19003Executive Memorandum 19-003
February 13, 2019
From: Gayle E. Hutchinson, President , J, ,!}_~ .! Subject:
Significant Change to the BS in Civil~ie,ing
Upon the recommendation of the Academic Senate, and with the
concurrence of the Provost, I approve a Significant Change to the
BS in Civil Engineering. This change will streamline the path to
graduation by offering courses both fall and spring, which will
allow students more flexibility. The number of units for the major
will change from 103-105 to 103-107. This change will be effective
fall 2019.
Policy Title: EM 19-003 Approval of a Significant Change to the BS
in Civil Engineering
Contact: Department of Civil Engineering Supersedes: Revision:
Enabling Legislation or Executive Order:
Ch artment Curriculum Committee
/t,/,) l,v Date
ECC _____. _ _
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CSU Chico Note: The department will be notified of the of dates for
EPPC, Academic Senate, and Chancellor's o01miculum Services
review.
OCT 18 2018
D Option within _________ _ ____ _ ( degree program name)
0Minor
Will proposed changes affect Transfer Model Curriculum?
YesONol/'lifyes, explain: We do not have a TMC
Will proposed changes affect a subject matter preparation or
credential program? YesONo I/'I EM 07-012
Department Contact(s) w/phone #(s):
Required Signatures
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Undergraduate Program Significant Change
Send signature page with proposal attached to Curriculum Services:
SSC 464B, zip 128
Curriculum Review Completed
10/22/18
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Proposal for Significant Changes
I. Program name and level (undergraduate or graduate): Civil
Engineering (UG) A. Academic year of intended implementation. 2019
B. Name of the department and college submitting the proposal.
CIVL, ECC
1. Identify the unit, which will have primary responsibility for
the program. CIVL
2. Name, title, and rank of the individual(s) primarily responsible
for drafting the proposed program change. Steffen Mehl, Chair,
Professor
3. How many declared students are currently in the program. 317 II.
Provide an abstract, no longer than one page, that describes why
you are making
these changes and how they are related to the University Strategic
Plan, the Academic Plan, the Diversity Action Plan (see definition
and Task 3.1) and your most recent academic program review (i.e.
Five Year Review or Accreditation).
III. Resources and program suppo1t. A. Indicate additional faculty
or staff support positions needed to implement
the program changes. No additional faculty required. We recently
hired 3 new faculty; 2 in environmental engineering and 1 in
structural engineering that can teach these courses.
B. Indicate changes in or additional space and facilities that will
be needed. CIVL 331 will require the use of LANG 205, but 331 is
listed Fall only whereas CIVL 431 Spring only, so we will balance
the use of LANG 205.
C. List additional library resources, equipment, and other
specialized materials that will be needed. Provide evidence of
consultation with the Library Dean indicating that the program can
be supported by the library. Ding Cheng (our Library Chair) and the
Dept. Chair have consulted with Wendy Diamond regarding library
resources (see notes and e mail from meeting on 9/28/2018)
D. A statement by the responsible administrator(s) should be
attached to the proposal.
TV. Program details. A. For undergraduate degree programs, is the
degree matched to an associate
degree as "similar" according to SB 1440? If so, please explain how
the proposed changes will affect the Transfer Model Curriculum
(TMC). View list of matched programs. No TMC match
B. Total number of units required for the revised program. Indicate
if this is a change from the current number of units and the reason
for the change. If this is a high unit program, please indicate
whether you will be asking for any modification for General
Education requirements. 128 units. There is a change in the
variable number of units for when students can select classes from
a list, but the total required remains the same at 128.
C. List courses required for the program that are added, deleted,
or changed. Mode of delivery is either regular, on-line, or hybrid.
More than mode of
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delivery can be indicated. Please add rows as necessary with one
row for each course.
Course Number
Course Title
Mode of Delivery
Regular
Changed 4 CIVL 231 Regular
D. List new and changed elective courses for the revised program.
Indicate which are added, deleted, or changed. Mode of delivery is
either regular, on-line, or hybrid. Please add rows as necessary
with one row for each course.
Course Number
Prerequisites and/or Recommended Background
Mode of Delivery
MATH 225
Linear Algebra
MATH 314
Added 4 MATH 121 Regular
CIVL 331
3 Required: CIVL 231
Chemical principles applicable to the analysis of natural and
engineered water systems including acid base chemistry,
precipitation and dissolution,
Regular
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CIVL 413
3 CIVL 313.
oxidation- reduction, adsorption- desorption, and complexatio n
Application of the material fromCNL 313 to advanced topics in
structural analysis, including virtual work, the stiffness method,
structural dynamics, and modal analysis. Use of computer software
for the analysis of both two- dimensional and three- dimensional
structural systems. Investigation of selected topics
Regular
Note: The catalog defines prerequisites in the following manner
"You must fulfill specific course work or other conditions before
you will be allowed to enroll in the course. Prerequisites may be
waived by the faculty member only on approval of a formal petition
which fully outlines the equivalent attainment." Recommended
background may be preferable in some instances. The catalog defines
recommended background in the following manner "It is
recommended that you have prior course work or knowledge; the term
is used to advise and caution, but not to prevent enrollment." E.
