Back to 1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar  Back to ProgramsPrograms    
1999 - 2000 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR
Carleton University

Civil Engineering Program

Civil engineers play a key role in the development and management of the infrastructure of a country. They are engaged in all aspects related to research, planning, construction and maintenance of bridges, buildings, dams, airports, power stations, highways, subways, transportation networks, harbours, water supply and waste water treatment facilities. Modern civil engineers are called upon to profess their expertise in analysis, computer applications, design and management skills; to plan and execute projects in areas such as energy resources development, engineering for cold climates, hazardous waste management, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering, all of which are of national importance.

The program in Civil Engineering at Carleton University builds upon the common core program which provides a broad background education in engineering, science and mathematics. The Civil Engineering program consists of a set of interrelated courses in structural mechanics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and transportation engineering that emphasize the conceptualization, mathematical modelling, engineering design and solution of problems faced by today's civil engineer.

Many civil engineers also make their careers in practices that are managerial in nature and involve managerial decision making. The managerial aspects of civil engineering and engineering at large are expected to play an increasing role in the future training of engineers. In recognizing this potential the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has introduced the degree program in Civil Engineering with "Concentration in Management".

In this program, the Civil Engineering curriculum is complemented by courses in subjects such as management accounting, industrial engineering, operations research and organizational behaviour. Upon satisfactory completion of a prescribed set of courses the students enroled in the subspecialty will receive the designation "Concentration in Management" on their transcripts.

The interdisciplinary aspects of the program are enhanced by the selection of elective courses in the arts and social sciences listed in the Engineering Program Guide, which is available from the Faculty Registrarial Services office.

Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a Co-operative Industrial Experience option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B.Eng. (Co-operative Industrial Experience Op
tion) on their transcript. For details, refer to Co-operative Education Section on p. 39.

Suggested Engineering Electives

81.303*, 82.420*, 82.421*, 82.422*, 82.431*, 82.432*, 82.433*, 82.437*, 82.438*, 82.440*, 82.443*, 82.450*

Additional Electives available for Management Concentration

82.428*, 82.429*, 82.447*, 42.254*, 42.211*, 42.312*, 42.360*, 42.415*, 42.435*, 42.467*

Civil: General
Second Year

     
   

Lectures and
Tutorials

Laboratories and
Problem Analysis

Course
Weight

Term

 

Fall

Winter

Fall

Winter

 
             

67.244*

Engineering Geology

-

3

-

3

6

69.204*

Multivariable Calculus for Engineering Students

4

-

-

-

5

69.375*

Mathematical Methods I

-

4

-

-

5

69.257*

Introduction to Statistics

-

4

-

-

5

82.104*

Surveying (see Note a)

-

-

-

-

4 (Spring)

82.211*

Mechanics II

3

-

3

-

6

82.220*

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

3

-

3

-

6

82.270*

Civil Engineering Materials

-

3

-

3

6

86.230*

Fluid Mechanics I

-

3

-

3

6

86.240*

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

3

-

3

-

6

91.266*

Numerical Methods

3

-

1

-

4

             
   

16

17

10

9

56
+ 4 (Spring)

Note: (a) Students are encouraged to take Engineering 82.104* (Surveying) in either the First or Second year of their Engineering program. Lectures and field work three weeks at the beginning of the Spring term.

Civil: General
Third Year

   

Lectures and
Tutorials

Laboratories and
Problem Analysis

Course
Weight

Term

 

Fall

Winter

Fall

Winter

 
             

82.322*

Advanced Mechanics

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.323*

Structural Analysis I

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.324*

Introduction to Structural Design

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.325*

Design of Steel Components

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.326*

Design of Reinforced Concrete Components

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.328*

Geotechnical Mechanics

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.334*

Transportation Engineering and Planning

-

3

-

3/2

5

91.380*

Engineering Economics

3

-

-

-

4

97.365*

Electrical Engineering

3

-

3/2

-

5

Elective*

Arts or Social Sciences

-

3

-

-

4

             
   

16

15

6

6

48

Civil: General
Fourth Year

   

Lectures and
Tutorials

Laboratories and
Problem Analysis

Course
Weight

Term

 

Fall

Winter

Fall

Winter

 
             

82.428*

Geotechnical Engineering

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.429*

Highway Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.447*

Municipal Engineering

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.495*

Professional Practice

-

3

-

3/2

4

82.497

Engineering Project

-

-

8

8

9

             

