Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

CHE 515 Laboratory Design for ElementaryTeachers - Three semester hours. This course isbased on the use of the LESSON (LawrenceLivermore Laboratory Elementary Science Study ofNature) program. This program involves the use ofspecific inexpensive kit materials to allowexperimentation with scientific principles on theelementary school level.CHE 612 Theory of Nuclear and RadiochemicalTechniques - Three semester hours. Introduction tothe theory of nuclear and radiochemistry withpractical experience with selected exercises, whichillustrate fundamental properties of radio nuclides.Topics will include: atomic and nuclear structure,radioactive decay, interaction of radiation withmatter and methods for detection of radiation.CHE 613L Nuclear and RadiochemicalTechniques Laboratory - One semester hour.Laboratory to accompany CHE 612. Radiationsafety orientation, measurement of half-life, pulseheight analyzers, and liquid scintillation countingtechniques will be presentedCIVIL ENGINEERINGCE 501 Structural Steel Design– Three semesterhours. Same as CE 401*. Introduction to the designof steel structures to include behavior of membersand their connections. Theoretical and practicalbasis for proportioning members are addressed.Prerequisite: undergraduate course in structuralanalysisCE 502 Reinforced Concrete Design– Threesemester hours. Same as CE 402*. A study of thetheory and design of reinforced concrete members.Design considerations for concrete bridges andbuildings are included. Prerequisite: undergraduatecourse in structural analysisCE 504 Hydraulic Engineering and Design -Three semester hours. Same as CE 404*. A study ofthe similitude, and flow measurement; open channelflow, pipe flow and their applications; and design ofvarious elements of hydraulic structures.Prerequisites: undergraduate course in fluidmechanicsCE 506 Computer Analysis of Structures - Threesemester hours. Same as CE 406. Focus onflexibility and stiffness methods of analysis.Development of matrix methods for both trusses andrigid frames and use of the computer in structuralanalysis, including finite element method areincluded. Prerequisites: undergraduate course instructures; good knowledge of computerprogrammingCE 508 Foundation Design - Three semester hours.Same as CE 408*. The study of shallow and deepfoundation elements, determination of bearingcapacity of spread footings, mat and pilefoundations. This course also includes instruction ondrilled caissons and piers as well as lateral earthpressure and the design of retaining structures.Prerequisite: undergraduate course or experience insoil mechanicsCE 509 Public Health Engineering - Threesemester hours. Same as CE 409. A study of theengineering aspects involved in the control of theenvironment for the protection of health and thepromotion of the comfort of man. Discussion willinclude communicable disease control, air pollution,refuse disposal, industrial hygiene, and radiologicalhealth hazards. Prerequisite: undergraduate courseor experience in environment analysisCE 510 Transportation Engineering and Design -Three semester hours. Same as CE 410*. A study ofengineering and design basics for highwaytransportation; elements of highway transportationand their characteristics; drivers; vehicles, volume,density, speed, and travel time; design for safety,service, and economy; highway alignment, crosssection and geometric design elements.Prerequisite: undergraduate course or experience intransportation systemsCE 511 Urban Transportation Planning - Threesemester hours. Same as CE 411. A study offunctions and elements of urban transportationincluding modeling trip generation, trip attraction,modal split and network assignment; integratedmodels, and computer applications. Prerequisites:undergraduate course or experience in transportationsystemsCE 512 Pavement Systems - Three semester hours.Same as CE 412. A study of the design of highwayand airport pavement systems; subgrades, sub-basesand bases; flexible and rigid pavements; drainageand earthwork; pavement evaluation andmaintenance. Prerequisites: undergraduate courseor experience in transportation systems113