Prerequisite: High School Algebra & Trigonometry and AMS 202.
Corequisite: CE 161.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: A study of the basic principles of surveying. Topics include: field notetaking, taping distances, differential leveling, profile leveling, angular measurements, bearings & azimuths, EDM, traversing, topographic mapping, and construction stakeout. The use and care of surveying equipment includes: automatic levels, theodolites, pocket transits, total stations and data collectors.
Prerequisite: High School Algebra & Trigonometry, AMS 202
Corequisite: CE 160.
Credit: 1 hour
Course Description: Field and office procedures in support of material studied in CE 160.
Prerequisite: High School Algebra & Trigonometry
Credit: 2 hour
Course Description: Series of collaborative, hands-on projects to develop an understanding of civil engineering practice, it’s relationship to society, the professional skills necessary for success, and the engineering design process.
Prerequisite: CE 304.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: The study of planning, administration, and management of construction projects and an introduction to the methodology utilized in executing specific designs. Emphasis is placed on the organization of construction firms, development of construction documents, theory of estimating and quantity take-offs, contractual and management systems, scheduling, project administration and inspection of construction operations.
Corequisite: CE 303.
Credit: 1 hour
Course Description: Extension of CE 303 lecture course. Skills related to Construction Management will be covered in a laboratory setting including plan reading, specification reading, construction scheduling and estimating using industry standard state-of-the-art software and hardware, and other applied tasks.
Prerequisite: CE 303.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Study of construction operations as dynamic production processes. Utilization of equipment and other resources to achieve highest levels of productivity, safety, and quality. Covers a wide range of traditional and state-of-the-art construction methods.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Introduction to law and judicial procedures as they relate to the practicing engineer. Contracts, professional liability, professional ethics, licensing, bidding procedures, intellectual property, products liability. Emphasis on development of critical thinking process, abstract problem analysis and evaluation.
Prerequisite: CE 160 and 161.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: This is a University of Kentucky course. An introduction to transportation engineering. Development of transportation systems in the United States. Route geometrics and design. Traffic flow characteristics and control. Planning, financing and economic analysis of transport facilities.
Prerequisite: CHEM 120.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Introduction to the fundamental principles of environmental engineering. Topics in water quality, water and wastewater treatment, air quality, and solid waste and landfills are discussed.
Prerequisite: CE 303
Corequisite: CE 361.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Principles of estimating and scheduling for the construction industry, engineer's preliminary and final estimates' quantity take-offs and cost and duration determinations for major items related to a construction project; use manual and computer techniques. Preparation of a bid document
Prerequisite: CE 303.
Corequisite: CE 360.
Credit: 1 hour
Course Description: Extension of CE 360 lecture course. Traditional and computer tools will be applied to construction estimating and scheduling. Techniques for quantity take offs and computer scheduling will be covered.
Prerequisite: CE 303.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: The fundamental design and installation of M/E systems in buildings. Topics covered include HVAC systems, plumbing and fire protection, electrical principles, equipment and wiring, illumination, environmental control, and plan reading as it relates to the above topics.
Prerequisite: EM 302.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: An introduction to construction materials focusing on concrete, asphalt, and aggregate. Lecture topics include sources and use of aggregates, aggregate properties and characteristics, the basic chemistry of concrete, concrete mix design. Asphalt mix design will be covered focusing on Superpave pavement and mix design. Hands on mix design for concrete and asphalt will be included.
Prerequisite: CE 160 and 161.
Corequisite: CE 381.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: A study of the principles of land surveying. Topics include: boundary descriptions, deeds, horizontal and vertical control, traverse computations, US Public Land Surveys, metes and bounds, property law, partitioning of land, restoring lost corners, right of ways, easements, and minimum standards for boundary surveys.
Prerequisite: CE 160 and 161.
Corequisite: CE 380.
Credit: 1 hour
Course Description: Field and Office procedures in support of material covered in CE 380.
Prerequisite: EM 302.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description:Modeling of real structural systems; analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate planar structures including trusses, beams and frames. Building Code representation of loads.
