Hardest courses in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Introductory course covering the water cycle, hydrology, hydraulics, coastal engineering, and water resources management for conservation and utilization.

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Fluid Mechanics covers fluid statics and dynamics, dimensional analysis, and flow of ideal and real fluids (laminar and turbulent) with applications to engineering problems.

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Soil Mechanics covers basic principles and applications in engineering, including soil composition, classification, permeability, consolidation, shear strength, foundations, slope stability, and laboratory characterization.

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Concrete Structures I covers behavior, design, and proportioning of reinforced concrete elements, including beams, columns, and continuous beams for strength and serviceability.

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Problem Solving Using Computer Tools introduces engineering computations, emphasizing computer-based measurement, data collection, and processing via CAD, spreadsheets, and lab hardware.

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An introductory course on Geographic Information Systems covering automated procedures for storing, analyzing, and displaying spatial information, including databases, software systems, and case studies.

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Architectural Making I introduces architecture and architectural making, testing 2D and 3D form and space through theoretical, pragmatic, and contextual issues.

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Covers man-caused atmospheric pollution effects, health/economic/aesthetic impacts, measurement techniques for pollutant concentrations, sources/control methods, and government roles in air quality regulation.

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Transportation Engineering covers supply/demand, system planning, modes, technology, economics, and public policy for transportation systems.

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Structural Analysis I covers determinate and indeterminate beams, trusses, and frames, using virtual-work, moment-area, influence lines, and force methods.

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Civil and environmental engineering decision making covering planning, designing, and managing systems through optimization, decision analysis, and economic methods with case studies.

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Introductory course covering fundamental sanitary aspects of environmental engineering, including water supply, wastewater, solid waste, air pollution, and professional roles.

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Geometric Design of Transport Facilities covers ground transportation facility design, including intersections, grade separations, interchanges, and parking terminals.

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Civil Engineering Graphics covers graphical communication including lettering, geometric constructions, orthographic projections, technical sketching, isometric views, descriptive geometry, and CAD drawing for civil engineering.

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Environmental Engineering Materials covers properties and tests of materials for water and air treatment/conveyance, including lab/field measurement techniques and technical report preparation.

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Introduction to Architectural Theory surveys architectural design theory through research analysis and criticism of works and ideas of significant architects and architectural theorists.

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Examines properties and tests of materials for constructing or repairing facilities like buildings and transportation systems, including lab/field measurement techniques and technical report preparation.

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An introduction to the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology in the construction industry. Gain experience in using 3D 4D modeling software to model and coordinate building designs.

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Senior Capstone Design applies theoretical knowledge to a real-world civil and environmental engineering problem.

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A seminar covering current research and literature on water, wastewater, water pollution control, and solid wastes engineering and management.

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A seminar on current problems and research developments in transportation, highways, traffic engineering, and transportation planning and systems analysis.

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Design of water treatment processes and plant facilities, including unit operations, groundwater treatment, cost estimates, CAD concepts, and site visits.

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A graduate seminar focused on current research and literature review in theoretical and applied fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering.

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Covers environmental regulations, site and contaminant characterization, and engineering design/operation of hazardous waste remediation systems for water, air, solid waste, and groundwater pollution.

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Graduate seminar covering current research in environmental chemistry and technology.

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Limnology and Marine Science Seminar covers sections in various fields of zoological research.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources