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CURRICULUM COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 267
CIV Civil Engineering
CIV-110 Statics/Strength of Materials 4 (2-6) S
Prerequisites: MAT-121 or MAT-171
Corequisites: None
This course includes vector analysis, equilibrium of force systems, friction, sectional
properties, stress/strain, and deformation. Topics include resultants and components
of forces, moments and couples, free-body diagrams, shear and moment diagrams,
trusses, frames, beams, columns, connections, and combined stresses. Upon
completion, students should be able to analyze simple structures. (2008 SP)
CIV-111 Soils and Foundations 3 (2-3) SS
Prerequisites: CIV-110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both
analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress
analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization,
settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform
basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil. (1997 SU)
CIV-125 Civil/Surveying CAD 3 (1-6) FS
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces civil/surveying computer-aided drafting (CAD) software.
Topics include drawing, editing, and dimensioning commands; plotting; and other
related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion, students should be able to produce
civil/surveying drawings using CAD software. (2007 SP)
CIV-210 Engineering Materials 2 (1-3) F
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the behavior and properties of Portland cement and asphaltic
concretes and laboratory and field testing. Topics include cementing agents and
aggregates; water and admixtures; proportioning, production, placing, consolidation,
and curing; and inspection methods. Upon completion, students should be able to
proportion concrete mixes to attain predetermined strengths and other properties and
perform standard control tests. (1997 SU)
CIV-211 Hydraulics and Hydrology 3 (2-3) F
Prerequisites: CIV-110 or MEC 250
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the basic engineering principles and characteristics of
hydraulics and hydrology. Topics include precipitation and runoff, fluid statics and
dynamics, flow measurement, and pipe and open channel flow. Upon completion,
students should be able to analyze and size drainage structures. (1997 SU)
CIV-212 Environmental Planning 3 (2-3) S
Prerequisites: CIV-211
Corequisites: None
This course covers water and wastewater technology, erosion and sedimentation
control, and other related topics. Topics include collection, treatment, and distribution
of water and wastewater and erosion and sedimentation control law. Upon