UNB
Civil Engineering offers a variety of courses in all the
major Civil Engineering disciplines.
Core Civil courses are taught by
Civil Engineering faculty members, while Core Non-Civil courses are offered by
other Departments to round out the curriculum. Civil Technical
Electives give students the opportunity to specialize in various
Civil Engineering disciplines.
Civil Engineering Core Courses (70 Credit Hours)
CE 1023 (4 ch) Statics for Engineers
Forces and moments are introduced with vector algebra, followed by the application of equilibrium conditions for particles and rigid bodies. Free body diagrams (FBD’s) are used to analyze trusses, frames and machines, as well as internal member forces (bending moment and shear force diagrams). Additional topics include friction, centroids, and moments of inertia. Prerequisite: PHYS 1081 Corequisite: MATH 1003.
(3C 2T)
CE
2023 (5 ch) Mechanics of Materials
Elastic and plastic stress, strain; behaviour of beams and
columns; torsion; material strength.
Prerequisite: CE 1023.
Co-requisite: MATH 1013.
(3C 3L)
CE 2033 (5 ch) Structural Analysis
Influence lines, calculation of deflections, flexibility analysis, stiffness analysis and approximate analysis.
Prerequisite: CE 2023.
(3C 3L)
CE2113 (4 ch) Soil Mechanics I
Consolidation, shear strength, stresses under loaded areas, effects of water on soil behaviour.
Prerequisites: GEOL 1001, GEOL 1026, CE 2023.
Co-requisites: CE 2703 or CHE 2703.
(3C 3L+*)
CE
2512 (4 ch) Materials for Civil Engineers
The manufacture and use of Portland cement, concrete and concrete
products. Structure, production, physical properties and use
of ferrous and nonferrous metals, bituminous materials, wood
and plastics. Preservation of materials.
Prerequisite: CHE 2501.
(3C, 2L)
CE
2703 (4 ch) Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Physical properties of liquids and gases, fluid statics, kinematics
of fluid flow, energy considerations in steady flow, momentum
and dynamic forces in fluid flow, fluid measurements, introduction
to forces on immersed bodies.
Prerequisites: CE 1023, MATH 1013.
(3C 1T)
CE
3053 (4 ch) Reinforced Concrete Design I
Introduction to the design of reinforced concrete structural
elements by limit states design. Design of beams and one way
slabs for flexure and shear, bond and development of reinforcement,
serviceability limits, columns, and footing design.
Prerequisite: CE 2033.
Co-requisite: CE 2512.
(3C 2L)
CE
3063 (4 ch) Structural Steel Design I
Introduction to the National Building Code followed by design of tension and compression members, tresses and beams, plate griders and coneections in steel. Prerequisite: CE 2033.
(3C 2L)
CE
3123 (4 ch) Foundation Engineering I
Lateral earth pressures, shallow and deep foundations, stability
of cuts and slopes.
Prerequisite: CE 2113.
(3C 1T)
CE
3201 (5 ch) Transportation Engineering
Principles of transportation engineering: modal characteristics,
travel demand functions, traffic flow theories and models,
and vehicle-track principles. Highway transportation classification,
elements and design principles. Laboratory work is field-oriented
and involves elementary traffic studies.
Prerequisite: STAT 2593.
(3C 3L)
CE
3403 (4 ch) Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Introduces the problems and principles of control or modification
of the environment. Considers an environmental dimension to
all planning, design and analysis functions carried out by
engineers.
Restricted to students with at least 60 ch completed.
(3C 3L)
CE 3603 (3 ch) Construction Engineering I
Responsibilities and relationships of participants in the construction industry. Standard contract documents, contractor resources and project control.
Restricted to students with at least 60 ch successfully completed.
(2C 1T)
CE
3713 (5 ch) Hydraulics and Hydrology
Water flow in pipes; computer-based analysis of pipe networks;
characteristics of pumps; open channel flow; similitude and
dimensional analysis. The hydrological cycle; precipitation,
runoff and hydrograph analysis; the rational method; flood
and drought frequency analysis; groundwater flow.
