The University of Alabama at Birmingham 1 Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Chair: Fouad H. Fouad The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering offers a broad-based program in civil engineering, which covers mechanics and structures, soils, surveying, transportation, water resources, environmental engineering, and construction engineering management. Computer applications are emphasized in all areas. The program is based on a strong foundation of mathematics, physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences and is supported by a series of basic courses from other engineering disciplines. The primary objective of the program is to prepare students for entry into the civil engineering profession as design engineers. The Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org. Electives in the academic program may be selected from courses in structural engineering, construction engineering management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and transportation engineering. These courses allow students to emphasize a particular area in their undergraduate academic program. Judicious selection of these electives may be used as additional preparation for a specific design career or for entry into a specialized civil engineering certificate or engineering graduate program. Qualified, motivated undergraduate students may also participate in the Departmental Honors Program. Please refer to the School of Engineering overview for policies regarding admission; change of major; transfer credit; transient status; dual degree programs; reasonable progress; academic warning, probation, and suspension; reinstatement appears; and graduation requirements. Vision To become a department of top choice for civil engineering students, faculty and industry partners wanting a real world experience in a metropolitan setting. Mission To advance civil engineering knowledge through innovative, rigorous and practice-based education, research, and outreach to better serve our students, community, and society at large. Educational Objectives The Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department has developed the following educational objectives for graduates of the Civil Engineering program. Three to six years after graduation, graduates who choose to practice in the Civil Engineering field should: Achieve a level of technical competency that allows them to advance in engineering practice and/or research Pursue lifelong learning, such as graduate study and other professional education, and professional licensure Engage in service to the profession through involvement in professional societies, community activities, and educational outreach Experiential Learning The Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department strongly encourages students to participate in experiential learning opportunities; such as industry co-ops, engineering internships, and research with department faculty. These programs greatly enhance a student's education and provide the real-world experience employers look for after graduation. The School of Engineering has a dedicated staff member to assist students in finding and applying to these programs and the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department will work with students to tailor programs of study that will allow them to participate in these programs while completing their degrees in a timely manner. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Lower Division For Civil Engineering General Chemistry Requirement CH 115 & CH 116 CH 117 & CH 118 s General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory EE 12 Electrical Systems EGR 110 & EGR 111 or EGR 200 Introduction to Engineering I and Introduction to Engineering II Introduction to Engineering Design EGR 150 Computer Methods in Engineering EGR 265 Math Tools for Engineering Problem Solving EH 00 Engineering Communication 2 MA 126 Calculus II ME 102 Engineering Graphics 2 ME 251 Introduction to Thermal Sciences 2 Total 0 Major in Civil Engineering Required Engineering Courses CE 200 Engineering Geology 2 CE 210 Statics CE 220 Mechanics of Solids CE 221 Mechanics of Solids Laboratory 1 CE 222 Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory 1 CE 20 & 20L CE 26 & 26L CE 2 & 2L Plane Surveying and Plane Surveying Laboratory Environmental Engineering and Environmental Engineering Laboratory Soil Engineering and Soil Engineering Laboratory CE 7 Hydraulics CE Civil Engineering Analysis I CE 5 Transportation Engineering CE 60 Structural Analysis CE 95 Engineering Economics 2
2 Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering CE 0 Water Supply/Drainage Design or CE 80 Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment CE 50 Structural Steel Design CE 55 Reinforced Concrete Design CE 97 Construction Engineering Management CE 99 Capstone Design Project ME 215 Dynamics Civil Select nine hours from Civil Engineering (CE) Courses at the 00-level or above. Construction Engineering Management Electives CE 600 CE 601 CE 60 CE 60 CE 605 CE 606 CE 607 CE 61 CE 69 Sustainable Construction Construction Methods Construction Accounting and Financial Management International Construction Contracts and Law Project Management Advanced Project Management Engineering Entrepreneurship Environmental Law Engineering Liability Environmental CE 0 CE CE CE 80 CE 85 Water Supply/Drainage Design 1 Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment 1 Engineering Hydrology Geotechnical CE 26 Foundation Engineering Structural CE 20 CE 26 CE 5 CE 5 CE 56 CE 60 CE 61 CE 62 CE 6 CE 67 CE 68 Advanced Mechanics Foundation Engineering Design of Wood Structures Design of Masonry Structures Prestressed Concrete Design Structural Mechanics Introduction to the Finite Element Method Advanced Structural Analysis Structural Dynamics Wind and Seismic Loads Bridge Engineering Transportation CE 2 CE CE 57 Highway Materials and Construction Pavement Design and Construction Concrete Technology Total 62 1 One of these is required for the major, the other may be taken as a Civil Engineering Elective. Concentration in Sustainable Engineering Design and Construction Students seeking the degree of BSCE may add a concentration in Sustainable Engineering and Construction by appropriate selection of their Civil (00-Level) courses (9 credit hours total). 