Graduate Courses

This is a weekly seminar series that features invited speakers from various   
professional fields related to Sustainability Management.  Speakers are       
 recognized experts from academia, industry, and the government who present on a spectrum of topics ranging from research work to industry projects.  Speakers attend a meet and greet with students, thereby providing valuable networking opportunities for future job seekers in the sustainability field.  Seminars are open to all members of the Stevens community.  Students enrolled for credit will have specific task requirements.

Properties of fluids, fluid statics, mass, energy and momentum conservation principles, flow in pipes, major and minor energy losses, water pumps. Principles of flow in open channels, uniform flow computations, gradually varied flows, design of hydraulic structures, dimensional analyses and similitude principles.

 Principles of engineering hydrology, the hydrologic cycle, rainfall – runoff relationships, hydrographs, hydrologic and hydraulic routing.  Ground water resources.  Planning and management of water resources. Probabilistic methods in water resources, reservoir design, water distribution systems.

his course addresses environmental management and its role in sustainability from multiple perspectives, including but not limited to that of a natural scientist, an engineer, a marketing manager, an economist, an environmental lawyer, and a policy maker.  The course also introduces students to some of the many tools used by environmental managers, such as risk assessment, life cycle analysis, etc.  Students will learn from the course instructor and invited subject matter experts, who will explain in a non-technical manner that is intended for adequate comprehension by students from diverse fields of study on how their respective disciplines contribute to proper management of our environment, thereby making our world more sustainable. 

Structure Health Monitoring (SHM) technology and methodologies are forming an emerging powerful engineering field providing insights into aging of infrastructure, hence contributing to reduce maintenance, to increase sustainability, to enable preservation of structures and prediction of remaining lifetime.  SHM implements damage identification strategies into engineering infrastructure, where damage is defined as changes to material and/or geometry of a system affecting the future performance of the system.  Thorough understanding of SHM methodologies provides future engineers with important knowledge for developing anticipatory economical structural design.  This course introduces the fundamental principles of structure health monitoring (SHM) of civil engineering infrastructure.  The course provides a broad overview of current structure health monitoring technologies, signal processing methodologies and structure performance prediction.  The course directly addresses current deficiencies in structural engineering which lead to lacking infrastructure and exploding maintenance costs.  The students taking this course will learn about the strength and importance of structure health monitoring which is expected to significantly change current structural engineering into intelligent structural engineering with built-in autonomous diagnostics and prognostics.

This course introduces various data analysis techniques in the field of       
sustainability management using statistical tools.  It focuses on             
environmental data analysis as well as quantitative business and social       
science research methods.  Students learn how to design experiments for environmental management studies, how to statistically analyze scientific data, and how to present and report processed data.  Students also learn the  principles of survey design that are standard practices in business and social science sustainability fields, including how to frame survey questionnaire, how to design appropriate survey plans (sample volume, time frame etc.), statistical methods to analyze survey data, and interpret survey results.

This course introduces the fundamental mechanisms of mechanically and environmentally induced aging of metal and composite infrastructure.  Efficient analytical and numerical approaches are discussed to assess aging-induced damage on the material level affecting the load-carrying performance of structural components and the global system, which enables life-cycle assessment of structures.  Further contents of the course are repair and rehabilitation methods of aged infrastructure, and technology to mitigate or even prevent aging.  Thorough understanding of the impact of aging to our metal and composite infrastructure enables future engineers to respond effectively to the infrastructure crisis and exploding maintenance costs the world is facing, and contribute to sustainable design of infrastructure.

This course is tailored fundamentally for non-engineers (environmental        
 scientists, marketing and project managers, economists, environmental lawyers and policy makers), but is also relevant to engineers, which addresses environmental assessment and its role in sustainability management.  The course introduces students to issues and tools relevant to sustainability management practice such as environmental risk management, life cycle assessment, socio-economic impact assessment, environmental economics, total life cycle costing, decision making, resource management, environmental audits, and environmental management systems, along with an overview of the regulatory framework and methodologies used in environmental impact assessment.  Students will learn from the course instructor and carefully selected materials in a soft-technical manner that is intended for adequate   
 comprehension by students from diverse fields of study.

A second course in Mechanics of Materials that will introduce failure criteria, energy methods, beams on elastic foundation, curved beams, unsymmetric bending, buckling and theory of elasticity. The emphasis is on classical problems and solutions without numerical procedures.

Analysis of structures using methods of work, slope deflection and moment distribution; force acceleration and energy methods; variable moments of inertia; continuous beams, trusses and frames; arch analysis; plasticity and limit design; slab and shell structures.

  See EN520 course description.

Parametric modeling links mathematical modeling with spatial modeling.  The course provides a practical introduction to the concepts and application of parametric modeling, using examples from the built environment to apply those techniques at a number of scales ranging from a city-scale urban grid to the individual building elements within it.  The course will be structured around the practical, hands-on application of the techniques addressed, using Grasshopper 3d as the primary parametric programming platform.  The history, theory, and broader applications of computational parametric modeling and design will be periodically addressed where needed and more in-depth reading swill be provided as supplementary texts.

Principles of hydrology and their application to engineering projects, including the hydrologic cycle, measurement and interpretation of hydrologic variables, stochastic hydrology, flood routing and computer simulations in hydrology.

This course is intended to provide graduate students with the tools necessary to simulate the water quality of a complex watershed.  The course will focus on the development of models for examining the water quality and water quantity issues that are associated with watershed management.  Students will learn various modeling technologies from simplistic mass balance models to more complex dynamic models.  The models required for fully understanding the effects of both point and nonpoint sources of pollution on a natural waterway will be examined.  The students will also develop an understanding of how to design a monitoring program to collect the data that are appropriate for simulating a natural system.  Current state and federal guidelines and regulations will be discussed including the development of a wasteload allocation for a point source, a load allocation for a nonpoint source and a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for an impaired waterway. This course will not only provide the student with the tools necessary to simulate a watershed but also provide a keen insight into the watershed management process.  The final project will require the students to work in teams to analyze a specific watershed.

Over the past two decades, there has been a rise in wetland mitigation projects across the country.  The success of a wetland depends mainly on it hydrology.  Central to the course will be the principle of water budgeting. This course will outline the hydrologic principles involved in freshwater and coastal wetland engineering.  Dynamic and steady state mathematical modeling will be presented as techniques to estimate wetland hydrology.

