Associate Professor Christopher Swan, Chair; Geotechnical and
geoenvironmental
engineering
Professor Linda Abriola, Groundwater hydrology,
mathematical modeling of multiphase flow and transport in
porous media
Professor Lawrence Bacow, Environmental economics
Professor Linfield C. Brown, Water quality modeling, environmental engineering,
statistical experimental design
Professor Stephen C. Chapra, Louis Berger Chair; Water quality modeling and
advanced computer applications in environmental engineering
Professor Lewis Edgers, Geotechnical and geo environmental
engineering
Professor Shafiqul Islam, Bernard M. Gordon Senior Fellow in
Engineering, Hydroclimatology and hydrometeorology, remote sensing, scale issues
Professor Masoud Sanayei, Structural engineering, finite element analysis,
structural dynamics
Professor Richard M. Vogel, Water resources, environmental statistics, hydrology and
hydraulics
Associate Professor Wayne Chudyk, Drinking water quality and toxic materials,
groundwater monitoring
Associate Professor A. Luis Dorfmann, Structural
engineering and solid mechanics
Associate Professor John L. Durant, Chemical fate
and transport, water quality, environmental
engineering
Associate Professor David M. Gute, Environmental and occupational epidemiology
Associate Professor Stephen H. Levine, Mathematical and computer modeling
of systems
Assistant Professor Laurie G. Baise, Geotechnical engineering,
geotechnical earthquake engineering
Professor of the Practice Brian Brenner, Bridge design,
structural engineering
Senior Lecturer Lee R. Minardi, Computer-aided design, geometric modeling,
applied mechanics
Lecturer Anne Marie Desmarais, Environmental health
Lecturer Mark Woodin, Environmental and occupational epidemiology
Research Professor Paul Kirshen, Water resources systems, planning and
policy; water resources engineering
Research Assistant Professor C. Andrew Ramsburg,
Innovative technologies for site remediation,
subsurface fate and
transport of contaminants
Adjunct Research Professor Richard P. Hooper, Hydrology, hydrogeochemistry, water quality
Adjunct Assistant Professor G. Kim Knox, Applied mechanics
Part-time faculty:
Research Assistant Professor Eric Hines, Structural engineering
Lecturer Larry Cohen, Hazardous waste treatment technologies
Lecturer Dammon Frecker, Air pollution
Lecturer David Hatem, Legal issues
Lecturer Amy Hirschfeld, Technical writing
Lecturer Keith Kennedy, Air pollution
Lecturer Masoud Olia, Applied mechanics
Lecturer Michael Paster, Geotechnical engineering
Lecturer Diane Silverman, Environmental toxicology
Lecturer Maury Tayarani, Structural engineering
Lecturer David Thompson, Professional issues
Civil engineering, the oldest branch of nonmilitary engineering, is one of the most
diverse engineering disciplines. Civil and environmental engineers are responsible for the
planning, design, construction, and operation of the physical structures and facilities
that are essential to the environment and infrastructure of modern society. Traditionally
these structures have included buildings, highways, water and waste treatment plants,
tunnels, airports, harbors, railroads, channels, bridges, and dams. The present-day civil
and environmental engineer is also involved in research and development in a wide variety
of physical and natural systems that add to the convenience of society, the protection of
the environment, and the safety of the public health. These activities include the
development of new construction materials, the building and rebuilding of the
infrastructure, the management of watersheds and water resource systems, the use of mathematical models
for forecasting the impact of human activity on environmental quality, and protection
against natural hazards such as earthquakes and floods.
Undergraduate Programs
The practice of civil and environmental engineering is divided into a number of functional
areas. The department offers instruction leading to the bachelor of science in civil and
environmental engineering degree (BSCE) with specialty options in four of those areas:
environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and water
resources engineering. The department also offers a bachelor of science in environmental
engineering (BSEVE) which allows more concentrated study of environmental engineering than
the BSCE.
Environmental engineers strive to improve society's well-being through the planning and design of air and water pollution control facilities, the treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes, and the improvement of safety and health in the living, work, and recreational environments.
Geotechnical engineering specializes in the study of soil and rock mechanics and in the analysis of problems of soil response to applied loads, groundwater flow, and geohazards such as earthquakes and landslides. Geotechnical engineers design a variety of earth structures such as dams, embankments, and containment structures for hazardous waste sites, as well as foundations for bridges, buildings, and offshore platforms.
Structural engineering involves the planning and design of buildings, bridges, dams, frames for all kinds of vehicles, and special structures such as transmission towers. The structural engineer's activity ranges from analysis and design of basic structural components such as beams and columns to the study of material properties and research in engineering mechanics.
Water resources engineering is concerned with the design, planning, operation, and management of water resource systems and the restoration of rivers and watersheds. Water resource engineers are involved in projects ranging from the design and operation of flood control works, hydropower stations, water supply systems, and storm-water systems, to the management of both the quality and quantity of natural water resources such as rivers, lakes, estuaries, and watersheds.
The BSCE and BSEVE degree programs are certified by the Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET) and qualify the student for the Fundamentals of
Engineering (FE) examination, which is the first step toward registration as a licensed
professional engineer.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
The bachelor of science in civil engineering (BSCE) program prepares students for a
professional career in civil and environmental engineering. Students completing this
program are also well qualified for graduate study in engineering, construction,
dentistry, medicine, business, management, and law. Program objectives are achieved by
developing a broad understanding of civil and environmental engineering, its relationship
to the fundamental engineering sciences, and its interaction with the humanities, arts,
and social sciences. The curriculum emphasizes the application of basic science,
computing, and mathematics to the particular needs of the engineer.
The mission of the BSCE program offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to provide students with undergraduate educational experiences that give them a sound basis for professional practice in civil engineering and a career of life-long learning. Its fundamental goal is for students to learn the fundamental principles of civil engineering, to master engineering methods for solving challenging problems, and to communicate these solutions to the technical and non-technical community. The faculty is dedicated to accomplishing this mission through the integration of teaching, research, and professional practice.