9 Select three of the following courses: 9 CE 1 CE CE CE 600 CE 601 CE 608 Energy Resources Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring Sustainable Construction Construction Methods Green Building Design Total 9 Please refer to the School of Engineering Overview for School policies related to admission, academic progress, reasonable progress toward degree, and graduation. Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Freshman First Term Second Term CH 115 & CH 116 CH 117 & CH 118 EGR 110 1 1 EGR 111 1 1 EH 101 EH 102 ME 102 2 MA 126 MA 125 PH 221 & 221L Sophomore 1 16 First Term Second Term CE 210 CE 220 PH 222 & 222L CE 26 & 26L 2 EGR 265 ME 215 Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities & Fine Art Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities & Fine Art EGR 150 CE 200 2 Junior CE 221 1 17 15 First Term Second Term CE 20 & 20L CE 222 1 CE 7 EE 12 CE 2 & 2L CE 60 ME 251 2 CE 95 EH 00 2 Core Curriculum Area IV: Social & Behavioral Science CE CE 5 Senior 17 16 First Term Second Term 5 CE 80 CE 55 CE 97 Civil Engineering Elective (00-Level) 6 CE 50 CE 99
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Core Curriculum Area II: Humanities & Fine Art Core Curriculum Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Civil Engineering Elective (00-Level) Total credit hours: 128 Core Curriculum Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science 18 15 1 Transfer students may substitute EGR 200 for EGR 110/EGR 111 2 Students may also replace EGR 265 and a 00-level CE elective with MA 227 and MA 252. Please refer to the Core Curriculum as specified for Engineering majors. Any 00-level UAB Civil Engineering courses not included as a requirement in Civil Engineering curriculum may be selected. 5 Students may choose to take either CE 80 offered in fall terms or CE 0 offered in spring terms. The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering offers six Category A Certificates in the following areas: Certificate in Construction Engineering Management Certificate in Environmental Engineering Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering Certificate in Structural Engineering Certificate in Sustainable Engineering Management Certificate in Transportation Engineering The requirements are as follows: Students must be admitted to the Department as either undergraduate or graduate students in Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Certificates require a minimum of 15 semester hours consisting of one required undergraduate course (which will also count toward the BSCE degree at UAB) and four graduate level elective courses in the area of specialization Graduate level elective courses taken may be applied to the certificate as well as a MSCE degree One course, up to three semester hours, may be transferred from another institution: this may be the required course or one of the graduate level courses Only one course listed with an asterisk (*) may be applied to a certificate; i.e., for the transportation certificate, students may apply either CE 69 or CE 658 Courses taken from UA and UAH by IITS may be applied to certificates Elective course may be taken at the 500, 600, or 700 level Certificate in Construction Engineering Management CE 97 Construction Engineering Management Select four courses from the following: 12 CE 600 Sustainable Construction CE 601 Construction Methods CE 602 Construction Contracting, Bidding, and Estimating CE 60 Construction Accounting and Financial Management CE 60 International Construction Contracts and Law CE 605 Project Management CE 606 Advanced Project Management CE 607 Engineering Entrepreneurship CE 608 Green Building Design CE 609 Advanced Topics in Engineering Law CE 61 Environmental Law CE 69 Engineering Liability * CE 658 Engineering Management * CE 692 CE Capstone Project Certificate in Environmental Engineering CE 26 Environmental Engineering (or equivalent) Select four courses from the following: 12 CE 50 Water Supply/Drainage Design CE 5 Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management CE 5 Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring CE 5 Civil Engineering Analysis II CE 580 Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment CE 61 Environmental Law CE 62 Industrial Waste and Wastewater Treatment CE 66 Stormwater Pollution Management CE 68 Water and Wastewater Chemistry CE 69 Sediment Sources and Controls CE 60 Wastewater Treatment Engineering CE 69 Engineering Liability CE 658 Engineering Management CE 681 Environmental Chemistry CE 685 Engineering Hydrology Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering CE 2 Soil Engineering (or equivalent) Select courses from the following: 12 CE 526 Foundation Engineering CE 5 Civil Engineering Analysis II CE 69 Engineering Liability CE 658 Engineering Management CE 690 Special Topics in (Area) Certificate in Structural Engineering CE 60 Structural Analysis
Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Select electives from the following list to earn 12 semester hours: 12 Structural Analysis Electives (Minimum ) CE 516 CE 520 CE 560 CE 561 CE 562 CE 56 CE 612 CE 615 CE 617 CE 66 Mechanical Vibrations Advanced Mechanics Structural Mechanics Introduction to the Finite Element Method Advanced Structural Analysis Structural Dynamics Theory of Elasticity Theory of Elastic Stability Theory of Plates and Shells Finite Element Methods Structural Design Electives (Minimum ) CE 526 CE 55 CE 55 CE 556 CE 567 CE 568 CE 650 CE 655 Foundation Engineering Design of Wood Structures Design of Masonry Structures Prestressed Concrete Design Wind and Seismic Loads Bridge Engineering Advanced Structural Steel Advanced Reinforced Concrete Other Electives (Maximum ) CE 52 CE 557 CE 69 CE 658 Hwy Materials and Construction 1 Concrete Technology Engineering Liability 1 Engineering Management 1 1 Only one of these courses may be applied to this certificate. Certificate in Sustainable Engineering Management CE 97 Construction Engineering Management Elective Courses CE 600 Sustainable Construction CE 602 Construction Contracting, Bidding, and Estimating CE 608 Green Building Design CE 60 International Construction Contracts and Law CE 609 Advanced Topics in Engineering Law Certificate in Transportation Engineering CE 5 Transportation Engineering Select courses from the following: 12 CE 5 CE 5 CE 568 CE 622 CE 62 CE 62 CE 625 CE 66 Pavement Design & Construction Civil Engineering Analysis II Bridge Engineering Traffic Flow Theory Non-Motorized Transportation Design and Planning Simulation Models for Transportation Applications Intelligent Transportation Systems Traffic Engineering Operations CE 68 CE 69 CE 658 Urban and Transportation Planning Engineering Liability 1 Engineering Management 1 1 Only one of these courses may be applied to this certificate. Courses CE 011. UG Coop/Internship in CE. 0. Engineering workplace experience in preparation for the student's intended career. CE 200. Engineering Geology. 2. The Course covers the fundamentals and advanced topics of plate tectonics, mineral formation, sedimentary / igneous / metamorphic rocks, structural deformations, weathering and erosion, groundwater migration, and slope stability. CE 210. Statics.. Newton's law of motion. Vector algebra. Concepts of position and moment vector. Equivalent force systems. Free body concept. Equations of equilibrium. Construction of shear force and bending moment diagrams. Analysis of pin-connected trusses and frames. Friction. Properties of surfaces. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course. Prerequisites: EGR 200 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or HC 111 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 111 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 126 [Min Grade: P]) or MA 226 [Min Grade: C] and (PH 221 [Min Grade: C] or PH 221 [Min Grade: P]) CE 220. Mechanics of Solids.. Variation of stress at a point. Equilibrium requirements and body force concepts. Variation of strain at a point. Strain gages and rosettes. Stressstrain relationships. Analysis of axially loaded bars, circular shafts in torsion, bending of beams, buckling of columns, and stability of rotating shafts. Analysis of simple, statically determinate and indeterminate structures. Prerequisites: CE 210 [Min Grade: C] CE 221. Mechanics of Solids Laboratory. 1 Hour. Standard tensile, torsion, bending, and column tests. Strain gage installation and applications. Measurement of forces, displacements, strains, and other variables. Writing is a significant component of this course. Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) CE 222. Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory. 1 Hour. Materials testing laboratory evaluating properties of materials of construction such as cement, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and masonry. Design of Portland cement concrete mixes. Writing is a significant component of this course. Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) CE 20. Plane Surveying.. Care and use of surveying instruments, surveying methods, error theory, traversing, stadia, mapping techniques, circular and parabolic curves, areas, and volumes. CE 20L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: MA 125 [Min Grade: C]
The University of Alabama at Birmingham 5 CE 20L. Plane Surveying Laboratory. 0. To provide the student with an understanding of the principles of land measurement, the instruments and techniques used in surveying, theory of errors and mathematical precision in engineering analysis and design. To provide an introduction to route surveying, and the principles of horizontal and vertical curves. Companion to CE 20 and must be taken concurrently. CE 26. Environmental Engineering.. Air/water pollution and solid waste. Quality of environment. Environmental health. Regulations and legal considerations. Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this courses. Prerequisites: MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 225 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 117 [Min Grade: C] CE 26L. Environmental Engineering Laboratory. 