500 Level Courses

Credit hours are in parenthesis; an asterisk denotes courses that are not offered every year. Click on the course title for an example syllabus - these are samples for informational purposes only; students are responsible for obtaining the current syllabus from the instructor.

CE 501 Research (Credit to be arranged.)

Consent of instructor.

CE 503 Thesis (Credit to be arranged.)

Consent of instructor.

CE 504 Cooperative Education/internship (Credit to be arranged.)

Consent of instructor.

CE 505 Reading and Conference (Credit to be arranged.)

Consent of instructor.

CE 506 Special Projects (Credit to be arranged.)

Consent of instructor.

CE 507 Seminar (Credit to be arranged.)

Consent of instructor.

CE 510 Selected Topics (Credit to be arranged.)

Consent of instructor.

CE 510 Cold-Formed Steel Design

CE 510 Principles of Masonry Design

CE 510 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design (3)

CE 510 Case Histories in Geotechnical Engineering

CE 510 Traffic Engineering Applications

CE 510 Transportation Safety Analysis

CE 510 Freight Transportation and Logistics

CE 510 Traffic Control and Analysis

CE 510 Geometric Design of Transportation Facilities

CE 510 Environmental Organic Chemistry

CE 510 Fluid Transients in Pipelines/Turbomachine Systems

CE 510 Applied Geomorphology and Stream Restoration

CE 510 Mixing Zone Analysis

CE 510 Groundwater Contaminant Transport

CE 510 Water Quality Chemistry

CE 510 Urban Hydrology

CE 510 Bridge Engineering

CE 510 Construction Contracts & Engineering Law

CE 510 Site Engineering (3)

CE 510 Estuarine Circulation

CE 510 The Columbia River as a Physical System

CE 510 Introduction to Sediment Transport

*CE 520 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (4)

Advanced studies in mechanics of materials including fundamentals of elasticity, phenomenological material behavior, and theories of failure. Timoshenko beam theory, stress functions, shear stresses, unsymmetrical sections, and beams on elastic foundations. Thick-walled cylinders; approximate methods. Prerequisites: EAS 212, Mth 256 or equivalent.

*CE 521 Analysis of Framed Structures (4)

Generalized analysis of multi-story and irregular structural framework with classical methods; analysis of arches, curved beams and frames with nonprismatic members. Energy methods with introduction to matrix methods. Prerequisite: CE 325.

*CE 522 Plastic Analysis of Structures (4)

Techniques in the analysis of structures beyond the elastic limit. Methods of limit analysis and design. Prerequisite: CE 333.

*CE 523 Vibration Analysis in Structural Engineering (4)

Fundamentals of vibration theory; applications in structural engineering. Free, forced, and transient vibration of single and multi-degrees of freedom systems including damping, normal modes, coupling, and normal coordinates. Prerequisites: EAS 212 and Mth 261.

*CE 524, 525 Matrix and Computer Methods in Structural Analysis (4, 4)

Indeterminate structures utilizing matrices and computers; displacement and force methods applied to trusses and rigid frames; techniques for the analysis of large complex structures for static and dynamic loads. Prerequisite: CE 325.

*CE 526 Theory of Plates (4)

Small and large deformation theories of thin plates; numerical and energy methods; free vibrations. Prerequisite: Mth 256.

*CE 527, 528 Finite Elements in Structural Mechanics (4, 4)

Principles of stiffness analysis of structures, essentials of the finite element formulation of elastic problems with applications to structural mechanics, plates and shells, and other related problems utilizing digital computers. Prerequisite: CE 524/624.

*CE 529 Structural Dynamics (4)

Determination of normal modes and frequencies for structural systems. Transient and steady state response. Derivation and solution of governing equations using matrix formulation. Analysis of linear response of structures to dynamic loadings. Stresses and deflections in structures. Prerequisite: CE 423/523.

*CE 530 Energy Principles in Structural Mechanics (4)

Review of stress and deformation; material behavior; theorem of virtual work, stationary value of potential and complementary potential; reciprocal theorems, Engesser's theorem, and Rayleigh-Ritz method; thermoelastic behavior. Prerequisite: CE 420/520.

*CE 531 Stability of Structures (4)

Study of elastic and inelastic flexural buckling of bars and frames; use of energy methods and successive approximations; bracing of columns and frames; torsional, lateral-torsional, and local buckling. Prerequisites: CE 333, Mth 261 or equivalent.

*CE 532 Structural Steel Design—LRFD Method (4)

Design of components of steel structures based on load and resistance factor design method. Prerequisite: CE 333.

