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Course Descriptions

 

Chinese
  

  • CHIN 101B - Advanced Chinese

    4 units
    Readings related to culture, discussion, syntax and composition. May be repeated once for credit.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): 20 units of college Chinese (or equivalent)
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Year course.


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  • CHIN 102 - Chinese Culture

    4 units
    Traditional Chinese culture in light of contemporary values. Ideographs, folk tales, festivals, creeds and customs, myths and superstitions, opera and the arts, women, the art of living.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Taught in English.

    Cross-listed with ASIA 102 . World Languages and Literatures is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHIN 110 - Structure of the Chinese Language

    4 units
    Introduction to study of Chinese dialects and Mandarin grammar from historical viewpoint, with reference to early development and present diversity. Emphasis on the writing system and areal features of the language.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 25B  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHIN 130 - Readings in Chinese Culture

    4 units
    Readings in selected aspects of Chinese culture, e.g., philosophical, social, political, historical. Texts may be chosen from scholarly essays, newspaper articles or creative narrative. May be repeated when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 101B  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHIN 132 - Special Topics in Chinese for Careers

    4 units
    Chinese 132 provides a focus on the use of Chinese for various professions, and examines in depth selected topics in regard to Chinese in the professional world. Course repeatable when content changes.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Prerequisite(s): CHIN 25B  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CHIN 140 - Chinese Culture and Politics Through Literature

    3 units
    Exploration of the interaction between culture, politics and literature as reflected in the contemporary (post-1949) narrative, poetry and drama of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing. Taught in English.

    Cross-listed with ASIA 140 . World Languages and Literatures is responsible for scheduling.


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  • CHIN 192 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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Civil and Environmental Engineering
  

  • CE 8 - Plane Surveying

    3 units
    Theory and practice of engineering measurements. Techniques and instruments used establishing horizontal and vertical control. Topographic methods.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 19  (or eligibility for MATH 30  or MATH 30X ). Allowed Declared Majors: Civil Engineering, and Geology.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 20 - Engineering Graphics, CAD and Programming

    3 units
    Develop visualization skills by using technical sketching, AutoCAD and manual drafting to solve civil engineering graphical problems. Subjects include: isometric sketching, orthographic projection, descriptive geometry, and plan reading. Writing computer programming code and logic flow.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 19  (or eligibility for MATH 30  or MATH 30X ).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 95 - Theory and Application of Statics

    3 units
    Detailed study of bodies in equilibrium to provide background for advanced study of engineering mechanics. Applications to general three-dimensional bodies and structural systems. Topics include free body diagrams, centroids, internal forces, distributed loads, moments of inertia and friction.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 31X  or MATH 31 , and PHYS 50 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 99 - Introductory Statics

    2 units
    Introduction to the study of two-dimensional bodies in equilibrium. Applications to two-dimensional particles and structural systems. Topics include free body diagrams, centroids, and moments of inertia.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 31  and PHYS 50 . Computer Engineering and Software Engineering majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 104 - Introduction to GIS in Civil Engineering

    3 units
    Fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS) for civil engineering applications. Topics include: GIS data types, projections, coordinate transformations, spatial analysis approaches, raster and vector analyses, and map generation.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 8 , CE 20 , MATH 33A , and CE 192 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 112 - Mechanics of Materials

    3 units
    Stress distributions, strain, stresses and deformations in machines and structures subject to axial, bending and torsional loads, including combined loads. Stability of columns.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 95  or CE 99 , MATH 33A . Allowed Declared Majors: Any Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 113 - Mechanics of Materials Laboratory

    1 units
    Experimental stress analysis. Verification of theoretical models through testing. Deflection of beams, inelastic bending and column instability.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 112 . Allowed Declared Majors: Any Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 120 - Construction Materials Laboratory

    1 units
    Properties, testing and design of civil engineering construction materials, including aggregates for concrete and bituminous mixes. Theory and design of bituminous and portland cement-aggregate mixes.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 112 . Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 121 - Transportation Engineering

    3 units
    Principles, theories, practices in transportation engineering design; planning surveys and data analysis; traffic flow characteristics; location and geometric design of systems to include highways, rail, airports, waterways and pipelines. Problems in planning, design and operations.

