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1 Course Title: Introduction Civil Engineering Lab Fall 2015 Course Prefix: CVEG Course No.: 1021 Section No. P01 Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering College of Engineering Instructor Name: Dr. I. Ahmed, PE, CPESC Office Location: 110F Wilson Building Office Phone: Fax: Address: U.S. Postal Service Address: Prairie View A&M University P.O. Box 519 Mail Stop 2510 Prairie View, TX Office Hours: MWF: 9:30-11:30; T: 2:30-4:30; R: 10:00-12:00 ; OR, BY APPOINTMENT Virtual Office Hours: Course Location: New Science 104 (May be moved to C.L. Wilson Building, Room #103) Class Meeting Days & Times: Wednesday, 3-5:50pm Catalog Description: The course consists of an introduction to civil and environmental engineering issues and concerns. Students will become familiar with the many sub-fields of the civil and environmental engineering profession; ethical responsibilities; and concepts of design. Prerequisites: Co-requisites: Required Text: Recommended Text/Readings: Access to Learning Resources: PVAMU Library: phone: (936) ; web: University Bookstore: phone: (936) ; web: Course Goals or Overview: The goal of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of the roles civil engineers play in society and, specifically: Course Outcomes/Objectives At the end of this course, the student will 1 Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the various sub-fields of civil engineering 2 Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the ethical standards civil engineers are expected to maintain in their professional practice 3 Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the design process 1

2 Civil Engineering program graduates will 1. have careers in civil engineering or related fields that lead to increasing levels of responsibility and leadership 1. obtain professional licensure/certifications 2. complete graduate studies in civil engineering or related fields 3. engage in professional development and service ABET Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and Assessment Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Table: Outcome Measures Course CVEG objectives ABET Criterion a b c d e f g h I j k CVEG 3063 x x x - - x x x are the outcomes measured for this course 2

3 Mapping: CVEG Courses Vs. PEOs Vs. Student Outcomes {Fall 2015 Degree Plan} Course No Course Title CVEG Program Educational Objectives CVEG Student Outcomes a b c d e f g h i j k CVEG 1011 Intro to Engineering X X M M CVEG 1021 Intro to Civil Engineering X X X M M CVEG 2001 Emerging Issues in CE Prof X X X M M CVEG 2043 Engineering Mechanics I X X M M CVEG 2061 Materials & Dynamics Lab X X M M CVEG 2063 Mechanics of Materials I X X M M CVEG 2081 Surveying & Geospatial X X D M CVEG 3023 Concepts Geotechnical Engineering X X M M CVEG 3031 Concrete & Steel Lab X M M CVEG 3043 Environmental Engineering M X X M D CVEG 3051 Professional Engineering I X X X M M CVEG 3053 Transportation Engineering X X M M CVEG 3063 Hydraulics X X M CVEG 3073 Structural Analysis I X X M M CVEG 3083 Steel Design X X X X M M CVEG 4013 Reinforced Concrete X X X X M M CVEG 4021 Geotechnical Engineering X X M M CVEG 4043 Design Environmental Lab Eng Design X X X X M M CVEG 4053 Transportation Eng Design X X X X M M CVEG 4063 Water Resources Eng. X X X X M M M CVEG 4072 Systems Engineering and X X CVEG 4141 Uncertainty Engineering Management & X X X M M CVEG 4472 Ethics Sr. Design & Professionalism I X X X X M M M M CVEG 4482 Sr. Design & Professionalism II X X X X M M M M X means the Program Objective is achieved M means that the skills described in the program outcome is covered in greater details and measured in the course. D design of experiments * Evidence needs to be collected to satisfy CE Program Criteria explaining basic concepts in Management, Business, Public Policy and Leadership. M D 3