The specific degree requirements follow the guidelines for degrees from the School of Engineering. Twelve courses form the department concentration. Five courses form the core program and consist of Civil and Environmental Engineering 10, 11, 12, 22, and 42. Four courses are required to fulfill the civil engineering focus area sequence and may be selected from structural engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, or general civil and environmental engineering design. The program options for the focus areas are obtained by appropriate selection of the science, engineering science, and civil and environmental engineering electives within the thirty-eight-course degree requirement. In addition, students are required to take a civil engineering capstone design course (Civil and Environmental Engineering 81) and a professional issues in engineering practice course (Civil and Environmental Engineering 84).
The first-year curriculum is listed under School of Engineering Information. It is recommended that students interested in civil and environmental engineering take introductory courses in chemistry and physics during the first year. A list of appropriate mathematics, basic sciences, foundation, and concentration electives is available from the department.
Sophomore Year
FALL TERM
Mathematics 13 (Calculus III)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 102 (Probability and
Statistics)
Engineering Science 5 (Applied Mechanics--Statics and
Dynamics)
Science elective
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Mathematics 38 (Differential Equations)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 (Introduction
to Civil Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 11 (Introduction to
Environmental Engineering)
Engineering Science 9 (Applied Mechanics--Strength of Materials)
Humanities or social sciences elective
Junior Year
FALL TERM
Engineering Science 8 (Fluid Mechanics)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 22 (Structural Analysis)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 55 (Numerical
Methods for Engineers)
Department foundation elective
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 12 (Introduction to
Hydraulic Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 (Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering)
Department foundation elective
Department concentration elective from focus area
Humanities or social sciences elective
Senior Year
FALL TERM
Department concentration elective from focus area
Department concentration elective from focus area
Civil and Environmental Engineering 53 (Engineering
Economy)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 84 (Issues
in Professional Engineering Practice)
Free elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 81
Department concentration elective from focus area
Department concentration elective
Free elective
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a bachelor of science in
environmental engineering (BSEVE). This degree allows more concentrated study of
environmental engineering than the BSCE. Areas of coverage include water and wastewater
engineering, solid and hazardous waste engineering, and environmental and occupational
health engineering.
The mission of the BSEVE degree program offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to provide students with undergraduate educational experiences that give them a sound basis for professional practice in environmental engineering and for life-long learning. Our primary goal is for students to learn the fundamental principles of environmental engineering, to become proficient in the use of engineering methods to solve challenging problems, and to communicate these solutions to technical and non-technical communities. The faculty is dedicated to accomplishing this mission through the integration of teaching, research, and professional practice.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The specific degree requirements follow the guidelines for degrees from the School of
Engineering. Twelve courses form the department concentration. Six courses form the core
program and consist of Civil and Environmental Engineering
10, 11, 12, 30, 42, and 132.
Two courses are required to fulfill the design sequence. These courses
are selected from the following: Civil and Environmental Engineering 112 (Water Resources
Engineering), 133 (Water and Wastewater Plant Design), 143 (Site Remediation), and 136 (Air Pollution). In addition, students are required to take a civil
engineering capstone design course (Civil and Environmental Engineering 81)
and a professional issues in engineering practice course (Civil and
Environmental Engineering 84).
The first-year curriculum is listed with requirements for degrees from the School of Engineering. It is recommended that students interested in civil and environmental engineering take an introductory course in chemistry and in physics during the first year. A list of appropriate foundation, and concentration electives is available from the department.
Sophomore Year
FALL TERM
Mathematics 13 (Calculus III)
Foundation elective
Engineering Science 5 (Applied Mechanics--Statics)
Basic science (Chemistry 2 - Chemical Principles)
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Mathematics 38 (Differential Equations)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 (Introduction
to Civil Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 11 (Introduction
to Environmental Engineering)
Foundation elective
Foundation elective
Junior Year
FALL TERM
Engineering Science 8 (Fluid Mechanics)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 30 (Environmental
Chemistry)
Foundation elective
Biology 1 or 13
Humanities or social sciences elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 12 (Introduction
to Hydraulic Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 (Introduction to
Geotechnical Engineering)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 132 (Environmental
Engineering Processes)
Foundation elective
Humanities or social sciences elective
Senior Year
FALL TERM
Department design elective
Civil and Environmental Engineering 84 (Issues
in Professional Engineering Practice)
Department concentration elective
Humanities or social sciences elective
Free elective
SPRING TERM
Civil and Environmental Engineering 81 (capstone)
Department design elective
Department concentration elective
Free elective
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
The civil and environmental engineering department administers several programs of study
that lead to the bachelor of science in engineering degree (BSE). These curricula are not
accredited by the professional engineering societies (ABET) but offer the student an
engineering program that departs somewhat from the traditional concentration requirements
in civil and environmental engineering.
BSE Degree Program in Architectural Studies
A bachelor of science in engineering with a program in architectural studies is available
for students interested in a professional career in architecture or in the historical,
aesthetic, and engineering aspects of buildings and other structures. This program,
offered jointly by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the
Department of Art and Art History, provides a solid foundation in both the technical
aspects of structural systems and the aesthetic and functional characteristics of
buildings from an architectural and art history point of view. The flexibility of the BSE
degree allows greater concentrations in both art history and studio courses than would
otherwise be possible, while providing a coherent basis for graduate work in architecture
or design. The faculty adviser for this program is Professor Masoud Sanayei.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of thirty-eight courses is required, to be distributed in the following
categories:
1) The eleven introductory courses required for the professional degrees in engineering
(see School of Engineering Information)
2) Engineering science: four courses, including Engineering Science 5, 9, 88, and an
engineering science elective
3) Civil engineering: six courses, including Civil and Environmental Engineering 2, 22,
42; plus three of the following: Civil and Environmental Engineering 24, 25, 81, 123, 124,
125, 146, 149, and 188
4) Architectural studies: seven courses, including Art History 1, 8, 98, 198; two
studio courses, including architectural design (FAM 22) and either FAM 20, 26, or 63;
one elective (selected from disciplinary areas A, B, C listed in Architectural Studies
section of this bulletin)
5) Humanities and social sciences: five courses (see School of Engineering
Information)
6) Free electives: five courses
BSE Degree Programs in Environmental Studies and Environmental Health
A bachelor of science in engineering with a program in environmental studies is offered by
the department for students who wish to pursue professional careers in environmental
science, management, law, or medicine. The broad-based curriculum allows selection of
course work in biology, chemistry, and environmental health to complement the foundation
in engineering science and mathematics. For more information, see Environmental Studies
Program.
