• CE 2300

    Statics
     Rating

    3.29

     Difficulty

    3.20

     GPA

    3.31

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Basic concepts of mechanics: systems of forces and couples: equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; analysis of structures: trusses, frames, machines; internal forces, shear and bending moment diagrams; distributed forces; friction, centroids and moments of inertia; principle of virtual work; and computer applications. Cross-listed as MAE 2300. Prerequisite: PHYS 1425 or PHYS 1420 or PHYS 1710.

  • CE 3210

    Fluid Mechanics
     Rating

    3.59

     Difficulty

    3.23

     GPA

    3.45

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Studies the statics and dynamics of incompressible fluids, primarily water. The basic principles of fluid flow, energy equation, and momentum equation, are presented and applied to closed conduit flow, open channel flow, and problems of flow measurement pertinent to civil engineering practices. Prerequisite: CE 2300 or equivalent.

  • CE 3300

    Structural Mechanics
     Rating

    2.96

     Difficulty

    3.38

     GPA

    3.16

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Fundamentals of structural mechanics: equilibrium compatibility, determinacy, stability; mathematical models of structural elements: stress resultants in bars, beams, and framed structures; calculation of deflections; general analysis of structures: concepts of stiffness and flexibility, force and displacement methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CE 2310.

  • CE 2100

    Introduction to Environmental Engineering
     Rating

    2.93

     Difficulty

    3.40

     GPA

    3.03

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Focuses on society's interaction with water, air, and soil systems. Management of these major environmental components is examined, considering health and ecological needs and technical limitations. This course may stand alone as introduction to the current environmental challenges that we face, or as the foundation for further study in the field of environmental engineering. Prerequisites: CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1610

  • CE 4210

    Stormwater Management
     Rating

    3.00

     Difficulty

    4.00

     GPA

    3.58

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Emphasizes the management of stormwater quantity and quality, especially in urban areas. Course includes impacts of stormwater on infrastructure and ecosystems, hydrologic and contaminant transport principles, stormwater regulation, structural and non-structural stormwater management approaches, and modeling tools for stormwater analysis and management. Prerequisite: CE 3220

  • CE 2020

    Engineering Economic Analysis
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.45

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This purpose of this course is to introduce and familiarize students with engineering economics. Students will apply the concepts of the time value of money to infrastructure management. Students will be able to compare cash flows using net present value, future value, and cost-benefit analysis. Students will use cost indices to complete cost estimations. Students will be able to make appropriate adjustments for depreciation and inflation.

  • CE 2500

    Special Topics in Civil Engineering
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.52

    Last Taught

    Spring 2024

    Applies basic engineering principles, analytical procedures and design methodology to special problems of current interest in civil engineering. Topics for each semester are announced at the time of course enrollment. Check with the course instructor regarding any prerequisites. Prerequisite: Instructor's Permission

  • CE 2720

    Design & Construction of Concrete Canoe
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Building a concrete canoe offers students hands-on experience with concrete mix designs and project management. Annual design challenge, set by the ASCE, evolves each year. Students apply the engineering design process to research, design, build, test and race a full-scale concrete canoe. Course will be offered as CE2720 for non-engineering students, focusing on financial, management, communications, and other tasks appropriate to their skills.

  • CE 3030

    Land Development Engineering
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    4.00

    Last Taught

    Fall 2025

    Through this course students will develop critical engineering skills for sustainable land development, including project procurement, road design, utility/stormwater design, site grading design, and construction. The course provides an experience similar to working in a professional site/civil engineering design firm. Project work will require the use of technology design tools (CAD), leadership, and problem solving. Prerequisite: CE 2010

  • CE 3050

    Energy Systems and the Environment
     Rating

     Difficulty

     GPA

    3.42

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Course provides a hands-on overview in energy infrastructure as it relates to climate and the environment. Students will learn quantitative tools to analyze power, buildings, manufacturing, and transportation systems. The course will explore the broad impacts of the energy transition away from fossil fuels. Students will undertake an open-ended, team-based life cycle assessment project.  Prerequisites: CE2100 or CHE2215.