University of Missouri - Kansas City : Civil Engineering (CIV-ENGR)

Introduction to the practice and history of engineering including its impact on human history, product design/ development and its relationship to the ecosystem, professionalism and ethics, the engineering approach to solving real-world problems, engineering communications and calculations, engineering teamwork and case studies. (Same as MEC-ENGR 111)

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 190 Special Topics

Selected introductory topics in the area of computing. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 211 The Engineering Enterprise

The engineering enterprise course covers four topics essential for engineering students with new venture creation interests: creating economic value, leadership, finance, and marketing. The primary objective of this course is to motivate the student to think as a blend of an engineer and a businessperson. (Same as MEC-ENGR 211.) Pre/corequisite: CIV-ENGR 111

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 219 Computer Programming For Engineers

Analysis and synthesis of structured computer algorithms for solving engineering problems using high level programming tools such as Excel, Matlab, Fortran and/or C++. (Same as MEC-ENGR 219) Prerequisite: MATH 220

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 275 Engineering Statics

Fundamentals of statics; static equilibrium and introduction to elements of mechanics of elastic materials. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 240; Co-requisite: MATH 250

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 276 Strength Of Materials

Stress and strain; torsion; bending and shear stresses in beams; combined stresses; deflection of beams; columns. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 275.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 301 Fundamental Topics In Civil Engineering

Special engineering topics for undergraduate students. Prerequisite: Instructor's consent.

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 311 The Technical Entrepreneur

The guiding principal for the course is that entrepreneurs are innovators and operate in an uncertain and risky environment. The course looks at the entrepreneurial mindset and the process of new product line launch. (Same as MEC-ENGR 311). Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 211

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 319 Engineering Computation And Statistics

Statistical distribution functions and application to engineering problems. Limited treatment of curve-fitting and time-series analysis. Introduction to factorial design. (Same as MEC-ENGR 319). Prerequisites: CIV-ENGR 219 and MATH 220

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 320 Introduction to Factorial Design

Concepts and techniques of ANOVA and factorial design to supplement standard undergraduate statistics courses. Prerequisite:Undergraduate Statistics Offered:Winter

1 hr

CIV-ENGR 320 Introduction to Factorial Design

Concepts and techniques of ANOVA and factorial design to supplement standard undergraduate statistics courses. Prerequisite:Undergraduate Statistics Offered:Winter

1 hr

CIV-ENGR 321 Structural Analysis I

Analysis of statically determinate beams, frames and trusses; shear and moment diagrams; influence line diagrams; beam deflections. Analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Energy methods. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 276 and MATH 345

4 hrs

CIV-ENGR 323 Structural Steel Design

Basic principles of structural steel design. Design of beams, axially loaded members, columns, and bolted and welded connections. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 321.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 335 Soil Mechanics

Detailed study of physical and mechanical properties of soil governing its behavior as an engineering material. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 276, CHEM 211

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 342 Water And Wastewater Treatment Processes

Methods for determining and characterizing water quality, effects of pollution on streams and lakes, and an introduction to engineering systems for the distribution, collection and treatment of water and wastewater. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 351

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 351 Fluid Mechanics

Concepts of the statics and dynamincs of fluids, with emphasis on principles of continuity, momentum and energy. Boundary layers, dimensional analysis and drag are covered briefly. Thorough treatment of pipe flow. (Same as ME 351). Prerequisites: MEC-ENGR 285 and MATH 345

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 355 WI Water Resource Engineering

Design and analysis of water resource infrastructure. Applied surface water hydrology, analysis of pipeline systems, design of pumping plants and power generation, cavitation, water hammer, valves operations, open channel flow in rigid channels, gradually varied and rapidly varied flow. Prerequisites: CIV-ENGR 319, CIV-ENGR 351, WEPT passed