For students wishing to pursue a professional career in public health or the health sciences, the department offers a bachelor of science in engineering with a program in environmental health. For more information, see Environmental Health Program.
The specific requirements for the BSE degrees in environmental studies or environmental health are developed on an individual basis with the student's adviser.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of thirty-eight courses is required, to be distributed in the following
categories:
1) The eleven introductory courses required for the professional degrees in engineering
(see School of Engineering Information)
2) Engineering science: four courses, to include a minimum of two courses from Engineering
Science 3-9, and a maximum of one course from Engineering Science 11-30
3) Humanities and social sciences: five courses (see School of Engineering
Information)
4) Civil engineering: six courses
5) Electives: twelve courses to be selected from the above categories to form a coherent
program
A fifth year of study will provide the opportunity for a student to qualify for a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, or a master of science degree with emphasis in environmental health or environmental engineering.
Bachelor of Science
The bachelor of science degree program provides a broad liberal education within the
School of Engineering, but a less technical one than either the bachelor of science in
civil engineering (BSCE) or the bachelor of science in engineering (BSE). Students working
toward this degree normally place a heavier emphasis on the humanities and social sciences
than students working in the other programs. This degree program, along with the bachelor
of science in engineering, recognizes the unique value of engineering as preprofessional
education for architecture, business administration, city planning, dentistry, medicine,
law, public health, and other professions, as well as for the student who wishes to
combine engineering with nonengineering disciplines. Faculty from the Department of Civil
and Environmental Engineering will supervise, with consent, programs of study in their
areas of expertise. For details, see School of Engineering Information.
Undergraduate Minor Programs
Architectural Engineering Minor
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a minor in architectural
engineering for students in the College of Liberal Arts. The faculty adviser for
this minor is Professor Masoud Sanayei.
Of the five course credits that are required for this minor, three are designated:
Engineering Science 5 Applied Mechanics (Statics)
Engineering Science 9 Applied Mechanics (Strength of Materials)
Engineering Science 88 CAD for Engineers
Two additional course credits must be selected from the following:
Engineering 1 Introduction to Computers in Engineering (half credit)
Engineering 2 Engineering Graphics (half credit)
Engineering 5-CEE Skyscrapers (half credit)
Engineering 23-CEE Building Big: Infrastructure Engineering (half credit)
Engineering 24-CEE Earthquake Engineering (half credit)
Engineering 39-CEE Bridge Design (half credit)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 2 Civil Engineering Materials and Measurements
Civil and Environmental Engineering 22 Structural Analysis
Civil and Environmental Engineering 24 Design of Steel Structures
Civil and Environmental Engineering 25 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 188 Engineering Design with CAD
Prerequisites for the above course work are Mathematics 11 and Art History 8, in
addition to one studio course in architectural design (FAM 22).
Architectural Studies Minor
The Department of Art and Art History offers a minor in architectural studies that is open
to students from both the School of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts. For
details, see full description under Architectural Studies.
Geoengineering Minor
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers a geoengineering minor that is available to all
non-CEE majors. The faculty adviser for this minor is Professor Lewis Edgers.
Five courses are required:
Engineering Science 5 Applied Mechanics (Statics)
Engineering Science 9 Applied Mechanics (Strength of Materials)
Civil and Environmental Engineering 12 Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 42 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
One elective selected from the following:
Civil and Environmental Engineering 112 Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 113 Groundwater Hydrology
Civil and Environmental Engineering 146 Foundation Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering 149 Earth Support Systems
Prerequisites for the above courses are Mathematics 12 and Physics 12.
Geology Minor
The Department of Geology offers a minor in geology available to students in the School of
Engineering. The faculty adviser for this minor is Professor Anne Gardulski.
Five courses are required for the minor, which will normally include:
Geology 1 The Dynamic Earth
Geology 2 Environmental Geology
Geology 22 Structural Geology
Geology 32 Geomorphology
One elective selected from the following:
Geology 35 Sedimentology
Geology 36 Stratigraphy
Geology 115 Quaternary and Glacial Geology
Geology 131 Hydrogeology
All of the geology courses numbered higher than Geology 2 are offered in alternate
years, and have either Geology 1 or Geology 2 as prerequisites.
Graduate Programs
Master of Science (M.S.)
Instruction leading to the master of science degree is offered with concentrations in
environmental, environmental and water resources, environmental health, geotechnical and
geoenvironmental, infrastructure, structural, and water resources
engineering, in addition to environmental health and hazardous materials management. A
candidate for the master's degree program in environmental, infrastructure, geotechnical and
geoenvironmental, structural, or water resources engineering is expected to have an
adequate background in science, mathematics, and engineering science.
Candidates for the master's degree program in environmental health should have a background in the biological and health sciences. The department strongly recommends that graduate applicants submit Graduate Record Examination scores.
Of the ten courses required for the degree, at least seven must be earned in civil and
environmental engineering subjects, with the remainder in allied fields. Students who lack
an adequate undergraduate preparation in an allied field, such as biology for
environmental engineering, mathematics for structural engineering, or fluid mechanics for
water resources engineering, may be required to take such course work in addition to their
graduate program. Students may petition to count for degree credit a maximum of two
courses in allied fields with numbers less than 100. Normally, based on
requirements of degree, a master's thesis or report,
or a design project, will be required and constitute a maximum of two of the seven courses
required in civil and environmental engineering. The master's candidate must pass an oral
examination on the thesis. There is no foreign language requirement. For information on
the civil and environmental engineering graduate program in environmental health, see
Environmental Health Program.
For graduate students who are interested in urban and environmental policy, the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering participates in a special program offered in
association with the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy.
Master of Engineering (M.E.)