Prerequisites: CE 2703 or CHE 2703.
(3C 3L)
CE
3933 (3 ch) Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers
Numerical methods appropriate to the solution of deterministic
problems in civil engineering. Considers root finding, interpolation,
integration, solution of systems of algebraic equations, ordinary
and partial differential equations.
Prerequisites: CS 1003 or equivalent, MATH 1013, MATH 1503, MATH 2513.
(3C)
CE
3963 (3 ch) Engineering Economy
Basic methods of engineering economy including time value
of money, compound interest models, interest and discount
rates, and depreciation; critical path methods. Emphasis is
placed on commonly used computational procedures.
Restricted to students with at least 60 ch completed.
Prerequisite: CS 1003 or equivalent.
(3C)
CE
3973 (3 ch) Technical Communications
Written, oral and visual communications are covered. Written
communication skills are enhanced through the preparation
of engineering documents. Oral communications topics include
public speaking and rules of order for conducting a meeting.
Visual communications include the use of videotape equipment,
preparation of transparencies and slides for projection, and
preparation and projection of computer generated images. Students
are responsible for organizing a technical conference.
Restricted to students with at least 60 ch completed.
Prerequisites: ENGG 1003.
(2C 2T) [W]
CE
4613 (3 ch) Construction Engineering II
Construction of temporary works and construction methods.
Includes excavations, trenches, stabilization, sheet piling,
cofferdams, formwork, falsework, scaffolding, failure and
accident statistics, costs and liability. Emphasis on application
of the NB Occupational Health and Safety Commission Act and
Regulations to construction.
Restricted to students with at least 110 ch completed.
Prerequisite: CE3603.
(3C)
CE 4923 (3 ch) Systems Design
Techniques such as multiple linear regression, stepwise regression, time series analysis, forecasting, nonparametric tests, and optimization are applied to the design and operation of civil engineering systems.
Prerequisite: STAT 2593.
(3C)
CE 4973 (4 ch) Team Design Project
Working in teams, students will complete an engineering design project that draws on their knowledge and skills obtained in previous courses. Student teams will design a structure, system, or process to meet a broad range of specified constraints. Students will manage their projects professionally, prepare a comprehensive written report, and present their design work orally. Restricted to students with at least 120ch completed.
Prerequisite: CE 3973.
(1C 6L) [W]
Non-Civil Engineering Core (65 credit hours)
PHYS 1081 (5 ch) Foundations of Physics for Engineers
An introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics. Vector analysis and its application to the analysis of the motion of particles and rigid bodies. Newton's three laws of motion. The kinematics and dynamics of particle motion along straight and curved paths. Work, energy, impulse and momentum of particles and rigid bodies. An introduction to the rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis, moments of inertia, angular momentum. Simple Harmonic Motion. Co-requisites: ( MATH 1003 or MATH 1053 ), ( MATH 1503 , or MATH 2213 , or equivalent). NOTES: Credit can be obtained in only one of PHYS 1061 , 1071 or 1081.
(3C 3L)
CHE
2501 (3 ch) Materials Science
Principles relating the properties and behaviour of engineering materials to their structure; atomic bonding forces and strength of interatomic and intermolecular bonding forces, atomic arrangements in solids, structural imperfections and atom movements in solids; principles of phase diagrams and their application to multiphase materials, with particular reference to the iron-carbon system; mechanical and electrical properties of engineering material; semiconductors, polymers and ceramics; and their relation to internal structure. Prerequisites: ( CHEM 1982/1987 or equivalent), MATH 1013 .
Note: credit will not be given for both CHE 2501 and CHE 2503.
(3C)
CHE2506 (1 ch) Materials Science Laboratory
Laboratory experiments are conducted to illustrate behaviour of materials and other concepts covered in CHE 2501. Co-requisite: CHE 2501.
