Apr 24, 2024

Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2020-2021

Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Civil Engineering, B.S.E.

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The civil engineering curriculum emphasizes practicality and design, supported by a strong background in scientific and mathematical concepts. The undergraduate program provides a broad background in all aspects of civil engineering, providing our graduates with the flexibility to practice in any of the specialties or to pursue an advanced degree. The program provides an opportunity to get hands-on experience with classes in surveying as well as laboratories in fluid mechanics, hydraulics, soil mechanics, mechanics of materials, structures, steel, and reinforced concrete design. Engineering design experiences are integrated throughout the curriculum beginning with the freshman engineering courses and extending through the last semester of the senior year. Design courses provide working experience with computer software used in the profession. Group and team projects prepare the student for real world engineering experiences. A number of electives provides the student with the opportunity to specialize in the following areas of concentration:

Structures
Water Resources
Environmental
Geotechnical
Transportation
Sustainability

Accreditation

The Civil Engineering undergraduate program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Program Educational Objectives

The Civil Engineering undergraduate program has established the following program educational objectives that are consistent with the mission of the University and that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first several years following graduation. Civil Engineering program graduates will:

Be productive in the civil engineering profession and/or other professional fields;
Uphold the code of ethics of the profession and be cognizant of social equity and sustainability issues;
Further develop their professional and/or technical qualifications through activities such as, but not limited to, graduate studies, continuing education, licensing, and/or certifications;
Be involved with professional organizations in civil engineering and/or other related fields; and
Exhibit leadership in civil engineering and/or other related fields.

To accomplish these program educational objectives, analysis and design courses in the fields of environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural, and water resources engineering are offered in addition to preparatory courses in oral and written communications, mathematics, sciences, and basic mechanics. A broad base of theory and design is provided along with discussion of current issues and practices of the profession. Through class assignments, students will become proficient in the use of computers and pertinent software, spreadsheets, presentations, drawing, and geographical information system (GIS) programs. Integrated with these courses is the University Core curriculum.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the LMU Civil Engineering Program will have:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic concerns
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members come together to provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Civil Engineering Curriculum

Transfer Requirements

Students who are currently enrolled in another major at LMU, but are interested in changing their major to CIVL, must complete CHEM 111 , CHEM 114 or CHEM 110 ; ENGR 200 ; MATH 131 , MATH 132 ; and PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course before being considered. Final approval of the transfer request resides with the Chair of the Civil Engineering Department.

Major Requirements

(131 semester hours required)

The program shown below is the recommended sequence for a major in civil engineering. A customized program is available in consultation with your faculty advisor, although it must meet minimum ABET-related standards. Students may focus in one or more areas of civil engineering by selecting a minimum of three electives in a particular area of concentration. Electives cannot count for any more than one area of concentration. Selected elective courses will be offered during each academic year.

A minimum of 32 semester hours of science and math, and 48 semester hours of engineering topics are required.

Lower Division Requirements:

BIOL 114 Biology for Engineers 3 semester hours
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 114 General Chemistry for Engineers 3 semester hours
CIVL 200 Mechanics of Materials 3 semester hours
CIVL 210 Surveying and Mapping 3 semester hours
CIVL 230 Particle Dynamics 2 semester hours
CIVL 250 Thermal-Fluid Systems 3 semester hours
ELEC 210 Electric Circuit Analysis 3 semester hours
ELEC 213 Electric Circuit Analysis Lab 0 semester hours
ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Analysis, Problem Solving, and Design 3 semester hours
ENGR 160 Algorithms and Applications 3 semester hours
ENGR 200 Statics 3 semester hours
MATH 131 Calculus I 4 semester hours
MATH 132 Calculus II 4 semester hours
MATH 234 Calculus III 4 semester hours
MATH 245 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 semester hours
PHYS 101 Introduction to Mechanics 4 semester hours
PHYS 201 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours

Upper Division Requirements:

CIVL 302 Seismic Design of Structures 3 semester hours
CIVL 305 Structural Theory 3 semester hours
CIVL 310 Fluid Mechanics I 3 semester hours
CIVL 311 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 semester hours
CIVL 320 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3 semester hours
CIVL 395 Engineering Economics and Decision Theory 3 semester hours
CIVL 400 Fundamentals of Water and Wastewater Treatment 3 semester hours
CIVL 406 Water Resources Planning and Design 3 semester hours
CIVL 410 Soil Mechanics 4 semester hours
CIVL 411 Design of Foundations and Earth Structures 3 semester hours
CIVL 460 Civil Engineering Design, Practice, and Ethics 4 semester hours
MATH 360 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 semester hours or equivalent
BIOL/CHEM/CMSI/ENVS/MATH/PHYS elective 3 semester hours
Civil Engineering electives 12 semester hours

Civil Engineering Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Analysis, Problem Solving, and Design 3 semester hours
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 114 General Chemistry for Engineers 3 semester hours
MATH 131 Calculus I 4 semester hours
FFYS 1000 First Year Seminar 3 OR 4 semester hours

