Undergraduate Civil Engineering Courses

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Courses 200-299

CEE215 Introduction to Problem Solving and Civil Engineering Design

Introduction to fundamental engineering skills and application of engineering science and mathematics content to civil engineering problems. The course introduces the basics of the problem solving process including problem definition and scoping, idea generation techniques, modelling, experimentation and measurement, and multi-criteria decision making.  The course introduces concepts of engineering design to create workable solutions to open-ended complex problems using standard design methods and tools.  The course introduces the concepts of personal learning styles, teamwork, technical communication, laboratory data collection and analysis, design methodologies, and workplace safety.  At the end of the course students will be able to apply engineering design principles to solve practical problems.

Corequisite(s):

CEE265

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Second Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

2 - 2 - 4

Credit(s):

1

CEE235 Introduction to Earth Sciences

The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to geology and its role with respect to engineering practice. The course introduces students to the following topics: formation of the earth, the earth as a dynamic planet, plate tectonic theory, the rock cycle, geological time, mineralogy, rock types, rock and mineral identification and classification, structural geology, strength of geological materials, site investigations, geological models, hydrogeology, geomorphology, earthquakes, volcanoes, glacial processes and permafrost, Canadian climate and terrain, Canadian natural resources, and concepts related to engineering geology. The conduct of laboratories for identification of rocks and minerals as well as a local geological field trip serve to complement the course content.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to gain a fundamental understanding of geology, be able to identify and classify rocks and minerals as well as geological structures (and relevant dynamic components) all within a primarily Canadian context. The students will also be able to differentiate the complementary roles of geologists and engineers.

Prerequisite(s):

GEE167

Note(s):

For students of the Second Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Credit(s):

1

CEE265 Computer Aided Design in Civil Engineering

This course continues the study of engineering graphics and its use in civil engineering design and construction. This course introduces the concept of Building Information Modelling (BIM). Students will produce 3-dimensional models and develop skills in preparing conventional engineering drawings. Students will be introduced to topography, architectural and structural drawings. Students will complete conceptual designs of civil engineering systems and apply modern commercial BIM software. Civil Engineering codes and standards and limit states design are introduced. Typical structural load-resisting systems constructed from a variety of structural materials will also be introduced.
By the end of this course, students will be able to prepare BIM models and drawings for Civil Engineering projects.

Prerequisite(s):

GEE167

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Second Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

1 - 2 - 3

Credit(s):

1

Courses 300-399

CEE303 Strength of Materials

This course builds on the material learned in GEE231 to further the students understanding of more complex issues of mechanics of materials. While elasticity remains the core of the course, the mechanics of plasticity in flexure is introduced. The main topics include: plane stress and plain strain conditions as simplifications of the 3D state of stress, Mohr’s Circle of Stress, resolution of determinate and indeterminate beam deflections using moment-area method, and superposition for prismatic as well as non-prismatic beams, asymmetric bending and shear centre, plastic moment resistance and moment curvature of plastic hinges; and column buckling. The course culminates in the application of failure criterion (Rankine, Tresca, and von Mises). At the end of the course the student will be able to analyze simple structures and apply more complex strength of materials methods applying appropriate failure criteria given the resulting 2D stress condition.

Prerequisite(s):

GEE231, MAE227

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE305 Structural Theory

This course develops student understanding of structural analysis by manual calculation and introduces commercial structural analysis software. Determinate frames will be analyzed and degrees of indeterminacy in structures will be introduced. The calculation of loads according to the National Building Code of Canada will be covered as well as the application of load combinations and envelopes to determine extreme loading conditions. Influence lines for determining the effects of moving loads on beam and truss structures will be developed. The unit load method for determining deflections in a structure and the method of compatible deformations for analyzing an indeterminate frame and truss will be developed. Approximate methods for estimating loads in a regular, indeterminate frame systems will be applied. An introduction to the matrix stiffness method of analysis will be given.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to effectively calculate loads and determine extreme loading effects in basic truss, beam and frame structures.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE303, CEE317

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE311 Engineering Materials and Introduction to Steel and Timber Design

Topics include: mechanical properties of steel, fatigue, brittle fracture, residual stresses, welding types and properties of steel construction .

