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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Civil and Environmental Engineering
  

  • CEE 418 - Principles of Water Quality Modeling

    (3 units)
    Development of equations to model reactions, speciation and movement of pollutant in natural waters. Applications of equations to contaminants in streams, lakes, rivers and groundwater.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 390  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 420 - Advanced Portland Cement Concrete

    (3 units)
    Detailed consideration of concrete mix design; study of the effects of aggregate characteristics, mix design variables, admixtures and exposure of all types upon concrete properties; quality control and special problems related to use.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 377  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • CEE 426 - Project Management Principles

    (3 units)
    Career paths in CEE; team building; construction specifications; legal issues; marketing. Project definition, planning, constraint identification; management. Development of a project proposal; to be completed in CEE 427.

    Prerequisite: Major in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering. Corequisite(s): CEE 390 ; ENGR 301 ; 4 from: CEE 362 , CEE 377 , CEE 381 , CEE 388 , CEE 404 , CEE 413 ,  CEE 442 , GE 414  or ENGR 360  ; 1 from: CEE 431 , CEE 443 , CEE 456 , CEE 457 , CEE 463 , CEE 469 , CEE 480 , CEE 481 .  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 427 - Capstone Design Project

    (3 units) CO12, CO14
    Design of CEE systems to meet technical and nontechnical constraints (e.g. feasibility, sustainability, economic); analysis, synthesis, alternatives, recommendations. Ethics and professionalism. Completion of team projects developed in CEE 426; presentation and report.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 100 ; ENGR 301 ; CEE 426 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 428 - Urban Engineering

    (3 units)
    Planning and design of industrial, public and residential developments. Initial site design and layout; entitlements; on site/off site engineering; submittal process; proposal preparation; public hearing.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 362 ; CEE 364 . Recommended Preparation: CEE 413 ; CEE 442 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 431 - Pavement Analysis and Design

    (3 units)
    Engineering analysis of stresses and strains in typical highway pavement structures due to loading from traffic and climate; characterization of paving materials; structural pavement designs; 3D-Move.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 377  with a “C” or better. Recommended Preparation: ENGR 301 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.


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  • CEE 442 - Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering

    (4 units)
    Weight-volume relationships and soil compaction; permeability and seepage; consolidation and settlement; shear strength and application to lateral earth pressure, bearing capacity and slope stability. (CEE 442 and GE 442 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 372  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 443 - Foundation Engineering Design

    (3 units)
    Field investigations, analysis of footings, mats, piers, and piles and offshore applications. Stress distribution, settlement, time rate of settlement and load capacity.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 442  with a “C” or better. Recommended Preparation: ENGR 301 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 445 - Retaining Structures Design

    (3 units)
    Rigid and flexible earth retaining structures: rigid, anchored bulkhead, braced cut, tie-back cut, slurry trench and MSE (metallic and geosynthetic) walls with applications to infrastructure projects.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 442  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 446 - Geosynthetics

    (3 units)
    Use of geosynthetics in civil and environmental engineering design for separation, reinforcement, and filtration, in slopes, embankments, roads, and foundations and for erosion control.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 442  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • CEE 453 - Environmental Microbiology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to fundamental and applied microbiological principles in environmental engineering with emphasis on microbial growth and metabolism in biological processes.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 204 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 456 - Design of Water Treatment Systems

    (3 units)
    Design of treatment processes and systems used to produce drinking water.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 390  with a “C” or better. Corequisite: CEE 413 . Recommended preparation: ENGR 301 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 457 - Design of Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Systems

    (3 units)
    Application of environmental engineering principles for the design and/or renovation of wastewater treatment unit processes with a focus on water reuse and reclamation.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 390  with at least a “C”. Corequisite(s): CEE 413 . Recommended Preparation: ENGR 301 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 458 - Environmental Chemistry Concepts and Design

    (3 units)
    An engineering approach to equilibrium chemistry, including acid-base chemistry, metal speciation, and reduction-oxidation chemistry, in natural environments and engineered systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 204 . Recommended Preparation: CHEM 220A .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.


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  • CEE 459 - Hazardous and Solid Waste Management and Control

    (3 units)
    Hazardous and solid waste sources, regulations, chemodynamics and toxicology; site assessment and pathway receptor analyses; treatment processes for spills, ultimate disposal; landfill siting and design, and uncontrolled waste sites.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 390  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.


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  • CEE 460 - Construction Engineering

    (3 units)
    Construction practices and methods; job planning and scheduling; selection of equipment. Problems of management and related topics.

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.


