Civil Engineering

This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts, terminology, and procedures associated with applied analytical skills needed to succeed in higher level courses. Topics include engineering notation, use of scientific calculator, basic algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Also taught as AUT 118, EET 100, MTT 107.  CORE

This course introduces the theory and practice of plane surveying and presents the basics associated with measuring angles and distances. Topics include historical perspective, care and use of instruments, taping, differential and profile leveling, transit, stadia, and transit-tape surveys. Upon completion, students will be able to apply the theory and practice of plane surveying to determine boundaries, areas, and volumes of land measurements.  CORE

This course is a continuation of CET 111 with emphasis on route surveying. Topics include design and layout of horizontal and vertical curves, super elevation, and site distances. Upon completion, students will be able to design and to lay out roadways.  CORE

This course presents an overview of street and highway design from concept to construction. Topics include highway planning, design, and construction as well as driver, vehicle, and acteristics, highway capacity, sight distances, design of cross section and grade line, and drainage. Upon completion, students will be able to determine the best and most economical highway design practices.  CORE

This course introduces fluid mechanics with primary emphasis on water and sewer. Topics include water at rest, open channel flow, drainage, area calculations, and sanitary and storm system design. Upon completion, students will be able to design a storm water system.  CORE

This course is an overview of the principles of mechanics-statics whereby the external and the internal forces acting on a body may be analyzed and their effects ascertained. Topics such as coplanar and non-coplanar systems, parallel and non-parallel, and concurrent and non-concurrent forces will be examined. Upon completion, the student will be able to analyze simple to moderately complex structures and to determine the effects of these forces on the members of various systems.  CORE

This course presents a look at the techniques used in the analysis and design of structural elements in systems with a view toward equipping the student to select structural members that are safe and economical. Topics include the study of stress strain curves, material properties and uses, and both bolted and welded connections. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to identify stresses in various structural members.  CORE