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CEE 363 Steel Design I
Credits: (3,1,0) Prerequisite: CEE 262, CEE 261
Introduction. Types of structural steel members. Specifications and building codes. Design
philosophies. Steels and properties. Stress-strain curve. Design of tension members. Design of
structural fasteners. Welding; types of joints and welds and design. Design of compression
members; columns and plates.

CEE 461 Structural Analysis II
Credits: 3 (3,1,0) Prerequisite: CEE 261
Linear analysis of indeterminate structures such as plane trusses and frames structures using the
stiffness matrix method. Software applications on structural analysis of determinate and
indeterminate structures. Calculation of wind and seismic loads on structures using building
codes.

CEE 342 Environmental Engineering Processes
Credits: 3 (2,1,2) Prerequisite: CEE 241, CEE 341
Course covers water quality control systems. Physical-chemical unit processes applied to systems
designed for treatment of municipal and industrial waters. It also covers processes involved in the
biological treatment of wastewater. Aerobic and anaerobic treatment, sludge stabilization, and
nutrient removal.

Electives Courses

CEE 422 Contracts, Specifications and Quantity Surveying
Credits: 3 (2,1,2) Prerequisites: CEE 322

The course focuses on the structure of construction documents and their interrelationships. Items
covered include: means of contract procurements; standard agreements, general and particular
contract conditions; construction drawings; administrative and procedural requirements for
construction; and the various types of contracts relating to the construction business. Technical
specifications and methods of quantity surveying are the focus of most of the lab work.

CEE 423 Construction Safety
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: Senior Level Standing

This course explores Safety practices in the construction industry & the broad range of topics
related to construction projects safety. Items covered include: regulations and standards;
construction projects hazard avoidance concepts and techniques; plant safety applications,
management and its safety responsibilities; analytical trees and fault tree analysis; risk
assessment, emergency planning, personal protection and first aid; and the role of information
systems in safety management. The course is designed to assist the student with the
implementation of safe healthy practices in engineering projects.

CEE 424 BIM Construction Management
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: Senior Level Standing

This course provides solid hand-on knowledge about BIM through the understanding of its