Courses—A through G and course numbers and symbols key

Chn 3920. Topics in Chinese Culture. (1-4 cr [max 12cr])Topics specified in Class Schedule.Chn 4011. Chinese Traditional Literature inTranslation I. (4 cr)Representative works of Chinese literature intranslation from ancient times until the end of theT’ang dynasty.Chn 4012W. Chinese Traditional Literature inTranslation II. (4 cr)Representative works of Chinese literature intranslation from end of T’ang dynasty until end of19th Century.Chn 4023. 20th-Century Chinese Literature inTranslation. (4 cr. Prereq–Background in modernChinese history desirable; knowledge of Chineselanguage not required)Main trends in Chinese literature from May 4th,1919 to 1979, including Taiwanese literature.Chn 4024. Contemporary Chinese Literature inTranslation. (4 cr. Prereq–Background in modernChinese history desirable; knowledge of Chineselanguage not required)Main trends in Chinese literature from 1979 to thepresent.Chn 4121. History of the Chinese Language. (4 cr.Prereq–3111)Sources and methods in the study of the historicaldevelopment of the Chinese language.Chn 4125. Structure of Modern Chinese. (4 cr.Prereq–3022 or equiv or #)Analysis of the grammatical structures of modernstandard Chinese.Chn 4234. Chinese Poetry in Translation. (4 cr.Prereq–No knowledge of Chinese required.)Major themes, genres, and technical conventions ofChinese poetry from the classical age of poetry to themodern period.Chn 4235. Chinese Fiction in Translation. (4 cr.Prereq–No knowledge of Chinese is required.)An introduction to narrative and fictional traditionsin pre-modern China.Chn 4241. Filmic Construction of Modernity inChina. (4 cr)A survey of important films made after the CulturalRevolution with a special emphasis on the criticallyacclaimed “Fifth Generation” filmmakers.Chn 4292. Directed Reading. (1-5 cr. Prereq–#, ∆, ❏)Guided individual reading or study.Chn 5011. Research Methods. (4 cr. Prereq–3032 or3112)Introduction to the sources and approaches ofresearch in language and literature.Chn 5015. Chinese Philosophical/Historical Texts.(4 cr. Prereq–3112)Readings from major texts in Chinese philosophicaland historical traditions.Chn 5018. Chinese Religious Texts. (4 cr. Prereq–3112)Traditional Chinese religious systems throughselected texts.Chn 5040. Readings in Chinese Text. (2-4 cr [max 12cr]; A-F only. Prereq–3032 or equiv or #)Students read authentic materials of various types toincrease reading/speaking ability. Topics specified inClass Schedule.Chn 5120. Topics in Chinese Linguistics. (4 cr [max 8cr]. Prereq–4121 or 4125)Studies of the structure and change in the Chineselanguage.Chn 5230. Topics in 20th-Century ChineseLiterature. (4 cr [max 8 cr]. Prereq–3032)Studies of representative literary works from May 4,1919 to the present.Chn 5240. Topics in Chinese Poetry. (4 cr [max 8 cr].Prereq–3112)Selected major Chinese poets and poetic forms.Chn 5242W. Chinese Classical Drama and Theatre.(4 cr)A multimedia course on traditional Chinese theatre.Chn 5250. Topics in Chinese Fiction. (4 cr [max 8 cr].Prereq–3032 or 3112)Studies of traditional and modern Chinese fiction.Chn 5260. Topics in Pre-modern Chinese Prose. (4 cr[max 8 cr]. Prereq–3112)Studies of representative Chinese prose writings ofthe pre-modern period.Chn 5393. Directed Study. (1-5 cr [max 18 cr].Prereq–#, ∆, ❏)Guided individual reading or study.Civil Engineering (CE)Department of Civil EngineeringInstitute of TechnologyCE 0005. Refresher Course for Civil Engineers. (0 cr;S-N only. Prereq–BCE or equivalent degree orcompletion of Parts I and II of the State BouadExamination)CE 1101. Civil Engineering Orientation. (1 cr; S-N only)Introduction to the Civil Engineering Departmentand civil engineering practice. Presented by facultymembers and professional engineers.CE 3101. Computer Applications in CivilEngineering I. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–Math 1272, [CE orGeoE or MatS] student)Introduction to computer tools/methods for solvingcivil engineering problems. Spreadsheets, Autocad,Mathcad, Visual Basic. Numerical integration, curvefitting, linear/nonlinear equations, differentialequations.CE 3111. CADD for Civil Engineers. (2 cr; A-F only.Prereq–3201)Introduction to AutoCAD and land developmentdesktop software. Students complete all tasks todesign two-lane roadway using civil engineeringdesign software, including topography, plan/profile,contours, cross sections, and quantity calculations.CE 3201. Transportation Engineering. (3 cr.Prereq–Phys 1301)Apply laws of motion to describe vehicle performanceand determine constraints for highway designs.Traffic flow principles and their relation to capacityand level of service. Introduction to geometric design,pavement design, and transportation planning.CE 3202. Surveying and Mapping. (2 cr; A-F only.Prereq–IT or #; Math 1271, 1272)Theory of precision measurements of distance,elevation, angle, and direction of points and linesabove, on, or beneath the earth’s surface; establishingsuch points or lines. Elements of coordinate systems,datum planes, and maps.CE 3301. Soil Mechanics I. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–IT,AEM 3031)Index properties and soil classification. Effectivestress. Permeability and seepage. Elasticity theory.One-dimensional compression and consolidation;settlements. Compaction; cut and fill problems.CE 3311. Rock Mechanics I. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–IT,AEM 3031)Classifications and index properties. Behavior ofintact rock and rock masses. Failure criteria.Stereographic projections; kinematic analysis ofslopes. Reinforcement. Foundations.CE 3401. Linear Structural Analysis. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–Grade of at least C- in AEM 3031, IT)Analysis of determinate/indeterminate trusses andframes and of deformation by virtual work.Application of energy, slope-deflection, and momentdistribution methods to indeterminate structures.Influence lines. Design.CE 3402. Construction Materials. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–grade of at least C- in AEM 3031, IT)Basic concepts of behavior mechanisms forconstruction materials such as concrete, metals,asphalt, plastics, and wood. Standard specificationsfor material properties. Techniques for testing.Course DescriptionsCE 3406. Construction Materials for Managers.(3-4 cr; A-F only. Prereq–[AEM 2011 or WPS 4301],construction management major)Basic concepts of physical properties and behaviormechanisms for construction materials such asconcrete, steel, aluminum, and wood. Standardspecifications for material properties. Laboratorytechniques for evaluation of each material.CE 3501. Environmental Engineering. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–Chem 1022, Phys 1302)Introduction to environmental engineering.Quantitative approach to environmental problems.Scientific background for understanding roles ofengineers and scientists.CE 3502. Fluid Mechanics. (4 cr; A-F only. Prereq–[AEM2012 or AEM 3031], Math 2373, [IT or ForP major])Fluid statics/dynamics. Kinematics of fluid flow,equations of motion, pressure-velocity relationships,viscous effects, boundary layers. Momentum/energyequations. Lift/drag. Flow in pipes and pipe systems.Hydraulic machinery. Fluid measurements.CE 4101W. Project Management. (3 cr. Prereq–Upperdiv IT)Survey of broad areas in engineering projectmanagement and economics. Project planning,scheduling, and controlling; budgeting, staffing, taskand cost control; communicating with, motivating,leading, and managing conflict among teammembers; engineering economics.CE 4102W. Capstone Design. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–3201, 3202, 3301, 3401, 3402, 3501, 3502)Teams formulate/solve civil engineering problems.From conceptual stage through preliminary planning,public hearings, design, environmental impactstatements, final plans/specifications, and award ofcontracts.CE 4111. Engineering Systems Analysis. (3 cr.Prereq–Upper div IT)“Systems” approach to problems. Operationsresearch—decision engineering, network analysis,simulation, linear programming, and expertsystems—is used to represent systems and assesstrade-offs.CE 4121. Computer Applications in CivilEngineering II. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–CE or upper divGeoE, 3101, Math 2243, Math 2263)Advanced application of computer tools and methodsin solving partial differential equations from civilengineering problems. The major tools areSpreadsheet and Visual Basic programming.Methods include finite differences, boundaryelement, finite element, and control volume finiteelement.CE 4170. Independent Study I. (1-4 cr [max 4 cr].Prereq–#)Special studies in planning, designing, or analyzingcivil engineering systems. Lab problems, literaturestudies, or reports supervised by staff.CE 4180. Independent Study II. (1-4 cr [max 4 cr].Prereq–#)Special studies in the planning, design, or analysis ofcivil engineering systems. Individual lab researchproblems, literature studies, reports. Supervised bystaff.CE 4190. Engineering Co-op Assignment. (2-6 cr;S-N only. Prereq–Upper div CE, approval of departmentco-op director)Formal written report of work during six-monthprofessional assignment.CE 4201. Highway Design. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–CE orupper div GeoE or grad, 3202, 3201 or #)Vertical and horizontal alignment, earthworkcomputations, highway capacity, forecast of trafficvolume demand, impact of vehicle type on geometricdesign, intersection design.CE 4231. Pavement Engineering. (3 cr. Prereq–Upperdiv IT, CE 3201, CE 3301, CE 3402 or #)Concepts and principles in rigid and flexiblepavement design. Traffic loads, soil considerations,and material characteristics for highway and airfieldpavement design.Course Descriptions329