(3L*)
CHEM
1982 (3 ch) General Applied Chemistry
Intended primarily for non-science majors. Building on examples from environmental chemistry, polymers, fuel cells and corrosion, this course covers chemical material properties, solutions & solubility, kinetics & equilibrium, acids & bases, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: 70% in Grade 12 Chemistry.
(3C 1T)
CHEM 1987 (2 ch) General Chemistry Lab
Intended primarily for non-science majors students. Topics include: ideal gases, heats and rates of reactions, chemical equilibria, acid-base equilibria, redox titrations, and voltaic cells. WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details). Prerequisite: 70% in Grade 12 Chemistry. Co-requisite: CHEM 1982.
(3L)
CS
1003 (4 ch) Introduction to Computer Programming
Introduction to the use of digital computers for problem solving and communicating solutions. Covers use of procedures, decision, loops and arrays focusing on scientific and engineering problem analysis, algorithm design, and program structure. Also includes organizing, tabulating, and graphing program output with different software tools to communicate results. This course is currently taught primarily in Matlab. Prerequisite: High School Mathematics. Corequisites: PHYS 1081 or equivalent, or permission from instructor.
(3C 1T 3*L)
ECON
1073 (3 ch) Economics for Engineers
An introductory course designed for students in engineering and computer science programs. Topics covered include price, production and cost theory; aggregate supply, aggregate demand; money and banking; public finance; and international economics. Open only to engineering and computer science students. Students who take this course may not take any other first year economics course for credit.
(3C)
ENGG 1001 Engineering Practice Lecture Series
A guest lecture series intended to introduce students to the engineering profession. Speakers from various engineering disciplines and job functions share their career experiences and discuss exciting engineering projects underway in the region.
(1C)
ENGG 1003 (4 ch) Engineering Technical Communications
Oral, written and visual communication skills are developed as important tools used by engineers. Technical writing style is taught through the preparation of reports and summaries, and oral communication skills are improved through public speaking and the preparation of formal presentations. Computer-aided design is introduced and used to enhance visualization skills. The importance of information literacy is stressed. Various types of engineering drawings are presented and engineering unit conversions are practiced.
(2C 3L)
ENGG 1015 (2 ch) Introduction to Engineering Design and Probable Solutions
This course introduces engineering design methodology and develops basic problem solving techniques. Under the supervision of senior students and with the guidance of industry engineers, students work both individually and in teams on real engineering design projects for the local community in a simulated engineering consulting environment. Project planning, team- building, leadership and responsible care are discussed. Laboratories are used to demonstrate problem solving techniques for analytical and open-ended problems, and life-long learning is emphasized by having students integrate co-requisite and researched material into a structured design process. Co-Requisites: ENGG 1003 , PHYS 1081 , MATH 1003 , MATH 1503
(1C 2L)
ENGG 4013 (3 ch) Law & Ethics for Engineers
General introduction to the legal and ethical aspects of engineering practice. Social responsibilities of engineers, the engineering act and code of ethics, occupational health and safety, sustainable development, environmental stewardship, employment equity, legal duties and liabilities of the professional engineer, contracts, the tort of negligence, labour law, intellectual and industrial property, conflict resolution. Restricted to students with at least 100 ch in the engineering program. Limited enrollment; priority given to students in their final year of engineering.
(3C)
ESCI 1001 (3 ch) The Earth: Its
Origin, Evolution and Age
Novas and Supernovas; The Solar Nebula Theory, Catastrophism and Uniformitarianism. Earth as a heat engine. Origin, growth and main features of the Earth's crust. Origin and evolution of oceans, continents and the atmosphere. The rock cycle, seafloor spreading, plate tectonics, mountain building and deformation of the Earth's crust. Earthquakes, igneous and metamorphic processes and their products, including mineral resources. Credit can be obtained for only one of GEOL 1001 or GEOL 1063 .
