College Catalog
CIV Civil Engineering
Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for localL and S for stateS. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”
UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIV | 111 | Soils and Foundations | 4 (2-4) | Fall |
Prerequisite: EGR-251S
Corequisite: None
This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both analysis and testing procedures. Topics include index properties, classification, stress analysis, compressibility, compaction, dewatering, excavation, stabilization, settlement, and foundations. Upon completion, students should be able to perform basic soil tests and analyze engineering properties of soil.(2013 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIV | 221 | Steel and Timber Design | 3 (2-3) | Fall |
Prerequisite: EGR-251S
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the basic elements of steel and timber structures. Topics include strength of materials applications, the analysis and design of steel and timber beams, columns, and connections and concepts of structural detailing. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze, design, and draw simple plans using Computer Aided Drafting and Design software (CADD).(2013 FA)
| Prefix | Number | Title | Hours | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIV | 222 | Reinforced Concrete | 3 (2-3) | Spring |
Prerequisite: EGR-251S
Corequisite: None
This course introduces the basic elements of reinforced concrete structures. Topics include analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings, and retaining walls. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze and design components of a structure using reinforced concrete and draw simple plans using Computer Aided Drafting and Design software (CADD).(2013 FA)