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  • CEE 463 - Traffic Operations

    (3 units)
    Studies in traffic operations, intersection control, and traffic impact analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 362 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • CEE 465 - Intelligent Transportation Systems

    (3 units)
    Technologies and algorithms in Intelligent Transportation Systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 362 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    2. demonstrate an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    3. demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • CEE 469 - Geometric Design of Transportation Systems

    (3 units)
    Studies in geometric design of highways and other transportation modes.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 362 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 472 - Construction Estimating

    (3 units)
    Material takeoff processes and estimating, using a methodical approach with suggested check lists and techniques for arriving at a reliable estimate of the cost of a construction task or project, to include direct, indirect, and contingency costs and profits. (CEE 472 and CEM 451 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Corequisite(s): ACC 201  or CEE 388 ; Junior or Senior Standing. Recommended Preparation: CEE 460 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.


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  • CEE 473 - Construction Scheduling

    (3 units)
    Study of the concepts used in planning and scheduling of projects in both industrial and construction applications. This class includes critical path method techniques, planning, logic, scheduling and updating, diagramming, analysis, and the use of computer programs for scheduling applications. (CEE 473 and CEM 453 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Standing. Recommended Preparation: CEE 460 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.


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  • CEE 475 - Principles of Earthquake Engineering Analysis

    (3 units)
    Seismic sources; seismicity; risk analysis; dynamic soil properties; site classification; site effects; selection of design ground motions; response spectra; geo-hazards evaluation and mitigation; liquefaction; seismic design and design codes.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 285  with a “C” or better; CEE 372  or GPH 333 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental.
    4. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 479 - Earthquake Engineering

    (3 units)
    Seismic hazards, including plate tectonics, faulting, seismicity, seismometry, strong earthquake motions. Effects of earthquakes on soils, man-made structures. Characteristics of earthquake-resistant structures. (CEE 479 and GE 479 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 285  with a “C” or better; MATH 181 ; PHYS 180  or PHYS 181  or PHYS 182 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
    5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 480 - Structural Concrete Design I

    (3 units)
    Analysis and design of reinforced concrete members for flexure, shear and axial loads; deflection of beams; bond and development of reinforcement.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 372  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    4. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 481 - Structural Steel Design

    (3 units)
    Load-resistance factored design of steel structures including beams, columns, beam-columns, tension members and connections. A design project with a written report is included.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 381  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 482 - Design of Timber Structures

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of design of timber structures and application to simple structures.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 381  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 483 - Prestressed Concrete Design

    (3 units)
    Analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures including both pre-tensioned and post-tensioned structures.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 480 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.


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  • CEE 484 - Bridge Engineering I

    (3 units)
    Present the modern approach to bridge design and analysis of short- and medium-span R/C, P/S, and steel highway bridges.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 381  with a “C” or better. Corequisite(s): CEE 480 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 486 - Computational Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of direct stiffness method for truss and frame structures. Formulation of various structural elements and programming applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 305 ; CEE 381  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.


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  • CEE 487 - Structural Concrete Design II

    (3 units)
    Design of reinforced concrete systems for vertical and lateral loads, footings, torsion, and deflection control in two-way slabs.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 480 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 488 - Advanced Structural Steel Design

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in structural steel design including lateral torsional buckling, elastic and inelastic buckling, plate girder, rigid and semi-rigid connections, and selection of structural systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 481 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 489 - Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Analysis of single and multi degree of freedom systems for time dependent loadings, numerical methods with particular attention to earthquake excitation and response spectrum techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 381  with a “C” or better; MATH 285 . Recommended Preparation: CEE 486  or CEE 686 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (ABET SLO 1).
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions (ABET SLO 6).


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  • CEE 495 - Special Projects

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study and/or experimentation in areas of special engineering topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. understand professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. communicate effectively.
    8. have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • CEE 604 - Open Channel Flow

    (3 units)
    Apply fundamental principles of fluid mechanics to analyze and design open channels used for water supply, irrigation, flood control, and storm water management systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 611 - Environmental Law

    (3 units)
    Examination of current federal laws, rules and regulations concerning the environment. Emphasis on court decisions and interpretations of the law. (CEE 611, NRES 612 and PSC 603E are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the three.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the fundamentals of major environmental laws.
    2. communicate the principals of policy formulation, rulemaking, and the role of the courts in interpreting and enforcing these statutes.
    3. interpret the history of environmental law in the U.S.
    4. evaluate the problems which gave rise to each statute, the structure and enforcement provisions established by Congress, the role of agencies in defining and implementing the statute, and the impact of judicial decisions on the statute and its regulations.
    5. assess the efficacy of the respective statutes by integrating knowledge from the assigned reading and information from the internet.
    6. apply the knowledge gained of these environmental laws to the current discussion of climate change and how future environmental law may need to be modified to combat climate change.