*CE 533 Cold-Formed Steel Design (4)

Design of cold-formed steel beams, columns, beam-columns, cylindrical tubular members and connections based on the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods of the AISI specification. Prerequisite: CE 333.

*CE 535 Prestressed Concrete Design (4)

Analysis and design of components of prestressed concrete structures with reference to current codes. Prerequisite: CE 434.

*CE 536 Masonry Design (4)

Materials of construction; design of masonry elements, lateral load resisting systems, and connections with reference to current codes. Prerequisite: CE 434.

*CE 537 Earthquake Engineering (4)

Response of structures to ground motions; determination and use of response spectra; seismic design criteria and provisions for buildings and other structures; and review of current practices for earthquake resistant design. Prerequisite: CE 529/629.

*CE 538 Design of Composite Structures (4)

Design of composite steel-concrete members based on allowable stress design and load and resistance factor design methods. Prerequisites: CE 333.

*CE 539 Advanced Steel Design (4)

Analysis and design of metal structures including connections, plate girders, design loads, structural systems, and bracing. Prerequisite: CE 333.

CE 540 Geosynthetics in Infrastructure Engineering (2)

Testing and design with polymer-based geosynthetic products in and on soil for the civil infrastructure. Strength-based design applications are introduced with design-by-function principles, and product approval for transportation, structural and geotechnical disciplines. Use of geotextiles, geogrids and geo-composites in slopes, mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls, pavement subgrades and overlays. Prerequisite: CE 444

CE 545 Geo-Environmental Engineering with Geosynthetics (2)

Application of polymer-based geosynthetic products for geo-environmental and municipal engineering including landfills, soil erosion control, filters and drains. Testing, design and product selection for hydraulic, degradation and chemical stability properties. Introduction to reliability, endurance and design life with reference to RCRA, ESA and EPA laws. Prerequisite: CE 341.

*CE 541 Advanced Soil Mechanics (4)

Study of the advanced principles of soil behavior related to stress-strain, shear strength, permeability, and consolidation. Prerequisite: CE 444.

CE 542 In Situ Behavior and Testing of Soils (4)

Introduction to field behavior of soils related to engineering properties; site investigation procedures and in situ testing. Development of fundamental analytical solution techniques for engineering with soil, the use and limitations of elasticity assumptions. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: CE 341.

CE 543 *Introduction To Seismology And Site Evaluation (4)

Earthquakes and exploration seismology, the origin and occurrence of earthquakes, nature and propagation of seismic waves in the earth, earthquakes as a hazard to life and property. Uses of reflection and refraction exploration seismology, borehole velocity measurements, seismic remote sensing, and direct measurement techniques. Earthquake hazard assessment including liquefaction, ground failure, and site amplification. Techniques for evaluating the susceptibility, potential, and severity of the hazards and other science and engineering applications. Prerequisite: senior/graduate standing. This course is the same as G 475/575; course may be taken only once for credit.

*CE 544 Advanced Shallow Foundation Design (4)

Advanced topics in settlement and bearing capacity analysis of shallow foundation; application of numerical schemes to foundation design. Prerequisite: CE 444.

*CE 546 Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering (4)

Application of finite difference and finite element methods to the solution of soil-structure problems, stability of soil masses and foundation installation. Use of commercial computer programs in working applied problems. Prerequisite: CE 444.

*CE 547 Earth Dams (4)

Design, construction, and operation of earth and earth-rock dams; seepage analysis, slope stability, and construction procedures. Emphasis includes both the design of new structures and the evaluation of safety of existing facilities. Prerequisite: CE 442.

*CE 548 Earthquake Accommodation and Design (4)

Effects of earthquake shaking in the design of buildings, pipelines, bridges, and dams. Incorporating the earthquake hazard assessment for a project in the design process. The goal of this course is to allow geologists, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and architects to see how their particular tasks are impacted by the earthquake effects. Types of analysis used to evaluate earthquake design requirements in several disciplines, including: geology, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture. Prerequisite: CE 443/543 or G 475/575. This course is the same as G 477/577; course may be taken only once for credit.

CE 549 Deep Foundation Design and Analysis (4)

Comprehensive study of both driven and augered pile foundations, including concrete, steel, and timber. In-depth review of design methods for axial and lateral capacity. Special emphasis on the differences between driven piles and drilled shafts, including the role of full-scale load testing in the semi-empirical methods. Introduction to group theory in elasticity and plasticity. Prerequisite: CE 444.

