicle integrate biological, chemical, and physical with pavement interaction. Mathematical models for pavement engineering design methods to develop solutions to environmental systems, sub support, design of flexible and rigid pavements. problems. Topics include air pollution, water pollution, solid Construction procedure, considerations, environmental , fate and of contaminants, pollution effects. Rehabilitation and maintenance of pavements. prevention, environmental regulation, risk assessment, climate Prerequisite(s): CAE 323 science, and assessment. Focuses on applications Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4 and actual design practice. Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 124 or (CHEM 123 and CHEM 122)) and CAE 416 MATH 252 Facility Design of Transportation Systems Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Design and analysis of facilities of transportation systems. Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) Integration of select transportation components and their interrelationships. Design of specific facilities: guide ways, CAE 408 terminals, and other elements for railroads, airports, and harbors. and Structural Design Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Design of modern , bridge design requirements, LRFD Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) approach, seismic and wind effects, fatigue in bridges, support design. CAE 417 Prerequisite(s): CAE 431*, An asterisk (*) designates a course which Railroad Engineering and Design may be taken concurrently. History of railroad . Train operation, train make-up, and Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 handling. Design and analysis of railroad track structure, track Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) irregularities, and their representation. Vehicle/track interaction and dynamic problems associated with it. Performance of railway CAE 410 vehicles. Introduction to Wind and Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Kinematics of Particles, Newton's laws of motion, energy and Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) momentum. Kinematics of rigid bodies. Fundamentals of free, forced, and transient vibration of single and multi-degree of CAE 419 freedom structures. Analysis and design of structures for wind Introduction to Transportation Engineering and Design and earthquake loadings. requirements. Instructor's Highway functions, design controls and criteria, element of consent may be granted to students who do not meet the design, cross-section elements, local and streets, at-grade prerequisite. intersections, and interchanges, highway capacity Prerequisite(s): CAE 411*, An asterisk (*) designates a course which analysis, and introduction to pavement management. may be taken concurrently. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D)

CAE 411 CAE 421 Structural Analysis II Risk Assessment Engineering The analysis of statically indeterminate frames. Application of Description and concept of risk, relationship between the likelihood classical methods including superposition, slope deflection, and of loss and the impact of loss, engineering hazards assessment moment distribution. Introduction to the direct stiffness method and and risk identification and evaluation using fault tree analysis, computer analysis of structures. failure mode and effect analysis, etc., risk analyses applications with Prerequisite(s): CAE 304 practical statistics. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3

CAE 412 CAE 422 Traffic Engineering Studies and Design Sprinklers, Standpipes, Fire Pumps, Special Suppression, and Basic traffic engineering studies including traffic volume, speed, Detection Systems accident, and parking studies. Capacity and analysis for various Review and introduction to applied to sprinklers, traffic facilities. Design of traffic control devices. standpipes, fire pumps, and special suppression systems; hydraulic Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 design criteria and procedures for sprinklers requirements, Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) standpipes, fire pumps, special suppression systems, and detection and alarm systems using nationally recognized design (National Fire Protection Association) standards, water supply requirement systems and distributions. Prerequisite(s): CAE 209 or CAE 302 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 4 Civil and Architectural Engr (CAE)

CAE 424 CAE 435 Introduction to Fire Dynamics Experimental Analysis of Structures Introduction to fire, and , and mass and heat The analysis of structures (prototypes) with the aid of models transfer principles, fire fluid mechanic fundamentals, fundamentals constructed from metal, wood, plastics, and other materials. and requirements of the burning of materials (gases, liquids, and Geometrical, mathematical, demonstration, graphical and direct and solids), fire phenomena in enclosures such as pre-flashover and indirect models will be treated. Comparisons of experimental results post-flashover. with results from computer models will be made. Similitude and the Prerequisite(s): CAE 209 theory of models will be treated. Individual and group project work Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): CAE 304 and CAE 411 CAE 425 Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Credits: 3 Fire Protection and Life Safety in Building Design Fundamentals of building design for fire and life safety. Emphasis CAE 436 on a systematic design approach. Basic considerations of building Design of Masonry and Timber Structures codes, fire loading, fire resistance, exit design, protective systems, Design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structural elements and other fire protection systems. and structures. Serviceability and ultimate capacity design. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Seismic response, resistance, and design. Design of wood columns and bending members. Mechanical fasteners and connectors. CAE 430 Instructor's consent may be granted to students who do not meet Probability Concepts in Civil Engineering Design the prerequisite. Introduction to probability, modeling, and identification of Prerequisite(s): CAE 307 nondeterministic problems in civil engineering. Development of Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 stochastic concepts and simulation models and their relevance to Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) design and decision problems in various areas of civil engineering. Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 CAE 437 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Homeland Security Concerns in Engineering Systems Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) Review of blast effects produced by solid phase weapons and their effects on structures and people. Estimation of the risk of CAE 431 threats to security of public and private systems and facilities. Steel Design Review of simplified structural methods for the analysis and Design of steel beams, plate girders, and beam columns. Bolted and design of structures to meet homeland security concerns and welded connections. Design of typical frame systems. procedures to minimize casualties. Analysis of post-attack fires Prerequisite(s): CAE 303 and CAE 304 and CAE 315*, An asterisk (*) and how to prevent them. Examination of potential risk to security designates a course which may be taken concurrently. of systems. Development of contingency plans to Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 include evacuation preparedness at time of emergency. Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3

