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| CENG 201 | Civil Engineering Graphics | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course introduces basic engineering drawings and computer-aided design for civil and construction engineering applications. Topics include fundamentals of graphics and drafting principles, CAD fundamentals, architectural drawings, civil engineering drawings. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-2-3 |
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| CENG 260 | Civil Engineering Materials | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course introduces common materials used for construction, including concrete, metals, polymers, and wood. Students will learn the micro and nano-scale structure of matter, physical, structural, mechanical and chemical properties of infrastructure materials. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: CHEM 107 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 301 | Surveying and Geomatics | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Plane surveying, topographical surveying, horizontal and vertical curves, topographic surveys, construction surveys, earthwork, route surveying. Data collection using sight-based, laser-based, and global positioning system equipment. Methods for analysis and presentation of surveying and positioning data, including dealing with errors. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: CENG 201, MATH 170 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-2-3 |
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| CENG 310 | Steel Structures | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course will introduce the behavior of steel structural components and systems, including tension members, compression members, flexural members, connections, and building codes. It will cover the design of steel members and connections using load and resistance factor design (LRFD) methods. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MENG 221, CENG 260 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 312 | Concrete Structures | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course will introduce the design and analysis of concrete structures, emphasizing strength design method. Topics include the design of concrete beams, slabs, columns, footing, walls, and pavements. Building codes, American Concrete Institute (ACI-318-14) specifications, material specifications, test methods, and recommended practice documents are involved. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: MENG 221, CENG 260 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 320 | Mechanical and Electrical Sys in Bldgs | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course introduced mechanical and electrical systems in building construction, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, lighting and electrical systems. Students also will learn the codes and the construction process for modern building systems. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: PHYS 180 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 330 | Construction Equipment and Methods | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Study the ownership and operating costs, production rates and operating characteristics of the major construction equipment types. Utilization of equipment and other resources to achieve highest levels of productivity, safety, and quality. Covers the traditional and state-of-the-art construction methods. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: CENG 201 & CENG 260 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 340 | Structural Analysis and Design | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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In this course, students will learn the analysis of determinate and indeterminate of structural elements and systems, including bars, trusses, beams and frames using the matrix displacement method. Students will analyze the forces and displacements of structures, qualitative deflected shapes, shear and bending moment diagrams, and implement analysis procedures using MATLAB or other software. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: MENG 221, CENG 260, MATH 260 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 360 | Geotechnical Engineering | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course introduces the behavior of soils subjected to loads, elastic and inelastic wave propagation in soils, ground motion, machine foundations, wave effects on structures, seismic studies, and the processes of consolidation and compaction. Students will learn the effective stress concepts, stress and settlement analyses, evaluation of shear strength, and geotechnical engineering design concepts. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: MENG 221 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 380 | Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulics | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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This course is to introduce fluid properties; mass, energy and momentum conservation laws; dimensional analysis and modeling; laminar and turbulent flows; surface and form resistance; flow in pipes and open channels; elementary hydrodynamics; fluid measurements; and characteristics of hydraulic machines. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: MATH 320 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 410 | Construction Cost Estimation, Planning & Control | 3 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Overview of the construction industry; life cycle of construction projects, work breakdown structure, activity cost and time estimation, computerized planning and scheduling methods, resource leveling, time-cost tradeoff; computerized cost estimating, bidding and negotiation strategies; and cost/schedule control systems. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: CENG 330, IENG 251 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CENG 470 | Construction Engineering Senior Design | 4 | College of Eng & Comp Sciences |
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Capstone course involving integrated team approach in structure design, construction process design, project cost estimation, planning, scheduling, and management of the construction project. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisites: CENG 340, CENG 360, ARCH 311, ARCH 312 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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