For new, changed, and/or deleted courses identify the primary
faculty
responsible for those courses and how the shift in responsibilities
will be accounted for by the program. For CIVL MATH 220,235, and
314, Rick Ford indicated that they would be able to accommodate
changes in demand.
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For CIVL 313 -various instructors have taught this course ranging
from part time temporary to FERP faculty for the last several
semesters. The change is a reduction by 1 unit and will not
significantly affect workload. For CIVL 331 -Dr. Jackson Webster is
a new faculty who will be taking responsibility for this course. He
will be transitioning to a full time teaching load. For CIVL 413
-Dr. Jared Debock is a new faculty who will take
responsibility for this course. He will be transitioning to a full
time teaching load.
For CIVL 431 -Dr. Stewart Oakley will continue to teach this
course. The change is to the title to be a more accurate
description of the course emphasis.
F. Explanation of any special program characteristics (e.g.,
terminology, credit units required, types of coursework, etc.).
None
G. Provision for meeting accreditation requirements, where
applicable, and anticipated date of accreditation request. ABET
requires that we cover probability and statistics. We are concerned
that our students don't have sufficient depth in this area and
therefore changed our Math Elective to only be applicable courses
in probability and statistics.
H. Other program requirements. None 1. Undergraduate programs:
Catalog number and title of the current
Graduation Writing Assessment (GW AR) course and replacement
course, if applicable. CIVL 595
2. Graduate programs: Indicate how the graduate literacy
requirement is met.NA
3. Graduate programs: indicate the culminating activity options for
the program NA
I. For undergraduate programs, include a revised Major Academic
Plan (MAP) with the proposal. If you have questions or need help,
contact Academic Advising Programs.
J. Catalog copy of the current program. K. Complete catalog copy
for the revised program, including full degree
requirements, admission, and completion requirements. See the
current University Catalog for correct format and follow it
exactly. Before the proposal is submitted to Academic Affairs (for
undergraduate options) or to the Office of Graduate Studies (for
graduate program options), it may be helpful to review catalog copy
with Academic Publications.
Please number all pages of the proposal. Attach the Undergraduate
Program Signature form or the Graduate Program Signature form to
the front of the proposal and submit to Curriculum Services in
Undergraduate Education or the Office of Graduate Studies after all
department and college reviews are complete.
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Abstract
These curriculum changes are regrouping 2 required courses and 2
technical elective courses into a selection of optional courses
(choose 2 of the 4). It is anticipated that this will streamline
graduation because there will be offerings both fall and spring
within these courses allowing students more flexibility. This
grouping of courses are in structural and environmental
engineering, both areas that we are looking to emphasize in our
program based on recent tenure track hires. We are also limiting
our Math Elective to those covering probability and statistics to
ensure students get adequate coverage in this area (a requirement
for our accrediting body, ABET). Dr. Rick Ford indicated that he
can accommodate this change. Because these are existing courses, it
does not change how our program relates to the University's
Strategic, Academic, or Diversity Action Plans.
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This proposal from Civil Engineering has my full support as Acting
Dean. The Department has pulled together a curriculum plan that
allows students to progress more rapidly to graduation and one that
honors the expertise of the junior faculty in the growing field of
Environmental Engineering. These changes are supported by
compelling arguments to work toward educating engineers that have
the knowledge to positively affect the changes needed for our
environment.
Sincerely- Dr. Melody Stapleton Acting Dean College of ECC
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The Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering
Civil engineering graduates are well prepared for professional work
or graduate school in
a broad spectrum of engineering activities. The program is
balanced, stressing environmental engineering; soil mechanics and
foundations; structural analysis and
design; surveying and mapping; transportation and traffic
engineering; water resources and hydraulics. The program emphasizes
quality undergraduate teaching and active student learning,
including extensive use of laboratory and co-curricular
activities.
Civil Engineering Program Mission
The civil engineering program prepares graduates for immediate
entry into a variety of professional careers and provides a solid
undergraduate foundation in general principles enabling continued
education at advanced levels.
Civil Engineering Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe
the career and professional accomplishments that the program is
preparing graduates to achieve.
I. Secure a professional position in civil engineering and become a
licensed engineer.
2. Attend graduate school in civil engineering or a related
discipline to achieve a graduate degree in a specialty area.
3. Engage in lifelong learning though formal and informal
professional development.
4. Assume management or leadership roles in their respective
organization.
5. Contribute to society through involvement in service
activity.
Civil Engineering Program Learning Outcomes
Program outcomes are narrower statements that describe what
students are expected to
know and be able to do by the time of graduation. Students
completing the civil engineering program must demonstrate:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering, including: mathematics through differential equations,
calculus-based physics, chemistry, biology, and four technical
areas appropriate to civil engineering.