5 hrs

CIV-ENGR 357 Engineering Hydraulics

Analysis and design of closed conduit systems for water supply; fundamentals of open channel flow; principles of pumping and hydropower generation; transients and control of surge pressures in pipelines. Prerequisites: CE 351 Fluid Mechanics

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 378 WI Civil Engineering Materials

Composition, structure, properties, behavior and selection of civil engineering materials. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 276, CHEM 211, WEPT passed

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 390 Engineering Coop/Internship

Students may participate in structured Engineering Coop/ Internship under the supervision of employer. They must carry out significant professional responsibilities and whatever additional assignments are determined by the employer. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 285 and CIV-ENGR 211

0 hrs

CIV-ENGR 400 Problems

Directed investigation of civil engineering problems. Prerequisite: Instructor's consent

1-4 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 Topics In Civil Engineering

Study of current and new technical developments in civil engineering.

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 A Special Topics In Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 Topics in Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 D Topics In Civil Engineering

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 DM Topics In Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 G Topics In Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 Topics In Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 HA Topics In Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 J Special Topics In Civil Engineering

Study of current and new technical developments in civil engineering.

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 PM Topics in Civil Engineering

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 Special Topics In Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 SV Topics in Civil Engineering

Study of current and new technical developments in civil engineering.

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 Topics in Civil Engineering

Study of current and new technical developments in civil engineering.

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 401 X Topics in Civil Engineering

1-3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 409 Fundamentals of Engineering Review

This course consists of a series of lectures and is intended as a review class for all the subjects included in the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Classes specifically focus on the review of equations and formulas included in the reference handbook published by NCEES. (Cross-listed with ME 409 and EE 401FE).

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 411 Civil Engineering Systems Design I

Comprehensive and realistic design project using the systems approach. Design choices and their effect upon the environment. Design constraints include constructability, minimization of environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness. Managerial and professional aspects of design practice. Prerequisite:CE 357, CE 467, CE 323 (or CE422WI)

2 hrs

CIV-ENGR 412 Civil Engineering Systems Design II

Continuation of CIV-ENGR 411 Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 411

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 412 WI Civil Engineering Systems Design II

Continuation of CIV-ENGR 411 Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 411

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 415 Engineering Leadership and Ethics

Analysis of leadership, including 360-degree assessment of students' leadership. Discussion of leadership cases and application to engineering careers. Frequent analysis of engineering ethics cases using the NSPE Code. (Cross-listed with CE 5515) Prerequisites: CE 211

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 421 Matrix Methods Of Structural Analysis

An introduction to the fundamentals of stiffness and flexibility methods for analysis of truss and frame structures. Application of the computer programs to three dimensional structures. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 321.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 422 WI Reinforced Concrete Design

Basic principles of reinforced concrete design. Design of beams for flexture and shear; design of short and slender columns. Bond stress development. Footing design. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 321, WEPT passed

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 423 Advanced Structural Steel Design

Design of steel structures and bridges. Topics include composite beams, plate girder design, and moment resistant connections. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 323.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 425 Prestressed Concrete

Theory and practice of prestressed concrete design. Pretensioning, posttensioning. Anchorage of steel. Materials, design specifications. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 422

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 427 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design

Advanced topics in the design of footings, retaining walls, two way floor slabs, torsion and continuous structures, shear friction, strut and tie design, precast design. Prerequisites: CE 422

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 429 Design of Structures for Blast and Fire

General overview of Blast Design; risk assessment and design criteria; simplifies Blast Effects Analysis; ground shock, material response; antiterrorism design considerations; weapons effects and mitigation; internal explosions; progressive collapse analysis; and introduction to Fire Design.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 431 Fundamentals of Geomaterial Characterization

Overviews state-of-the-art instrumental techniques for analysis of the physio-chemical properties of soils and civil engineering materials. Analysis techniques will be presented for soils, fresh and hardened concrete, asphalt binders and metals. (Cross-listed with CE 5531) Prerequisites: CE 335; CE 378WI

