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Civil Engineering (CE)
- https://cee.usc.edu
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in KAP-214; Phone: (213) 740-0587.
- D class assignments for on-campus students are available online at myviterbi.usc.edu Prerequisite waivers for on-campus students are available online at myviterbi.usc.edu Directed research requests are available online at myviterbi.usc.edu Instructions for directed research may be found online at: cee.usc.edu/students/d-clearance-and-directed-research.htm To be enrolled in an off-campus course, you MUST also be enrolled in the Distance Education Network (DEN). For more information, call (213) 740-4488 or go to den.usc.edu. DEN courses are indicated by a location of DEN@Viterbi
Introduction to the civil engineering discipline, subdisciplines, technology and problem solving; technical report writing; contemporary civil engineering topics; engineering ethics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29600R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-9:50am | Mon, Wed | 32 of 35 | Amy Rechenmacher | KAP158 |  |
Basic concepts of environmental engineering including topics of water, land, energy, air, climate, resource management, human society and professional development.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29604R | 001 | Lecture | 9:30-10:20am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 30 | Amy Childress, Adam Smith, Kandis Leslie Abdul-Aziz, Jiachen Zhang, Felipe De Barros,Adam Simpson | DMC258 | |
Data exploration and visualization, fundamentals of probability distributions and statistical inference (including notions of confidence interval, maximum likelihood, regression).
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29605R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Wednesday | 46 of 49 | Audrey Olivier | SGM601 | |
Statics, kinematics and kinetics of systems of particles and rigid bodies; equivalent force systems; distributed forces and applications; moments of inertia, momentum, energy; vibrations; Eulers equations.
- Prerequisite: PHYS 151
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29609R | 001 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 43 of 48 | Amy Rechenmacher | RTH105 | | |
| 29613R | 001 | Discussion | 2:00-2:50pm | Friday | 43 of 48 | KAP156 | |
Basic material science, atomic bonding, crystalline structures, structural and mechanical behavior and characterization of metals, concrete, wood, composites and asphalt.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (CE 225 or AME 204) and 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A) and PHYS 152
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29636R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 32 of 36 | Bora Gencturk | KAP145 |  | |
| 29638R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 9 of 9 | KAPB28 | | ||
| 29640R | 001 | Lab | 9:00-11:50am | Friday | 7 of 9 | KAPB28 | | ||
| 29641R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Monday | 9 of 9 | KAPB28 | | ||
| 29642R | 001 | Lab | 11:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 7 of 9 | KAPB28 | |
Deformations and deflections of elastic systems; statically indeterminate beams, arches, and frames; secondary stresses; computer analysis of simple structural systems.
- Prerequisite: CE 225
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29644R | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-10:50am | Tue, Thu | 35 of 36 | Mihailo Trifunac | SLH102 | | |
| 29648R | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Tue, Thu | 35 of 36 | GFS116 | | ||
| 29646R | 001 | Lab | 2:00-3:20pm | Wednesday | 35 of 36 | SAL126 | |
Sustainability practices in building and maintaining transportation infrastructure; interrelations between innovation, policies and regulations for improving mobility services while reducing the environmental impact.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29625R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 12 of 20 | Eric Shen | RTH115 | PDF (334870 KB) | |
| 29626D | 014 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Friday | 0 of 10 | Eric Shen | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (334870 KB) | |
Fundamentals of wave motion and coastal wave transformation. Statistical analysis of oceanographic conditions. Basics of coastal infrastructure design and coastal planning.
- Prerequisite: CE 309
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29620R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 30 | Costas Synolakis | VHE210 | |
Water quality criteria and fundamentals of acceptability; processes employed in treatment of water and wastewater; water reclamation and reuse; sustainability in water and wastewater systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29670R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 20 | Adam Simpson | ZHS360 | | |
| 29671R | 001 | Discussion | 1:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 11 of 20 | GFS210 | |
Structural design processes for wood, steel, concrete, and masonry structural beams, columns, and connections; determination of structural loads; framing systems; and applications of structural mechanics to the design process.
- Prerequisite: CE 225
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29673R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tue, Thu | 31 of 40 | Maria Mohammed | GFS207 | |
Response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems to dynamic excitation; structural modeling and approximate solutions; introduction to earthquake resistant design.
