Civil Engineering

This course provides a general overview of the engineering profession with emphasis on the civil engineering discipline and the role of the civil engineering team. Additional introductory lecture topics are: sustainable development, environmental and societal impact, the project development process, standards and codes and engineering ethics. An introduction to statistical analysis is also presented with topics including the organization and graphical presentation of data, and introductory elements of probability theory. Computer laboratory sessions are included to introduce students to BCIT's computer network and computer-aided engineering calculations using Excel.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course presents a thorough introduction to the relationship between applied loads and the resultant support reactions and internal forces developed in statically determinate members and structures. Topics include classification of force systems, equilibrium equations, support conditions, freebody diagrams, support reactions, truss analysis by the methods of joints and sections, analysis of pinned plane frames, geometric properties of sections, distributed loading, and load, shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​This course presents an overview of fundamental graphical techniques necessary for plan reading and production of elementary engineering drawings. Subject materials for the course are drawn from the civil engineering industry. Engineering drawing basics will be covered in the first half of the course including use of scale and preparation of contour drawings. In the second half of the course, computer-aided drafting software will be applied to reproduce graphics from the civil engineering field. Development of graphical computer skills for communication of engineering solutions is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course presents the basic concepts and techniques needed for watershed analysis and drainage facility design. Basic observation and estimation skills are developed through worksheets, mapwork and a small field project. Fundamental concepts include rainfall intensity, runoff, catchment area, streamflow, infiltration, mass balance, snowmelt, rainfall frequency, and the hydrologic cycle. The streamflow estimation procedures presented are the rational method and the unit hydrograph.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Students learn how to write letters, memos, and routine email messages. They learn to write clear and concise sentences and paragraphs and to make documents easily accessible through headings, lists and white space. They learn how to avoid some common grammatical errors in their writing. They also learn to give an oral report based on library and online research on a new development in their technology. Students also learn how to collaborate as part of a team to accomplish work related communication tasks.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Applications of technical mathematics using algebra, geometry and trigonometry concepts; introduction of the derivative and the differentiation rules; applied optimization problems with civil engineering content.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Extends the student's abilities to apply physical principles and the laws of physics to work in civil engineering. The course takes a calculus based approach with a focus on problem solving, reporting experimental data with appropriate significant figures, analysing graphical information, and the study of kinematics, dynamics, equilibrium, stress, strain, work and energy, conservation of energy, linear momentum and collisions, rotational motion, and simple machines. Assigned problems will provide practice in problem-solving techniques and enhance the understanding of the concepts.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

SURV 1130 introduces some basic principles of field surveying and surveying terminology. The first component of the course uses differential levels to familiarize students with field notes, instrument care, setting up, mathematical checks on closure and instrument calibration. The principles and procedures for benchmark levelling and detail levelling will be covered. The course will then introduce distance measurement with steel tapes and total stations. Trigonometric levelling with vertical angles and slope distances will be covered along with grade calculations, stationing and cut or fill determination. Procedures for using total stations will be introduced near the end of the term. The course also introduces the types of errors occurring in differential levelling, angular measurement and distance measurement. Proper care of the equipment and safety awareness are emphasized throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course presents a thorough introduction to the relationship between applied loads and the resulting stresses and deformations produced in common structural elements. Topics include concepts of stress and strain, mechanical behaviour and testing of construction materials, elementary design principles using allowable stresses and factors of safety, analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate axially loaded bars, thermal stresses, moments of inertia, bending and shear stresses in beams, shear flow, beam deflections, column buckling, combined stresses, stress transformations and Mohr's circle. A laboratory component is included in the delivery of this course.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in CIVL 1020

Through the medium of computer-aided drafting software, students continue to reproduce graphics examples from the civil engineering field. AutoCAD and other design software will be applied as a graphical tool to perform engineering modeling, solve civil engineering design problems, and produce design drawings. Applications in various civil engineering fields (municipal, structural, etc.) will be studied and investigated.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in CIVL 1024

This course covers topics in pipe flow and open-channel flow hydraulics. Students apply hydraulic principles to analyze and design pipe-pump systems for water distribution and other purposes and to analyze steady flow in open channels. The course begins with a review of fluid properties, hydrostatic pressure, and hydrostatic forces. Pipe-pump system design is then developed through the study of continuity, Bernoulli's equation, energy and hydraulic grade lines, head losses, pump characteristics and selection, cavitation, network analysis, forces in pipes, and basic cost analysis. Fundamental concepts required for the analysis and design of open channel systems with steady flow follows: topics include normal flow (the Manning Equation), energy principles, chokes, varied flow profiles, and control structures.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 1020 and CIVL 1060

