May 12, 2024  
2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Elementary and Bilingual Education

Courses are designated EDEL in the class schedule.

  
  • EDEL 539 - Clinical Supervision: Analyzing Effective Teaching (3)


    Systematic, research-based approach. Identifies basic components needed by teachers, staff developers and administrators to improve their instructional skills. Principles of learning applied to supervision and applied practice in analyzing the instructional process.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.
  
  • EDEL 541 - Culture and Education of Latino Students (3)


    Impact of historical, social, political and economic forces on educational experiences for Latino students in the U.S., in particular, those of Mexican origin. Immigration, migration, language and culture with respect to educational attainment. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to credential program or master’s program.
  
  • EDEL 541K - Culture and Education of Korean Students (3)


    Korean culture, Korean-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Korean immigration, and their contributions to the United States. Korean cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to multiple-subject or single-subject bilingual credential program or master’s program or consent of Korean bilingual authorization coordinator; Korean fluency.
  
  • EDEL 541V - Culture and Education of Vietnamese Students (3)


    Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Vietnamese immigration and Vietnamese Americans’ contributions to the United States. Vietnamese cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues, and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to multiple- or single- subject bilingual credential program or master’s program, or consent of Vietnamese bilingual authorization coordinator.
  
  • EDEL 542 - Current Issues and Problems in Bilingual-Bicultural Education (3)


    Problems and issues in the development and implementation of bilingual-bicultural education.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.
  
  • EDEL 543 - Elementary Graduate Seminar: Critical Arts Education with/in Urban Communities (3)


    Critical arts practices with/in multilingual and multicultural communities. Issues pertinent to just, equitable and inclusive education through the arts. Applications for arts education curriculum integration, instructional strategies and assessment in both school and community settings. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to credential or master’s program.
  
  • EDEL 548 - Social Studies, Science and Math in Early Childhood Education (3)


    Current curriculum standards and instructional options in social studies, science and mathematics in early childhood education. Content, process skills and literature connections. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential or equivalent experience.
  
  • EDEL 551 - Assessment Across the Curriculum (3)


    Improving student performance through assessment, self-assessment and student goals setting; establishing congruence between purposes, audiences and instruments used. Designing and selecting instruments, including performance assessment, portfolio, observation and personal communication forms for standards-based assessment.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.
  
  • EDEL 552 - Family, Community and Professional Partnership (3)


    Value of educational partnerships between families, teachers and the community. Inquiry and the development of strategies to develop partnerships, address and overcome barriers, and sustain partnerships to enhance the education of children. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.
  
  • EDEL 553 - Models of Teaching (3)


    Varied strategies of instruction, culminating in identifying and studying 16 unique models. Relationships among theories of learning and instruction. Various instructional alternatives.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.
  
  • EDEL 556 - Foundations of Education for Social Justice (3)


    Educational practice and research within the framework of social justice. Analyze poverty, inequality and discrimination in society and schooling, while articulating the potential of education as an effective approach to social justice. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDEL 571 - Graduate Studies in Elementary Education: Science Education Practicum (3)


    Strategies for effectively teaching and assessing science content knowledge, science process skills, and scientific attitudes in the elementary school; includes field assignments in elementary schools (1 unit - 4 hours per week); seminars (2 units - 2 hours per week). Principles of effective staff development in elementary science education.

    Prerequisite: EDEL 533 .
  
  • EDEL 590 - Technology Professional Development in Schools (3)


    Planning, implementing and evaluating technology professional development in schools. Writing grants, acting as a change agent and serving as a technology leader in a school. Fieldwork required. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Level 2 technology proficiency, EDEL 522 , EDEL 523 .
  
  • EDEL 594 - Research Seminar (3)


    Preparing, evaluating, developing and presenting curriculum research proposals culminating in a graduate project. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    rerequisite: 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor.
  
  • EDEL 597 - Project (1-3)


    Individual research on an empirical project, with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a project. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor.
  
  • EDEL 598 - Thesis (1-3)


    Individual research with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA and consent of instructor.
  
  • EDEL 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Independent inquiry. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential, one year of teaching experience and consent of instructor.