- Prerequisite: CE 458
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29674R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 6 of 20 | Mihailo Trifunac | THH207 | |
Introduction to the construction processes; estimating and bidding, construction administration, planning and scheduling, equipment and methods, labor relations, cost control systems, safety and ethics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29677R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-3:20pm | Monday | 25 of 36 | Henry Koffman | DMC203 | |
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED); green building strategies; carbon footprinting; calculating the embodied energy of building materials; cyclical processes in design and construction.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29607R | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:40pm | Tuesday | 20 of 60 | Henry Koffman | OHE100C | | |
| 29612D | 014 | Lecture | 12:00-1:40pm | Tuesday | 1 of 15 | Henry Koffman | DEN@Viterbi | |
Building Information Modeling, current BIM technologies; coordination of design and construction; information management throughout building lifecycle; project visualization and simulation for integrated practice.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Junior, Master Student, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29615D | 001 | Lecture | 10:30-1:50pm | Monday | 12 of 27 | Burcin Becerik | RTH115 | PDF (380027 KB) | |
| 29618D | 014 | Lecture | 10:30-1:50pm | Monday | 6 of 10 | Burcin Becerik | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (380027 KB) | |
Planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities for air, water, rail and highway transit systems.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29699R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Mon, Wed | 18 of 35 | Ketan Savla | DMC261 | PDF (406044 KB) | |
Site exploration and characterization; analysis and design of structural foundations, including spread footings, mats, piles and drilled shafts; retaining wall and braced excavation design.
- Prerequisite: CE 467
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29709R | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 19 of 35 | Chukwuebuka Nweke | DMC201 | |
Engineering design of unit operations and processes for water and wastewater treatment: coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection; primary, secondary, tertiary, advanced treatment; sludge treatment and processing.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29712R | 001 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 23 | Wonho Song | KAP159 | PDF (227169 KB) | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29715D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 30 | Amy Rechenmacher | OFFICE | |
Systems, processes, and constraints governing the initiation, direction, engineering, and delivery of major construction projects. Professional construction management, responsibilities, and practice.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29719R | 048 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 31 of 41 | Sandra Ichiho | KAP156 | |
Fundamental accounting principles, financial analysis and financial control, strategic management and a review of alternative project delivery methods.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29724R | 048 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 23 of 35 | Ed Reynolds | RTH115 | PDF (368345 KB) | |
| 29725D | 034 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 10 of 20 | Ed Reynolds | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (368345 KB) | |
Fundamental theory of linear elasticity applicable to multiple branches of solid mechanics.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29732R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-6:50pm | Monday | 15 of 40 | Vincent Lee | RTH105 | PDF (292779 KB) | |
| 29733D | 034 | Lecture | 3:30-6:50pm | Monday | 4 of 17 | Vincent Lee | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (292779 KB) | |
Economic and systems level aspects of transportation; traveler decision models; network performance; congestion pricing; resource allocation; revenue forecasting and project evaluation.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29801R | 048 | Lecture | 11:00-12:40pm | Mon, Wed | 5 of 20 | Ketan Savla | MRF206 | PDF (293482 KB) | |
Concepts and applications of physicochemical processes in engineered systems, including coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption and membrane processes.
- Prerequisite: CE 453
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29736R | 048 | Lecture | 11:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 30 | Amy Childress | DMC260 | |
Climate change; climate science fundamentals; Earth's energy balance and atmosphere; greenhouse gas dynamics; fundamentals of airborne particles; climate-aerosol interactions; particle-radiation and particle-cloud interactions.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student, Senior
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ENE department but may qualify for major credit in CE. To register, enroll in ENE 527.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31420R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-6:20pm | Thursday | 28 of 30 | Jiachen Zhang | OHE120 | Word (110358 KB) | |
| 31422D | 034 | Lecture | 4:00-6:20pm | Thursday | 2 of 10 | Jiachen Zhang | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 31421R | 048 | Discussion | 6:30-7:20pm | Thursday | 28 of 30 | Jiachen Zhang | OHE120 | | |
| 31424D | 034 | Discussion | 6:30-7:20pm | Thursday | 2 of 10 | Jiachen Zhang | DEN@Viterbi | |
Basic concepts; variational methods; isoparametric formulation; plane stress; plane strain; axisymmetric structures; plates and shells; structural dynamics; stability and buckling; computer applications; nonlinear analysis.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29743R | 048 | Lecture | 6:40-10:00pm | Wednesday | 11 of 30 | Abdel-Salam Niazy | RTH105 | PDF (380907 KB) | |
| 29744R | 034 | Lecture | 6:40-10:00pm | Wednesday | 1 of 10 | Abdel-Salam Niazy | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29746R | 048 | Lab | TBA | Wednesday | 11 of 30 | Abdel-Salam Niazy | OFFICE | | |
| 29747D | 034 | Lab | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Abdel-Salam Niazy | DEN@Viterbi | |
Introduction to uncertainty quantification; fundamentals of probability theory, forward propagation of uncertainties, probabilistic inference from data; civil and environmental engineering applications.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29800R | 048 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 15 of 30 | Audrey Olivier | RTH105 | | |