    Lecture 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 8 , CE 20 , MATH 32  or MATH 32X , PHYS 50 . Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 122 - Traffic Engineering

    3 units
    Design of traffic control systems to include traffic signals and other traffic control devices for safe and efficient vehicular flow; traffic surveys; traffic operations.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 32  or graduate standing. Junior standing. Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 123 - Highway and Street Design

    3 units
    Geometric design of highways and streets. Discussion of design policy. Safety and operational features as well as the evaluation of improvements.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 121  or graduate standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 130 - Civil Engineering Economic Analysis

    2 units
    Marginal theoretic procedures for identifying optimal investment alternatives. Algorithmic approaches to one-dimensional deterministic benefit-cost analysis. Multidimensional and probabilistic decision problems.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 32  or MATH 32X . Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 131 - Introduction to Construction Engineering

    3 units
    Introduction to construction engineering, construction contract types, contracting documents, project delivery methods, owner-engineer-contractor relationships, professional liability, engineering ethics, construction cost estimates, construction planning, basic concepts and techniques of scheduling, creating CPM scheduling, updating and reporting a schedule.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 130 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 134 - Project Management for Construction

    3 units
    Methods of planning and controlling construction including the participants, processes and techniques required to maintain the life cycle of a construction project. Planning construction operations, estimating, analyzing the bid process, jobsite operations and functions, safety, quality and scheduling.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 131  or Graduate standing. Junior Standing in Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 140 - Geotechnical Engineering

    3 units
    Soil as an engineering material; Classification, compaction, consolidation, shear strength, and permeability of soils; Basic design concepts for bearing capacity of shallow foundations, lateral earth pressures and slope stability.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 20 , CE 112 , ME 111 , ENGR 100W . Allowed Declared Majors: Civil Engineering, Geology.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 144 - Groundwater and Filtration

    3 units
    Flow of water through soil; Groundwater and Geologic Processes; Flow nets for soil barriers; Pollutant Flow and Remediation; Seepage; Construction Dewatering.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 140  and CE 150   or graduate standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 145 - Foundation Engineering

    3 units
    Use of field data in Geotechnical design; Design of shallow foundations for bearing capacity and settlement; Design of deep foundations for shear and tip resistance; Analysis of mat foundations. Design of retaining walls.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 140  or graduate standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 150 - Introduction to Hydrology and Hydraulics

    3 units
    Analysis and design of open channels and pipe networks. Introduction to hydraulic structures, machinery, basic hydrology, and computer modeling. Social impacts of Civil Engineering.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 20 , ME 111 , ENGR 100W .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 160 - Structural Analysis

    3 units
    Analysis of statically determinate beams, frames, and plane trusses. Force method of analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Applications to building design. Introduction to computer analysis.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/computation period 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 20 , CE 112 , and ME 101 . Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 162 - Structural Concrete Design

    3 units
    Strength design and alternative load and strength reduction factor theories of reinforced concrete. Design of beams, Slabs, compression members, foundations and building frames. Design project required. Social impacts of Civil Engineering.

    Lecture 2 hours/Design Period 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 120 , CE 160 , and ENGR 100W . Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 163 - Design of Steel Structures

    3 units
    Structural steel design elements for buildings and bridges, tension members, beams, columns, bolted and welded connections. Design project.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 160  or graduate standing. Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 164 - Design of Wood Structures

    3 units
    Design of structural elements for wood buildings. Horizontal and vertical plywood diaphragms for seismic and wind loads. Tension members, beams, columns and connections. Design project using the National Design Specifications and the Uniform Building Code.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 160  and graduate standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 170 - Principles of Environmental Engineering

    3 units
    Introduction to environmental (water, air and land) pollution problem, surface water and groundwater quality, water and wastewater treatment processes, drinking water and wastewater treatment flowsheets, design of drinking water treatment processes, contemporary environmental issues, and environmental sustainability.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours; lab/design 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 20 , ME 111 , CHEM 1A , and ENGR 100W 
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 171 - Environmental Engineering Analysis and Design