Secondary Education

Courses are designated as EDSC in the class schedule.

  
  • EDSC 110 - The Teaching Experience: Exploration (3)


    Exploring one’s self in relation to other people in the schools, and an encounter with the teaching experience through fieldwork. Accompanying seminar helps extend observations and explore relevant issues. (2 hours fieldwork, 2 hours seminar). Credit/No credit only. (EDEL 110 , EDSC 110, SCED 110 and SPED 110 are the same course.)

  
  • EDSC 304 - Educational Technologies for Secondary Teachers (3)


    Develop personal proficiency in educational technologies to facilitate teaching process. Develop digital literacy through presentation, spreadsheet, word processing/publication software, interactive online tools; internet search and retrieval; information literacy; electronic communication/collaboration; awareness of legal and ethical issues in the digital world. Meets technology requirement for California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (EDSC 304 and SPED 304 are the same course.)

  
  • EDSC 310 - The Teaching Experience: Participation (3)


    History, philosophy, sociology of secondary education. Introduction to California Teaching Performance Expectations and Teaching Performance Assessment; needs of special populations, English learners, struggling readers; content standards and major curriculum reform documents. Includes 45 hours of observation in public schools on specific course requirements. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 320 - Adolescent Development (3)


    Biological, cognitive and socio-cultural development of adolescents. Contexts of adolescent development, including family, peers, school, work and leisure. Health and safety issues of adolescents. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
  
  • EDSC 330 - Developing Literacy in Secondary Schools (3)


    Strategies for developing content-based reading/writing abilities, comprehension skills and vocabulary of secondary students. Methods of teaching reading, writing and language skills for English learners and native English speakers. Diagnostic assessment strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. Letter grade.

  
  • EDSC 340 - Diversity in Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles of educational equity and diversity. Strategies for providing students equitable access to the core curriculum. How teaching is shaped by diversity in California society. Analyze personal and institutional biases. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 410 - Teaching English Learners in Secondary Schools (3)


    Research-based approaches and strategies for teaching English learners in secondary schools. Theories of language acquisition and development. Cognitive, linguistic, socio-cultural and political factors that affect English language development. Legal issues pertaining to the education of English learners. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 310 .
  
  • EDSC 440F - Supervised Fieldwork in Secondary Schools (2)


    A field experience in a single subject in public schools with guided observation and reflection.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 440S .
  
  • EDSC 440S - General Pedagogy in Secondary Schools (4)


    Interrelationship of pedagogical theory and practice, classroom management, instructional planning, assessment of student learning, student engagement, and teacher professionalism. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 440F .
  
  • EDSC 442 - Teaching in the Secondary School (3)


    Strategies and techniques for teaching a single subject in the public schools. Departmental offerings include: ARTE 442 Teaching Art in the Secondary School; EDSC 442C Teaching Science in the Secondary School; EDSC 442M Teaching Foundational Level Mathematics in the Secondary School; EDSC 442F Teaching World Languages in the Secondary School; EDSC 442S Teaching Social Science in the Secondary School; ENED 442 Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School; MUSE 442 Principles and Methods of Teaching Music in the Public Schools; THED 442 Teaching Theatre in the Secondary School.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .
  
  • EDSC 442C - Teaching Science in the Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles, methods, and materials for teaching science in the secondary schools. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. (EDSC 442C and SCED 442C are the same course)

    Prerequisites: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .
  
  • EDSC 442F - Teaching World Languages in the Public Schools (3)


    Principles, methods, and materials for teaching world languages in K-12 schools with an emphasis on secondary levels. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California preliminary Single Subject Teaching credential.

    Prerequisites: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .
  
  • EDSC 442M - Teaching Foundational-Level Mathematics in Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles, objectives, strategies and methods for teaching foundational-level mathematics in secondary schools. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California preliminary Single Subject Teaching credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .
  
  • EDSC 442S - Teaching Social Science in Secondary Schools (3)


    Principles, strategies, and materials for teaching social science in secondary schools. A B- (2.7) or better is required to earn a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: Admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 449E .
  