This course will introduce principles and applications of Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques, which are important in design, manufacturing, and maintenance.  Most commonly used methods such as ultrasonic, magnetic, radiography, penetrates, and eddy currents will be discussed.  Physical concepts behind each of these methods as well as practical examples of their applications will be emphasized.

The management of stormwater must be addressed for any modern development or construction project. The interdisciplinary nature of stormwater is relevant to protecting environmental resources and water supplies, preventing combined sewer overflows and local flooding, minimizing pollutant discharges to water bodies, and planning for livable cities. This course will focus on technical design for urban stormwater control, including Green Infrastructure technologies such as living/green roofs, bio-retention, permeable pavement, and conventional solutions such as detention and retention ponds and constructed wetlands. The course will emphasize engineering solutions for practical applications, in the context of regulations imposed by both state and federal agencies.

This course will introduce geographic information systems (GIS).  Students will learn types of spatial data formats, spatial data acquisition, mapping and presenting spatial data, coordinate systems, querying , joining and relating tabular data, GIS data analysis, editing, geodatabase design and metadata development.  Applications of GIS technology are wide-ranging.  Common application areas include transportation, water resources, and environmental engineering, and management of resources.  Specific examples include environmental monitoring and remediation, plant and wildlife species distributions, urban and regional planning, contagious disease monitoring,    
emergency response management, consumer and competitor spatial patterns etc.  Selected GIS applications from different disciplines will be introduced as part of class exercises, homeworks, and projects.  In addition, students will learn essential skills of operating a leading software which will be used to demonstrate and apply the GIS principles.

This course deals with the problems of managing a project. A project is defined as a temporary organization of human and nonhuman resources, within a permanent organization, for the purpose of achieving a specific objective. Both operational and conceptual issues will be considered. Operational issues include definition, planning, implementation, control and evaluation of the project; conceptual issues include project management vs. hierarchical management, matrix organization, project authority, motivation and morale. Cases will include construction management, chemical plant construction and other examples.

This course will discuss both technical and practical aspects of the design of railroad track.  Topics include the individual track components, differing track types, and the understanding of uses and behavior of the entire track structure.  Further topics include horizontal and vertical geometry, including turnouts.  This course will have a practical emphasis, with reference to current design standards and case studies.

An advanced treatment of methods and techniques of soil testing.  It entails the execution of tests, data presentation and data interpretation associated with soil mechanics practice and research.  Tests include soil classification, compaction, shear strength, permeability soil-moisture extraction and soil compressibility.  Use of microcomputers in data reduction and presentation.

This course exposes the student to the physical principles underlying remote sensing of ocean, atmosphere, and land by electromagnetic and acoustic passive and active sensors: radars, lidars, infrared and microwaves thermal sensors, sonars, sodars, infrasound/seismic detectors. Topics include fundamental concepts of electromagnetic and acoustic wave interactions with oceanic, atmospheric, and land environment, as well as with natural and man-made objects. Examples from selected sensors will be used to illustrate the information extraction process, and applications of the data for environmental monitoring, oceanography, meteorology, and security/military objectives.

An introduction to numerical and methods applied to civil and environmental engineering.  Methods for solution of nonlinear equations, systems of linear equations, interpolation, regression, and solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.  Applications include trusses, beams, river oxygen balances and adsorption isotherms.  Several computer projects are required.

Identification and assessment of wind, flood, earthquake, surge, wave, tsunami, erosion, subsidence, and landslide hazards and their associated loading on the built environment, and comprehensive engineering and planning techniques presented to mitigate extreme loads generated by individual and multi-hazards in the natural environment.

Identification, assessment, and risk analysis of river and coastal flood hazards. Introduction to flood plain analysis, surge, and overland wave propagation. Development of flood, surge, and wave load analysis. Presentation of flood hazard mitigation techniques and engineering design of flood proofing techniques.

Ultimate Strength Design of beams, deep beams, slender columns, walls, two-way and plate slabs.  Study of bending, shear, torsion, deflections, shrinkage, creep and temperature effects.  Code Requirements.

Introduction to meteorology presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of atmospheric dynamics.  The course begins with a discussion of the Earth's atmospheric system includingglobal circulation, climate, and the greenhouse effect.  The basic conservation laws and the applications of the basic equations of motion are discussed in the context of synoptic scale meteorology.The thermodynamics of the atmosphere are derived based on the equation of state of the atmosphere with specific emphasison adiabatic and pseudo-adiabatic motions.  The concept of atmospheric stability is presented in terms of the moist and dry lapse rate.  The influence of the planetary boundary layer on atmospheric motions is presented with emphasis on topographic and open ocean frictional effects, temperature discontinuity between land and sea, and the generation of sea breezes.  The mesocale dynamics of tornadoes and hurricanes are discussed as well as the cyclogenesis of extratropical coast allows.  The course makes use of a multitude of web-based prducts including interactive learning sites, weather forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS), tropical predictions from the National Hurrican Center and NWS model outputs (AVN, NGM, ETA, and WAM).

This course will cover the dynamics of meteorology in urban environments.  The course will explore urban heat islands and how they arise, and common circulation patterns impacting cities.  The course will examine ways to measure and model heterogeneous cityscapes and their emission characteristics.   A portion of the course will address transport of airborne contaminants in urban environments.  Sensor technologies and airborne release studies will be examined for insight on transport and dispersion in urban canyons and other heterogeneous environments.  The course will also study the basics of modeling
methodologies (e.g., mesoscale and computational fluid dynamics) as tools to predict urban airflow at various scales.

.   A design oriented course in which geotechnical engineering principles are applied to the computer-aided design of shallow and pile foundations, bulkheads and retaining walls.  The course also deals with advanced soil mechanics concepts as applied to the determination of lateral earth pressures needed for the design of retaining walls.

   This course introduces students to many of the elements that must be addressed to assess the needs for transportation in a community and the impacts of transportation policies and transportation operating systems. The course includes methods for the efficient and safe operation of transport facilities through analysis of capacity, safety, speed, and volume data. The course is intended to provide students with a working knowledge of traffic characteristics, operations, capacity, level of service, and design considerations for traffic problems. Specific transportation engineering materials and case studies will be used to increase the students’ breadth of knowledge and familiarity with the state of the practice in the discipline. Upon completion of the course the student will be prepared to become involved in activities requiring project evaluation of context, assessment of facility siting issues, and preliminary design of transportation facilities in urban and suburban areas (e.g., highways, transit systems, bike lanes and footpaths).                                        

Review of matrix algebra; the strain tensor, including higher order terms; the stress tensor; derivation of the linear form of Hooke's law and the higher order form of Hooke's law; equilibrium equations, boundary conditions and compatibility conditions; applications to the bending and torsion problems; variational and approximate methods of solving the Dirichlet type boundary value problems with particular application to the torsion problem. Fall semester.

