SCIENCE CORE

Take the following courses:

CH-142 Integrated Chemistry Principles I

An introduction to the principles of chemistry, this course begins a two semester sequence that integrates information from all aspects of chemistry while focusing on the core principles of the relationships between energy, the structure of atoms and molecules, and atomic and molecular properties and reactivity. Topics include energy, reactions, atomic structure, elemental properties, bonding, and molecular properties.

3 CreditsNCorequisite CH143

CH-143 Integrated Chem Principles I Lab

This semester will focus on learning good laboratory practices, primarily through the quantitative analysis of compounds. The quantitative analysis of materials and an understanding of reproducibility and bias are relevant to many fields, including medical analysis or the analysis of contaminants in the environment. This course will also teach you how to keep an excellent laboratory notebook, identify safety hazards in the lab, and complete data analysis and graphing in Excel. All of these tools will serve you well in a variety of careers.

1 CreditsN, QSCH142 is a corequisite of this course. A lab fee is associated with this course.

GL-126 Environmental Geochemistry

This course will introduce fundamental geologic process through a geochemical lens. Basic geochemical reactions involving water-rock interactions at both high and low temperatures will be considered. The class will focus on the environmental problems in atmosphere and continents. 

3 CreditsN 

PC-202 Intro Physics I

A calculus-based introduction to the basic principles of mechanics (including periodic motion and dynamics), heat and thermodynamics, and special relativity. 

3 CreditsN, QM, WK-FRCorequisite: PC-202L. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

PC-202L Intro Physics Lab I

This lab is a calculus-based introductory laboratory experience that is designed to accompany PC-202. Individual experiments will correlate with the course, including kinematics, Newton's Laws, energy, and momentum.

1 CreditNCorequisite: PC-202. Prerequisite or corequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

PC-260 Intro to Materials Science & Engineering

The field of Materials Science drives technological innovations underlying all engineering fields. This course provides a scientific foundation to promote a rigorous understanding of materials from an atomistic to macroscopic viewpoint. Material systems (polymers, metals, ceramics, and electronic) are developed sequentially to provide a framework to explain the fundamental, physical origins of observable and important macro scale properties.

3 CreditsPrerequisite: MA-130

PC-320 Engineering Mechanics I: Statics

A problem-solving approach to applied mechanics involving equilibrium of co-planar and non-planar force systems, analysis of frames and trusses, friction, centroids and moments of inertia. 

3 CreditsNPrerequisite: PC202 or PC204.

PC-321 Engineering Mechanics II: Dynamics

A problem-solving approach to applied mechanics involving the kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies. Techniques involving Newton's laws, work-energy and impulse momentum are presented and used extensively. 

3 CreditsNPrerequisite: PC320.


MATH CORE

Take the following courses:

MA-130 Calculus I

An introduction to calculus including differentiation and integration of elementary functions of a single variable, limits, tangents, rates of change, maxima and minima, area, volume, and other applications. Integrates the use of computer algebra systems, and graphical, algebraic and numerical thinking.

4 CreditsN, QM

MA-230 Calculus II

Expands the treatment of two-space using polar and parametric equations. Emphasizes multivariable calculus, including vectors in three dimensions, curves and surfaces in space, functions of several variables, partial differentiation, multiple integration, and applications.

4 CreditsN, QMPrerequisite: MA130

MA-235 Calculus III

A continuation of the calculus sequence. Topics include methods of integration by Simpson's Rule, applications, Taylor and Fourier series; introduction to ordinary differential equations; integration in polar, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates; differential and integral vector calculus.

4 CreditsN, QMPrerequisites: MA230.

MA-335 Differential Equations

Theory and application of ordinary differential equations. Emphasis on modern qualitative techniques, with numerical and analytical approaches used when appropriate. Contains a brief introduction to partial differential equations.

4 CreditsN, QMPrerequisites: MA130 and MA230 and MA235 or MA233.

CS-110  Computer Science I

An introductory study of computer science software development concepts. Python is used to introduce a disciplined approach to problem solving methods, algorithm development, software design, coding, debugging, testing, and documentation in the object oriented paradigm. This is the first course in the study of computer science. 

3 CreditsN,CTGES,CTGISRecommended programming experience or IT110 or IT100, IT111 or IM110 or MA103 but not necessary. 


Take one of the following Statistics courses:

ESS-230 Environmetrics

This course is a survey of the various visual, statistical, and modeling approaches commonly used in the analysis of environmental data. The course covers: (1) visual literacy from exploratory data inquisition to poster creation; (2) elementary group comparison such as t-test and ANOVA and their non-parametric analogs;(3) basic systems modeling; and (4) regression modeling techniques based on the generalized linear model framework.

3 CreditsN, QS, CTGES, CTGISPrerequisites: Sophomore standing and permission of the instructor.

MA-205 Elementary Statistics

Introduction to traditional statistical concepts including descriptive statistics, binomial and normal probability models, confidence intervals, tests of hypotheses, linear correlation and regression, two-way contingency tables, and one-way analysis of variance.

4 CreditsN, QS, WK-SPPrerequisite: FYC-101 or EN-110 or EN-109

MA-220 Introduction to Probability & Statistics

An introduction to the basic ideas and techniques of probability theory and to selected topics in statistics, such as sampling theory, confidence intervals, and linear regression.

