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California State University, Los AngelesDepartment of Civil EngineeringUndergraduate Student HandbookB.S. in Civil EngineeringAlthough every attempt has been made to keep this handbook up to date andaccurate, it is an advising tool and not an official University policystatement. Therefore, in cases where there are contradictions, the officialuniversity rules take precedence over statements in this handbook.Prepared by the Faculty of the Department of Civil Engineering2006
Undergraduate Student HandbookDepartment of Civil Engineering2006TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS .iI. INTRODUCTION.1II. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.3CIVIL ENGINEERING PROGERAM OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES3REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (146 UNITS MINIMUM) .5Lower Division Required Courses (76 units minimum) .5Upper Division Required Courses (53 units).5Upper Division Electives (17 units) .6LOWER DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (32 UNITS) .6GENERAL EDUCATION UPPER DIVISION THEME (12 UNITS) .7UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS (4 UNITS) .11WRITING SKILLS REQUIREMENTS .11III.GENERAL INFORMATION: PROCEDURES AND REGULATION.13PLACEMENT TEST REQUIREMENTS.13English Placement Test (EPT).13Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Placement Examination .14STUDY LOAD .15CAMPUS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (CIN) .15REGISTRATION .15ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT.15REPEATING COURSES.15REMOVAL OF WORK FROM DEGREE CONSIDERATION .16REPEATING COURSES FOR ACADEMIC RENEWAL .16WITHDRAWAL FROM COURSES.16COURSE PREREQUISITES AND COREQUISITES .17GRADES REQUIRED FOR CREDIT .17GRADE POINT AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS .17PROBATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS .17ACADEMIC PROBATION.17DISQUALIFICATION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS.17RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT .18SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS .19UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT FOR GRADUATE COURSES .19GRADUATE CREDIT FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS .19APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION (DEGREE CHECK).20IV. LIST OF COURSES .20Courses in Civil Engineering.20Courses in Computer Science.25Courses in Electrical Engineering.25i
Courses in Engineering. 25Courses in Mechanical Engineering . 25Courses in Mathematics. 25Courses in Chemistry. 26Courses in Physics . 26V. FACULTY AND AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION . 28VI. FORMS . 29B.S IN CIVIL ENGINEERING: SUGGESTED 4-YEAR PROGRAM. 30WAIVER OF PREREQUISITES . 31Course Overlap/Override Petition. 32GE for Engineering Majors. 33FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING (F.E.) EXAM RESULTS REPORTING FORM. 34Application for independent study (CE 499) . 35EXCEPTION TO 18 UNIT STUDY LOAD . 36APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT: CE 398 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. 37ii
I. INTRODUCTIONTHE CIVIL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONCivil engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines, extending across many technicalspecialties that interact with each other. As a civil engineer, you plan, design, and supervise theconstruction of facilities that vary widely in nature, size, and scope. Space satellites and launchingfacilities, offshore structures, bridges, buildings, tunnels, highways, transit systems, dams, airports,irrigation projects, treatment and distribution facilities for water, and collection and treatmentfacilities for wastewater are just some of the projects in which you could be involved.In addition to facility design and construction, you will also have options to teach and to participatein research. As you develop your skills, you will have the opportunity to move into the area ofengineering management, overseeing the completion of entire projects.As we enter the new millennium, the growth of the world population to six billion people will createdemands for energy producing, food supplying, land stabilizing, water preserving, transportationproviding, materials handling, waste disposing, earth moving, health caring, environmentalcleansing, living, working and structural facilities on an unprecedented scale. As always, the skillsof civil engineers will be needed to accomplish this. The civil engineer builds to advancecivilization and make possible the higher standards of living that lie ahead.You will be in the forefront of high-technology's newest applications and will be using the latestconcepts in computer-aided design (CAD) during design, construction, project scheduling, and costcontrol. You will be working with architects, owners, contractors, city councils, planningcommissions, government officials, and others involved in the many aspects of design andconstruction.One of the greatest rewards of civil engineering is the personal satisfaction derived from the creationof enduring construction to make our communities better places in which to live and work.AREAS OF SPECIALIZATIONStructural EngineeringStructural engineers plan and design all types of structures including bridges, building, dams, tunnels,tanks, power plants, transmission line towers, offshore drilling platforms, and space satellites. Structuralengineers analyze the forces that a structure will encounter and develop a design that will withstand thoseforces. The structural engineer selects structural components, systems, and materials that will provideadequate strength, stability, and durability. Structural dynamics is a specialty within structuralengineering that accounts for dynamic forces on structures such as those resulting from earthquakes.(Prof. Bhaumik, Prof. Purasinghe, Prof. Taly)Hydraulic and Water Resources EngineeringHydraulic and water resources engineers deal with all aspects of the physical control of water. Theyanalyze and predict water demand, supply, and run-off, and they work to prevent floods, supplywater, protect beaches, and manage rivers. They construct and maintain hydroelectric powersystems, canals, locks, port facilities, and offshore structures. (Prof. Jeng, Prof. Kim)1