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(b) an ability to design and conduct civil engineering experiments,
as well as to analyze and interpret the resulting data;
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet
desired needs in more than one civil engineering context and within
realistic constraint;
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems;
(f) an understanding of professional ethical responsibility,
including the importance of professional I icensure;
(g) an ability to communicate effectively;
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and
societal context;
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in
life-long learning;
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues;
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; and
(I) an understanding of basic concepts in management, business,
public policy, and leadership.
Civil Engineering Design Experience
The civil engineering program provides an essential balance of
engineering science and design. Design content permeates the
curriculum, beginning at a fundamental level in the lower division
followed by a natural progression to comprehensive design in upper
division courses. Fundamental design problems typically have a
unique solution and may involve only a few, simple constraints.
Comprehensive design incorporates a multitude of realistic
constraints with a variety of possible outcomes commonly referred
to as "open ended" design.
Required courses in the program provide proficiency in civil
engineering design, beginning in the first year (CIVL 140
Transpo1tation Planning, Surveying, and Graphics) progressing to
advanced design in the third and fourth years (CIVL 415 Reinforced
Concrete Design, CIVL 431 Environmental Engineering, CIVL 441
Transportation Engineering, and CIVL 461 Water Resources
Engineering), and culminating with
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comprehensive design in the capstone ( e.g., CIVL 561 C Hydrology
and Open Channel Hydraulics Capstone). This ensures a breadth of
design experience that is further enhanced and focused in elective
courses.
American Public Works Association Internship Program
The APW A Internship Program provides civil engineering students
with valuable real world experiences. Participation in the program
is elective but can be used for academic credit towards the degree.
While students are responsible for finding their own internship
opportunity, the Experiential Education Office is an excellent
resource for locating companies interested in hiring interns.
Additional information is available at the website.
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree:
128 units
See Bachelor's Degree Requirements in the University Catalog for
complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40
units, including those required for the major, must be upper
division.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help
students meet all graduation requirements within four years. You
can view MAPs on the Degree MAPs page in the University Catalog or
you can request a plan from your major advisor.
General Education Pathway Requirements: 48 units
See General Education in the University Catalog and the Class
Schedule for the most current information on General Education
Pathway Requirements and course offerings.
This major has approved GE modification(s). See below for
information on how to apply these modification(s).
• Take CMST 131 for Oral Communication (A 1) • Critical Thinking
(A3) is waived. • Take only one course in either Arts (C 1) or
Humanities (C2). The other is waived. • CIVL 302 fulfills either
Society (D 1) or Societal Institutions (02). • CIVL 495 fulfills
Learning for Life (E). • CIVL 461 is an approved major course
substitution for Upper-Division Natural
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Courses must be selected in such a manner as to satisfy the
humanities, social science, mathematics, base science, and
engineering topics requirements of the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET). Consult your academic advisor
for additional information.
Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
See Diversity Requirements in the University Catalog. Most courses
taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General
Education .
Upper-Division Writing Requirement:
Writing Across the Cun-iculum (Executive Memorandum 17-009) is a
graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory
completion of four Writing (W) courses, two of which are designated
by the major department. See Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning and
Writing Requirements in the University Catalog for more details on
the four courses. The first of the major designated Writing (W)
courses is listed below.
• Any upper-division Writing (W) course.
The second major-designated Writing course is the Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement (OW) (Executive Order 665). Students
must earn a C- or higher to receive OW credit. The GE Written
Communication (A2) requirement must be completed before a student
is permitted to register for a OW course.
Grading Requirement:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be
taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the
department as Credit/No Credit grading only.
Course Requirements for the Major: 103-107 units
Completion of the following courses, or their approved transfer
equivalents, is required of all candidates for this degree.
Enrollment in any mathematics course requires a grade of C- or
higher in all prerequisite courses or their transfer
equivalents.
Lower-Division Requirements: M48-9 units
13 courses required:
•
CIVL l O I Introduction to Civil Engineering 1.0 FA
Introduction to the profession of Civil Engineering and the various
sub-disciplines of Civil Engineering. Overview of the professional
engineer licensing process. Overview of the CSU, Chico Civil
Engineering curriculum and the disciplinary patterns in the
curriculum. Discussion of the importance and purpose of both
professional societies and graduate education. 3 hours laboratory.
Credit/no credit grading. (021141)
CIVL 130 Surveying 3.0 FA
Prerequisites: MA TH 120 (may be taken concurrently). Theory and
practice in measurement and computation of distances, angles, and
areas on the earth's surface. Error of combined measurements
analysis. Use of scientific calculator required. 2 hours
discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001484)
Transportation Planning, Surveying, and CIVL 140 3_0 SP
Graphics
Prerequisite: CIVL 130. This course introduces civil engineering
design standards, concepts, and procedures related to
transportation engineering and construction management. Topics
include the standards and design of horizontal curves, vertical
curves, and eaithwork related to transportation projects in
addition to survey staking, state plane coordinates, geographic
information systems, and global positioning systems related to
project surveying. The laboratory portion of this course includes
the application of 3-dimensional graphic modeling software
requiring creativity in design, development of construction plans,
and operation of modern surveying equipment, such as total stations
and GPS systems. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(021126)
Biol 0 gical Processes in Environmental CIVL 175 3.0 FS GE
Engineering
Prerequisites: High school biology and chemistry. Introduction to
biological processes used in environmental engineering analysis and
design with emphasis on sustainability. Ecosystem structure and
function, population dynamics, biochemical reactions,
photosynthesis, microbial ecology, growth and kinetics. Engineering
applications in control of communicable disease, aerobic and
anaerobic degradation of organic waste, water quality management,
drinking water treatment, wastewater and solid waste treatment,
biomass energy, phytotechnology, and bioremediation. 2 hours
lecture, 2 hours activity. This is an approved General Education
course. (021145)
CIVL 211 Statics 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: MA TH 121, PHYS 204A.