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  • CEE 613 - Water Resources Engineering

    (3 units)
    Application of fluid mechanics to analyze ad design facilities used for water supply and distribution, wastewater collection, and storm water management; design of pumping systems; introduction to water conservation and reuse.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 614 - Water Resources Engineering II

    (3 units)
    Conventional engineering economic analysis of multipurpose water resources projects and a study of components of systems which provide for principal beneficial uses of water.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 617 - Quantitative Water Quality Analysis

    (3 units)
    Analytical chemistry and microbiology techniques applied to water quality assessment for environmental engineering practice, including data collection, data analysis and technical presentation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 618 - Principles of Water Quality Modeling

    (3 units)
    Development of equations to model reactions, speciation and movement of pollutant in natural waters. Applications of equations to contaminants in streams, lakes, rivers and groundwater.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 620 - Advanced Portland Cement Concrete

    (3 units)
    Detailed consideration of concrete mix design; study of the effects of aggregate characteristics, mix design variables, admixtures and exposure of all types upon concrete properties; quality control and special problems related to use.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 631 - Pavement Analysis and Design

    (3 units)
    Evaluation of stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, materials characterization, design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 642 - Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering

    (4 units)
    Weight-volume relationships and soil compaction; permeability and seepage; consolidation and settlement; shear strength and application to lateral earth pressure, bearing capacity and slope stability. (CEE 642 and GE 642 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    5. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.


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  • CEE 643 - Foundation Engineering Design

    (3 units)
    Field investigations, analysis of footings, mats, piers, and piles and offshore applications. Stress distribution, settlement, time rate of settlement and load capacity.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 645 - Retaining Structures Design

    (3 units)
    Rigid and flexible earth retaining structures: rigid, anchored bulkhead, braced cut, tie-back cut, slurry trench and MSE (metallic and geosynthetic) walls with applications to infrastructure projects.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 646 - Geosynthetics

    (3 units)
    Use of geosynthetics in civil and environmental engineering design for separation, reinforcement, and filtration, in slopes, embankments, roads, and foundations and for erosion control.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 653 - Environmental Microbiology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to fundamental and applied microbiological principles in environmental engineering with emphasis on microbial growth and metabolism in biological processes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 656 - Design of Water Treatment Systems

    (3 units)
    Design of treatment processes and systems used to produce drinking water.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 657 - Design of Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Systems

    (3 units)
    Application of environmental engineering principles for the design and/or renovation of wastewater treatment unit processes with a focus on water reuse and reclamation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 658 - Environmental Chemistry Concepts and Design

    (3 units)
    An engineering approach to equilibrium chemistry, including acid-based chemistry, metal speciation, and reduction-oxidation chemistry, in natural environments and engineered systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 659 - Hazardous and Solid Waste Management and Control

    (3 units)
    Hazardous and solid waste sources, regulations, chemodynamics and toxicology; site assessment and pathway receptor analyses; treatment processes for spills, ultimate disposal; landfill siting and design, and uncontrolled waste sites.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 660 - Construction Engineering

    (3 units)
    Construction practices and methods; job planning and scheduling; selection of equipment. Problems of management and related topics.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 663 - Traffic Operations

    (3 units)
    Studies in traffic operations, intersection control, and traffic impact analysis.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 665 - Intelligent Transportation Systems

    (3 units)
    Technologies and algorithms in Intelligent Transportation Systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    2. demonstrate an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    3. demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • CEE 669 - Geometric Design of Transportation Systems

    (3 units)
    Studies in geometric design of highways and other transportation modes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 672 - Construction Estimating

    (3 units)
    Material takeoff processes and estimating, using a methodical approach with suggested check lists and techniques for arriving at a reliable estimate of the cost of a construction task or project, to include direct, indirect, and contingency costs and profits.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    3. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 673 - Construction Scheduling

    (3 units)
    Study of the concepts used in planning and scheduling of projects in both industrial and construction applications. This class includes critical path method techniques, planning, logic, scheduling and updating, diagramming, analysis, and the use of computer programs for scheduling applications.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
    3. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 675 - Principles of Earthquake Engineering Analysis

    (3 units)
    Seismic sources; seismicity; risk analysis; dynamic soil properties; site classification; site effects; selection of design ground motions; response spectra; geo-hazards evaluation and mitigation; liquefaction; seismic design and design codes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1.  identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental.
    4. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    5. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    6. demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodology.