4 Course Requirements & Evaluation Methods This course will utilize the following instruments to determine student grades and proficiency of the learning outcomes for the course. Exams written tests designed to measure knowledge of presented course material In-Class Assignments written assignments designed to supplement and reinforce course material Group Projects designed to measure ability to apply presented course material Class Participation daily attendance and participation in class discussions Grading Matrix Instrument Value (points or percentages) Total In-Class & Take Home 40% 40 Assignments Group Project 25% 25 Mid Term Exam 15% 15 Final Exam 20% 20 Total: 100% 100 Grade Determination: >90 A B C D <59 F Course Procedures Submission of Assignments: Late homework will not be accepted. The format for submitting homework will be discussed on the designated dates. Formatting Documents: Microsoft Word is the standard word processing tool used at PVAMU. If you re using other word processors, be sure to use the save as tool and save the document in either the Microsoft Word, Rich-Text, or plain text format. Exam Policy: Exams should be taken as scheduled. No makeup examinations will be allowed except under documented emergencies (See Student Handbook). Professional Organizations and Journals References Important Dates Last day to drop course without record September 9, 2015 Thanksgiving November 26 28, 2015 Last day to withdraw from classes with an automatic W November 2, 2015 Disability Statement: Students with disabilities who believe that they may need an academic adjustment in this class, are encouraged to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities Services at (936) /3582 as soon as possible to better ensure receipt of timely adjustments. Once you receive a letter from the Office for Disability Services, kindly make an appointment with me to discuss appropriate academic adjustments for this class. 4

5 Week One: Topic Week Two: Topic Week Three: Topic Week Four: Topic Week Five: Topic Week Six: Topic Week Seven: Topic Week Eight: Topic Week Nine: Topic Week Ten: Topic Week Eleven: Topic Week Twelve: Topic Week Thirteen: Topic Week Fourteen: Topic Week Fifteen Topic 16 WEEK CALENDAR Course Overview and Validation of Freshman Class Schedules; Time Management Use Microsoft Excel to Develop a Fall 2014 Weekly Schedule Videos; Tour of Civil & Environmental Department Facilities Water Resources Engineering Transportation Engineering Engineering Ethics Environmental Engineering Case studies on engineering ethics Structural Engineering Review and Mid-Term Exam Mid-Term Exam Geotechnical Engineering Civil Engineering project overview Selection of semester design project by groups TBD Term project Brainstorm Term Project (In class discussion with instructor) No in-class meeting due to Thanksgiving Holiday Present group design projects Review and Final Exam Week Sixteen: Final Exam 5

6 University Rules and Procedures Disability statement (See Student Handbook): Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in class should register with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal laws, a student requesting special accommodations must provide documentation of their disability to the SSD coordinator. Academic misconduct (See Student Handbook): You are expected to practice academic honesty in every aspect of this course and all other courses. Make sure you are familiar with your Student Handbook, especially the section on academic misconduct. Students who engage in academic misconduct are subject to university disciplinary procedures. Forms of academic dishonesty: 1. Cheating: deception in which a student misrepresents that he/she has mastered information on an academic exercise that he/she has not mastered; giving or receiving aid unauthorized by the instructor on assignments or examinations. 2. Academic misconduct: tampering with grades or taking part in obtaining or distributing any part of a scheduled test. 3. Fabrication: use of invented information or falsified research. 4. Plagiarism: unacknowledged quotation and/or paraphrase of someone else s words, ideas, or data as one s own in work submitted for credit. Failure to identify information or essays from the Internet and submitting them as one s own work also constitutes plagiarism. Nonacademic misconduct (See Student Handbook) The university respects the rights of instructors to teach and students to learn. Maintenance of these rights requires campus conditions that do not impede their exercise. Campus behavior that interferes with either (1) the instructor s ability to conduct the class, (2) the inability of other students to profit from the instructional program, or (3) campus behavior that interferes with the rights of others will not be tolerated. An individual engaging in such disruptive behavior may be subject to disciplinary action. Such incidents will be adjudicated by the Dean of Students under nonacademic procedures. Sexual misconduct (See Student Handbook): Sexual harassment of students and employers at Prairie View A&M University is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Any member of the university community violating this policy will be subject to disciplinary action. Attendance Policy: Prairie View A&M University requires regular class attendance. Excessive absences will result in lowered grades. Excessive absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused, may result in a student s course grade being reduced or in assignment of a grade of F. Absences are accumulated beginning with the first day of class. Student Academic Appeals Process Authority and responsibility for assigning grades to students rests with the faculty. However, in those instances where students believe that miscommunication, errors, or unfairness of any kind may have adversely affected the instructor's assessment of their academic performance, the student has a right to appeal by the procedure listed in the Undergraduate Catalog and by doing so within thirty days of receiving the grade or experiencing any other problematic academic event that prompted the complaint. 6