Catalogue 2005-06

• USC Viterbi School of Engineering
• Civil Engineering
  • Degree Requirements
  • Courses of Instruction

Degree Requirements

Educational Program Objectives

The undergraduate programs in Civil Engineering have the following objectives:

(1) Graduates will be expected to compete effectively in the world of rapid technological changes and to become leading professionals in industrial, academic or government institutions.

(2) Graduates will be prepared to tailor their undergraduate studies to embark into the engineering professions, or to continue their graduate studies in engineering, or to enter related areas such as computer science, business, law, medicine or a field of their choice and interest.

(3) Graduates will have demonstrated proficiency in mathematics, science and engineering principles to effectively solve engineering problems encountered in work and practice.

(4) Graduates will have the ability to communicate both verbally and orally and to function effectively as individuals or as members of multidisciplinary teams in a world of rapid technological changes and global competition.

(5) Graduates will understand the importance of contemporary engineering issues, decisions, risks and benefits in a global social and environmental context, as well as the importance of personal and professional ethics.

(6) Graduates will have the knowledge to design all or part of a system to meet the required constraints and specifications, as well as the desired economic, social, ethical, political, environmental and other necessary considerations.

(7) Graduates will have the capacity to conduct and design laboratory experiments with available state-of-the-art equipment, and to use the techniques to analyze and interpret the experimental data.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (131 Unit Program)

The B.S. in Civil Engineering has three tracks: general, construction and water resources.

A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required for all courses taken at USC as well as for all courses taken within the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition, a minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following courses: CE 205, CE 225, CE 309 and CE 325. See also common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

Composition/writing requirement		Units
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
		7

General Education, see page 60		Units
	Category VI -- Social Issues*	20

Pre-major requirements		Units
Chemistry Requirement
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or CHEM 115aL Advanced General Chemistry	4
Math Requirement
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
MATH 245	Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I	4
Physics Requirement
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
Other Requirements
CHEM 105bL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115bL	Advanced General Chemistry, or
GEOL 305L	Introduction to Engineering Geology, or
PHYS 153L	Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics and Modern Physics	4
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Major requirements		Units
School of Engineering
ENGR 102ab	Engineering Freshman Academy	1-1
Civil Engineering
CE 106	Design and Planning of Civil Engineering Systems	2
CE 107	Introduction to Civil Engineering Graphics	3
CE 108	Introduction to Computer Methods in Civil Engineering	2
CE 205	Statics	2
CE 207L	Introduction to Design of Structural Systems	2
CE 225	Mechanics of Deformable Bodies	3
CE 309	Fluid Mechanics	3
CE 325	Dynamics	3
CE 334L	Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3
CE 358	Theory of Structures I	3
CE 402	Computer Methods in Engineering	3
CE 408	Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering	3
CE 451	Water Resources Engineering	3
CE 453	Water Quality Control	3
CE 456	Design of Steel Structures	3
CE 467L	Geotechnical Engineering	4
CE 471	Principles of Transportation Engineering	3
Capstone Courses
CE 473	Engineering Law, Finance, and Ethics	3
CE 480	Structural System Design, or
CE 465	Water Supply and Sewage System Design	3
Courses from other Engineering departments
EE 202L	Linear Circuits, or
EE 326L	Essentials of Electrical Engineering	4
		60

major electives		Units
Elective	Civil Engineering	6
Design Kernel***	Civil Engineering Design Kernel Course	6
Total Units:		131

Tracks

In addition to the core courses, students are required to select one of the following tracks: General, Construction or Water Resources.

General Track

Choose one of the following: CE 480 as the capstone course and CE 482 as a required design kernel course; or CE 465 as the capstone course and CE 466 or CE 476 as a required design kernel course.

The civil engineering electives may be chosen freely.

Construction Track

Select CE 480 as the capstone course and CE 482 as a required design kernel course. Replace CE 453 with CE 412. The civil engineering electives must be chosen from the following list: CE 460, CE 461 and CE 462.