The master of engineering degree program provides a practice-oriented alternative to the
master of science programs offered by the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering. The master of engineering degree is offered in infrastructure engineering,
geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering, structural engineering, and water resources
engineering, and may require a project. It responds to the need to provide engineering practitioners with advanced-level expertise in a civil engineering specialty, some technical breadth in a related
civil engineering specialty, familiarity with business and/or legal issues in engineering
practice, and a substantial engineering project experience. The program is designed for
individuals with an accredited BSE degree who plan to enter--or are currently
in--engineering practice in the private or public sectors. Continuing education by
engineering practitioners on a part-time basis is strongly encouraged by the department.
Doctor of Philosophy
Students entering the doctoral program in civil and environmental engineering are expected
to meet the general admission requirements of the graduate school, gain acceptance by the
civil and environmental engineering faculty, and hold a master of science or bachelor of
science degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
PROGRAM OF STUDY
Students are required to complete the equivalent of a three-year program of full-time
graduate study for the doctoral degree. Generally the first two years will be devoted to
course work; a minimum of fifteen courses beyond the baccalaureate level must be
completed. Students who enter the program with a master of science degree from Tufts or
another institution may complete a reduced course load, depending on the master's degree
field of study.
Each individual in the doctoral program will select a minor subject of study which consists of a sequence of three courses in an area that is considered necessary background in the student's overall program of study.
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION
For admission to doctoral candidacy, the individual will successfully complete a two-part
qualifying examination. Normally this examination will be taken after the student has
completed the major part of the required course work. The examination may be either
written or oral. The first part of the exam will test the student's overall knowledge of
the field, based on the individual's course work preparation. The second portion of the
qualifying examination investigates the student's proposed doctoral research project,
focusing on its overall merits in the field of civil and environmental engineering and the
ability of the student to complete successfully the requisite research work.
DISSERTATION
The final requirement for the doctorate is the dissertation. The dissertation demonstrates
the candidate's ability to perform independent research of high quality and indicates
considerable experience in using a variety of research techniques. Competence in scholarly
exposition must be demonstrated by preparing a thesis on a topic that represents a
significant contribution to the field. The doctoral candidate must orally defend the
contents and conclusions of the dissertation before a committee that includes an invited
external examiner who is an authority in the particular line of research.
Undergraduate Courses
10 Introduction to Civil Engineering. An introduction to the fundamental principles of civil engineering and their application to engineered systems. Civil engineering history; civil engineering materials; structural and geotechnical systems. Introduction to project management. With laboratory. Prerequisites: Mathematics 12, EN 1, Engineering Science 5; Co-requisite: Engineering Science 9. Spring. Brenner
11 Introduction to Environmental Engineering. An introduction to the fundamental principles of environmental engineering and their application to natural and engineered systems. Material and energy balances, chemical and biological processes, and risk assessment. Applications to water, air and soil media; pollution control technologies; quantitative description of natural processes affecting environmental quality. With laboratory. Prerequisites: Mathematics 12, Chemistry 1 or 16, EN 1, Engineering Science 5.
12 Introduction to Hydraulic Engineering. The application of principles of fluid mechanics to problems of engineering design and practice. The equations of continuity, momentum, and energy are applied to problems in river engineering, dam design, hydromachinery, floodplain delineation, water-distribution systems, culverts, turbines, and other hydraulic structures. With laboratory. Prerequisite: Engineering Science 5. Fall. Durant
22 Structural Analysis. A first course in the application of mechanics to the analysis of structures, with the major emphasis on structural forms important to civil and aeronautical engineering. Introduction to indeterminate structural analysis, slope deflection, moment distribution, influence lines, virtual work. With laboratory. Prerequisite: Engineering Science 9. Fall. Sanayei
24 Steel Design. Design of steel structural members. Determination of stresses and strains in structural members, the proportioning of members, and the design of connections for beams, girders, trusses, and frames. Work in structural representation. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 22. Spring. Tayarani
25 Reinforced Concrete Design. Analysis and design of reinforced concrete members. Working stress and ultimate strength theories are applied to beams, girders, slabs, columns, walls, and footings. Use of these elements in various structures is studied. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 22. Fall. Brenner
30 Environmental Chemistry. Basic principles of environmental chemistry. Lectures and readings cover fundamental theories and concepts; laboratory and fieldwork will cover practical aspects of measuring the chemical properties of the three principal environmental media--air, water, and soil. Field and laboratory measurements will include important environmental quality indicators such as dissolved oxygen and biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients, priority toxic pollutants, sewage indicator bacteria, airborne particles and hydrocarbons, and pollutants in soil and sediments. Emphasis will be placed on characterizing local sites where interactions between air, water, and soil impact chemical concentrations. With laboratory. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 11. Fall. Durant
42 Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering. The engineering properties of soils and the behavior of soil masses subjected to loads and fluid flow. Flow of water through and stress in soil. Investigation of permeability, compressibility, and strength of soil. With laboratory. Prerequisite: Engineering Science 9. Spring. Swan
53 Engineering Economy. Introduction to engineering and business economics provides a working knowledge of money management, cost estimation, and methods of evaluating alternative engineering designs or projects. The time value of money, inflation, taxation, depreciation, financial planning, and basic operations research techniques are discussed. Prerequisite: junior standing or consent. Levine
54 Fundamentals of Epidemiology. (Cross-listed as Community Health 54.) A single course which provides students an introduction to epidemiologic techniques and analyses, including such topics as incidence and prevalence, age adjustment, and other techniques appropriate for the handling of confounders, the measurement of risk through the odds ratio and relative risk, and the interpretation of epidemiologic results. The course will feature applications of epidemiologic techniques to topics appropriate for public and community health applications such as those found in infectious disease control, screening for personal risk factors, and the conducting of disease cluster evaluations. Gute
55 Numerical Methods for Engineers. Introduction to using computers to solve engineering-oriented mathematical problems. Topics include mathematical modeling, round-off and truncation error, root location, linear algebraic equations, optimization, regression, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, ordinary and partial differential equations. Applications using software and programming languages. Prerequisites: Mathematics 38, Engineering 1 or Computer Science 11 or equivalent.