This course presents the basic knowledge required to design Portland cement concrete and asphalt concrete mixes and conduct quality control tests. It also provides a fundamental knowledge of pavement design and introduces pavement data collection and condition assessment techniques. The course is delivered through lectures and laboratory sessions. Topics include cements, water/cement ratio, admixtures, concrete properties, manufacturing, placing, finishing, curing, and inspection techniques as per CSA A23.1 and A23.2, asphalt technology, pavements systems (flexible and rigid), stresses and strains in pavements, and asphalt mix design using Marshall method and Superpave.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Students write job application letters and resumes and practice job interviews. They also write short reports and indirect messages common in the civil engineering field. In addition, students complete a semi-formal letter-proposal, as well as give a persuasive oral report on a group project. Students practice skills needed to collaborate with others in producing technical documents.
Prerequisite(s):

• 65% in COMM 1142

Introduction of the integral with its many practical uses in engineering and science type applications; overview of different integration techniques.
Prerequisite(s):

• MATH 1422

Physics 2192 will continue to apply physical principles and the laws of physics to work in civil engineering. This course is a calculus based survey of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, wave motion, electricity and magnetism appropriate for scientists and engineers. Topics include: fluids at rest and in motion, viscosity, calorimetry, thermal expansion and stresses, simple and damped harmonic motion, standing waves, resonance, electric field and potential, DC circuits, magnetism, induction, and AC circuits. A section on the application of geophysical exploration techniques used in the field is included.
Prerequisite(s):

• PHYS 1192

Covers horizontal angle and bearing measurement and calculation; survey computations on a simple plane; computations and adjustments of traverses; trigonometric levelling; horizontal curves; road and building layout; areas of cross-sections and plans, volume calculations; introduction to the total station; detail survey and elevation layout.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in SURV 1130

The course provides an overview of the environmental issues that have local and global significance and the relationship between these issues and engineering practice. Topics include environmental pollution problems and their causes, site assessment and remediation, land use, the impacts of the built environment on social, economic and environmental systems, sustainable engineering, life cycle analysis in the context of the design, planning and management of the built environment, and general health and safety issues. The student will also write a technical memorandum describing sustainability issues encountered in a real world civil engineering project.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in CIVL 1011

The course focuses on the personal computer as an analysis/design tool used to solve routine engineering problems. The student is exposed to spreadsheet software, a structured programming language and symbolic computational software. Emphasis is placed on computer-assisted solutions to practical civil and structural engineering problems. The course is delivered through lectures and hands-on computer lab sessions. A computer project is a mandatory component of the course.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 1011 and CIVL 2025

​This course introduces the student to some of the fundamental concepts involved in managing a typical civil engineering project. The legal aspects of construction contract administration are introduced including an overview of the Canadian legal system, contractual responsibilities, contract relationships, bonding, liens and holdbacks, tendering, types of construction contracts, and the application of typical clauses to construction related issues and contract administration. The importance of personal and professional ethical behaviour in a construction environment will be emphasized throughout the course. Engineering economics is also introduced covering the following topics: the time value of money, present and future value, sources and cost of financing, and economic comparison of alternatives.​
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 1011 and COMM 2242

This course presents the basic principles of soil mechanics and testing procedures through lectures, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory work. Topics include the geotechnical design process with a focus on the role of geology, site investigation and laboratory testing, mass/volume relationships, soil classification, effective stress, permeability, consolidation, methods of subsurface investigations. ​
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 2026 and CIVL 2020

This course introduces the design of urban streets and rural highways according to Transportation Association of Canada guidelines and standards. Roadway classifications, right-of-way requirements, cross-section properties and vertical and horizontal design elements will be examined as the basis of geometric design. Students will prepare designs and drawings of both a typical urban street and a rural highway. Urban street design will focus on road drainage and intersection design while rural highway design will involve use of computer software to interactively adjust alignments to achieve an earthworks balance while addressing geometric constraints.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 2024 and SURV 2230

​This course focuses on the general concepts of municipal engineering including subdivision planning, development servicing, environmental sustainability and cost analysis. Subdivision layout, off-site services such as water distribution, storm drainage, sanitary sewage, roadways and environmental protection forms a major component of the course. Subdivision process, re-zoning, official community planning as well as relevant legislation and local government bylaws are discussed. Servicing costs, engineering economics, life cycle costing and asset management are also covered in the course. ​
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 2024 and CIVL 2025