(3C)
ESCI
1026 (2 ch) Geology Lab for Engineers
An introductory study covering topographic and geological maps (bedrock and surficial) and their interpretation; construction of cross sections; identification of common minerals, igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; geological structures (map analysis as a predictive tool); dating and the geological time scale; coastal processes; mass wasting (especially the recognition and amelioration of hazards related to debris flows, avalanche and landslides); and glaciations and glacial deposits (especially glacial deposits in eastern Canada and their significance to engineers).
(3L)
GGE
1001 (5 ch) Introduction to Geodesy and Geomatics
Introductory geodesy and geomatics. Measuring geometry (surveying, hydrography, satellite positioning, navigation, photogrammetry and remote sensing, ocean mapping). Understanding measurements (introductory uncertainty & estimation theory). Managing geographic information. Applications of geomatics techniques, including creation of topographic plans from electronic total stations.
(3C 3L)
GGE
1803 (2 ch) Practicum for Civil Engineers
Two weeks of practical exercises following spring examinations.
Involves optical distance measurement; trigonometric heighting;
taping; balancing angles, height differences, traverses; horizontal
circular curves; vertical curves; area &volume computations;
stream gauging; elementary photogrammetry.
Prerequisite: GGE 1001 or equivalent.
HIST
3925 (3 ch) Technology and Society (A)
Examines contemporary ideas about how technology shapes and is shaped by society and culture, historically and today. Considers theories of technological determinism, technology and religious thought, the role of innovation in industrialization and economic growth; the problems of regulating risky technologies; the impact of Information Technology, and the shaping of Canadian science and technology policy. Restriction: Not open to students who have taken HIST 2925 . Equivalent to SOCI 2534.
(3C)[W]
MATH
1003 (3 ch) Introduction to Calculus I
Functions and graphs, limits, derivatives of polynomial, log, exponential and trigonometric functions. Curve sketching and extrema of functions. NOTE: Credit will not be given for both MATH 1003 and 1823 . Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 60% in New Brunswick high school courses: Trigonometry and 3-space, Advanced Math with an Introduction to Calculus, or equivalent courses; and a passing score on the Department of Mathematics and Statistics placement test.
(4C)
MATH
1013 (3 ch) Introduction to Calculus II
Definition of the integral, fundamental theorem of Calculus, Techniques of integration, improper integrals. Ordinary differential equations. Taylor polynomials and series. Prerequisite: MATH 1003 .
(4C)
MATH
1503 (3 ch) Introduction to Linear Algebra
Lines and Planes, The Geometry and Algebra of vectors, Systems of linear equations, Matrix Algebra, Linear Independence, Linear Transformations, Determinants, Complex numbers, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, Diagonalization, Rotation matrices, Quadratic forms, Least squares. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of 60% in New Brunswick high school courses: Trigonometry and 3-space, Advanced Math with an Introduction to Calculus, or equivalent courses. Note: Credit will not be given for both MATH 1503 and MATH 2213 .
(3C)
MATH
2513 (4 ch) Multivariable Calculus for Engineers
Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector functions, Green's and Stokes' Theorems. Note: Credit will be given for courses in only one of the sequences MATH2003/ 2013 or MATH2503 / 2513 . Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in MATH1013. Prerequisite: MATH 1013 and MATH 1503 .
(4C)
SOCI 2534 (3 ch) Technology and Social Change
Examines the relationship between technology and social change, such as the sources and effects of technical change, the control of technology, and the origin and nature of controversies involving modern technologies.
Equivalent to HIST 3925.
(3C) [W]
STAT
2593 (3 ch) Probability and Statistics for Engineers
Probability spaces: combinatorial probability; conditional probability and independence. Random variables: discrete distributions; continuous distributions; expectation, variance, and covariance; linear combinations. Statistics: descriptive and graphical statistics; sampling distributions. Inference: point estimation; confidence intervals; hypothesis tests; paired data designs; two sample inference. Prerequisite: MATH 1013. .Note: Credit can be obtained for only one of STAT 2043 , 2253 , 2263 , 2264 , or 2593.