Water Resources Track

Select CE 465 as the capstone course and select one of the following as a required design kernel course: CE 466 or CE 476. The civil engineering electives must be selected from the following list: CE 466, CE 476, CE 477 and CE 490.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering Emphasis) (131 Unit Program)

A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required for all courses taken at USC as well as for all courses taken within the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition, a minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following courses: CE 205, CE 225, CE 309 and CE 325. See also common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)

COMPOSITION/WRITING REQUIREMENTS		UNITS
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3

GENERAL EDUCATION		UNITS
	Category VI -- Social Issues*	20

PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS		UNITS
Chemistry Requirement
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
Math Requirement
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
MATH 245	Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I	4
Physics Requirement
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
Other Requirements
GEOL 305Lx	Introduction to Engineering Geology	4
		32

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS		UNITS
School of Engineering courses
ENGR 102ab	Engineering Freshman Academy	1-1
Civil Engineering courses
CE 106	Design and Planning of Civil Engineering Systems	2
CE 107	Introduction to Civil Engineering Graphics	3
CE 108	Introduction to Computer Methods in Civil Engineering	2
CE 205	Statics	2
CE 207L	Introduction to Design of Structural Systems	2
CE 225	Mechanics of Deformable Bodies	3
CE 309	Fluid Mechanics	3
CE 325	Dynamics	3
CE 334L	Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3
CE 358	Theory of Structures I	3
CE 402	Computer Methods in Engineering	3
CE 408	Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering	3
CE 451	Water Resources Engineering	3
CE 456	Design of Steel Structures	3
CE 457	Reinforced Concrete Design	3
CE 458	Theory of Structures II	3
CE 459	Introduction to Structural Dynamics	3
CE 460	Construction Engineering	3
CE 467L	Geotechnical Engineering	4
CE 473	Engineering Law, Finance, and Ethics	3
Capstone course
CE 480	Structural System Design	3
CE 482	Foundation Design	3
Courses from other engineering departments
EE 202L	Linear Circuits, or
EE326L	Essentials of Electrical Engineering	4
		69

MAJOR ELECTIVES		UNITS
Elective***	Civil Engineering	3
Total Units		131

The Department of Civil Engineering must approve all curricula leading to a degree; please note this includes transfer credit and units for courses waived for subject credit only, which have been approved through the Degree Progress Department.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Building Science) (135 Unit Program)

A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required in all courses taken at USC, as well as for all courses taken within the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition, a minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following courses: CE 205, CE 225, CE 309 and CE 325. See also the common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (Building Science)

COMPOSITION/WRITING REQUIREMENT		UNITS
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
		7

GENERAL EDUCATION		UNITS
	Category VI -- Social Issues*	20

PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS		UNITS
Chemistry Requirement
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
Math Requirement
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
MATH 245	Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I	4
Physics Requirement
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
Other Requirements
GEOL 305Lx	Introduction to Engineering Geology, or
PHYS 153L	Fundamental of Physics III: Optics and Modern Physics	4
		32

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS		UNITS
Engineering courses
ENGR 102a	Engineering Freshman Academy	1
Civil Engineering courses
CE 106	Design and Planning of Civil Engineering Systems	2
CE 107	Introduction to Civil Engineering Graphics	3
CE 108	Introduction to Computer Methods in Civil Engineering	2
CE 205	Statics	2
CE 207L	Introduction to Design of Structural Systems	2
CE 225	Mechanics of Deformable Bodies	3
CE 309	Fluid Mechanics	3
CE 325	Dynamics	3
CE 334L	Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3
CE 358	Theory of Structures I	3
CE 408	Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering	3
CE 456	Design of Steel Structures	3
CE 457	Reinforced Concrete Design	3
CE 458	Theory of Structures II	3
CE 467L	Geotechnical Engineering	4
Architecture courses
ARCH 114	Architecture: Culture and Community	2
ARCH 214b	History of Architecture	4
ARCH 205abL***	Building Science I	4-4
ARCH 305abL***	Building Science II	4-4
ARCH 405abL***	Building Science III	4-4
		73

MAJOR ELECTIVES		3 units
Elective****	Civil Engineering	3
Total Units		135

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (130 Unit Program)

