Walter E. Blessey Hall Building 11 Tulane University New Orleans, LA 70118 PH (504) 865-5778 FX (504) 862-8941 Contact E-mail Webmail Tulane Engineering Tulane University Giving to Tulane Chair's Message Take a Tour Helpful Links: Office of Admissions A Guide for Parents and Families Course Catalog (PDF format) About New Orleans Undergraduate students are responsible for having their course registration forms approved by their advisor. CVEN 204 — Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering (4) Lecture 3, laboratory 3. Prerequisite: CPSC 101 or equivalent. This course is divided into three components. 1)An introduction to civil engineering design graphics using AutoCad and computer aided design computations using other various software packages (EXCEL,COGO,PC-Plus,etc.); 2) An introduction to the concepts of surveying instruments and measurements; 3) An introduction to the principles of highway engineering and traffic analysis. Surveying field work is conducted in elementry surveying operations. A highway geometric design project is assigned to introduce the students to the elements of the civil engineering design process. CVEN 207 — Introduction to Environmental Studies (1) Lecture 2. This course introduces students to methods used for enviromental engineering design, and provides coverage of a broad range of environmental engineering applications. Topics include engineering decision-making, ethical analysis, water quality, solid waste, air pollution, and wastewater treatment. CVEN 209 — Numerical Analysis and Computer Methods (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisite: CPSC 101 or equivalent. Applications of numerical analysis and computer programming techniques to practical civil and environmental engineering problems. Review of the required mathematical background is presented with emphasis on numerical modeling and computer oriented solutions. Topics covered include precision and accuracy, errors, roots of equations, solution of linear algebraic equations, statistics and curve fittings, numerical integration and differentiation and solution of differential equations. Students are required to develop their own computer programs. CVEN 341 — Structural Analysis I (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisites: ENGR 241, ENGR 243. Development of the fundamental principles of statics and materials in relation to structures of a statically determinate nature. Types of structures and types of loads. Reactions, shears, and moments. Truss types and stability. Truss analysis. Influence lines for beams. Moving loads. Statically determinate structural members as used in bridges, buildings, and other structures. Introduction to specifications and the structural requirements of building codes. Introduction to statically indeterminate structures. Computer applications. CVEN 342 — Structural Analysis II (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisites: CVEN 341, CVEN 371, ENGR 243. Indeterminate structures. Deformations of structures and structural members. Visualization of elastic shape, radius of curvature, and curvature between moment and curvature. Moment-area theorems and corollaries. Conjugate beam analogy. Unit load method. Slope deflection. Moment distribution. Lateral load analysis. Two-cycle moment distribution. Matrix analysis. Combination of gravity load moments and shears, and wind load moments and shears on framed structures. Deflections. Computer applications. CVEN 346 — Hydraulic Engineering (4) Lecture 3, laboratory 3. Prerequisite: ENGR 344. Flow in channels, energy concepts, momentum concepts, hydraulic jump, flow under a sluice gate, frictional resistance to flow, flow measuring devices, selection and testing of rotodynamic pumps, measurement and instrumentation, dimensional analysis, hydraulics of wells, movement of ground water, hvdraulic structures. CVEN 348 — Geoenvironmental Engineering (3) Lecture 3, laboratory 1. Prerequisites: CENG 331, ENGR 243. Introduction to behavior and properties of soils. A brief overview of geological processes explains the formation of rocks and soils. The major topics covered are: basic engineering properties of soils, soil classification, shear strength, stress distribution in soil masses, seepage, consolidation, and slope stability analysis. The laboratory component includes experiments to classify soils, to determine their mechanical properties, and to assess their suitability as construction materials. Emphasis will be placed on environmental problems with soils. CVEN 371 — Construction Materials (2) Lecture 1, laboratory 3. Prerequisite: ENGR 243. A basic consideration of forces and factors which control the strength, behavior, and stability of material in the solid state; followed by a more specific consideration of the characteristic properties of metals, concrete, asphalt, and wood. The laboratory is devoted to the testing of materials under various types of loading. Tension, compression, shear, torsion, bending, buckling, hardness, impact, creep and fatigue tests are demonstrated CVEN 380 — Structural Steel (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisites: CVEN 341, CVEN 371, ENGR 243. Corequisite: CVEN 342. A basic course covering the fundamental theories and principles necessary for the design of component parts of steel structures. The design of beams, columns and their connections is treated in detail with emphasis on allowable stress design. The course also includes an introduction to plastic analysis and design. CVEN 381 — Environmental Engineering (3) Lecture 3 Physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water and waste water. Stoichiometry, reaction kinetics, and material balances. Movement of contaminants in the environment. Physical, chemical and biological treatment methods. CVEN 382/383 — Environmental Engineering Laboratory (3-Envr;1-Civil) LAB (3);(1) prerequisites: CVEN 381 This laboratory course is a natural follow-on to CVEN 381. Concepts discussed in CVEN 381 are replicated in the laboratory. Water quality is measured in terms of physical, chemical, and biological quality. Additional requirements are given to environmental students. CVEN 384 CVEN 408 — Water Quality Modeling Lecture 3 Prerequisite: Math 224 The equations and assumptions (chemical, physical, biological, and mathematical) underlying water quality models are studied. The students apply the models to a variety of hydrological settings, including lakes, rivers, bays, and estuaries. Loadings of water quality parameters are modeled as steady-state, step functions, and transient loadings. Contaminant fate and transport processes affecting nutrients, bacteria, sediments, and toxicants are studied in the course. CVEN 414 — Engineering