May 03, 2024

2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Architectural Engineering
	AE 610 - Applied Finite Elements 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the application of the finite element method to building analysis. Topics include element stiffness matrices for beam, plate, shell and continuum elements; solution of equations; material models for steel and concrete; boundary conditions; and applied loading. (prereq: None) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Analyze structures using one dimensional finite elements Analyze structures using approximations of two dimensional finite elements Analyze diverse structures using finite element software Course Topics Stiffness matrices Material model Boundary conditions Applied loading Coordinator Hans-Peter Huttelmaier
	AE 612 - Structural Dynamics 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces analysis of single degree of freedom systems, multidegree of freedom systems, free vibration analysis, forced system response, analysis of earthquake loading, and modal analysis. (prereq: Graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Analyze single degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings Analyze multi-degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings Calculate the response of simple structures to earthquake loading Prerequisites by Topic Matrix methods for structural analysis Course Topics Single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems Equation of motion Free vibration Harmonic loads Impulsive loads Methods for numerical solution of equations of motion Finite difference methods for linear and nonlinear systems Earthquake response history and spectra Multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) systems Equation of motion Other preliminary topics Free vibration Modal damping Modal analysis for linear systems Coordinator Douglas Stahl
	AE 614 - Lateral Loads on Structural Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on determining earthquake and wind loads on structures. Topics include basis for code procedures, code characterization of loads, code assumptions of elastic versus inelastic behavior, and detailing for inelastic response. (prereq: AE 612 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Determine wind loads on the main wind force resisting system Determine wind loads on components and cladding Determine earthquake loads on a structure Prerequisites by Topic Structural Dynamics Course Topics Earthquake loads Response of MDOF systems ASCE-7 Seismic analysis Performance-based design ASCE-7 Wind loads Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 616 - Structural Stability 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents structural stability analysis for members and multistory frames. Topics include column buckling, torsional buckling of beams, plate buckling, modeling structural stability with the finite element method, and post-buckling behavior. (prereq: AE 610 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Determine column buckling behavior and torsional buckling capacity of beams Determine plate buckling capacities Model structural stability with the finite element method Prerequisites by Topic Finite Element Analysis Course Topics Structural stability Buckling behavior, torsional buckling Plate buckling Modeling Post-buckling behavior Coordinator Hans-Peter Huttelmaier
	AE 720 - Masonry Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course examines design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures. Topics include lintels, walls subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads, detailing, allowable stress design, and strength design. (prereq: graduate standing, AE 740 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar with the material properties of masonry units and mortar Understand the behavior and design of masonry flexural members Understand the design of masonry walls for axial loads Understand the design of masonry walls for out-of-plane bending Understand the design of masonry walls for in-plane bending and shear Be familiar with detailing of masonry walls Understand design of anchorage in concrete and masonry Prerequisites by Topic Strength of Materials Determinate Structural Analysis Indeterminate Structural Analysis Course Topics Introduction to course Materials (CMU, mortar, grout, reinforcement) Introduction to ACI 530 Reinforced Masonry Beams Masonry with Axial Loads (columns, walls and pilasters, slender walls Wall with In-Plan Bending and Shear (unreinforced and reinforced walls, distribution of force to walls, openings) Detailing of Masonry (non-masonry lintels, moisture, veneers) Anchorage design in Masonry and Concrete Construction Issues In-Class exams Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 730 - AISC Steel Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents advanced topics in design of steel structures. Topics include plate girder design, column and frame design, bracing design, connection design, and advanced floor serviceability. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design plate girders for flexure and shear Design steel frames for gravity and axial loads Design bracing systems for steel structures Design connections for steel structures Understand advanced floor serviceability Prerequisites by Topic Determinate and indeterminate structural analysis Understanding of structural analysis software Understanding of basic design for steel tension, compression, flexural and combined flexural/axial members Course Topics Design of plate girders (2 classes) Design of columns including slender element effects (2 classes) Design of braced and moment frames, including design using the direct analysis method (2 classes) Analysis of steel framed floors for occupant-induced vibrations (1 class) Design of connections for steel structures, including partially-restrained connections (2 classes) Exam (1 class) Coordinator Christopher Raebel
	AE 732 - Steel Design for Buildings (AISI) 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents cold-formed structural steel properties and design of cold-formed steel structural members using LRFD and ASD methodology published by AISI. It also covers flexural members, compression members, beam-columns, connections and cold-formed steel shear diaphragms for residential construction. (prereq: AE 616 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design cold-formed steel members for flexural and shear capacity Design cold-formed steel columns and beam-columns Design connections of cold-formed steel members Prerequisites by Topic Structural Stability (AE 616 ) Course Topics AISI Design of beams, columns, connections Coordinator Hans-Peter Huttelmaier
	AE 734 - Connection Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on the design of connections between structural members. Emphasis is on connecting hot-rolled steel members. Topics include: overview of connection design; limit states; connection selection; shear connections; moment connections; partially restrained connections; bracing connections; design of special connections for earthquake loading. (prereq: AE 730 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the basis for connection design as presented in the AISC Manual Determine limit states for different types of connections Determine connection efficiency for given loads Determine suitability of connections for different situations Understand analysis methods unique to connection design Design simple shear, moment and partially restrained connections Design light and heavy bracing connections Understand how seismic loading affects the design of the connection Prerequisites by Topic Determinate and indeterminate structural analysis Understanding of structural analysis software Understanding of basic design for steel tension, compression, flexural and combined flexural/axial members Understanding of design of simple connections (tension, shear, moment) Course Topics Fastener types (1 class) Eccentric loading on fasteners (2 classes) Prying action (1 class) Framing connections (2 classes) Moment connections (1 class) Bracing connections (1 class) Partially restrained connections (1/2 class) Introduction to connection design for seismic loading (1/2 class) Exam (1 class) Coordinator Christopher Raebel
	AE 740 - Reinforced Concrete Member Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the fundamental behavior and design of reinforced concrete members. Topics include design and detailing of reinforced concrete beams and columns for flexure, shear, torsion, and axial forces. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the moment-curvature behavior of reinforced concrete sections Understand the design of singly reinforced, doubly reinforced concrete beams and one-way slabs Understand the design of non-rectangular members for flexure Understand the design and detailing of members for shear and torsion Understand the design and detailing of development of reinforcement in concrete Understand the behavior of concrete sections subjected to axial and flexural loads Understand the design and detailing of non-slender and slender reinforced concrete columns Be introduced to pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete Prerequisites by Topic Strength of Materials, Determinate Structural Analysis Indeterminate Structural Analysis Course Topics Introduction to Course Introduction to ACI Specification Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures Review of Material Properties Moment-Curvature Behavior of Concrete Sections and Ductility Flexure Design (singly reinforced, one way slabs, doubly reinforced, non-rectangular shapes) Deflection of Reinforced Concrete Beams Detailing of Flexural Reinforcement (maximum and minimum steel, crack control) Development of reinforcement (straight bars, hooks, bar cutoffs, structural integrity steel) Shear and Torsion Design (shear design and detailing, space truss analogy, detailing) Interaction of flexural and axial loads Slender column design (moment magnification, dimensionless interaction diagrams) Introduction to pre-cast, pre-stressed concrete In-class exams Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 742 - Foundation Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the design of foundation systems. Topics include design of shallow foundations for axial, flexural, and shear forces, design of anchorage in concrete, design of basement walls, design of slabs on grade, design of piers and piles, and design of pile caps with the strut and tie method. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design a spread footing subjected to axial load and moment Design a base plate subjected to axial load and moment Explain the design of deep foundations for axial and lateral loads Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced Concrete Course Topics Live Load reduction; shallow foundation design; base plate design; anchorage to concrete; basement wall design; slab on ground design; deep foundation design; strut-and-tie method Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 744 - Prestressed Concrete Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the behavior and design of prestressed concrete members and structures. Topics include PCI and ACI design criteria, flexural member design, compression member design, and connection design. (prereq: AE 740 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design prestressed concrete beams for deflection, flexure, development, shear, and torsion; Design prestressed concrete columns subjected to axial and flexural loads; Determine prestressed connection capacities Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced Concrete Course Topics Analysis Methods; Loss of Prestress; Flexure Design; Shear and Torsion Design; Compression Member Design; Connection Design Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 746 - Reinforced Concrete Structure Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the design of reinforced concrete floors. The course covers systems from pan joists to two way slabs and flat plate floors. ACI code provisions are studied. Designs derived from the ACI Direct Design and Equivalent Frame method are compared with those from commercial structural design software. Design topics include minimum thicknesses, rebar selection and placement, and connection design. (prereq: AE 740 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Familiar will the ACI code provisions and engineering methods needed to design any of the common concrete floor systems: Pan joist, wide pan, flat slab and flat plate with conventional reinforcement Prerequisites by Topic A previous high level concrete class equivalent to AE 401 or AE 740 Course Topics ACI code provisions for pan joist floors Designing a pan joist floor for shear and moment Wide pan code considerations ACI code provisions for flat slab floors The Direct Design and Equivalent Frame method ACI code provisions for flat plate floors Introduction to posttensioned floor design Coordinator John Zachar