A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required for all courses taken at USC as well as for all courses taken within the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition, a minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following courses: CE 205, CE 225, CE 309 and CE 325. See also common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

Composition/Writing requirement		7 Units
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
		7

General education, see page 60		Units
	Category VI -- Social Issues*	20

pre-major requirements		36 Units
Chemistry Requirement
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
CHEM 105bL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115bL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
Math Requirement
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
MATH 245	Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I	4
Physics Requirement
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
PHYS 153L	Fundamentals of Physics III, or
GEOL 305xL	Engineering Geology	4
		36

major requirements		Units
School of Engineering
ENGR 102ab	Engineering Freshman Academy	1-1
CE/ENE Engineering Courses
CE 108	Introduction to Computer Methods in Civil Engineering	2
CE 110	Introduction to Environmental Engineering	3
CE 205	Statics	2
CE 210L	Introduction to Environmental Engineering Microbiology	3
CE 225	Mechanics of Deformable Bodies	3
CE 309	Fluid Mechanics	3
CE 325	Dynamics	3
CE 334L	Mechanical Behavior of Materials	3
CE 358	Theory of Structure I	3
CE 408	Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering	3
CE 451	Water Resources Engineering	3
CE 453	Water Quality Control	3
CE 463L	Water Chemistry and Analysis	3
CE 467L	Geotechnical Engineering	4
CE 473	Engineering Law, Finance, and Ethics	3
CE 485	Wastewater Treatment Design	3
ENE 400	Environmental Engineering Principles	3
ENE 428	Air Pollution Fundamentals	3
ENE 429	Air Pollution Control	3
Course from other department
AME 310	Engineering Thermodynamics I	3
		61

major elective		Units
Design Kernel***		6
Total Units:		130

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering (132-134 Unit Program)

The degree has two tracks: Track 1: Environmental Systems and Processes (132 units); Track II: Environmental Biotechnology (134 units). A cumulative scholarship average of C (2.0) is required for all courses taken at USC as well as for all courses taken in the Civil Engineering Department. In addition, a minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following courses: CE 205 and ENE 410. See also common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

COMPOSITION/WRITING REQUIREMENT		UNITS
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
WRIT 340	Advanced Writing	3
		7

GENERAL EDUCATION		UNITS
	Category VI -- Social Issues*	20

PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (Both Tracks)		UNITS
Chemistry Requirement
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
CHEM 105bL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115bL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
CHEM 322aL	Organic Chemistry	4
Math Requirement
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
MATH 226	Calculus III	4
MATH 245	Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I	4
Physics Requirement
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
PHYS 152L	Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism	4
		36

PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (Track II only)		UNITS
Chemistry Requirement
CHEM 322bL	Organic Chemistry	4

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (Both Tracks)		UNITS
School of Engineering
ENGR 102ab	Engineering Freshman Academy	1-1
CE/ENE Engineering Courses
CE 108	Introduction to Computer Methods in Civil Engineering	2
CE 110	Introduction to Environmental Engineering.	3
CE 205	Statics	2
CE 210L	Introduction to Environmental Engineering Microbiology	3
CE 408	Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering	3
CE 451	Water Resources Engineering	3
CE 453	Water Quality Control	3
CE 463L	Water Chemistry and Analysis	3
CE 465	Water Supply and Sewage System Design	3
CE 473	Engineering Law, Finance, and Ethics	3
CE 484	Water Treatment Design	3
CE 485	Waste Water Treatment Design	3
ENE 400	Introduction to Environmental Engineering Principles	3
ENE 410	Environmental Fluid Mechanics	3
ENE 428	Air Pollution Fundamentals	3
ENE 486	Design of Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering Systems	3
Courses from other departments
CHE 330	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	4
GEOL 305xL	Introduction to Engineering Geology	4
		56

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (Track I Only)		UNITS
CE/ENE Engineering courses
ENE 429	Air Pollution Control	3
Courses from other departments
BISC 220L	General Biology: Cell Biology and Physiology	4
PTE 463L	Introduction to Transport Processes in Porous Media	3
		10

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (Track II Only)		UNITS
CE/ENE Engineering Courses
ENE 487	Environmental Biotechnology and Bioremediation	3
Courses from other departments
BISC 320L	Molecular Biology	4
BISC 330L	Biochemistry	4
		11

MAJOR ELECTIVES (Track I Only)		UNITS
Design Kernel***		3
Total (Track I):		132
Total (Track II):		134

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Information Management) (134 Unit Program)

A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required in all courses taken at USC, as well as for all courses taken within the Department of Civil Engineering. In addition, a minimum grade of C must be earned in each of the following courses: CE 205, CE 225, CE 309 and CE 325. See also the common requirements for undergraduate degrees.