4 CreditsN, QS, CTGESPrerequisite: MA130

BI-305 Biostatistics

This course deals centrally with quantitative and statistical methodology in the biological sciences. It includes experimental design and the conventions of generating, analyzing, interpreting and presenting biological data. Counts as a math course for graduate and professional school requirements.

4 CreditsN, QS, CTGESPrerequisites: BI106 or ESS100

DS-110  Intro to Data Science

This course introduces the student to the emerging field of data science through the presentation of basic math and statistics principles, an introduction to the computer tools and software commonly used to perform the data analytics, and a general overview of the machine learning techniques commonly applied to datasets for knowledge discovery. The students will identify a dataset for a final project that will require them to perform preparation, cleaning, simple visualization and analysis of the data with such tools as Excel and R. Understanding the varied nature of data, their acquisition and preliminary analysis provides the requisite skills to succeed in further study and application of the data science field. Prerequisite: comfort with pre-calculus topics and use of computers.

3 CreditsN 


ENGINEERING CORE

Take the following courses:

CEE-101 Intro to Civil & Environmental Engineering

This seminar-style class provides information about the civil and environmental engineering curriculum and career pathways. This course introduces students to a variety of topics through guest speakers, class discussions, and networking opportunities.

1 Credit

CEE-200 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering

Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering is aimed at broadening students' understanding of issues in environmental engineering. This course integrates engineering principles and fundamentals from the natural sciences with policy analyses to solve real-world problems that impact major environmental compartments such as air, water, energy, and waste resources.

3 CreditsPrerequisites: MA-130, CH-142, and CH-143.

PC-299 Special Topics

Entry level treatment of a variety of academic/practical experiences in physics such as Musical Acoustics and Physics Phun Night Practicum. Note: Students may take each ST: course for credit.

1-4 Credits

CEE-310 Hydrology

This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the distribution and behavior of water in both natural and human altered systems. This course is designed to provide the student with an introductory understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water in natural and human altered systems.

3 CreditsPrerequisite: MA-130

CEE-312 Fluid Mechanics

Understanding the basics of fluid movement isnecessary; however, an open mind and anappreciation of an inexact science are alsoessential. This is an introductory course in thebasic principles of fluid properties and fluidflow. The course will cover fluid system/controlvolume relationship analysis for continuum,energy, and momentum.

4 CreditsNPrerequisite: MA-130

CEE-318 Environmental Water Quality

The objective of this course is to provide an overview of surface and groundwater quality and the impacts of human and natural influences on both human and environmental health. Topics include analytical methods for water quality assessment, physical, chemical, and biological factors of water quality, and an introduction to water/wastewater treatment processes.

4 CreditsPrerequisites: CEE-200; CH-142/CH-143; and either CH-144/CH-145 or GL-126.

CEE-320 Geotechnical Engineering

Develops the terminology and descriptions common to soil compressibility, fluid flow, response to mechanical compaction, and strength as well as methods of determining geostatic stresses and stress changes due to boundary loadings.

Prerequisites: PC-260, PC-320, and PC-321. Corequisite: CEE-321.

CEE-321 Geotechnical Engineering Lab

Laboratory determination and engineering evaluation of the physical properties of soils and engineering materials.

Corequisite: CEE-320.

CEE-340 Transportation Engineering

Principles of the design of transportation facilities with emphasis on highways and airports in the areas of geometric, drainage, and pavement design.

Prerequisites: CEE-321, MA-130, and one statistics course from this list: ESS-230, BI-305, MA-205, MA-220, or another approved course.

CEE-400 Structural Analysis

The goal of this course is to provide students with the ability to analyze structures. The course will illustrate various methods of structural analysis in determining deflections, internal forces, and external support reactions for beams, trusses and frames.

Prerequsites: MA-130, PC-202, PC-320, and PC-321.

CEE-410 Open Channel Flow

Topics will include concepts of open channel flow, data requirements, basic input requirements, output analysis, application of bridge and culvert routines, and floodway determination. Participants will have an opportunity to prepare input and analyze output during workshops.

3 CreditsPrerequisite: CEE-312

ESS-305 Environmental Economics

This course will cover the basics of microeconomic analysis as it applies to the environmental decision making and environmental policy with respect to pollution abetment, resource harvesting, and sustainability analysis. The course will also explore the strengths and weaknesses of economic models of human behavior. Finally, the course explores the growing concern of sustainable and resilient economies. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

3 CreditsS 

ESS-330 Geographical Information Systems

This course is an introduction to a Geographical Information System (GIS), and the course objective is that students gain a basic, partial understanding of GIS concepts, technical issues, and applications using Arc View GIS. It encourages thinking in spatial context. A diverse array of hands-on computer applications and projects are used to understand how geographical data can be analyzed spatially. Students explore analysis techniques in a problem basis learning approach using small team projects.

4 CreditsCTGISNote: A special course fee is assessed. Prerequisite: ESS100.


ELECTIVES

Take 6 credits from the CEE Department at the 300/400 level.


CAPSTONE

Take the following course below:

CEE-401 Civil & Environ Engineering Capstone

This course is intended to provide a real-world, project based experience at an advanced level. The student teams utilize skills they have acquired in their academic career to evaluate and provide potential solutions to realistic engineering opportunities. The project will be chosen each year based on needs and opportunities in local agencies to provide an advanced project that can be done in one year. Must be a Civil or Environmental Engineering POE and have senior standing.

3 Credits


POE Credit Total = 87-90

Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.