Curriculum Requirements

Minor in Construction Engineering

Minor Requirements

Required Courses		Credits:
MENG 211	Engineering Mechanics (Statics)	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 180 and PHYS 170 Statics of particles; force in plane and space; equivalent systems of forces; equilibrium of rigid bodies in two and three dimensions; analysis of structures, friction; distributed forces; centroids, centers of gravity and moment of inertia; method of virtual work. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
MENG 221	Strength of Materials	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 180 and MENG 211 Stresses and strains in members under the actions of axial and shearing forces, bending and twisting moments. Transformations of stress and strain; principal stresses. Combined stresses; pressure vessels. Deflection of beams. Statically indeterminate problems. Columns. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-2-3
CENG 340	Structural Analysis and Design	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: MENG 221, CENG 260, MATH 260 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. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
		Total: 9 Credits

Electives (choose two courses from the following list)		Credits:
CENG 260	Civil Engineering Materials	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: CHEM 107 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. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
CENG 310	Steel Structures	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MENG 221, CENG 260 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. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
CENG 312	Concrete Structures	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MENG 221, CENG 260 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. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
CENG 320	Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: PHYS 180 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. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
CENG 360	Geotechnical Engineering	3
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: MENG 221 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. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3
		Total: 6 Credits

Total Program Credits = 15