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CEEN Graduate Courses
210. Numerical Analysis with Structural Application 3 sem. hrs.
Interpolation polynomials; numerical integration and differentiation; Taylor
series, Fourier, cubic spline, and least-squares polynomial approximations;
numerical solution of initial-value problems by Prediction-Correction and
Runge-Kutta methods; numerical solution of boundary-value problems by finite
difference method; numerical solution of integral equations; approximate
solution of ordinary differential equations by weighted residuals and Galerkin
methods; approximate solution of variational problems by Rayleigh-Ritz method.
Offered alternate spring semesters.
213. Plastic Analysis of Structures 3 sem. hrs.
Plastic analysis of beams and frames. The plastic hinge as influenced by shear
and axial force. The tools of plastic design: Virtual work, upper and lower
bound methods. The combination of mechanisms. Limit analysis of plates.
Elastic-plastic analysis of multi-story frames. Offered alternate fall
semesters.
217. Structural Dynamics 3 sem. hrs.
Formulation of single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) equation of motion; generalized
SDOF systems; free-vibration response; harmonic excitation; periodic loading and
Fourier series; impulsive loads; response (shock) specta; general response by
Duhamel and Fourier integrals; non-linear dynamic analysis; Rayleigh's method;
formulation of multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) equations of motion; structural
property matrices and load vectors; eigenvalue problem for natural frequencies
and mode shapes; orthogonality of mode shapes; mode superposition. Offered
alternate spring semesters.
218. Advanced Steel Design 3 sem. hrs.
Selected topics in advanced steel structural design; interpretation of
specifications and codes for the elastic and plastic design of steel buildings.
Discussion of the behavior of steel connections, members and structures; the
relationship between behavior and design specifications. Offered alternate
spring semesters. Prereq: CEEN 114.
219. Topics in Reinforced Concrete 3 sem. hrs.
Selected topics in advanced concrete structural design; introduction to limit
analysis of continuous beams and yield line theory of slabs. Discussion of the
behavior of concrete members and structures and study of the relationship
between behavior and design specifications. Offered alternate spring semesters.
Prereq: CEEN 110, 111, 144; or cons. of instr.
220. Structural Engineering for Natural Hazard Mitigation 3 sem. hrs.
This course will present an overview of biomedical engineering as it applies to Rehabilitation Engineering, specifically, the design and prescription of prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, and seating & positioning systems. Topics to be covered include: medical terminology, musculoskelatal anatomy, muscle mechanics, soft tissue mechanics, gait/locomotion, amputation surgery, upper and lower extremity prosthetics, upper and lower extremity orthotics, hand functions, electromyography, seating & positioning, and assistive devices.
242. Theory of Elasticity 3 sem. hrs.
Mathematical preliminaries (indicial notation, vectors, Cartesian tensors,
coordinate transformations, eigenvalue problems, divergence theorem); kinematic
relations (strain-displacement and compatibility); stress tensor and traction
vector; differential and virtual work expressions of equilibrium; constitutive
relations; stored energy functions; formulation of elastostatics boundary value
problems; uniqueness theorems; theorem of minimum potential energy;
Saint-Venant's principle; Saint-Venant beam theory; plane stress and plane
strain. Offered alternate fall semesters.
243. Stability of Structures 3 sem. hrs.
Elastic in-plane stability of columns, beams, frames, and trusses.
Flexural-torsional buckling of beams. Stability of plates. Application of finite
difference methods to stability problems. Offered alternate fall semesters.
245. Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3 sem. hrs.
Theoretical development of the finite element method (FEM) of analysis, with
particular emphasis on problems of solid mechanics; development of element
stiffness matrices for axial, beam, plane stress, plane strain, plate, shell,
and solid elements; synthesis of global stiffness matrix, solution of the finite
element equations; introduction to numerical implementation of FEM and general
purpose FEM software. Offered alternate fall semesters.
246. Applied Finite Element Analysis and Modeling 3 sem. hrs.
Brief review of the theoretical basis for the finite element method of stress
analysis. Modeling issues in linear finite element analysis including:
constraint equations, symmetry conditions, and simplified connection models.
Discussion of the theoretical basis for (including modeling) advanced elements
including: tetrahedron elements, brick elements, axisymmetric elements; plate
elements, and shell elements. Introduction to geometrically nonlinear analysis
and buckling. Static FE analysis with nonlinear material. Numerical error and
convergence issues related to FE modeling. Emphasis of the course is on proper
use of commercial finite element analysis software. Offered alternate spring
semesters. Prereq. CEEN 245.
248. Advanced Hydrodynamics 3 sem. hrs.
Concepts of the nervous system and their relationships from developmental, organizational and functional standpoints. Equivalent, lumped parameter and distributed models of nerves and muscles. The structure and function of synapses and multiple branching dendrites; linear and nonlinear analysis of membranes. Design of electronic and distributed systems.