Total: 14-15 semester hours

Spring Semester

BIOL 114 Biology for Engineers 3 semester hours
ENGR 160 Algorithms and Applications 3 semester hours
MATH 132 Calculus II 4 semester hours
PHYS 101 Introduction to Mechanics 4 semester hours
RHET 1000 Rhetorical Arts 3 OR 4 semester hours

Total: 17-18 semester hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

ELEC 210 Electric Circuit Analysis 3 semester hours
ELEC 213 Electric Circuit Analysis Lab 0 semester hours
ENGR 200 Statics 3 semester hours
MATH 234 Calculus III 4 semester hours
PHYS 201 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 17-18 semester hours

Spring Semester

CIVL 200 Mechanics of Materials 3 semester hours
CIVL 210 Surveying and Mapping 3 semester hours
CIVL 230 Particle Dynamics 2 semester hours
CIVL 250 Thermal-Fluid Systems 3 semester hours
MATH 245 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 17-18 semester hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

CIVL 305 Structural Theory 3 semester hours
CIVL 310 Fluid Mechanics I 3 semester hours
CIVL 311 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 semester hours
CIVL 320 Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3 semester hours
BIOL/CHEM/CMSI/ENVS/MATH/PHYS Elective 3 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 16-17 semester hours

Spring Semester

CIVL 302 Seismic Design of Structures 3 semester hours
CIVL 395 Engineering Economics and Decision Theory 3 semester hours
CIVL 406 Water Resources Planning and Design 3 semester hours
CIVL 340 Analytical Methods in Civil Engineering I 3 semester hours or
MATH 360 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 15-16 semester hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

CIVL 400 Fundamentals of Water and Wastewater Treatment 3 semester hours
CIVL 410 Soil Mechanics 4 semester hours
CIVL Elective 3 semester hours
CIVL Elective 3 semester hours
University Core 3-4 semester hours

Total: 16-17 semester hours

Spring Semester

CIVL 411 Design of Foundations and Earth Structures 3 semester hours
CIVL 460 Civil Engineering Design, Practice, and Ethics 4 semester hours
CIVL Elective 3 semester hours
CIVL/ENVS* Elective 3 semester hours (*ENVS course requires Department Chair approval)
University Core (if needed to complete Core requirements)

Total: 13 semester hours

Total Semester Hours: 131

Electives/Areas of Concentration

Students, in consultation with their advisor, may focus in one or more areas of civil engineering by selecting a minimum of three electives in a particular area of concentration.

CIVL 501 Sustainable Water Quality and Resources : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 513 Solid Wastes Engineering : Environmental, Geotechnical, Sustainability

CIVL 515 Industrial Waste Management : Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 517 Water Treatment Processes : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 518 Water Reuse and Desalination : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 519 Advanced Integrated Water Treatment Systems : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 526 Surface Water Hydrology : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Geotechnical, Sustainability

CIVL 527 Urban Water Systems and Stormwater Management : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 528 Groundwater Hydrology and Sustainable Management : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Geotechnical, Sustainability

CIVL 529 Groundwater Contaminant Transport and Remediation : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Geotechnical

CIVL 530 Design of Concrete Structures : Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation

CIVL 531 Principles of Water Quality Management : Environmental

CIVL 532 Structural Steel Design : Structural, Transportation

CIVL 533 Design of Wood Structures : Structural

CIVL 537 Building Information Management : General, Structural

CIVL 538 Construction Management and Sustainability : General, Structural, Sustainability

CIVL 546 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering : Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical

CIVL 547 Dams and Levees : Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical

CIVL 549 Hazardous Waste Remediation : Environmental, Geotechnical, Sustainability

CIVL 551 Remote Sensing with Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Applications : General, Environmental, Geotechnical, Sustainability

CIVL 553 Modeling Environmental and Water Resources Systems : Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 571 Air Quality, Control, and Management : Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 572 Sustainable Waste Management : Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 573 Economics of Water and the Environment : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 574 Sustainable Engineering : General, Structural, Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

CIVL 577 Transportation Engineering : General, Transportation

CIVL 598 –Highway Engineering: General, Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation

ENVS 505 Aquatic Chemistry : Environmental

ENVS 506 Applied Environmental Microbiology : Environmental

ENVS 507 Environmental Engineering and Science Lab : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

ENVS 508 Contaminant Fate, Transport, and Remediation : Environmental

ENVS 525 Inland Waters : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

ENVS 580 Engineering Geology : General, Structural, Water Resources, Environmental, Geotechnical, Sustainability

ENVS 581 Ecosystem Services in Urban Landscapes : General, Water Resources, Environmental, Transportation, Sustainability

ENVS 582 Urban Coasts: Habitats, Stressors, and Resilience : General, Structural, Environmental, Geotechnical, Sustainability

ENVS 583 Environmental Toxicology and Health Risk : Environmental, Sustainability

ENVS 584 Climate Change and Impacts : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

ENVS 586 Climate Change Mitigation : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

ENVS 587 Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

ENVS 588 Environmental Health : Water Resources, Environmental, Sustainability

ENVS 589 Sustainability, Health, and Equity : Environmental, Sustainability