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 432 Foundation Engineering

Design of basic foundation structures, footings, retaining walls, pile foundations, dams. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 335.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 442 Hydraulic Structures

A review of the history and hydraulic design procedures for a variety of hydraulic structures including spillways, water measurement structures, canal structures and energy dissipation structures. (Cross-listed with CE 5542.) Prerequisites: CE 355WI

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 443 Hazardous Waste Management

Engineering principles involved in handling, collection, transportation, processing and disposal of hazardous wastes, waste minimization, legislation on hazardous wastes and groundwater contamination. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 285 and CIV-ENGR 211

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 444 Unit Processes in Environmental Engineering

Chemical and physical relationships as applied to unit processes of water and wastewater. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 342.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 446 Limnology

Physical, biological and chemical issues important in surface fresh waters. Includes carbonate chemistry, algal assay and thermocline analysis. Prerequisites: MATH 345, CHEM 211

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 447 Contracts and Law for Engineers

Law of contracts, including types, construction, interpretation, performance, and termination. Construction and Engineering service contracts: proposals, general and financial conditions, specifications and drawings. Corporate and professional and person liability, insurance and bonds, property, evidence, arbitration and mediation. Offered: Fall

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 448 Environmental Public Policy

Engineering and economic aspects of environmental policy. Basic understanding of environmental statutes and case law. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 285 and CIV-ENGR 211

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 449 Environmental Compliance, Auditing And Permitting

Statutes, regulations and permitting for air hazardous wastes and storage tanks. Asbestos, radon, EMF, and emerging areas of regulatory concern. Siting issues. Criminal and civil enforcement. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 285 and CIV-ENGR 211

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 452 Hydraulics Of Open Channels

Gradually varied flow and theory of the hydraulic jump. Slowly varied flow involving storage; rating curves. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 351.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 453 Hydraulics And Variability Of Rivers

Introduction to the concepts of alluvial channel behavior, evolution and change due to natural and man-induced modifications to streams and watersheds. Numerous case studies of river behavior are studied from the perspective of hydraulics, geomorphology and sediment transport. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 355

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 454 River Stability And Scour

Bridge hydraulics, stream stability, scour at bridge piers and abutments, hydraulic modeling of floods, countermeasures for protection of bridge infrastructure. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 355

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 456 Urban Hydrology

An introduction to urban hydrology and urban drainage systems focusing on the engineering techniques and unique issues associated with estimating and designing for rainfall/runoff in an urban metropolitan area. (Cross-listed with CE 5556.) Prerequisites: CE 355WI

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 463 The Engineer in Society

Broad concepts in law as related to business industry and the processes of design, procurement, construction, and the role of the design professional.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 465 Engineering Administration

Cash flow analysis, financial analysis, managerial accounting and cost control, budgeting, organizational structure and behavior. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 285 and CIV-ENGR 211.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 466 Green Building and Sustainable Infrastructure

All construction projects must not only consider the immediate cost, but must also consider the future environmental impacts. Green building programs are one mechanism to quantify the "greenness" of construction, including LEED, Green Globes/BREEM, and many others. Green rating systems are also in development for residential subdivisions, highways, roads, and airports. Upon completion of this course students will be prepared for LEED Professional Accreditation Exam for New Construction. Two major additional aspects of green building important to sustainable infrastructure include stormwater management using "green" techniques and methods to mitigate the urban heat island. The course will also discuss infrastructure project sustainability from a life cycle cost perspective and determining the life cycle inventory of various materials. This course will include many knowledgeable guest speakers to bring a current and real world connection to the topics discussed in class. Upon completion of the course, students will better understand what sustainability means and how it applies in the context of our build environment and have a good idea of how technology will impact our sustainable future.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 467 Introduction To Construction Management

Structure of the construction industry; construction drawings and specifications; estimating and bidding; construction contracts, bonds and insurance; planning and scheduling of construction operations; project management; computer techniques. Prerequisite: ME 285; CE 211; CE 335

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 468 Construction Planning And Scheduling

