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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

Courses offered only online or both online and on-ground are indicated with (**)asterisks.
 

Civil Engineering
  

  • CIVL 7909 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 7910 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 7991 - Projects

    (3) Independent investigation of problem selected in consultation with instructor; report required. Nine laboratory hours per week. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. PREREQUISITE(S): consent of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 7993 - Project & Report

    (3) Independent study for students in non-thesis option program. Students demonstrate ability to pursue, complete, and report on project related to Civil Engineering practice. Written and oral report prepared for acceptance by faculty committee. Nine laboratory hours per week. Grades of S/U, or IP will be given.
  

  • CIVL 7996 - Thesis

    (1-6) Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.
  

  • CIVL 8001 - Engineering Analysis

    (3) (same as CERI 8130 ). Numerical integration of linear and non-linear differential equations; finite difference methods; systems of linear algebraic equations; applications to engineering problems. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8002 - Prog Tools for Scits & Engrs

    (3) (Same as CERI 8102 ) An introduction to applied programming and programming tools for scientists and engineers at a graduate level with limited background on computer programing. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8012 - Prob Meth In Engr

    (3) Concepts and methods of probability and statistics that are essential for modeling engineering problems under conditions of uncertainty; application to practical problems. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 3103 or equivalent.
  

  • CIVL 8111 - Computatnl Mechncs

    (3) Advanced mathematical modeling techniques using finite difference, finite element, and boundary element formulations to solve civil engineering problems.
  

  • CIVL 8112 - Plstc Dsgn Steel Strctr

    (3) (7122) Plastic analysis and design of steel structures; application to multistory buildings.
  

  • CIVL 8113 - Prestressed Cncrte Dsgn

    (3) (7121) Theory of prestressing; design of prestressed concrete beams, slabs, and box girders; statically determinate and indeterminate structures.
  

  • CIVL 8114 - Elastic Stability

    (3) Classical theory of buckling of rods, plates, and shells.
  

  • CIVL 8115 - Plate Shell Struc

    (3)  Analysis of rectangular and circular flat plates; large deflections of plates; variational methods; analysis of shells as surfaces of revolution under symmetric and unsymmetric loading.
  

  • CIVL 8116 - Structural Dynamics

    (3) Dynamic analysis of single-degree-of-freedom structures; response to general dynamic loading; modal analysis of multistory shear buildings; introduction to nonlinear and random vibration.
  

  • CIVL 8117 - Finite Elem Struc Mech

    (3) Structural idealization, stiffness properties of elements, structural analysis of element assemblage; plane stress and strain problems; applications to problems of plates and shells; computer solution of large systems.
  

  • CIVL 8119 - Earthquake Resist Design

    (3) Earthquake strong motion; response spectrum analysis; seismic design of buildings.
  

  • CIVL 8124 - Software Develop

    (3) (Same as MECH 8382 ) Systematic investigation of application of good software engineering principles applied to development of computationally intensive software; best practices and methodologies developed in last two decades (primarily in information processing field) applied within context of a numerical problem; language of discourse will be FORTRAN 90/95.
  

  • CIVL 8125 - Earthquake Ground Motion Simul

    (3) (same as CERI 8124 ) Contemporary methods in earthquake ground motion simulation, applications in seismic hazard analysis and engineering, state-of-the-art simulation software.  PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8126 - Data Analysis in Geophysics

    (3) (Same as CERI 8104 ) Overview of data analysis techniques and common tools in geophysics; includes working with the UNIX/LINUX environment; understanding shells; basic programming using Fortran, C, C+ +, and Perl; generating publishable graphics; emphasis on seismic data analysis using Matlab and Seismic Analysis Code. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8127 - Signal Processing Earth Sci

    (3) (Same as CERI 8106 ) Fundamentals of digital processing of geophysical data, both purely mathematical and applied aspects with attention to digital seismograms and gravity and magnetic data. PREREQUISITE(S): MATH 1920 or equivalent.
  

  • CIVL 8128 - Inverse Methods in Geophysics

    (3) (Same as CERI 8260 ) Methods for parameter estimation in earth sciences, including review of linear algebra and vector spaces, introduction to probability and statistics, and solution of inverse linear and nonlinear problems; students will solve an inverse problem in their field of interest. PREREQUISITE(S): Linear Algebra (MATH 3242 or equivalent) or permission of the instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8132 - Advanced Soil Mech

    (3) Stresses in soil masses; pore-water stresses; consolidation and settlement; shear strength; applications to problem solution.
  

