EGCE-3950 Topics in Civil Engineering–Fa,Sp 1–4 hours Selected topics in civil engineering at the 3000-level that will complement or extend present 2000- or 3000- level courses or expose students to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by engineering faculty or students. Repeatable. Prerequisites: Junior standing in program; permission of instructor. (Fee: $100) EGCE-3980 1–3 hours Independent Study in Civil Engineering–Fa,Sp Opportunity to perform independent research or study in civil engineering and allied fields of application. A formal process for study must be approved by the faculty advisor before registering for this course. Up to 3 credits of engineering electives can be satisfied by an equivalent number of independent study hours. Repeatable up to three times. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior engineering major status; permission of faculty advisor. (Fee: $100) EGCE-4220 Hydrology–Sp 3 hours Applications-focused introduction to engineering hydrology and hydrologic design covering a range of important surface and groundwater hydrological processes. Includes statistical analyses in the context of hydrologic problem-solving, components of the hydrologic budget, hydrograph analysis and routing, groundwater hydrology, urban hydrology, and hydrologic modelling. Prerequisite: EGCE-3210 Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering. EGCE-4510 Reinforced Concrete Design–Fa 4 hours Extension of structural design techniques to the design of concrete structures and elements, concrete technology, analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings, and walls. Different types of reinforced concrete floor systems and the fundamentals of prestressed concrete structures. Structural loadings, including wind and seismic loadings. Includes integrated lab component with design, build and test activities and the use of computer based design software. Course includes major class project. Prerequisite: EGCE-3520 Design of Steel Structures. (Fee: $100) EGCE-4520 Design of Wood Structures–Sp 3 hours Extension of structural design theory to cover design of wooden structures. Examination of both ASD and LRFD design criteria and both national and international design codes. Includes structural detailing and computer based structural analysis. Prerequisite: EGCE-3520 Design of Steel Structures. (Fee: $100) EGCE-4610 Design of Water Treatment Systems–Fa 4 hours Design of systems for the delivery of safe and reliable water supplies and the effective treatment of wastewater. Includes coverage of topics such as water processing, distribution, wastewater collection, wastewater treatment and sludge processing. Integrated lab includes the development of assessment techniques for the evaluation of water quality, and system function. Prerequisites: BIO-2210 Microbiology; EGCE-3220 Design of Water Distribution Systems; EGCE-3610 Environmental Engineering. (Fee: $100) EGCE-4620 3 hours Environmental Management and Policy Development–Sp Course focuses on developing a comprehensive understanding of existing environmental laws and institutions related to environmental policy. The course includes a historical overview of environmental law and policy, current requirements, and emerging policy issues both within the United States and at broader international levels. The course includes coverage of public trust doctrine, environmental impact assessment, pollution control, water resources, climate change, population, and biodiversity. Prerequisite: EGCE-3610 Environmental Engineering. EGCE-4710 Transportation Engineering–Fa 3 hours Transportation systems; transportation planning and future development; design and analysis of transportation facilities including traffic operations, highway geometry, and pavement. Prerequisite: EGCE-2410 Civil Engineering Materials. EGCE-4810 Civil Engineering Senior Design I–Fa 3 hours This is the senior capstone design project for civil engineers. Student teams work on a design project to find a solution consistent with stated specifications using principles studied in previous courses. Work will include writing a proposal and performing background research during a mid-term design review and end-of-semester formal oral presentation. A progress report is also required at semester’s end. Prerequisite: completion of one Civil Engineering Concentration Design Elective; EGCE-3110 Geotechnical Engineering. (Fee: $100) EGCE-4820 Civil Engineering Senior Design II–Sp 2 hours This is a continuation of EGCE-4810 Civil Engineering Senior Design I. Students are required to present an end-or-semester formal oral presentation. A final report is also required at semester’s end. Prerequisite: EGCE-4810 Civil Engineering Senior Design I. (Fee: $100) EGCE-4910 Civil Engineering Practice–Sp 1 hour Course aimed at providing students with an understanding of professional civil engineering practice in contemporary society. Regular classroom discussions will be supplemented by visiting professional engineers who will share practical insights from their professional experience. Issues will include professional licensure, ongoing professional development, workplace practice, and legal issues. Several case studies of recent engineering projects will be included to illustrate issues. Prerequisite: Senior standing and students must be scheduled to graduate prior to the end of calendar year. EGCE-4920 3 hours Infrastructure for Developing Contexts–Sp Course focuses on the creation and implementation of infrastructure development plans for under-developed contexts. Topics include needs identification and assessment, appropriate technology theory, cultural adaptation, resource management, regulatory controls and legal issues, and long-term sustainability. Prerequisites: EGCE-3220 Design of Water Distribution Systems or EGCE-4610 Design of Water Treatment Systems; EGCE-3410 Construction Engineering. (Fee: $100) EGCE-4950 1–4 hours Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering–Fa,Sp Selected topics in civil engineering at the 4000-level that will complement or extend present 3000- or 4000- level courses or expose students to topics not taught in other courses; may be proposed by engineering faculty or students. Repeatable. Prerequisites: Junior standing in program; permission of instructor. (Fee: $100) Computer Engineering (EGCP) EGCP-1010 Digital Logic Design–Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction to digital logic design, number systems, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, computer simulation tools, combinational network design, flip flops, counters, state machines, and sequential networks. Circuits are designed in class and are built and evaluated in the laboratory. Two lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Fee: $100) Page 258 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions EGCE-3950 – EGCP-1010
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