    3 units
    Fundamentals of environmental systems and design: Pollution flow and concentration, pollution materials balance, reaction kinetics for destruction of pollutants, pollution control reactor analysis and design, application in the design of water and wastewater treatment processes.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 170  and graduate standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 172 - Solid Waste Management Engineering

    3 units
    Introduction to engineering analysis, planning and design problems associated with storage, collection, processing, treatment and disposal of solid waste.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 170  or graduate standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 173 - Engineering for Sustainable Environment

    3 units
    Introduction to environmentally conscious engineering and pollution prevention for sustainable environment, and a review of impact of engineering projects, processes and products on the environment.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 170  or graduate standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 174 - Design of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems

    3 units
    Application of environmental engineering and fluid mechanics to the design of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, water/wastewater storage systems, and appurtenances.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 150  and CE 170 
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 180 - Individual Studies

    1-3 units
    Individual work on special topics by arrangement. Repeatable: Repeatable for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing. Allowed Declared Major: Civil Engineering. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • CE 185 - Undergraduate Curricular Practical Training

    1 units
    Fieldwork for Civil Engineering undergraduate students. A report is required at the end of the semester addressing goals set at the start of the assignment. 

    Course is repeatable once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, in good standing, and completed at least two semesters of bachelor’s level work at SJSU. Allowed Declared Majors: Civil Engineering.
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • CE 192I - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • CE 210 - Advanced Mechanics

    3 units
    Beams on elastic foundations, curved beams, torsion of non-circular sections, introduction to the theory of elasticity, three dimensional stress and strain, failure theories, deep beams.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 160  and MATH 33A  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 212 - Structural Dynamics

    3 units
    Analysis of lumped and distributed parameter systems subject to dynamic loading; matrix analysis and orthogonal functions applied to beams, frames and complex structures. Introduction to earthquake response spectrum analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 160  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 220 - Rigid and Flexible Pavement Design

    3 units
    Advanced study of the theories and practices in the structural design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports; magnitude and arrangement of wheel loads; stresses in flexible and rigid pavements; pavement behavior under moving loads; design of bases and subbases; methods of structural design of flexible and rigid pavements; pavement evaluation, strengthening and selection criteria; accelerated traffic and loading tests.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 120  and CE 140  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 221 - Advanced Highway Design

    3 units
    Advanced study of highway location and design principles; advanced analysis of criteria controlling geometric design of highways including design speed, design volume, vehicle requirements and capacity; advanced theory and practice in the design of alignment, grade and cross-section; design of intersections and interchanges; access control, frontage roads.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 121  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 222 - Transportation Engineering Planning

    3 units
    Technical and economic evaluation of transportation improvements; capacity restraints; geometric design factors, location and relocation principles; optimization theory in transportation system design; user costs and benefits; transport equipment; operation and safety; economic impact, construction and maintenance practices; intergovernmental coordination, cooperation, responsibility and financial participation.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): CE 121  and CE 130 .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 224 - Traffic Operations

    3 units
    Flow, density and speed characteristics. Capacity and level of service analysis of transportation facilities with emphasis on highways and streets. Analysis of strategies and tactics, including traffic control, related to optimal use of facilities.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 225 - Public Transportation Systems

    3 units
    Performance characteristics of public transportation systems. Planning, design and operational issues related to public transportation systems. Emerging technologies.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): CE 121  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 226 - Topics in Transportation Engineering

    3 units
    Presentation and discussion of special topics in transportation engineering. Topics may vary each semester. Course may be repeated with instructor consent.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 232 - Construction Estimating and Cost Analysis

    3 units
    Estimating and bid preparation in the construction industry including cost analysis techniques for labor, materials, equipment and overhead costs on a construction project. Development of schedules and networks for construction.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 130  and CE 131 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 234 - Construction Law

    3 units
    Construction contracts and specifications, bid documents, sources of law, agency relationships, contract formation, breach of contract, tort law, contract interpretation, changes, mechanics liens, claims and disputes.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 131  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 236 - Construction Operations Analysis