	AE 750 - Wood Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The course presents the behavior and design of wood structures. Topics include sawn beam and column design; engineered wood beam and column design; design of plywood floors, diaphragms, and shear walls; and connection design. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar with the material properties and manufacture of sawn and engineered wood products Understand the design of sawn and engineered wood members for flexure, shear, axial and combined axial and flexural loads Understand the selection of plywood for out-of-plane loading Understand the design or horizontal wood diaphragms and vertical wood shear walls Understand the design of bolted connections of wood members Understand the design of nailed connections of wood members Be familiar with other connections of wood members Prerequisites by Topic Strength of Materials Determinate Structural Analysis Indeterminate Structural Analysis Course Topics Introduction to Course Introduction to NDS Specification Material Properties and Manufacture of Sawn and Engineered Wood Products Sawn Beam Design Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 760 - Modern Structural Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces the selection of structural systems for performance, cost and constructability, and resistance to gravity and lateral loads. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be able to determine the underlying factors in structural system selection with the Owner, Architect, and Engineers of other disciplines in mind Have an understanding of the structural system selection process for low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings Be introduced to spreadsheets, software and other resources available from various professional organizations Have studied materials and materials selection that may be considered “unique” Have made new contacts with experts in the building construction industry Have gained an appreciation for the differences in firms and how other firms approach building design and troubleshooting Prerequisites by Topic Understanding of design methodologies for different structural materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) Basic understanding of structural analysis software Course Topics Broad-based system selection comparing materials and construction processes (1 class) Open-web joists, joist girders, metal deck (2 classes) Efficient framing and lateral resistance schemes for steel framed structures (1 class) Comparison between concrete floor systems (2 classes) Considerations for masonry structures (1 class) Design considerations for parking structures (1 class) Other systems (wood, light gage steel) (1 class) Considerations when using structural software (1 class) Coordinator Christopher Raebel
	AE 762 - Bridge Design 0 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course provides an introduction to the design of vehicular bridge structures. Topics include loading and design requirements of the latest AASHTO LRDF specifications with emphasis on moving loads, design of reinforced concrete slabs and box culverts, and design of continuous girder bridges with steel beams and precast concrete beams. (prereq: Graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the different types of bridges and when their use is appropriate Determine AASHTO loading requirements for bridges Design basic steel girder bridges Design basic reinforced concrete slab bridges Prerequisites by Topic Structural analysis, design of steel and reinforced concrete structures Course Topics Short topics: Minneapolis I-35 collapse; Bridge types and economical spans; Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics; Hoan Bridge; Aesthetics in design; Arches; Suspension bridge types; Tacoma Narrows; Connecticut Turnpike at Mianus River Basic structural analysis with moving loads Loadings and load combinations Girder bridges: general concepts Two-span continuous composite rolled steel beam bridge design Girder bridges: additional topics for precast concrete girders and steel plate girders Multi-span reinforced concrete slab bridge design Multi-cell box culvert design Coordinator Douglas Stahl
	AE 799 - Structural Engineering Independent Study 1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Independent study allows a student with a particular interest in a topic to undertake additional work outside of the classroom format. The student works under the supervision of a faculty member and undertakes studies that typically lead to a report. (A maximum of three credits of independent study may be applied to a Master of Science in Structural Engineering degree; credits for independent study may not be transferred from other institutions.) (prereq: Consent of program director or department chairperson) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Determined by student and faculty Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics Determined by student and faculty Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 800 - Research and Presentation 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents research skills, critical reading skills, and technical presentation (written and oral) skills needed by a practicing structural engineer. The student will select a topic relevant to structural engineering and conduct literature research on that topic. The student will present the results of the research with a written technical report following MSOE document and style guidelines. The student will also give an oral presentation on the results of the research. (prereq: graduate standing in MSST program, successful completion of 18 credits in MSST program, approval of program director) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Conduct research; communicate results Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics Determined by student and faculty advisor Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 890 - Structural Engineering Design I 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This two-course sequence (with AE 892 ) is the independent capstone project of the Master of Science in Structural Engineering program. The student will complete a project that presents a comprehensive solution to a structural engineering problem. The problem is to be formulated by the student under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The project may be based on the student’s industrial experience, consist of physical research or consist of an analytic solution. The project must be approved by the Master of Science in Structural Engineering program director and the AE&BC Department chairperson. Satisfactory progress and completion of the capstone project is to be determined by an academic committee consisting of the faculty advisor and at least two additional faculty members. (prereq: consent of MSST program director) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Conduct research; communicate results Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics Determined by student and faculty advisor Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 892 - Structural Engineering Design II 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This two-course sequence (with AE 890 ) is the independent capstone project of the Master of Science in Structural Engineering program. The student will complete a project that presents a comprehensive solution to a structural engineering problem. The problem is to be formulated by the student under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The project may be based on the student’s industrial experience, consist of physical research or consist of an analytic solution. The project must be approved by the Master of Science in Structural Engineering program director and the AE&BC Department chairperson. Satisfactory progress and completion of the capstone project is to be determined by an academic committee consisting of the faculty advisor and at least two additional faculty members. (prereq: AE 890 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Conduct research; communicate results Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics Determined by student and faculty advisor Coordinator Richard DeVries
	AE 5210 - Matrix Structural Analysis 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the matrix stiffness method of structural analysis. Topics include analysis of trusses, beams, and frames; coordinate transformation; equivalent nodal loads; and computerized analysis with emphasis on structural modeling and verification of results. (prereq: AE 3211 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Structural Analysis Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5220 - AISC Steel Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents advanced topics in design of steel structures. Topics include plate girder design; column and frame design; bracing design; connection design; and advanced floor serviceability. (prereq: AE 3221 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design plate girders for flexure and shear Design steel frames for gravity and axial loads Design bracing systems for steel structures Design connections for steel structures Understand advanced floor serviceability Prerequisites by Topic Steel Design Course Topics Design of plate girders (2 classes) Design of columns including slender element effects (2 classes) Design of braced and moment frames, including design using the direct analysis method (2 classes) Analysis of steel framed floors for occupant-induced vibrations (1 class) Design of connections for steel structures, including partially-restrained connections (2 classes) Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5232 - Prestressed Concrete Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the behavior and design of prestressed concrete members and structures. Topics include PCI and ACI design criteria; flexural member design; compression member design; beam-column member design; and connection design. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design prestressed concrete beams for deflection, flexure, development, shear, and torsion Design prestressed concrete columns subjected to axial and flexural loads Determine prestressed connection capacities Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Analysis Methods Loss of Prestress Flexure Design Shear and Torsion Design Compression Member Design Connection Design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5234 - Foundation Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the design of foundation systems. Topics include design of shallow foundations for axial, flexural, and shear forces; design of anchorage in concrete; design of retaining walls for lateral and gravity forces; design of slabs on grade and pavement; design of piers and piles; and design of pile caps with the strut and tie method. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design a spread footing subjected to axial load and moment Design a base plate subjected to axial load and moment Explain the design of deep foundations for axial and lateral loads Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Live Load reduction Shallow foundation design Base plate design Anchorage to concrete Basement wall design Slab on ground design Deep foundation design Strut-and-tie method Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5240 - Masonry Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course examines design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures. Topics include lintels; walls subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads; detailing, allowable stress design and strength design. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar with the material properties of masonry units and mortar Understand the behavior and design of masonry flexural members Understand the design of masonry walls for axial loads Understand the design of masonry walls for out-of-plane bending Understand the design of masonry walls for in-plane bending and shear Be familiar with detailing of masonry walls Understand design of anchorage in concrete and masonry Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Introduction to course Materials (CMU, mortar, grout, reinforcement) Introduction to ACI 530 Reinforced Masonry Beams Masonry with Axial Loads (columns, walls and pilasters, slender walls Wall with In-Plan Bending and Shear (unreinforced and reinforced walls, distribution of force to walls, openings) Detailing of Masonry (non-masonry lintels, moisture, veneers) Anchorage design in Masonry and Concrete Construction Issues Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5250 - Wood Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the behavior and design of wood structures. Topics include sawn beam and column design; engineered wood beam and column design; design of plywood floors, diaphragms, and shear walls; and connection design. (prereq: AE 3201 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar with the material properties and manufacture of sawn and engineered wood products Understand the design of sawn and engineered wood members for flexure, shear, axial and combined axial and flexural loads Understand the selection of plywood for out-of-plane loading Understand the design or horizontal wood diaphragms and vertical wood shear walls Understand the design of bolted connections of wood members Understand the design of nailed connections of wood members Be familiar with other connections of wood members Prerequisites by Topic Principles of structural engineering Course Topics Introduction to Course Introduction to NDS Specification Material Properties and Manufacture of Sawn and Engineered Wood Products Sawn Beam Design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5260 - Bridge Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents structural analysis and design of highway bridges. Topics include construction materials in bridges; loads on highway bridges; load path and distribution in bridge superstructure; design of single-span and multi-span highway bridges including rolled steel girder bridges with concrete deck, flat slab bridges, and box culverts; and bridge aesthetics. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the different types of bridges and when their use is appropriate Determine AASHTO loading requirements for bridges Design basic steel girder bridges Design basic reinforced concrete slab bridges Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Short topics: Minneapolis I-35 collapse; Bridge types and economical spans; Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics; Hoan Bridge; Aesthetics in design; Arches; Suspension bridge types; Tacoma Narrows; Connecticut Turnpike at Mianus River Basic structural analysis with moving loads Loadings and load combinations Girder bridges: general concepts Two-span continuous composite rolled steel beam bridge design Girder bridges: additional topics for precast concrete girders and steel plate girders Multi-span reinforced concrete slab bridge design Multi-cell box culvert design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5262 - Modern Structural Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces the selection of structural systems for performance, cost and constructability; and resistance to gravity and lateral loads. (prereq: AE 3201 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be able to determine the underlying factors in structural system selection with the Owner, Architect, and Engineers of other disciplines in mind Have an understanding of the structural system selection process for low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings Be introduced to spreadsheets, software and other resources available from various professional organizations Have studied materials and materials selection that may be considered “unique” Have made new contacts with experts in the building construction industry Have gained an appreciation for the differences in firms and how other firms approach building design and troubleshooting Prerequisites by Topic Understanding of design methodologies for different structural materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) Basic understanding of structural analysis software Course Topics Broad-based system selection comparing materials and construction processes Open-web joists, joist girders, metal deck Efficient framing and lateral resistance schemes for steel framed structures Comparison between concrete floor systems Considerations for masonry structures Design considerations for parking structures Other systems (wood, light gage steel) Considerations when using structural software Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5402 - Building Mechanical System Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers fundamentals of building mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection applications. Topics include psychrometric relationships; basic heating load and cooling load calculations; fundamentals of Air-Water, All-Air, All-Water systems; constant air volume and variable air volume systems; ASHRAE Standards; water supply system sizing; plumbing fixtures and components; sanitary drainage systems, sewage treatment and disposal; and storm drainage systems; fire science; fire safety design; fire detection and fire alarm systems; fire suppression systems; automatic sprinkler systems and smoke control principles; and applicable codes and standards for plumbing and fire protection systems. (preq: AE 3622 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Building mechanical systems Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5404 - Building Electrical System Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers the design of building power, illumination, and communication systems. Topics include components and behavior of power systems; lighting strategies; and communication technology. (prereq: AE 3421 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Building Electrical System Design Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5450 - Building Control System Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces automatic control issues related to energy conservation; indoor air quality; and thermal comfort in buildings. Topics include classification of HVAC control systems; control systems software and hardware; and selection and sizing of sensors, actuators, and controllers. (prereq: AE 3451 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Building Control Systems Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5460 - Commissioning 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces the process of commissioning buildings for use and occupancy. The course covers processes that can be verified by one-time measurements with hand-held measuring devices and the ones requiring short-term and long-term monitoring, verification, and analyses. Topics include commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and communication systems; commissioning planning; and recommissioning. (prereq: AE 3422 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic HVAC, plumbing Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5520 - Advanced Plumbing Systems Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the specialized plumbing systems needed for modern large commercial and residential structures including high-rise buildings. Topics include system design for dynamic conditions; specialized waste handling systems; commissioning, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of installed systems; and assessing existing systems. (prereq: AE 3521 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Plumbing Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 5530 - Advanced Fire Protection Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on alternative types of fire suppression systems other than the traditional wet-pipe system. Topics include dry-pipe; deluge; alternative gas; chemical, and foam agent systems; and modern systems used for high rise and unique applications. Students will be expected to analyze a commercial and/or industrial situation and propose a system design. (prereq: AE 3521 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Fire protection systems Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6210 - Applied Finite Elements 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the application of the finite element method to building analysis. Topics include element stiffness matrices for beam, plate, shell and continuum elements; solution of equations; material models for steel and concrete; boundary conditions; and applied loading. (prereq: AE 5210 or CV 5210) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Analyze structures using one dimensional finite elements Analyze structures using approximations of two dimensional finite elements Analyze diverse structures using finite element software Prerequisites by Topic Matrix structural analysis Course Topics Stiffness matrices Material model Boundary conditions Applied loading Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6212 - Structural Dynamics 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces analysis of single degree of freedom systems; multi-degree of freedom Systems; free vibration analysis; forced system response; analysis of earthquake loading; and modal analysis. (prereq: AE 5210 or CV 5210) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Analyze single degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings Analyze multi-degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings Calculate the response of simple structures to earthquake loading Prerequisites by Topic Matrix structural analysis Course Topics Single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems Equation of motion Free vibration Harmonic loads Impulsive loads Methods for numerical solution of equations of motion Finite difference methods for linear and nonlinear systems Earthquake response history and spectra Multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) systems Equation of motion Other preliminary topics Free vibration Modal damping Modal analysis for linear systems Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6214 - Lateral Loads on Structural Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on determining earthquake and wind loads on structures. Topics include basis for code procedures; code characterization of loads; code assumptions of elastic versus inelastic behavior; and detailing for inelastic response. (prereq: AE 6212 or CV 6212 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Determine wind loads on the main wind force resisting system Determine wind loads on components and cladding Determine earthquake loads on a structure Prerequisites by Topic Structural dynamics Course Topics Earthquake loads Response of MDOF systems ASCE-7 Seismic analysis Performance-based design ASCE-7 Wind loads Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6216 - Structural Stability 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents structural stability analysis for members and multistory frames. Topics include torsional buckling of beams; plate buckling; modeling structural stability with the finite element method; and post-buckling behavior. (prereq: AE 6210 or CV 6210 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Determine column buckling behavior and torsional buckling capacity of beams Determine plate buckling capacities Model structural stability with the finite element method Prerequisites by Topic Finite element analysis Course Topics Structural stability Buckling behavior, torsional buckling Plate buckling Modeling Post-buckling behavior Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6222 - AISI Steel Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents cold-formed structural steel properties and design of cold-formed steel structural members using LRFD methodology published by AISI. Topics include flexural members; compression members; beam-columns; connections; and cold-formed steel shear diaphragms for residential construction. (prereq: AE 6216 or CV 6216 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design cold-formed steel members for flexural and shear capacity Design cold-formed steel columns and beam-columns Design connections of cold-formed steel members Prerequisites by Topic Structural stability Course Topics AISI Design of beams, columns, connections Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6224 - Connection Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on the design of connections between structural members with emphasis on connecting hot-rolled steel members. Topics include overview of connection design; limit states; connection selection; shear connections; moment connections; partially restrained connections; bracing connections; and design of special connections for earthquake loading. (prereq: AE 5220 or CV 5220 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the basis for connection design as presented in the AISC Manual Determine limit states for different types of connections Determine connection efficiency for given loads Determine suitability of connections for different situations Understand analysis methods unique to connection design Design simple shear, moment and partially restrained connections Design light and heavy bracing connections Understand how seismic loading affects the design of the connection Prerequisites by Topic Determinate and indeterminate structural analysis Understanding of structural analysis software Understanding of basic design for steel tension, compression, flexural and combined flexural/axial members Understanding of design of simple connections (tension, shear, moment) Course Topics Fastener types Eccentric loading on fasteners Prying action Framing connections Moment connections Bracing connections Partially restrained connections Introduction to connection design for seismic loading Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6230 - Reinforced Concrete Structure Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the design of reinforced concrete floor systems. Topics include design of pan joists systems; design of two way slabs and flat plate floors; ACI Direct Design and Equivalent Frame methods; connection design; and commercial structural design software. (prereq: Graduate Standing; AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar will the ACI code provisions and engineering methods needed to design any of the common concrete floor systems: Pan joist, wide pan, flat slab and flat plate with conventional reinforcement Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics ACI code provisions for pan joist floors Designing a pan joist floor for shear and moment Wide pan code considerations ACI code provisions for flat slab floors The Direct Design and Equivalent Frame method ACI code provisions for flat plate floors Introduction to posttensioned floor design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6410 - Data Driven Modeling 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces the data-driven modeling, or inverse modeling, approach to building energy simulation, which requires actual building monitored data to establish the causal modality of the building energy use behavior, using various statistical modeling approaches. Topics include fundamentals of the statistical methods required; fundamentals of building energy monitoring; intrinsic problems in monitored data; understanding and interpretation of models predictions by calculating variability, bias, and level of uncertainty; and ASHRAE Guideline 14. (prereq: Graduate Standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Building energy systems Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6440 - Sustainable Built Environment 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description How sustainable construction materials and methods contribute to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs; identify and analyze those international, national, and local programs promoting sustainable construction; characterize the components of successful sustainable construction projects; analyzes design as well as construction aspects of Green Building and LEED certification; project strategies to achieve LEED certification; industry ecology, construction environment impact studies. (prereq: Graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended. Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended. Coordinator Steven Bialek