Buckling failure of beams, columns, plates and shells in the elastic and plastic range; postbuckling strength of plates; application of variational principles.

Bending of laterally loaded plates of various shapes and edge conditions; large deflection of plates; membrane stresses in shells; bending of cylindrical shells; energy solutions.   Spring semester

Formulation of structural theory based on matrix algebra; discussion of force method and displacement method; use of matrix transformation chain in structural analysis; application to indeterminate structures, space frames, vibration and buckling of structures; computer application.   Spring semester.

Analysis of structures using methods of work, slope deflection and moment distribution; force acceleration and energy methods; variable moments of inertia; continuous beams, trusses and frames; arch analysis; plasticity and limit design; slab and shell structures. Fall semester.

This course will concentrate on the typical highway bridge design and analysis.  The design will be based on the current AASHTO specifications and other applicable codes.  Major topics will include detailing and seismic design considerations.  In addition, emphasis will be placed on inspection procedures and the development of contract plans, specifications and construction cost estimating.  Grading for the course will be based on a midterm exam and a comprehensive design project. Included in the scope of the project will be the design of the superstructure and substructure, the development of influence lines and a construction cost estimate.

Introduction to theory of structural dynamics with emphasis on civil engineering problems.  One-degree systems; lumped parameter and multi-degree systems; approximate methods; analysis and design applications using computers.

A new approach to the overall earthquake-engineering problem is presented in a form that may be utilized by engineering design offices. New earthquake invariants are obtained.  The emphasis is placed on the two major topics (1) damage assessment and (2) structural design, but some consideration is also given to the development of a new "mechanism" theory consistent with deep-foci earthquakes.  The fundamental data bases the sources for the basic hypotheses and the resultant theories are the accelerograms and the isoseismal maps. These lead to temporal and spacewise energy variations that are the key elements in the theoretical approach.

 Wind characteristics; deterministic and stochastic response; static wind effects and building code; effects of lateral forces; dynamic effects; self-excited motion, flutter, galloping and vortex-induced vibration; tornado and hurricane effects; case studies on tall buildings, long-span bridges, etc.

Basic concepts of prestressing, partial loss of prestress, flexural design, shear, torsion, camber, deflection, indeterminate prestressed structures, connections, and prestressed circular tanks.

Potential flows around bodies: Panel singularities methods and conformal mapping methods.  Finite-difference and spectral methods for Poisson equations: numerical inversion of matrices, potential flows in or around irregular domains.  Consistency, stability and convergence of numerical methods: linear stability analysis.  Numerical methods for diffusion equations: methods for ordinary differential equations. One-dimensional Burgers equation: nonlinear problems, Newton iteration, error analysis. Numerical methods for stream function vorticity equations: flows in or around irregular domains.  Current research in computational fluid dynamics: discussions.  Four (4) exercise projects and one (1) examination project will be assigned to each student.

A course of lectures dealing with the design, performance and quality control of earth supporting structures.  It includes an outline of the available methods of evaluating slope stability by field studies, numerical computer analysis and hand calculations.  Finally, the last portion of the course covers the principles involved in the design and construction of earth and rockfill dams including such topics as soil compaction, hydraulic fill dams, design criteria, seepage control, slope stability analyses, seismic design and case history studies.

The design of an effective and proper system for the distribution of potable water for domestic, institutional, commercial, and industrial use, requires an understanding of the principles of planning, design and construction of pipe networks.  This course will focus on the critical elements of planning, design, and modeling of a water distribution systems.

Drainage design includes watershed analysis combined with hydrologic and hydraulic computations.  The basic laws of drainage design will be discussed including the environmental and economic implications. Regulations pertinent to the area will also be addressed.  Concepts of open channel, pressure and gravity flow will be discussed.  Mathematical and computer models will be used to educate the engineer in the techniques available in industry.  These models combined with the mathematical principals presented will aid the engineer in developing the best possible design for a particular region.

The course is focused on modeling components of the hydrologic cycle across different spatio-temporal scales for natural and developed watersheds. Students will conduct in-depth quantitative modeling approaches at various stages of the hydrologic cycle including, evaporation, infiltration, surface runoff and routing using state-of-art hydrologic models that are widely used in engineering practices. The modeling implementation will include data collection, inputs pre-processing, outputs post-processing and analysis, to provide insights on specific water quantity and quality problems. The limitations and uncertainties associated with different hydrologic process representations will be studied as well. The hydrological models to be used are freely available and mainly open-source. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based Pre- and post-processing tools and the widely used open-source software statistical data analysis and graphics will be used to prepare inputs and analyze outputs.

The objective of the course is to provide the students with exposure to the geotechnical nature of environmental problems. The topics covered include: principles of geochemistry, contaminant transport and hydrogeology; an overview of landfill liners and other disposal facilities and their design, construction, safe operation, performance monitoring, structural and physicochemical stability; an overview of the general principles governing the design, implementation and monitoring of existing remediation technologies with special emphasis on stabilization/solidification, vapor extraction, bioremediation, soil washing, pump and treat, cover systems and alternative containment systems such as slurry walls. A concurrent laboratory section introduces the student to the chemical analyses, absorption behavior, mineralogical and crystallographical identification and characterization of various waste forms as they pertain to surface chemistry considerations. The main emphasis of the course consists of providing hands-on experience with analyses involving the use of spectrometric, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscope equipment. See EN654 course description.

Transportation systems are the backbone of cities, communities, and the        economy.  This course aims at teaching students how to use transportation technologies and management strategies to develop effective policies and to achieve sustainable transportation systems.  Throughout the course various quantitative decision making methods and tools including decision trees, benefit-cost and cost-effective analyses, and more advanced decision and risk analysis methods including sensitivity analysis, and multi-attribute simulations will be examined.  Transportation case studies will be assessed and analyzed using these techniques and tools.  By the end of the course students should be able to quantitatively assess transportation systems and their implications on environment, energy issues, land-use, economic development and equity as well as stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities to make holistic decisions and policy choices.  Integration of risk and uncertainty into formal methods is a fundamental component of this course, which tells us how confident we should be in our analyses while formulating/revising policies.

