printer friendly pageCEE 202: Construction Law and Claims
Concepts include the preparation and analysis of construction claims, cost overrun and schedule delay analysis, general legal principles, contracts, integrated project delivery, public private partnerships and the resolution of construction disputes through ADR and litigation. Requires attendance of the ten weeks of Monday classes (1/6/14 - 3/10/14) and the first five weeks of Tuesday classes (1/7/14 - 2/4/14)
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Groves, R. (PI)
;
Tucker, A. (PI)
CEE 203: Probabilistic Models in Civil Engineering
Introduction to probability modeling and statistical analysis in civil engineering. Emphasis is on the practical issues of model selection, interpretation, and calibration. Application of common probability models used in civil engineering including Poisson processes and extreme value distributions. Parameter estimation. Linear regression.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Baker, J. (PI)
CEE 204: Structural Reliability
Procedures for evaluating the safety of structural components and systems. First-and second-order estimates of failure probabilities of engineered systems. Sensitivity of failure probabilities to assumed parameter values. Measures of the relative importance of random variables. Reliability of systems with multiple failure modes. Reliability updating. Simulation methods and variance reduction techniques. Prerequisite: 203 or equivalent.
Instructors:
Burks, L. (PI)
CEE 206: Decision Analysis for Civil and Environmental Engineers
Current challenges in selecting an appropriate site, alternate design, or retrofit strategy based on environmental, economic, and social factors can be best addressed through applications of decision science. Basics of decision theory, including development of decision trees with discrete and continuous random variables, expected value decision making, utility theory value of information, and elementary multi-attribute decision making will be covered in the class. Examples will cover many areas of civil and environmental engineering problems. Prerequisite:
CEE 203 or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Kiremidjian, A. (PI)
CEE 207A: Energy Resources (CEE 173A, EARTHSYS 103)
Comprehensive overview of fossil and renewable energy resources and energy efficiency. Topics covered for each resource: resource abundance, location, recovery, conversion, consumption, end-uses, environmental impacts, economics, policy, and technology. Applied lectures in specific energy sectors: buildings, transportation, the electricity industry, and energy in the developing world. Required field trips to local energy facilities. Optional discussion section for extra unit.
CEE 173 is offered for 4-5 units; ES 103 is offered for 4-5 units;
CEE 207A is offered for 3-5 units: instructor approval required for 3-unit option.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-5
Instructors:
Knapp, K. (PI)
;
Woodward, J. (PI)
CEE 207S: Energy Resources: Fuels and Tools (CEE 107S)
Energy is a vital part of our daily lives. This course examines where that energy comes from, and the advantages and disadvantages across different fuels. Contextual analysis of energy decisions for transportation and electricity generation around the world. Energy resources covered include oil, biomass, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, wind, solar, geothermal, and emerging technologies. Prerequisites: Algebra. Note: may not be taken by students who have completed
CEE 173A,
CEE 207 or
EARTHSYS 103.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Grubert, E. (PI)
;
Knapp, K. (PI)
CEE 211: Multidisciplinary Modeling and Analysis (CEE 111)
(Graduate students register for 211.) Computer modeling, visualization, analysis, and graphical communication of building projects. Use of 3D models in laser scanning, rendering, animation, daylight, energy, cost, structural, lighting analysis, and computer controlled fabrication. Underlying 3D computer representations, and analysis tools and their applications. Guest lectures, lab exercises, class project. Prerequisite: 110 or CAD experience.
Last offered: Winter 2012
CEE 212A: Industry Applications of Virtual Design & Construction
Building upon the concept of the VDC Scorecard,
CEE 112A/212A investigates in the management of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) programs and projects in the building industry. Interacting with experts and professionals in real estate, architecture, engineering , construction and technology providers, students will learn from the industry applications of Building Information Modeling and its relationship with Integrated Project Delivery, Sustainable Design and Construction, and Virtual Design and Construction. Students will conduct case studies to evaluate the maturity of VDC planning, adoption, technology and performance in practice. Students taking 3 or 4 units will be paired up with independent research or case study projects on the industry applications of VDC. No prerequisite. See
CEE 112B/212B in the Winter Quarter and
CEE 112C/212C in the Spring Quarter.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-4
Instructors:
Kam, C. (PI)
CEE 212B: Industry Applications of Virtual Design & Construction (CEE 112B)
As a continuation of the Autumn-quarter course,
CEE 112B/212B furthers the study of the VDC scorecard and investigates in the management of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) programs and projects in the building industry. Students will be paired up with industry-based VDC projects with public owners and private developers, such as GSA Public Buildings Service, the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway, Optima, Walt Disney Imagineering, Microsoft facilities and/or other CIFE International members. Independently, students will conduct case studies and/or develop VDC building information models (BIM) using off-the-shelf technologies for project analysis, collaboration, communication and optimization. Students will gain insights and develop skills that are essential for academic research, internships or industry practice in VDC. Prerequisite:
CEE 112A/212A,
CEE 159C/259C,
CEE 159D/259D, or Instructor's approval. See
CEE 112C/212C in the Spring Quarter.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-4
Instructors:
Kam, C. (PI)
CEE 212C: Industry Applications of Virtual Design & Construction (CEE 112C)
Following the Autumn- and Winter-quarter course series,
CEE 112C/212C is an industry-focused and project-based practicum that focuses on the industry applications of Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). Students will be paired up with industry-based VDC projects with public owners and private developers, such as GSA Public Buildings Service, the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway, Optima, Walt Disney Imagineering, Microsoft facilities and/or other CIFE International members. Independently, students will conduct case studies and/or develop VDC and building information models (BIM) using off-the-shelf technologies for project analysis, collaboration, communication and optimization. Students will gain insights and develop skills that are essential for academic research, internships or industry practice in VDC. Prerequisite:
CEE 112A/212A,
CEE 112B/212B,
CEE 159C/259C,
CEE 159D/259D, or Instructor's Approval.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 2-4
Instructors:
Kam, C. (PI)
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