  • EDSC 446 - Methods and Inquiry for Bilingual Teachers (3)


    Prepares bilingual teacher candidates for teaching Spanish-speaking students. Program models for bilingual instruction, methods for teaching reading and content areas in bilingual settings, materials and assessment. Conducted in Spanish and English; 20 hours of fieldwork required. (EDSC 446 and EDEL 446 are the same course)

    Prerequisite: admission to multiple- or single-subject bilingual credential program.
  
  • EDSC 446K - Methods and Inquiry for Korean Bilingual Teachers (3)


    Prepares bilingual teachers to teach Korean-speaking students. Program models for bilingual instruction and methods for teaching Korean language and content areas in bilingual settings. 10 hours of fieldwork in schools is required. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to multiple-subject or single-subject bilingual credential program or master’s program or consent of Korean bilingual authorization coordinator; Korean fluency.
  
  • EDSC 446V - Methods and Inquiry for Vietnamese Bilingual Teachers (3)


    Prepares bilingual teachers to teach Vietnamese-speaking students. Program models for bilingual instruction; methods for teaching Vietnamese language and content areas in bilingual settings. 10 hours of fieldwork in schools is required. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential program.
  
  • EDSC 449E - First Semester Student Teaching (3)


    Eight-week practicum (120 hours, Monday - Friday) in co-teaching in secondary schools. Credit/No Credit only. A “B” (3.0) or better is required to receive a grade of credit. Students sign up for the appropriate departmental offering from the following: ARTE 449E, EDSC 449E, ENED 449E, KNES 449E, MAED 449E, MUSE 449E, SCED 449E or THED 449E. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: EDSC 442 .
  
  • EDSC 449I - Second Semester Student Teaching (10)


    A 300-hour practicum in a single subject in public schools. Credit/No Credit only. A “B” (3.0) or better is required to receive a grade of credit. Departmental course offerings are: ARTE 449I, EDSC 449I, ENED 449I, FLED 449I, KNES 449I, MAED 449I, MUSE 449I, SCED 449I, THED 449I.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 440F , EDSC 440S , EDSC 442 , EDSC 449E . Corequisite: EDSC 449S .
  
  • EDSC 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    Seminar in student teaching in a single subject in secondary schools. Class activities and assessments are aligned with student teaching fieldwork experiences. Credit/No Credit only; “B” (3.0) or better required for credit. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 410 , EDSC 440S , EDSC 442 , EDSC 449E . Corequisite: EDSC 449I .
  
  • EDSC 460 - Teaching Performance Assessment Seminar (3)


    Preparation for completion of California Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA) which is required for the Level 1 Single Subject Teaching Credential. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 442 , successful completion of TPA SSP and submission of TPA DI.
  
  • EDSC 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Conduct an individual investigation under supervision of a faculty member; investigation might be an experiment, a library study or a creative project. Adequate prerequisite study necessary. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: senior or graduate standing, approval of instructor and department; demonstrated capacity and maturity.
  
  • EDSC 501 - Introduction to Graduate Studies (1)


    Prerequisite to the MSE in Secondary Education. Prepares entering graduate students to develop study plans and identify pressing issues in secondary education. May be taken before or during the first semester. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (EDSC 501 and SPED 501 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: capacity for electronic communication, including e-mail, attachments and web courseware.
  
  • EDSC 502A - New Teacher Induction, Assessment and Support, Year 1 (1)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 1-2. (EDEL 201A and EDSC 502A are the same course.)

    Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.
  
  • EDSC 502B - New Teacher Induction, Assessment, and Support, Year 1 (2)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 3-6. (EDEL 502B and EDSC 502B are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: EDSC 502A . Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.
  
  • EDSC 502C - New Teacher Induction, Assessment, and Support, Year 2 (1)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 7-8. (EDEL 502C and EDSC 502C are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: EDSC 502B . Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.
  
  • EDSC 502D - New Teacher Induction, Assessment and Support, Year 2 (2)


    Preparation and professional development for new teachers in accordance with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession. Utilize California Formative Assessment and Support System for Teachers model. CFASST Events 9-12. (EDEL 502D and EDSC 502D are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: EDSC 502C . Corequisite: participation in Induction Program.
  