Force systems, moments, equilibrium, centroids, and moments of
inertia. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (001489)
CIVL 231 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3.0 FS
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Prerequisites: CHEM 111, CIVL 175 (may be taken concurrently).
Introduction to environmental engineering and sustainability.
Topics covered include: global and local environmental issues; UN's
sustainable development goals; engineering in developing
communities; life cycle assessment; material and energy balances;
pollutant fate and transpo1t; principles of green engineering; and
environmental engineering pathways. 3 hours lecture. This course
requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software.
(021736)
CHEM 111 General Chemistry 4.0 FS GE
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement; second-year high
school algebra; one year high school chemistry. (One year of high
school physics and one year of high school mathematics past Algebra
II are recommended.) Principles of chemistry for students in
science and engineering programs. Topics include atoms, molecules
and ions, reactions, stoichiometry, the periodic table, bonding,
chemical energy, gases, and solution chemistry. The laboratory
sequence supports the above topics including both qualitative and
quantitative experiments, analysis of data, and error propagation.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General
Education course. (001816)
MA TH 120 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4.0 FS GE
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement; both MATH 118 and
MATH 119 (or college equivalent); first-year freshmen who
successfully completed trigonometry and precalculus in high school
can meet this prerequisite by achieving a score that meets
department guidelines on a department administered calculus
readiness exam. Limits and continuity. The derivative and
applications to related rates, maxma and minima, and curve
sketching. Transcendental functions. An introduction to the
definite integral and area. 4 hours discussion. This is an approved
General Education course. (005506)
MA TH 121 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: MA TH 120. The definite integral and applications to
area, volume, work, differential equations, etc. Sequences and
series, vectors and analytic geometry in 2 and 3-space, polar
coordinates, and parametric equations. 4 hours discussion.
(005507)
MA TH 260 Elementary Differential Equations 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: MA TH 121. First order separable, linear, and exact
equations; second order linear equations, Laplace transforms,
series solutions at an ordinary point, systems of first order
linear equations, and applications. 4 hours discussion.
(005509)
MECH 208 Introduction to Technical Computing 2.0 FS
Prerequisite: MATH 121. Recommended: PHYS 204A. A foundation course
in technical computing for engineering. Introduces commercial
software commonly used in the solution of engineering problems.
Application areas
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include kinematics and kinetics, fluid flow, thermal systems, and
machine design. I hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (021113)
PHYS Physics for Students of Science and 4.0 FS GE
204A Engineering: Mechanics
204B Engineering: Electricity and Magnetism
Prerequisites: MA TH 121, PHYS 204A with a grade of C- or
higher.
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Prerequisites: MA.TH I 2 l. Veetor ft:1netions and spaee eur11es.
funetions of several ,,ariables, partial deri•,•afr,ces, and
multiple integrals. Veetor ealeulus line integrnls surfaee
integrals, di·,ergence/eurl Green's Theore1'fl,Di•,,ergenee Theorem
and 8tolces' Theorem. 4 hours diseussion. (005508)
MATH 235 Elementary Linear Alge13ra - e FS
Prerequisites: MATH 12 l. Matriees, determinants. eartesian n spaee
(13asis alld direension of a subspace. rank ; change of 13asis),
linear transformations, eigen>,·alues. Numerieal problems
·,1,.ill be emphasized. 3 hours discussion. (005553)
MATH 350 rntroduetion to Probability and Statistics eAAe
Prerequisites: MATH 12 J. Basie eoncepts of 13robability theory,
random ,•ariables and their distributions, limit theorems.
samplirtg theory topies in statistieal in:ferenee regressim1., afld
eorrelatioA. 3 hours diseussion. (005534)
1 course selected from:
BIOL 211 Allied Health Microbiology 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, BIOL 104, BIOL ·1 s 1, or SCED 102; CHEM
107, CHEM 108, or CHEM 111. Introduction to structure/function,
metabolism, genetics, ecological interactions and pathogenic
mechanisms of microorganisms. In addition, the roles of
microorganisms in sanitation and in the food and biotechnology
industries will be discussed. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
(001132)
CHEM General Chemistry 4.0 FS
112
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Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a grade of C- or better. A
continuation of CHEM 111. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium,
acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics,
coordination chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The laboratory
sequence supports the above topics including both qualitative and
quantitative experiments, analysis of data, and error propagation.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (001817)
GEOS Physical Geology 3.0 FS GE
102
Prerequisites: High school chemistry or physics is recommended;
students with no previous science courses are advised to enroll in
GEOS I 01. No college credit for those who have passed GEOS l O 1.