249. Advanced Hydrology 3 sem. hrs.
Development, calibration, and application of rainfall-runoff models. Submodels
available to simulate abstractions, hydrograph generation, and flow routing
discussed in detail. Design storm and continuous simulation approaches described
and compared. Hands-on applications of commonly applied computer simulation
models. Model capabilities and limitations discussed. Offered occasionally.
Prereq: CEEN 123 or cons. of instr.
250. Watershed Planning 3 sem. hrs.
Relation between water quality and quantity and economical development. Effect
of urbanization and industrialization on water resources. Special topics
include: water demand, pollutant loads from point and nonpoint sources,
watershed planning and management process, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
process, economic principles in planning, water quantity and quality modeling,
benefit cost ratio in water resources, optimization, objective function in water
resources planning, institutions, legislation and laws. Offered alternate fall
semesters. Prereq: CEEN 123 or cons. of instr.
251. Water Quality Modeling and Management 3 sem. hrs.
Water and environment. Water quality criteria and standards. Attainability of
water quality goals. Oxygen balance and self-purification. River, estuaries, and
reservoirs water quality modeling. Toxicity and bioassays. Limnological aspects,
waste assimilative capacity. Groundwater protection, river and estuary and
groundwater quality management systems. Offered alternate fall semesters.
Prereq: CEEN 126 or cons. of instr.
252. Biochemical Transformations in the Environment 3 sem. hrs.
Study of biologically catalyzed chemical transformations in natural and
engineered environments. Presentation of microbiology, biologically important
oxidation-reduction reactions, bioenergetic principles, fermentation kinetics,
and toxicity considerations relating to wastewater treatment and remediation of
contaminated groundwater and soil. Review of aerobic processes for biochemical
oxygen demand reduction and ammonia oxidation, anoxic processes for
denitrification, and anaerobic processes for reductive dechlorination. Offered
alternate spring semesters. Prereq: CEEN 156 or cons. of instr.
253. Environmental Laboratory 1 - Analyses 3 sem. hrs.
Physical, chemical and biological analyses for the characterization of waters,
wastewaters, solid wastes, sludges and leachates. Use of modern instrumentation
in laboratory analyses. Applicability of analytical results to the environmental
field. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prereq: CEEN 150 and 154 or equivalent.
254. Environmental Laboratory 2 -Processes 3 sem. hrs.
Theoretical principles and laboratory experimentation governing the processes of
settling, coagulation, adsorption, flotation, disinfection, oxygen transfer,
biological treatment, and sludge conditioning, thickening and dewatering.
Offered alternate spring semesters. Prereq: CEEN 156 and 253; or cons. of instr.
255. Municipal Solid Waste Management 3 sem. hrs.
Sources, quantities, and characteristics of municipal solid wastes. Health and
nuisance problems associated with solid wastes. Recent federal and state
regulations. Collection and transfer systems. On-site and community processing
and disposal systems. Recycling and reuse options. Several field trips arranged
to view current solid waste processing and disposal operations. Offered
alternate fall semesters.
258. Hazardous Waste Remediation Technologies 3 sem. hrs.
Hazardous waste remediation technology selection. Chemical kinetics, equilibria
and mass transfer. Aqueous phase treatment and solid/liquid separation
processes. Physical, chemical and biological interactions under environmental
conditions. Specific technologies will include: physical barriers,
bioremediation, and soil vapor extraction, soil flushing and chemical
extraction, immobilization and chemical and thermal destruction technologies.
Multi-media, multi-contaminant treatment approaches. Computer model simulations
and case studies. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prereq: CEEN 154 and 156 or cons. of instr.
259. Physical and Chemical Processes of Environmental Engineering 3 sem. hrs.
Theory and design of unit operations and processes utilized for the treatment of
water and wastewater, including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation,
filtration, adsorption, ion exchange and aeration. Offered alternate spring
semesters. Prereq: CEEN 154 and 156.
265. Foundation Analysis 3 sem. hrs.
Analytical studies of the bearing capacity and settlements of shallow and deep
foundations; stability of slopes, matrix analysis of foundations, soil-structure
interaction. Offered occasionally. Prereq: CEEN 162, 210, or 246.
266. Geotechnical Aspects of Waste Disposal 3 sem. hrs.
Review of basic soil mechanics, use of soil maps and boring logs. Site
investigations using soil borings, test pits, and laboratory and field
permeability tests. Basic geological and hydrogeological considerations in site
selection. Geotechnical aspects of landfill design, including clay and synthetic
membrane liners, cover soil, leachate collection, and cut-off walls, among
others. Offered occasionally.
270. Bituminous Materials 3 sem. hrs.
Study of the behavior and properties of asphalt cement and hot mix asphalt
pavement materials. The chemistry and rheological properties of asphalt cement
as well as the physical properties of aggregates are examined. Aspects of
pavement performance related to asphalt and aggregate properties are studied.
Mix design methods currently utilized for hot mix asphalt production and
performance-based laboratory tests are examined. Offered occasionally.