Ultimate Strength Design, deep beams, torsion, deflections, shrinkage, creep and temperature effects, biaxially loaded columns, slender columns, walls, two-way and plate slabs.

An introduction to the applied nonlinear regression, multiple regression and time-series methods for modeling civil and environmental engineering processes.  Topics include: coefficient estimation of linear and nonlinear models; construction of multivariate transfer function models; modeling of linear and nonlinear systems; forecast and prediction using multiple regression and time series models; statistical quality control techniques; ANOVA tables and analysis of model residuals. Applications include monitoring and control of wastewater treatment plants, hydrologic-climatic histories of watercourses, and curve-fitting of experimental and field data.

A concise introduction for advanced undergraduate and graduate engineering students.  Includes numerical discretization, finite-differences, variational principle, weighted residual method, Galerkin approximations, continuous and piecewise-defined basis functions, finite-element methods, computer coding of one-dimensional problems, triangular elements - coding of two-dimensional problems, time-dependent problems.

This course will provide an understanding of the hydraulic equipment design associated with integrated water and wastewater facilities. Topics include manifold pipe flow, sludge flow, multiport diffusers, open channel flow, flow measurement, hydraulic control points, chemical feed hydraulics, pump and valve selection and hydraulics, and use of computer tools for pump selection and sizing.

Development of advective-diffusion equations for conservative and non-conservative substances.  Fickian diffusion, turbulent diffusion, shear flow dispersion.  Description and specification of mixing processes in rivers, reservoirs and estuaries.  Methods and analyses of conservative dye tracer studies.  Monte Carlo simulations of diffusion processes, and numerical models for simulation of advection diffusion processes in rivers and estuaries.

Fundamentals of open channel flows; types of open channels and their properties; velocity distribution in open channels. Specific energy, momentum and specific force principles; critical flows; principles of uniform flow and its computation.  Gradually varied flow; channel transitions and controls. Rapidly varied flow; hydraulic jump and energy dissipaters.  Unsteady flows; waves and wave propagation; flood routing.  Applications of numerical methods in hydraulic engineering.

Design of small canal and small dam structures including sharp and broad crested weirs, stilling basins, energy dissipaters, spillways, gates, flumes, sluice gates, erosion control structures and transmission pipe lines.

Introduction to meteorology presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of atmospheric dynamics. The course begins with a discussion of the Earth’s atmospheric system including global circulation, climate and the greenhouse effect. The basic conservation laws and the applications of the basic equations of motion are discussed in the context of synoptic scale meteorology. The thermodynamics of the atmosphere are derived based on the equation of state of the atmosphere with specific emphasis on adiabatic and pseudo-adiabatic motions. The concept of atmospheric stability is presented in terms of the moist and dry lapse rate. The influence of the planetary boundary layer on atmospheric motions is presented with emphasis on topographic and open-ocean frictional effects, temperature discontinuity between land and sea and the generation of sea breezes. The mesoscale dynamics of tornadoes and hurricanes are discussed as well as the cyclogenesis of extratropical coast allows. The course makes use of a multitude of web-based products including interactive learning sites, weather forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS), tropical predictions from the National Hurricane Center and NWS model outputs (AVN, NGM, ETA, and WAM).

This course will provide students an opportunity to develop research and      
analytical skills needed to design an independent project in sustainability   
management.  In the first part of the course, students will learn how to      
collect and analyze information from available literature, how to organize    
conceptual ideas logically and formulate a research proposal, and how to      
review and present proposals.  The second part of the course will focus on    
studying published articles and project reports on how to design project      
tasks, how to analyze scientific, engineering, and survey data, and how to    
present and report processed data.  Final products will include a proposal    
clearly identifying the goals of a sustainability project and proposing       
methods to fulfill the goals, plus a “mock” journal article based on real life
natural science or social science sustainability data that will be provided to
students depending on their disciplinary backgrounds.

Please contact the Registrar for more information.
Phone: (201)216-5555
Fax: (201)216-8030
E-mail: registrar@stevens.edu

This graduate course will introduce the applications of multiscale theory and computational techniques in the fields of materials and mechanics. Students will obtain fundamental knowledge on homogenization and heterogeneous materials, and be exposed to various sequential and concurrent multiscale techniques. The first half of the course will be focused on the homogenization theory and its applications in heterogeneous materials. In the second half multiscale computational techniques will be addressed through multiscale finite element methods and atomistic/continuum computing. Students are expected to develop their own course projects based on their research interests and the relevant topics learned from the course.

This graduate course will introduce the applications of multiscale theory and computational techniques in the fields of materials and mechanics. Students will obtain fundamental knowledge on homogenization and heterogeneous materials, and be exposed to various sequential and concurrent multiscale techniques. The first half of the course will be focused on the homogenization theory and its applications in heterogeneous materials. In the second half multiscale computational techniques will be addressed through multiscale finite element methods and atomistic/continuum computing. Students are expected to develop their own course projects based on their research interests and the relevant topics learned from the course.

This course will focus on the design of hydraulic structures including small dams, spillways, weirs and culverts. These are complex structures, the design of which must account for the water forces, which act upon them as well as their impacts upstream and downstream. Structural topics will be covered along with backwater curves and downstream effects. Models such as the US Army HEC II and HEC RAS will be used to model the associated hydraulic impacts of these structures. Structural models will also be used were appropriate to assist in the design of the structures. Environmental and economic implications of hydraulic structures will also be addressed.

Advanced topics in soil mechanics and geotechnology. Application of theory of elasticity to geotechnical problems; two and three dimensional consolidation theories; settlement analysis, strength of soils.

An advanced seminar course concerned with recent research developments in civil engineering. Areas of concentration can be in Structures, Geotechnical, Earthquake, or Environmental Engineering. The topics are subject to current faculty and student interests. The student must have completed certain prerequisite courses and can enroll only with the consent of the instructor.

One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Master of Engineering (Civil).

A thorough investigation of an advanced research topic under the direction of a faculty member.

One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Civil Engineer.

For the degree of Master of Engineering (Civil).

Design project for the degree of Civil Engineer.