Physical and chemical processes in the earth, including origin and
identification of rocks and minerals; earth's interior; movements
and major features of the earth's crust; erosion and sedimentation;
geological structures; topographic maps; mineral resources. 2
hours· lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This is an approved General
Education course. (004069)
Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: PHYS
Heat, Wave Motion, Sound, Light, and Modern 4.0 FS 204C
Topics
Prerequisites: MA TH 121, PHYS 204A with a grade of C- or higher.
Temperature, first and second law of thermodynamics, and kinetic
theory. Waves in elastic media, standing waves and resonance, and
sound. Ray and wave optics, reflection, refraction, lenses,
mirrors, diffraction, and polarization. Selected topics in modern
physics. Calculus used. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory.
(007403)
1 course selected from:
CIVL 212 Civil Engineering Materials 3 .0 FS
Prerequisite: CHEM l t 1. The goal of this course is for you to
develop an understanding of several types of material behaviors,
with emphasis on materials commonly used in the civil engineering
profession. Materials studied include wood, steel, concrete, soil,
and asphalt paving materials. Technical writing and report
formatting are emphasized as well. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours
activity. (02173 5)
MECH 210 Materials Science and Engineering 3 .0 FS
Prerequisites: PHYS 204A; CHEM 111. Processing, structure,
properties, and performance of engineering materials. Applied
knowledge of material properties as engineering design parameters.
Advanced manufacturing processes, including microfabrication are
discussed. 3 hours discussion. (005402)
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Upper-Division Requirements: 558 units
H-2._courses required:
Enginee ing Sust inability and CIVL 302 3.0 FS Economic
Analysis
Prerequisites: MA TH 121, junior standing. This course provides a
foundation for green engineering design through life cycle
assessment and life cycle cost analysis considering economically
viable, socially just, and environmentally sustainable solutions
(triple bottom line). This course teaches quantitative
environmental and economic assessment tools. decision-making
strategies, risk, sensitivity analysis, and unce1tainty analysis.
These skills are applied to real-world problems through group
projects, emphasizing applied engineering, critical thinking,
communication skills and teamwork. 3 hours discussion. This course
requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software.
(001495)
CIVL 311 Strength of Materials 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 211 with a grade of C- or higher; MA TH 260
(may be taken concurrently); CIVL 212 or MECH 210 (may be taken
concurrently). Strength and elastic properties of materials of
construction; tension, compression, shear, and torsion stresses;
deflection and deformation; stress analysis of beams and columns. 4
hours discussion. (001491)
CIVL 313 Structural Mechanics 'J/,o FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 or MECH 208 (may be taken concurrently);
CIVL 311 with a grade of C- or higher. Fundamentals of structural
analysis for beams, trusses, and frames. Topics include loading
(including seismic), influence lines, approximate analysis methods,
deflection analysis, and statically indeterminate structures.
Methods applicable to computer analysis ere iAtrodueed. 4-J_hours
discussion. (001499)
CIVL 321 Fluid Mechanics 4.0 FS
Prerequisites: CIVL 21 l with a grade of C- or higher. Recommended:
MA TH 260,
MECH 320 (may be taken concurrently). Hydrostatics, principles of
continuity, work-energy and momentum, viscous effects, dimensional
analysis and similitude, flow in closed conduits, drag on objects.
3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001496)
CIVL 411 Soil Mechanics and Foundations 4.0 SP
Prerequisites: CIVL 321 (may be taken concurrently); ENGL 130 or
equivalent. Soil properties, tests, and classification. Analysis of
soil stresses, consolidation, shear strength, lateral pressures,
and ground water movement. Related design consideration involving
spread footings, piles, retaining walls, and slopes. Use of
programmable scientific calculator required. 3 hours discussion, 3
hours laboratory. (001511)
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CIVL 415 Reinforceel CeAerete Design 4:-0 FA -
Prerequisites: C[Vb3 J 3. RecemmeAeleel:CIVL 411. The aAalysis and
design of reinforced cenerete structures and elements by the
strength design method. Laboratory ineh:1eles experiments en
cencrete, concrete slruet1:1ral elements, and a design p.roject. 3
heurs discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001514)
CIVL 431 Em,iroemental ungineeri:ng
Prerequisites: CJVL 175 (or equivalent),juflior smnding.
Introduction to water quality watersupply distrib1:1tion, anel
elrinking water treatment; wastev,1ater collection, treatme11t anel
elisposal. Disease transmission; 'Nater quality para.Aleters;
physical. ehen:iieal. ans biological processes in the lreatmeAt of
water, 1Naste11,£1ter, and biosolids. 3 hours eliscussion. 3 hours
laborator)'. (001529)
CIVL 441 Transportation Engineering 4.0 FA
Prerequisites: CIVL 140; CIVL 302 (may be taken concurrently).