  • CIVL 8133 - Slopes and Embankments

    (3) Analysis, design, and construction of earth dams, levees, embankments and slopes; soil stabilization; seepage, drainage, and flow nets. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4152/CIVL 6152   or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8135 - Soil Dynamics

    (3) Theory and measurements of dynamic properties of soils and their applications in seismic hazards assessments, earthquake engineering design, and geophysics studies.
  

  • CIVL 8137 - Geotechnical Earthquake

    (3) Earthquake magnitude and intensity, seismic hazard evaluation using deterministic and probabilistic approaches, site response analyses and ground motion amplification, liquefaction, and response to earth structures.
  

  • CIVL 8138 - Shallow and Deep Foundations

    (3) Analysis and design of footing, mat, pile, and drilled-shaft foundations. Three lecture hours a week. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4152/CIVL 6152  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8139 - Earth Retaining Structures

    (3) Types of earth retaining structures. Retaining wall selection. Lateral earth pressure theories. Design of conventional, MSE, soil-nailed, and tied-back walls. Three lecture hours a week. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4152/CIVL 6152   or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8141 - Water Trt Plant Dsgn

    (3) Design of a water treatment plant; application of fundamental water treatment theory; evaluation of alternatives; selection and design of optimum alternative. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4143/CIVL 6143  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8142 - Wastewater Trt Plnt Dsgn

    (3) Design of a wastewater treatment plant; application of fundamental wastewater treatment theory; evaluation of alternative; selection and design of optimum alternative. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4144/CIVL 6144  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8143 - Solid Waste Mgmt

    (3) Systems approach to solid waste generation, characterization, collection, transportation, and disposal; emphasizes both domestic and industrial wastes.
  

  • CIVL 8144 - Residuals Mgmt

    (3) Systems approach to unique solid wastes (inflammable industrial, sewage sludge, etc.), as well as resource recovery and energy conversion as disposal practices.
  

  • CIVL 8145 - Adv Biological Treatmnt

    (3) In-depth study of biokinetics applicable to waste management; model evaluations; hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4144/CIVL 6144  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8146 - Adv Phys/Chem Treatmnt

    (3) An in-depth analysis of theory and practice of advanced water and wastewater treatment processes; emphasis on adsorption processes, ion exchange, membrane processes, chemical oxidation, land treatment, nutrient removal, and sludge treatment and disposal. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4143/CIVL 6143  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8147 - Hazardous Waste Mgmt

    (3) Design of hazardous waste management systems; application of current design theories; review of regulatory requirements.
  

  • CIVL 8154 - Indust Wastewater Treat

    (3) In-plant control measures and end-of-pipe treatment technologies for reducing conventional and toxic industrial pollutant discharges; emphasis on water conservation, wastewater recycle/reuse, and optimum treatment strategies for waste streams from major industries.
  

  • CIVL 8162 - Transportation Sys Eval

    (3) Transportation problems, goals, and objectives; evaluation and decision-making techniques; measurement of variables and intangibles in transportation decisions, cost allocation and benefit transfer, risk and uncertainty; financing and implementation; differential impacts of transportation improvements.
  

  • CIVL 8164 - Urban Transport Engr

    (3) A review of the transportation problem as it relates to development patterns in American cities. The theory and application to engineering and socioeconomic factors directed toward the formulation of models for conducting transportation studies.
  

  • CIVL 8165 - Geom Dsgn Trnsprtn Syst

    (3) Design of streets and highways with emphasis on the factors and features controlling safe and efficient vehicle operation; applications of design concepts to urban and rural systems, intersections, interchanges, safety appurtenances, and parking facilities. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4164/CIVL 6164  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8166 - Design Hgwy Airpt Pvmt

    (3) Design practices, materials, and testing of flexible and rigid pavements.
  

  • CIVL 8168 - Traffic Engr Operations

    (3) Theory of traffic control: traffic laws and ordinances; application of traffic control devices; analysis and design of traffic signal systems, parking control and design pedestrian control; one-way and unbalanced lane operation, roadway illumination; selected operational problems. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 4162/CIVL 6162  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8169 - Mass Transit Systems

    (3) Operational analysis of equipment and facility design and service characteristics of urban mass transit systems; analysis of capacity, speed, accessibility, terminal operations; study of financing, decision-making, administration and marketing policies and practices, trends in future transit technology.
  