Professional Practice (1) Lecture 1. Guest and faculty speakers focus on problems and situations encountered in professional engineering practice. The students are also required to give short presentations. CVEN 421 — Transportation Engineering (3) Lecture 3. Introduction to technological, economic, and social aspects of transportation systems. Planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities for air, water, rail, and highway transportation systems. Problems of urban transportation. Consideration of urban-transportation planning models. Analysis of traffic problems and traffic control systems. Computer modeling of transportation systems. CVEN 424 — Design of Physical and Chemical Treatment Systems (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Design of sedimentation tanks, filtration systems, coagulation process, adsorption and ion exchange process, membrane processes, chemical oxidation, disinfection, aeration and gastransfer, and sludge treatment. Design problems are open ended: appropriate estimates of data are required. CVEN 433 — Biological Principles of Environmental Engineering (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Introduction of environmental engineering students to the fundamentals of biochemistry, microbiology and organic chemistry. The biochemistry component will examine degradation pathways of proteins, carbohydrates arid fats. The effects of bacteria, viruses, algae and other organisms important to water, wastewater and hazardous waste treatment is discussed in the microbiology section. The organic chemistry unit will cover the physical and chemical properties of environmentally important compounds. CVEN 436 — Meteorology and Air Pollution (3) Lecture 3. Introduction to the basic principles of meteorology and its relation to problems associated with air pollution. The major topics include atmospheric composition and structure, atmospheric stability and dynamics, air pollution phenomena and control devices, global change and policy/regulations related to air pollution. A real-world design problem requires the use of air pollution modeling programs. CVEN 438 — Design of Air Pollution Control Systems (3) Lecture 3. Advanced topics related to the design of control systems of air pollutants from mobile and stationary scources. Human health effects and federal guidelines regulating exposures are addresses. Federal regulations impacting environmental emissions and occupational safety are emphasized in student problem solving. Specific design problems are required related to vapor and particle matter control. CVEN 443 — Reinforced Concrete (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisites: CVEN 342, CVEN 371, ENGR 243. This course includes a study of the basic mechanics and performance of reinforced concrete with an emphasis on ultimate-strength design methods. Attention is given to the economic and scientific propor- tioning of those component parts which form the complete concrete structure. The design of slabs, beams, columns and foundations is treated in detail. CVEN 447 — Foundation Engineering (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisite: CVEN 344. Design of foundations and earth retaining structures. Major areas covered are design of shallow and deep foundations, theory of lateral earth pressure and design of retaining walls, temporary earth retaining structures and excava- tions. New technologies for soil and site improvement such as geosynthetics are introduced. Classwork includes a foundation design project. CVEN 451 — Groundwater Hydrology(#) Lecture 3. Prerequisite: Chem 107 and 108, Math 121 and 122, or the equivalent. Occurance of water in the near-surface environment; saturated and unsaturated flow in aquifers; aquifer characterization; well hydraulics; and groundwater chemistry. CVEN 452 — Environmental Engineering Design (3) Lecture 2, design laboratory 3. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Detailed design of engineered systems for environmental protection. Design problems are open-ended and require students to determine the data that are needed, obtain the data when available, or make appropriate estimates in the absence of data. Designs include water, wastewater and hazardous waste treatment facilities. CVEN 454 — Environmental Impact Assessment (3) Lecture 3. Prerequisite: Senior standing. This course prepares students to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team preparing an Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Impact Assessment. Students are taught methods for quantifying the impact of engineering projects on water quality, air quality, soil, the noise environment, and socio-economic environment. The evolution of the Environmental Policy Act and its implementation are discussed. The role of the public participation is emphasized. Readings include the course text and actual EIS's. CVEN 461 — Civil Engineering Design (3) Lecture 2, design laboratory 3. Prerequisite: Senior standing. A comprehensive planning and design project involving urban planning and land development. The project includes a variety of realistic constraints such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact. The projects involve the technical details of land subdivision, streets and highways, drainage, structures and foundations. Also included are economic feasibility and project scheduling. CVEN 491 — Structural Design I (3) Lecture 2, design laboratory 3. Prerequisites: CVEN 342. CVEN 380, CVEN 443, CVEN 447 (CVEN 443 and CVEN 447 may be taken concurrently). This course is a synthesis of analytical and design concepts which have been presented throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Student projects include the preparation of design analysis and drawings for several major structures in accordance with current design practice. Typical designs include multistory steel buildings and highway bridges. Projects include the evaluation and selection of alternative framing methods, materials and types of foundations. Inspection trips are scheduled to nearby construction projects and fabricating plants when possible. CVEN 492 — Structural Design II (3) Lecture 2, design laboratory 3. Prerequisite: CVEN 491. A continuation of course CVEN 491 and also a synthesis of analytical and design concepts. Projects include the design of at least one major structure in accordance with current design practice. Typical designs include multistory reinforced concrete buildings or alternative team projects. Extensive use is made of microcomputer applications in both the analysis and design stages. Team projects, if assigned, conclude with formal oral presentations. Inspection trips are scheduled to nearby construction projects when possible.