Civil Engineering Courses
Courses
Graphics Fundamentals in Engineering Design Fundamentals of multi-view projections, auxiliaries, sections, pictorial drawings, dimensioning; introduction to CAD, decision process, and geographical information systems.
Department: Civil Engineering
2 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
Principles used in the analysis, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering infrastructure systems. Concepts of sustainability and environmental impact, civil engineering as a profession and expectations of ethical behavior.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Corequisite(s): MATH 1411
Principles and methods of surveying, hands on experience in the use of modern surveying instruments, fundamentals of global positioning system (GPS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), use GPS/GIS software for surveying applications. Prerequisites: MATH 1508 with a grade of C or better.
Statics: [TCCN ENGR 2301] Newtonian mechanics of force systems, equilibrium of particles and rigid body, forces in space, distributed forces, centroids and friction.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 1411 w/C or better ) OR (MATH 1312 w/C or better ) OR (MATH 2313 w/C or better ) OR (MATH 2326 w/C or better ) AND (PHYS 2120 w/C or better AND PHYS 2320 w/C or better ) OR (PHYS 2420 w/C or better AND CE 1301 w/C or better)
Economics for Engineers and Scientists: [TCCN ENGR 2308] Application of economics to engineering and industrial problems which require knowledge of engineering for their solution.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Mechanics of Materials: [TCCN ENGR 2332] Stress and strain theories, axial loading, torsion, study of combined stresses, beam and column design, and basic structural analysis.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 2315 w/C or better)
The objective of the course is to introduce students to the principles of physical geology and their applications in the civil engineering profession. At the end of the course, students will have a foundation in geology such that they will be able to communicate with geologists and geophysicists or read geological reports that are pertinent to engineering projects. Emphasis in laboratories will be placed on practical engineering problems that require the use of geology and geophysics.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Mechanics II (Dynamics): [TCCN ENGR 2302] Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, work and energy, impulse and momentum.
A study of framed structures, trusses, girders, and beams including applications of static and moving loads on bridges.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 2334 w/C or better)
Fundamental concepts of discrete and continuous random variables, distribution functions, moments, moment generating functions, statistical dependence, stochastic modeling and random events, graphical and numerical methods, descriptive and inferential statistics, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and regression analysis. The creation and proper utilization of statistical decision models for engineering analysis and design are stressed. Emphasis is on measurement, formulation analysis and design of physical problems. Prerequisites: MATH 2313 with a grade of C or better.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 2313 w/C or better)
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics An introduction to the basic concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to include properties, property relationships, states, and fields. Presentation of the basic equations of thermal-fluid science, continuity, first and second laws of thermodynamics and momentum.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 2315 w/C or better)
Electro Mechanical Systems: [TCCN ENGR 2305] Circuit equations and network theorems. Introduction to digital logic circuits. Motors and generators. Principles of sensing, actuation, and control.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 1312 w/C or better)
Introduction to the engineering aspects of environmental systems to include such topics as water quality management, air pollution and control, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental impact assessment, and governmental regulation.
Laboratory analysis of water and wastes. Prerequisites: CE 3342, may be taken concurrently.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
1 Lab Hour
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 3342 w/D or better)
Engineering Measurements (2-3) Theory and practice of surveying measurements with emphasis on precision, errors, significant figures, the use of the level, transit, and engineer's tape. Restricted to major: CE. Prerequisites: CE 1205 or IE 1205 with a grade of C or better and junior standing in Civil Engineering or department approval.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 1205 w/C or better ) OR (IE 1205 w/C or better)
An understanding of construction management issues such as: procurement of work, bidding versus quality-based selection processes, how the design professionals and the construction professionals interact to construct a project.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Civil Engineering Materials (2-3) Properties of civil engineering materials, measurements and test methods, relationship of properties to performance; their structure and behavior: relationship between structure and behavior. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Civil Engineering.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 2334 w/C or better)
Study of basic processes involved in conventional water and wastewater treatment plants. Coverage include theory and preliminary design consideration. Prerequisites: CE 2375 with a grade of C or better.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
5 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
2 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 2375 w/C or better)
Reinforced concrete theory; design of beams, columns, slabs, footings, and retaining walls using current design specifications. Prerequisite: CE 3343 with a grade of "C" or better.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 2343 w/D or better)
Concepts of the design of steel structures using the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) philosophy; design members in tension, members in compression, beams, beam-columns, and connections; and design of trusses and frames. Prerequisites: CE 2343 with a grade of C or better.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 2343 w/C or better)
Water and Waste Laboratory (0-3) Laboratory analysis of water and wastes. Restricted to major: CE. Prerequisites: CE 4341 or CE 4342, and junior standing in Civil Engineering or department approval. CE 4341 or CE 4342 may be taken concurrently with 4153.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
3 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 4341 w/D or better ) OR (CE 4342 w/D or better)
Problem solving involving the use of materials and methods on construction projects.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
3 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Engineering Problems (0-0-1) Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. May be repeated for credit. Restricted to major: CE. Prerequisite: Senior standing and department approval.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour
Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1) Work experience in business, industrial, governmental professional, service, or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his of her third work period and submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use three hours of Co-op work experience in his or her degree plan in place of a technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisites: Selection by the Co-op Coordinator, program head, and employer and junior standing in Civil Engineering.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour
Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1) Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service, or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use three hours of Co-op work experience in his or her degree plan in place of a technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisite: Selection by the Co-op Coordinator, program head, and employer and junior standing in Civil Engineering.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour
Co-op Work Experience (0-0-1) Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service, or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op Coordinator at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use three hours of Co-op Work experience in his or her degree plan in place of a technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisites: Selection by the Co-op Coordinator, program head, and employer, and junior standing in Civil Engineering.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
1 Total Contact Hour
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
1 Other Hour
Senior Design I (0-3) Conceptual and preliminary design project. Prerequisites: Department approval and minimum of 100 hours of Civil Engineering Curriculum completed.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
3 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Junior Professional Orientation (1-0) Introduction to the Engineering profession with emphasis on job placement, professional ethics and engineering field examination. Required of all students prior to graduation. Restricted to major: CE.