	AE 6460 - Life Cycle Assessment of Building Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Life cycle assessment allows the engineer to model and simulate the environmental and dollar cost of a building. Topics include impacts associated with procurement, construction, operation, and decommissioning of buildings. (prereq: Graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Building systems Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6462 - Sustainable Energy in Buildings 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces sustainable energy and the economics of energy generation and conservation systems. Topics include energy from wind, biomass, and solar radiation; solar heating and cooling; solar process heat and thermal power; passive solar heating, cooling, and daylighting; energy storage; environmental and economic benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy in building design. (prereq: AE 6440 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Green building practices Green building rating systems Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6510 - Moisture Problems in Building Envelopes 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers humidity control in buildings and the roles of the owner, architect, HVAC engineer, contractor, and building staff. Topics include psychrometrics of humidity controls; effects of humidity on human comfort; mold and mildew and the basics of their growth; design for humidity control; peak moisture loads; dehumidification loads; designing of dehumidification systems; monitoring of indoor air humidity; and building pressure management. (prereq: graduate standing; AE 5402 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Ventillation; air conditioning Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6562 - Specialized Industrial Plumbing Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers plumbing systems required for specialized applications. Topics include gas delivery systems for healthcare; ultra clean water systems for food processing; vacuum systems in healthcare or industrial settings; and technologies needed for wastewater treatment prior to discharge to meet USEPA Clean Water Act requirements. (prereq: graduate standing; AE 5402 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Plumbing Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6570 - Air Quality in Buildings 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on elements of indoor air quality. Topics include the physical and chemical characteristics of contaminants in indoor air; source of contaminants (indoor generation and outdoor pollutants in ventilation air), health effects of contaminants; ASHRAE Standard 62 (Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Quality); and the calculations to show building design code compliance. (prereq: graduate standing; AE 5402 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Ventilation Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6630 - Advanced Building Illumination Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers design of building illumination systems. Topics include qualities of daylight and artificial light; lamp characteristics; control devices; energy conservation techniques; and design of lighting systems. (prereq: graduate standing; AE 5405 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Illumination Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 6632 - Wireless Communication 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces the design of wireless communication systems for buildings. Topics include past communication systems; components of wireless communication; and regulations and codes. (prereq: graduate standing; AE 5404 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Communication systems Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 7999 - Independent Study 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Independent study allows a student with a particular interest in a topic to undertake additional work outside of the classroom format. The student works under the supervision of a faculty member and undertakes studies that typically lead to a report. A maximum of six credits of independent study may be applied to a Master of Science in Architectural Engineering degree; credits for independent study may not be transferred from other institutions. (prereq: Consent of MSAE program director) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the independent study topic. Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics Determined by student and faculty advisor Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 8000 - Research and Presentation 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents research, critical reading, and technical presentation (written and oral) skills needed by a practicing architectural engineer. The student will select a topic relevant to architectural engineering and conduct literature research or other research on that topic. The student will present the results of the research with a written technical report. The student will also give an oral presentation on the results of the research. (prereq: Consent of MSAE program director) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge on chosen research topic. Prerequisites by Topic Architectural Engineering Course Topics Determined by student and faculty advisor Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 8910 - Capstone Project II 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This is the second of a three-course sequence with AE 8900 and AE 8920 which comprise the independent capstone project of the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program (See AE 8900). Satisfactory progress and completion of the capstone project is to be determined by an academic committee consisting of the faculty advisor and two faculty members. This course is graded on a S/U basis. (prereq: AE 8900) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Complete an independent research project. Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics Determined by student and faculty advisor Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	AE 8920 - Capstone Project III 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This is the third of a three-course sequence (with AE 8900 and AE 8910 ) which comprise the independent capstone project of the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program (See AE 8900). Satisfactory progress and completion of the capstone project is to be determined by an academic committee consisting of the faculty advisor and two faculty members. The student will receive a letter grade for this course. (prereq: AE 8910 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Complete an independent research project. Course Topics Determined by student and faculty advisor Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
Computer Science
	CS 5881 - Artificial Intelligence 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course provides an introduction to basic concepts of artificially intelligent systems. Topics covered include knowledge representation, search strategies and machine learning. The course introduces modern machine learning techniques for supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning and describes the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in engineering and computing systems. Practical exercises permit students to apply AI tools and languages to suitable problems. (prereq: CS 2852, MA 2310, or consent of instructor) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Formal Logic including Propositional and First Order Logic. Conduct proofs of correctness in reasoning systems using the methods of Unification and Resolution. Understand the techniques involved with reasoning in the presence of uncertainty. Address the problems related to search, and its application to intelligent systems, including: game playing, decision making, and adversarial search. Understand and apply modern machine learning techniques for supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. Prerequisites by Topic A fundamental understanding of structured programming languages A fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms A fundamental understanding of probability and statistics Course Topics Problem Solving, Uninformed Search A* Search and Heuristic Functions Local Search Constraint Satisfaction Online Search Game Playing Logical Agents, Propositional Logic Forward Chaining, Backward Chaining, Knowledge Agents More Knowledge Based Agents First Order Logic First Order Inference Knowledge Representation Acting under uncertainty, axioms of probability, inference using joint distributions Bayes Networks Machine Learning Supervised learning: Naive Bayes, Decision Trees, and Neural Networks Unsupervised learning: Clustering with K-Means, K-Medoids, and Hierarchical Agglomerative clustering Collaborative filtering Reinforcement Learning Data mining Concept Learning and Inductive Hypothesis Laboratory Topics History, defining intelligence, grand challenges, biologically inspired computing Intelligent agents, uninformed search, informed search Knowledge based agents Machine learning Coordinator Jay Urbain
Civil Engineering
	CV 500 - Environmental Chemistry 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Course topics include the following: (1) electroneutrality and its application to water analysis; (2) rates of chemical and biochemical reactions; (3) acid-base reactions and the carbonate system; (4) complexation reactions and chelation; (5) precipitation and dissolution reactions; (6) oxidation-reduction reactions; (7) a survey of organic chemistry and how organic compounds react and behave in the environment; (8) adsorption reactions; and (9) a survey of environmental laboratory procedures and analytical techniques in environmental chemistry. Students will also participate in several labs that will illustrate the course topics, including alkalinity, BOD/COD, lime/soda-ash softening, and carbon adsorption. (prereq: Graduate Standing in MSCV program) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the principles underlying the chemical transformations that take place in groundwater, surface water, and in water and wastewater treatment processes Apply the principles of water chemistry to the design of selected water/wastewater and soil/groundwater remediation processes Identify the various classes of organic compounds and how organic compounds behave and react in the environment Understand the field and laboratory procedures involved in the sampling and analysis of water and soil samples Prerequisites by Topic One year of general chemistry required Coordinator Frank Mahuta
	CV 502 - Environmental Microbiology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers the basic morphology, biology and distribution of the major microbial groups: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and algae. Distribution of pathogenic microorganisms (and their surrogates) in the environment, and the methods used for their quantification and control are examined. Microbial growth and metabolism, and the resultant molecular transformations, are studied. The activities of microbes in specific habitats (i.e., biofilms, rhizobia, aquifers) are explored. Particular attention is given to microbes used to help solve environmental problems and to those that create environmental problems (prereq: BI 102, graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the significance of the sequencing of small subunit rRNA in the taxonomic placement of organisms Be familiar with the structure and function of viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae Understand metabolic processes utilized by microorganisms and microbial growth Be familiar with the roles of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles Be familiar with microbial pathogens in the environment, direct and indirect methods of their detection, and methods of their control Understand the formation, function, and importance of biofilms in the environment Understand the roles of microbes in various types of wastewater treatment Understand the roles of microbes in the degradation of organic compounds Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Jeffrey MacDonald