Original research of advanced level in Civil Engineering, which may serve as the topics for the dissertations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

This is a weekly seminar series that features invited speakers from various   
professional fields related to Sustainability Management.  Speakers are       
recognized experts from academia, industry, and the government who present on a spectrum of topics ranging from research work to industry projects.  Speakers attend a meet and greet with student, thereby providing valuable  networking opportunities for future job seekers in the sustainability field.  Seminars are open to all members of the Stevens community.  Students enrolled for credit will have specific task requirements. 

 This course will focus on the relationship and impact that   international
 relations, international business, and foreign policy have   on world trade,
 commerce, and finance.  The course will provide the   student with a better
 understanding of how the complexity of international   differences affects
 political, economic, and cultural behaviors.  Among the   topics for discussion: the content and scope of international politics, the   international struggle for power, the role and impact of non-governmental   organizations, foreign policy as a tool for promoting international commerce, the   role of international law and world public opinion, the rise of   regionalism, the political economy of international trade.

An introduction to environmental engineering, including: environmental legislation; water usage and conservation; water chemistry including pH and alkalinity relationships, solubility and phase equilibria; environmental biology; fate and transport of contaminants in lakes, streams and groundwater; design and analysis of mechanical, physicochemical and biochemical water and wastewater treatment processes.

An introduction to the principles and control of air pollution, including: types and measurement of air pollution; air pollution chemistry; atmospheric dispersion modeling; compressible fluid flow; particle dynamics; ventilation systems; inertial devices; electrostatic precipitators; scrubbers; filters; absorption and adsorption; combustion; and condensation.

his course addresses environmental management and its role in sustainability from multiple perspectives, including but not limited to that of a natural    
scientist, an engineer, a marketing manager, an economist, an environmental lawyer, and a policy maker.  The course also introduces students to some of the many tools used by environmental managers, such as risk assessment, life cycle analysis, etc.  Students will learn from the course instructor and invited subject matter experts, who will explain in a non-technical manner that is intended for adequate comprehension by students from diverse fields of study on how their respective disciplines contribute to proper management of our environment, thereby making our world more sustainable. 

This course introduces various data analysis techniques in the field of       
sustainability management using statistical tools.  It focuses on             
environmental data analysis as well as quantitative business and social       
science research methods.  Students learn how to design experiments for environmental management studies, how to statistically analyze scientific data, and how to present and report processed data.  Students also learn the  principles of survey design that are standard practices in business and social science sustainability fields, including how to frame survey questionnaire, how to design appropriate survey plans (sample volume, time frame etc.), statistical methods to analyze survey data, and interpret survey results.

This course is tailored fundamentally for non-engineers (environmental        
 scientists, marketing and project managers, economists, environmental lawyers 
 and policy makers), but is also relevant to engineers, which addresses        
 environmental assessment and its role in sustainability management.  The      
 course introduces students to issues and tools relevant to sustainability     
 management practice such as environmental risk management, life cycle         
 assessment, socio-economic impact assessment, environmental economics, total  
 life cycle costing, decision making, resource management, environmental       
 audits, and environmental management systems, along with an overview of the   
 regulatory framework and methodologies used in environmental impact           
 assessment.  Students will learn from the course instructor and carefully     
 selected materials in a soft-technical manner that is intended for adequate   
 comprehension by students from diverse fields of study.

An overview of soil mineralogy, soil formation, chemistry, and composition. Influence of the above factors in environmental engineering properties; study of colloidal phenomena; fate and transport of trace metals in sediments, soil fabric, and structure; conduction phenomena; and compressibility, strength, deformation properties, and stress-strain-time effects, as they pertain to environmental geotechnology applications (i.e., contaminated soil remediation, soil/solid waste stabilization, waste containment alternatives, soil-water-contaminant interactions, and contaminant transport).

This course assesses current and potential future energy systems, covers resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use, and emphasizes meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Topics relevant to renewable and conventional energy technologies will be presented including fossil fuels, combustion, environmental effects, carbon sequestration, nuclear power, wind power, solar energy, hydrogen, and fuel cells.  Key attributes will be described within a framework that aids in evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic, and environmental goals.

Description of fundamental processes in natural and engineered systems, including intermedia transport of contaminants between environmental compartments (air, water, soil, and biota) and chemical and biochemical transformations within these compartments.

The impact of engineering projects on the physical, cultural, and socioeconomic environment, and preparation of environmental impact statements, regulatory framework, and compliance procedures. Topics include: major federal and state environmental regulations, environmental permitting processes, environmental impact analysis and assessment, risk assessment and risk management, and regulatory compliance.

This course addresses the environmental management of engineering projects from the research through the development, operation, maintenance, and ultimate disposal phases. Topics include: impacts of exploitation of raw materials and energy resources and transportation; pollution from use and ultimate disposal of products; and economics of environmental resources.

The purpose of this course is to teach engineers how to incorporate environmental principles in the design and manufacturing of various products and engineering systems. Topics include: economics and cost-benefit analysis, pollution prevention, recycling, concurrent design, facility citing, risk perception, and case studies.

There is little doubt that the different types of risk assessment - health, safety, and ecological - are playing an increasingly important role in environmental decision-making and risk management. Guided by several examples and case studies, participants in this course learn to understand the basic concepts of environmental hazards and the different types of risk assessment. The student will conduct human health risk assessments and appreciate the wide array of applications, as well as the advantages and limitations of risk assessments; interpret and present the results of risk assessments to provide linkages with risk management; and apply the principles of integrated risk management.

An introduction to the science underlying the description of atmospheric processes and air pollution control, including: composition of atmosphere; sources, transport, and fate of pollutants; chemical and photochemical reactions; properties of aerosols and effects of air pollution on climate and water; and adsorption, absorption, filtration, and chemical destruction pollutants in air pollution control systems.

Soil is a mixture of inorganic and organic solids, air, water, and microorganisms. Soil affects the environmental chemistry through the interactions at solution-solid and air-solid interfaces, and the soil in turn is affected by the environmental and human activities. Soil science is not only important to agriculture, but also to diverse fields, such as environmental engineering, biogeochemistry, and hydrology. This course will enable students to understand the chemical properties of soil, soil minerals, natural surfaces, and mechanisms regulating solute chemistry in soil solutions. The fate and transport of inorganic and organic pollutants in soil and soil remediation technologies are discussed. One year of introductory chemistry is required for students who want to take this course.

