2019-20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CS-4710 Computer Graphics –Fa 3 hours Introduction to three-dimensional computer graphics and computer game content creation and programming. Topics include geometric modeling and common game engine capabilities; techniques for enhancing realism such as local lighting effects, texture, transparency, and physical modeling; and common computations in the rendering pipeline such as model transformations, clipping and culling, shading, rasterization and collision detection. Group design project required. Prerequisite: MATH-2520 Discrete Math and Probability Principles for Computer Science. Corequisite: CS-3410 Algorithms. (odd years) (Fee: $50) CS-4810 Software Engineering I –Fa 3 hours The capstone design experience for computer science majors. Introduction to software engineering principles focusing on requirement development, detailed design, project scheduling and management, quality assurance, and testing. Student teams meet regularly to develop a project management plan, a requirements document and a detailed design and begin to implement their project that will be completed in CS-4820. Prerequisite: CS-3220 Web Applications; CS-3610 Database Organization and Design; CS-3410 Algorithms. (Fee: $50) CS-4820 Software Engineering II –Sp 4 hours Continuation of CS-4810 Software Engineering I. Student teams will complete the implementation, testing, and release of their capstone project, submit regular progress reports, prepare a final report, and make a formal project presentation. Prerequisite: CS- 4810 Software Engineering. (Fee: $50) CS-4950 Advanced Topics in Computer Science 1–3 hours Selected topics in computer science at the 4000-level that expand the depth of existing 3000- and 4000-level courses or that expose the students to advanced concepts not taught in other courses. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. CS-4980 Independent Study in Computer Science 1–3 hours Opportunity to perform independent study or research in computer science and allied fields of application. A formal proposal for study must be approved by the faculty advisor before registering for this course. Prerequisites: junior or senior computer science or engineering major status, permission of instructor. Civil Engineering (EGCE) EGCE-1920 Introduction to Civil Engineering –Sp 2 hours Introduction to the civil engineering profession. Course will cover the breadth of the civil profession and include a survey of major civil engineering sub-disciplines. Professional practice topics including career paths, ethics, professional engagement, teamwork, communication, design processes, and legal aspects of civil engineering practice will be introduced. The integrated lab will provide introduction to civil engineering drawing and will include a class project to introduce concepts of project-based engineering. Prerequisite: EGGN-1110 The Engineering Profession. (Fee:$100) EGCE-2320 Principles of Surveying –Sp 2 hours Surveying is an essential element in civil engineering planning, design, construction, and monitoring processes. Lectures will introduce the skills, knowledge, and roles of surveyors, and will seek to develop understanding of basic surveying principles and basic interpretation of graphical data. Laboratory exercises will enable students to apply presented materials in a physical context, developing basic skill in performing survey work. Prerequisite: EGCE-1920 Intro to Civil Engineering. (Fee:$100) EGCE-2410 Civil Engineering Materials –Fa 4 hours Introduction to the behavior of steel, concrete, wood, polymers, and asphalt as they apply to civil engineering and construction applications. Topics will include material response to mechanical loading and environment conditions in order to explain possible modes of failure when materials are placed into service. Integrated lab component provides hands-on experience in the characterization and testing of civil engineering materials. Emphasis will be placed on characterization of materials to internationally recognized standards. Testing techniques and quality control will also be introduced in lectures and developed in laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: EGCE-1920 Introduction to Civil Engineering. (Fee: $100) EGCE-3110 Geotechnical Engineering –Sp 4 hours Characteristics and classification of geological materials; physical, mechanical, and hydraulic properties of soil and rock; issues such as seepage, consolidation, stress distribution, and settlement will all undergo analyses. Integrated laboratory work in soil classification and soil mechanics. Prerequisites: EGCE-2410 Civil Engineering Materials; EGME-2530 Statics and Mechanics of Materials. (Fee:$100) EGCE-3210 Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering –Fa 3 hours Collection and distribution of water; flow of fluids through orifices and weirs; laminar and turbulent flows in closed conduits and open channels; model analysis using the principles of dimensional analysis; rainfall and runoff. Prerequisites: EGME- 2530 Statics and Mechanics of Materials; MATH-2710 Calculus III; PHYS-2110 General Physics. EGCE-3220 Design of Water Distribution Systems –Sp 4 hours Extension of fundamental hydraulics theory into design practice for commonly encountered problems in civil engineering hydraulic systems and structures. Basic concepts of hydraulics, including unsteady pipelines, open channel flows, loose boundary hydraulics, and coastal hydraulics are reviewed, extended, and applied to a variety of practical systems. Prerequisite: EGCE-3210 Intro to Hydraulic Engineering. (Fee:$100) EGCE-3410 Construction Engineering –Fa 3 hours This course focuses on construction engineering issues associated with the implementation of designed civil systems. The aim is to provide the student with an understanding of the range of construction equipment and techniques in common use, as well as the planning and direction of construction works. Addresses projects of various scales, focusing on common factors such as utilization of workers, machines and materials, and requirements for project organization and control. The material covers both construction techniques, construction management, and project documentation. Prerequisite: EGCE-2320 Principles of Surveying EGCE-3510 Structural Analysis –Fa 3 hours Structural analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate systems; deflections, energy methods, and force method; column stability. Prerequisite: EGME-2530 Statics and Mechanics of Materials. EGCE-3520 Design of Steel Structures –Sp 4 hours Introduction to structual design practice in steel. Topics include estimating structural loads, design of individual members, and structural connection design. Course focuses on design practice in accordance with nationally recognized codes for both structural steel design and load estimation. Includes integrated lab component covering structural detailing and use of computer- based design software. Course includes major class project. Prerequisite: EGCE-3510 Structural Analysis. (Fee:$100) 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 277 Course Descriptions CS-4710 – EGCE-3520 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE