CIVIL ENGINEERING

Principles of Environmental Engineering

Course Number: Civil Engineering (C E) 326, section XE

Credit: 3 undergraduate or non-major graduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate, $1041 graduate, plus $540 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Classes: streamed live MWF - 10AM - 10:40AM, Wednesday - 2:10 - 4PM

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Introduction to environmental problems, water quality indicators and requirements, potable water quality and quantity objectives, water sources and treatment methods; water pollution control objectives and treatment methods; survey of solid and hazardous waste management and air pollution control. Prerequisites: Chem 167 or Chem 178 (General Chemistry); Math 166 (Calculus II), Credit or enrollment in EM 378

Computer Requirements: http://www.ede.iastate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=115&Itemid=117

Instructor: Tim Ellis

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Construction Management Functions and Processes

Course Number: Civil Engineering (CE) 503, XE

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $540 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Classes: TBA

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Analysis of critical construction management skills. Analysis of organizational systems related to construction management. Case studies. Analysis of theories of motivation, planning, leadership, organizational change, etc., as they relate to field construction operations.

Prerequisites: ConE 421 Construction Estimating

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirement

Note: May be applied toward Masters of Construction Engineering + Management

Instructor: Kelly Strong and Jennifer Shane

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Design of Construction Systems

Course Number: Civil Engineering (CE) 505, XE

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $540 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Advanced design of concrete formwork and falsework systems. Design for excavation and marine construction including temporary retaining structures and cofferdams. Aggregate production operations, including blasting, crushing, and conveying systems. Rigging system design.

Prerequisites: C E 334, C E 360, Con E 322 and Con E 340

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Instructor: Chuck Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

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Water Pollution Control Processes

Course Number: Civil Engineering CE/EnSci 522,XE

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $540 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Fundamentals of biochemical processes, aerobic growth in a single CSTR, multiple events in complex systems, and techniques for evaluating kinetic parameters; unit processes of activated sludge system, attached growth systems, stabilization and aerated lagoon systems, biosolids digestion and disposal, nutrient removal, and anaerobic treatment systems.

Prerequisites: CE 521

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirement

Instructor: ShihWu Sung

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Physical-Chemical Treatment Process

Course Number: Civil Engineering CE/EnSci 523,XE

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $540 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Fundamentals of biochemical processes, aerobic growth in a single CSTR, multiple events in complex systems, and techniques for evaluating kinetic parameters; unit processes of activated sludge system, attached growth systems, stabilization and aerated lagoon systems, biosolids digestion and disposal, nutrient removal, and anaerobic treatment systems.

Prerequisites: CE 520

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirement

Instructor: Hans Van Leeuwen

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Environmental Flows

Course Number: Civil Engineering CE/EnSci 576,XE

Credit: 3 graduate credits

Tuition: $1041 graduate plus $540 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Students will learn to develop approximate models of flows in natural systems. The course will focus on the transport of mass, momentum, and contaminants in laminar and turbulent flows of interest in environmental engineering and water resources.

Prerequisites: EM 378

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirement

Instructor: Chris Rehmann

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Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Planning and Scheduling for Highway Construction

Course Number: Civil Engineering (CE) 594A, XE

Credit: 1 graduate credits

Tuition: $347 graduate credits plus $180 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Learn about preliminary planning. Practice highway construction scheduling techniques. Learn how contractors prepare schedules. Review case studies of recent actual construction projects. Engineering Topics Elective for Undergraduate Students

Prerequisites: Con E 322 and Con E 340, or permission of the instructor. Online registration restricted to off-campus students, all others contact EDE at 515-294-7470 for permission to register.

Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

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Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Cost Estimating Course

Course Number: Civil Engineering (CE) 594C, XE

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $347 graduate plus $180 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Learn how to estimate labor, material and equipment costs. Learn how contractors mark up costs to arrive at final bid prices. Practice using unit price estimating computer programs. Submit bids at simulated bid lettings. Engineering topics elective for undergraduate construction engineering students.

Prerequisites: Con E 322 (Construction Equipment and Heavy Construction Methods), and Con E 340 (Concrete and Steel Construction) or permission of the instructor, Charles Jahren, (515) 294-3829, cjahren@iastate.edu. Online registration restricted to off-campus students, all others contact EDE at 515-294-7470 for permission to register. Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

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Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management: Project Controls Course

Course Number: Civil Engineering (CE) 594E, XE

Credit: 1 graduate credit

Tuition: $347 graduate plus $180 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Machine control: GPS, laser. GPS theory: accuracy, differential correction systems. Contractor's perspective: Implementation, time savings. Designer's perspective: designing for machine control.

Prerequisites: Con E 322, Con E 340 or C E 304,

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirement

Instructor: Charles Jahren

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Computer Applications for Project Controls

Course Number: Civil Engineering (CE) 594F, XE

Credit: 2 graduate credits

Tuition: $694 graduate plus $180 delivery fee

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Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Classes: Thursday 5:10 - 8:00 p.m.

Enrollment Deadline: January 4, 2008

   Special Topics in Construction Engineering and Management. Trimble Sitevision: Measure site features, Stake our points, Verify ground levels Trimbe Terramodel: Import survey data, Generate contours, Calculate volumes

Prerequisites: Permission from Instructor, CON E 322, CON E 340 OR C E 304 Online registration restricted to off-campus students, all others contact EDE at 515-294-7470 for permission to register. (YR7) or (YR8)

Computer Requirements: College of Engineering Requirement

Instructor: Charles Jahren

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

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