70 Introduction to Hazardous Materials Management. A survey of technology, health, and policy issues in hazardous materials and hazardous waste management. Topics will be examined from a scientific and technological perspective and will include characteristics of hazardous materials; health effects; hazard, exposure, and risk assessment; regulatory framework; distribution of contaminants in the environment; and an overview of remedial technologies used to clean up hazardous waste. Prerequisite: chemistry; biology or engineering; or consent. Spring. Desmarais
81 Civil Engineering Design. Integrated design and project management methods used in conceiving, developing, and managing one-of-a-kind civil and environmental engineering projects. This capstone design experience includes pre-site investigation and site planning, detail drawings, bidding documents, quantity take-off and cost estimates, planning and scheduling, as well as contracts and procurement activities. The final group design project consists of a comprehensive written report and visual presentation using computer applications such as computer-aided design and electronic spreadsheets. Prerequisite: senior standing. Chudyk
84 Issues in Professional Engineering Practice. This course examines the business issues that constitute the framework within which practitioners apply technology. Topics covered include professionalism and ethics, organization structure, marketing and business development, legal issues, professional insurance, project management, peer review, personnel management, quality management, and technical writing. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent. Thompson
91, 92 Seminar. Consideration of topics of interest in the profession. Prerequisite: Consent. Members of the department
93, 94 Special Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering. A course that permits the student to do some supervised reading in a specialized field of civil and environmental engineering. This course is open only to students of high standing with permission of the department. Members of the department
95, 96 Research or Thesis in Civil and Environmental Engineering. A course that permits the student to perform supervised reading research or laboratory research in some specialized field of civil and environmental engineering that is of particular interest. This course is open only to students of high standing with permission of the department. Members of the department
99 Internship in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Field placement in the
practice of civil engineering. The purpose is to apply the knowledge and skills developed
in the classroom to a field situation of practical significance. Prerequisite: junior or
senior standing in civil and environmental engineering and concurrent course work in civil
and environmental engineering. Swan
Courses for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
102 Probability and Statistics in Engineering. Application of the concepts of probability and statistics to problem solving in engineering systems. Topics include data reduction techniques, probability, probability distribution functions, error propagation, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, simple comparative experiments, and linear regression. Examples are drawn from a variety of disciplines, including the environment, materials, manufacturing, computing, and process design. Prerequisites: Calculus and junior standing. Fall. Brown
103 Water Quality Modeling. The application of mathematical models and statistics to the study of water quality in rivers, lakes, and estuaries. Topics include transport, temperature, dissolved oxygen, eutrophication, chemical equilibrium, pathogen, and toxics modeling. Manipulation of field data, model calibration and corroboration, parameter estimation, analytical and numerical solution. Prerequisites: Mathematics 38, Civil and Environmental Engineering 11 or equivalent. Chapra
105 Finite Element Analysis. Finite element analysis of problems important in civil infrastructure engineering. Overview of direct stiffness method. Discretization of continuum to finite elements for approximate solution of complex engineering problems. Development of governing equations, stiffness, and load matrices for deformation and stress analysis. Work and energy theorems. Hands-on experience with computers, CAD, and practical applications to problems in structural and geotechnical engineering. Prerequisite: Engineering Science 9. Sanayei
106 Structural Dynamics and Vibrations. Fundamentals of vibration theory with applications important in civil infrastructure engineering. Free, forced, and transient vibration of one and two degrees of freedom systems, including damping and nonlinear behavior. Base excitation and seismic instrumentation. Duhamel's integral and time step integration. Multi-degree of freedom systems, modal analysis and seismic response spectra. Introduction to earthquake design for geotechnical and structural engineering. Prerequisite: Engineering Science 6 or consent. Sanayei
112 Hydrology and Water Resource Engineering. An introduction to the science of hydrology and to the design of water resource systems. Basic hydrologic processes such as precipitation, infiltration, groundwater flow, evaporation, and streamflow are discussed. Applications of hydrology to water supply, flood control and watershed modeling are emphasized. Students develop their own hydrologic models using computer software. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 12 or consent. Fall. Vogel
113 Groundwater Hydrology. Fundamental engineering concepts in groundwater hydrology as related to the occurrence, movement, quality, and modeling of groundwater resources. Topics include flow equations, hydraulic conductivity, well hydraulics, numerical modeling, field exploration techniques, well installation and construction considerations, and contaminant transport. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent. Swan
114 Water Resources Systems Engineering. Mathematical models of water resource and environmental systems are presented in combination with optimization procedures, decision theory, and environmental applied statistics to generate an integrated approach to the planning, design, and management of complex water resources systems. Water resources systems applications are formulated as decision problems where an optimal solution is sought, yet cost, safety, environment, and technology appear as competing constraints. Applications include regional water quality management; siting treatment plants; reservoir system operations; and design, irrigation, flood control, and watershed planning. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent. Vogel
122 Advanced Strength of Materials. (Cross-listed as Mechanical Engineering 122.) Stresses and strains. Fundamentals of elastic stress analysis. Bending and torsion of beams and bars. Energy methods of analysis. Basic concepts of fracture mechanics. Prerequisite: Engineering Science 9. Kachanov, Perlman
123 Advanced Structural Systems Analysis. The application of mechanics to the analysis of indeterminate structural forms important to civil and aeronautical engineering, with emphasis on modern structural types. The analysis of fundamental structural forms, including curved beams, arches, rings, thin-walled cell-type structures, and members with variable inertia, for stress and deflection by the classical methods. Influence lines for indeterminate structures. Introduction to matrix analysis and vibration of structures. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 22. Sanayei
124 Advanced Steel Design. An advanced course in steel design using the Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD). Component design, connections, composite and built-up sections are covered. Design problems involve braced and rigid structures subjected to gravity, wind, and seismic loads. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 24. Members of the department
125 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design. Further study of concrete design with emphasis on columns with biaxial bending, flat slab theory and design, and the analysis and design of prestressed concrete structural members. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 25. Members of the department