    3 units
    Overall aspects of productivity improvement for construction operations. Quantitative methods for measuring, analyzing and improving productivity at job sites. Concepts of computer simulation to study, plan and optimize construction operations.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 132  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 237 - Sustainable Construction

    3 units
    Green construction processes, sustainable construction materials, material recycling and reuse in construction, green construction policy, green building case study, economic analysis of green buildings, and LEED rating systems and certification.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): CE 130  and CE 131 , or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 238 - Advanced Construction Project Management

    3 units
    Provides the principles and techniques of construction project management and develops the engineering project management skills necessary o successfully participate in the management of the project delivery process.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 131  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 239 - Information Technology in Construction

    3 units
    Provides information technology applications in construction, from traditional computer applications to emerging web-based and mobile technologies. Design, development, and implementation of decision support systems for construction management applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 131  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 240 - Advanced Soil Mechanics

    3 units
    Advanced study of classical and modern soil mechanics theories, including: consolidation, stress and deformation, shear strength. In-depth discussion of stress paths, flow nets and stress variants.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): CE 140  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 243 - Advanced Foundation Design

    3 units
    Advanced analysis of foundation design for atypical soil conditions. Seismic design of foundations. Laterally loaded foundations. Structural design of shallow foundations.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 141 (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 245 - Geotechnical/Structural Seminar

    3 units
    Meetings for the presentation and discussion of special topics and case histories of significant engineering projects by the faculty, guest lecturers and graduate students. Topics will vary each semester. May be repeated for credit when content changes.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): CE 140  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 246 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

    3 units
    Wave propagation in soils, seismology, fundamentals of dynamic soil behavior, seismic hazard analysis, site effects, liquefaction, and seismic design.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 140  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 247 - Earth Retention and Stability

    3 units
    Design of classic retaining walls using lateral earth pressure theory; Slope stability of earthen embankments, cut slopes and natural slopes; Design of modern earth-retention systems, including soil nails, mechanically-stabilized earth walls, soil anchors, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 140  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 248 - Forensic Engineering and Failure Analysis

    3 units
    Analysis of civil engineering failures. Investigation into causes of failure, implications of failure and lessons learned from failure. Legal obligations and responsibilities of ethical engineers.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 250 - Modeling in Water Resources Engineering

    3 units
    Technical, economic, legal, political, environmental and social factors in decision-making in water project planning and water resources development and management.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 254 - Water Resources Systems Management

    3 units
    Various modeling techniques for optimal planning and operation of water resources systems, which involve many random variables.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): CE 150  or instructor’s consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 256 - Sustainable Water Resources Engineering

    3 units
    Water use, water-energy nexus, water excess management, environmental impact assessment, risk-based analysis, and water resources management.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 150  or instructor’s consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 258 - GIS Applications in Water Resources Engineering

    3 units
    Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications in hydrology and water supply, spatial analysis, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), pre and post processing of hydrologic model

    Prerequisite(s): CE 150  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 260 - Matrix Analysis of Structures

    3 units
    Linear static and dynamic analysis of structures by matrix methods, including sidesway of frames and multistory buildings. Introduction to finite element analysis of structural systems. Discussion of computer-aided design of structures.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 160  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 261 - Advanced Structural Concrete Design

    3 units
    Design of beams, columns, slabs, walls and connections according to provisions of the American Concrete Institute. Advanced topics in compression elements, shear torsion and development. Elements of bridge and building systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 160  and CE 162  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 264 - Prestressed Concrete Design

    3 units
    Basic concepts and history; pretensioned and post-tensioned systems; prestress losses; cracking and ultimate moments; design of simple spans, continuous spans and slabs; composite beams; tanks.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 160  and CE 162  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 265 - Advanced Seismic Design

    3 units
    Design of frames, shear walls and other building systems to resist earthquake accelerations. Applications of dynamic analysis. Introduction to performance-based engineering.