CIVL 3074 is an introductory first course in structural engineering. Topics include: the structural design process; limit states design philosophy; determination of dead, occupancy, snow and wind effects according to the NBCC; load paths in structural systems; and the design of wood tension members, columns, beams and beam-columns and their connection according CSA Standard O86 (Engineering Design in Wood). The course is delivered through lectures, problem-solving sessions and project work.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 2020

Communication 3342 reinforces the skills taught in COMM 2242 and further develops your writing, editing, graphic design, and oral presentation skills. Following guidelines prepared by the Civil Engineering Department, you will initiate contact with a registered professional in the civil engineering/construction industry to formulate a proposal for an appropriate industry-sponsored project to be completed in CIVL 4090. Your project will investigate a current, relevant problem for your industry sponsor. You will write and edit a formal project proposal and give a persuasive oral presentation on your project to your fellow students, advisors, and instructors. COMM 3342 also covers meeting skills, including agendas and meeting records, and writing instructions.
Prerequisite(s):

• Completion of 1st year Civil Engineering.

This course provides an introduction to multivariable calculus—differentiation and integration—and linear algebra. Calculus will be used in a variety of Civil engineering applications including calculating moments and centroids for three-dimensional objects, solving non-uniform distributed-loading problems, axial loading of non-uniform members and optimizing a solution to a problem involving multiple variables. The basics of linear algebra will be introduced and applied to various Civil engineering applications including matrix analysis of trusses and the stiffness matrix method. In all areas, the use of a computer to find a numerical solution to a physical problem will be emphasized using a mathematics computer software package and/or a spreadsheet program.
Prerequisite(s):

• MATH 2422

​​Building on the knowledge acquired in the course Construction Management 1 (CIVL 3033), this course introduces the student to scheduling, estimating, bidding, and managing a typical civil engineering project. Scheduling topics include Gantt charts, CPM methods, resource leveling, schedule crashing, and scheduling software. Estimating topics include construction equipment, planning, quantity take-offs, costing, and estimating software. Construction safety is emphasized utilizing resources provided by WorkSafeBC. ​
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 3033

​This course applies the knowledge gained in CIVL 3041 to a variety of geotechnical problems. Material is delivered through a combination of lectures, problem-solving sessions and hands-on labs. Topics include Darcy's law, one-dimensional groundwater flow, analysis of seepage and hydrostatic forces using flow nets, compaction and the Proctor test, the strength concept in soil mechanics, analysis of slope stability, evaluation of forces acting on retaining walls, and the estimation of soil bearing capacity and its effect on the design of shallow foundations.​
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in CIVL 3041

This course builds on the knowledge gained in the Municipal Engineering 1 and Road Design courses. Students will prepare detailed designs of storm and sanitary sewerage systems and analyze a water distribution network for a residential subdivision layout. Topics also include culvert analysis and erosion protection. The application of current local design criteria for water and sewer system design, in addition to the complete terminology of appurtenances used, will prepare students for careers in design and construction of municipal infrastructure. Emphasis will be placed on the preparation of plan and profile drawings for servicing design, together with calculations and design tabulations to meet industry standards.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 3050 and CIVL 3052

This second structural engineering course builds on the material presented in CIVL 3074. Topics include: structural indeterminacy, qualitative and approximate analysis of beams and frames; design of structural steel tension members, columns, beams and beam-columns in accordance with CSA Standard S16 (Design of Steel Structures); and the design of reinforced concrete beams, one-way slabs, columns, footings and retaining walls in accordance CSA Standard A23.3 (Design of Concrete Structures). The course is delivered through lectures, problem-solving sessions, laboratory work and project work.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 3074

​After submitting an acceptable project proposal in COMM 3342, the student is assigned a faculty advisor. The student is required to meet periodically with the faculty advisor and/or the industry contact, and submit the finished project to both the industry contact and faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s):

• COMM 4442^‡ (^‡ must be taken concurrently)
• Completion of Level 3 Civil Engineering courses.

In Communication 4442, you will build on the skills you learned in Communication 3342. You will plan and write a progress report and a formal report for your industry-sponsored project, as well as any related documentation for the project as needed. You will also design and create a static display and present the project orally with professional visuals. You will also prepare a professional functional resume and letter of application.
Prerequisite(s):

• Completion of Level 3 Civil Engineering.