First Year, first semester		units
CE 106	Design and Planning of Civil Engineering Systems	2
CHEM 105aL	General Chemistry, or
CHEM 115aL	Advanced General Chemistry	4
MATH 125	Calculus I	4
WRIT 140*	Writing and Critical Reasoning	4
General
Education*	Social Issues	4
		18

First year, second semester		units
CE 107	Introduction to Civil Engineering Graphics	3
CSCI 101L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
MATH 126	Calculus II	4
PHYS 151L**	Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics	4
		14
second year, first semester units CE 205 Statics 2 CSCI 102L Data Structures 4 MATH 226 Calculus III 4 PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetics 4 General education 4 18 second year, second semester units CE 225 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 3 CE 460 Construction Engineering 3 CSCI 201L Principles of Software Development 4 GEOL 305 Introduction to Engineering Geology, or PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics and Modern Physics 4 MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I 4 18 third year, first semester units CE 309 Fluid Mechanics 3 CE 325 Dynamics 3 CE 358 Theory of Structures I 3 General education 4 General education 4 17 third year, second semester units CE 334L Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3 CE 402 Computer Methods in Engineering 3 GEOG 381L Geographic Information Science 4 WRIT 340 Advanced Writing Course 3 Design** Design elective #1 3 16 fourth year, first semester units CE 408 Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering 3 CE 467L Geotechnical Engineering 4 CE 471 Principles of Transportation Engineering 3 CE 477 Civil Infrastructure Information Systems 3 Design** Design elective #2 3 16 fourth year, second semester units CE 480 Structural Systems Design 3 CE elective 3 CSCI 485 File and Database Management, or IOM 435 Business Database Systems 4 Design** Design elective #3 3 General education 4 17 *Taken concurrently. **The Design electives must be selected from the following courses: CE 409a, CE 456, CE 457, CE 478, CE 465, and CE 476. ***Satisfies a general education requirement for Category III. One general education elective must also satisfy the diversity requirement or additional units will be required. Minor in Environmental Engineering See listing here for more information. Minor in Construction Planning and Management This program covers the most current theories and practice of construction planning and management. The program provides a valuable adjunct credential to professional school students pursuing careers in business administration, public administration, environmental studies, and other areas; and a unique opportunity for professional focus to students in the USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Construction activities are complex. In contemporary society, effective planning and management of these activities requires specialized knowledge of the technical, economic and policy environment. This program couples the knowledge of how construction activities are organized with a broader understanding of the urban system in which construction projects are embedded. With the exception of statistics, all of the required courses are within the Department of Civil Engineering and the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development. Any USC undergraduate who has completed the equivalent of two full-time semesters in good standing is eligible to pursue the minor program. This minor program is rigorous enough to serve as an introductory credential for students subsequently electing to pursue advanced studies in development, urban planning, construction management or allied fields. Courses required Seven courses consisting of at least 23 units are required for the minor. Statistics Students must complete an advisor approved course in statistics. Candidate courses include ECON 317, EE 364, ISE 220, PPD 404x, PSYCH 274, SOCI 314 and similar courses. The statistics course must be at least three units. Core Courses Units CE 460 Construction Engineering 3 CE 461 General Construction Estimating 3 CE 462 Construction Methods and Equipment 3 PPD 358 Urban and Regional Economics 4 PPD 362 Real Estate Fundamentals for Planning and Development 4 17 Electives (select one) Units CE 404 Fundamentals of Law for Engineers 3 CE 412 Contracts and Specifications 3 CE 472 Construction Labor Management 3 PPD 437 Advanced Finance and Investment for Planning and Development 4 Advisement is provided by the Department of Civil Engineering. Students will normally complete statistics before enrolling in CE 461 but can be permitted to complete statistics as a corequisite subject to advisor approval. CE 460 is a prerequisite for CE 461 for the purposes of the minor. Students are also advised to take CE 460 before taking CE 462. Students electing PPD 437 must have completed PPD 358. Accelerated Dual Degrees The following accelerated degrees may be earned in five years: B.S., Civil Engineering/M.S. Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering); B.S., Civil Engineering/Master of Construction Management; B.S., Civil Engineering (Building Science)/M.S., Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering); B.S., Civil Engineering (Building Science)/M.Eng., Structural Design; B.S., Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering)/M.S., Civil Engineering (Constructing Engineering); B.S. Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering)/Master of Construction Management; B.S. Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering)/M.S. Environmental Engineering; B.S. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)/M.S. Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering); B.S., Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering); M.Eng., Structural Design; and B.S., Environmental Engineering/M.S., Civil Engineering. The accelerated dual degree program offers qualified students the opportunity to simultaneously complete the requirements for the B.S. and M.S. degrees in five years. Students are eligible for the accelerated dual degree program upon completing 96 or more units toward their B.S. with a GPA of 3.2 overall or higher. Qualified students who are interested should see their advisor in their junior year to begin planning for the inclusion of the graduate courses during their senior year. Eligible students will be automatically accepted to the M.S. program without needing to take the GRE. All requirements for both the B.S. and M.S. degrees must be met; however, up to 6 units of course work will be counted toward satisfying the unit requirements of both programs. Application information may be obtained in the Viterbi School of Engineering Office of Admissions and Student Affairs. Students should see their departmental advisors for assistance with course selection. Master of Science in Civil Engineering The Master of Science in Civil Engineering is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. A student may receive the Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a special option by specializing in one of the following courses of study: construction; geotechnical engineering; structural engineering; environmental engineering; and transportation engineering. Students specializing in the transportation option and completing a thesis must include in their program 4 units of CE 594ab. A general Master of Science in Civil Engineering without special designation is also given. Specific course requirements (at least 15 units) for a degree with special designation may be secured by request from the Department of Civil Engineering. A student who wishes to pursue the Master of Science in Civil Engineering without special designation and who has an interest in public works may take a selected sequence of 12 units in the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development. For further information, see the Public Administration Professional Sequence section in the School of Policy, Planning, and Development. Master of Science in Applied Mechanics Students possessing a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, or physics may work toward the Master of Science in Applied Mechanics. A student may be required to satisfy certain deficiencies considered prerequisite to the listed courses. The Master of Science in Applied Mechanics is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements for the Master of Science in Civil Engineering, except as modified by the following specific requirements. Students must include in their course work: (1) AME 530ab, CE 507, CE 508, CE 525ab, and CE 541b; (2) at least six units of electives from the following: CE 541a, CE 542, CE 543; (3) other electives may be substituted on approval of department chair; (4) there is no thesis option. Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Students with a bachelor's degree in engineering or science may work toward the Master of Science in Environmental Engineering. Students with degrees in fields other than engineering or science may be admitted on the recommendation of a program advisor and program director. Selection of courses will be determined through consultation with a program advisor to provide a maximum of training in the student's area of interest in environmental problems. Master of Engineering in Environmental Quality Management Environmental engineers with purely scientific and technological backgrounds are often excluded from certain high-level professional managerial positions in the manufacturing industry, public utilities or governmental agencies, although they are generally preferred for engineering, scientific and research positions. Their exclusion from these positions is often attributed to inadequate preparation in areas deemed important in recent years, including the following: project management, regulatory compliance, strategic and financial planning, decision making and human relations. Thus, effective and efficient management of modern environmental engineering projects requires broad technical knowledge and diverse skills in the above aspects. The Master of Engineering degree program in Environmental Quality Management intends to bridge the gap between the essentials of hard-core engineering and project management. The program is intended to provide the student with cutting edge instruction in the art and science of environmental management. It is also directed at teaching and training students how to integrate environmental considerations in the early planning of projects to improve environmental compatibility, reduce risks and incur financial savings in businesses and industries. Required core courses units ENE 495 Seminars in Environmental