  • EDSC 502E - Pedagogy, Assessment and Support for New Teachers: Semester 1 (3)


    Formative assessment and professional development for new teachers via utilization of state-approved formative assessment system. Inquiry into teaching effectiveness including analyzing teaching and learning context and assessment. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Multiple or Subject Preliminary Credential. Corequsite: participation in the CSUF Clear Credential Program.
  
  • EDSC 502F - Pedagogy, Assessment and Support for New Teachers: Semester 2 (3)


    Formative assessment and professional development for new teachers via utilization of state-approved formative assessment system. Inquiry into teaching effectiveness, including action research, review and reflection on teaching and learning. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: Multiple or Single Subject Preliminary Credential. Corequisite: participation in the CSUF Clear Credential Program.
  
  • EDSC 504 - Advanced Proficiency in Educational Technologies (3)


    Theoretical basis and strategies for improving teaching and learning in secondary school classrooms through multimedia technologies. Utilize technology for curricular, instructional and assessment purposes to support all students in learning. Meets the Professional Teacher Induction Program Technology standard. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (EDSC 504 and SPED 504 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: EDSC 304 ; must have been issued a preliminary single subject credential.
  
  • EDSC 506 - Graduate Studies in Secondary School Writing (3)


    Current issues, theory and practice regarding teaching writing in secondary schools (grades 6-12). Actively and continuously write while learning about ways to foster the writing development of secondary school students. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate Standing.
  
  • EDSC 522 - Family, Community, and Professional Partnerships (3)


    Effective teaching practices in working with diverse student populations to promote equal learning opportunities. Successful community collaboration with service providers, business leaders, policy makers, parents. Complex diversity of families and teaching situations. Importance of partnerships with professional agencies concerned with adolescents. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 524 - Assessing Student Learning (3)


    Methods of assessing and evaluating student academic achievement in the secondary schools. Improving student performance and aligning assessment with goals and learner characteristics. Designing instruments and focusing on assessment strategies that promote equal learning opportunities. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Pre- or corequisite: EDSC 535 .
  
  • EDSC 530 - Graduate Studies in Mathematics Education (3)


    Explore research that focuses on teaching and learning mathematics in the middle grades, criteria for improving mathematics programs and critique of current mathematics curricula. Students will analyze research in light of their developing knowledge and teaching experiences.

  
  • EDSC 535 - Survey of Educational Research (3)


    Introduces major forms of quantitative and qualitative research used in education How to select an appropriate research method and the characteristics of sound research. Making reasoned judgments as consumers of research; selecting appropriate information collection strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 536 - Curriculum Theory and Development (3)


    Secondary school curriculum, including the forces operating on the curriculum and the participants involved in middle and high school curriculum building. Process of curriculum building. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 537 - Graduate Studies: Current Issues and Problems (3)


    Problems and issues in elementary and secondary education, their causes and possible solutions. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: teaching credential.
  
  • EDSC 540 - Graduate Studies in Teaching English Learners (3)


    Final course required for CLAD Certification. Methodology of English language development and content instruction for English learners, strategies for specially designed academic instruction in English. Research and policy implications. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 410 ; single subject credential; second semester of student teaching or have completed preliminary credential requirements.
  
  • EDSC 541 - Culture and Education of Latino Students (3)


    Impact of historical, social, political and economic forces on educational experiences for Latino students in the U.S., in particular, those of Mexican origin. Immigration, migration, language and culture with respect to educational attainment. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to credential program or master’s program.
  
  • EDSC 541K - Culture and Education of Korean Students (3)


    Korean culture, Korean-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Korean immigration, and their contributions to the United States. Korean cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: admission to multiple-subject or single-subject bilingual credential program or master’s program or consent of Korean bilingual authorization coordinator; Korean fluency.
  
  • EDSC 541V - Culture and Education of Vietnamese Students (3)


    Vietnamese culture, Vietnamese-American history, the socioeconomic contexts of Vietnamese immigration and Vietnamese Americans’ contributions to the United States. Vietnamese cultural values and their educational and social implications, bilingual education issues, and teaching strategies. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: admission to multiple- or single- subject bilingual credential program or master’s program, or consent of Vietnamese bilingual authorization coordinator.
  