Fundamental and advanced topics in groundwater engineering analysis and design. Aquifers and well aquifer relationships; aquifer tests by well methods; in situ permeability determination; and flow nets. Seepage principles and seepage control measures; filter and drain design; and computer methods in groundwater engineering.

Most processes in petroleum and chemical industries utilize catalytic reactions. Moreover, many emerging technologies in the energy sector and in green chemistry for sustainability rely on catalysis. This course provides the fundamentals of synthesis, characterization and testing of catalytic materials with an emphasis on metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, the most widely used class of catalysts. Methodologies for development of molecular-level reaction mechanisms, material structure-activity relations and kinetic models are described. The course is essential for anyone planning a career in the chemical industry. It is recommended for all professionals working with nanoparticles and also with diverse applications where the solid-gas interface is important.

This course exposes the student to the physical principles underlying remote sensing of ocean, atmosphere, and land by electromagnetic and acoustic passive and active sensors: radars, lidars, infrared and microwaves thermal sensors, sonars, sodars, infrasound/seismic detectors. Topics include fundamental concepts of electromagnetic and acoustic wave interactions with oceanic, atmospheric, and land environment, as well as with natural and man-made objects. Examples from selected sensors will be used to illustrate the information extraction process, and applications of the data for environmental monitoring, oceanography, meteorology, and security/military objectives.

Principles of environmental reactions with emphasis on aquatic chemistry; reaction and phase equilibria; acid-base and carbonate systems; oxidation-reduction; colloids; organic contaminants classes, sources, and fates; groundwater chemistry; and atmospheric chemistry.

A study of the chemical and physical operation involved in treatment of potable water, industrial process water, and wastewater effluent; topics include chemical precipitation, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, ion exchange, oxidation, adsorption, flotation, and membrane processes. A physical-chemical treatment plant design project is an integral part of the course. The approach of unit operations and unit processes is stressed.

Biological basis of wastewater treatment; river systems and wastewater treatment works analogy; population dynamics; food sources; aerobic and anaerobic systems; reaction kinetics and parameters affecting waste removal; fundamentals of mass transfer and gas transfer; trickling filter, and activated sludge process; aerated lagoons; stabilization ponds; nitrification; denitrification; sludge concentration; aerobic sludge digestion; anaerobic sludge digestio and sludge conditioning; sludge drying, vacuum filtration; and incineration and ocean disposal. A biological treatment plant design project is an integral part of the course.

A survey of biological topics concerning the environment: ecology, population dynamics, pollution microbiology, aquatic biology, bioconcentration, limnology, stream sanitation, nutrient cycles, and toxicology.

A comprehensive introduction to hazardous waste management, including laws and regulations, identification and analysis, risk assessment, and techniques and technologies for control and treatment.

A survey of legal and regulatory approaches to environmental protection. Topics include: environmental ethics, National Environmental Policy Act, State and Federal environmental agencies; and the Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Superfund, Resource Recovery and Conservation Act, Right-to-Know, Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act, and wetlands protection.

Course presents Quality Risk Management, including Risk-Based Compliance for Cross Contamination, Occupational Safety, and Environmental Protection. Addresses the issues of occupational exposure to high hazard pharmaceutical compounds, and product-to-product cross contamination in multipurpose facilities. Explores issues that a pharmaceutical professional needs to understand regarding projects that put the workforce or product at risk and, in the case of product exposure, impact product quality and regulatory scrutiny. Included are emission sources and essentials, routes of exposure, toxicology, safety and regulatory limits of exposure, exposure control for facilities and processes, quantitative risk assessment, and mitigation techniques.

Transportation infrastructure has a strong impact on urban land use patterns and congestion, both of which result in profound environmental economic and social impacts.  Hence, the development of a sustainable transportation infrastructure requires the integration of social, environmental and economic considerations into transportation engineering design activities addressing macroscopic considerations, including transportation systems (from the subcomponents to the supporting infrastructure) and their interactions with other urban systems.  This course introduces the students to the tools and methodologies to achieve such integration.

This course covers the environmental and health aspects of nanotechnology. It presents an overview of nanotechnology along with characterization and properties of nanomaterials. The course material covers the biotoxicity and ecotoxicity of nanomaterials. A sizable part of the course is devoted to discussions about the application of nanotechnology for environmental remediation along with discussions about fate and transport of nanomaterials. Special emphasis is given to risk assessment and risk management of nanomaterials, ethical and legal aspects of nanotechnology, and nano-industry and nano-entrepreneurship.

This course is designed to introduce students to the state-of-the-art techniques in spill response planning. Numerical and analytical techniques for the prediction of fate and effects of in-water spills are discussed. Spill cleanup technologies are introduced, including mechanical (e.g., booms and skimmers), chemical (e.g., dispersants), and biological. Students are instructed in the essential steps toward developing an effective spill response plan. Special attention is paid to the influence of spill characteristics and environmental factors - waves, currents, shoreline geometry, sensitive ecological areas, etc. - in the selection of an appropriate planning strategy. Examples are given of existing spill response plans in the New York/New Jersey region, and case studies of actual spills are discussed as a means of providing students with an understanding of the complexities of operational spill response planning.

 Laboratory verification of theoretical concepts involved   in design and
 analysis of unit operations and unit processes for   environmental pollution
 control and conservation.  Laboratory investigations   include mixing, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration,   vacuum operations,
 flotation, disinfection, corrosion control, chemical   precipitation, adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes, biological   oxidation and
 anaerobic digestion.

Soil is a mixture of inorganic and organic solids, air,   water, and  microorganisms.  Soil affects the environmental chemistry   through the  interactions at solution-solid and air-solid interfaces,   and the soil in turn  is affected by the environmental and human activities.   Soil science is not  only important to agriculture, but also to diverse fields,   such as  environmental engineering, biogeochemistry, and hydrology.   This course will  enable students to understand the chemical properties of   soil, soil minerals,  natural of surfaces, and mechanisms regulating solute   chemistry in soil  solutions.  The fate and transport of inorganic and   organic pollutants in  soil, and soil remediation technologies are discussed.