CAE 432 CAE 438 Concrete and Design Control of Building Environmental Systems Behavior and design of reinforced concrete members in flexure, Introduction to automatic control systems. Control issues related shear, and combined flexure and axial compression. Behavior and to energy conservation, indoor air quality and thermal comfort in design of reinforced concrete foundations: topics include anchor buildings. Classification of HVAC control systems. Control systems bolts, spread footings, pile caps, and retaining . hardware: selection & sizing of sensors, actuators & controllers. Prerequisite(s): CAE 307 Practical HVAC control systems; elementary local loop and complete Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 control systems. Case studies. Computer applications. Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) Prerequisite(s): CAE 331 or CAE 513 with min. grade of C or MMAE 322 CAE 433 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Repair of Existing Building Structures Building repair and retrofit issues are discussed. Specific CAE 439 requirements of a building for repair and/or reconstruction Introduction to Geographic Information Systems are emphasized. Methods of assessing building conditions, Geographic information system (GIS) technology allows databases including forensic are covered. Repair and which display and query information in new ways. This course will strengthening methods based on types of materials (steel, concrete, teach general GIS and GPS skills and concepts, useful to students masonry, timber), occupancy and function (residential, commercial), and practitioners in a variety of disciplines. Students will complete a and building values are covered along with demonstration case final GIS project relevant to their field of study. This hands-on class studies and illustrative examples. will use ESRI's Arc View and Spatial Analyst products, as well as Prerequisite(s): CAE 432 and CAE 431 Trimble GeoExplorer GPS units. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Civil and Architectural Engr (CAE) 5

CAE 453 CAE 465 Measurement and Instrumentation in Architectural Engineering Building Energy Conservation Technologies Hands-on experience with energy and indoor air quality Identification of the optimal energy performance achievable with measurements in buildings including experimental design, data various types of buildings and service systems. Reduction of analysis, and experimental statistics. Measurements and techniques infiltration. Control systems and strategies to achieve optimal covered include: thermal performance (e.g., thermal conductivity energy performance. Effective utilization of daylight, heat pumps, and resistance, heat flux, and temperature); fluid flows and HVAC passive and active solar heaters, heat storage and heat pipes in new characteristics (e.g., velocity, , and airflow); energy and old buildings. performance (e.g., current, voltage, and power draw); whole building Prerequisite(s): CAE 331 or CAE 531 diagnostics (e.g., blower door and duct blaster); and indoor air Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 quality (e.g., tracer gas techniques for air exchange, particle Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) measurements, and gas measurements). Course combines lectures and field measurements in buildings on campus. CAE 466 Prerequisite(s): CAE 331 Building Electrical/Lighting Systems Design Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Study of the analysis and design of electrical systems in buildings utilizing the National Electric Code. Topics include AC, DC, single- CAE 457 phase and three-phase circuits, transients, branch circuits, panel Geotechnical Foundation Design boards, system sizing, fault calculations and overcurrent protection Methods of subsoil exploration. Study of types and methods of design. Also studies the design and specification of emergency design and construction of foundations for structures, including power backup and alternative power systems. single and combined footings, mats, piles, caissons, retaining walls, Prerequisite(s): CAE 383 or (ECE 216 and ECE 215) and underpinning. Drainage and stabilization. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CAE 302 and CAE 323 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 CAE 467 Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) Lighting Systems Design An intensive study of the calculation techniques and qualitative CAE 461 aspects of good luminous design. Topics covered include: Plumbing and Fire Protection Design photometric quantities and color theory, visual perception, Study of plumbing systems, water supply, and venting systems. standards, daylight and artificial illumination systems, radiative Study of fire protection systems for buildings including pipe sizing, transfer, fixture and lamp characteristics, control devices, and energy pumps, sprinklers, gravity and pressure vessels, and controls. conservation techniques. Design problems, field measurements, Prerequisite(s): CAE 302 or CAE 209 or MMAE 313 computer, and other models will be used to explore major topics. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) CAE 468 CAE 463 Architectural Design Building Enclosure Design Architectural Design is the first of a two-part sequence of Design of building exteriors, including the control of heat flow, air architectural design and planning for architectural engineers. and moisture penetration, building movements, and deterioration. Students learn the basic theory and practice of the architectural Study of the principle of rain screen walls and of energy conserving design process from the 's perspective. Topics include the designs. Analytical techniques and building codes are discussed logical process of architectural design development, integration of through case studies and design projects. code requirement, design approach, and architectural presentation Prerequisite(s): CAE 331 techniques taught through lecture and lab instruction. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Credits: 3 Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) CAE 470 CAE 464 Construction Methods and Cost Estimating HVAC Systems Design The role of estimating in construction contract administration. Study of the fundamental principles and engineering procedures Types of estimates. Unit costs and production rates; job costs. for the design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems; Preparing bid for complete building project using manual methods HVAC system characteristics; system and equipment selection; and the CSI format; checking quantity take-off and cost estimating duct design and layout. Attention is given to energy conservation in selected divisions using a computer package. techniques and computer applications. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CAE 331 or CAE 513 with min. grade of C or Satisfies: Communications (C), CAE Design Course (D) MMAE 313 or MMAE 320 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) 6 Civil and Architectural Engr (CAE)