  • EDSC 542F - Advanced Methods for Teaching World Languages (3)


    Expanded methods in world languages pedagogy focusing on K-12 curriculum and practical application of research-based practices in language education. Meets California state requirements for single subject methods coursework to add authorization. Not available for use on a graduate study plan. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: California Teaching Credential and demonstrated subject matter competency in the target language either through passing of the CSET in the language or completing of an approved Subject Matter Preparation Program (SMPP).
  
  • EDSC 542H - Advanced Methods for Teaching Social Science (3)


    Advanced pedagogy, methods, strategies and techniques for teaching social science in secondary schools. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 542M - Advanced Methods of Teaching Foundational Level Mathematics (3)


    Expanded methods in mathematics pedagogy focusing on curriculum for grades 6-10. Meets California state requirement for single subject methods coursework to add authorization. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: MATH 150A .
  
  • EDSC 542S - Advanced Methods for Teaching Science (3)


    Expand knowledge of science pedagogy, focusing particularly on curriculum for grades 6-10. Meets California State requirement for single subject methods coursework to add authorization. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: California teaching credential; passing score on one CSET science exam or completion of at least three college-level science courses.
  
  • EDSC 550 - Instructional Strategies (3)


    General course in pedagogy designed for students whose professional work involves instructional responsibilities. General teaching strategies, course design, instruction planning and student evaluation. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: baccalaureate degree.
  
  • EDSC 580 - Essential Elements of Online Course Development (3)


    Creating online courses using several learning management systems, including Moodle, Angel Learning, NiceNet and Blackboard. Best practices in course design will be analyzed and incorporated in the online courses. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 504 .
  
  • EDSC 591 - Professional Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    Introduction to requirements for National Board certification; developing portfolio entries and analyzing candidate’s teaching (self, peer and instructor) with respect to models of teaching and teachers’ work; review research related to professional teaching standards. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of graduate adviser.
  
  • EDSC 594 - Project Seminar (3)


    Preparing, evaluating, developing and presenting curriculum research projects culminating in a graduate project. Individual and group participation in critiquing proposals, curriculum projects and research results. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 535 .
  
  • EDSC 595 - Advanced Studies Capstone in Secondary Education (3)


    Further develop competencies in secondary education content area curriculum, instruction, assessment, educational technology, program development, leadership, National Board of Certification and interpersonal relations related to secondary school teaching. May be repeated once for credit. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • EDSC 597 - Project (1-3)


    Individual research on an empirical project, with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a project. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 535  and consent of instructor.
  
  • EDSC 598 - Thesis (1-3)


    Individual research on an empirical project, with conferences with the instructor, culminating in a thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 535 , consent of instructor.
  
  • EDSC 599 - Independent Graduate Research in Secondary Education (1-3)


    Individual research with conferences with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor or graduate adviser.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Courses are designated as EGCE in the class schedule

  
  • EGCE 201 - Statics (3)


    Vectorial treatment of statics of particles and rigid bodies. Free body diagrams. Applications to problems of equilibrium (two and three dimensions) of structural and mechanical force systems. Trusses, frames and machines. Friction problems. Centroids and moments of inertia.

    Prerequisites: MATH 150B , PHYS 225 .
  
  • EGCE 206 - Computer-Aided Architectural and Civil Engineering Drafting (1)


    Architectural and civil engineering drawing with the aid of computer-aided drafting techniques; grading plans, engineering drawings (including standard structural, electrical and hydraulic details) of buildings, bridges, dams and civil engineering structures. Bill of Materials. (3 hours laboratory)

  
  • EGCE 214 - Engineering Surveying (2)


    Basis of plane surveying. Distance measurement using tapes and EDM. Leveling. Measurement of angles and directions. Traverse and topographic survey and computations. Applications in highway curves, construction surveys and land surveys. Principles of stadia.

    Corequisite: EGCE 214L .
  