Planning and scheduling of construction operations by the critical path method. Network diagramming, scheduling computations, and time-cost trade-offs. Manpower and equipment leveling. Computer and non-computer techniques. Prerequisite: ME 285, CE 211, and ME 467

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 469 Construction Methods And Equipment

Introduction to methods used to plan, construct, and manage heavy civil projects. Topics will include development, project control, equipment productivity, earthmoving fundamentals, formwork design, and other issues in heavy civil projects. Prerequisites: ME 285, CE 211, and ME 467.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 470 Corrosion Engineering

This course will cover the physical interaction of metallic materials with their environment, called corrosion. Corrosion is an electrochemical process and the thermodynamics and kinetics of corrosion processes will be discussed. (Cross-listed with CE 5570.) Prerequisites: CHEM 211/211: and CE 378WI

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 471 Advanced Portland Cement Concrete

This course will cover topics such as cement chemistry, concrete proportioning, aggregates, mineral and chemical admixtures, fresh and hardened properties of concrete, and durability of concrete. Design and proportioning of concrete mixtures for desired fresh and hardened properties will be emphasized. Specialty concrete types such as high strength/high performance concrete, lightweight concrete, pervious concrete, high volume fly ash concrete, and fiber reinforced concrete will also be covered. Prerequisites: CHEM 211/211L and CE 378WI.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 472 Advanced Mechanics Of Materials

Shear center; unsymmetric bending; curved beams; beams on elastic foundations; thick-walled cylinders. Energy methods. Torsion of noncircular sections. Theories of failure. Plate theory. Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 276.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 473 Durability of Civil Engineering Materials

Investigation of pavements and structures including steel, reinforced concrete, and plain concrete for a variety of applications and masonry and asphalt. Explores the identification, causes of, and remediation for issues related to metallic corrosion and concrete deterioration in civil engineering projects. Course content will be delivered through lectures, labs and case study examples. (Cross-listed with CE 5573) Prerequisites: CE 335, CE 378WI

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 475 Seismic Design of Structures

Introduction to basic analysis and design principles for the seismic design of buildings (concrete, steel, wood). General seismic principles, codes and loads, static lateral force procedure, dynamic lateral force procedure, topics in rigidities of buildings. Prerequisites: ME 285 and CE 323 (or CE 422)

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 481 Highway And Traffic Engineering

Principles of highway engineering and traffic analysis, road/vehicle performance, geometric alignment of highways, traffic analysis and queuing theory, signal design, statistical analysis of traffic data and highway drainage. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 285

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 484 Pavement Materials Design, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation

Traffic loading and volume, stress and deflection, characterization of pavement materials, design of flexible and rigid pavements, design of overlays, evaluation of pavement performance, maintenance techniques, and rehabilitation options. (Cross-listed with CE 5584) Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 378WI.

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 486 Planning and Geometric Design of Highways

Techniques of highway planning in rural and urban areas. Design of the visible elements of highways.Prerequisite: CIV-ENGR 481

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 487 Applied Finite Element Analysis

The study of advanced simulation techniques for the solution to engineering problems. The use of Finite Element Method toward solving mechanical,structural,vibration and potential flow problems will be explored. The use of current commercial simulation tools will be used extensively. Prerequisite: MEC-ENGR 130,CIV-ENGR 275, Matrix Algebra Offered: Fall

3 hrs

CIV-ENGR 491 Internship

For International students who must register for 1 credit hour to cover off-campus employment which is approved as related to their degree by their departmental advisor and ISAO.

6 hrs

CIV-ENGR 497 Engineering Hydrology

Fundamental concepts of hydrology in engineering; computation principles of runoff from rainfall; measurement of hydrologic quantities; quantitative and statistical estimation of design stream-flow magnitude and frequency; principles of unsteady routing of hydrographs. Prerequisites: CE 351 Fluid Mechanics and CE 319 Engineering Statistics

3 hrs