Geotechnical EngineeringGeotechnical engineers analyze the properties of soil and rock that support and affect the behavior ofstructures, pavements, and underground facilities. They evaluate the potential settling of buildings,the stability of slopes and fills, the seepage of groundwater, and the effects of earthquakes. Theyassist in the design and construction of earth structures, building foundations, offshore platforms,tunnels, and dams. (Prof. Tufenkjian)Transportation EngineeringTransportation engineers are involved with the safe and efficient movement of both people andgoods. They design and maintain all types of transportation facilities, including highways, masstransit systems, railroads and airfields, ports, and harbors. (Prof. Hashemian, Prof. Kett)Environmental EngineeringEnvironmental engineers design and supervise systems to provide safe drinking water and to preventand control pollution of air, water, ground water, and land. They are involved in the design of watertreatment and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, and thecontainment of hazardous wastes. (Prof. Khachikian)CHOOSING YOUR TECHNICAL SPECIALTYIntroductory courses in all areas of civil engineering are included in the Upper Division RequiredCourses. These courses will give you an overview of the field and help you select an area in whichyou would like to specialize.If you decide to concentrate on a specialty at this stage, you will be able to pursue it in more detailby choosing the appropriate Upper Division Electives. You may, however, continue taking coursesin several areas if you wish and wait until after graduation before deciding on a specialty.Almost one-third of the civil engineering graduates today go straight into a master's degree programand others pursue a master's degree later while in practice. This postgraduate study is widelysupported by many employers. Significant and increasing numbers continue on to earn a doctoratedegree, primarily to prepare for careers in research and teaching.In the master's degree program at Cal State L.A., you can specialize in structural engineering,geotechnical engineering, hydraulic and water resources engineering, transportation engineering,and environmental engineering.STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSHonor SocietiesChi Epsilon and Tau Beta Pi are undergraduate honor societies. Election to honor societiesrepresents outstanding scholarship as well as participation in other activities. Tau Beta Pi is for allengineering disciplines, while Chi Epsilon is for civil engineers only. (Prof. Jeng)Professional SocietiesThe student chapters of professional societies conduct regular meetings, invite speakers, arrangefield trips, and participate in local competitions. ASCE Student Chapter members activelyparticipate in contests, such as concrete canoe design and race and steel bridge design, for the PacificSouthwest Conference.2
Student OrganizationFaculty AdvisorAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEASC)Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)Society of the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering(SAMPE)Prof. Irving KettProf. Rupa PurasingheProf. Hassan HashemianProf. Narendra TalyPROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONAll civil engineers in charge of a project must be licensed or registered in the state or states inwhich the project will be constructed. To use the term "Professional Engineer" you mustcomplete the requirements for professional registration or licensure established by the state.Registration requires education and experience and the successful completion of the Engineer inTraining (EIT/FE) examination (Prof. Kim) and the Professional Engineering (PE) examination(Prof. Purasinghe and Prof. Bhaumik). The department offers a review course to help studentsprepare for the FE/EIT examination and reimburses the application fees to undergraduatestudents who successfully pass the exam.II. UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTSCIVIL ENGINEERING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMESThe following describe the characteristics the Civil Engineering program is seeking to producein its graduates. The characteristics are categorized into the following three areas: The knowledge they will have The skills they will possess The attitudes they will holdKnowledgeEducational Objective - After 3 to 5 years, graduates of the B.S. program in Civil Engineeringwill be knowledgeable in both practical and theoretical approaches to engineering design,problem solving, have an understanding of project management, and be aware of the effect ofeconomics, humanities, and social sciences on engineering practices.Measurable outcomes:i.a knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering principles (ABET a)ii. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environmental, and societal context (ABET h)iii. a knowledge of civil engineering design principlesiv. a knowledge of current design specificationsv. a knowledge of computer-aided design3