Engineering 1 ENE 510 Water Quality Management and Practice 3 ENE 518 Environmental Systems Engineering and Management 3 ENE 535 Applied Air Quality Management 3 MPW 950 Technical Writing 3 13 engineering elective option (technical elective courses; choose one) units CE 504 Solid Waste Management 3 CSCI 576 Multimedia Systems Design 3 ENE 502 Environmental and Regulatory Compliance 3 ENE 505 Energy and Environment 3 ENE 506 Ecology for Environmental Engineers 3 ENE 516 Hazardous Waste Management 3 ENE 526 Environmental Pollutants: Monitoring and Risk Assessment 3 Business communication/Management and Organization Elective (choose one) units BUCO 445 Oral Communication in Business 4 BUCO 485 Business Communication Management 4 MOR 469 Negotiation and Persuasion 4 business administration and entrepreneurship/management and organization elective (choose one) units BAEP 451 The Management of New Enterprises 4 MOR 462 Management Consulting 4 Project Course units ENE 590 Directed Research 6 The approved project work will be a research activity designed for about 3-4 months during the summer period, performed by the student under the direction and supervision of a full-time faculty member. The work will involve the participation of leading professionals from the private industry and/or governmental agencies with whom the faculty member might maintain a professional relationship. The project will address an area of importance and primary interest to the industrial entity in question. It is believed that this type of partnership will be mutually beneficial to the graduating student, private industry and university faculty in generating a friendly and long-term professional relationship among them. Master of Construction Management Students possessing a bachelor's degree and with sufficient training in capital management and statistics may pursue the Master of Construction Management. This is an interdisciplinary degree program offered jointly by the Department of Civil Engineering and the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development. A single application is made to the Department of Civil Engineering. The purpose of the Master of Construction Management program is to educate and train multidisciplinary professionals to understand and execute the broad array of technical and non-technical activities associated with construction management. The program provides special attention to the function of the constructor in real estate development. The core of the program is drawn from the MSCE program in construction engineering and management, and from the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development's Master of Real Estate Development program. Applicants to the program are expected to have completed undergraduate course work in engineering economy or business finance. Core Curriculum Units ARCH 511L Seminar: Building Systems 4 CE 501 Functions of the Constructor 3 CE 502 Construction Accounting and Finance, or GSBA 510 Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting 3 CE 556ab Project Cost Estimating, Control, Planning and Scheduling 3-3 RED 509 Market Analysis for Real Estate, or RED 598 Real Estate Project Development 4 RED 542 Finance of Real Estate 3 Additional advisor approved technical and advanced electives 10 Total minimum units 33 The minimum requirement for the Master of Construction Management degree is 33 units. At least three elective courses totaling at least 9 units are required for this degree. These may be taken from the Department of Civil Engineering, other engineering departments, the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development, the USC School of Architecture, the USC Davis School of Gerontology, the USC Gould School of Law or the USC Marshall School of Business subject to advisor approval. Admission to some classes requires advanced prerequisites and is subject to availability and approval of the instructor. General Requirements Residence and Course Load The normal time required for earning the Master of Construction Management is three semesters, including one summer semester beginning in July and continuing through the spring semester ending in May. Students are expected to participate in extracurricular activities associated with the Master of Construction Management program, including the speaker series and field trips. A candidate must complete the last four semester units of course work at USC. Students who wish a leave of absence for a semester or longer must request it from the chairman of the Civil Engineering Department in writing. Such leaves may be granted for up to one year. For further information see the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development section. Master of Engineering in Computer-Aided Engineering The Master of Engineering program educates and trains multidisciplinary professionals in the use of computational techniques in the planning, design and management of engineering projects. The emphasized computer-aided engineering subjects are modeling, simulation, visualization, optimization, artificial intelligence and advanced design, documentation, manufacturing and information management. The program provides the graduate with advanced education in a particular engineering subject area, associated with aerospace, civil or mechanical engineering. This advanced engineering education