  • CIVL 8170 - GW Cont Fate/Transport

    (3) Elements of ground water contamination and migration; study of various contaminant transport modeling techniques; analysis of numerical dispersion and stability criteria; chemical reactions; discussion of analytical solutions.
  

  • CIVL 8177 - Quantitative Hydrogeol

    (3) Analysis of ground water parameters; geostatistics of aquifer properties used in ground water modeling via various techniques; salt water intrusion. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 7195 /CIVL 8195  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8181 - Statistical Hydrol Modl

    (3) Current statistical techniques used in stochastic, deterministic, and parametric hydrologic models; emphasis on probability and frequency analysis; optimization methods; time series analysis and synthesis; sensitivity analysis; computer applications.
  

  • CIVL 8182 - Engr Sedimen & Erosion

    (3) Soil erosion and sedimentation process within a watershed; emphasis on means of controlling erosion and sediment from land-disturbing activities.
  

  • CIVL 8185 - Hydraul Open Channels

    (3) (8148) Phenomena accompanying flow of water in open channels, uniform and varied flow, critical conditions, backwater curves or water surface profiles, hydraulic jumps, hydraulic drops, and various design applications.
  

  • CIVL 8191 - Computer Appl Water Res

    (3) Application of current computer programs used in hydrology, hydraulics, sediment transport, groundwater flow, water quality, and water resources engineering and planning.
  

  • CIVL 8192 - River Engineering

    (3) River mechanics and principles governing river regulation and improvement, with emphasis on navigation and flood control structures. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 7185 /CIVL 8185  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8193 - Hydraul Sediment Transp

    (3) River mechanics and stream morphology governing hydraulics of bed loads and sediment transport in alluvial river system; current methods for conducting sediment investigation; engineering analysis procedures for design of stable channel system.
  

  • CIVL 8194 - Comp River Hydraulics

    (3) (8149) Advanced studies in computational open channel hydraulics; major emphasis on unsteady flow simulation in natural rivers, dynamic flood routing, sediment transport and transport of pollutants. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 7001 /CIVL 8001  and CIVL 7185 /CIVL 8185  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8195 - Groundwater Hydraulics

    (3) (Same as ESCI 7195 ) Geological contributions to ground water flow; ground water contribution to water demand and conjunctive use; well hydraulics, design and construction, pump selection; determine aquifer properties via field well tests.
  

  • CIVL 8196 - Urban Drainage

    (3) Flooding and pollution problems associated with urban areas; application of planning, analysis, and hydraulic design techniques for storm water and erosion control measures. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 7185 /CIVL 8185  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8197 - Ground Water Qual Cntrl

    (3) Analysis of ground water quality and contamination problems; study of multispecies chemical reactions and radioactive microbiological decay; techniques for monitoring, and site remediation of ground water problems. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 7170 /CIVL 8170  or permission of instructor.
  

  • CIVL 8261 - Traffic Flow Theory

    (3) This course will introduce to student the theories that seek to describe in a precise mathematical way the interactions between the vehicles, their operators, and the infrastructure. Different models and theories that characterize the flow of highway traffic, signalized or unsignalized intersections will be presented. A number of softwares will be introduced that are currently used in practice and in research to perform traffic impact studies using macroscopic, mesoscopic and microscopic traffic simulation. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 3161 or equivalent.
  

  • CIVL 8262 - Freight Demand Modeling

    (3) Introduce the concepts, modeling and solution methods of freight demand modeling.
  

  • CIVL 8263 - Intro. to Num. Opt. for Eng

    (3) Introduce the concepts, modeling and solution methods of unconstrained optimization and linear and integer programs. Topics include: convex analysis and polyhedral sets, unconstrained optimization methods (line search, trust region), the simplex method, duality theory, and decomposition principles.
  

  • CIVL 8264 - Simulation Modeling

    (3) Simulation modeling of complex, dynamic and stochastic transportation systems, model building, input and output statistical data analysis, use of simulation for design, evaluation, and improvement of these systems, introduction to simulation software, review of case studies.
  

  • CIVL 8265 - Intro to Intermodal Freight

    (3) An introduction to the real-world environment in which freight transportation systems are planned and operated. Emphasis is placed on the policies, methods and practices utilized in managing freight movements and intermodal transfers. Topics include the overall impact of freight transportation on the economy, individual modal operations, intermodal opportunities.
  