Transportation systems and facility planning, design, construction,
operations, and maintenance. Pavement design and traffic
engineering fundamentals. Laboratory includes field studies, design
exercises, and modeling/forecasting tasks. 3 hours discussion, 3
hours laboratory. (001520)
CIVL 461 Water Resources Engineering 3.0 SP
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 or MECH 208; CIVL 321 with a grade of C- or
higher. Water resources engineering covers principles of hydraulics
and hydrology relevant to civil engineering applications. Topics
include open channel hydraulics, rainfall-runoff predictions,
ground water hydraulics, water budget modeling, storm water
routing, and urban storm water management. 2 hours discussion, 2
hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer
and appropriate software. (021142)
CIVL 495 Professional Issues in Engineering 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301 or equivalent; senior standing. History of
engineering, professional registration, codes of ethics, management
issues, diversity, outsourcing, intellectual property,
international development and technology transfer, sustainable
design. A substantial written project with oral presentation is
required. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. (003716)
CIVL Capstone Design Project (W) 3.0 FS GW -W
595W
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Written Communication (A2)
requirement; junior standing. Corequisites: CIVL 558C, CIVL 561C,
CIVL 562C, CIVL 571 C, CIVL 575C, or CIVL 586C.
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This course provides a broad-based capstone design experience in a
coordinated semester long project. In support of the design
project, emphasis is placed on fundamentals of technical writing,
contracts, and specifications common to many fields of civil
engineering. 3 hours discussion. This is an approved Graduation
Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or better
certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved
Writing Course. Formerly CIVL 595. (021174)
1 course selected from:
MATH 314 Probability and Statistics for Science and Technology _
4.0 FS
Prerequisites: MATH 12 l. Basic concepts of probability and
statistics with emphasis on models used in science and technology.
Probability models for statistical estimation and hypothesis
testing. Confidence limits. One- and two-sample inference. simple
regression, one- and two-way analysis of variance. Credit cannot be
received for both MATH 314 and MATH 315. 4hours ruscussion.)
MATH 350 Intr 0 duction to Probability and Stati s tics 3.0
FA
Preregu isites: MA TH 121 .
Basic concepts of probability theory. random variables and their
distributions. limit theorems. sampling theory, topics in
statistical inference. regression. and correlation. 3 hours
discussion. (005534)
2 courses selected from:
Environmental Engineering CIVL331 3.,QChemistry
Pretequisites: CIVL 313.
Application of the material from CIVL '313 to advanced topics in
structural analysis, including virtual work, the stiffness method,
structura1 dynamics, and modal analvsis. Use of com1mter software
for the analysis of both two-dimensional and three-dimensionala
structural systems. Investigation of selected topics. 3 hours
discussion
Reinforced Concrete CIVL 415 Design
Prerequisites: CJVL 313. Recommended: CIVL 411.
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The analysi and design of reinforced concrete structures and
elements by the strength design method. Laboratory includes
experiments on concrete, concrete structural elements, and a design
project. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (001514)
ER•.rireRR'l.eHtal 8ngineering Water and
CIVL 431 4.0 SP_ Wastewater Engineering
Prerequisite : CJVL 231 (or eguivalentfaculty permi ion), junior
sanding. Introduction to water quality. water supply, dish·ibution,
and drinking water treatment; wastewater collection, treatment. and
disposal. Disease transmission; water quality parameters; physical.
chemical, and biological processes in the treatment of water, wa
tewater. and biosolids. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (00
l 529)
1 course selected from:
MECH 320 Dynamics 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: ClVL 211 with a grade of C- or higher, MA TH 260.
Kinematics and dynamics of mechanical systems composed of rigid
bodies. Moments and products of inertia, forces of interaction,
inertia forces and torques. Equations of motion of non-planar
systems. 3 hours discussion. (005409)
MECH 332 Thermodynamics 3.0 FS
Prerequisites: PHYS 204A. Properties of substances, ideal gas
equation of state, heat and work, first and second laws of
thermodynamics, steady-state analysis of closed and open systems,
entropy, gas and vapor power cycles, introduction to renewable
energy sources. 3 hours discussion. (005414)
1 course selected from:
CIVL 558C Earthquake and Wind Engineering - Capstone 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: ClVL 4J 3 (or faculty permission): CIVL 415; .QLCIVL
554; or CIVL 556. Corequisite: CIVL 595. Earthquake and wind hazard
related to the structural design of buildings. Topics include
engineering seismology, wind environment and climatology,
structural dynamics, structural loading, and design methodologies.
Use of computer software for the static and dynamic analysis of
three-dimensional building systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours
activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and
appropriate software. (021175)
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Hydrology and Open Channel Hydraulics CIVL 561 C 3.0 FS
Capstone
Prerequisite: CIVL 461. Corequisite: CIVL 595. Principles and
application of modern hydrology, precipitation, surface-water
runoff, and open channel hydraulics. Includes topics in urban
hydrology, stormwater controls, and pollution controls. 2 hours
discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a
laptop computer and appropriate software. (021246)
CIVL 562C Groundwater Hydrology - Capstone 3.0 INQ
Prerequisite: CIVL 461. Corequisite: CIVL 595. An introduction to
modern groundwater hydrology emphasizing quantitative analysis of
subsurface flow. Topics include well hydraulics, stream/aquifer
interactions, and contaminant transport. Use of modeling tools and
techniques is emphasized. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity.
