SCIENCE CORE
Take the following courses:
An introduction to the principles of chemistry, this course begins a two semester
sequence that integrates information from all aspects of chemistry while focusing
on the core principles of the relationships between energy, the structure of atoms
and molecules, and atomic and molecular properties and reactivity. Topics include
energy, reactions, atomic structure, elemental properties, bonding, and molecular
properties. 3 CreditsNCorequisite CH143 This semester will focus on learning good laboratory practices, primarily through
the quantitative analysis of compounds. The quantitative analysis of materials and
an understanding of reproducibility and bias are relevant to many fields, including
medical analysis or the analysis of contaminants in the environment. This course will
also teach you how to keep an excellent laboratory notebook, identify safety hazards
in the lab, and complete data analysis and graphing in Excel. All of these tools will
serve you well in a variety of careers. 1 CreditsN, QSCH142 is a corequisite of this course. A lab fee is associated with this course. This course will introduce fundamental geologic process through a geochemical lens.
Basic geochemical reactions involving water-rock interactions at both high and low
temperatures will be considered. The class will focus on the environmental problems
in atmosphere and continents. 3 CreditsN A calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of mechanics (including periodic
motion and dynamics), heat and thermodynamics, and special relativity. 3 CreditsN, QM, WK-FRCorequisite: PC-202L. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MA-130 or MA-230. This lab is a calculus-based introductory laboratory experience that is designed to
accompany PC-202. Individual experiments will correlate with the course, including
kinematics, Newton's Laws, energy, and momentum. 1 CreditNCorequisite: PC-202. Prerequisite or corequisite: MA-130 or MA-230. The field of Materials Science drives technological innovations underlying all engineering
fields. This course provides a scientific foundation to promote a rigorous understanding
of materials from an atomistic to macroscopic viewpoint. Material systems (polymers,
metals, ceramics, and electronic) are developed sequentially to provide a framework
to explain the fundamental, physical origins of observable and important macro scale
properties. 3 CreditsPrerequisite: MA-130 A problem-solving approach to applied mechanics involving equilibrium of co-planar
and non-planar force systems, analysis of frames and trusses, friction, centroids
and moments of inertia. 3 CreditsNPrerequisite: PC202 or PC204. A problem-solving approach to applied mechanics involving the kinematics and kinetics
of particles and rigid bodies. Techniques involving Newton's laws, work-energy and
impulse momentum are presented and used extensively. 3 CreditsNPrerequisite: PC320.CH-142 Integrated Chemistry Principles I
CH-143 Integrated Chem Principles I Lab
GL-126 Environmental Geochemistry
PC-202 Intro Physics I
PC-202L Intro Physics Lab I
PC-260 Intro to Materials Science & Engineering
PC-320 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
PC-321 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics
MATH CORE
Take the following courses:
An introduction to calculus including differentiation and integration of elementary
functions of a single variable, limits, tangents, rates of change, maxima and minima,
area, volume, and other applications. Integrates the use of computer algebra systems,
and graphical, algebraic and numerical thinking. 4 CreditsN, QM Expands the treatment of two-space using polar and parametric equations. Emphasizes
multivariable calculus, including vectors in three dimensions, curves and surfaces
in space, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration,
and applications. 4 CreditsN, QMPrerequisite: MA130 A continuation of the calculus sequence. Topics include methods of integration by
Simpson's Rule, applications, Taylor and Fourier series; introduction to ordinary
differential equations; integration in polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates;
differential and integral vector calculus. 4 CreditsN, QMPrerequisites: MA230. Theory and application of ordinary differential equations. Emphasis on modern qualitative
techniques, with numerical and analytical approaches used when appropriate. Contains
a brief introduction to partial differential equations. 4 CreditsN, QMPrerequisites: MA130 and MA230 and MA235 or MA233. An introductory study of computer science software development concepts. Python is
used to introduce a disciplined approach to problem solving methods, algorithm development,
software design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation in the object oriented
paradigm. This is the first course in the study of computer science. 3 CreditsN,CTGES,CTGISRecommended programming experience or IT110 or IT100, IT111 or IM110 or MA103 but
not necessary. MA-130 Calculus I
MA-230 Calculus II
MA-235 Calculus III
MA-335 Differential Equations
CS-110 Computer Science I
Take one of the following Statistics courses:
This course is a survey of the various visual, statistical, and modeling approaches
commonly used in the analysis of environmental data. The course covers: (1) visual
literacy from exploratory data inquisition to poster creation; (2) elementary group
comparison such as t-test and ANOVA and their non-parametric analogs;(3) basic systems
modeling; and (4) regression modeling techniques based on the generalized linear model
framework. 3 CreditsN, QS, CTGES, CTGISPrerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission of the instructor. Introduction to traditional statistical concepts including descriptive statistics,
binomial and normal probability models, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses,
linear correlation and regression, two-way contingency tables, and one-way analysis
of variance. 4 CreditsN, QS, WK-SPPrerequisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109 An introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of probability theory and to selected
topics in statistics, such as sampling theory, confidence intervals, and linear regression. 4 CreditsN, QS, CTGESPrerequisite: MA130 This course deals centrally with quantitative and statistical methodology in the biological
sciences. It includes experimental design and the conventions of generating, analyzing,
interpreting and presenting biological data. Counts as a math course for graduate
and professional school requirements. 4 CreditsN, QS, CTGESPrerequisites: BI106 or ESS100 This course introduces the student to the emerging field of data science through the
presentation of basic math and statistics principles, an introduction to the computer
tools and software commonly used to perform the data analytics, and a general overview
of the machine learning techniques commonly applied to datasets for knowledge discovery.