Prerequisite: CE 382.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description:Principles of the design of steel structures using the LRFD method. Design topics include axial tension and compression members, flexural members, beam-columns, connections, framing systems, and design codes. Additional topics include influence of non-technical factors such as availability, economy, and constructability.
Prerequisite: CE 382.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description:Design of reinforced concrete structures using the ACI Building Code. Includes compression members, flexural members, foundations, and one-way slabs.
Prerequisites: none
Co-requisites: none
Credit: 1 hour
Course Description: Course (catalog) description: Professional, ethical, and decision-making issues related to the civil engineering design process. Structured small group discussions, oral presentations, and written assignments. Students complete proposals for CE 498 during this course. Must be taken in the semester prior to CE 498.
Prerequisite: ME 330.
Corequisite: CE 411.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: A study of soils and their properties. Stress-strain analysis, horizontal and vertical stress distribution, consolidation and settlement, soil classification, compaction, static lateral earth pressure, permeability and flow nets, bearing capacity and slope stability, and foundation construction.
Prerequisite: ME 330.
Corequisite: CE 410.
Credit: 1 hour
Course Description: The laboratory component of CE 410 - Soil Mechanics. Projects include collection of soil samples in the field, observation of soil drilling and field testing equipment, classification of soils, plasticity testing, liquid limit, plastic limit, standard and modified proctor compaction test, nuclear density testing, and soil strength testing.
Prerequisite: CE 410.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: A continuation of CE 410/411 Soil Mechanics, emphasizing design and construction of foundations.
Prerequisite: CE 303.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Basic principles of the administration of a construction project. Topics will include office organization, preparation of construction documents, project tracking, licensing and permits, financing, banking relationships, and safety policies.
Prerequisite: CE 370.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Continuation of CE 370. Topics focus on highway construction and include soil stabilization, bituminous materials and mixtures, general highway materials and construction of rigid and flexible pavements.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: The integration of the design and construction process. Using constructibility concepts during the design process. Topics include value engineering, operation and maintenance, design from a construction standpoint, environmental concerns, cost analysis, alternative methods, and aesthetics.
Prerequisite: CE 351.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Fundamentals of the design and operation of water and waste water treatment facilities.
Prerequisite: STAT 301, CE 160
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Course Description: A study of the physical laws affecting the occurrence, distribution, movement, storage, and contamination of water in watersheds. Qualitative analysis and quantitative modeling of precipitation, evapotranspiration, infiltration, groundwater, and streamflow. (Optional) Models of contamination of rivers, lakes, soils, and groundwater. Applications to engineering design under extreme events, and environmental engineering.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Basic principles of construction contracts and specifications. Topics will include owner, designer, and builder contractual relationships, subcontractors, basic formats for specifications, claims and disputes, bonds, and insurance.
Prerequisite: CE 370.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: An in-depth study of certain phases of highway engineering and construction including geometric design, planning, traffic flow, highway capacity analysis, and economic analysis.
Prerequisite: CE 380 and 381.
Corequisite: CE 481.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: A study of advanced topics and principles of surveying. Topics include: astronomical observations, global positioning system (GPS), state plane coordinate systems, adjustment and calibration of equipment, three-wire leveling, advanced applications using computer software, triangulation, trilateration, resection problems, and legal principles of surveying.
Prerequisite: CE 380 and 381.
Corequisite: CE 480.
Credit: 1 hour
Course Description: Field and office procedures in support of surveying material studied in CE 480.
Prerequisite: CE 382, EM 302.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Analysis and design of concrete structures using the ACI Building Code Requirements. Analysis will include: statically determinate and indeterminate structures, shear and moment diagrams, functions of various building components, bracing systems, and use of building codes. Reinforced concrete design will include: compression members, flexural members, foundations, slabs on grade, elevated slabs, and retaining walls.
Prerequisite: CE 316.
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Planning and field engineering for concrete and steel construction. Design and applications of concrete formwork to construction. Erection of structural steel. Safety and Building Codes.
Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Co-requisites: None
Credit: 3 hours
Course Description: Students in a multi-disciplinary civil engineering team develop, design, construct and test a civil engineering project. Major considerations include alternative solutions, analysis, synthesis, final product, teamwork, ethics, team work, economics, manufacturability, social impact, political, and environmental health and safety.
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