(3C)
Core
Civil
Core
Non-Civil
Civil Technical Electives
Natural Science Electives
Complementary Studies Electives
Civil Technical Electives (14-18 Credit Hours)
CE
5013 (3 ch) Earthquake Engineering
Historic and analytic evaluation of the effect of earthquakes
on structures. The analytic evaluation will be based on an
analysis of the dynamic response of the structural system
when modelled as a single or multidegree of freedom system.
Structural design concepts which minimize the effects of earthquakes
will also be covered.
Prerequisite: CE 2033.
(3C)
CE 5023 (4 ch) Introduction to Finite Elements
Introduction to the theory of finite elements in the stress and displacement analysis of structures and to the use of related software. The technique will be introduced by reference to the development of the triangle family of finite elements using fundamental principles of mechanics relating to equilibrium, compatibility and force-deformation behaviour.
Prerequisites: CE 2023, CE 2033.
(3C 1L)
CE 5033 (4 ch) Bridge Design
Design of girder, truss, rigid frame, and continuous bridges
with special emphasis on highway bridges. Economics and layout
of bridges, optimum proportions, influence lines and moment
envelopes for indeterminate structural systems.
Prerequisites: CE 2033, CE 3053, CE 3063.
(3C 3L)
CE 5043 (4 ch) Structural Engineering
Advanced methods of structural analysis and design, including matrix stiffness analysis of plane structures (trusses, beams and frames). Fundamental concepts related to the stiffness method are introduced during the development of a simple computer program for plane frame analysis, and approximate methods of analysis are used to check computer solutions.
Prerequisites: CE 2033 and either CE 3053 or CE 3063.
(3C 2L)
CE 5053 (4 ch) Reinforced Concrete Design II
Continuation of CE 3053. Includes a review of fexure and shear
requirements for limit states design, serviceability limits
and deflection calculations, torsion, slender columns, continuity,
two-way slabs, and footing design. Consideration of prestressed
concrete, strut-and-tie modeling, and comparison with ACI
design code requirements. Requires a group design project.
Prerequisite(s): CE 2033, CE 3053.
(3C 3L)
CE 5063 (4 ch) Structural Steel Design II
Materials behaviour, plastic design principles, tension and
compression members, beams and connections. Numerical stability
analysis, multistorey building design. Computer applications.
Prerequisite: CE 2033, CE 3053, CE 3063.
(3C 2L)
CE 5073 (4 ch) Structural Masonry Design
Review of structural principles and codes relating to masonry
and properties of masonry components; analysis and design
of components; architectural and construction considerations
related to masonry.
Prerequisites: CE 2033, CE 3053, CE 3063.
(3C 2L)
CE 5083 (3 ch) Structural Wood Design
Introduction to structural principles and codes relating to
wood design. Consideration will be given to the design of
individual elements (beams, columns, etc.) and systems of
elements (shear walls, laminated bridge decks, etc.), as well
as available computer software to assist in wood design.
Prerequisite: CE 2033.
(3C)
CE
5113 (4 ch) Soil Mechanics II
Soil mechanics principles, elastic and plastic stress conditions,
arching, compression and consolidation, bearing capacity,
stability, drainage.
Prerequisite: CE 3123.
(3C 2L)
CE 5132 (3 ch) Foundation Engineering II
A continuation of earlier soils engineering courses dealing
with shallow foundations (including design of reinforced concrete
footings), deep foundations, excavations, cofferdams and factors
relating to foundation design.
Prerequisite: CE 3123.
(3C)
CE 5141 (3 ch) Embankments I
Engineering for earthfill structures such as dams, dykes,
causeways and other embankment structures employed in civil
engineering projects.
Prerequisite: CE 2113.
(3C)
CE 5153 (4 ch) Environmental Geotechnics
Design of sanitary landfills, with emphasis on clay liners
and composite liners. Properties of geosynthetics. Geotechnical
properties of municipal solid waste. Landfilling procedures.
Hydrological evaluation of sanitary landfills. Site selection.
Prerequisite: CE 3123.