Two of:

 

82.420*

Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.432*

Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.433*

Urban Planning

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.437*

Municipal Hydraulics

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.440*

Construction/Project Management

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.443*

Masonry Design

3

-

3/2

-

5

             

Two of:

           

81.303*

Water Resources Engineering

-

3

-

1

5

82.421*

Finite Element Methods in Structural Analysis

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.422*

Wood Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.431*

Foundation Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.438*

Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.450*

Computer Methods in Civil Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

             

Elective*

Arts or Social Sciences

3

-

-

-

4

Elective*

Arts or Social Sciences

-

3

-

-

4

             
   

15

15

14

12.5

56


Concentration in Management

Civil: Concentration in Management
Second Year

     
   

Lectures and
Tutorials

Laboratories and
Problem Analysis

Course
Weight

Term

 

Fall

Winter

Fall

Winter

 
             

42.313*

Introduction to Organizational Theory

-

3

-

-

4

42.270*

Accounting Fundamentals

3

-

-

-

4

67.244*

Engineering Geology

-

3

-

3

6

69.204*

Multivariable Calculus for Engineering Students

4

-

-

-

5

69.257*

Introduction to Statistics

-

4

-

-

5

82.104*

Surveying (Note a)

-

-

-

-

4 (spring)

82.211*

Mechanics II

3

-

3

-

6

82.220*

Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

3

-

3

-

6

82.270*

Civil Engineering Materials

-

3

-

3

6

86.230*

Fluid Mechanics I

-

3

-

3

6

91.266*

Numerical Methods

3

-

1

-

5

             
   

16

16

7

9

 53
+ 4 (Spring)

Note: (a) Students are encouraged to take Engineering 82.104* (Surveying) in either the First or Second year of their Engineering program. Lectures and field work three weeks at the beginning of the Spring term.

Civil: Concentration in Management
Third Year

   

Lectures and
Tutorials

Laboratories and
Problem Analysis

Course
Weight

Term

 

Fall

Winter

Fall

Winter

 
             

42.224*

Basic Marketing

-

3

-

-

4

82.322*

Advanced Mechanics

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.323*

Structural Analysis I

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.324*

Introduction to Structural Design

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.325*

Design of Structural Steel Components

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.326*

Design of Reinforced Concrete Components

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.328*

Geotechnical Mechanics

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.334*

Transportation Engineering and Planning

-

3

-

3/2

5

91.380*

Engineering Economics

3

-

-

-

4

97.365*

Electrical Engineering

3

-

3/2

-

5

             
   

15

15

6

6

48

Civil: Concentration in Management
Fourth Year

 

 
   

Lectures and
Tutorials

Laboratories and
Problem Analysis

Course
Weight

Term

 

Fall

Winter

Fall

Winter

 
             

82.440*

Construction/Project Management

3

-

-

-

5

82.495*

Professional Practice

-

3

-

-

4

82.497

Engineering Project

-

-

8

8

9

94.320*

Industrial Engineering

3

-

-

-

4

             
Two of:            

82.420*

Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures   3

-

3/2

-

4

82.428*

Geotechnical Engineering

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.432*

Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.433*

Urban Planning

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.437*

Municipal Hydraulics

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.443*

Masonry Design

3

-

3/2

-

5

82.447*

Municipal Design

3

-

3/2

-

5

             
One of:            

42.211*

Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

-

3

-

-

4

42.254*

Essentials to Business Finance

-

3

-

-

4

             

Two of:

               

81.303*

Water Resources Engineering

-

3

-

1

5

82.421*

Finite Element Methods in Structural Analysis

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.422*

Wood Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.429*

Highway Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.431*

Foundation Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

82.438*

Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures

-

3

 

3/2

5

82.450*

Computer Methods in Civil Engineering

-

3

-

3/2

5

             
Two of:            

42.312*

Human Resources Management

  -

3

-

-

4

42.360*

Small Business Management

-

3

-

-

4

42.415*

Organizational Development and Change

-

3

-

-

4

42.435*

Operations Research II

-

3

-

-

4

42.467*

Management of Technology and Innovation

-

3

-

-

4

             
   

12

18

12.5

11.0

54

Carleton University
1999 - 2000 Undergraduate Calendar
1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1S 5B6
General enquiries: (613) 520-7400
Comments to: CalendarEditor@carleton.ca