vi. a knowledge of current events and societal contemporary issues non-engineering-related(ABET j)vii an understanding of civil engineering professional practice issues (ASCE criteria)viii an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET f)ix.an understanding of principles of project managementx.an understanding of the role of a leader and leadership principles.SkillsEducational objective – After 3 to 5 years, graduates of the Civil Engineering program will have theskills necessary to work individually and in teams to define, formulate, and solve problems efficientlyby applying engineering fundamentals and modern tools, including computers, and be able to clearlycommunicate their work.Measurable outcomes:i.an ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems (ABET e)ii. an ability to plan and design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs withinrealistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,constructibility, and sustainability (ABET c)iii. an ability to work individually and in multidisciplinary teams (ABET d)iv. an ability to communicate effectively orally (ABET g)v. an ability to communicate effectively in written reports (ABET g)vi. an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data (ABET b)vii. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineeringpractice, including computer tools and information technology (ABET k)viii. an ability to manage time.AttitudesEducational Objective – After 3 to 5 years, graduates of the Civil Engineering program willmaintain ethical standards in practice, with a positive attitude towards working in cross-culturalsettings and toward lifelong professional development through continuing education and professionalregistration. They will also have an appreciation that their engineering education was a worthwhileendeavor.Measurable outcomes:i.positive outlook on lifeii. desire to work in cross-cultural settingsiii. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (ABET f)iv. willingness to adapt to professional and societal changesv. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET i)vi. desire to be successful in Fundamentals of Engineering Examination and become a registeredprofessional civil engineervii. appreciation of the role of professional engineering societies in the discipline of civil engineering.Our program is structured to achieve these learning objectives and outcomes. The Civil Engineeringprogram provides instruction in the basic sciences and in engineering analysis and design. Areas of4
interest within civil engineering include: environmental and sanitary engineering, geotechnicalengineering, highway and transportation engineering, hydraulics and hydrology, ocean engineering,and structural analysis and design.The program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering is accredited by theEngineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (EAC/ABET).REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR (146 UNITS MINIMUM)Lower Division Required Courses (76 units minimum)MATH 206-209Calculus I-IV (4 each)MATH 215Differential Equations (4)PHYS 201-203General Physics I-III (4 each)PHYS 204 or CHEM 102 General Physics (4) or General Chemistry II (5)CHEM 101General Chemistry I (5)ENGR 100Introduction to Engineering (1)ENGR 207Materials Science and Engineering (4)EE 204Circuit Analysis (4)CE/ME 201Statics (4)CE/ME 205Strength of Materials I (4)CE/ME 210Matrix Algebra for Engineers (2)CE/ME 211Statistics and Probability for Engineers (2)CS 290Introduction to FORTRAN Programming (2)CE 190Introduction to CAD (1)CE 195Civil Engineering Design I (4)CE 202Plane Surveying (4)CE 290Numerical Methods for Engineers (3)Upper Division Required Courses (53 units)CE 303Fluid Mechanics I (4)CE 312Strength of Materials Laboratory I (1)CE 313Fluid Mechanics Laboratory I (1)CE 320Dynamics I (4)CE 360Structural Mechanics I (4)CE 361Introduction to Structural Design I (4)CE 364Concrete Laboratory (1)CE 366Soil Mechanics I (4)CE 368Soil Mechanics Laboratory (1)CE 370Transportation Engineering (4)CE 384Introduction to Environmental Engineering (4)CE 386Design of Water Resources systems (4)CE 496ACivil Engineering Design Project I (3)CE 496BCivil Engineering Design Project II (2)ENGR 300 Economics for Engineers (4)ENGR 301 Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering (1)CE 306Communication for Civil Engineers (3)ME 326AThermodynamics I (4)5
Upper Division Electives (17 units)Select a coherent program of 16 units in lecture and design electives, which may include a maximumof 4 units from related fields with departmental approval, plus 1 unit of laboratory elective. Aminimum of 8 units must be selected from the group designated as design electives. A minimum of12 units in upper division electives must be taken in residence at Cal State L.A.Design Electives (8-16 units)CE 461Design of Steel Structures (4)CE 462Reinforced Concrete Design I (4)CE 463Timber and Masonry Design (4)CE 465Seismic Design (4)CE 467Foundations I (4)C
Department of Civil Engineering Undergraduate Student Handbook B.S. in Civil Engineering Although every attempt has been made to keep this handbook up to date and accurate, it is an advising tool and not an official University policy statement. Therefore, in cases where there are contradictions, the official
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