Department of Mechanical, Environmental, and Civil Engineering

CVEN 22325. DO NOT USE. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 2 Hours).

CVEN 5084. Internship. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Preapproved and supervised work experience consisti ng of a minimum of 240 hours (6 weeks) in a Civil Engineering related positi on with public or private industries. Each credit hour of coursework is equivalent to 80 hours (2 weeks) of work experience. May be repeated for a total of 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing with approval of Program Coordinator.

CVEN 5088. Master's Thesis. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-6 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Required each semester in which a student is working and receiving direction on a master’s thesis. Minimum two semesters (6 hours) required for master’s thesis option.

CVEN 5098. Research Project. 1-3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 1-3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Graduate students conduct original research on a variety of topics in the Civil Engineering. Prerequisite: Graduate standing with approval of Program Coordinator.

CVEN 5301. Advanced Structural Analysis. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The course covers advanced techniques on analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures using matrix method of analysis that form the basis of structural analysis soft ware. Finite element analysis is introduced for shell elements. The emphasis of this course is to learn analytical techniques to analyze complex structural systems and verify the results using soft ware tools. Prerequisite: Mastery in statics or undergraduate degree in civil engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5304. Advanced Steel and Timber Design. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The course covers topics on principles of the design of steel and wood structures using ASD/LRFD methods. Analysis and design of structural elements including steel beams, steel columns, and connections. Covers topics on types of wood, properties of wood, design criteria using structural lumber, glue laminated lumber and structural panels. Design bending and compression wood members, wood trusses and shear diaphragms. Emphasis is given to design steel and timber structures using building standards such as Steel Construction Manual, and National Design Specifications (NDS) for wood. Prerequisite: Mastery in solid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5305. Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Theory and practice of reinforced concrete design. Theory and design of high strength concrete mixtures. Design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs and columns using the ultimate strength design code of the American Concrete Institute. Prerequisite: Mastery in solid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5308. In-Situ Testing. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The theoretical and practical aspects of in-situ tests in geotechnical engineering. Tests discussed include: Standard Penetration Test, Field Vane, Piezocone, Dilatometer, Pressure meter, and Borehole Shear. Emphasis on use of in-situ test results for determining engineering properties of soil for design. Prerequisite: Mastery in soil mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil engineering related field.

CVEN 5309. Design of Buried and Earth Structures. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The course covers fundamental concepts for the analysis and design of most commonly used earth retaining structures, including reinforced concrete cantilever walls, sheet pile walls, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, geosynthetic-reinforced earth structures, and engineered earth slopes. Prerequisite: Mastery in soil mechanics or undergraduate degree in engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5310. Water Resources Engineering. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Fundamentals of hydraulics applicable to open channel flow, natural streams and waterways; irrigation flow characteristics; hydrologic analysis; fluid measurement methods; introduction to hydraulic models including HEC-RAS; and economic aspects of water resources. Prerequisite: Mastery in fluid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil engineering related field.

CVEN 5311. Soil Improvement & Remediation. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Engineered ground improvement; slurry trenches, dewatering systems; grouting; deep dynamic compaction, vibro compaction; stone columns; wick and vertical sand drains; deep mixing; composite foundation. Emphasizes basic principles and design methodology. Prerequisite: Mastery in soil mechanics or undergraduate degree in engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5315. Bridge Design. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Course topics include general considerations for design and load capacity evaluation of highway bridges. Introduction to load and resistance factor design (LRFD) philosophy in designing bridges. Covers topics on AASHTO bridge loads, load distribution, design of bridge deck, analysis & design of prestressed concrete girders, design of composite steel bridges, design of abutments and substructures. Prerequisite: Mastery in solid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5316. Pre-Stressed Concrete Design. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Analysis and design of prestressed concrete beams. Topics include flexural analysis, prestress bond, draping and debonding, allowable stresses, shear analysis and design, camber prediction, and prestress losses. Prerequisite: Mastery in solid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil engineering related field.

CVEN 5318. Pavement Material & Management. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Principles and theoretical concepts of rigid and flexible pavements for highways and airfields; effects of traffic loads, natural forces, and material quality; Mechanistic-Empirical Design Guideline (MEPDG), current design practices (including bituminous mixture design and pavement foundation design), test methods of pavement materials; and pavement management systems. Prerequisite: Mastery in intermediate level probability & statistics or undergraduate degree in engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5319. Unit Operations. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Physical operations in water and wastewater treatment are covered in this course. These include the design of lift stations and gravity sewers, screens, sedimentation tanks, clarifiers and holding basins. Prerequisite: Mastery in fluid mechanics or undergraduate degree in engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5320. Chemical & Biological Processes in Water Treatment. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

This course examines the chemical and biological phenomena and processes that are related to water and wastewater treatment. Selection and design of the various secondary and tertiary treatment mechanisms are covered. Prerequisite: Mastery in intermediate level organic chemistry & environmental biotechnology; or undergraduate degree in engineering related field; or department head approval.

