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CVEN 2270  Surveying    (2:1:3)
Introduction to the basic principles of surveying. Use of equipment for measurement of horizontal and vertical distances and angles. Field practice and calculations associated with design and layout of highway curves including vertical and horizontal alignments. Transition spirals. Error analysis. Computer utilized in calculations.
Prerequisite: INEN 1301,1101. Corequisite: MATH 2312.

CVEN 2301  Statics    (3:3:0)
Statics of particles and rigid bodies. Use is made of basic physics, calculus and vector algebra.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2425.

CVEN 2372  Mechanics of Solids    (3:3:0)
Effect of loads on deformable bodies. Uniaxial and biaxial stress-strain relationships. Indeterminate systems. Study of stresses due to axial, torsional and bending effects. Buckling of columns. Introduction to design.
Prerequisite: CVEN 2301.

CVEN 3200  Materials Engineering    (2:0:6)
Principles/techniques for investigating properties and behavior of engineering members and materials using experimental methods. Consideration of design parameters.
Prerequisite: CVEN 2372.

CVEN 3290  Engineering Probability and Statics    (2:2:0)
Principles of systems analysis utilized for solving civil engineering problems.  Application of probability, statistics, and regression analysis to the engineering design process.  Specific examples in civil engineering taken under consideration. Course title and description may vary when taught as a CE Elective.
Prerequisite: MATH 2415. Corequisite: CVEN 2372.

CVEN 3310  Water Chemistry in Environmental Science  (3:2:3)
Introduction to the hydrologic cycle and the chemistry and microbiology of the natural aquatic environment. Emphasis is on the physical, chemical and biological aspects of water and waste water systems in relation to man's environment. Laboratory work is in the physical, chemical and biological analysis of water and waste water.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1411.

CVEN 3340  Structural Analysis   (3:2:3)
Analysis of loadings for bridges and buildings. Effects of moving loads. Influence lines. Shear and moment diagrams.  Analysis of indeterminate structures. Introduction to structural design. Investigation of frames, girders and bents.
Prerequisite: CVEN 2372. Corequisite: MATH 3401.

CVEN 3350  Hydraulics   (3:2:3)
Basic principles of fluid flow.  Friction and drag studies. Calibration and design of flow devices.  Flow characteristics of open and closed conduits.  Presentation of oral and written design reports.
Prerequisite: MEEN 2302.

CVEN 3360  Engineering Hydrology      (3:3:0)
Precipitation, surface water, infiltration and sub-surface water. Analysis of rainfall and runoff data.  Collection studies. Hydraulics of wells.  Net storm rain; peak discharge and flood runoff.
Corequisite: MEEN 2302.

CVEN 3370  Water and Wastewater Treatment   (3:3:0)
General survey of environmental engineering covering water supply and sanitary sewerage systems.  Design of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Prerequisite: CVEN 3310,CVEN 3350.

CVEN 3390  Geo-technical Engineering    (3:2:3)
Basic principles of soil behavior under load. Soil properties and classification. Study of hydraulics as applied to soil mechanics.
Prerequisite: INEN 1101.Corequisite:CVEN 2372,MEEN 2302.

CVEN 4110  Seminar    (1:1:0)
Discussion of ethical, professional, and technical topics related to the practice of civil engineering.  Presentation or oral and written reports.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

CVEN 4212  Civil Engineering Systems Design Project    (2:0:6)
Planning, design and analysis of a civil engineering system or project. An integrated and realistic group project is utilized which involves numerous major aspects of the civil engineering profession.  Presentation of oral and written reports.
Prerequisite: CVEN 3370,CVEN 3390.Corequisite:CVEN 4380,CVEN 4390.

CVEN 4300  Advanced Structural Analysis    (3:3:0)
Methods of statically indeterminate structural analysis including consistent deformation, slope deflection and moment distribution; introduction of stiffness and flexibility methods using matrix algebra, theory of arches, cables, cylindrical structures using classical and energy methods.
Prerequisite: CVEN 3340.

CVEN 4310  Building Design/Construction     (3:3:0)
Advanced topics in Building and/or Construction Systems.  Topics may include the treatment of contaminated soils, and the effects of various static, dynamic, hydraulic, and wind loads on structural frames and foundations.  Environmental, social, and safety requirements may be taken under consideration.  Presentation of oral and written design reports.  May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

CVEN 4320  Engineering Project Management   (3:3:0)
Principles governing the effective and efficient management of engineering projects including the application of comprehensive planning, scheduling, and cost estimation procedures. Presentation of oral and written design reports.

CVEN 4340  Foundation Engineering   (3:2:3)
The practice of geotechnical engineering: subsurface explorations; geotechnical analysis and design of shallow footings, deep foundations, and retaining structures; stability of earth slopes, and soil improvement.
Prerequisite: CVEN 3390. Corequisite: CVEN 4380.

CVEN 4350  Hydraulic Engineering    (3:2:3)
Continuation of CVEN 3350-Hydraulics emphasizing practical design applications of basic fluid mechanics principles in fluid measurement, machinery, closed conduit flow, open channel flow and hydraulic transients.  Presentation of oral and written design reports.
Prerequisite: CVEN 3350.

CVEN 4355  Advanced Environmental Engineering System   (3:3:0)
Advanced topics in environmental engineering. Typical topics may include solid waste management, fundamentals and control strategy of air pollutants, advanced water and wastewater treatment, industrial waste treatment, hazardous waste management and research topics in environmental science and engineering. Maybe repeated for credit when topics vary.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

CVEN 4370  Computer Aided Design   (3:3:0)
Introduction of graphical computer-aided techniques to design various civil engineering systems.  It may include introduction of AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or geographical information system (GIS - ArcView or Arc/Info) to analyze spatial data for feasibility study.  May be repeated for credit when subject matter varies.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

CVEN 4380  Reinforced Concrete Design   (3:2:3)
The design of structural concrete members based upon working stress and strength design methods.  Study of standard specifications. Introduction to prestressed concrete.
Prerequisite: CVEN 3340.

CVEN 4390  Structural Steel Design    (3:2:3)
The design of buildings and bridge components according to standard specifications. Application of load and resistance factor and allowable stress design methods. Introduction to plastic design of steel structures.
Prerequisite: CVEN 3340.