CAE 471 CAE 491 Construction Planning and Scheduling Undergraduate Research Planning, scheduling, and progress control of construction Special research problems in civil and architectural engineering operations. Critical Path Method and PERT. Resource leveling of under individual supervision of instructor. Seminar presentation is personnel, equipment, and materials. Financial control/hauling of required. (Credit: Variable; maximum 4 credit hours). Prerequisite: construction projects. Impact of delay on precedence networks. Senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.0, and consent of the instructor. Construction contract administration. Computer applications. Credit: Variable Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D) CAE 495 Capstone Senior Design CAE 472 A group project requiring the integration of multiple engineering Construction Site Operation disciplines to satisfy client requirements for a real engineering Construction site layout and mobilization. Liabilities of the parties. project. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery in the Methods of construction. Concrete form design and fabrication. application of numerous engineering disciplines to a project, work Scaffolding, temporary facilities, and equipment. Safety on sites. as a member of an integrated engineering team, and demonstrate Introduction to construction productivity. the ability to understand and communicate engineering solutions to Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 a client verbally, visually, and in written form. Course is required to satisfy ABET program objectives. CAE 473 Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Credits: 3 Construction Contract Administration Satisfies: Communications (C), CAE Design Course (D) Characteristics of the construction industry. Project delivery systems. Duties and liabilities of the parties at the pre-contract CAE 496 stage. Bidding. Contract administration including duties and Fundamentals of Engineering Preparation liabilities of the parties regarding payments, retainage, substantial Review of the materials covered in the Fundamentals of Engineering and final completion, scheduling and time extensions, change (FE) Examination. Demonstrations of solution methods, practice orders, changed conditions, suspension of work, contract problems and practice exams, and strategies for preparing for and termination, and resolution of disputes. Contract bonds. Managing taking the FE examination. Senior and Graduate students only. the construction company. Labor law and labor relations. Lecture: 0 Lab: 0 Credits: 0 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Satisfies: Ethics (E)

CAE 474 CAE 497 Introduction to Building Information Modeling Special Project Fundamentals and practical use of information technologies in Special design project under individual supervision of instructor. design; basic concepts of building information modeling (BIM); Prerequisite: Senior standing, minimum GPA of 3.0, and consent of review of software and technology available for BIM; practical use of instructor. BIM in design for creating a site, viewing a model, starting a project, Credit: Variable working in the AutoDesk "Revit" Environment, adding basic building elements to a project, conceptual energy analysis, designing a preliminary layout, and presenting a project. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3

CAE 482 Hydraulic Design of Open Channel Systems Uniform flow design; backwater profiles in natural streams; gradually varied flow practical problems; spatially varied flow; flow through nonprismatic and nonlinear channels; gradually varied unsteady flow; rapidly varied unsteady flow; routing; numerical solutions of open channels. Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3 Satisfies: CAE Design Course (D)

CAE 486 Soil and Site Improvement Theory of water flow through porous media. Site improvement techniques including and drainage, dewatering, reinforcement, and slurry . Soil improvement techniques including replacement, in situ compaction, preloading and subsurface drainage, grouting, freezing, prewetting, and heating. Prerequisite(s): CAE 323 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Credits: 3