25 courses with the subject CEEN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CEEN 298Professional Development 11
This course uses lectures and interactive activities to introduce students to various facets of the Civil and Environmental Engineering profession. Topics include career readiness, technical and soft skills, engineering business practices, preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, ethics, leadership and teamwork, industry awareness, professional organizations, and life-long learning. One credit. Typically offered in the Spring semester.
Fluid properties; fluid statics; calculation of static forces on submerged objects; fluid flow; flow balances; derivation and application of the Bernoulli equation; analysis of pressure pipe systems; force of fluid; head loss; pipe friction losses; minor friction losses; open channel flow; rivers; road drainage; partially full pipes; fluid measurement. Three lectures. Fall. Must earn no grade lower than a C. Prerequisite: ENGS 206. Corequisite: CEEN 304.
Hydrology; river hydraulics; peak discharge estimation; detention basin design; water distribution systems; storm sewer design; sanitary sewer design. Four design projects: river flood and bridge analysis using HECRAS; storm sewer design for a subdivision using SWMM; water system design for a town using EPANET; sanitary sewer design for a subdivision using SWMM. Three credits. Two lectures, one two-hour project period. Spring. Must earn no grade lower than a C. Prerequisite: CEEN 303.
CEEN 308Reliability Analysis in Civil and Environmental Engineering3
Statistics, data analysis and inferential statistics, distributions, confidence intervals. Application of statistics and probability theory in civil engineering disciplines; structures, water resources, transportation, environmental, and geotechnical. Three lectures.Fall. Prerequisite: MATH 286 (or MATH 203), ENGS 230 with a minimum of C grade. Prerequisites: ENGS 230, MATH 286.
A course exploring a particular topic within United States Government. Specific topics vary and are announced by the Dept. This course is cross-referenced with GOVT325, Special Topics: U.S. Govt.
The general theory and the various applications of unit operations in both potable water and wastewater treatment including discussion of related water and wastewater quality standards and regulations. Unit processes include coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, and activated sludge. Laboratory sessions will introduce students to standard water and wastewater treatment practices that are currently used in industry. Prerequisite: CHEM 102, ENGS 204. Prerequisite or corequisite: CEEN 303 or CHML 208 or MECH 318.
An examination of water resource issues at local, regional and global scales. Special emphasis will be placed on the effects of climate change on water resources, restoration of aquatic ecosystems, and methods of low-impact development and green infrastructure. The course will include an examination of water resources policy and regulation, sustainability principles and concepts, water issues in the developing world, water supply protection, approaches to flood damage control, watershed management and water quality. Control and emerging water resource issues in the New York City and the Tri-state areas will be used as case studies.
CEEN 402Introduction to Geoenvironmental Engineering3
Application of geotechnical engineering in the design and analyses of environmental systems. Waste Disposal, waste containment systems, waste stabilization. Engineering design of solid and hazardous waste landfills. Groundwater monitoring at landfill sites. Use of geosynthetics in containment system design. Slurry walls and other containment systems. Three lectures. Spring. Cross-listed with CIVG 501.
This course deals with the planning and control of construction projects.This course will cover topics on time schedules for materials, labor, equipment, expediting material delivery and bar charts. Emphasis on the theory behind the scheduling techniques used in the construction industry such as Critical Path Methods (CPM),precedence diagrams and Program Evaluation Review Techniques (PERT). Three credit Cross-listed with COMG 605.
In this course, students will gain familiarity with the various systems required within buildings. Students will gain knowledge of various code issues as they relate to buildings and building construction. Systems covered will include, Mechanical & HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing/Sanitary, Fire Production, and Life Safety. The course will also address the interaction between building systems as they relate to the Architectural and Structural components of buildings. The course will also address the evolution of building systems, and what to expect in the coming years. At the completion of this course, students will be able to identify as well as understand the purpose of the major components of building systems and understand how they relate to the overall building. Cross-listed with COMG 606.
CEEN 411Environmental Impact Assessment for Construction Projects3
To provide the student with an introductory overview of the environmental law system including the legal & regulatory process. To acquaint the student with the major Federal (e.g. NEPA), state (e.g. SEQRA), & local (e.g. CEQR, ULURP, zoning) environmental impact legislation and procedures affecting the practice of engineering. To provide the student with the tools necessary to find, understand, use and comply with relevant laws, regulations, codes, forms, premitting, etc. To familiarize the student with real world practice applications of environmental laws and regulations to major construction projects. To enhance understanding of the interaction of the environmental law system with engineering through case studies. Cross-listed with COMG 611.
Fundamental concepts of contract law. Types and selection of contracts, e.g. construction. Procedures for advertising, awarding and administering contracts. Specifications and their cost impacts. Liability of engineers. Engineering professional services. Cross-listed with COMG 614.
The course will start with a discussion of Project controls systems involved in Design and Construction of Projects. It will then move into an introduction and examination of two specific Control Systems. First CPM Scheduling including Cost/Resource loading. The student will become intimately familiar with the industry's leading methodology of scheduling for design and construction. The student can expect to become conversant with the terminology, calculations and computer reporting utilized in CPM Scheduling. Finally the course will examine Cost Engineering aspects for Design and Construction Industry. The student can expect to become conversant in Labor Budgeting and Variance Analysis for a Design/construction firm's effort and the Cost Engineering aspects for Construction of a project. Cross-listed with COMG 615.