	CV 510 - Storm Water Management Systems Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course applies the hydrologic principles learned in CV 410 to the analysis and design of systems for the management of storm water runoff. Topics include the design of roadway drainage systems including sewers and ditches, storm water management system design, storm water management plans, construction site erosion control plans, best management practices, water quality modeling of urban developments, regulations, and developing cost estimates. (prereq: CV 410) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the federal, state, and local regulations that govern developments Access the local, state, and federal resources that facilitate storm water management systems design Design conventional urban storm water facilities (e.g., storm inlets, storm sewers, outfalls) Design permanent best management practices to control flow and protect water quality. Design construction site erosion control practices to protect water quality Develop storm water management and construction site erosion control plans Layout a storm water management system to achieve regulatory compliance and maximize sustainability Determine water quality impacts of development activities through modeling (e.g.. SLAMM) Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics Introduction (1 lecture) Effects of urbanization on receiving waters (1 lecture) Establishing performance goals for storm water management (1 lecture) Federal, state, and local regulations that govern development (1 lecture) Unit process and operations for storm water control (1 lectures) Selection criteria and design considerations (include guest speaker) (2 lectures) Design of storm sewers and ditches (2 lectures) Design of storage units (3 lectures) Mid-term exam (1 lecture) Modeling performance of storm water controls (3 lectures) Design of swales and filter strips (1 lecture) Design of filters (3 lectures) Design of infiltrators (2 lectures) Design of gross pollutant traps (1 lecture) Design of shoreland protection (1 lecture) Maintenance of storm water controls (1 lecture) Whole life cost of storm water controls (1 lecture) Construction site erosion control plans (2 lectures) Permitting (1 lecture) Open day (1 lecture) Field Trip to see installed storm water management practices (4 hours on a weekend) Coordinator William Gonwa
	CV 512 - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course will cover fundamentals of GIS analysis applied to environmental and engineering-related problems. In this course you will learn to use ArcGIS software, and you will also learn key fundamentals of using geographic information systems (GIS). At the end of the course you will be an informed GIS user, as well as being competent at ArcGIS. Topics include data sources, creating and collecting data into a GIS database, performing spatial analysis, integrating GIS data with other software programs, and conceptualizing and solving spatial problems using GIS. (prereq: None) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Francis Mahuta
	CV 516 - Design of Water Distribution and Sewerage Systems 4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits Course Description TBD Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic TBD Course Topics TBD Coordinator William Gonwa
	CV 518 - Watercourse Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description TBD Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic TBD Course Topics TBD Coordinator Michael Schwar
	CV 522 - Unit Operations and Processes Laboratory 2 lecture hours 3 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Combination of classroom study and laboratory investigation of unit operations and processes used in water and wastewater treatment. Biological processes include activated sludge and anaerobic digestion; physical/chemical operations and processes include coagulation/flocculation/precipitation, sedimentation, filtration, and adsorption/ion exchange. (prereq: CV 320) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Identify the unit operations and processes that can feasibly achieve a specified percent reduction in contaminants of concern Develop laboratory skills for the analysis and monitoring of water and wastewater treatment operations and processes Collect monitoring data/samples and perform laboratory tests as needed to determine loading rates, operating parameters, and process performance Prepare reports summarizing laboratory procedures and results Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Stephen Arant
	CV 540 - Air Permitting 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The federal Clean Air Act of 1970 established national ambient-air quality standards (NAAQS) along with federal new source performance standards (NSPSs) and hazardous air pollutant emission standards (NESHAPs). In the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, federal permitting and enforcement of these standards was introduced in the Title V operating permit regulations. This course will introduce the student to the Title V permitting process. Specific topics addressed include reviewing Title V requirements, determining when a permit is required, describing the process for applying for permits, determining permit compliance, and understanding MACT, BACT, RACT, and LAER requirements. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Michael Schuck
	CV 542 - Design of Air Pollution Control Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Presents strategies for waste minimization and pollution prevention, and introduces concepts of air pollution control design and the regulatory and environmental concerns associated with air pollution control. Covers sources of air pollution and available control options, the design process, applications, and case studies (prereq: CV 320) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Michael Schuck
	CV 550 - Physical Hydrogeology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Topics include groundwater occurrence, geologic properties of groundwater systems, recharge sources and discharge sinks, Darcy’s Law of groundwater movement, differential equations of groundwater flow, solutions of steady and unsteady groundwater flow equations, pumping test design, groundwater modeling, and groundwater field methods. (prereq: CV 410, MA 235) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Kathi Ried
	CV 552 - Contaminant Hydrogeology and Groundwater Remediation 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Topics include identifying sources of groundwater contamination, types and properties of contaminants, advection, dispersion and diffusion contaminant migration mechanisms, contaminant transport equations, contaminant transport modeling, groundwater investigation and monitoring, and remediation of contaminated groundwater to meet risk and regulatory requirements. (prereq: CV 550 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Francis Mahuta
	CV 554 - Ground Water and Soil Remediation Technologies 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents an overview of techniques to be used to clean up existing pollutants in soil, water or air in the vicinity of hazardous waste sites. Emphasis is on the remediation of pre-existing pollution rather than on pollution prevention strategies. Topics to be covered include the following: (1) surface water control strategies such as capping of surface impoundments, floating lagoon covers, grading, revegetation, diversion and collection; (2) groundwater contaminant clean-up and control strategies such as groundwater pumping, subsurface drains, subsurface barriers, and groundwater treatment procedures such as air and steam stripping, carbon absorption, biological treatment, ion exchange absorption, chemical treatments and reverse osmosis; (3) soil remediation procedures such as in-situ bioremediation, chemical remediation, soil flushing and physical treatment techniques; (4) procedures for the control of gas emissions and fugitive dust control from surface impoundments and landfills; (5) waste, soil and sediment disposal techniques; (6) monitoring strategies for remediated sites and leak detection strategies; and (7) remediation of leaking underground storage tanks (LUST). (prereq: graduate standing in MSCV program or department consent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator James Drought
	CV 611 - Environmental Chemistry 3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits Course Description Course topics include the following: (1) electroneutrality and its application to water analysis; (2) rates of chemical and biochemical reactions; (3) acid-base reactions and the carbonate system; (4) complexation reactions and chelation; (5) precipitation and dissolution reactions; (6) oxidation-reduction reactions; and (7) adsorption reactions. Modeling of aqueous equilibrium reactions will be performed using MINEQL+. (prereq: CH 201, CH 222, graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Jay Karls
	CV 614 - Environmental Microbiology 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers the basic morphology, biology and distribution of the major microbial groups: viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and algae. Distribution of pathogenic microorganisms (and their surrogates) in the environment, and the methods used for their quantification and control are examined. Microbial growth and metabolism, and the resultant molecular transformations, are studied. The activities of microbes in specific habitats (i.e., biofilms, rhizobia, aquifers) are explored. Particular attention is given to microbes used to help solve environmental problems and to those that create environmental problems. (prereq: BI 102, graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the significance of the sequencing of small subunit rRNA in the taxonomic placement of organisms Be familiar with the structure and function of viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae Understand metabolic processes utilized by microorganisms and microbial growth Be familiar with the roles of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles Be familiar with microbial pathogens in the environment, direct and indirect methods of their detection, and methods of their control Understand the formation, function, and importance of biofilms in the environment Understand the roles of microbes in various types of wastewater treatment Understand the roles of microbes in the degradation of organic compounds Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Jeffrey MacDonald
	CV 710 - Environmental Statistics and Modeling 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course covers topics in statistics needed for the statistical analyses of water, air, and other environmental systems. It also presents methods for developing statistical models. Specific topics include: (1) determining if significant differences exist between data sets using parametric and non-parametric methods, (2) experimental design, (3) constructing linear and non-linear regression models, (4) developing Monte Carlo models, (5) analyzing time-series, and (6) special topics. (prereq: MA 262, graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator William Gonwa
	CV 711 - GIS Applications in Water Resources Engineering 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description TBD Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic TBD Course Topics TBD Coordinator William Gonwa
	CV 712 - Water Quality Analysis and Modeling 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Topics include the development of water quality criteria for surface and ground waters, modeling water quality in rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, determining waste assimilative capacities and developing total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) for receiving waters, water toxicity and bioassays, and mixing zone studies. (prereq: CV 310) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Francis Mahuta
	CV 715 - Open Channel Hydraulics 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Analysis of flow in open channels, including gradually varied flow (backwater and other flow profiles, flood routing) and rapidly varied flow (hydraulic jump, spillways); the design of open channels, including considerations of flood control and sediment transport, scour, and channel stabilization. (prereq: CV 415, graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator William Gonwa
	CV 720 - Design of Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course will provide advanced coverage of design principles for biological unit processes used in wastewater treatment. Aerobic systems include the activated sludge process, sequencing batch reactors, oxidation ditches, and stabilization ponds; anaerobic systems include anaerobic digesters, anaerobic contact units, and upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactors. The course will also address options for the removal of nitrogen and phosphorus using biological methods. (prereq: CV 420 or CV 421, graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Identify the raw wastewater characteristics that are of importance to the design of biological treatment processes Quantify the effect of biochemical energy yield on reaction rates, cellular yield, reaction kinetics, oxygen demand, and reactor design Select biological treatment processes that can be used to treat a wastewater with specified pollutant characteristics and other factors Specify design criteria for biological unit treatment processes, including advanced treatment processes for nutrient removal, oxygen transfer, solids separation, and biosolids management Prepare mass balances to identify solids yield and biogas production rates Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Stephen Arant