Steel design is introduced by topics such as limit state design; design of tension members, beams, compression members, and the design of beam columns.

Timber design includes the property, use and preservation of timber; design of tension members, beams, columns, and connections.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE303, CEE265

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE313 Introduction to Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Design

This course introduces concrete technology and limit states design for reinforced concrete structures. Students will design and prepare mixes in the laboratory, study the effects of admixtures and carry out laboratory tests to assess concrete strength and quality. Students will analyse and design reinforced concrete rectangular and T-beams for both flexure and shear. Students will fabricate and test reinforced concrete beams in the laboratory to fully understand the influence of reinforcement on the beams’ behaviours. By the end of this course, students will be able to analyse and design determinate concrete beams.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE303, CEE265

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

2 - 2 - 4

Credit(s):

1

CEE317 Civil Engineering Analysis I

Ordinary differential equations that apply to Civil Engineering problems are derived. Problems studied include: structural vibration and beam deformation.

Concepts of linear algebra are applied to structural analysis.

Statistical analysis of data will also be studied.

The course is intended to develop the students' abilities in the application of the computer to Civil Engineering problems. A significant proportion of the course will entail computer use.

Prerequisite(s):

GEE231, MAE119, MAE227

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

1 - 2 - 3

Credit(s):

1

CEE319 Civil Engineering Analysis II

This course represents a direct continuation of course CEE317 and simply extends the range of problems considered, whilst following the same approach of mathematical formulation, numerical solution and computer applications.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE317, CEE355, CEE303

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

2 - 1 - 3

Credit(s):

0.5

CEE343 Hydrology

This is an introductory course to the concept of hydrology, the movement of water across the landscape. The course uses some concepts first introduced in Fluid Mechanics. It prepares students for future courses in urban hydraulics and water and wastewater treatment.The hydrologic cycle is introduced. Rainfall and rainfall – runoff relationships, the unit hydrograph theory, statistics and advanced probability concepts, and hydrologic and hydraulic routing techniques are introduced, developed, and applied to solve practical problems in hydrology such as the design of storm sewers, storm water management facilities and low-impact-development measures. Principles of drinking water and sanitary wastewater flow rates estimation are introduced. Numerical models such as HEC-HMS and EPA SWMM are introduced and applied for preliminary design exercises. At the end of the course, students will be able to estimate and predict the volume and flow rate of water at critical locations of a watershed for given hydrologic conditions. They will be able to perform frequency analysis, and reservoir routing calculations.

Prerequisite(s):

MEE315

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 1 - 4

Credit(s):

1

CEE355 Soil Mechanics

This course introduces soil mechanics fundamentals. It includes physical properties of soils, classification, plasticity, massvolume relationships, compaction, seepage, in-situ stresses and effective stresses, stress distribution, consolidation, and shear strength.
Characterization of and calculation of soil properties is developed. Analysis and design of earthworks and foundations is introduced. Technical literature for soil mechanics theory and applications are developed. Selection of appropriate analytical tools and soil characterization experiments are developed.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to perform analysis of earthworks and foundation applications for seepage, settlement, and shear strength conditions.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE235, GEE231

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE360 Introduction to Geomatics in Civil Engineering

This introductory geomatics course includes the following topics: surveying principles, error analysis, instrument checks and calibrations, measurements, detail surveys, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), route construction surveys and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).  Equipment used by students includes levels, theodolites, total stations, and GPS receivers.  The use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and GIS software augments the design portion of the course content. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to design and implement surveying strategies in support of civil engineering design projects. 

Prerequisite(s):

MAE209

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

1 - 3 - 4

Credit(s):

1

CEE363 Survey Field School

During this course, students plan and conduct simple horizontal and vertical control networks for the production of detail and construction surveys. Activities include: laying out circular, spiral and vertical curves; calculating earthwork volumes (cut/fill); producing topographic maps; and collecting data for input into a geographic information system.

Upon completion of this course, students can plan and carry out geomatics projects to meet civil engineering needs. These abilities will be put to immediate use during the third year civil engineering project following this course.

Two weeks duration, following Winter Term examinations

Prerequisite(s):

CEE360

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

10 - 30 - 40

Credit(s):

1

CEE385 Introduction to Environmental Engineering

This course is designed to introduce the students to broad environmental issues that are caused by and / or that can be mitigated through human activity.
The cycle of population growth – energy use – waste concentration – pollution is presented. The role of ethics in Engineering decision-making is introduced. Environmental Impact Assessment techniques are developed. Risk Assessment and the elaboration of quality standards for water, air, and soil are developed and applied. Water Management objectives and techniques are introduced. Water quality parameter analysis and BOD calculations are applied. Water quality impacts associated with wastewater discharges are developed and applied, with particular emphasis on dissolved oxygen. Water and wastewater treatment processes are introduced. Municipal Solid Wastes and Hazardous Wastes characteristics, production, and disposal options are introduced. Other Sustainable Development techniques are also introduced. Air quality parameters and air pollution control are introduced.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to identify water and air quality parameters, select appropriate treatment or disposal options for water and wastewater, and design an environmental assessment program.

Prerequisite(s):

CCE101

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

2 - 1 - 3

Credit(s):

1

CEE389 Road Design

This course is focused on road design. In includes design of flexible, rigid, and low volume roads including military grade. It includes concepts of road materials, definition, and detection of road failure, use of geosynthetics, and cold regions-specific issues. It is designed to expand the knowledge of the students from previous geology and soil mechanics courses in the program.
Types of road materials are introduced. Mechanical design of flexible pavement, rigid pavement, and low volume roads are applied. Concept of road failure including detection and instrumentation is developed. Use of geosynthetics in road applications is introduced. Geometric design of roads and intersections are applied. Cold regions related issues including frost heave are introduced.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to perform road profile and geometric design under specified conditions.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE355

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE393 Civil Engineering Field School

This course is designed to provide civil engineering students with an opportunity to gain relevant experience associated with practical applications of civil engineering principles, analysis and design.  Under the supervision of teaching and technical staff from the civil engineering department, students study relevant problems raised by organizations within the Canadian Forces and/or other sponsors requiring civil engineering support.  The students plan and execute sub-disciplined civil engineering tasks (i.e. geomatics, environmental, structural, geotechnical etc..) for an actual client.  Activities associated with this course include: project planning, data collection, data interpretation, project design and the preparation and presentation of  an engineering report on their work for the client.  Upon completion of this course, students will have obtained relevant experience within a sub-discipline of civil engineering and will have been exposed to the very real issues associated with the conduct and delivery of a civil engineering assessment or design project.

One week duration following CEE363: Survey Field School

Corequisite(s):

CEE363

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Third Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

10 - 30 - 0

Credit(s):

0.5

Courses 400-499

CEE403 Introduction to Concrete and Reinforced Concrete Design

This course provides an overview to the design of reinforced concrete buildings.  Continuity in concrete construction for beams, one-way continuous slab design and development length of reinforcement are introduced.  Students will analyse the effect of loads in multi-story buildings and design two-way slab systems, columns and footings.  Modern concrete design software will be introduced.  By the end of this course, students will produce a preliminary design of a multi-storey reinforced concrete building.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE303

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE405 Structural Analysis

This course develops an in-depth understanding of modern commercial structural analysis programs employing matrix stiffness or finite element methods. The process of deriving stiffness matrices for spring, truss, beam, frame, and grid elements, assembling these with loading and boundary conditions in matrix format into global equations of equilibrium and solving displacements and forces of basic structural systems is developed and applied extensively. Transformations into two and three-dimensional space is also developed and applied. The basic approaches of the matrix stiffness method are supplemented by formal finite element approaches to determine the stiffness matrices of basic and two-dimensional elements. Throughout the course, commercial structural analysis software will be applied. Techniques for representing structures and verifying potential errors in the models will be discussed as well as the additional advanced applications of the structural analysis methods and the software that are the focus of this course.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to effectively analyze a variety of small structures.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE305, CEE319

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE411 Design and Evaluation of Bridges

Introduction to the design of reinforced concrete bridges, steel and pre-stressed concrete. Review of methods of analysis in accordance with CSA-S6 standard. Software will be used as part of the course to determine the stresses caused by a moving load. This course also included the assessment of residual capacity of an existing bridge. Conventional methods of evaluations will be presented in addition to an introduction to the Military Load Classification procedures (MLC). At the end of the course, students will be able to properly design a simple bridge in addition to make a proper assessment of a bridge in a civil or military context.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE405, CEE415, CEE417

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE413 Prestressed Concrete Design

This course provides an overview to the design of prestressed concrete structures.  Prestressing techniques and materials will be considered. The behaviour, analysis and design of both pretensioned and post-tensioned concrete systems for bridges and buildings including simply-supported and continuous beams and two-way slabs will be studied. Prestress losses and deflections will be calculated. Modern prestressed concrete design software will be introduced. By the end of this course, students will produce a preliminary design of a prestressed concrete structure.

Prerequisite(s):

CCE415

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE415 Reinforced Concrete Design

This course provides an overview to the design of reinforced concrete buildings.  Continuity in concrete construction for beams, one-way continuous slab design and development length of reinforcement are introduced.  Students will analyse the effect of loads in multi-story buildings and design two-way slab systems, columns and footings.  Modern concrete design software will be introduced.  By the end of this course, students will produce a preliminary design of a multi-storey reinforced concrete building.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE313

Corequisite(s):

CEE405

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE417 Steel Design

Topics include: connections; plate girders, composite structures, steel bridges, and P-Delta effects in steel structures. Term projects include: design of bridges, industrial buildings and task structures.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE311

Corequisite(s):

CEE405

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 1 - 4

Credit(s):

1

CEE418 Management of Design and Construction of Structures

Structural building systems and bridge systems. Construction Materials and loadings. Conceptual/Preliminary Design. Government Requirements/Regulations/Guides and Codes. Design Team/Process/ Professional Obligations. Mech/Elect Building Systems. Construction - Process, Equipment, Planning.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE405, CEE415, CEE417, GEE293

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth year taking Civil Engineering

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE419 Advanced Military Engineering

Field assessment of structures/damaged structures. Military Load Classification of Bridges; Design against blast loading and basic fortification design. Design of slab on grade.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE313, CEE405, CEE417

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE443 Urban Hydraulics

This course is focused on the movement of water in an urban setting. It includes concepts such as open channel and pipe flow, water demand, sanitary sewage generation, rainfall and runoff, and stormwater management. It is designed to expand the knowledge of the students from the previous hydrology course in the program, as well as prepare students for a future course related to water and wastewater treatment.
Principles of fluid mechanics, and of flow rates estimation, are reviewed. Flow in pressure conduits is developed. Urban water supply and distribution systems design techniques are applied. Open channel flow is developed. Sanitary sewage and storm water collection systems design, as well as culvert design techniques are applied.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to calculate the conduit or channel dimension required to carry a given flow rate under specified conditions.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE343

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

2 - 1 - 3

Credit(s):

1

CEE445 Hydraulic Structures and Systems

Design of hydraulic retention structures. Study of the forces induced by flow. Application examples to culverts, bridge piles, dams, reservoirs and port facilities. Control structures such as gates and weirs.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE443

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE451 Applied Hydrogeology

Groundwater and hydrologic cycle. Aquifer and aquitard. Hydraulic head and piezometers. Subsurface movement of water. Darcy's law. Permeability values and measurements. Groundwater flow net. Pumping test: transient flow, steady state, boundary effects, leaky aquifers. Factors affecting water levels. Geochemistry. Groundwater quality. Contaminant fate and transport. Treatment methods and barriers. Modeling techniques. Groundwater exploration and management. Artificial recharge. Saltwater intrusions. Problems and applications.

