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3.00 Credits
Introduction and application of systems engineering and statistics toward solving construction and civil engineering problems. Included are the following topics: network and linear programming models, construction and evaluation of decision trees to clarify choice of actions under uncertainty, probability distributions, sample statistics, linear regression models, sampling plans for quality assurance. Personal computer usage emphasized for problem solving.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of the core construction methods and practices used on the jobsite today. Emphasizes the types of construction materials, technologies, and applications available to the contractor, their use and function on the project, and the importance and interrelationship of these factors to the success of the construction project delivery. (Saturday site visits required)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior standing. The study, evaluation, and analysis of site design parameters, system configurations, and policy and management issues of port and marine transportation with special emphasis on the Great Lakes and inland, coastal, and inter-coastal waterways.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: J C ENGR 3520. Application of environmental engineering principles to design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Critical review of process design issues associated with physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes. Definition of problems and objectives, evaluation of alternatives, and use of these concepts in process design. Design-oriented class/group project.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: J C ENGR 3420 (may be taken concurrently). Probability concepts. Analytical models of random phenomena. Functions of random variables. Estimating parameters from data. Empirical determination of distribution models. Regression and correlation analyses. Monte Carlo simulation. Detailed examples of the application of probabilistic methods to structural, transportation, hydrologic, and environmental system design.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: J C ENGR 3420. Study of fundamental bridge design philosophy and theory of analysis using AASHTO Specifications. Strong emphasis on practical design aspects of steel, and concrete bridges and associated analytical approaches. Introduction to commercially available design software providing real world solutions to various design challenges. Seismic design and analysis are also included.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: J C ENGR 3420. History of masonry construction; masonry materials and components; loadings for masonry structures; fundamentals of working stress design; fundamentals of strength design; design of gravity load resisting elements; design of lateral load resisting elements; details, connections and joints; design of low-rise buildings; design of high-rise buildings; design for water penetration resistance; quality control/inspection.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: J C ENGR 4620. An in-depth study and analysis of conventional and emerging public transportation state-of-the-art systems. Brief review of conventional transportation systems, study of bus-rapid systems, demand responsive bus systems, personal rapid transit, dual-mode, guide-way and automated freeway systems, and high-speed rail TACV systems. Review of current Department of Transportation Administration-Urban Mass Transportation Administration New Systems Research and Demonstration Programs. Students will be responsible for a major project endeavor at conclusion of course.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Senior Standing. The topics found in most engineer-in-training exams will be reviewed and illustrated using examples. A discussion of the importance of licensing exams and the strategies for taking these exams will be discussed. The main topics for review include: engineering mathematics, basic chemistry, engineering mechanics, engineering economics, thermodynamics, electrical circuits, and material science.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Students will research assigned topics of importance to graduates entering the Civil Engineering profession and prepare oral presentations and a written report. Student presentations will be augmented by lectures from practicing professionals. Topics include professional registration, early career development, graduate study, effective presentations, construction quality, and case histories of civil engineering projects.
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