    Corequisite(s): CE 212  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 267 - Advanced Steel Design

    3 units
    LRFD (Load Resistant Design) of steel structures, including buildings and bridges. Detailing of steel frames for seismic resistance. Structural details of connections.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): CE 163  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 269 - Advanced Topics in Structural Design

    3 units
    Concepts in reinforced masonry, seismic isolation, structural retrofitting, computer aided design and modern construction materials. Topics to be specified at beginning of semester. May be repeated for credit when content changes.

    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 271 - Physical/Chemical Processes in Environmental Pollution Control

    3 units
    Theory, analysis and engineering design of physical and chemical systems in environmental pollution control. Topics include mechanisms involved in physical/chemical destruction of pollutants, clarification, softening, coagulation and others.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 170  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 272 - Biological Processes in Environmental Pollution Control

    3 units
    Theory, analysis and engineering design of biological systems in environmental pollution control. Topics include mechanism of biological destruction of pollutants, aerobic and anaerobic processes, nutrient removals and others.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 170  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 274 - Wastewater Treatment and Plant Design

    3 units
    Studies in the theory, design and operation of traditional primary and secondary sewage treatment facilities. Review of water pollution control laws and regulations.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 170  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 275 - Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management and Treatment

    3 units
    Study of industrial and hazardous wastes. Sources, characteristics, management, treatment and disposal. Effects on the environment.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 170  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 276 - Management and Reuse of Process Solids

    3 units
    Solids production at water and wastewater treatment plants, types, characteristics, processing, management and reuse including biofuel production from wastewater biosolids, and disposal of residual matter.

    Prerequisite(s): CE 271  and CE 272 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • CE 279 - Special Topics in Environmental Engineering

    3 units
    Current problems in environmental engineering. Course is repeatable for credit with instructor consent.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • CE 285 - Graduate Curricular Practical Training

    1 units
    Fieldwork for Civil Engineering graduate students. A report is required at the end of the semester addressing goals set at the start of the assignment. 

    Course is repeatable once for credit.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing, classified, in good standing, and completed at least one semesters of master’s level work at SJSU. Allowed Declared Majors: Civil Engineering. Or instructor consent.


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Communication Studies
  

  • COMM 10 - Communication and Human Relationships

    3 units
    Course examines role of communication in developing/maintaining human relationships. Discussion focuses on relational communication processes as they occur in various settings, such as the intercultural, the family, the intimate, the organizational, the public and between/within genders.

    Satisfies D1: Human Behavior

    Grading: Graded


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  • COMM 20N - Public Speaking for Nonnative Speakers

    3 units
    Public speaking for the nonnative speaker. Course content identical to COMM 20  with intercultural emphasis.

    Satisfies A1: Oral Communication

    Prerequisite(s): English Language Learners/nonnative speakers
    Grading: Graded


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  • COMM 21 - Performing Culture and Society

    3 units
    Live performance used as a method for exploring human behavior as it occurs within contemporary cultures and societies. Performance assignments will draw from among the following: performance of texts, street performance, personal narrative, oral history, everyday life, and social justice.

    Satisfies D1: Human Behavior

    Grading: Graded


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  • COMM 40 - Argumentation and Advocacy

    3 units
    Principles of inquiry and advocacy in public discussion and necessary basic skills for intelligent participation in discussion and debate.

    Satisfies A1: Oral Communication

    Grading: Graded


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  • COMM 41 - Critical Decision Making

    3 units
    Critical reasoning and problem solving in group discussion. Examination of the relationship between critical decision-making and group communication. Practice in-group problem solving as a means for developing critical thinking skills.

    Satisfies A3: Critical Thinking

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Areas A1 and A2 each with grades of C- or better
    Grading: Graded


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  • COMM 45 - Media and Culture

    3 units
    Application of critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills in the analysis of media representations of culture. Practice in reasoning, advocating ideas, researching and evaluating arguments, developing well supported factual conclusions, and engaging in meaningful dialogue on diverse issues.

    Satisfies A3: Critical Thinking

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Areas A1 and A2 each with grades of C- or better
    Grading: Graded


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