Prerequisite(s):

GEE235, CEE319, CEE355

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth year taking Civil Engineering

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE453 Advanced Hydrology

Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of water resources management from a civil engineering perspective. Access to secure and reliable fresh water is an essential component for sustainable development. This course explores the assessment of water resources, both surface and sub-surface, through practical applications of state-of-the-art numerical tools, advanced statistical methods, GIS and readily available hydrological and meteorological national databases. Course topics include flood and drought analysis, frequency analysis, watershed hydrology, non-parametric trend analysis, and climate change. Students will gain expertise in the application of numerical models commonly applied by engineering consultants, including ArcSWAT and HEC-HMS. Direct application of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course will be achieved by completion of a group design project.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE343

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE457 Foundations, Earthworks and Slope Stability

Bearing capacity; analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations; settlements, soil-structure interaction. Earth pressure theories; analysis and design of rigid, flexible and braced retaining structures. Slope stability; analysis and design of cuttings and embankments, performance of natural slopes. Construction methods. Site investigation.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE355, CEE319

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Fall

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1.5

CEE459 Geotechnical Engineering

A case-history approach to geotechnical engineering practice. The course covers advanced design and modeling topics in geotechnical engineering including: shallow foundations, deep foundations, design using geosynthetics, propped walls and bulkheads, rock and soft ground tunnelling, slopes, culverts, geoenvironmental issues. The relationship between predicted and observed behaviour is explored.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE457

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the fourth year taking Civil Engineering

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE460 Introduction to Geosynthetics in Geotechnical Engineering

An introductory course for use and design of geosynthetics.  The course introduces topics including geosynthetics and manufacturing processes; properties and test methods; methods of analysis and design for geosynthetics used for separation, filtration, soil reinforcement, erosion control and liquid/hazardous waste containment.  At the end of the course, students will be able to design geosynthetics applications for filtration, separation and reinforcement.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE457

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE462 Advanced Geomatics Design and Analysis

The focus of this geomatics course is the study of the mapping sciences. Topics include: project planning, projections, coordinate systems, remote sensing, digital image processing, photogrammetry, cartography, design of monitoring programs, least squares analysis and the adjustment of survey observations.  A geomatics design project is a core course requirement. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to analyze survey network computations and use mapping science tools in order to support civil engineering design projects.

Prerequisite(s):

CCE360

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

2 - 2 - 4

Credit(s):

1

CEE485 Water and Waste Water Treatment System Design

This course is focused on the design of treatment processes to produce drinking water and to render wastewater suitable for discharge into the environment. It follows environmental engineering and hydraulic concepts developed and applied in previous courses.
Chemistry concepts relevant to water and wastewater treatment are reviewed and applied to inorganic and organic chemistry, acid-base chemistry, and biochemistry problems. Microbiology concepts are also introduced, with particular emphasis on biological treatment processes in wastewater. Common reactor configurations are introduced, and reaction rate equations are developed and applied. Numerical analysis and design approaches of various physicochemical and biological treatment processes for water and for wastewater treatment are developed and applied. Physiochemical process design will address screening, sedimentation, aeration, coagulation and flocculation, filtration, disinfection, and softening while biological treatment design will address aerobic and anaerobic treatment and biological reactor design.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to complete preliminary designs of the main components of water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE385

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

4 - 2 - 6

Credit(s):

1.5

CEE489 Transportation Planning

Characteristics of different modes of transport. The land use/urban transportation planning process. Transportation studies, data collection and analysis, demand models, forecasts. Traffic flow and capacity, level of service and freeway operations.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE319

Semester:

Usually Offered in the Winter

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours:

3 - 2 - 5

Credit(s):

1

CEE493 Civil Engineering Project

This course is designed to allow the students to apply the knowledge they have acquired to all aspects of a Civil Engineering design, from the elaboration of the Statement of Requirements through the Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detailed Design.
Civil Engineering Projects involving multiple fields of Civil Engineering are proposed by the Department of National Defence, governmental agencies or Consulting Engineering companies, and approved by the Department of Civil Engineering. A different project is then undertaken by each group of students. The skills of project and time management, and of technical calculation and communication, are applied. Students present orally their Conceptual, Preliminary, and Detailed Design, and also present a Detailed Design poster and Final technical report.
At the end of the course, the student should be able to execute the various design phases of a complex Civil Engineering project.

Prerequisite(s):

CEE265

Co-requisite(s):

Appropriate 4th year courses. Topic depend on department approval.

Note(s):

For students of the Fourth Year taking Civil Engineering.

Contact Hours (Fall):

1 - 2 - 3

Contact Hours (Winter):

1 - 3 - 4

Credit(s):

2