The students will identify a dataset for a final project that will require them to
perform preparation, cleaning, simple visualization and analysis of the data with
such tools as Excel and R. Understanding the varied nature of data, their acquisition
and preliminary analysis provides the requisite skills to succeed in further study
and application of the data science field. Prerequisite: comfort with pre-calculus
topics and use of computers. 3 CreditsN ESS-230 Environmetrics
MA-205 Elementary Statistics
MA-220 Introduction to Probability & Statistics
BI-305 Biostatistics
DS-110 Intro to Data Science
ENGINEERING CORE
Take the following courses:
This seminar-style class provides information about the civil and environmental engineering
curriculum and career pathways. This course introduces students to a variety of topics
through guest speakers, class discussions, and networking opportunities. 1 Credit Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering is aimed at broadening students' understanding
of issues in environmental engineering. This course integrates engineering principles
and fundamentals from the natural sciences with policy analyses to solve real-world
problems that impact major environmental compartments such as air, water, energy,
and waste resources. 3 CreditsPrerequisites: MA-130, CH-142, and CH-143. Entry level treatment of a variety of academic/practical experiences in physics such
as Musical Acoustics and Physics Phun Night Practicum. Note: Students may take each
ST: course for credit. 1-4 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the distribution
and behavior of water in both natural and human altered systems. This course is designed
to provide the student with an introductory understanding of the physical, chemical,
and biological characteristics of water in natural and human altered systems. 3 CreditsPrerequisite: MA-130 Understanding the basics of fluid movement isnecessary; however, an open mind and
anappreciation of an inexact science are alsoessential. This is an introductory course
in thebasic principles of fluid properties and fluidflow. The course will cover fluid
system/controlvolume relationship analysis for continuum,energy, and momentum. 4 CreditsNPrerequisite: MA-130 The objective of this course is to provide an overview of surface and groundwater
quality and the impacts of human and natural influences on both human and environmental
health. Topics include analytical methods for water quality assessment, physical,
chemical, and biological factors of water quality, and an introduction to water/wastewater
treatment processes. 4 CreditsPrerequisites: CEE-200; CH-142/CH-143; and either CH-144/CH-145 or GL-126. Develops the terminology and descriptions common to soil compressibility, fluid flow,
response to mechanical compaction, and strength as well as methods of determining
geostatic stresses and stress changes due to boundary loadings. Prerequisites: PC-260, PC-320, and PC-321. Corequisite: CEE-321. Laboratory determination and engineering evaluation of the physical properties of
soils and engineering materials. Corequisite: CEE-320. Principles of the design of transportation facilities with emphasis on highways and
airports in the areas of geometric, drainage, and pavement design. Prerequisites: CEE-321, MA-130, and one statistics course from this list: ESS-230,
BI-305, MA-205, MA-220, or another approved course. The goal of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze structures.
The course will illustrate various methods of structural analysis in determining deflections,
internal forces, and external support reactions for beams, trusses and frames. Prerequsites: MA-130, PC-202, PC-320, and PC-321. Topics will include concepts of open channel flow, data requirements, basic input
requirements, output analysis, application of bridge and culvert routines, and floodway
determination. Participants will have an opportunity to prepare input and analyze
output during workshops. 3 CreditsPrerequisite: CEE-312 This course will cover the basics of microeconomic analysis as it applies to the environmental
decision making and environmental policy with respect to pollution abetment, resource
harvesting, and sustainability analysis. The course will also explore the strengths
and weaknesses of economic models of human behavior. Finally, the course explores
the growing concern of sustainable and resilient economies. Prerequisites: Sophomore
standing or permission of the instructor. 3 CreditsS This course is an introduction to a Geographical Information System (GIS), and the
course objective is that students gain a basic, partial understanding of GIS concepts,
technical issues, and applications using Arc View GIS. It encourages thinking in spatial
context. A diverse array of hands-on computer applications and projects are used to
understand how geographical data can be analyzed spatially. Students explore analysis
techniques in a problem basis learning approach using small team projects. 4 CreditsCTGISNote: A special course fee is assessed. Prerequisite: ESS100.CEE-101 Intro to Civil & Environmental Engineering
CEE-200 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering
PC-299 Special Topics
CEE-310 Hydrology
CEE-312 Fluid Mechanics
CEE-318 Environmental Water Quality
CEE-320 Geotechnical Engineering
CEE-321 Geotechnical Engineering Lab
CEE-340 Transportation Engineering
CEE-400 Structural Analysis
CEE-410 Open Channel Flow
ESS-305 Environmental Economics
ESS-330 Geographical Information Systems
ELECTIVES
Take 6 credits from the CEE Department at the 300/400 level.
CAPSTONE
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This course is intended to provide a real-world, project based experience at an advanced
level. The student teams utilize skills they have acquired in their academic career
to evaluate and provide potential solutions to realistic engineering opportunities.
The project will be chosen each year based on needs and opportunities in local agencies
to provide an advanced project that can be done in one year. Must be a Civil or Environmental
Engineering POE and have senior standing. 3 CreditsCEE-401 Civil & Environ Engineering Capstone
POE Credit Total = 87-90
Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.