(021177)
Natural Systems for Wastewater Treatment - CIVL 571 C 3_0 Fl
Capstone
Prerequisite: CIVL 431. Corequisite: CIVL 595. Natural systems for
the treatment of wastewater; transmission of excreta-related
infections; treatment systems for removal of pathogens; wastewater
and biosolids reuse in agriculture and aquaculture. Special
emphasis on the problems of developing countries. 2 hours
discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a
laptop computer and appropriate software. (021241)
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management - CIVL 575C 3.0 INQ
Capstone
Prerequisites: CIVL 431 or faculty permission. Corequisite: CIVL
595. An introduction to the handling and management of solid and
hazardous wastes. Emphasis on state-of-the-art engineering
techniques and contemporary management issues based on social,
economic, and legal considerations; risk assessment; case studies.
Special emphasis on problems of developing countries. 2 hours
discussion, 2 hours activity. (021326)
Advanced Transportation Engineering Design - CIVL 586C 3_0 SP
Capstone
Prerequisite: CIVL 441. Corequisite: CIVL 595. This course presents
selected topics in advanced transportation engineering techniques,
design, and analysis. These topics cover the advanced technologies
in the areas of
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transportation pavements, transportation materials, traffic
engineering, and travel demand modeling. The course is also
designed to equip students with practical design oriented
experience with comprehensive knowledge learned through previous
transportation related courses. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours
activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and
appropriate software. (021261)
Students who take the capstone version of a course cannot also
receive credit for the non capstone version of the course.
J-.!.units selected from:
CIVL 551 Foundations Engineering 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 411, CIVL 415 (may be taken concurrently). The
application of soil mechanics principles to the design of
foundations for buildings and earth structures. Integration of
structural design and soil response. 3 hours discussion.
(001513)
CIVL 554 Steel Design 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 13 (may be taken concurr e ntly). Theory,
analysis, and design of steel structural elements and systems using
the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) method. 3 hours
discussion. (001500)
CIVL 556 Timber Design 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 313. Theory and design procedures for timber
structures and their connections to resist gravity and lateral
loads. Basic element design by the Allowable Stress Design (ASD)
and/or Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods are
detailed. Also covered is design of floor and roof systems and
shear walls. One or two 3-hour field trips required. 3 hours
discussion. (001516)
CIVL 556H Timber Design - Honors 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 313. Theory and design procedures for timber
structures and their connections to resist gravity and lateral
loads. Basic element design by the Allowable Stress Design (ASD)
and/or Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methods are
detailed. Also covered is design of floor and roof systems and
shear walls. One or two 3-hour field trips required. 3 hours
discussion. (020404)
CIVL 558 Earthquake and Wind Engineering 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 413 (or faculty permission): CIVL 415, or CIVL
554, or CIVL 556. Earthquake and wind hazard related to the
structural design of buildings. Topics include engineering
seismology, wind environment and climatology, structural dynamics,
structural loading, and design methodologies. Use of computer
software for the static and dynamic analysis of three-dimensional
building systems. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours
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activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and
appropriate software. (001518)
Earthquake and Wind Engineering - CIVL 558H 3.0 INQ
Honors
Prerequisites: CIVL 313, MA TH 260. Recommended: Concurrent
enrollment in or prior completion of CIVL 415, CIVL 554, CIVL 556.
Earthquake and wind hazard related to the structural design of
buildings. Topics include engineering seismology, wind environment
and climatology, structural dynamics, structural loading, and
design methodologies. Use of computer software for the static and
dynamic analysis of three-dimensional building systems. 2 hours
discussion, 2 hours activity. (020405)
CIVL 561 Hydrology and Open Channels Hydraulics 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 461. Principles and applications of modern
hydrology, precipitation, surface-water runoff, and open channel
hydraulics. Includes topics in urban hydrology, stormwater controls
and pollution controls. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This
course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate
software. (001526)
CIVL 562 Groundwater Hydrology 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 461. An introduction to modern groundwater
hydrology emphasizing quantitative analysis of subsurface flow.
Topics include well hydraulics, stream/aquifer interactions, and
contaminant transport. Use of modeling tools and techniques is
emphasized. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course
requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software.
(001498)
CIVL 567 Pipeline Hydraulics and Design 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 205; CIVL 302; CIVL 321 with a grade of C- or
higher. Quantitative analysis of pressurized pipelines, pipe
networks. The course includes analysis of transients in pipeline
systems caused by valve movement, pump power failure, etc; design
of transient control devices. 3 hours discussion. This course
requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software.