This course commences with stoichiometry and chemical reactions and then continues with the study of the following topics: gases, chemical kinetics, properties of matter, liquids and solids, phase and aqueous equilibria, electrochemistry, organic chemistry and selected applications of chemistry to the field of civil engineering. The lab component of this course consolidates lecture material with particular emphasis on safety awareness and application. This hands-on laboratory will require the students to demonstrate teamwork, leadership and problem solving skills.
Prerequisite(s):

• Completion of Level 3 Civil Engineering with a minimum GPA of 67.5% calculated using grades obtained in student’s first attempt of all courses from Levels 2 and 3.

This course provides an introduction to the creation and management of projects and associated drawings using land development software. Topics include basic operations with land development software, terrain modeling, parcel definition and horizontal and vertical alignment. The course includes a component of field survey work to obtain input data for subsequent land development modeling.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 3050 and CIVL 3052

This course presents fundamentals of traffic engineering with particular reference to the urban scene. Topics include road systems and safety, driver, vehicle and traffic stream characteristics, highway and intersection capacity, intersection and parking layout, data collection techniques and traffic control. Students will be introduced to the use of traffic planning and analysis software to perform capacity analysis and to evaluate and develop coordinated signal timing plans.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 3050 and CIVL 3052

This engineering mathematics course primarily covers vector calculus but includes material on series, complex numbers and linear algebra and introduces Taylor and Fourier series. The calculation and application of eigenvalues and eigenvectors are detailed. Both analytical solution techniques and computer algebra software solutions are presented. Civil engineering applications are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s):

• Completion of Level 3 Civil Engineering with a minimum GPA of 67.5% calculated using grades obtained in student’s first attempt of all courses from Levels 2 and 3.

This course investigates a variety of computational methods to facilitate the numerical solution of engineering problems. Emphasis is placed on problem formulation, solution algorithms and programming application. Topics include: solution of non-linear equations (root-finding) systems of linear equations, optimization, curve fitting, numerical integration, and solving ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisite(s):

• MATH 7010

This second mechanics of materials course covers advanced topics including composite beams, unsymmetrical bending, plastic bending, beams on elastic foundations, curved beams, shear flow and torsion in closed and open sections, and elastic stability.
Prerequisite(s):

• Level 5 Civil Engineering standing (or higher).

This course provides an overview of environmental engineering, applying the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to maintain and improve the natural and built environment. Topics include the transport and fate of contaminants in various media (air, water and soil), municipal and industrial (liquid and solid) waste management, contaminated sites, environmental law, principles of environmental assessment and environmental management. Case studies will be presented to give relevant application to these topics.
Prerequisite(s):

• Level 5 Civil Engineering standing (or higher).

This structural analysis course focuses primarily on methods of analysis for indeterminate structures. Topics include influence lines, energy methods, slope-deflection method, matrix structural analysis, limit load analysis and structural modeling using commercially available analysis software. The goal is to derive and apply basic principles of statically determinate and indeterminate structures and use approximate methods, force methods, and displacement methods for statically indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames to determine deformations, internal forces, and external reactions.​
Prerequisite(s):

• Level 5 Civil Engineering standing (or higher).

​This course provides a foundational understanding of the science which underlies electronic sensing and measurement technology. Building on fundamental physical principles from earlier courses in the program, students will be introduced to the science and terminology of transducers as they apply to various physical systems. Students will investigate the operating principles of various fluid pressure, ground and surface water level using conductivity and acoustics, inclination/tilt, strain, temperature, and density (for soil and aggregate) sensors. The depth of coverage will ensure the students understand how to interpret sensor performance properties and inherent limitations. Also included will be an introduction to signal conditioning/processing and digital transmission of data using common communications standards as well as sensor selection and calibration. Labs will allow students to investigate and evaluate various sensors and their performance.
Prerequisite(s):

• Level 5 Civil Engineering standing (or higher).

This engineering mathematics course covers ordinary and partial differential equations. Both analytical solution techniques and computer algebra software solutions are presented. Civil engineering applications are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s):

• Level 5 Civil Engineering standing (or higher).

This course provides a general overview of civil engineering and its role in society. Topics include the built environment, regulation of engineering practice in Canada, sustainable development, equity and ethics and civil engineering challenges for the 21st century.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course covers probability theory, statistical analysis and reliability theory as it applies specifically to civil engineering. Both analytical and numerical solution techniques are presented.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course presents fundamental concepts in fluid mechanics and thermal science. Fluid mechanics topics include fluid properties, conservation laws, laminar and turbulent flow, incompressible and compressible flow, boundary layer theory, similitude and dimensional analysis. Thermal science topics include thermodynamic principles and the theory of heat transfer. Civil engineering applications are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course provides an introduction to the structure and behaviour of engineering materials (alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites). Topics include classification of materials, structure and mechanical properties of engineering materials, monotonic and cyclic stress-strain behaviour, fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion, analytical modeling of material behaviour and testing procedures to ascertain material properties.
Prerequisite(s):

• Level 5 Civil Engineering standing (or higher).

Building on the theory of soil mechanics and geotechnical design presented in Year 2, this course begins with a review of limit states and shallow foundation design. Students are then introduced to the design of deep foundations. Subsequently, the discussion shifts to a more in-depth examination of soil shear strength, slope stability and seepage in geotechnical design and the use of industry standard geotechnical software will be introduced. Students will have the opportunity to work through a geotechnical design from analysis of borehole logs through to developing recommendations.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course considers open-ended, conceptual, preliminary and retrofit design scenarios across the field of civil engineering. Working in groups, students will be presented with the needs and objectives of a project “owner”. The students will explore options to meet those objectives, examine the feasibility of options, compare estimated costs, and prepare a conceptual design of the selected design solution. The students will make oral presentations at critical stages and will produce a project brief, conceptual drawings, a poster and possibly a physical model. The course will be team-taught by Civil Engineering faculty.
Prerequisite(s):

• Completion of Level 5 Civil Engineering.

From ancient Greek myth to modern science fiction, Western culture's depictions of the power of technology have shaped our contemporary views. By analysing selected works of literature, film, TV and Internet sites from different historical periods, students will explore continuities and changes in depictions of technology and its transformative powers.
Prerequisite(s):

• BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.

This course will explore the interrelationship between technology and society. The course will focus on how societal forces shape and are shaped by the meanings, development, spread, and uses of technology. Concepts, perspectives, and arguments from the social sciences and humanities will be studied and applied to analyze connections between society and technology.
Prerequisite(s):

• BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.

This course applies the principles of engineering mechanics to the study of systems under dynamic loading. Topics include: particle and rigid-body dynamics, single-degree-of-freedom vibrations and modal analysis of discrete systems. The theory presented is applied to civil engineering structures.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course explores the field of construction management through a series of real-world case studies. Topics include methods of controlling and directing typical construction projects; management of personnel, equipment, finances, materials, scheduling and safety issues. Delivery of this course may include site visits and guest lecturers from the construction industry.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course covers the principles involved in the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities. Topics include the quality of water supplies, characteristics of wastewater, estimation of water consumption and sewage generation, chemical and physical treatment of water for drinking purposes, wastewater treatment and effluent and sludge disposal.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in CIVL 7060

This course covers advanced topics related to the behaviour and design of reinforced concrete and masonry structures. Topics include design of reinforced concrete members for flexure, shear and torsion per the CSA A23.3 General Method, serviceability considerations (including deflection and crack control); analysis and design of two-way slab systems; design of slender columns, moment-resisting frame systems and wall structures and the design of masonry structures for flexure and axial load according to CSA S304.1.​
Prerequisite(s):

• 55% in CIVL 7021 and 55% in CIVL 7022

In CIVL 7089 students must define and plan the project they will undertake in CIVL 7090 Capstone Design Project. Students form teams that operate like a project team in an engineering firm, and each team is managed by a self-assigned team leader. Students choose a real-life engineering design problem and are required to liaise with an industry contact. Each team is required to prepare a detailed project proposal outlining the scope of work, technical methodology, team organization and structure. To simulate the realities of a professional environment the proposal includes the project schedule and identifies the team members responsible for specific tasks. The design proposals are reviewed and subject to the approval of Civil Engineering Faculty. Course lectures topics include design project management, team-building/soft skills development, and proposal writing.
Prerequisite(s):

• Completion of all levels up to and including Level 6 Civil Engineering.