126 Structural Stability. Elastic buckling of columns, including the effects of initial crookedness and eccentricity. Large deflections of the Euler column. Tangent modulus and double modulus theory. Beam columns and the stability of frameworks and trusses. Torsional buckling of columns and lateral buckling of beams. Plate buckling with applications to flange buckling and web crippling of plate girders. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 22. Members of the department
127 Concrete: Material and Mechanics. All areas of concrete for use in structural applications are presented with the purpose of providing an excellent working knowledge of concrete and the fundamentals for performing research in this field. Topics covered include chemistry of portland cement, aggregate properties, mix designs, deterioration, corrosion prevention, failure theorems, and experimental determination of mechanical properties. Prerequisites: senior or graduate standing. Members of the department
128 Structural Mechanics. (Cross-listed as Mechanical Engineering 128). An introduction to the theory of structural mechanics emphasizing the application of energy methods. Applications to equilibrium and stability of beams, struts, frameworks, rings and plates, and the dynamics of rigid and deformable bodies. Prerequisite: Engineering Science 9. Perlman
129 Bridge Design and Rehabilitation. A practical introduction to bridge engineering, exploring the design, behavior, maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges. Bridge systems, loadings, superstructures, substructures, details, and inspections will be discussed. The theory behind development of certain provisions in AASHTO code will be reviewed, with the purpose of developing an understanding of the code and its related commentary, and the objective of preparing students to use the criteria not as a "black box." Approximate analysis methods will be discussed. Design of elements including steel and pre-stressed concrete beams, abutments, piers, joints, and bearings using AASHTO code (LRFD) will be covered. Prerequisites: Civil and Environmental Engineering 24 and 25, or consent. Brenner
131 River Hydraulics and Restoration. The physical and mathematical basis for steady and unsteady flow processes in hydraulic engineering, with emphasis on fluvial systems. Numerical procedures for gradually varied steady flow and rapidly varied unsteady flow will be covered with applications to floodplain delineations, flood routing, dam safety, and river restoration. Other applications may include the design of hydraulic structures such as culverts, stilling basins, spillways, levees, weirs, fish ladders, and retention/detention ponds. With laboratory. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 12. Spring. Vogel
132 Environmental Engineering Processes. Study of the chemical, physical, and biological basis for the unit processes commonly used in environmental engineering. Processes representing applications in all environmental media are examined. Emphasis is on rational design of unit processes, with attention to fundamental principles and experimental methods. With laboratory. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 10 or equivalent. Fall. Brown, Chudyk
133 Water and Wastewater Plant Design. Design of facilities for municipal drinking water and wastewater treatment. Synthesis of unit processes and operations into integrated treatment plant. Emphasis on conventional treatment processes. Additional topics include liquid and solids streams, hydraulics, chemical feed and control systems, costs, and performance requirements. Design projects and field trips. Prerequisites: Civil and Environmental Engineering 12 and 32. Spring. Brown, Chudyk
134 Water and Wastewater Chemistry. The application of basic fundamentals of analytical, physical, and organic chemistry to the quantitative analyses necessary for the research, design, and operation of sanitary engineering processes. With laboratory. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 32. Chudyk
136 Air Pollution. (Cross-listed as Chemical Engineering 136.) A study of health and environmental effects from air pollution, dispersion modeling, air pollution laws and regulations, fate and transport of air pollution, and design of pollution control equipment and processes. Prerequisites: differential equations, physics, chemistry, fluid/thermal sciences; or advanced undergraduate standing. Fall. Kennedy, Frecker
137 Public Health. An introduction to the public health approach is provided. The epidemiological model of the disease process is used to study a variety of infectious and noninfectious diseases. The wide variety of nonmedical approaches to disease control is emphasized. The public health aspects of vital statistics, evaluation, and administrative decision making are introduced and applied to current problems in public health. Prerequisite: consent. Fall. Gute
138 Hazardous Waste Treatment Technologies. (Cross-listed as Chemical and Biological Engineering 138.) Hazardous waste treatment options based on physical, chemical, biological, and thermal processing technologies. Brief review of definitions and appropriate hazardous waste legislation. Introduction to pollution prevention. Traditional end-of-pipe treatment technologies. Applications to include solvent recovery, chemical fixation, land disposal, biodegradation, and special wastes. Incineration and associated environmental discharges constitute a major portion of course. Emerging technologies and evaluation of technical/economic process viability. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent. Cohen
139 Bioremediation: Natural and Enhanced. Biodegradation of organic contaminants is evaluated in natural settings and in treatment processes. Aerobic and anaerobic pathways, their prediction and control are examined. Water, soil, and vapor phase transformations are evaluated. Subject areas include kinetics, equilbria, sorption, gas transfer, and transformation products. Process design for treatment plants and in-situ applications applied to case studies. Corequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 132. Chudyk
142 Advamced Soil Mechanics. Soil composition, index properties, classification. Mohr circles and stress paths. Consolidation behavior; soil properties related to compressibility; consolidation theory including radial and 3-D solutions; secondary compression. Shear strength characteristics of soil; effects of soil composition, stress history, stress path, drainage conditions, and rate of loading on stress-strain-strength response of soil. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 42. Edgers
143 Site Remediation. This course presents a survey of technologies used for remediation of contaminated soils, sediments, and groundwater at hazardous waste sites managed under CERCLA, RCRA, and various state regulations. It applies the remedial investigation/feasibility study process to screen and select appropriate technologies for sites based on chemical and physical properties of contaminants and physical conditions at sites. Prerequisites: senior standing and engineering or physical science background. Spring. Swan
145 Computer Methods in Geotechnical Engineering. Computer methods for processing subsurface information and for analyzing geotechnical/geoenvironmental engineering problems. Applications to be selected from settlement, deformation, bearing capacity, slope stability, pile driving, seepage, and soil amplification analyses. Finite element and finite difference applications. Prerequisites: Civil and Environmental Engineering 42. Edgers
146 Foundation Engineering. The art of foundation engineering, with emphasis on bearing capacity and settlement analyses for shallow (footings) and deep (pile) foundations. Design of footings, rafts, piles, and piers subjected to axial and lateral loads; building code requirements for design; and evaluation and selection of foundation types and alternatives. Case studies and field trips. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 42. Fall. Edgers