	CV 722 - Design of Water Treatment Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course will present the fundamental physical, chemical, and biological principles governing water treatment for potable and ultrapure purposes. Design options then presented for each major water treatment process. (prereq: CV 320, CV 322, graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Francis Mahuta
	CV 724 - Industrial Wastewater Treatment 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Course topics include the following: (1) review of treatment standards and regulations as mandated by the Clean Water Act, Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and various industrial standards; (2) presentation of the unit treatment processes for industrial water and wastewater pretreatment, including pH adjustment, equalization, coagulation and flocculation, activated carbon absorption, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, greensand filters/iron removal, evaporation, disinfection and oxidation processes, settling tanks, and oil and hydrocarbon removal. (prereq: graduate standing in MSCV program or department consent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Identify environmental standards that apply to both direct and indirect industrial discharges Identify industrial waste stream characteristics from several major industrial categories and why these characteristics are important to the design of unit processes Develop an overall treatment strategy for an industrial waste stream Specify design criteria for physical, chemical, and biological unit operations and processes necessary to treat an industrial wastewater Estimate capital and operating costs for industrial waste treatment systems Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Stephen Arant
	CV 730 - Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The U.S. Congress passed the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, which states that pollution should be prevented or reduced at the source whenever feasible. This course is an introduction to both hazardous (RCRA Subtitle C) and solid (RCRA Subtitle D) waste management and strategies for source reduction of these wastes. Students are expected to complete a project that involves defining a baseline situation (process maps, generator status, applicable laws and regulations and current costs), researching alternatives, and proposing a strategy that effectively reduces wastes generated, reduces life-cycle environmental impacts and is cost effective. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator James Drought
	CV 740 - Air Permitting 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description The federal Clean Air Act of 1970 established national ambient-air quality standards (NAAQS) along with federal new source performance standards (NSPSs) and hazardous air pollutant emission standards (NESHAPs). In the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, federal permitting and enforcement of these standards was introduced in the Title V operating permit regulations. This course will introduce the student to the Title V permitting process. Specific topics addressed include reviewing Title V requirements, determining when a permit is required, describing the process for applying for permits, determining permit compliance, and understanding MACT, BACT, RACT, and LAER requirements. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: None appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics None appended Coordinator Michael Schuck
	CV 750 - Plant Safety/OSHA Issues 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Course topics include the following: (1) federal regulations governing worker occupational safety and health; (2) an overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; (3) a brief survey of human anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs, skin, ears and eyes within the context of potential industrial pathogens, chemical irritants or physical hazards; (4) identification and evaluation of industrial hazards including solvents, particulates, dermatoses, industrial noise, radiation, temperature extremes, ergonomically incompatible equipment and biological hazards; (5) techniques for the control of hazards, including ventilation, protective equipment, noise reduction strategies, principles of ergonomic design and product substitutions; and (6) case studies in designing and implementing an industrial hygiene program for various types of industries, including a description of the necessary record keeping, paperwork and documentation required. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Jay Karls
	CV 752 - Risk Assessment and Environmental Auditing 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description Course topics include the following: (1) a review of the environmental risk assessment process; (2) a review of environmental auditing procedures, including an introduction to ISO 14,000 and its impact on the environmental auditing process; (3) an overview of federal requirements relating to environmental assessments and impact statements; 4) a project involving the conducting of an actual audit of a facility; and 5) a project involving the review ad assessment of the risk assessment process used in developing an existing regulation. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Michael Schuck
	CV 756 - Environmental Project Management/ Life Cycle Cost Analysis 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents techniques for assessing the merit of various technical solutions to environmental problems based on life cycle costs and considerations of sustainability. Included in any life cycle cost analysis are estimates of both long-and short-term liability costs that represent a large proportion of the overall exposure a company or client faces when implementing a program to manage environmental wastes. This course also addresses product life cycle and sustainability from a corporate perspective, and covers techniques that businesses can use to evaluate the competency of environmental consultants. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Jay Karls
	CV 760 - Environmental Law 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents case law and regulations relating to all areas of environmental compliance needed by the practicing environmental engineer. Specific topics include common law liability issues; insurance; the rule-making process; the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); surface and groundwater regulations, including the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Oil Pollution Act; regulations relating to solid waste and recycling, and to hazardous wastes, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); laws relating to brownfields redevelopment; Sara Title III and community right-to-know laws; OSHA regulations; the Toxic Substances Control Act; Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations relating to shipments of wastes; the Clean Air Act (CAA); and laws relating to new source construction and major source operation permits. (prereq: graduate standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Donald Gallo
	CV 800 - Research and Writing 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course is designed to equip students with the research and writing skills necessary to successfully complete the CVE capstone design project. After selecting a capstone topic, the student will learn how to use the MSOE library’s online databases and print/electronic resources to locate relevant and credible literature, as well as other sources of information. In conjunction with an ongoing critical assessment of their proposed capstone topics, students will evaluate the source material to refine their topics, and to articulate questions and issues for further investigation. After an introduction to the purposes and methods of literature reviews in technical writing, students will be required to write a review of the literature read during the term. Weekly referencing exercises and writing discussions will help the student master the MSOE Style Guide. The course will culminate in a written capstone project proposal that is required prior to commencing CV 890 . (prereq: graduate standing, consent of program director) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Develop a research question the answers to which will form the basis of the student’s capstone design project Locate relevant and credible sources of information that can be used to answer the research question using the MSOE library’s online databases and print/electronic resources Reference the relevant sources of information - including books, journal articles, governmental documents, and online publications using the MSOE Graduate Student Style Guide Read 6-12 of the relevant and credible sources of information found Write a literature review on a topic related to the student’s research question Write the capstone design project proposal Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended. Coordinator Francis Mahuta
	CV 890 - Capstone Design Project I 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This is the first quarter of a capstone design course in which the student selects an environmental problem requiring resolution and proposes a comprehensive solution. The solution proposed must meet all technical standards and regulatory guidelines. Requirements of the first quarter of the course include the following: (1) complete the literature review begun in CV-800; (2) develop primary and alternative solution strategies with consideration given to the relative risks and short and long-term liabilities associated with each; and (3) prepare a work schedule detailing tasks to be performed during the detailed design and evaluation phase of the project in the second quarter of the course. The course will culminate with an oral presentation by the student providing an overview of the project before a faculty review committee. (prereq: CV 800 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended. Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Francis Mahuta
	CV 892 - Capstone Design Project II 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This is the second quarter of the capstone design course and is a follow-on to CV-890. Requirements of the second quarter of the course include the following: (1) performance of the detailed technical design for the project;(2) preparation of a final written report detailing the project. The report shall include as a minimum: (i) background on the project and a description of the environmental problem being solved; (ii) a literature review of previously encountered problems of a similar nature and of any relevant technologies; (iii) a description of the solution methodology chosen for the project, including a discussion of any alternative strategies that were considered during the design phase; (iv) a presentation of the final design including details of the economics of the proposed design, as well as technical specifications and completed regulatory paperwork); and (4) an oral presentation of the project before a faculty review committee. (prereq: CV 890 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: No course learning outcomes appended Prerequisites by Topic None Course Topics No course topics appended Coordinator Francis Mahuta
	CV 5210 - Matrix Structural Analysis 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the matrix stiffness method of structural analysis. Topics include analysis of trusses, beams, and frames; coordinate transformation; equivalent nodal loads; and computerized analysis with emphasis on structural modeling and verification of results. (prereq: AE 3211 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic Structural Analysis Course Topics TBD Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 5220 - AISC Steel Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents advanced topics in design of steel structures. Topics include plate girder design; column and frame design; bracing design; connection design; and advanced floor serviceability. (prereq: AE 3221 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design plate girders for flexure and shear Design steel frames for gravity and axial loads Design bracing systems for steel structures Design connections for steel structures Understand advanced floor serviceability Prerequisites by Topic Steel Design Course Topics Design of plate girders (2 classes) Design of columns including slender element effects (2 classes) Design of braced and moment frames, including design using the direct analysis method (2 classes) Analysis of steel framed floors for occupant-induced vibrations (1 class) Design of connections for steel structures, including partially-restrained connections (2 classes) Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 5232 - Prestressed Concrete Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the behavior and design of prestressed concrete members and structures. Topics include PCI and ACI design criteria; flexural member design; compression member design; beam-column member design; and connection design. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design prestressed concrete beams for deflection, flexure, development, shear, and torsion Design prestressed concrete columns subjected to axial and flexural loads Determine prestressed connection capacities Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Analysis Methods Loss of Prestress Flexure Design Shear and Torsion Design Compression Member Design Connection Design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 5234 - Foundation Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the design of foundation systems. Topics include design of shallow foundations for axial, flexural, and shear forces; design of anchorage in concrete; design of retaining walls for lateral and gravity forces; design of slabs on grade and pavement; design of piers and piles; and design of pile caps with the strut and tie method. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design a spread footing subjected to axial load and moment Design a base plate subjected to axial load and moment Explain the design of deep foundations for axial and lateral loads Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Live Load reduction Shallow foundation design Base plate design Anchorage to concrete Basement wall design Slab on ground design Deep foundation design Strut-and-tie method Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 5240 - Masonry Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course examines design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures. Topics include lintels; walls subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads; detailing, allowable stress design and strength design. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar with the material properties of masonry units and mortar Understand the behavior and design of masonry flexural members Understand the design of masonry walls for axial loads Understand the design of masonry walls for out-of-plane bending Understand the design of masonry walls for in-plane bending and shear Be familiar with detailing of masonry walls Understand design of anchorage in concrete and masonry Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Introduction to course Materials (CMU, mortar, grout, reinforcement) Introduction to ACI 530 Reinforced Masonry Beams Masonry with Axial Loads (columns, walls and pilasters, slender walls Wall with In-Plan Bending and Shear (unreinforced and reinforced walls, distribution of force to walls, openings) Detailing of Masonry (non-masonry lintels, moisture, veneers) Anchorage design in Masonry and Concrete Construction Issues Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 5250 - Wood Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the behavior and design of wood structures. Topics include sawn beam and column design; engineered wood beam and column design; design of plywood floors, diaphragms, and shear walls; and connection design. (prereq: AE 3201 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar with the material properties and manufacture of sawn and engineered wood products Understand the design of sawn and engineered wood members for flexure, shear, axial and combined axial and flexural loads Understand the selection of plywood for out-of-plane loading Understand the design or horizontal wood diaphragms and vertical wood shear walls Understand the design of bolted connections of wood members Understand the design of nailed connections of wood members Be familiar with other connections of wood members Prerequisites by Topic Principles of structural engineering Course Topics Introduction to Course Introduction to NDS Specification Material Properties and Manufacture of Sawn and Engineered Wood Products Sawn Beam Design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 5260 - Bridge Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents structural analysis and design of highway bridges. Topics include construction materials in bridges; loads on highway bridges; load path and distribution in bridge superstructure; design of single-span and multi-span highway bridges including rolled steel girder bridges with concrete deck, flat slab bridges, and box culverts; and bridge aesthetics. (prereq: AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the different types of bridges and when their use is appropriate Determine AASHTO loading requirements for bridges Design basic steel girder bridges Design basic reinforced concrete slab bridges Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics Short topics: Minneapolis I-35 collapse; Bridge types and economical spans; Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics; Hoan Bridge; Aesthetics in design; Arches; Suspension bridge types; Tacoma Narrows; Connecticut Turnpike at Mianus River Basic structural analysis with moving loads Loadings and load combinations Girder bridges: general concepts Two-span continuous composite rolled steel beam bridge design Girder bridges: additional topics for precast concrete girders and steel plate girders Multi-span reinforced concrete slab bridge design Multi-cell box culvert design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 5262 - Modern Structural Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces the selection of structural systems for performance, cost and constructability; and resistance to gravity and lateral loads. (prereq: AE 3201 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be able to determine the underlying factors in structural system selection with the Owner, Architect, and Engineers of other disciplines in mind Have an understanding of the structural system selection process for low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings Be introduced to spreadsheets, software and other resources available from various professional organizations Have studied materials and materials selection that may be considered “unique” Have made new contacts with experts in the building construction industry Have gained an appreciation for the differences in firms and how other firms approach building design and troubleshooting Prerequisites by Topic Understanding of design methodologies for different structural materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) Basic understanding of structural analysis software Course Topics Broad-based system selection comparing materials and construction processes Open-web joists, joist girders, metal deck Efficient framing and lateral resistance schemes for steel framed structures Comparison between concrete floor systems Considerations for masonry structures Design considerations for parking structures Other systems (wood, light gage steel) Considerations when using structural software Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6210 - Applied Finite Elements 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the application of the finite element method to building analysis. Topics include element stiffness matrices for beam, plate, shell and continuum elements; solution of equations; material models for steel and concrete; boundary conditions; and applied loading. (prereq: AE 5210 or CV 5210 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Analyze structures using one dimensional finite elements Analyze structures using approximations of two dimensional finite elements Analyze diverse structures using finite element software Prerequisites by Topic Matrix structural analysis Course Topics Stiffness matrices Material model Boundary conditions Applied loading Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6212 - Structural Dynamics 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces analysis of single degree of freedom systems; multi-degree of freedom Systems; free vibration analysis; forced system response; analysis of earthquake loading; and modal analysis. (prereq: AE 5210 or CV 5210 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Analyze single degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings Analyze multi-degree of freedom systems for a variety of dynamic loadings Calculate the response of simple structures to earthquake loading Prerequisites by Topic Matrix structural analysis Course Topics Single degree of freedom (SDOF) systems Equation of motion Free vibration Harmonic loads Impulsive loads Methods for numerical solution of equations of motion Finite difference methods for linear and nonlinear systems Earthquake response history and spectra Multi-degree of freedom (MDOF) systems Equation of motion Other preliminary topics Free vibration Modal damping Modal analysis for linear systems Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6214 - Lateral Loads on Structural Systems 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on determining earthquake and wind loads on structures. Topics include basis for code procedures; code characterization of loads; code assumptions of elastic versus inelastic behavior; and detailing for inelastic response. (prereq: AE 6212 or CV 6212 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Determine wind loads on the main wind force resisting system Determine wind loads on components and cladding Determine earthquake loads on a structure Prerequisites by Topic Structural dynamics Course Topics Earthquake loads Response of MDOF systems ASCE-7 Seismic analysis Performance-based design ASCE-7 Wind loads Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6216 - Structural Stability 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents structural stability analysis for members and multistory frames. Topics include torsional buckling of beams; plate buckling; modeling structural stability with the finite element method; and post-buckling behavior. (prereq: AE 6210 or CV 6210 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Determine column buckling behavior and torsional buckling capacity of beams Determine plate buckling capacities Model structural stability with the finite element method Prerequisites by Topic Finite element analysis Course Topics Structural stability Buckling behavior, torsional buckling Plate buckling Modeling Post-buckling behavior Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6222 - AISI Steel Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents cold-formed structural steel properties and design of cold-formed steel structural members using LRFD methodology published by AISI. Topics include flexural members; compression members; beam-columns; connections; and cold-formed steel shear diaphragms for residential construction. (prereq: AE 6216 or CV 6216 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Design cold-formed steel members for flexural and shear capacity Design cold-formed steel columns and beam-columns Design connections of cold-formed steel members Prerequisites by Topic Structural stability Course Topics AISI Design of beams, columns, connections Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6224 - Connection Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course focuses on the design of connections between structural members with emphasis on connecting hot-rolled steel members. Topics include overview of connection design; limit states; connection selection; shear connections; moment connections; partially restrained connections; bracing connections; and design of special connections for earthquake loading. (prereq: AE 5220 or CV 5220 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the basis for connection design as presented in the AISC Manual Determine limit states for different types of connections Determine connection efficiency for given loads Determine suitability of connections for different situations Understand analysis methods unique to connection design Design simple shear, moment and partially restrained connections Design light and heavy bracing connections Understand how seismic loading affects the design of the connection Prerequisites by Topic Determinate and indeterminate structural analysis Understanding of structural analysis software Understanding of basic design for steel tension, compression, flexural and combined flexural/axial members Understanding of design of simple connections (tension, shear, moment) Course Topics Fastener types Eccentric loading on fasteners Prying action Framing connections Moment connections Bracing connections Partially restrained connections Introduction to connection design for seismic loading Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6230 - Reinforced Concrete Structure Design 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course presents the design of reinforced concrete floor systems. Topics include design of pan joists systems; design of two way slabs and flat plate floors; ACI Direct Design and Equivalent Frame methods; connection design; and commercial structural design software. (prereq: Graduate Standing; AE 3231 or equivalent) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Be familiar will the ACI code provisions and engineering methods needed to design any of the common concrete floor systems: Pan joist, wide pan, flat slab and flat plate with conventional reinforcement Prerequisites by Topic Reinforced concrete design Course Topics ACI code provisions for pan joist floors Designing a pan joist floor for shear and moment Wide pan code considerations ACI code provisions for flat slab floors The Direct Design and Equivalent Frame method ACI code provisions for flat plate floors Introduction to posttensioned floor design Coordinator Richard A. DeVries
	CV 6370 - Facilities Planning 3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits Course Description This course introduces students to a facilities plan, which is a comprehensive evaluation of infrastructure requirements needed for a municpality’s or a region’s water supply, stormwater and sewerage, and wastewater treatment systems. This course will investigate the essential components of facilities plans for these various systems through the use of case studies of local and national interest. (prereq: Graduate Standing) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: TBD Prerequisites by Topic None Coordinator Frank Mahuta