271. Advanced Traffic Characteristics and Design 3 sem. hrs.
Components of the Traffic System: Vehicle and Road User characteristics,
geometric design, traffic controls. Intersection types, cross-section design
elements and typical dimensions. Basic variables of traffic flow, observed
traffic flow values. Freeway operations. Signalized intersections: flow,
capacity, level of service. Projects addressing: intersection existing
conditions (traffic, geometry, signalization); approach delay; safety
performance; capacity; suggestions for improvements. Use of the Highway Capacity
Manual and the Highway Capacity Software. Emphasis on technical report-writing
and presentation. Offered fall term. Prereq: CEEN 170 or equivalent.
272. Urban Street Design 3 sem. hrs.
Planning considerations, highway system components, design elements, including
horizontal and vertical alignment, cross sectional elements, sight distance,
intersections, parking, one way streets, mass transit and bicycle
considerations. Offered alternate years. Prereq: CEEN 170 or equivalent.
273. Airport Planning and Design 3 sem. hrs.
Components of the airport system including ground access facilities, aircraft
characteristics, the air traffic control system, airport configuration, and
capacity analysis. Offered every fall.
274. Pavement Design 3 sem. hrs.
Study of the behavior and properties of pavements with emphasis on asphalt and
portland cement concrete pavements. Structural design of pavement systems using
current design methods. Use of computer programs and their application in the
design of pavements. Offered fall semester.
275. Highway Interchange Design 3 sem. hrs
Planning, analysis, design and operational analysis of highway interchanges.
Determination and adaptability of interchange types for freeway to freeway and
service interchanges. Offered alternate years. Prereq: CEEN 172 and 176.
276. Advanced Traffic Engineering 3 sem. hrs.
Design, analysis and use of traffic control devices. Traffic administration,
traffic flow theory, and highway capacity. An introduction to computer aided
traffic engineering. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prereq: CEEN 176.
277. Advanced Traffic Management 3 sem. hrs.
Planning and operational considerations of advanced freeway traffic management,
incident management and traffic signal control systems, freeway corridor
management, integration of transportation control systems, interrelationships
and deployment of key elements of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
Offered alternate years. Prereq: CEEN 176.
278. Advanced Highway Planning and Design 3 sem. hrs.
Highway planning. Alternative highway alignments. Alternative evaluation.
Geometric design of highways: horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-section
design. Projects on detailed design of reverse curves (plan and profile views);
intersection design; cross-section and earthwork quantities. Legal aspects of
engineering. Use of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO) design guidelines, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD), Wisconsin Department of Transportation Facilities Development
Manual (FDM) and CalTRANS Design Manual. Technical literature review on
geometric design topic. Offered spring term. Prereq: CEEN 170 or equivalent.
279. Environmental Impacts of Transportation 3 sem. hrs.
Environmental impact analysis, including air quality analysis, noise impact
methodology, energy policy issues, water quality and transportation impacts on
wetlands and land use impacts of transportation. Offered alternate spring
semesters. Prereq: CEEN 170 or equivalent.
280. Construction Equipment and Methods 3 sem. hrs.
Half of the course is devoted to the study of economics and application of major
categories of construction equipment. In the second half, building construction
practices are examined with special emphasis on excavation and foundations,
concrete construction and steel construction. Offered alternate spring
semesters.. Prereq: Grad. stndg.
285. Construction Decisions Under Uncertainty 3 sem. hrs.
Analytical techniques for managerial decision- making under uncertainty. Topics
include Baysian Theory, decision theory, utility theory, and modeling
management's value system and simulation. Offered alternate fall semesters..
Prereq: MATH 164 or cons. of instr.
286. Public Works Administration 1 3 sem. hrs.
Study of the duties and responsibilities of Public Works Administration.
Internal management and organizational requirements and procedures for the
operations of the organization are covered. Offered alternate fall semesters.
Prereq: Grad. stndg.
287. Public Works Administration 2 3 sem. hrs.
Study of the duties and responsibilities of Public Works Administration. The
managerial requirements and procedures of external relations are covered, along
with political, social and ethical considerations. Offered alternate fall
semesters. Prereq: Grad. stndg.
292. Part-time Continuous Enrollment No Credit.
Fee.
293. Part-time Continuous Enrollment No Credit.
Fee.
295. Independent Study 1-3 sem. hrs.
Offered every semester.
296. Graduate Seminar 1 sem. hrs.
Review of current literature. Group discussion of recent work and current
research by students and staff. Offered occasionally.
298. Topics in Civil Engineering 3 sem. hrs.
Course content announced each semester. Areas of topics may include structural
optimization, design of structures for random loads, transportation systems
analysis and design, water and wastewater systems analysis and design, and
soil-structure interaction. Offered occasionally.
299. Master's Thesis 3-6 sem. hrs.
Offered every semester.
396. Seminar 0-3 sem. hrs.
Offered occasionally.
399. Doctoral Dissertation 1-12 sem. hrs.
Offered every semester.
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