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This seminar focuses on the strategic management of the intangible assets of an organization: human capital, information capital, and organizational capital. Human motivation, workforce utilization, performance measurement, leadership, organizational culture and change, management information systems, knowledge management, and contingency planning are discussed in detail during the seminar. You learn to translate strategy into operational terms, to align the organization to its strategy, and to apply course content in an individual project and in an integrated corporate partner case study. (6 credit hours)

A fast-paced review of fundamental techniques from typical undergraduate level calculus courses as they apply to engineering analysis and design. Designed to prepare students for entry into the Environmental / Water Resources Engineering and Structural Engineering tracks of the Master of Civil Engineering program. Open only to conditionally accepted students in the engineering graduate programs or with permission of the Program Director

This seminar focuses on the “nuts and bolts” or fundamentals of project management and practices. The course will explore the key elements of project management from the project management framework, the project life cycle, project process and key project management knowledge areas. Additionally, project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource and schedule management will be studied. Other key areas of focus will be project management procurement and overall project communications requirements.

First and second order differential equations, basic matrix algebra with emphasis on solving systems of equations and understanding eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical techniques for solving both differential and algebraic equations, and an introduction to partial differential equations. Basic concepts in probability and statistics, random variables, testing hypotheses, confidence intervals, and correlation along with the least squares line. In addition to solving problems by hand, students will also be using software tools

This six credit hour course has two parts: an in-depth capstone design project and an introduction to utility systems. Civil engineering projects have always had social, political, economic, and environmental impacts. The capstone design project requires you to anticipate these impacts prior to project implementation. As the engineer in a leadership position you will direct the project from conception to completion. This includes the preparation of a comprehensive project business plan that will include project goals, political hurdles, anticipated revenues and expenses, marketing, facility design, etc.; all pertaining to the design of a major civil engineering project. In addition to the capstone design project you will learn about a topic neglected in most undergraduate civil engineering programs, utility systems. This portion of the course will provide an overview of the fundamentals of utility systems: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; power supply systems and equipment; lighting, communication, and security systems; plumbing systems and equipment.

The development of engineering and engineering technology; technical mathematics; use of a scientific calculator.

Use of formulas; algebraic operations; use of determinants; use of exponents; logarithms. PREREQ: None

Use of metrics; nature of heat; expansion of gases, fundamental laws of chemistry; organic chemistry. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Practical geometry; plane trigonometry; polygons and solids; angles; trigonometric functions. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Tapes and accessories; electronic measurements; use of transit and theodolite; adjustment of instruments; angle measurements; trigonometric leveling; error of closure; computation of area by latitudes and departures or planimeter. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 & 2

Tangents and horizontal curves; grades and vertical curves; transition curves; field layout of simple, compound, and spiral curves; elevations on vertical curves. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 1

Determination of true meridian; latitudes and longitudes; subdivision of townships and sections; legal descriptions. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 2

Operating costs; investment methods; interest tables; engineering valuation. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1

Composition and properties of metals, ceramics, concrete, glass, graphite, plastics, and wood. PREREQ: Technical Math

Introduction to computers; introduction to microprocessor applications; microprocessor basics. PREREQ: None

Branches of engineering mechanics; free-body diagrams; kinematics; force-mass acceleration method; impulse momentum; collision of two bodies. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 and 2

Production of concrete; design of concrete mixes; test for concrete; field methods in concrete construction. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 and 2

Use of drafting instruments; plotting traverses; plotting cross sections and profiles; city and village maps; plane-table surveying; topographic maps; methods of control. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 1

Surveys for determining grade; crosssectioning; formation of embankments; shrinkage and swell; moving cut to fill mass diagrams. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 2

Simple stresses; welded, bolted, and riveted joints; fixed and moving loads on beams; reaction at beam support; theory of column design; radius of gyration.

Monuments and markers; triangulation surveys; methods of projection; subdivision of city blocks into lots. PREREQ: Topographic Drawing and Surveying; Land Surveying

Allowable unit stresses; design of connections; composite design of steel and concrete; design of column base plates. PREREQ: Mechanics of Materials

Investigation and design of rectangular beams; T-beams; double-reinforced beams, and continuous beams; design of processed concrete beams. PREREQ: Mechanics of Materials

Properties of materials; intensity of pressure; center of pressure; flow of water in open channels; rate of discharge through water. PREREQ: Engineering Mechanics

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Soil studies; subgrades and drainage; location surveys; volume and speed studies; signs. PREREQ: Topographic Drawing and Surveying

Stabilized soil-bound surfaces; design of concrete pavements; design of pipe culverts. PREREQ: Basic Surveying 2; Concrete

Rectangular coordinates, graphics of linear equation; average rate of change; applications of integrals; derivatives and their applications; applications of calculus to shapes and moments. PREREQ: Technical Mathematics 1 and 2

Management approaches; human decision-making; conflict management; communication in groups; power and influence; organizational environment, structure and design; fundamental forces of change. PREREQ: Principles of Management or similar management course

Students will be required to complete a series of comprehensive, practical experiments using various measuring instruments. Experiments are designed to provide familiarization with instrumentation, equipment, preparation of data, and laboratory reporting techniques. Students may earn credit for this by completing the course at an approved school or by submitting a life/work experience portfolio demonstrating completion of similar skills to those emphasized in the laboratory training. PREREQ: Semester 3

Computer and Internet Basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows® ; PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. PREREQ: None

Writing Styles; Abc Method Of Organizing Material; Grammar (parts Of Speech, Active And Passive Voice, Complete Sentences Vs. Sentence Fragments; Parallel Construction); Using Action Verbs; Constructing Paragraphs; Writing Memos, Business Letters, And Emails; Organizing Material; Conducting Research; Documenting Sources; Outlining; Providing Illustrations; Writing Reports, Proposals, Descriptions, Instructions, Articles, And Manuals. Prereq: None