An introductory course in computer-aided drafting, design, and modeling in 2D and 3D. Basic commands, tools, multi-view drawing and dimensioning techniques. Review of software architecture, capabilities, application, and output formats.

Introduction to chemical principles in natural and engineered environmental systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions; acid-base chemistry; environmental organic chemistry; treatment process design applications.

Map reading, surveying, and theory of Geomatics. Application of 2D and 3D computer software for Geomatics. Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in civil and environmental engineering.

Introduction to systems theory and concepts applied to natural and built environments. Sustainability, ecosystems, mass and energy balances, chemical transformation and reactions. Basic principles for sustainable civil and environmental engineering design and decision making.

Interdisciplinary view of urban infrastructure. Resilience, sustainability, economic and community impacts, finance, infrastructure development in the global economy, and smart cities.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Theory of deformation, stress, stress resultants, transformation. Elastic and inelastic constitutive behavior. Equilibrium. Tension and torsion of bars; flexure and shear of beams; pressure vessels. Thermoelasticity. Elastic and inelastic stability. Credit cannot be given for both ECS 325 and CEE 325.

Atomic, molecular, and crystalline structures of solid engineering materials. Explanation and interpretation of physical, mechanical, and electrical properties of materials based on these structures. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory a week.

Dimensional analysis. Hydrostatics. Equations of motion. Bernoulli's equation. Euler's momentum theorem. One-dimensional analysis. Velocity potential. Stream function. Laminar viscous flow. Potential flow applications.

Summary statistics and graphical representations of data. Elements of probability theory. Normal distribution. Simple regression. One- and two-sample inference. Elementary stochastic processes. Risk and reliability. Bayesian decision analysis. Applications in civil and environmental engineering.

Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames by traditional and computer-based methods. Physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of conventional and environmental friendly construction materials.

Analysis and design of environmentally friendly reinforced concrete structures subjected to flexural, shear, and axial loads. Analysis of stresses and deformations and their relation to codes and specifications.

Nature and composition of soils. Formation and classification of natural soils and man-made construction materials. Compaction, permeability and seepage, consolidation and settlement, shear behavior and strength.

Subsurface investigation, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures. Design of retaining structures, shallow and deep foundations. Slope stability, foundations on difficult soils, and soil-improvement methods.

Fundamental principles of environmental processes, pollution, and pollution control, including mass transfer, water chemistry and microbiology, water and air pollution, and solid- and hazardous-waste management.

Analysis and design of hydraulic facilities including pipe systems, open channels, pumps and turbines, and ground water wells. Analysis of rainfall and riverflow; surface and subsurface water storage. Laboratory experiments and problem solving.

Lifecycle stages of infrastructure projects. Needs assessment, feasibility analysis, project delivery, public budgeting, project financing, risk allocation, urban design, permitting and zoning, sustainability criteria, project detailed design, construction management and troubleshooting, asset management, and disaster-response infrastructure.

Review and integration of fundamental principles of infrastructure systems including smart city applications. Hands-on infrastructure design projects allow student teams to demonstrate competency in applying concepts and tools introduced in prerequisite courses.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Overview of various aspects of construction engineering and project management. Construction contracts, resource management, scheduling, equipment, quality control, productivity, construction safety, cash flow concepts, legal and management structures. Additional coursework required of graduate students.

Cost and schedule estimations based on project specifications. Construction drawings and specifications, quantity take-off, cost estimation, scheduling through deterministic and probabilistic methods, resource management, accelerated construction, and schedule updating. Additional work (research presentation and report) required of graduate students.

Fundamentals of watershed hydrology presented from a physical hydrology perspective; course topics include: the water cycle, hydrologic processes, streamflow generation, groundwater-surface water interactions, and introduction to hydrologic modeling concepts. Additional work required of graduate students.

Structural design using timber. Topics covered include dimensional features, structural properties, and behavior under loads using current NDS and ASCE 7 in both ASD and LRFD. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Movement and fate of organic chemicals in aquatic systems. Thermodynamic principles and molecular descriptors for predicting the partitioning in environmental phases. Mechanisms and kinetics of chemical transformation processes including hydrolysis, reduction, oxidation, and photolysis. Additional work required for graduate students.

Analysis of cables and arches. Classical and matrix methods of truss, beam, and frame analysis. Computer and numerical methods of structural analysis. Relation of analysis to design.

Fundamental engineering concepts and principles used for the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems. Estimating water demand and wastewater flows in the urban water use cycle. Significance of government regulations and standards.

Transportation systems, modes and significance. Traffic engineering fundamental relationships and field studies. Intersection design and control. Geometric design of road alignments. Introduction to transportation planning. Additional work required of graduate students. A research report is required for CEE 643.

Students will analyze the human health impact of exposure to toxic chemicals in air, water, and soil according to USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund. Additional work required of graduate students.

Biogeochemical relationships as a unifying concept for ecological systems, including importance of biogeochemical relationships in ecosystems and global cycles. The interface between abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems is explained. Additional work required of graduate students.

Introduction to principles underlying engineering decisions to improve our quality of life without jeopardizing quality of life for future generations. Application of these principles to qualitative and quantitative engineering problems. Additional coursework required of graduate students.

Interdisciplinary view of urban infrastructure (transportation, water supply, electric power, etc.). Considerations of resilience, sustainability, design objectives, politics, economic/community impacts, finance, and smart cities. Challenges and possibilities inherent in modern infrastructures. Additional work required of graduate students.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

An introduction to chemical principles in natural and engineered environmental systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions; acid-base chemistry; environmental organic chemistry; treatment process design applications. Includes selected laboratory exercises. Additional work is required of graduate students.

General Principles and application of environmental microbiology and microbial processes. Role of microbes in water pollution control, environmental health, and element cycling in the environment. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Fundamentals and applications of mass and heat transport in environmental engineering. Molecular and turbulent diffusion, advection, dispersion, settling, and surface transfer in air and water. Quantitative applications in treatment systems and the natural environment. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Capstone design experience. Fundamental principles in various areas of civil and environmental engineering applied to open-ended design projects. Economics, safety, reliability, environmental, sustainability, ethical and social considerations.

Deterioration of construction materials. Evaluation, non-destructive testing, and rehabilitation of existing structures. Properties and applications of repair materials. Seismic retrofit of bridges. Analysis and design of structural members retrofitted with carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems.  Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Discussion of content, administration, and implementation of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, a comprehensive review of FE-type problems, and a targeted review of specific topics on the FE Exam.

Generating three-dimensional architectural/structural models. Dimensioning and Annotating. Modeling various components of a building, including floors, roofs, structure, ceilings, stairs, ramps, railings. Generating schedules, views and detailing views.

Probability, statistics, and decision theory applied to a variety of civil-engineering disciplines, such as structural design and analysis, geotechnical, water quality, water resources, and transportation.

Design of structures using load- and resistance-factor design concept. Limit states design of columns, beams, beam-columns, frames, connections, plate girders, and composite sections. Computer applications to design.

Analysis and design of prestressed concrete members for flexure, shear, torsion, and compression. Basic concept of prestressing. Stress computation and prestress loss estimation. Deflection and crack control.

Response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems to dynamic loadings (harmonic, blast, wind, earthquake); design of buildings, bridges, and pipelines for dynamic loading (with particular emphasis on earthquakes); building and bridge codes.

Pavement types and stress analysis, traffic assessment, subgrade and pavement materials evaluation, design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports, pavement distress and rehabilitation, introduction to pavement management systems and SuperPave mix design.

Value-based assessment and management of engineering/technology projects: equivalence; discounted cash flow; taxes/depreciation; financial statements. Risk-adjusted valuation: risk/uncertainty in staged projects; Monte Carlo simulations; decision trees; real options; project portfolio management.

Introduction to geofoam production, physical properties, evaluation of engineering parameters, specification and quality assurance, analyses and design of selected applications, comparison with conventional methods, field monitoring, and case histories.

Energy demand and resources. Fundamentals of combustion. Power plants, refrigeration systems. Turbines and engines. Advanced systems. Direct energy conversion. Alternate energy sources. Energy storage. Costs and environmental impact.

Fundamentals of building ventilating methods for measuring and controlling indoor environmental conditioning, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.

Fundamentals of moist air properties, basic air conditioning processes, heat transfer in building structures, heating and cooling load calculations, and air distribution systems.

Factors that make chemicals environmental hazards and techniques used in their evaluation. Topics include chemical, physiological, and molecular aspects of toxicology; transport and fate of chemicals in the environment; and current legislation.

Regulations that address management of hazardous wastes. Practices and technologies commonly used in meeting regulations. Investigative and diagnostic techniques.

Composition of refuse. Quantities produced by individuals and industries. Collection equipment, methods, and associated costs. Disposal problems and solutions, such as landfills, incineration, and composting.

Occurrence, nature and properties, major sources and quantities of contaminants. Ambient air concentration levels, community distribution patterns, and control of air pollution.

Design of water and wastewater treatment plants; design capacity, process size and configuration, and overall treatment system performance for specific use needs and regulatory requirements. Groups prepare designs and cost estimates with written and oral reports.

Conceptual and mathematical models of water quality in surface waters. Application of mass and energy balances to aquatic systems. Numerical methods for solution of governing equations. Students will build simple models and use existing water quality modeling software.

Overview of water and sanitation technologies and systems, including design and operational principles, commonly found in low-resource settings around the world. Emphasis on sustainable design considering environmental, economic, and social dimensions, with inclusion of stakeholder perspectives.

Theory and practice of urban stormwater management systems. Selecting and sizing stormwater quality and quantity control devices and systems. Sustainability aspects of urban stormwater design and regulatory compliance requirements. ENVISION rating system. Final design project.

Principles and methods of lean construction. History and evolution of lean production and lean construction paradigms. Production control and contracting. Applications to construction processes and operations to improve project performance.

Discussion of construction productivity measurement techniques, productivity improvement methods, and how to measure productivity loss. Examine factors that affect construction productivity such as human behavior, overtime, shift work, overmanning, change orders, and weather.

Engineering properties of geosynthetics (geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, and geocomposites). Design of filters using geotextiles, retaining structures using geosynthetics, design of liquid impoundment, and solid waste containment facilities.

Aerodynamics, performance, control, and electrical aspects wind turbines.