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Course Descriptions

AE 610 - Applied Finite Elements

AE 612 - Structural Dynamics

AE 614 - Lateral Loads on Structural Systems

AE 616 - Structural Stability

AE 720 - Masonry Design

AE 730 - AISC Steel Design

AE 732 - Steel Design for Buildings (AISI)

AE 734 - Connection Design

AE 740 - Reinforced Concrete Member Design

AE 742 - Foundation Design

AE 744 - Prestressed Concrete Design

AE 746 - Reinforced Concrete Structure Design

AE 750 - Wood Design

AE 760 - Modern Structural Systems

AE 762 - Bridge Design

AE 799 - Structural Engineering Independent Study

AE 800 - Research and Presentation

AE 890 - Structural Engineering Design I

AE 892 - Structural Engineering Design II

AE 5210 - Matrix Structural Analysis

AE 5220 - AISC Steel Design

AE 5232 - Prestressed Concrete Design

AE 5234 - Foundation Design

AE 5240 - Masonry Design

AE 5250 - Wood Design

AE 5260 - Bridge Design

AE 5262 - Modern Structural Systems

AE 5402 - Building Mechanical System Design

AE 5404 - Building Electrical System Design

AE 5450 - Building Control System Design

AE 5460 - Commissioning

AE 5520 - Advanced Plumbing Systems Design

AE 5530 - Advanced Fire Protection Systems

AE 6210 - Applied Finite Elements

AE 6212 - Structural Dynamics

AE 6214 - Lateral Loads on Structural Systems

AE 6216 - Structural Stability

AE 6222 - AISI Steel Design

AE 6224 - Connection Design

AE 6230 - Reinforced Concrete Structure Design

AE 6410 - Data Driven Modeling

AE 6440 - Sustainable Built Environment

AE 6460 - Life Cycle Assessment of Building Systems

AE 6462 - Sustainable Energy in Buildings

AE 6510 - Moisture Problems in Building Envelopes

AE 6562 - Specialized Industrial Plumbing Systems

AE 6570 - Air Quality in Buildings

AE 6630 - Advanced Building Illumination Design

AE 6632 - Wireless Communication

AE 7999 - Independent Study

AE 8000 - Research and Presentation

AE 8910 - Capstone Project II

AE 8920 - Capstone Project III

CS 5881 - Artificial Intelligence

CV 500 - Environmental Chemistry

CV 502 - Environmental Microbiology

CV 510 - Storm Water Management Systems Design

CV 512 - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

CV 516 - Design of Water Distribution and Sewerage Systems

CV 518 - Watercourse Design

CV 522 - Unit Operations and Processes Laboratory

CV 540 - Air Permitting

CV 542 - Design of Air Pollution Control Systems

CV 550 - Physical Hydrogeology

CV 552 - Contaminant Hydrogeology and Groundwater Remediation

CV 554 - Ground Water and Soil Remediation Technologies

CV 611 - Environmental Chemistry

CV 614 - Environmental Microbiology

CV 710 - Environmental Statistics and Modeling

CV 711 - GIS Applications in Water Resources Engineering

CV 712 - Water Quality Analysis and Modeling

CV 715 - Open Channel Hydraulics

CV 720 - Design of Biological Wastewater Treatment Processes

CV 722 - Design of Water Treatment Systems

CV 724 - Industrial Wastewater Treatment

CV 730 - Pollution Prevention and Waste Minimization

CV 740 - Air Permitting

CV 750 - Plant Safety/OSHA Issues

CV 752 - Risk Assessment and Environmental Auditing