• Prerequisites:
  
  • Engineering Analysis Techniques
    
  • Engineering Mechanics I
    
  • Fundamentals of Structural Engineering
    
• Seminar 1:
  
  • Analytical Methods and Project / Business Management Fundamentals I
    
• Seminar 2:
  
  • Classical, Matrix, and Dynamic Analysis of Structures
    
• Seminar 3:
  
  • Design of Steel and Timber Structures
    
• Seminar 4:
  
  • Project / Business Management Fundamentals II
    
• Seminar 5:
  
  • Design of Reinforced and Prestressed/Precast Concrete Structures
    
• Seminar 6:
  
  • Capstone Design Project and Utility System Fundamentals
    

Environmental/Water Resources Track Curriculum:

• Prerequisites:
  
  • Engineering Analysis Techniques
    
  • Fundamentals of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
    
• Seminar 1:
  
  • Analytical Methods and Project / Business Management Fundamentals I
    
• Seminar 2:
  
  • Physiochemical and Biological Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment
    
• Seminar 3:
  
  • Stormwater Management and GIS Applications for Water Resources
    
• Seminar 4:
  
  • Project / Business Management Fundamentals II
    
• Seminar 5:
  
  • Geoenvironmental Engineering - Groundwater Flow and Waste Containment
    
• Seminar 6:
  
  • Capstone Design Project and Utility System Fundamentals
    

Prerequisite Courses:

• Engineering Analysis Techniques
  A fast-paced review of fundamental techniques from typical undergraduate level calculus courses. Mastery of
  these topics is required for success in the differential equations and engineering analysis courses in the MCE
  program. (3 credits)
  

• Engineering Mechanics I
  A review of engineering mechanics fundamentals from the fields of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. Free body diagrams, force systems, equilibrium, geometric properties, kinematics, kinetics, stress and strain. (3 credits)
  
  
• Fundamentals of Structural Engineering
  A review of the basic concepts of structural engineering that form the required background for later courses. Types of structures, construction materials, structural design, and safety issues are discussed. Students will become familiar with a number of typical structural design calculation methods for later use. (3 credits)
  

• Fundamentals of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
  A fast paced review of fundamental concepts from the fields of chemistry, biology, fluid mechanics, soil
  mechanics, and engineering economics needed for success in the Environmental / Water Resources track of the Master of Civil Engineering program. (3 credits)
  

Seminar 1:

• Analytical Methods and Project / Business Management Fundamentals I
  The Analytical Methods portion of the course includes first and second order differential equations, basic matrix algebra with emphasis on solving systems of equations and understanding eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical techniques for solving both differential and algebraic equations, and an introduction to partial differential equations. In addition to solving problems by hand, students will also be using software tools. The Project and Business Management Fundamentals I portion of the course is an examination and understanding of issues related to organizational behavior and leadership in complex environments, such as engineering firms or construction project teams. The concepts of individual and group behavior, motivation, decision-making, team and organizational dynamics, communication, and leadership are explored to provide a conceptual foundation for future management and leadership roles.(6 credits)
  

Seminar 2:

• Classical, Matrix, and Dynamic Analysis of Structures
  This course addresses two tracks of analysis. First, static analysis is investigated with advanced classical methods and with matrix methods, the cornerstone of the finite element method. Second, dynamic analysis is presented using both classical and matrix approaches for single and multiple degree of freedom systems. Analysis issues related to design codes are addressed for both static and dynamic conditions. The use of commercially available software is introduced. (6 credits)
  

• Physiochemical and Biological Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment
  Physical, chemical, biological, and advanced treatment unit processes. This course will cover basic physical, chemical and biological concepts, reactor kinetics, water and wastewater qualities and quantities, and physical, chemical, and biological unit processes. Design of individual unit processes and integration of unit processes into treatment trains capable of meeting treatment objectives will be emphasized. (6 credits)
  

Seminar 3:

• Design of Steel and Timber Structures
  An exploration of advanced structural design issues in the areas of both steel and timber. Using the latest provisions from the American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Design Specification for Wood Construction the course will cover the design and behavior of 2-D and 3-D framing, framing members and connections under various loading conditions, including wind and seismic. Strength and serviceability issues. (6 credits)
  

• Stormwater Management and GIS Applications for Water Resources
  Stormwater management issues, from both flood control and water quality points of view, are integral water resource components associated with land development, urbanization, and watershed hydrology. This course will examine rainfall-runoff relationships (including statistical analysis), channel and basin routing, stormwater treatment, low impact development, best management practices, and wetland utilization and benefit/cost ratio analysis. Geographic Information Systems software will be introduced and applied for examining and analyzing decision-making processes involved with the stormwater management components of the course. (6 credits)
  

Seminar 4:

• Project / Business Management Fundamentals II
  An examination and understanding of: (1) the metrics employed in the planning and management of projects and (2) issues related to planning the formal structure of an engineering project. The planning and management metrics that will be examined include accounting, financial, and scheduling techniques that link monetary and temporal project issues. Contract systems will be analyzed as a basis for understanding the owner-engineer-contractor relationships. Altogether these techniques will bring an understanding of the project environment that strives to optimize project performance throughout the entire life cycle. (6 credits)
  

Seminar 5:

• Design of Reinforced and Prestressed/Precast Concrete Structures
  This course focuses on advanced topics in reinforced concrete design and an introduction to prestressed / precast concrete using the provisions of the American Concrete Institute. Beams, slabs, columns, deflections, analysis and design of prestressed members, loss calculations, use of standard precast members. Design and detailing for seismic loads. The course also includes an introduction to Geographic Information Systems as they apply to the structural engineering field and will spend time formulating proposals for the student's upcoming capstone design project in Seminar Six. (6 credits)
  

• Geoenvironmental Engineering - Groundwater Flow and Waste Containment
  This course approaches the field of geoenvironmental engineering from two points of view: groundwater flow and contaminant transport issues and the principals related to solid waste disposal and containment. The groundwater portion of the course will focus on flow and contaminant transport including aquifer properties, principles of ground-water flow, flow into wells, soil moisture and ground-water recharge, regional ground-water flow and the advection, diffusion and attenuation of ground-water contaminants. The solid waste portion of the course will focus on landfill siting, design and construction. Material properties and engineering design of geosynthetic components including geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners. Methods to estimate and design landfill leachate quantities and gas generation. The course will also spend time formulating proposals for the student's upcoming capstone design project in Seminar Six. (6 credits)
  

Seminar 6:

• Capstone Design Project and Utility System Fundamentals
  This six credit hour course has two parts: an in-depth capstone design project and an introduction to utility systems. Civil engineering projects have always had social, political, economic, and environmental impacts. The capstone design project requires you to anticipate these impacts prior to project implementation. As the engineer in a leadership position you will direct the project from conception to completion. This includes the preparation of a comprehensive project business plan that will include project goals, political hurdles, anticipated revenues and expenses, marketing, facility design, etc.; all pertaining to the design of a major civil engineering project. In addition to the capstone design project you will learn about a topic neglected in most undergraduate civil engineering programs, utility systems. This portion of the course will provide an overview of the fundamentals of utility systems: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; power supply systems and equipment; lighting, communication, and security systems; plumbing systems and equipment. (6 credits)
  

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