Civil Engineering
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- Postrequisite course sequence
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CHM11500 (4)
General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4.00. Stoichiometry; atomic structure; periodic properties; ionic and covalent bonding; molecular geometry; gases, liquids, and solids; crystal structure; thermochemistry; descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals. Required of students majoring in science and students in engineering who are not in CHM 12300. One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college chemistry required. CTL:IPS 1721 General Chemistry I w/lab ENGR13100 (2)
Trans Ideas To Innovation I Credit Hours: 2.00. A partnership between Schools and Programs within the College of Engineering, introduces students to the engineering professions using multidisciplinary, societally relevant content. Developing engineering approaches to systems, generating and exploring creative ideas, and use of quantitative methods to support design decisions. Explicit model-development activities (engineering eliciting activities, EEAs) engage students in innovative thinking across the engineering disciplines at Purdue. Experiencing the process of design and analysis in engineering including how to work effectively in teams. Developing skills in project management, engineering fundamentals, oral and graphical communication, logical thinking, and modern engineering tools (e.g., Excel and MATLAB). MA16100/16500 (4-5)
Pl Anly Geo Calc I Credit Hours: 5.00. Introduction to differential and integral calculus of one variable, with applications. Some schools or departments may allow only 4 credit hours toward graduation for this course. Designed for students who have not had at least a one-semester calculus course in high school, with a grade of “A” or “B”. Not open to students with credit in MA 16500. Demonstrated competence in college algebra and trigonometry. GE/COMM(WRIT) (3-4)
Written Communication Selective |
ENGR13200 (2)
Trans Ideas To Innovation II Credit Hours: 2.00. A partnership between Schools and Programs within the College of Engineering continues building on the foundation developed in ENGR 13100. Students take a more in depth and holistic approach to integrating multiple disciplines perspectives while constructing innovative engineering solutions to open-ended problems. Extending skills in project management engineering fundamentals, oral and graphical communication, logical thinking, team work, and modern engineering tools (e.g., Excel and MATLAB). PHYS17200 (4)
Modern Mechanics Credit Hours: 4.00. Introductory calculus-based physics course using fundamental interactions between atoms to describe Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, energy quantization, entropy, the kinetic theory of gases, and related topics in mechanics and thermodynamics. Emphasis is on using only a few fundamental principles to describe physical phenomena extending from nuclei to galaxies. 3-D graphical simulations and numerical problem solving by computer are employed by the student from the very beginning. CTL:IPS 1753 Calculus-based Physics I MA16200/16600 (4-5)
Pl Anly Geo Calc II Credit Hours: 5.00. Continuation of MA 16100. Vectors in two and three dimensions, techniques of integration, infinite series, conic sections, polar coordinates, surfaces in three dimensions. Some schools or departments may allow only 4 credit hours toward graduation for this course. GE/COMM(ORAL) (3)
Oral Communication Selective Elective/FYE (4)
FYE Engineering Selective |
MA26100 (4)
Multivariate Calculus Credit Hours: 4.00. Planes, lines, and curves in three dimensions. Differential calculus of several variables; multiple integrals. Introduction to vector calculus. Not open to students with credit in MA 27100. PHYS24100 (3)
Electricity Optics Credit Hours: 3.00. Electrostatics, current electricity, electromagnetism, magnetic properties of matter. Electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical optics. CE29700 (3)
Basic Mech I Statics Credit Hours: 3.00. Statics of particles. Rigid bodies: equivalent systems of forces, equilibrium. Centroids and centers of gravity. Static analysis of trusses, frames, and machines. Friction. Area moments of inertia. CE20300 (4)
Princ & Pract Geomtics Credit Hours: 4.00. Basic surveying measurements and computations for engineering project control, mapping, and construction layout; theory of observational errors and error propagation; fundamental concepts of horizontal and vertical control systems; use of topographic maps and plan-profile sheets; computation of horizontal and vertical curves; introduction to computer tools used in Civil Engineering. CM16400 (2)
Graphics For Civil Engineering And Construction An introductory course in the area of computer graphics documentation for civil engineering- and construction-related professions. Experiences focus on accepted industry graphic standards and their technical visual applications. The course emphasizes creation and distribution of graphics to enable communication. CE29202 (2)