CVEN 5322. Surface Water Hydrology. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Advanced study of the hydrologic cycle, including rainfall-runoff mechanisms, hydrographs, reservoir and channel routing and the application of modeling software in watershed analysis. Prerequisite: Mastery in fluid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil/environmental engineering related field.

CVEN 5323. Ground Water Hydrology. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Coverage of groundwater flow, well hydraulics, the exploration and management of groundwater resources, modeling of subsurface flow with software and the design of well fields. Prerequisite: Mastery in fluid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil/environmental engineering related field.

CVEN 5324. Surface Water Quality Modeling. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Coverage of fate and transport of contaminants in surface water. The course includes modelling of occurrence and transport of dissolved oxygen, chemicals and other substances in surface water as well as the interphase movement of chemicals between water and sediments. Prerequisite: Mastery in fluid mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil/environmental engineering related field.

CVEN 5325. Advanced Foundation Engineering. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Design of foundations with emphasis on reinforced concrete, footings, caissons, piles, retaining walls, and mat foundations. Effect of bearing pressure on foundations. Prerequisite: Mastery in soil mechanics or undergraduate degree in civil/environmental engineering related field or department head approval.

CVEN 5360. Highway Planning & Design. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Basic concepts in highway planning and design. It includes highway planning process, rigid pavement design, flexible pavement design, and box culvert design. Students will apply the knowledge of estimating and scheduling to heavy construction projects such as highways, bridges, approaches, pipelines, or related structures. Prerequisite: Mastery in intermediate level probability & statistics or undergraduate degree in engineering related field or department head approval.

MEEN 5088. Master's Thesis. 1-6 Credit Hours (Lecture: 0 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Required each semester in which a student is working and receiving direction on a master’s thesis in MEEN-MS. Minimum two semesters (6 hours) required for master’s thesis option. Prerequisites: Graduate standing.

MEEN 5310. Advanced Solid Mechanics. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Application of continuum mechanics to study the response of materials to different loading conditions; general principles common to all media such as conservation of mass, balance of linear momentum, conservation of momentum and energy; constitutive equations defining idealized materials for structural elements, mechanical energy considering stress and strain.

MEEN 5311. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Practice. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Line, plane, solid, plate, and shell elements-theory; practical aspects of modeling; applications in mechanical engineering; final project.

MEEN 5320. Optimization of Engineering Systems. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Applications of optimization techniques to engineering design problems from a variety of fields, including aerospace, automotive, chemical, electrical, construction, and manufacturing; the focus is on using optimization techniques in a comprehensive manner, to enhance the creative process of conceptual and detailed design of engineering systems.

MEEN 5321. Lean Six Sigma. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

A close examination of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodology, and its relationship to the engineering design, optimization, and validation processes for product development. Students will learn about translation of requirements, Taguchi’s robust design solutions, and failure mode-effect analysis for design and processes.

MEEN 5325. Advanced Materials Engineering. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Structure-property relationship in engineering materials is discussed in this course. Material structure is investigated at all length scales from the electron level to the macro scale. Besides, this course covers atomic structure and bonding; microstructure properties; crystal structures; imperfections in solids; material strength and strengthening mechanisms; mechanical, thermal, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties. Differences in properties of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials in terms of bonding and crystal structure.

MEEN 5330. Mechanics of Viscous Flow. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

The mechanics of Newtonian viscous fluids. The use of modern analytical techniques to obtain solutions for flows with small and large Reynolds numbers, particularly in the areas of boundary layer theory, laminar flows, and turbulent flows.

MEEN 5331. Computational Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Numerical methods for solving Navier-Stokes equations in complex geometries, including theory, implementation, and applications.

MEEN 5332. Advanced heat transfer. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

General problems of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; solution by the analog and numerical methods, thermal boundary layers, analysis of heat exchanges; problems on thermal radiation.

MEEN 5333. Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Concepts and laws of thermodynamics, including energy, entropy, and energy analysis, property relations, equilibrium conditions, and evaluation of properties; advanced special topics such as kinetic theory, statistical thermodynamics, radiation, and photovoltaic energy conversion .

MEEN 5340. Advanced Energy Systems. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Advanced energy conversion technologies that are currently on the market or under development; tools used by professionals to design energy systems and to evaluate their performance; related concepts from thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, geophysics, and chemistry.

MEEN 5360. Introduction to Robotics. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

An introduction to robotics through computational methods commonly used in this field; fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, and sensing; mechanisms, actuators, sensors, controllers, and processors for engineering of mechanical manipulation; advanced concepts from mechanics, control theory, optimization, probabilistic inference, simulation, kinematics, and computer science.

MEEN 5390. Advanced Engineering Mathematics. 3 Credit Hours (Lecture: 3 Hours, Lab: 0 Hours).

Mathematical analysis techniques for the solution of engineering analysis problems and for the simulation of engineering systems; both continuous and discrete methods are covered; initial and boundary value problems for ordinary and partial differential equations.