The objective of the course is to provide the students with exposure to the geotechnical nature of environmental problems. The topics covered include: principles of geochemistry, contaminant transport, and hydrogeology; an overview of landfill liners and other disposal facilities and their design, construction, safe operation, performance monitoring, structural, and physicochemical stability; an overview of the general principles governing the design, implementation, and monitoring of existing remediation technologies with special emphasis on stabilization/solidification, vapor extraction, bioremediation, soil washing, pump and treat, cover systems, and alternative containment systems such as slurry walls. A concurrent laboratory section introduces the student to the chemical analyses, absorption behavior, mineralogical, and crystallographical identification and characterization of various waste forms as they pertain to surface chemistry considerations. The main emphasis of the course consists of providing hands-on experience with analyses involving the use of spectrometric, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscope equipment.

Incorporation of fundamental reaction and transport phenomena into mass balances to describe the fate and transport of contaminants in lakes, rivers, estuaries, groundwater, the atmosphere, and in pollution-control processes. Several computer projects involving numerical solutions of models are required.

This course deals with processes in the coastal ocean and in estuaries that affect the transport and dispersion of materials floating on the surface, dissolved in the water or in suspension. Topics include: fundamentals of surface wave mechanics, wind-generated surface waves, wind-generated currents, Ekman transport and upwelling, estuarine characteristics and buoyancy-driven circulation, and estuarine-coastal ocean exchange processes.

Fundamental concepts in groundwater hydrology and pollution, occurrence, and movement of groundwater; flow nets; well hydraulics; and numerical methods in groundwater hydraulics. Chemical properties of groundwater, sources, and effects of contamination; principles of mathematical modeling of containment transport in groundwater; and numerical methods in groundwater pollution.

This course will provide the student with a thorough understanding of soil and groundwater remediation technologies including fundamental principles, site applicability, remedial alternatives, and selection, planning and design of remedial systems, field implementation and economics.

This course will provide students an opportunity to develop research and      
analytical skills needed to design an independent project in sustainability   
management.  In the first part of the course, students will learn how to      
collect and analyze information from available literature, how to organize    
conceptual ideas logically and formulate a research proposal, and how to      
review and present proposals.  The second part of the course will focus on    
studying published articles and project reports on how to design project      
tasks, how to analyze scientific, engineering, and survey data, and how to    
present and report processed data.  Final products will include a proposal    
clearly identifying the goals of a sustainability project and proposing       
methods to fulfill the goals, plus a “mock” journal article based on real life
natural science or social science sustainability data that will be provided to
students depending on their disciplinary backgrounds.

International graduate students may arrange an internship or paying position off campus and receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) credit via this course provided that the course constitutes and integral part of their educational program.  Students must maintain their full time status while receiving CPT.  Prior approval of the program director is required for enrollment.  To justify enrollment, the student must have a concrete commitment from a specific employer for a specific project, and must provide to the program director for his/her approval a description of the project plus a statement from the employer that he/she intends to employ the student.  This information must be provided to the program director with sufficient advance notice so that the program director has time to review the materials and determine if the project is appropriate.  During the semester, the student must submit written progress reports.  At the end of the semester, the student must submit for grading a written report that describes his/her activities during that semester, even if the activity remains ongoing.  This is a one-credit course that may be repeated up to a total of three credits.

An advanced treatment of flow and mass transport in porous media; fluid and porous matrix properties; mathematical description of flow and mass transport in fully and partially saturated soils; diffusion and hydrodynamic dispersion processes; analytical-numerical and conformal mapping techniques for the solution of the governing equations; development of computer models for prediction of flow and contaminant transport in variably saturated soils.

Principles of process design and economics are integrated through open-ended problem-solving situations. Topics include process selection, feasibility studies, equipment design and scale-up, costing and economics, optimization, process identification and control, operation and maintenance, and permitting and other regulatory issues.

Advanced topics in separation processes for environmental applications in the mass and energy transfer areas. Topics include distillation, absorption, stripping, membrane-based separation processes, thermal destruction of hazardous wastes, supercritical fluid extraction for soils and solid wastes, utilization and development of computer models for process plant design, optimization, and simulation.

An investigation of tools to identify nonlinear processes and relationships. Mathematical tools covered include nonlinear regression, artificial neural networks, and multivariate polynomial regression. Applications include mass transfer correlations, prediction of drinking water quality, and modeling of wastewater treatment processes. Prerequisites: CE 679 or equivalent, and permission of instructor.

One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Master of Engineering (Environmental).

A thorough investigation of an advanced research topic under the direction of a faculty member. The course is open to students who are or plan to be doctoral candidates. One to six credits for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

For the degree of Master of Engineering (Environmental). Five to ten credits with departmental approval.

Original research of advanced level in Environmental Engineering which may serve as the topic for the dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Credits to be arranged.

Geophysical description of the earth; the extent, shape. and structure of ocean basins; relief of the sea floor; chemistry of sea water; geochemical balances; physical properties of water and sea water; solar and terrestrial radiation; evaporation and precipitation over the oceans; dissolved gases in sea water; distribution of variables; and general oceanic circulation.

Seminar course in which you report on selected topics in ocean engineering. Emphasis is on the problems encountered in performing engineering tasks in the ocean and methods employed to surmount them. Students are encouraged to devise alternate methods to improve existing techniques.

An introductory course intended to acquaint students with the various components of maritime systems, including shorefront and inland infrastructure and waterborne (vessel) transportation technologies. Students are introduced to the concepts of port and marine terminal design, cargo handling equipment and optimization, and intermodal transportation networks. The course emphasizes the application of new and emerging technologies to enhance port productivity, drawing on developments within an array of fields, including naval architecture, civil and ocean engineering, and systems engineering. Students are provided with practical examples of the application of these concepts in actual port design projects.

This course introduces the fundamental principles of urban oceanography by providing a broad overview of all the interacting processes that shape urban ocean ecosystems. The course investigates the geologic history of many urban area waters, in addition to the physics, chemistry, and biology of the waters, while emphasizing how man has significantly influenced how these systems behave.  The course includes studying the local waters that surround us, such as the New York-New Jersey Estuary, the Hudson River and the East River. Via field expeditions on an Institute research vessel, students will experience first hand field sampling, data reduction and analysis of field data, and interpretation of processes. Their investigation results will be prepared as a cooperative class report.