CE 550 Transportation Safety Analysis (4)

Incorporating safety in highway engineering and transportation planning that includes highway design, operation, and maintenance, as well as human factors, statistical analysis, traffic control and public policy. Design concepts of intersections, interchanges, signals, signs and pavement markings; analyzing data sets for recommendations and prioritization; principles of driver and vehicle characteristics in relation to the roadway.

*CE 552 Highway Design for Capacity (4)

Principles of highway capacity, traffic characteristics, operational analysis, design and planning of freeways, multi-lane and two-lane rural highways, intersections and arterials, transit facilities. Prerequisite: CE 454.

CE 553 Freight Transportation and Logistics (4)

Components and performance characteristics of the U.S. freight transportation system, with emphasis on data needs, planning, design and operation of the entire supply chain. Discussion of impact of freight on passenger transportation system and economy. Modal emphasis includes freight rail, motor freight, ocean freight and air freight. Terminal operations. Roles of public and private actors in freight system.

CE 551 Traffic Control and Analysis (4)

Traffic control principles; maintenance and responsibility for traffic control devices; choice of traffic control; signs, markings and signals; low-volume roads, temporary control and school areas; traffic control for highway-rail grade crossing, bicycles and transit; warrants for control; control techniques and analysis, advanced technologies. Prerequisite: CE 351.

CE 555 Intelligent Transportation Systems (4)

Introduction to intelligent transportation systems, including enabling surveillance, navigation, communications and computer technologies. Application of technologies for monitoring, analysis, evaluation and prediction of transportation system performance. Intervention strategies, costs and benefits, safety, human factors, institutional issues and case studies. Prerequisite: CE 351; CE 454 recommended.

CE 556 Traffic Engineering (4)

Traffic system components, traffic stream characteristics, traffic studies and data collection, volume studies, speed, travel-time, delay and pedestrian studies, capacity analysis, freeway systems, weaving sections, ramp junctions, rural highways, signalized and unsignalized intersections, signal coordination, arterial operations, and access management. Prerequisite: CE 454.

*CE 557 Pavement Design (4)

Pavement structure classification and components, wheel loads and design factors, stresses in flexible pavements, subgrade strength and evaluation, design methods, material characteristics, stresses in rigid pavements, design of concrete pavements, joints and reinforcement, condition surveys. Prerequisite: CE 351.

CE 558 Public Transportation Systems (4)

Performance characteristics of public transportation systems, with emphasis on urban systems. Planning, design and operational issues related to public transportation systems. Emerging technologies. Prerequisite: CE 351; CE 454 recommended.

CE 559 Transportation Operations (4)

Operation, modeling and control of unscheduled and scheduled transportation modes; elementary traffic flow concepts; flow, density and speed; scheduling; route and bottleneck capacities; networks; data interpretation; analysis techniques; diagrams; simulation queuing; optimization. Prerequisite: CE 351; CE 454 recommended.

CE 560 Access Management Transportation Systems (4)

Access management issues; geometric design, roadway operation and access; safety and other benefits; access design concepts; functional integrity of highway; driveway and intersection spacing; functional area of intersection, turn lanes; median openings; access management techniques; regulations and policy; case studies; research issues. Prerequisite: CE 351.

*CE 561 Water Resource Systems Analysis (4)

A development of quantitative techniques used in the analysis of water resource systems for planning, design and operation. Emphasis is placed on the physical, legal and economic aspects and their incorporation into simulation models. Applications include reservoir systems for water supply and hydropower, irrigation planning and operation, and water quality management. Prerequisite: CE 464/564 or equivalent.

*CE 564 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling (4)

Development and application of deterministic and statistical models for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and design. Presentation of hydrologic processes and development of hydrologic models related to rainfall-runoff including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration, watershed and channel routing. Statistical analysis procedures for hydrologic data including estimation of rainfall and flood frequency. Application of HEC-HMS to model streamflow including model calibration and verification. Modeling steady flow in rivers using HEC-RAS. Prerequisite: CE 362.

*CE 565 Advanced Hydrology (4)

Development of mathematical models of hydrologic processes producing streamflow. Models for evaporation, snowmelt, infiltration, soil moisture, and runoff flood routing are developed for basic energy and fluid transport equations. Application of physically based hydrologic models, including HEC 1. Prerequisite: CE 464/564 or equivalent.

CE 566 Environmental Data Analysis (4)

Application of probabilistic and statistical models to the description of environmental data. Techniques of exploratory analysis, distribution fitting, Monte Carlo simulation, univariate and multivariate regression, time series analysis and forecasting. Prerequisites: CE 464/564, Stat 460.