(001528)
Natural Systems for Wastewater CIVL 571 3.0 Fl
Treatment
Prerequisites: CIVL 431 or faculty permission. Natural systems for
the treatment of wastewater; transmission of excreta-related
infections; treatment systems for removal of pathogens; wastewater
and biosolids reuse in agriculture and aquaculture. Special
emphasis on the problems of developing countries. 2 hours
discussion, 2 hours activity. (001533)
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CIVL 575 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 431 or faculty permission. An introduction to
the handling and management of solid and hazardous wastes. Emphasis
on state-of-the-art engineering techniques and contemporary
management issues based on social, economic, and legal
considerations; risk assessment; case studies. Special emphasis on
problems of developing countries. 3 hours discussion.
(001536)
CIVL 585 Traffic Engineering 3.0 INQ
Prerequisites: CIVL 441 or faculty permission. Traffic engineering
fundamentals, traffic control signs, markings, and signals.
Intersection and highway capacity. Highway safety and accident
investigations. Design of streets and parking facilities.
Assessment of the environmental impact of traffic. 3 hours
discussion. (001525)
Advanced Transportation Engineering CIVL 586 3.0 SP
Design
Prerequisite: CIVL 441. This course presents selected topics in
advanced transportation engineering techniques, design, and
analysis. These topics cover the advanced technologies in the areas
of transportation pavements, transportation materials, traffic
engineering, and travel demand modeling. The course is also
designed to equip students with practical design oriented
experience with comprehensive knowledge learned through previous
transportation related classes. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours
activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and
appropriate software. (021248)
Construction Engineering and CIVL592 3.0 INO
Management
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 or MECH 208; CIVL 411 (may be taken
concurrently). Recommended: CIVL 302. Introduction to construction
engineering and management. Cost estimation for contract
construction and engineering. including labor. material. equipment.
and overhead costs. Construction procedures, eguipmenl and methods;
efficient use of excavation and hauling equipment operations.
Application of crew balance. proces chart and operations research
techniques to construction operations. Planning. scheduling, and
progress controls of construction operations. One or two three-hour
field trips may be required. 3 hours discussion.
Advanced Special 1.0 - CIVL 598 FS
Topics 3.0
Prerequisites: To be established when courses are formulated. This
course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically
the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from
term to term and be different for different
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21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors
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sections. See The Class Schedule for the specific topic being
offered. 3 hours lecture. (020084)
1.0 - CIVL 599 Special Problems INQ
3.0
Prerequisites: Faculty permission. This course is an independent
study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must
register directly with a supervising faculty member. You may take
this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This course
requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate
software.
3 units selected from:
Other technical courses chosen from a list approved by the
department.
Advising Requirement:
Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program.
Consult your undergraduate advisor for specific information.
Honors in the Major:
Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major.
It requires 6 units of honors course work completed over two
semesters.
The Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a
faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance
or research project. This year-long collaboration allows you to
work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a
public presentation of your work. Students sometimes take their
projects beyond the University for submission in professional
journals, presentation at conferences, or academic competition.
Such experience is valuable for graduate school and professional
life. Your honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on
your permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often
accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the
department or the department chair.
Some common features of Honors in the Major program are:
1. You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. All 6
units are honors classes (marked by a suffix of H), and at least 3
of these units are independent study (399H, 499H, 599H) as
specified by your department. You must complete each class with a
minimum grade of B.
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requirements for your major carefully, as there may be specific
courses that must be included in these units.
3. Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5%
of majors in your department.
4. Your GPA in your major should be at least 3 .5 or within the top
5% of majors in your department.
5. Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors
in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then
they complete the 6 units of course work over the two semesters of
their senior year.
6. Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your
honors project.
While Honors in the Major is part of the Honors Program, each
department administers its own program. Please contact your major
department or major advisor to apply.
Honors in Civil Engineering
The common elements of the Honors in the Major program listed above
apply to Honors in Civil Engineering. Specific information for this
program includes:
1. In addition to meeting the GPA requirements, you must be
recommended by a faculty member.
2. Students who are admitted into the department's Honors in the
Major program may elect to take any two upper-division civil
engineering electives for honors credit. The honors section will be
identified on your transcript. The courses are usually spread over
two semesters. You must complete them with a minimum grade of Band
maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall.
3. Each Honors in the Major class will require completion of the
course plus an additional honors project and culminates with a
public presentation of your honors project.
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Meriam Library
Date: November 4, 2018
Subject: Library materials support for the proposed program changes
in Civil Engineering
The Meriam Library currently holds over 10,000 print titles and
5,000 ebooks in the subject of Civil Engineering. The library also
subscribes to 41 journals in the subject of Civil Engineering. T he
library also subscribes to two databases covering Civil
Engineering: The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and
Compendex.
There maybe a need to subscribe to Environmental Engineering
specific databases such as Greenfile, OnePetro, or Environmental
Engineering Abstracts if research by students and faculty increases
in the Environmental Engineering field. Additional funding would ne
to be secured if this subject becomes more prolific at CSU,
Chico.
As it stands now, the library will be able to support the proposed
changes outlined in the proposal.
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