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CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Core Courses

EM 203 Statics
Credits: 3 (3,1,0) Prerequisite: MATH 113, PHY 105 and CEE 101

An introduction to the analysis and solution of engineering design problems related to particles
and rigid bodies in equilibrium. Primary concepts include the concepts of force systems; vector
analysis, moments and couples in 2D and 3D; equilibrium of force systems; analysis of structures;
plan trusses and frames; distributed force system; centroids and composite bodies; area moments
of inertia; analysis of beams; and friction.

CEE 202 Dynamics
Credits: 3 (3,1,0) Prerequisite: MATH 113, PHY 105, EM 203

This course deals with dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, applications of free-body diagrams,
Newton's second law, the impulse-momentum method and the work-energy principle to solve
dynamic problems in mechanical systems. In addition, topics such as Kinematics of rectilinear,
curvilinear motion of particles, Kinematics of rotation and plane motion of rigid bodies are also
covered.

BIO 101 Biology
Credits: 3 (3,1,0) Prerequisite: CHM 101
Course covers major fields and fundamental principles of biology. Fundamental studies in biology
emphasizing the unity and diversity of life. Topics include the basic chemistry of biological
processes, cell types and organelles, energy harvesting and energy producing pathways, cell and
life cycles, genetics, DNA structure, genes, natural selection, population genetics, and
phylogenetic analysis.

GEO 201 GEOLOGY
Credits: 3 (3,1,0) Prerequisites: None
Major principles of physical geology covering the structure of the Earth, plate tectonics, volcanism
and other mountain building processes, the surface erosion process, and the formation and
properties of minerals and rocks. Course covers application of geological knowledge to civil
engineering problems such as landslide, subsidence and earthquake etc. and engineering
classification of soils.

EM 301 Surveying
Credits: 3 (2,0,3) Prerequisites: STAT 101
A course on the theory and applications of measurements and errors; linear measurements;
surveying principles and instruments; leveling; angles, bearings, and azimuths; stadia
measurements; traversing–field aspects; traverse computations and adjustment; topographic
surveying; profiles and cross-sections; areas, volumes, and earthwork calculations; triangulation;
fundamentals of surveying for building and infrastructure construction; setting out horizontal and
vertical curves; setting out engineering structures and construction projects. Hands on experience
with a wide variety of common surveying equipment, including use and operation of levels,
theodolites, total station, and GPS.