Survey errors and error propagation, survey computations and adjustments, distance measurements, leveling, directions and angles, traverse computations, earthwork analysis, mass diagrams, map projection and coordinate systems, and theories of circular and parabolic curves for geometric design of highways; advanced geospatial technologies, including GPS, GIS, and remote sensing.

Numerical solution of simple mathematical models frequently encountered by engineers. Roots of nonlinear equations, solutions of system of linear equations, regression and interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, and solution of ordinary differential equations.

Numerical solution of simple mathematical models frequently encountered by engineers. Roots of nonlinear equations, solutions of system of linear equations, regression and interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, and solution of ordinary differential equations.

Physical and mechanical properties of materials used in construction: aggregates, masonry, cementitious materials, bituminous materials, soils, metals, wood and composites. Testing for properties of cement concrete and metals; includes specimen preparation, standardized testing procedures, equipment handling and safety. Procedures and tools for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Topics including soil shear strength, shallow foundations, slope stability, lateral earth pressure and soil compaction, design of shallow foundations for agricultural structure, retaining walls, and engineered slopes will be discussed.

Science and design methods associated with managing water with closed conduits on a field scale. Topics will include the management of stormwater, sewerage collection, and potable water distribution systems.

Soil properties of interest to engineers. Grain size analysis, determining Atterberg limits, measuring specific gravity, permeability, compaction, consolidation, and shear using standardized tests. Procedures and tools for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Measurement of velocity distributions, flow rates, Reynolds number, drag, and friction factors. Studies on flow in pipes, open channel flow, flow over weirs, Bernoulli's theorem, and momentum transfer. Procedures and tools for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Behavior of simple structural elements and systems. Focus on comparison with theoretical results, acceptable discrepancies between experimental and theoretical results, and viable explanations of these discrepancies. Procedures and tools for data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Deals with the relationships between loads and deflections which occur in structures as well as designing with wood and concrete.

Construction contracts, project planning and scheduling, resource management, cost estimation, budgeting, project organization, project control, use of specialized software, labor, health, and safety.

Construction contracts, project planning and scheduling, resource management, cost estimation, budgeting, project organization, project control, use of specialized software, labor, health, and safety.