0. Laboratory equipment and methods. Chemical, and physical tests to determine characteristics of water and wastewater. Companion lab to CE 26 and must be taken concurrently. CE 2. Soil Engineering.. Soil identification and properties, stress concepts, permeability settlement analysis, soil compaction, bearing capacity, shear strength of soil, and slope stability. CE 2L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CE 200 [Min Grade: D] and CE 220 [Min Grade: D] CE 2L. Soil Engineering Laboratory. 0. Soil classification, strength tests, permeability and consolidation tests. Companion to CE 2 and must be taken concurrently. CE 7. Hydraulics.. Fundamentals of hydraulics including properties of water; hydrostatic forces and pressures; flow, head losses, and related phenomena in pipes; river hydrograph routing; statistical hydrology; flow in open channels; culvert design; applied hydraulic modeling. Must have a grade of C or better to complete the course. Prerequisites: MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C] CE. Civil Engineering Analysis I.. Inspection and treatment of data using exploratory data analysis. Introduction to probability. Basic data analysis using comparisons and regression, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Quality control and reliability analyses. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course. Prerequisites: MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C] CE 5. Transportation Engineering.. Function, influence, characteristics and operation of transportation systems and facilities, focusing primarily on highway systems. Geometric design, operations, and transportation planning are covered. Prerequisites: (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]) and PH 221 [Min Grade: C] CE 60. Structural Analysis.. Reactions, shears, moments, and axial forces in determinate and indeterminate structures. Influence lines; moment area and energy methods of computing deflections; methods of truss and frame analysis. Computer applications. Must have a grade of C or better to complete the course. Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D] CE 95. Engineering Economics.. Fundamental concepts of engineering economy. Introduction to cost and revenue estimating and cash flow analysis for engineering projects. Choosing between alternatives taking into account the time value of money, depreciation, inflation, income taxes and risk factors. Prerequisites: MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C] CE 10. FE Review for Civil Engineers. 1 Hour. Review concepts of the engineering core and civil engineering in preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. CE 15. Building Information Modeling (BIM).. This class will be an introduction to the virtual world of design and construction. Topics covered will include uses for technology, what is BIM, and will have a focus on AutoCAD and Revit Software. An emphasis will be placed on the use of these tools and their practical applications to the real world environment. Students will be provided with the software through the Autodesk Student community and will be required to complete a Multi-Step term Project. Prerequisites: ME 102 [Min Grade: D] CE 20. Advanced Mechanics.. Variation of stress at point including determination of principal and maximum shear stresses. Basic problems involving symmetrical deformation; thickwall cylinders and spheres. Torsions of noncircular sections. Curved beams. Failure Theories. Unsymmetrical bending and shear center. Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D] CE 26. Foundation Engineering.. Application of principles of soil mechanics to: determine bearing capacity and settlement of spread footings, mats, single piles and pile groups; site investigation, evaluate data from field and tests; estimation of stresses in soil masses; lateral resistance of piles and pile group; retaining walls, sheetpiles, and coffer-dams. Prerequisites: CE 2 [Min Grade: D] CE 0. Water Supply/Drainage Design.. Water requirements; wastewater characteristics. Hydraulics and design of sewers; distribution and reuse of water. Development of water supplies; design considerations. Prerequisites: CE 7 [Min Grade: C] CE 1. Energy Resources.. Overview of the various energy resources: oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro, solar, geothermal, biomass, wind, and ocean energy resources, in terms of supply, distribution, recovery and conversion, environmental impacts, economies, policy, and technology. Advantages and limitations of various energy resources. Concepts and opportunities for energy conservation; including electric power generation, changing role of electric utilities, transportation applications, and energy use in developing countries. Field trips. Prerequisites: CE 26 [Min Grade: D] CE. Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management.. Overview of waste characterizations, regulations, and management options. The course covers fundamentals of landfill design, recycling, incineration, emerging disposal technologies, federal and state laws, and hazardous waste treatment, and ultimate disposal of hazardous waste. Prerequisites: CE 26 [Min Grade: D] CE. Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring.. Atmospheric pollutant effects, reactions and sources. Air dispersion modeling. Ambient monitoring. Prerequisites: ME 251 [Min Grade: C]