  • EGCE 214L - Engineering Surveying Laboratory (1)


    Field practice of measurement of distance, difference of elevation, and horizontal and vertical angles using tapes, EDM, automatic levels, theodolites and total stations. (3 hours laboratory)

    Corequisite: EGCE 214 .
  
  • EGCE 301 - Mechanics of Materials (3)


    Stress and deformation analysis for axial load, torsion, flexure, and combined forces. Analysis of simple statically indeterminate structures. Deflection and stress analysis of beams. Stability of columns. Strain energy and ultimate resistance. Interactive relationships between analysis and design.

    Prerequisites: MATH 250A , EGCE 201 .
  
  • EGCE 302 - Dynamics (3)


    Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, kinetics of rigid bodies in three dimension, Newton’s laws, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Solution of problems using vector approach.

    Prerequisites:MATH 250A , EGCE 201 .
  
  • EGCE 305 - Earthquake Impact on Structures (3)


    Geological aspects of earthquakes as they apply to building safety; introduction to earthquake-related problems and building damages caused by historic earthquakes. Destruction aspects of earthquakes, preparedness for large earthquakes and how to protect structural and non-structural parts of buildings. (EGCE 305 and GEOL 305 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category B.4, B.1 or B.2.
  
  • EGCE 308 - Engineering Analysis (3)


    Fundamentals and engineering applications of Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, complex analysis, vector analysis; engineering applications. (EGCE 308, EGEE 308, EGGN 308 and EGME 308 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: PHYS 226 , MATH 250B .
  
  • EGCE 324 - Soil Mechanics (3)


    Soil properties and soil action as related to problems encountered in engineering structures; consolidation, shear strength, stability and lateral earth pressures.

    Prerequisite: EGCE 301 .
  
  • EGCE 324L - Soil Mechanics Laboratory (1)


    Behavior and properties of soils. Application to foundation design, liquefaction and seepage.

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 , EGCE 324 .
  
  • EGCE 325 - Structural Analysis (3)


    Forces and displacements in statically determinate and indeterminate elastic structures by force and displacement methods. Approximate methods of analysis. Matrix formulation of structural analysis and computer applications. Introduction to structural design.

    Prerequisite: EGCE 301 .
  
  • EGCE 325L - Structural Analysis Laboratory (1)


    Principles of model analysis and similitude. Influence lines for reactive and internal forces; generalized displacements of statically indeterminate structures. Nonprismatic members. (3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 , EGCE 325 .
  
  • EGCE 377 - Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory (1)


    Behavior and properties of most common materials, e.g., steel, concrete, wood, masonry and asphalt. Mix design of asphalt and concrete. Determine strain and stress using strain gages. Specimen testing according to ASTM. Material properties determination. Safety, reliability and design considerations. (3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites:EGCE 324 , EGCE 325 .
  
  • EGCE 401 - Engineering Economics and Professionalism (3)


    Development, evaluation and presentation of design alternatives for engineering systems and projects using principles of engineering economy and cost benefit analysis. Engineering profession, professional ethics and related topics. (Not available for use on graduate study plans.) (EGCE 401, EGCP 401, EGEE 401 and EGME 401 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: MATH 150A  and junior or senior standing in Engineering.
  
  • EGCE 408 - Reinforced Concrete Design (3)


    Design for bending, shear, axial force, torsion and combined loading. Beam, columns, slab and foundation design for ultimate strength and serviceability requirements. Prestressed concrete design. Safety, reliability and cost considerations. Design project conforming to latest ACI code. Professional computer program. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab)

    Prerequisite: EGCE 325 .
  
  • EGCE 411 - Structural Dynamics (3)


    Free and forced vibrations of discrete and continuous systems. Matrix formulation and normal coordinates analysis. Response of structures to impulse and earthquake loads. Application to structural design problems and comparison with code prescribed forces.

    Prerequisites: EGCE 308 , EGCE 325 .
  
  • EGCE 418 - Foundation Design (3)


    Footings and retaining walls. Mat and piled foundations for structures. Design project to standards of professional practice using latest codes and standards. Consideration for safety, reliability and cost.

    Prerequisites: EGCE 324 , EGCE 408 .
  