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  • CEE 679 - Earthquake Engineering

    (3 units)
    Seismic hazards, including plate tectonics, faulting, seismicity, seismometry, strong earthquake motions. Effects of earthquakes on soils, man-made structures. Characteristics of earthquake-resistant structures. (CEE 679 and GE 679 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to interpret data.
    3. use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.
    4. demonstrate understanding of the impact of engineering solutions on global, economic, environmental, and societal context.


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  • CEE 682 - Design of Timber Structures

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of design of timber structures and application to simple structures.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 683 - Prestressed Concrete Design

    (3 units)
    Analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures including both pre-tensioned and post-tensioned structures.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 684 - Bridge Engineering I

    (3 units)
    Present the modern approach to bridge design and analysis of short- and medium-span R/C, P/S, and steel highway bridges.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 686 - Computational Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of direct stiffness method for truss and frame structures. Formulation of various structural elements and programming applications.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 687 - Structural Concrete Design II

    (3 units)
    Design of reinforced concrete systems for vertical and lateral loads, footings, torsion, and deflection control in two-way slabs.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 688 - Advanced Structural Steel Design

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in structural steel design including lateral torsional buckling, elastic and inelastic buckling, plate girder, rigid and semi-rigid connections, and selection of structural systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 689 - Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Analysis of single and multi degree of freedom systems for time dependent loadings, numerical methods with particular attention to earthquake excitation and response spectrum techniques.

    Recommended Preparation: CEE 486  or CEE 686 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (ABET SLO 1).
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions (ABET SLO 6).
    3. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 695 - Special Projects

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study and/or experimentation in areas of special engineering topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 704 - Applied Finite Element Analysis

    (3 units)
    Basic concepts, formulation and application of finite element techniques for numerical solution of problems in structural and continuum mechanics, geotechnical and water resources engineering.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 721 - Nonlinear Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Solution algorithms for nonlinear problems using stiffness methods; spring, truss, and frame element formulations; material and geometric nonlinearities; research applications using computational software.

    Recommended Preparation: CEE 686  or equivalent.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 722 - Limit Design in Structural Steel and Concrete

    (3 units)
    Plastic design and behavior, limit analysis, mechanisms, virtual work.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 723 - Advanced Reinforced Concrete

    (3 units)
    Special problems in reinforced concrete.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 724 - Applied Elasticity I

    (3 units)
    Development of three-dimensional equations of elasticity, analysis of stress and strain, compatibility, stress-strain relations, plane stress, plane strain, and torsion. A study of the stresses and displacements in rectangular, circular, and ring-shaped plates and cylinders.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 725 - Advanced Topics in Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Advanced methods for linear and nonlinear analysis of structural systems such as frames, cables, bridges, and shells, subject to self-weight, axial, thermal and earthquake loads.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 728 - Bridge Engineering II

    (3 units)
    Advanced topics in bridge engineering including curved plate girder, fatigue design and evaluation of steel bridges, reliability analysis of LRFD AASHTO, seismic design and retrofit.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 729 - Seismic Isolation for Structural Systems

    (3 units)
    Protective systems, seismic isolation, energy dissipation, simplified methods of analysis, design of isolated structures, design of isolation hardware, case studies.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 730 - Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Analysis of single and multidegree of freedom systems for time dependent loadings, with particular attention to earthquake excitation and response spectrum techniques.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 731 - Advanced Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Advanced methods of analysis and design of structural systems subjected to dynamic loads. Elastic and inelastic analysis of single and multi-degree systems. Introduction to random vibration and Fourier transform methods. Design application to building, bridges and reservoirs.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 732 - Bituminous Materials and Mixtures

    (3 units)
    Physical and chemical properties of asphalts and aggregates, design and construction of asphalt mixtures, skid resistance, and performance.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 733 - Advanced Pavement Design and Management

    (3 units)
    1985 AASHTO design procedure; mechanistic design; pavement evaluation; in-situ testing and interpretation, visual surveys, failure criteria; pavement management systems; rehabilitation types and selection.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 734 - Pavement Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance

    (3 units)
    Techniques for reconstruction, rehabilitation and maintenance of flexible and rigid pavements including recycling, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and soil stabilization design, and construction considerations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 735 - Pavement Management Systems

    (3 units)
    Conducts the project and network-level pavement management processes. Identifies the data to be collected and how to define the conditions of the pavement.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 736 - Advanced Asphalt Mixtures

    (3 units)
    This course includes multiple asphalt mixture design methods, index-based and fundamental asphalt mixture performance tests, and integration of innovative and sustainable technologies and materials in asphalt mixture design.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply and disseminate the data.
    3. generate, analyze, formally report and verbally communicate advance laboratory based experimental tests and findings for asphalt mixtures.