(3C 3L*)
CE 5201 (4 ch) Road Materials and Structures
Soil classification, compaction, and stabilization for optimum
use in road construction. Structural and hydraulic aspects
of small scale drainage systems for roads.
Prerequisites: CE 2113, CE 3713.
(3C 2L)
CE 5212 (4 ch) Pavement Design I
A study of the design and construction of highway pavements.
Production and testing of bituminous materials, design of
bituminous mixtures, thickness design for flexible pavements,
design of rigid pavements, and construction methods.
Prerequisite: CE 2113.
(3C 3L)
CE 5222 (4 ch) Traffic Engineering
Single vehicle and traffic stream characteristics; traffic
studies; surveys, and analysis; traffic control devices; operations
and economics of intersections and interchanges; traffic accident
studies; legal and administrative aspects.
Prerequisite: CE 3201.
(3C 3L)
CE 5232 (4 ch) Transport Facility Design
Topics focus on the analysis and design of highway and rail infrastructure and incorporate the economic, environmental and operational issues associated with facility development. Aerodrome planning, airport design standards and capacity concepts are also discussed. Special lectures will cover topics such as airport operations, pipeline construction techniques and marine vessel and port design.
Prerequisite: CE 3201.
(3C 2L) [W]
CE 5241 (3 ch) Introduction to Pavement Management Systems
Basic concepts in pavement management; programming of investments
over a network of roads; optimization of individual level
project investment; pavement evaluation techniques; structure
and manipulation of data banks for pavement management systems.
Prerequisite: CE 3201.
(3C)
CE 5313 (3 ch) Urban Planning
Introduction to city and regional planning. The evolution
of cities, discussion of planning in municipal administration,
principles of land use, urban transportation, municipal services,
subdivision design, comprehensive planning, master plans,
programs, planning studies, and the administration and enforcement
of planning regulations.
Restricted to students with at least 90 ch completed.
(3C) [W]
CE 5342 (3 ch) Site Planning
To better appreciate the comprehensive nature of site analysis
and the physical, social and environmental impacts of engineering
works on a site and its surroundings. To incorporate site
characteristics to enhance a project in terms of costs, appearance
and energy efficiency.
This course will be limited to a maximum of 18 persons.
Restricted to students with at least 90 ch completed.
Prerequisite: CE 5313.
(2C 3L)
CE 5402 (3 ch) Environmental Planning for Capital Works
Application of environmental principles in the planning, design
and construction of civil engineering projects including highways,
pipelines and land developments. Elements of the environmental
planning process and characteristics of environmental risk
analysis as they relate to environmental impact assessment
are stressed.
Restricted to students with at least 90 ch completed.
Prerequisite: CE 3403.
(2C 2L) [W]
CE
5411 (4 ch) Water Supply and Wastewater Removal
Layout and design of water and sewer systems including analysis
of alternatives in system requirements. Specific topics include
water and wastewater volumes, transportation and distribution
of water, collection and conveyance of wastewater, and pumping
stations for water and wastewater systems.
Prerequisite: CE 3713.
(3C 2L)
CE 5421 (4 ch) Water Quality and Treatment
Applied water chemistry, epidemiological analysis, water analysis, water treatment processes and design, water treatment systems and plant design, public health issues and case studies. The content is tailored towards drinking water quality and treatment issues. This will be supplemented by detailed design of unit operations and processes involved in the treatment of drinking water.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1982 (or equivalent), and CE 3403 or CHE 2004, or permission of course instructor.
(3C 2L)
CE 5432 (4 ch) Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control
Applied wastewater microbiology, wastewater analysis (physical, chemical, and biological), wastewater treatment processes, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment and management, wastewater treatment systems and plant design. The course content will focus on treatment and management issues of wastewater from industrial, municipal, and domestic sources. Pollution control strategies and protocols are also examined.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1982 (or equivalent), and CE 3403 or CHE 2004, or permission of course instructor.
