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  • CE 320: Environmental Engineering Technology I

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A survey of the principles of environmental engineering technology including environmental chemistry, materials, and energy balance, water quality management, water and wastewater treatment, ethics, and government regulations. Pre req: CHEM 102, MATH 190, and NSET 101. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Utilize the principles of chemistry to analyze potential pollution problems associated with water. 2) Utilize the principles of chemistry to solve pollution problems associated with water. 3) Discuss and apply the methods used to treat drinking water and wastewater. 4) APply the understanding of ethics to environmental problems and solutions. 5) Articulate government regulations relating to water pollution.
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  • CE 321: Environmental Engineering Techn II

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A survey on the principles of environment engineering technology including air pollution, solid and hazardous waster management, noise and light pollution, ethics and government regulations. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1)Determine the design parameters for a waste-water treatment plant. 2) Explain the principals involved with the production, distribution, and control of air pollutants. 3) Articulate the nature of noise pollution. 4) Determine the design parameters for the pickup, transportation and disposal of solid waste. 5)Explain the nature of hazardous waste and the principle involved with its treatment and storage.
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  • CE 401: Construction Management

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A study of the planning, administration, management, and cost of construction projects and an introduction to the methodology utilized in executing specified designs. Emphasis is placed on organization of construction firms, development of construction doceuments, theory of estimating and quantity take-off. contractual and mangement systems, scheduling, project administration and inspection of construction operations, and construction documents reading. Prereq: ECON 202 Course Objectives 1) Identify the segments of the construction industry and explain similarities and differences. 2) Build a network diagram and execute forward and backward pass calculations. 3) Identify the major issues with construction safety. 4) Explain the design process. 5)Define what constitutes plans and specifications. 6)Define what is meant by performance vs. design vs. closed specifications. 7)Describe the generalized steps for developing a detailed estimate. 8) Develop and evaluate an Earned Value Management graph. 9) Describe the value of life-long learning. 10) Analyze contemporary issues (labor law, workforce issues, etc) 11)Apply the concepts of time value of money, equivalence, and compound interest in solving engineering problems. 12) Apply the present worth, future worth, annual cost, benefit/cost ratio, and rate of return analyses in the solution of engineering economic analysis. 13) Explain and calculate depreciation.
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  • CE 407: Civil Engineering Capstone

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Course Objectives 1) Employ a formal approach to engineering development that includes a proposal, detailed specifications, a documented design process, product construction and validation, and final documentation. 2) Collaborate with other students in defining and solving engineering problems. 3) Prepare and deliver accurate and informative techincal reports in both oral and written form. 4) Maintain an accurate and complete laboratory notebook according to accepted industry practices. 5) Apply the time value of money and to compare engineering project alternatives using accepted, quantitative economic analysis methods. 6) Apply the ethical principles governing professional engineering practice. 7) Utilize sustainable materials and methods of design and to address the enviromental impacts of their design. 8) Use techinical standards, codes, regulations, and laws in engineering design.
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  • CE 409: Foundations Design

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Students apply knowledge of geotechnical engineering theory to the design of foundations and retaining walls. Use knowledge of shear strength, bearing capacity, and lateral earth pressures in their designs. Course content will include an introduction to shallow and deep foundation systems, lateral earth pressure and earth retention systems. Design applications in each arena will be included. Prereqs: CE 309 and CE 310. Course Objectives 1) Determine the safe and economic dimensions of shallow foundations subjected to concetric, eccentric and inclined tools. 2) Calculate the elastic settlement of shallow foundations. 3) Predict the lateral load acting on walls due to soil and applied loads on the backfill. 4) Perform at-rest, active, and passive load analysis. 5) Estimate the effect on inclined backfills. 6) Design deep foundations systems. 7) Present their calculations in a well-organized and professional manner.
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  • CE 410: Transportation Engineering

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A course in highway and bridge route location and safety design. The route location elements of the course include topics from: travel demand and factors affecting preliminary route location, types of highway, use of topo maps for the selection of tangents, circular curve design and layout, vertical curves, and spirals. The safety topics include: reaction times, stopping distances, passing distances, superelevation and widening. Brief coverage of the use of influence lines for the structural analysis of beam and truss bridges will also be covered. Highway design computer applications will be used on selected assignments. Prerequisites: CE 205. CE 209, ME 102, and MATH 330. Course Description 1) List the technologies involved in Highway design and how they should be applied. 2) Identify highway networks. 3) Process speed and accident data. 4) Calculate the capcity of existing highway networks given traffic data. 5) Use topographic maps and software to select preliminary Route locations. 6) Develp staking plans for circular curves, compound and reverse curves,and spirals. 7) Develop plans for vertical curves. 8)Calculate safe site distances for breaking and passing. 9) Select safe vehicle design speeds. 10) Use 3D topgraphic software program for the layout and location of routes. 11) Use computer spreadsheets to quickly develop route staking plans.
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  • CE 411: Fluid Mechanics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The study of the physical behavior of incompressible and compressible fluids and fluid systems. Hydrostatic and hydrodynamic systems are considered. Fluid transmission and control applications include the design of weirs orifices, and valves. The determination of pressure losses in open and closed systems is covered. Other topics include the storage of energy by pressurized fluids in closed systems. Prerequisites: ME 102, MATH 210, PHYS 201. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Discuss and apply the basic theories that are used in analysis and design of fluid systems. 2) Develop a working knowledge of how to mathematically model a fluid flow problem. 3) Calculate the forces produced by fluids at rest. 4) Solve problems involving fluid dynamics and transmission of power. 5) Evaluate fluid friction and head loss in pipe systems containing pumps or turbines.
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  • CE 412: Fluid Mechanics Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Introduces students to the special tools used by fluid power industries and the manual skills required in implementing fluid mechanics applications. Special techniques in flow measurement and implementation. . Prerequisite: CE 411. Course Objectives (1) Demonstrate fluid principles through practical applied experiments that allows the student to visualize the problem. (2)Apply proper procedures for developing an experiment (3) Analyzes experimental data and draws conclusions. (4) Produce records of the tests conducted in a laboratory notebook. (5) Write formal technical reports.
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  • CE 418: Hydraulics

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A study of flow in pipes, open channels and hydraulic structures. Brief coverage of runoff models, groundwater and wells. Prerequisite: CE 411. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Evaluate flow conditions in gravity and pressured pipe network systems (2) Determine pump characteristics in pipe systems (3) Use rainfall statistics to calculate hydrographs to be used in routing water through streams and reservoirs (4) Predict the nature of flow in open channels (5) Calculate the flow in streams using hydraulic structures (6) Analyze and design drainage and piping systems with government and commericial software
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  • CENG 150: Introduction to Community Engagemen

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the theories of communities and community engagement. Students will learn to assess community needs through human centered design thinking and explore approaches to social change, strategic planning, and conflict management. Students will learn about oppression, privilege and power and how they affect our communities. Students and faculty will participate in outdoor education, group problem-solving, and community building activities. Course Objectives (1) Compare what a community is and isn't and discuss what constitutes a healthy community. (2) Analyze community needs and propose innovation solutions to meet a community's needs. (3) Identify what oppression, privilege and power are and how they affect our communities. (4) Explain what engagement means and evaluate how to successfully engage with communities for the greater good (5) Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with other leaders and build community engagement strategies
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