"The same exactness” should not be expected in all areas of study (Aristotle, The Ethics). Each term this course will aim to put this longstanding methodological principle to the test, by examining a common issue from the standpoint of several disciplines within the humanities and social sciences. Instructors (typically three) from different disciplinary backgrounds will lead students in seminar discussion, debate, and problem solving. The overriding issue to be examined may vary from term to term, as will the combination of disciplines or fields of study – e.g. history of ideas, evolutionary psychology, sociology, philosophy, or cognitive science. The particular topic connecting the chosen disciplines or fields will have an historical dimension, and refer to recent research in the humanities and social sciences. Through this cross-disciplinary approach, seminar participants will be encouraged to think about the benefits and limits of thinking within the methods and approaches of a specific discipline. They will also be encouraged to consider the inevitable trade-offs between scope and precision in each discipline when applied to cross-disciplinary issues. Examples of cross-disciplinary issues may include the following: our dual genetic-cultural origins; differences between computational and human thinking; morality as a function of biological and social influences; the nature and limits of human autonomy; the development of the self in civil society.
Prerequisite(s):

• BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of a university/college first-year social science or humanities course.

This course provides an introduction to earth processes and materials from a civil engineering perspective. Topics include plate tectonics, mineral and rock formation, geological time, rocks structures including faults, surficial processes (glaciers, river, groundwater and shoreline systems), and earthquake causes, wave propagation, magnitudes and intensities. Engineering design implications of geological features such rock structures, surficial material and earthquakes will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s):

• Level 5 Civil Engineering Standing (or higher).

This course investigates a wide range of water resource issues, methods of analysis and solutions. Topics include drainage, flood control, reservoir analysis, hydro-electric power generation, well hydraulics, irrigation and hydrodynamic modeling.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 7020

This course covers various topics on the behaviour and design of steel members and structures. Topics include beam-columns, structural stability, plate girders, composite design, plastic design, connections, and fatigue.
Prerequisite(s):

• 55% in CIVL 7021 and 55% in CIVL 7022

​​This course covers fundamental aspects of engineering law, contracts and project specifications. Topics include contracts, project specifications, sources of law, business organizations, builder's liens, alternative dispute resolution, intellectual property, environmental law, municipal permitting, employment law, the Professional Governance Act, the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, and Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Code of Ethics.​
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​This course introduces the fundamentals of transportation engineering. Topics include highway capacity analysis, traffic flow and queuing theory, traffic signal operations, travel demand forecasting, and Transportation Impact Assessment (TIA). Students will apply this fundamental knowledge to real-world transportation challenges.​
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This is the capstone course of the program in which the student completes a comprehensive civil and/or structural design project. Design philosophy and methods are discussed and explored as they relate to the assigned project for the current year. The project is completed through team work. Each team will submit an engineering report and make an oral presentation. A faculty and/or industry advisor will provide guidance on the scope and direction of the project work as warranted.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 7089 with a prerequisite of S, and at least 18 Level 7 credits + 65% GPA in Levels 5-7

​This course covers economic and non-monetary considerations for making decisions on public and private sector civil and electrical engineering systems. Topics include rational decision making, cost concepts, time-value of money, cost-benefit analysis, and risk and uncertainty.
Prerequisite(s):

• 55% in CIVL 7011 or 50% in MATH 7510 or S in OPMT 7000
• CIVL 7011 - Only for students in the BEng Civil Engineering program; MATH 7510, OPMT 7000 - Only for students in the BEng Electrical Engineering program.

This course is intended to introduce a variety of advanced topics in geotechnical engineering and to reinforce the importance and role of case histories in geotechnical engineering. It will also provide an opportunity for students to hear from local industry members in order to develop an appreciation for current geotechnical practice, and innovative design solutions, and provide examples of life-long learning opportunities. The course will be divided into several main themes, most of which will be highlighted by an industry speaker(s) and/or case history study. Writing skills and the ability to summarize and identify key points from a presentation will also be emphasized. Course topics will vary depending on recent occurrences and local projects but will likely include: a review of site investigation techniques and soil logging and their role in the overall geotechnical design process, geohazards, an introduction to critical state soil mechanics and liquefaction, ground improvement, dam / tailings dam design, geotechnical instrumentation, the observational method, and anchor design.
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 7040

​This course provides a thorough treatment of up-to-date urban storm water management practices. The focus is on the reduction of the impact of urban development on the natural hydrological cycle, flood potential, erosion, and water quality. The course presents the key components of stormwater management in urbanized settings, including legal issues, system assessment, hydraulic modeling, implementation of green storm infrastructure/low impact development and Best Management Practices, impacts of climate change stormwater systems, and monitoring of surface waters and water quality.​
Prerequisite(s):

• CIVL 7020 and CIVL 7060

Building on CIVL 7070, this course covers more advanced topics in structural modeling and analysis. Topics include P-delta analysis, second-order elastic and inelastic analysis and structural modeling using available analysis software. These structural analysis techniques are integrated with the design process of building through project work.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in CIVL 7070

This course investigates the response and design of structures to earthquake loading. Topics include earthquake ground motion and response of single-degree-of-freedom systems to earthquake loading, response spectra and the response spectrum analysis of multi-degree-of-freedom systems; seismic design philosophy and analysis methods per the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC); and application of capacity design.
Prerequisite(s):

• 55% in CIVL 7023 and 55% in CIVL 7072

This course introduces fundamental building science principles with a focus on heat, air, and moisture transfer in buildings. Topics include environmental loads, heat transfer, psychrometrics, airflow through building components, moisture transport, condensation due to vapour diffusion and airflow, and human thermal comfort. Experimental methods to determine hygric properties of materials are addressed, including vapour permeability, isothermal sorption curves, liquid diffusivity, water absorption coefficients, and water retention curves. The theory is illustrated through application of analytical methods, such as the thermal network approach, to problems involving heat and mass transfer through building enclosure assemblies and to energy and mass balance within buildings. Concepts related to surface heat and mass transfer coefficients, sol-air temperature, clear sky long-wave radiation, thermal and moisture storage, sorption hysteresis, angle factors, and mean radiant temperature are covered.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course provides the opportunity for a student to engage in a civil engineering applied research project. Delivery of the course is through directed studies under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Project work can be conducted on an individual basis or in a team format. Students are encouraged to seek out a prospective faculty advisor, which must be secured before registration is permitted.
Prerequisite(s):

• Students must have faculty approval.

​Cooperative Education (Co-op) involves enhancing the educational experience by allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in relevant work placement experiences to develop new skills in a professional setting. The student is employed in a paid position for the duration of the Co-op Work Term placement period, where the student completes productive tasks that relate directly to the core competencies of the Civil Engineering Degree Program. The Co-op position is approved by the Co-op Coordinator. Students in the program attend mandatory pre-employment seminars to enhance their employability prior to their Co-op placement and compete for job postings during the second academic term. During the work term, students are monitored by the Co-op Coordinator. Work placements allow students to network within their industry, which helps in finding employment after graduation.​
Prerequisite(s):

• Successful Application and Admission to the Co-op Program.

​Cooperative Education (Co-op) involves enhancing the educational experience by allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in relevant work placement experiences to develop new skills in a professional setting. The student is employed in a paid position for the duration of the Co-op Work Term placement period, where the student completes productive tasks that relate directly to the core competencies of the Civil Engineering Degree Program. The Co-op position is approved by the Co-op Coordinator. Students in the program attend mandatory pre-employment seminars to enhance their employability prior to their Co-op placement and compete for job postings during the second academic term. During the work term, students are monitored by the Co-op Coordinator. Work placements allow students to network within their industry, which helps in finding employment after graduation.​
Prerequisite(s):

• S in CIVL 5990

​Cooperative Education (Co-op) involves enhancing the educational experience by allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in relevant work placement experiences to develop new skills in a professional setting. The student is employed in a paid position for the duration of the Co-op Work Term placement period, where the student completes productive tasks that relate directly to the core competencies of the Civil Engineering Degree Program. The Co-op position is approved by the Co-op Coordinator. Students in the program attend mandatory pre-employment seminars to enhance their employability prior to their Co-op placement and compete for job postings during the second academic term. During the work term, students are monitored by the Co-op Coordinator. Work placements allow students to network within their industry, which helps in finding employment after graduation.​
Prerequisite(s):

• S in CIVL 6990

​Cooperative Education (Co-op) involves enhancing the educational experience by allowing students to apply classroom knowledge in relevant work placement experiences to develop new skills in a professional setting. The student is employed in a paid position for the duration of the Co-op Work Term placement period, where the student completes productive tasks that relate directly to the core competencies of the Civil Engineering Degree Program. The Co-op position is approved by the Co-op Coordinator. Students in the program attend mandatory pre-employment seminars to enhance their employability prior to their Co-op placement and compete for job postings during the second academic term. During the work term, students are monitored by the Co-op Coordinator. Work placements allow students to network within their industry, which helps in finding employment after graduation.​
Prerequisite(s):

• S in CIVL 7990