147 Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering. Review of elementary vibration and wave propagation theory. Occurrence and quantification of seismic events. Dynamic behavior of soils, including soil amplification concepts, liquefaction, and dynamic settlement. Analysis of foundation response to machine vibration and to earthquake accelerations. Prerequisites: Engineering Science 5 and Civil and Environmental Engineering 42. Baise
149 Earth Support Systems. Examination of earth pressure theories and design problems related to earth-retaining structures and tunnels. Analysis and design of braced and unbraced excavations; code requirements; strut-waler systems; tie backs; ground movement control; reinforced earth and slurry wall methods. Slope stability analysis related to excavations and retaining structures. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 42. Spring. Paster
151 Engineering Systems: Deterministic Models. (Cross-listed as Engineering Psychology 151 and Engineering Science 151.) An introduction to the use of systems theory and modeling in the study/design of complex deterministic engineering, economic, environmental, and social systems. Topics include network models, economic analysis, optimization, linear and dynamic programming. Practical treatment is stressed; applications and projects are chosen from several areas, including civil and environmental engineering and engineering psychology. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent. Fall. Levine
152 Engineering Systems: Stochastic Models. (Cross-listed as Engineering Psychology 152 and Engineering Science 152.) An introduction to network models in the study/design of engineering, economic, environmental, and social systems with an emphasis on systems exhibiting probabilistic behavior. Topics include network models, Markov chains, queuing theory, reliability analysis, and genetic algorithms (GAs). Practical treatment is stressed; applications and projects are chosen from several areas, including civil and environmental engineering. Prerequisites: junior standing or consent. Spring. Levine
154 Principles of Epidemiology. (Cross-listed as Nutrition 154.) Methods that quantify disease processes in human populations. Topics include study design, sources of inaccuracy in experimental and observational studies, the methodology of data collection, and an introduction to the statistical evaluation of epidemiological data. Prerequisite: consent. Fall. Woodin
158 Occupational and Environmental Health. An examination of current topics in the area of occupational and environmental health, with particular emphasis on the types of materials that produce human health effects. Both clinical and epidemiologic data will be used to assess the public health importance of environmental pollutants and to evaluate the effectiveness of control strategies. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent. Spring. Gute
161 Internship in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Monitored field experience in a cooperating agency. Students experience various professional settings related to career possibilities. Situations selected by past interns include problems of biological measurement, hazardous waste evaluation, and topics in engineering health and safety. Placement can be chosen in an appropriate setting. Prerequisites: Civil and Environmental Engineering 154 and 160. Gute
164 Epidemiologic Methods. (Continuation of Civil and Environmental Engineering 154.) Topics include the principles of data analysis, including hypothesis testing and estimation, options in study design, internal validity, screening programs, registries, and genetics. Both theoretical and practical aspects of each topic will be discussed. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 154 and/or Civil and Environmental Engineering 54 with consent of instructor. Spring. Woodin
167 Environmental Toxicology. This course is designed to present the basic scientific principles of toxicology and the relationship of toxicology to health-based risk assessment and hazardous materials management. The toxic effects of hazardous substances on specific organ systems are described, as well as the mechanisms of action of some frequently encountered environmental contaminants. Specialized topics related to the field of toxicology are also discussed, including animal to human extrapolation of data, mutagenicity/carcinogenicity, and teratogenesis. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent. Silverman
168 Exposure Assessment. Methods for quantifying human exposure to hazardous substances present in the environment or the workplace. Estimated total human exposure to chemicals from all sources, including air, water, food, and soil are discussed. Difficulty of measuring damage to the environment is explored. Massachusetts DEP Risk Assessment Guidance used as text. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 173. Spring. Desmarais
172 Fate and Transport of Environmental Contaminants. A study of the movement and distribution of contaminants in surface water, ground water, and soil. An in-depth study of fate and transport mechanisms. Transport modeling, measurement, and monitoring, as well as analytical methodologies for measuring environmental contaminants and quality assurance protocols. Spring. Durant
173 Health Effects and Risk Assessment. A study of chronic and acute human health effects of exposure to hazardous materials. Principles of toxicology and pharmacokinetics of toxic substances. Standards for environmental quality, risk assessment methodologies, and risk communication strategies. Prerequisites: chemistry, senior standing and consent. Fall. Desmarais
175 Hazardous Materials Safety. An examination of strategies for controlling occupational exposures and reducing risk from hazardous materials in the work place. Chronic health hazards to workers and the public, acute risks to both workers and surrounding community, and the legal aspects associated with these risks are explored. Safety and health programs are considered. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent. Desmarais
176 Pollution Prevention Management. Rather than designing water, air, and waste treatment facilities, engineers are often asked to help prevent the generation of these wastes. Tools for understanding, communicating, and managing industrial manufacturing processes are presented using actual cases. Practical problem-solving methodologies are incorporated using a rigorous engineering framework of problem assessment, data management, feasibility, and implementation. Prerequisites: senior standing and engineering or physical science background. Spring. Harriman
181 Fuzzy Sets and Genetic Algorithms. (Cross-listed as Engineering Psychology 181.) Fuzzy sets and genetic algorithms hold great power in modern engineering, particularly in the area of controls and complex systems modeling, where classical techniques are unfruitful. Fuzzy control logic (FCL) has been implemented into many consumer products and complex systems, such as the control of camera exposures, elevators, high-speed trains, and helicopters. Genetic algorithms (GAs) are computer-based routines modeled after the mechanisms of natural selection and inheritance that control biological evolution. These routines are very useful for finding good solutions to what are often complex problems. GAs find application in areas such as artificial intelligence as well as in traditional engineering areas, such as system design and parameter estimation. Seminar format with research readings, exams, homework, and a project implementing the course material. Prerequisites: junior standing and competence in computer use. Levine
184 Issues in Professional Engineering Practice. This course examines the business issues that constitute the framework within which practitioners apply technology. Topics covered include professionalism and ethics, organization structure, marketing and business development, legal issues, professional insurance, project management, peer review, personnel management, quality management, and technical writing. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 84, graduate standing, or consent. Thompson
185 Legal Issues of Engineering. This course examines the legal principles applicable to engineering design, construction, and manufacturing. Topics covered include introduction to the legal system, sources of law, contract law principles, professional liability risks, risk management practices, contract administration, differing site conditions claims, professional registration, and ethical issues. Spring. Hatem