*CE 567 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design (4)

Application of hydrologic and hydraulic principles to selected topics in hydrologic and hydraulic design. Topics include risk-based design of hydraulic structures, design of culverts, flood profile computation and flood plain management, design of reservoirs. Design of spillways including development of design flood hydrograph and hydraulic design, design of energy dissipation works. Prerequisite: CE 464/564 or knowledge of HEC 1 and HEC 2.

*CE 569 Introduction to Subsurface Flow and Contaminant Transport (4)

Principles of flow and contaminant transport in porous media and application to problems of water supply and contaminant transport. Topics include: properties of porous media; Darcy's law and aquifer equations; solution for steady and unsteady flow problems; flow net analysis; regional vertical circulation; unsaturated flow; well dynamics and pump test analysis; surface-groundwater interactions; water quality and contaminant transport; transport models; transport in heterogeneous porous media and tracer test. Prerequisite: senior/graduate standing in civil engineering.

*CE 570 Numerical Modeling of Subsurface Flow and Contaminant Transport (4)

Review of physical principles of flow and contaminant transport in porous media; finite difference and finite element methods for solving groundwater flow and contaminant transport equations; higher-order upwinding, methods of characteristics and other improved analytically-based numerical methods for solving advection-dominated transport problems; numerical modeling of flow and contaminant transport in saturated, unsaturated and multiple fluid porous systems; real-case study of groundwater flow and groundwater contamination at a field site. Prerequisite: CE 569.

*CE 571 Advanced Topics in Subsurface Flow and Contaminant Transport (4)

A probabilistic approach to analyzing the effects of complex heterogeneity of subsurface environment on field-scale ground-water flow and contaminant transport. Classical transport processes; heterogeneity/ uncertainty and probabilistic representations; temporally variable subsurface flow and lumped parameter water quality models; spatial variability in subsurface flow; contaminant transport processes in heterogeneous media; geostatistical methods, measurement conditioning and parameter estimation; field applications of stochastic methods. Emphasis is placed on analysis of field-scale heterogeneous groundwater systems. Prerequisite: CE 569.

*CE 572 Environmental Fluid Mechanics I (4)

Introduction to the basic physical processes which transport pollutants in natural waters; mathematical formulations. Use of predictive mathematical models as a basis for water and air quality management. Prerequisites: EAS 361, CE 371.

*CE 573 Numerical Methods in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (4)

Introduction to the mathematical solution of partial differential equations by finite difference and finite element techniques. Development of solution approaches to water quality and hydraulic problems in surface and groundwater systems. Analysis of model sensitivities, calibration and verification. Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing in civil engineering.

CE 574 Unit Operations of Environmental Engineering (4)

Unit operations of water and wastewater treatment; pretreatment; sedimentation, filtration, aeration, disinfection, sludge treatment and disposal, advanced waste-water treatment processes. Prerequisite: CE 371.

*CE 575 Advanced Physical/Chemical Environmental Engineering Processes (4)

Theoretical and laboratory analysis of major physical and chemical processes used to treat water, wastewater, industrial and hazardous wastes. Analysis of reactor hydraulics, reactor kinetics, coagulation, flocculation, solid-liquid separation processes, adsorption, and gas transfer. Prerequisite: CE 474/574.

*CE 576 Environmental Fluid Mechanics II (4)

Introduction to the fundamentals of the fluid dynamics of natural surface waters by analysis of the governing equations of mass, momentum, and heat conservation. Applications include turbulence modeling, finite depth water motions, stratified flow phenomena, and seiche phenomena. Prerequisites: CE 572/672 or EAS 361, CE 362, 371.

*CE 577 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (4)

Systematic approach to the complex technical, political, and socio-economic aspects of managing, handling, and disposal of spent solid materials and hazardous wastes. Prerequisite: senior/graduate standing in civil engineering or consent of instructor.

*CE 578 Water Quality Modeling (4)

Introduction to descriptive modeling approaches for analyzing water quality changes in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and estuaries. Applications include modeling dissolved oxygen, temperature, nutrients, and algal dynamics. Prerequisites: EAS 361, CE 371.

*CE 591 Engineering Optimization (4)

Development of optimization methods applicable to the solution of engineering problems. Conditions for optimality, univariate, and multivariate search methods, constrained optimization. Particular techniques include gradient-based methods, linear programming, and dynamic programming. Prerequisite: graduate standing in engineering.