| 29860D | 034 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 7 of 10 | Audrey Olivier | DEN@Viterbi | |
Earthquake source mechanisms; wave propagation, scattering, diffraction and amplification; scaling of strong ground motion for seismic hazard analysis for earthquake resistant design.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29767R | 048 | Lecture | 3:30-5:10pm | Thursday | 7 of 20 | Mihailo Trifunac | GFS108 | |
Structural steel and its properties, the design of typical steel buildings and design and performance of steel buildings for earthquake loads.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29768R | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 13 of 25 | Sifat Muin | OHE136 | PDF (293684 KB) | |
| 29769D | 034 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 10 | Sifat Muin | DEN@Viterbi | PDF (293684 KB) | |
Stability analysis of columns, frames, plates, circular rings and shells; Energy-based method; Dynamic analysis of structural stability; Elastic fracture mechanics; Small-strain plasticity.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29766R | 048 | Lecture | 2:00-5:20pm | Wednesday | 10 of 20 | Qiming Wang | KAP138 | PDF (426794 KB) | |
Quantitative prediction of chemical speciation in aquatic systems, including acid-base chemistry, precipitation/dissolution, complexation, oxidation/reduction and phase partitioning of organics. Applications to water treatment.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the ENE department but may qualify for major credit in CE. To register, enroll in ENE 562.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31415R | 048 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 13 of 30 | Adam Simpson | KAP165 | |
The steps and processes for the planning and pre-construction phases of a project using tools and technologies for budgeting, scheduling and planning.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29828D | 034 | Lecture | 5:00-8:20pm | Thursday | 6 of 10 | Jonathan Holzer | DEN@Viterbi | | |
| 29829R | 048 | Lecture | 5:00-8:20pm | Thursday | 26 of 35 | Jonathan Holzer | RTH115 | |
Project controls principles including costs and schedules, cost engineering concepts, schedule development, status evaluation, progress monitoring and responses to variances and changes.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29837D | 048 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Thursday | Canceled | Devang Dedhia | |
Data-centric engineering paradigms, modeling and simulation technologies; applications for Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) projects or challenges.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29840R | 048 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 24 of 35 | David Gerber | OHE122 | | |
| 29850D | 034 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Wednesday | 12 of 12 | David Gerber | DEN@Viterbi | |
Job site logistics, field management, means and methods as they pertain to the builder, with an emphasis on constructability, productivity and schedule impacts for building construction.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29841R | 048 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 17 of 30 | Daniel Mcauliffe | RTH115 | | |
| 29842D | 034 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Tuesday | 10 of 10 | Daniel Mcauliffe | DEN@Viterbi | |
Federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements affecting California transportation systems, including transportation planning and funding law; and government contracting, environmental and civil rights requirements.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29813R | 048 | Lecture | 6:30-8:10pm | Monday | 8 of 25 | Patrick Harder | GFS105 | Word (69301 KB) | |
Fundamentals of intelligent transportation systems, including automated vehicle technology and applications, communication systems, advanced transportation management systems, policy issues, transportation network services and smart cities.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29816R | 048 | Lecture | 9:00-12:20pm | Tuesday | 7 of 20 | Roxana Javid | KAP267 | PDF (1165592 MB) | |
Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29815D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 20 | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded Cr/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29809D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | OFFICE | |
Course content will be selected each semester to reflect current trends and developments in the field of civil engineering.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seismic Design of Structures | ||||||||||
| 29825D | 048 | 4.0 | Lecture | 5:00-8:20pm | Tuesday | Canceled | Farzad Naeim | PDF (306479 KB) | | |
| Construction-Scale 3D Printing Fundamentals | ||||||||||
| 29826R | 048 | 4.0 | Lecture | 6:30-9:50pm | Thursday | 4 of 15 | Berok Khoshnevis | GFS201 | PDF (473397 KB) | |
Analysis of policies relating to transportation alternatives; institutional environment and background; federal, state, regional, and local agency responsibilities and interactions.
- Crosslist: This course is offered by the PPD department but may qualify for major credit in CE. To register, enroll in PPD 634.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51239R | 001 | Lecture | 6:00-9:20pm | Monday | 23 of 37 | Hasan Ikhrata | VPD116 | Word (295376 KB) | |
Behavior of manmade and natural materials at different scales; experimental methods to characterize behavior; governing equations, interscale coupling, information exchange; probabilistic representations; error analysis. Prerequisite: AME 525 or AME 526 or CE 525 or CE 526.
- Prerequisite: 1 from (AME 525 or AME 526 or CE 525 or CE 526)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student, Professional Year 1
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29808D | 048 | Lecture | 12:00-2:20pm | Monday | Canceled | Roger Ghanem | |
Research methods in informatics for intelligent built environments; data acquisition, analysis and interpretation for adaptive and responsive built environments and their interactions with end users.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29820D | 048 | Lecture | 1:00-3:30pm | Tuesday | 5 of 12 | Burcin Becerik | OHE542 | PDF (180469 KB) | |
Research leading to the Doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29824D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 9 of 40 | Felipe De Barros | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29830D | 048 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 15 | OFFICE | |