A key parameter for all types of construction emerges from the answer to the fundamental question: "How much is the work expected to cost?" This course examines the process used by the construction industry to arrive at an answer and how the result fits into the overall construction process. Key concepts covered include quantity and quality takeoffs, assigning costs, and finalizing estimates and proposals. Implementation of classic estimating approaches via spreadsheet models will be stressed using examples of particular interest to Civil, Environmental, and construction Management students. Cross-listed with COMG 616.
CEEN 418Safety and Environmental Issues in Construction for Engineers3
This course presents an overview of safety and environmental issues related to construction. Included is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training course that is a comprehensive orientation to the federal safety and health standards as well as an introduction of specific safety and environmental construction related issues.To receive the OSHA Certification, the student cannot miss more than one class period during the semester. Cross-listed with COMG 618.
This course will address the fundamentals of completion of a Construction Project. It will provide guidance on the setting up of a project, developing a project plan, putting together a team from the various groups, such as legal, environmental, real estate, public affairs, all associated engineering disciplines, estimating, scheduling, construction management, procurement, quality assurance, safety, financing, operations and associated stake holders. The course will describe how budgets and schedules are established and used to drive the project. The course will also cover what should be included in a project plan and in monthly reports. At the completion of the course, the students will have an understanding of the various aspects of Project Management and how the Project Manager is able to bring them together so they function as one, much as a conductor does with an orchestra. Cross-listed with COMG 620.
CEEN 422Construction Accounting and Finance for Development3
This course gives an overview of the uses of accounting and financial analysis in decision making in a construction and development environment. The course will help construction professionals – both those who are working in the construction industry and those seeking degrees in construction management – learn how the principles of accounting and financial management can be adapted to and used in the management of construction companies and project management. Students will review accounting concepts, rules, regulations and report requirements as they apply to construction and development and discuss the financial tools needed to understand the financial statements and financial positions of development and construction projects. This course requires minimal proficiency in the use of the Hewlett-Packard HP 12C calculator and EXCEL or their equivalents. Cross-listed with COMG 622.
This course covers principles of self-management and leadership. Its focus is on knowledge and skills needed for an engineer to successfully manage and lead oneself, then a project team, and finally, an organization. By better knowing and understanding oneself, defining what one wants to do, effectively communicating it to others, and behaving in an ethical manner, students and civil engineers will have a working knowledge of how to be an authentic manager and leader. Students are required to research, investigate and present case studies on leadership and ethical practices in civil engineering. Cross-listed with COMG 624.
Foundational information as to quantitative and qualitative metrics to the three pillars of sustainability (environment, economy, and society), specific applications of sustainability in the primary areas of civil engineering (environmental, geotechnical, structural, transportation, and construction management fields). Senior standing. Three credits, Fall.
CEEN 430AI & Data Analytics for Infrastructure Systems3
The course will cover various analytics techniques for optimal planning and operation of civil infrastructure systems, with emphasis on water infrastructure. Applications extend to other civil domains such as construction management. Applied techniques include advanced regression, machine learning, nonlinear programming, meta-heuristic algorithms, and multi-criteria decision-making for infrastructure management. Cross-listed with CIVG 530, ENVG 530.
CEEN 432Building Information Modeling in Construction3
The course will introduce the students to the applications of BIM in construction. In this course the student will learn the following. 1. How technology is used in construction, specifically for coordination, logistical, estimating and cost purposes (3D, 4D and 5D). 2. BIM and VDC Processes and Workflows during the construction phase. 3. Past, new and upcoming standards used to coordinate buildings and how technology keeps shaping the way we collaborate. 4. Tools and Applications used in construction that support BIM and VDC (Virtual Design and Construction). Cross-listed with COMG 632. (Proficiency in AutoCAD required).
Construction cost estimates are an essential ingredient for managing a project beginning with feasibility through construction. Students will be engaged in a hands-on process to learn about the development and use of credible cost estimates in a myriad of settings including property acquisition and feasibility, design management, construction procurement, budgeting and cash flow by guiding students through the process of a cost estimate of a major development in New York City.
This is an introductory course in coastal engineering. It blends environmental and civil engineering topics and has a strong focus on design. Topics covered include: Tides, Waves, Storm Surge, Shore Protection, Breakwaters, Harbors, Beach Protection, Sediment Transport, Beach Restoration, Floodwalls, Levees. Cross-listed with CIVG 546.
The application of thermodynamics, mass balances and engineering principles to energy production, thermal pollution, air quality, climate change, resource recovery and sustainability. Specific topics include energy consumption; thermodynamics of energy production and energy recovery, air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions, the Clean Air Act and air quality standards, atmospheric transport of pollutants, the global energy balance, CO2 emissions and climate change, alternative energy supplies, energy conservation and resource recovery. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisite: CHEM 102, ENGS 204 with a minimum of C grade. Three credits, Fall.