is coupled with an intensive concentration in computational procedures appropriate for that subject area. The program also includes substantial project work to provide a background in the application of CAE techniques in real world situations. For further information see the listing under Computer-Aided Engineering. Master of Engineering in Structural Design The Master of Engineering program emphasizes the design of engineered structural systems. The design of new structures and the upgrading of existing structures, for adverse loading conditions, requires additional studies which extend beyond the basic concepts stressed in an undergraduate program. Modern computational methods will be used to evaluate the functional demands on the designed system, and a comprehensive design project will be used to integrate the concepts presented during the course of study. The program is focused on the needs of students who are planning to enter professional practice and not continue for a more advanced degree and on the needs of practicing engineers who have been out of school for several years and who want to upgrade their engineering skills. The course of study requires the successful completion of 30 semester units. It is designed to be completed in one year of study, including the design project which must be taken during the first, seven-week summer session. required courses (18 units) units CE 458 Theory of Structures II, or CE 488 Computer Applications in Structural Analysis and Design 3 CE 459 Introduction to Structural Dynamics 3 CE 537 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3 CE 538 Prestressed Concrete 3 CE 539 Advanced Steel Structures 3 CE 549 Building Design Project 3 elective courses (4 courses, 12 units) units CE 480 Structural Systems Design 3 CE 482 Foundation Design 3 CE 501 Function of the Constructor 3 CE 525b Engineering Analysis 3 CE 528 Seismic Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Bridges 3 CE 536 Structural Design for Dynamic Loads 3 CE 540 Limit Analysis of Structures 3 Engineer in Civil Engineering Requirements for the Engineer in Civil Engineering are the same as set forth in the general requirements. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Environmental Engineering) The Doctor of Philosophy with a major in civil engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy with a major in engineering (environmental engineering) are also offered. See general requirements for graduate degrees. Areas of specialization for Doctor of Philosophy level students are: structural engineering, structural mechanics, earthquake engineering, coastal engineering, water resources engineering, soil mechanics and foundation engineering, hydrology, hydrodynamics and transportation. Certificate in Computer-Aided Engineering The Certificate in Computer-Aided Engineering is a limited version of the Master of Engineering in Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) program. It is designed to focus on providing an understanding of the overall field of computer-aided engineering. It includes a course covering the necessary computer science skills and a course introducing basic simulation techniques used in computer-aided engineering. In addition, the certificate provides knowledge in the use of CAE tools in a project environment. See the listing under Computer-Aided Engineering. Graduate Certificate in Transportation Systems The graduate certificate in Transportation Systems is an interdisciplinary program administered by the Department of Civil Engineering. The certificate program allows students to specialize in transportation applications, while simultaneously receiving a degree in their home department. The certificate in Transportation Systems combines elements of transportation engineering with transportation policy, planning and project management. The program is especially appropriate for students intending to pursue careers as developers of transportation technologies, or as implementors of technologies within government agencies. Students electing the certificate program apply to the Department of Civil Engineering. Course prerequisites for the program are: (1) one course in statistics or uncertainty, equivalent to ISE 225, PPD 404x or CE 408; (2) one course in engineering economy, equivalent to ISE 460; (3) one course in microeconomics, equivalent to ECON 203; and (4) one course in a high level programming language, such as C or Fortran. These prerequisites may be satisfied after enrollment in the certificate program by taking the indicated courses or their equivalent. Graduate students cannot receive credit for courses numbered below 400. Detailed admissions requirements are published by the Department of Civil Engineering. Qualified students holding a bachelor's degree also have the option of enrolling in the certificate program without receiving a separate graduate degree. The curriculum consists of five graduate courses for a total of 17 units. certificate Requirements Units CE 519 Transportation Engineering 3 CE 585 Traffic Engineering and Control 3 ISE 515 Institutional and Policy Issues in Transportation 3 PPD 633 Urban Transportation Planning and Management 4 PPD 634 Institutional and Policy Issues in Transportation 4 Send feedback to univpub@usc.edu Produced by the Division of Student Affairs, Office of University Publications