Course Description
An overview of the various systems that comprise the infrastructure of urban areas. Topics covered include transportation systems (public and private), water supply and sanitary disposal, stormwater management, buildings, communications, and urban planning.
Athena Title
Urban Infrastructure Systems
Prerequisite
ENGR 3410 or ENVE 3410 or ENVE 4435/6435 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of: 1) The key systems that comprise the infrastructure of modern urban areas 2) The differences in urban system design in the United States compared to other areas of the world 3) The interaction of the various systems and how design of one system may influence the performance and design of one of the other systems 4) The design and planning process used for urban systems as a whole 5) Key criteria used for the design of transportation systems 6) Key criteria used for the design of stormwater management systems
Topical Outline
1) The composition of the urban environment 2) Urban planning process and key factors 3) Transportation systems 4) Stormwater management 5) Potable water and sanitary water systems 6) Building design for commercial and residential uses 7) Communication systems
Syllabus
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