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  • CEE 737 - Advanced Modeling and Analysis of Bituminous Materials

    (3 units)
    Presents current technological advancements in modeling and data analysis of bituminous materials, focusing on fundamental and advanced test methods for asphalt binders, asphalt concrete mixtures, and other type of paving materials.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply pavement and materials engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct bituminous materials’ experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. develop means to validate raw data measurements and analyze bituminous test results.
    4. write technical reports summarizing the results and findings from advanced bituminous tests.


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  • CEE 738 - Asphalt Pavement Construction

    (3 units)
    The complete asphalt pavement construction lifecycle is covered. Procurement, planning, aggregate and asphalt mixture production, paving, traffic control, quality assurance, and acceptance. Plant and project field trips are required.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodology.
    3. specify, plan, analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate asphalt paving operation requirements.


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  • CEE 741 - Geotechnical Engineering: Seepage, Slopes, Embankments

    (3 units)
    Seepage effects and control; flow net. Stability of natural and man-made slopes under various loading conditions. Design and construction of earth dams and embankments.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 742 - Advanced Soil Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Advanced and theoretical treatment of soil stress-strain relationships, consolidation and shear-strength concepts.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 745 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

    (3 units)
    Seismic hazard analysis, dynamic soil properties, ground response analysis, soil structure interaction, liquefaction, earth dams, settlement from earthquakes and dynamic lateral earth pressure.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 443 /CEE 643  or CEE 445 /CEE 645 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 746 - Advanced Foundation Engineering

    (3 to 4 units)
    Advanced topics dealing with shallow and deep foundations, including mat foundations, laterally loaded piles and culverts. Additional material dealing with machine foundation design requires prerequisite CEE 745  for additional credit.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 4

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 748 - Advanced Geotechnical Laboratory

    (3 units)
    Laboratory testing of soil and soil rock mixtures as related to civil, geological, and mining engineering projects. Tests will demonstrate geotechnical material properties and behavior.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    2. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 750 - Graduate Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Study and discussion of important new developments in particular fields of civil and environmental engineering.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 2

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. an ability to apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. an understanding of research methodology.
    4. understand contemporary issues in Civil and Environmental Engineering.


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  • CEE 751 - Biological Unit Operations

    (3 units)
    Process kinetics, theory, design and operation of fixed film and suspended growth aerobic, anoxic and anaerobic biological processes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. apply fundamental engineering concepts of material and energy balances, reaction kinetics, and mass transfer to biological unit operations for wastewater/sludge treatment.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of the applicability and limitations of different biological unit operations for wastewater/sludge treatment.


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  • CEE 752 - Physiochemical Unit Processes

    (3 units)
    Process kinetics, theory, design and operation for coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, oxidation, adsorption and membrane processes.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. apply fundamental engineering concepts of material and energy balances, reaction kinetics, and mass transfer to physicochemical unit processes for water treatment.
    3. demonstrate knowledge of the applicability and limitations of different physicochemical processes for water treatment.


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  • CEE 756 - Environmental Chemical Kinetics

    (3 units)
    An environmental chemistry/engineering approach to the quantitative analysis of chemical kinetics and transformation reactions in natural environments and engineered systems.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 757 - Emerging Water Quality Issues

    (3 units)
    This course provides insight into emerging water quality and treatment issues, such as anthropogenic pollutants, the food-energy-water nexus, water quality issues with fracking, pathogens and antibiotic resistance, and other contemporary issues.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand the context for emerging water quality issues and design appropriate treatment systems to meet site-specific challenges.


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  • CEE 761 - Traffic Simulation

    (3 units)
    Advanced techniques for developing and application of simulation models in transportation.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 762 - Mathematical Applications in Transportation

    (3 units)
    Application of mathematical modeling for transportation issues.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 763 - Traffic Safety

    (3 units)
    Advanced statistical methods for traffic safety analyses.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 764 - Transportation Systems Management and Operations

    (3 units)
    Advanced techniques for transportation systems management and operations.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 765 - Advanced Transportation Planning and Modeling

    (3 units)
    Study of four-step travel demand modeling in the planning process: trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and assignment

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 362  or CEE 463 /CEE 663  or GEOG 457 /GEOG 657 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 771 - Special Engineering Problems

    (1 to 3 units)
    Specialized study in any of the subjects pertaining to civil engineering. Subject matter may be arranged after conference with staff members and administrative officers concerned.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (0 units)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations for MS Plan B (non-thesis option) students.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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