The study of the planning, administration, management, and cost of construction projects and an introduction to the methodology utilized in executing specific designs. Emphasis is placed on the organization of construction firms, development of construction documents, interpretation and analysis of engineering plans and specifications, theory of engineering economics, estimating and quantity take-off, contractural and management systems, scheduling, project administration, and inspection of construction operations.

The class focuses on presenting the proper tools and techniques for oral presentations, identifying the requirements for proper technical writing, and providing students with the means to effective work within a team environment.

An introduction to transportation engineering. Development of transportation systems in the United States. Route geometrics and design. Traffic flow characteristics and control. Planning financing and economic analysis of transport facilities.

Fundamental principles of thermodynamics and fluid flow. Includes fluids at rest, fluids in motion. Continuity, momentum and energy relations, ideal and viscous fluids. Emphasis on incompressible fluids. Description of pumps and open channels.

Overview of environmental chemistry and microbiology, water quality, water and wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous wastes management, hazardous waste remediation, and air pollution control. Emphasis on the basic science and engineering principles required to understand both natural and engineered systems, as well as the engineering approach to understanding the natural environment and specific treatment and mitigation methods.

A study of the microscopic and macroscopic structures and properties of materials used in civil engineering construction with emphasis on the relationships of their physical and mechanical properties to engineering design and application. Written reports and oral presentation of results will be required. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, three hours per week.

Statically determinate analysis of two-dimensional structures: trusses, beams and frames. Influence lines for truss and beam structures. Displacement calculations using virtual work principles. Statically indeterminate analysis includes approximate, force method and plastic analysis.

Individual work on some selected problem in the field of civil engineering. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

A discussion of the ethical and professional aspects of civil engineering practice. Concepts of loss prevention and conflict resolution. Structured small group discussion, oral presentations, and role playing. Lecture, two hours per week.

The course is designed to provide the graduating civil engineer with an integration of professional practice issues with planning, design, and construction. Topics to be covered will include: development of teaming, problem solving, and decision-making skills; development of written and oral technical communication skills; procurement of professional services; integration of planning, design, and construction activities; integration of environmental, legal, political, and social issues and concerns into the project process. All activities will be conducted in teams.