188 Engineering Design with CAD. The structure and potential for CAD systems will be assessed through the use of CAD-based user programming languages. Specialized topics related to specific engineering applications will be studied through modeling, water surface profiling, part and assembly modeling with feature-based parametric solid modelers, forward and inverse kinematics links, and the merging of CAD models with photographic images. Additional topics to be covered include matrix and parametric mathematics used in CAD, interfacing CAD with other applications, and the concepts and techniques of engineering system animation including key framing and controllers, material mapping, and rendering. Prerequisite: consent. Minardi
193, 194 Special Topics. Guided independent study of an approved topic at the graduate level. Prerequisite: consent. Credit as arranged. Members of the department
201 Land Use Planning. (Cross-listed as UEP 201.) An overview of land use planning methods, growth dynamics, and land development controls. Comparison of different approaches to land use planning and decision making. Impact of recent environmental legislation on land use. Techniques of mapping, site analysis, subdivision regulation, development controls, and fiscal incentives. Prerequisite: consent. Spring. Witten
202 Environmental Statistics. Methods for analyzing environmental data, which is often censored, skewed, and correlated in space and time. Topics include exploratory data analysis, nonparametric methods, hypothesis testing, multivariate statistics, frequency analysis, uncertainty analysis, experimental design, and model building. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 102 or Mathematics 161-162 or equivalent. Vogel, Brown
207 Environmental Law. (Cross-listed as UEP 207.) How do courts shape environmental policy? How does the regulatory system connect policy objectives to legal directive? How does environmental law account for science and economics? What about the tension between efficiency and fairness? This course will examine these topics and more while providing students with a solid introduction to the American legal system and the basic structure of many of the major environmental statutes. In addition to short assignments, teams of students will work with the Mystic River Watershed Association on high priority issues that blend law and policy, and then present their findings in writing and in class. Fall. Russell
221 Introduction to Solid Mechanics. (Cross-listed as Mechanical Engineering 221.) A study of the mechanics of deformable bodies based on equilibrium, geometry of strain, and properties of materials. Relations among stresses, strains, and displacements are studied in detail. Introduction to the theory of elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity, and creep. Kachanov
222 Applied Solid Mechanics. (Cross-listed as Mechanical Engineering 222.) Applications of the theory of elasticity and plasticity to problems of engineering interest. Perlman
223 Analysis and Design of Plates. The analysis and design of plates and shells, with particular emphasis on structures and structural elements of civil engineering interest. Applications to the design of bridge decks and building floors in reinforced concrete, structural plate components in metal tanks, pressure vessels, shell roofs, and hipped-plate construction. Prerequisite: consent. Members of the department
225 Structural Dynamics. The design of structures and structural elements to resist dynamic loads. Applications of classical, numerical, and shock spectrum methods to problems in engineering seismology, blast resistance, shock and vibration isolation, and impact, including linear and nonlinear effects. Prerequisites: Civil and Environmental Engineering 105 and 106. Sanayei
239 Physicochemical Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment. A study of the physical and chemical principles underlying the methods used in treatment systems. Subject areas include adsorption, filtration, aeration, sedimentation, and solids handling. Linking of unit processes in rational design is emphasized. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 133. Brown, Chudyk
240 Principles of Wastewater Treatment. A study of the underlying principles important in the design of aerobic biological treatment systems. Subject areas include chemical and biological kinetics, gas transfer, reactor design, and computer modeling techniques. Utilization of rational design strategies is stressed. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 133. Brown, Chudyk
244 Laboratory and In-Situ Measurement of Soil Properties. In-depth study of various laboratory and in-situ tests used to measure the shear strength, compressibility, and permeability of soils. Laboratory work includes index, consolidation, and triaxial tests. Field tests discussed include SPT, cone, vane, pressuremeter, and dilatometer. Discussion of methods used to process laboratory and field data. Report writing and hands-on laboratory testing. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 42. Swan
249 Pavement Design. Review of the principles and practices of pavement design. Topics include pavement types, vehicle and traffic characterization, effects of climate and environment, economics, materials characterization, and highway drainage. Review of common pavement design methods, pavement distress, condition surveys, and rehabilitation. Prerequisite: Civil and Environmental Engineering 42. Edgers
265 Corporate Management of Environmental Issues. (Cross-listed as UEP 265 and Fletcher DHP 257.) Explores companies' responses to pressure from stockholders, regulatory agencies, community and nongovernmental organizations to exercise greater responsibility toward the environment. Topics include strategy, staffing and organization, decision making, codes of conduct, resources, program development, product responsibility, pollution prevention, trade associations, and foreign operations. Fall. Rappaport
267 Methods in Environmental Impact Assessment. (Cross-listed as UEP 267.) Concepts, legal framework, public policies, approaches, and methodologies utilized in determining environmental impacts of proposed public, semipublic, and private actions. Analytic methods for determining environmental impacts and for guiding environmental regulation. Nature of impact examined from the viewpoint of economics, equity, and the environment. Spring.
294K Integrated Assessment of Freshwater Resources - Issues and Methods. (Cross-listed as UEP 290.) Explores the major issues in integrated socioeconomic and biophysical assessment of water resources and analysis methods. The scale includes river basin and national assessments in developed and developing countries. Topics include basic hydrologic principles, water uses, water stresses, socioeconomic impacts, institutions, management strategies, and national and river basin assessment methodologies. Spring 2004 and alternate years. Kirshen
291, 292 Graduate Seminar. Presentation of individual reports on basic topics to a seminar group for discussion and criticism. Credit as arranged. Members of the department
293, 294 Master's Project. Guided individual study of an approved topic. Credit as arranged. Members of the department
295, 296 Master's Thesis. Guided research on a topic that has been approved as a
suitable subject for a master's thesis. Credit as arranged. Members of the department
297, 298 Doctoral Thesis. Guided research on a topic suitable for a doctoral
dissertation. Credit as arranged. Members of the department
299 Master of Engineering Project. A project under the guidance of a faculty adviser that addresses a substantial engineering problem, e.g., in engineering design, construction, management, operations, and/or planning. Students who are practicing engineers are encouraged to consider projects relevant to their own work. A written report and an oral presentation are required. One course credit. Members of the department
401PT Master's Continuation, Part-time.
402FT Master's Continuation, Full-time.
501PT Doctoral Continuation, Part-time.
502FT Doctoral Continuation, Full-time.