  • EGCE 428 - Engineering Hydraulics (3)


    Incompressible fluid flow in closed conduits and open channels. Hydrostatics, energy and hydraulic grade lines. Momentum, friction formulas, pipelines, uniform flow and water surface profiles. Design of pipes and open channels. Computer solutions.

    Prerequisite: EGCE 302 .
  
  • EGCE 428L - Engineering Hydraulics Laboratory (1)


    Introduction to experimental hydraulics in open channel and pipe flows, including measurements of discharge, depth, velocity, force and friction coefficients. Hydraulic model laws and report writing. (3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 , EGCE 428 .
  
  • EGCE 430 - Structural Steel Design (3)


    Design for bending, torsion, shear, axial forces, combined loadings. Design of built-up girders, composite construction. Design of shear and moment connections. Design project using professional practice standards. LRFD method. Safety, reliability and cost considerations. Professional computer program. (2 hours lecture and 3 hours lab)

    Prerequisite: EGCE 325 .
  
  • EGCE 431L - Advanced Structural Laboratory (1)


    Fundamentals of earthquake engineering and soil structure interaction; design of lateral bracing for model buildings. (3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: EGCE 325L ; EGCE 408  or EGCE 430 .
  
  • EGCE 432 - Computer-Aided Design & Analysis in Civil Engineering (3)


    Computer-aided analysis and design in various branches of civil engineering. Introduction of finite element methods with computer techniques. Application of professional computer programs.

    Prerequisites: EGCE 206 , EGCE 324 , EGCE 325 .
  
  • EGCE 435 - Design of Hydraulic Structures (3)


    Applications of hydraulic principles to design of various structures, including spillways, energy dissipaters, outlet works, storm drains, culverts and water distribution systems. Use of computers in design process.

    Prerequisite:EGCE 428 .
  
  • EGCE 436 - Engineering Hydrology (3)


    Hydrologic cycle with applications to hydrologic design of engineering structures. Rainfall, stream flow, ground water, surface runoff, hydrographs, flood routing, frequency distributions and design hydrographs.

    Corequisite: EGCE 428 .
  
  • EGCE 441 - Environmental Engineering (3)


    Planning and controlling the environment; wastewater treatment and disposal; solid waste management; air pollution; radiation protection; housing and residential environment.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 123 .
  
  • EGCE 441L - Environmental Engineering Laboratory (1)


    Laboratory and field principles related to water treatment, wastewater treatment and air quality; laboratory practices mimicking settling, flocculation and other treatment techniques; quantifying common compounds found in water, field sampling practices; air sampling practices.

    Prerequisite: CHEM 123 , EGCE 441 .
  
  • EGCE 463 - Precast and Prestressed Concrete Design (3)


    Prestressed concrete design and analysis for conventional and lateral loading. Design of reinforced and prestressed structural and architectural elements. Safety and economy. Connection design for earthquake and wind loading. Design projects using professional practice standards including latest codes. (2 hours lecture and 3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisite: EGCE 408 .
  
  • EGCE 463L - Precast and Prestressed Concrete Design Lab (1)


    Behavior of prestressed and reinforced concrete members subjected to the different types of loadings. Observation of elastic and ultimate strength behavior, deflection crack propagation and collapse. Observing prestressing operation and camber. (3 hours laboratory)

    Prerequisites: EGCE 408 , EGCE 463 .
  
  • EGCE 465 - Planning and Control of Engineering Construction Projects (3)


    Overview of construction project management; construction scheduling fundamentals; bar charts, CPM, PERT; schedule control: manual vs. computer systems, reports, schedule maintenance; cost control: code of accounts, control base, budgets, forecasting, reports, computer systems; applications in construction projects.

    Prerequisite: senior standing. Civil engineering as a profession and the civil engineer as a professional.
  
  • EGCE 466 - Public Transit Systems Planning and Operations (3)


    Urban passenger transportation modes, paratransit, special modes, vehicles characteristics and motion, highway transit mode, rail transit mode, new concepts, transit system performance (capacity, productivity, efficiency and utilization, organization and financing).

    Prerequisite: senior standing in Civil Engineering.
 

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