  • CIVL 8266 - Freight Terms and Distr Facils

    (3) Introduce state of the art and state of the practice in modeling of operations and management of intermodal freight and distribution facilities. Overview of the advanced in freight terminal and distribution facilities modeling, design, and operation. Special reference to network modeling of facility location, allocation, and routing. Planning, design, and operations or rail/road intermodal terminals, trans-modal facilities, marine container terminals, intermodal logistics centers, and warehouses. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of instructor for non-degree-seeking students.
  

  • CIVL 8267 - Maritime Economics

    (3) Introduce the concepts and explain how the shipping marker is organized. Topics include: Price and freight rates, key players, bulk and liner shipping, ship financing, forecasting, market cycles. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor
  

  • CIVL 8268 - Transport Network Flows

    (3) This course provides an analytical framework for network analysis. The course will discuss algorithms for finding transport network equilibrium flows and the applications that relate to these flows. Topics will include routing algorithms, transportation network design, and several solution algorithms. Mathematical rigor will be stressed and some basic programming will be expected.
  

  • CIVL 8269 - Quant Meth for Engr Dec Making

    (3) Overview quantitative methods for engineering decision making using software commonly used by the industry (e.g., Excel). Topics covered include: linear & integer programming, network models, project scheduling, inventory models, queuing models and simulation, multicriteria analysis and forecasting.
  

  • CIVL 8360 - Transp Econ & Decision Making

    (3) A comprehensive discussion of decision making using transportation engineering economic analysis. The course involves the use of mathematical tools required to understand the economic analysis principles to aid the transportation decision making process.
  

  • CIVL 8362 - Port Planning Mgmt & Operation

    (3) Overview of port planning, management and operations with strong reference to terminal processes and engineering aspects of port development, port functions and management models, port pricing and financing, port security and safety, environmental management and human resources management in ports.
  

  • CIVL 8363 - Discr. Choice Model for Transp

    (3) An in-depth study of discrete choice models, data collection, specification, estimation, statistical testing, forecasting, and application. By examining actual case studies of discrete choice methods, students will become familiar with problems of model formulation, estimation, testing, and forecasting. PREREQUISITE(S): CIVL 3161 or equivalent.
  

  • CIVL 8900 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8901 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8902 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8903 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8904 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8905 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8906 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8907 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8908 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8909 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8910 - Special Topics in Civil Engineering

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings.
  

  • CIVL 8991 - Projects

    (3) Independent investigation of problem selected in consultation with instructor; report required. Nine laboratory hours per week. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
  

  • CIVL 8993 - Project & Report

    (3) Independent study for students in non-thesis option program. Students demonstrate ability to pursue, complete, and report on project related to Civil Engineering practice. Written and oral report prepared for acceptance by faculty committee. Nine laboratory hours per week. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given. Nine laboratory hours per week.
  

  • CIVL 9000 - Dissertation

    (1-12) Grades of S, U, or IP will be given.

Communication
  

  • COMM 6011 - Communctn In Orgnztns

    (3) Communication systems and problems in contemporary organizations with emphasis on the role of communication in corporate culture and in organizational change.
  

  • COMM 6013 - Political Communication

    (3) Investigation of various forms of political communication; texts drawn primarily from current political disputes in the US; focus on improving basic skills of critical thinking and writing about civic life. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
  

  • COMM 6014 - Communication in Internet

    (3) Research and theories examining role of the Internet and new technologies in everyday interaction; interpersonal and group communication, language change, online communities and social networks, identity and self-presentation online.
  

  • COMM 6015 - Health Literacy

    (3) Development of health literacy as an area of concern in healthcare includiing patient/provider interactions, public health campaigns, health education, healthcare reform, and health insurance. PREREQUISITE(S): Permission of the instructor.
  

  • COMM 6016 - Public Health Campaigns

    (3) Examination of the fundamentals of public health communication as well as the latest public health communcation innovations, tools, technologies, research and strategies. PREREQUSITE: COMM 3012, or permission of instructor.
  

  • COMM 6210 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6211 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6212 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6213 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6214 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6215 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6216 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6217 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies. Grades of A-F, or IP will be given.
  

  • COMM 6218 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6219 - Special Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in the online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6220 - Special Topics in Film

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6221 - Special Topics in Film

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6222 - Special Topics in Film

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6223 - Special Topics in Film

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6224 - Special Topics in Film

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
  

  • COMM 6225 - Special Topics in Film

    (1-3) Topics are varied and announced in online class listings May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours when topic varies.
 

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