Class Descriptions

CIV-111: Soils and Foundations

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.

Course Prerequisites:
Take EGR-250(S23987) EGR-251 or MEC-210(S20669); Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option: Take EGR-250(S23987) CEG-115; Option: Take EGR-250(S23987) EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take EGR-251 CEG-115; Option: Take EGR-251 EGR-115(S20666); Option: Take MEC-210(S20669) CEG-115; Option: Take MEC-210(S20669) EGR-115(S20666); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:4
Clinic Credits:0

CIV-125: Civil/Surveying CAD

This course introduces civil/surveying computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. Topics include drawing, editing, and dimensioning commands; plotting; and other related civil/surveying topics. Upon completion, students should be able to produce civil/surveying drawings using CAD software. This course utilizes Land Development Desktop Software.

Course Prerequisites:
Take CEG-151 DFT-151 or ARC-114(S10248); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:0

CIV-215: Highway Technology

This course introduces the essential elements of roadway components and design. Topics include subgrade and pavement construction, roadway drawings and details, traffic analysis, geometric design and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret roadway details and specifications, and produce street and highway construction drawings.

Course Prerequisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take CEG-115 MAT-121(S23927); Option: Take CEG-115 MAT-171(S23934); Option: Take EGR-115(S20666) MAT-121(S23927); Option: Take EGR-115(S20666) MAT-171(S23934); Take previously. Required.Take 1 group; Option: Take CEG-115 MAT-121(S23927) CIV-125(S21521) SRV-111; Option: Take CEG-115 MAT-171(S20807) CIV-125(S21521) SRV-111; Option: Take EGR-115(S20666) MAT-121(S23927) CIV-125(S21521) SRV-111; Option: Take EGR-115(S20666) MAT-171(S20807) CIV-125(S21521) SRV-111; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

CIV-240: Project Management

This course introduces construction planning and scheduling techniques and project management software. Topics include construction safety, operation analysis, construction scheduling, construction control systems, claims and dispute resolutions, project records and documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles of construction project participants, maintain construction records, and prepare construction schedules.

Course Prerequisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0