(3C 2L)
CE 5473 (1 ch) Elements of Environmental Engineering for Chemical Engineers
Applications of microbiology in environmental engineering. Microscopic examination and biological tests of water and wastewater samples. Restricted to Chemical Engineering students with at least 90 ch completed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1982 or equivalent, CHE 2004, or permission from course instructor.
(1C 1L)
CE 5503 (4 ch) Concrete Technology
In this course the properties of cement and concrete materials are studied. Topics include (i) materials for concrete, such as portland cements, supplementary cementing materials, aggregates, and chemical admixtures; (ii) procedures for mix proportioning, batching, mixing, transporting, handling, placing, consolidating, finishing, and curing concrete; (iii) precautions necessary during hot- and cold-weather concreting; (iv) causes and methods of controlling volume changes; (v) commonly used control tests for quality concrete; (vi) introduction to special types of concrete. Applicable ASTM, AASHTO, ACI, and CSA standards are discussed.
Prerequisite CE 2512.
(3C 2L)
CE 5603 (4 ch) Construction Equipment and Methods
The use and application of equipment in the construction industry;
engineering fundamentals applicable to construction engineering
and management practice. Lifting, excavating, transporting,
compacting and tunnelling equipment; equipment finance, costs
and economics are covered. Application of computers in construction
equipment and methods.
Restricted to students with at least 100 ch successfully completed.
Prerequisite: CE 3603
(3C 1T)
CE 5612 (3 ch) Construction: Financial and Industry Issues
The course focuses on the financial aspects of construction including methods and techniques for: estimating costs of construction; project financing and managing risks; and monitoring and controlling costs. The course will also introduce current issues within the industry, primarily from the financial perspective (e.g., infrastructure management, sustainable construction, quality management, technology adoption). Restricted to students with at least 100 ch successfully completed. Prerequisite: CE 4613.
(3C)
CE 5623 (4 ch) Project Management
Application of management methods for construction projects.
Emphasis on supervisory management, contracts, and management
methods. Application of critical path methodology for work
organization and management control, including planning and
scheduling, resource management, optimization techniques and
cost control methods.
Restricted to students with at least 100 ch successfully completed.
Prerequisite: CE 3603
(3C 1T)
CE 5702 (4 ch) Open Channel Hydraulics
Fundamental concepts of specific energy, velocity distribution
in open channels; uniform flow in channels; gradually varied
steady flow, water surface profiles, backwater computations,
transitions; rapidly varied steady flow, hydraulic jumps,
flow over spillway sections; introduction to unsteady flow.
Prerequisite: CE 3713
(3C 2L)
CE 5742 (4 ch) Engineering Hydrology
Elements of hydrometeorolgy, precipitation, storm analysis,
stream gauging, ground water hydraulics, evaporation, runoff,
hydrograph analysis, unit hydrograph techniques, stream flow
routing, flood frequency analysis, snowmelt, introduction
to flood forecasting.
Prerequisite: CE 3713
(3C 2L) [W]
CE 5753 (4 ch) Engineering Hydrogeology
Covers important topics in quantitative hydrogeology, including:
principles of saturated and unsaturated groundwater flow,
solutions to groundwater flow problems, well hydraulics and
pumping tests, introductory groundwater geochemistry, and
contaminant migration and attenuation processes in groundwater.
Prerequisite: CE 2703 or
CHE 2703, GEOL 1001, GEOL 1026
(3C 3L)
CE 5913 (1 ch) Special Studies in Civil Engineering I
(See description for CE 5933)
CE 5923 (2 ch) Special Studies in Civil Engineering II
(See description for CE 5933)
CE 5933 (3 ch) Special Studies in Civil Engineering III
With
the approval of the Department Chair and under the guidance
of a member of the faculty, a student may perform special
studies and investigations related to the undergraduate program.
The extent of the work will determine the amount of credit.
Students may receive credit(s) for one of CE 5913, CE 5923,
and CE 5933 only.
Restricted to students with at least 110 ch completed.