Department: Civil Engineering
1 Credit Hour
6 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Engineering Problems (0-0-2) Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. May be repeated for credit. Restricted to major: CE. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
Department: Civil Engineering
2 Credit Hours
2 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
2 Other Hours
Senior Design II (1-3) Final design project.
Department: Civil Engineering
2 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
Classification Restrictions:
Restricted to class of SR
This course is concerned with Geostructural Design as it applies to foundations for buildings and other structures, such as retaining walls. It also includes the design of natural slopes, the dewatering of soils, and mechanical and chemical stabilization of soils, and pavement design. Prerequisites: CE 3348
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 3348 w/D or better)
Students in this course will be provided with an understanding of electrical and mechanical contracting work practices, including estimating and bidding, labor requirements, equipment requirements, material specifications, and potential problems occurring in this field of contracting.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
An introduction to the use of materials and methods on construction projects, including wood, steel, and concrete construction and earthwork. The course requires a final project report and presentation involving planning construction methods for a project and a national exam on general construction knowledge.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Structural Design II (3-0) Design of steel structures including the application of plastic design methods using current design specifications. Restricted to major: CE. Prerequisites: CE 3343 and junior standing in Civil Engineering or department approval.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 3343 w/D or better)
Engineering Problems-Seminar (0-0-3) Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. Can be repeated for credit. Restricted to major: CE. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering (3-0) Presentation of contemporary issues and advanced topics in all areas of Civil Engineering. Prerequisite: Department Approval.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Presentation of contemporary issues and advances in all areas of civil engineering.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Presentation of contemporary issues and advances in all areas of civil engineering.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Final Construction engineering and management project involving predesign, cost estimating, material selection and procurement, equipment selection and methods, onsite material staging and delivery, sequencing, scheduling, safety, close out procedures through commissioning. Students will analyze an actual project and prepare a summary report detailing all aspects of their analysis. Students will present the results of their project at the conclusion of the effort.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
4 Total Contact Hours
3 Lab Hours
1 Lecture Hour
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 3334 w/D or better AND CE 3336 w/D or better AND CE 3348 w/D or better AND CE 4158 w/D or better AND CE 4358 w/D or better AND CE 4382 w/D or better AND CE 4387 w/D or better AND CE 4389 w/D or better)
Students in this course will be provided with an understanding of proposal writing, construction cost estimating, bidding procedures, and bid scheduling.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
This internship course requires students to work at a construction company or at a government agency that is involved in construction management and engineering and that is approved by UTEP.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
0 Lecture Hours
3 Other Hours
This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of construction contracts, contract participants' role and responsibilities, licensing and regulatory requirements, lien laws and contractor rights, national and local labor laws, and procedures to avoid disputes. It also teaches students how to work with each of the important terms of a contract.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Students will gain an understanding of project plans, task identification, bar chart schedules, critical path schedules, and resource management. Prerequisites: CE 4382
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours
Prerequisite(s): (CE 4382 w/D or better)
Students in this course will be provided with an understanding of safe work practices, mandatory training, record keeping and maintenance, compliance with OSHA worker safety and environmental safety laws, inspection procedures, and penalties for lack of conformance to safety laws. Students will also learn procedures for recognizing hazards, performing CPR, attending site safety meetings, and conducting accident investigations.
Department: Civil Engineering
3 Credit Hours
3 Total Contact Hours
0 Lab Hours
3 Lecture Hours
0 Other Hours