6 Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering CE 0. Civil Engineering Honors Research.. Departmental honors students work closely with faculty researchers and graduate students in departmental concentration specialties to develop research skills. Enrollment is limited to undergraduate students enrolled in CCEE Departmental Honors Program. CE 1. Civil Engineering Honors Seminar. 1 Hour. Seminar focusing on student research and guest presentations of various topics of interest to civil and environmental engineering students. CE. Pavement Design and Construction.. Analysis of stresses and strains in pavement systems. Design and construction of flexible and rigid pavements, base courses, and subgrades. Effects of loading on pavement life. Prerequisites: CE 5 [Min Grade: D] CE 50. Structural Steel Design.. Tension members, columns, beams, and beam columns. Simple connections. Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) approaches. CE 5. Design of Wood Structures.. Design and detailing of timber structures. Properties and specifications for dimension and glulam timber. Design of beams, columns, beamcolumns, connections (nail and bolts), roof diaphragms, and shear walls. Design of timber structures to meet the requirements of the National Design Specification Standards. CE 5. Design of Masonry Structures.. Design and detailing of masonry structures. Nomenclature, properties, and specifications for components. Design of assemblages, simple masonry structures, unreinforced and reinforced elements, and complex masonry structures. CE 55. Reinforced Concrete Design.. Behavior, strength, and design of reinforced concrete structural members (beams, columns, one-way slabs, and continuous beams) subjected to moment, shear, and axial forces according to the American Concrete Institute Building Code for Structural Concrete (ACI 18). Crack control and serviceability considerations. Introduction to the design of reinforced concrete structures. CE 56. Prestressed Concrete Design.. Principles and concepts of design in prestressed concrete including elastic and ultimate strength analyses for flexural, shear, bond, and deflection. Principles of concordancy and linear transformation for indeterminate prestressed structures. Prerequisites: CE 55 [Min Grade: D] CE 60. Structural Mechanics.. Elastic beam deflections, beam columns, lateral torsional buckling, column stability, plastic design, plate bending, and yield line theory. CE 61. Introduction to the Finite Element Method.. Concepts and applications of finite element method. Development and application of basic finite elements. Software use. CE 62. Advanced Structural Analysis.. Analysis of indeterminate structures utilizing both classical and matrix methods. Use of large-scale computer programs. CE 6. Structural Dynamics.. Closed form and numerical solutions to single-degree-of-freedom structural models. Analysis of multistory frames. Response of single and multiple degree of freedom models to harmonic, periodic, impulse and arbitrary time-dependent loads. Computer applications and seismic analysis. Techniques of modal analysis. and ME 215 [Min Grade: C] CE 67. Wind and Seismic Loads.. Methods for calculating loads on structures caused by extreme winds and earthquakes. Calculation of wind loads on various types of structures according to theory and codes. Determination of earthquake loads on structures using structural dynamics and codes. CE 68. Bridge Engineering.. Bridge loads, steel beam bridges, composite beam bridges, bridge bearings, reinforced and prestressed concrete slab and T-beam bridges, bridge evaluations and ratings, and upgrade methodologies; computer applications. Prerequisites: CE 50 [Min Grade: D] and CE 55 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) CE 80. Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment.. Physical unit operations and chemical/biological unit processes for water and wastewater treatment. Design of facilities for treatment. Treatment and disposal of sludge. Prerequisites: CE 26 [Min Grade: D] CE 85. Engineering Hydrology.. Hydrologic principles including the hydrologic cycle, precipitation data and stream-flow measurements. Applications to engineering problems: stream-flow analysis, and watershed management. Prerequisites: CE 7 [Min Grade: C] CE 89. Undergraduate Engineering Research. 0. Undergraduate research experiences in civil, construction and/or environmental engineering. Prerequisites: (EGR 110 [Min Grade: C] and EGR 111 [Min Grade: C]) or EGR 100 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]) and PH 221 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) CE 90. Special Topics in (Area).. Special Topics in (Area). CE 91. Individual Study in (Area). 1- Hour. Individual Study in (Area). CE 97. Construction Engineering Management.. Study of construction management services that include: project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, contract administration, agreements and ethics. Emphasis is made on the management of manpower, materials, money and machinery. Prerequisites: CE 95 [Min Grade: D]
CE 99. Capstone Design Project.. Students work in teams to complete a capstone design project that incorporates the major aspects of civil engineering design including structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and construction management components. The course also includes lecturing and assignments related to professionalism including engineering ethics, leadership, and management. Normally taken during last term before graduation. CE 98 is a companion lab and must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CE 2 [Min Grade: D] and CE 7 [Min Grade: C] and CE 5 [Min Grade: D] and (CE 50 [Min Grade: D] or CE 55 [Min Grade: D]) and CE 0 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or CE 80 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and CE 97 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) The University of Alabama at Birmingham 7