CE 5943 (4 ch) Research Project
Each student will work on an approved research project. The student will: present a proposal which will serve as a basis for the project; carry out work on the project with the guidance of a faculty member; submit written progress reports at specified times; write a final report at the completion of the project; present the subject of the report orally. Prerequisite: CE 3973. Restricted to Civil Engineering students in their final year with at least a 3.0 GPA in the previous assessment year or a 3.0 CGPA.
(1C 6L) [W]
Natural Science Elective (3 credit hours)
APSC 2023
(3 ch) Survey of 19th & 20th Century Physics
An introduction to ideas developed in Physics over the last two centuries. Topics will be drawn from Thermodynamics, Geometric and Physical Optics, Relativity, Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 1081 or equivalent, MATH 1013 or MATH 1063 .
(3C)
BIOL 1621 (3 ch) Topics in Biology I : Life on a Changing Planet
This course will introduce students to the biodiversity, ecology, and evolution of life on Earth through exploration of the ever-changing nature of Earth’s ecosystems. We will address topics such as major groups of plants and animals through the history of life; responses of individual organisms, populations, and species to changing environments; climate change in past, present and future; and human impacts on the biosphere. Note: This course is not equivalent to BIOL 1001 or 1012 , and is restricted to students who have not received prior credit for Biology 1001 or 1012 .
(3C)
BIOL 1622 (3 ch) Topics in Biology II: Life on Smaller Scales
This course will introduce students to biological concepts that apply to everyday life. Topics will be chosen to help students understand the molecular interactions that are essential for life, the cellular processes that are required for survival and reproduction, and the importance of these to human health, industry, and the environment. Note: This course is not equivalent to BIOL 1001 or 1012 , and is restricted to students who have not received prior credit for Biology 1001 or 1012 .
(3C)
BIOL 2113 (3 ch) An Introduction to Ecology
Introduces concepts of ecology common to terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Major themes studied are adaptations by species and the ecology of populations, communities, and ecosystems. Prerequisites: BIOL 1001 , 1006 , 1012 , 1017 .
(3C)
CHEM 2401 (3 ch) Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
This course introduces organic molecules and illustrates the principles of organic chemistry that are relevant to biological systems. This course is not equivalent to CHEM 2421. Students in the Biology-Chemistry or Chemistry programs must take CHEM 2421 Prerequisite: CHEM 1012 or 1982 .
(3C)
ENVS 2023 (3ch) Climate Change
This course begins with an overview of the science of climate change and its historical/projected impacts on environmental, social, and economic systems. Then, mitigation and adaptation policy options that are available to Canada and other countries will be investigated. Particular issues that may be addressed include the role that humans play in creating climate change, the uncertainty involved in making future climate change projections, and municipal plans to adapt to climate change.
(3C)
ESCI 1012 (3 ch) Earth Processes, Resources and the Environment
Natural resources and environmental problems in the context of the Earth's physical, biological and chemical processes.
(3C)
Complementary Studies Electives
A complete Civil Engineering program requires 6 credit hours of complementary studies electives. Course selections are subject to Departmental approval. At least one of the electives must be a course designated as having a substantial writing component, indicated by a [W] in the calendar description. To meet the Faculty of Engineering General Regulations for Complementary Studies requirements, at least one of the electives must be chosen from one of the following disciplines:
Anthropology
Classics
Literature
History
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
Course
Descriptions: Glossary
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1st
number: |
Course
level - (1 = first year, 2 = second year, etc.,
5 = Technical Elective) |
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2nd
number: |
Civil
Discipline - (0 = Structures, 1 = Geotechnical,
2 = Transportation, 3 = Planning,
4 = Environmental,
5 = Materials, 6 = Construction, 7 = Water/Fluids,
9 = Various |
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ch: |
credit hour - approx. hours/week class time |
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#C,#T,#L: |
breakdown
of ch allocated to (C)lass time, (T)utorials,
and (L)abs |
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Prerequisite: |
must
be completed before taking course |
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Co-requisite: |
must
be completed either before taking course or
at the same time |
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(W): |
writing is a major component of course |
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