Contemporary Issues In CE Credit Hours: 2.00. This course provides a forum on issues in the civil engineering profession in a contemporary context. Topics include professionalism and ethics, entrepreneurship, cultural differences, and collaborating globally. Students have interactions with engineering faculty and professionals outside the University. Guidance on the preparation of individual plans of study and information on civil engineering career options are provided. Students learn and apply fundamental aspects of written communication in professional settings. Emphasis is placed on delivery of technical and managerial content. Students will compile a professional portfolio of communication assignments, including lab reports prepared in other CE courses. |
MA26500 (3)
Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to linear algebra. Systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalization of matrices, applications. Not open to students with credit in MA 26200, 27200, 35000 or 35100. CE21101 (3)
Thermal & Energy Sciences Credit Hours: 3.00. This course includes applications of thermal science and energy fundamentals to civil engineering topics. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts of properties of materials, work, heat, internal energy, entropy, equilibrium, and relations derived from the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Example applications include: power plants; fluid flow in ducts/pipes; thermal properties of building/construction materials and processes; geothermal systems; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) processes; energy balances in buildings; refrigeration; hydroelectric power; contaminant transport in air, water, and soil; climate change; the urban heat island effect; and energy use in the transportation sector. CE27000 (4)
Introductory Structural Mechanics Credit Hours: 4.00. Loads; structural forms; analysis of axially loaded members, flexural members, torsional members; combined loading conditions; buckling. Basic behavioral characteristics of structural elements and systems illustrated by laboratory experiments. ME 27400 / CE 29800 (3)
Basic Mech II Dynamics Credit Hours: 3.00. Kinematics of particles. Kinetics of particles and systems of particles. Kinematics of rigid bodies. Mass moments of inertia. Kinetics of rigid bodies. Mechanical vibrations. |
MA26600 (3)
Ordinary Differ Equatn Credit Hours: 3.00. First order equations, second and n'th order linear equations, series solutions, solution by Laplace transform, systems of linear equations. It is preferable but not required to take MA 26500 either first or concurrently. Not open to students with credit in MA 26200, 27200, 36000, 36100, or 36600. CE33500 (4)
Civil Engineering Materials Credit Hours: 4.00. An introduction to the relationships between fundamental structure of materials and their properties presented through a combination of materials science and engineering approaches. Emphasis on materials of particular interest for civil engineering applications, including metals, aggregates, portland cement concrete, bituminous materials, asphalt binders, asphalt mixtures, wood, polymers, composites, and masonry. Laboratory exercises illustrate atomic structure, elastic and inelastic properties, and demonstrate applications of selected principles of mechanics, testing of aggregates, as well as designing and testing of asphalt and concrete mixtures. CE34000 (3)
Hydraulics Credit Hours: 3.00. Fluid properties; hydrostatics; kinematics and dynamics of fluid flows; conservation of mass, energy, and momentum; flows in pipes and open channels. Formal laboratory experiments. CE34300 (1)
Elem Hydraulics Lab Credit Hours: 1.00. The laboratory covers basic concepts in analysis of experimental data and methods in hydraulic measurements. A variety of simple laboratory experiments illustrating the principles of hydraulics are performed. TE (3)
Technical Elective |
STAT 51100 (3)
Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3.00. Descriptive statistics; elementary probability; sampling distributions; inference, testing hypotheses, and estimation; normal, binomial, Poisson, hypergeometric distributions; one-way analysis of variance; contingency tables; regression. For statistics majors and minors, credit should be allowed in no more than one of STAT 30100, STAT 30301, STAT 35000, STAT 35500, STAT 50100, and in no more than one of STAT 50300 and STAT 51100. Prerequisite: Two semesters of college calculus. CE39800 (3)
Intro CE Systems Dsgn Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to engineering economy and systems analysis. A systematic approach to the engineering method of design and problem solving. CE39201 (2)
Technical Communication In CE Credit Hours: 2.00. This course will build upon the technical communication components of CE 29202, adding instruction in oral communication, projects, and working in teams. This course involves both individual and team assignments intended to offer students the opportunity to practice preparing and delivering written correspondence and reports, as well as oral presentations. These activities may be coordinated with other CE courses being taken by students in CE 39201. TE (3)
Technical Elective TE (3)
Technical Elective TE (3)
Technical Elective |
Elective/Science (3)
Basic Science Selective TE (3)
Technical Elective TE (3)
Technical Elective TE (3)
Technical Elective |
CE49800 (3)
C E Design Project Credit Hours: 3.00. Planning, design, and analysis of a civil project; an integrated and realistic group project involves as much as possible all major aspects of the civil engineering profession. TE (3)
Technical Elective TE (3)
Technical Elective TE (3)
Technical Elective Elective (0-3)
Elective |
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