This course surveys the principal concepts and methods of fluid dynamics.      Topics include mass conservation, momentum, and energy equations for continua, the Navier-Stokes equation for viscous flows, boundary layers and separation, circulation and vorticity theorems, potential flow, an introduction to turbulence, turbulence closure, and lift and drag.  Other topics might include geophysical fluid dynamics of coastal waters, and computational fluid dynamics.  Emphasis is placed on being able to formulate and solve typical problems of engineering importance. 

This course is intended to provide a basic understanding
of the ocean environment, hydrodynamic loads and the design of marine
and coastal structures.  Basic hydrodynamics and linear wave theory
will be introduced. Essential elements of coastal structure design will be
covered including: the determination of design parameters, hydraulic performance,and structural stability.  Interaction between floating and fixed marine structures such as vessels and off-shore platform components will beintroduced through the following topics: hydrodynamic loads based on linear wave theory; breaking wave loads; application of Morisons equation in load predictions; fluid-induced vibration phenomena such as vortex-induced vibration and flutter; and motion response of floating structures to wave excitation.  The  discussion of these topics will emphasize application for engineering analysis.

“Living Shorelines” refers to an innovative approach to stabilizing eroding shorelines that integrates traditional coastal engineering concepts, with elements of bioengineering and coastal ecology.  The goal is to create a stable, resilient shoreline that enhances the natural ecosystem.  This course is designed to fit an industry need for engineers that are familiar with traditional coastal engineering concepts as well as ecology and/or bioengineering.  This will be accomplished through lectures focused on the characteristics of natural organisms (flora and fauna) that contribute to the stability and ecological enhancement of traditional coastal structures.  Some of the topics to be presented in this class include evaluating site conditions, integrating ecological considerations with engineering requirements, determining representative costs and understanding project regulations. A significant portion of the class will be dedicated to developing designs for living shorelines projects in New York and New Jersey.  Special topics will be addressed through guest lectures and field trips. 

Overview of maritime industry; types and purposes of commercial and naval ships; introduction to various disciplines of naval engineering; concepts of hydrostatics, resistance, and propulsion; overview of ship systems and general arrangements; introduction to towing tanks and model testing methodology; overview of preliminary ship design with brief group design project; and basics of ship building, operation, repair, and maintenance.

Basic principles and design calculations in naval architecture; terminology, delineation of hull form, loading and stability, trim, and effects of flooding; freeboard and tonnage regulations; introduction to design of hull structure; nature of resistance and its variation with hull form and proportions; and introduction to propellers and propulsion. Basic theories in maneuvering and sea-keeping characteristics, computer application in naval architecture, and ship design.

Basic principles and design calculations in naval architecture as an extension of OE 525 PNA course with emphasis placed on the application of computers. Computer-aided studies of hull-forms, intact stability, damaged stability, resistance and propulsion characteristics, course-keeping analysis, and ship motion predictions. Problems in the area of naval architecture will be considered on computers through time-sharing systems.

Solution of problems in naval architecture through model testing, actually conducting a wide variety of model tests at Davidson Laboratory, and prediction of prototype performance.

Computer-aided design procedures to achieve mission requirements for various ship types through design spirals. Determination of major dimension and performance analysis during preliminary design stage. Computer graphics on mainframe and microcomputers as design tools. Pertinent design procedures are covered in a computer-aided manner.

This course introduces students to international and national safety and security issues of importance to officials in the maritime industry, including the UN International Maritime Organization, U.S. Coast Guard, vessel owners and operators, marine facility management, and Port Authorities.  Risk-based analyses are performed to assess safety and security concerns related to vessel and shore labor practices, navigational safety including cargo (e.g., oil spills) and vessel traffic (e.g., collisions) movements, Maritime Domain Awareness, sensor technology, and potential terrorist activities. Students receive instruction in the procedures required for the identification, analysis, prevention, and mitigation of safety and security problems associated with the various threats to human safety, vessels, critical infrastructure, and sensitive marine environments. Students are introduced to the concepts of risk assessment and management, vessel traffic management systems, ship and port security planning, facility contingency planning, and event response planning.  State, Federal, and international regulations and guidelines related to maritime safety and security are discussed. Case studies from the New York/New Jersey region and other port regions are employed in the delivery of this instruction.

Calculation of hydrostatic curves to determine trim and sinkage of sailing yachts, static and dynamic stability, calculation of resistance and side force by expansion of tank test results, sail force coefficients, prediction of comparative performance based on tank test results, application of lifting surface theory to the design of keel and rudder, and consideration of structural strength and stiffness.

This course is the first one of a two-course sequence and the focus will be on marine engineerign aspects and machinery considerations.  Topics covered in this course include: Diesel engines, steam turbines and gas turbines as marine prime movers. Thermodynamic cycles, ratings, matching to loads. Engine-propeller matching. Mechanical transmission of power to marine loads. Ship Design Process, Mission and Owner's Requirements, Regulatory and Classification Requirements, Design/Production Integration and Ship Building Process.

This is the second part of a two-course sequence where the focus is on shipboard electrical power systems and other components of ship design that are not covered in the first part.  Topics covered in this course include: Electric Power Generation and Electric Propulsion, Integrated marine electrical plants, electric load calculations, auxiliary systems, combat systems, ship systems integration, human factors in ship design, general arrangement design, contracts and specifications, cost estimating and ship preservation.

Study of the underlying physical realities of a possible terrorist attack consisting of an explosion and release of radioactive materials comparable to that experienced at Hiroshima; other catastrophic nuclear events including radiological weapons and destruction of a nuclear power plant are considered; the basic science and technology needed to understand these threats; an historical perspective is taken. Given that the most likely delivery, by terrorists, of a nuclear device would be waterborne, and given that many nuclear reactors are positioned on the coast or on the banks of large rivers, the course has a maritime security orientation. While focused on helping prepare students to work in fields that would prevent these events, attention is also devoted to the responses to and recovery from such events, with particular attention to analysis of radioactivity dispersal and strategies for limiting the impact of radiation and fallout. Prerequisite knowledge: for graduate students - an undergraduate degree in a field of science or engineering; for undergraduate students - completion of freshman and sophomore courses in a science or engineering program.

Basic ocean measurements and instrumentation, sampling requirements, data processing, analysis, and presentation. Prerequisite: Completion of an undergraduate probability and statistics course.

The course is intended to acquaint students with environmental acoustics and the application of acoustic waves to remote environmental monitoring. Students will learn how to measure and suppress environmental noise and how underwater acoustic systems are used for remote measurements of various ocean and river parameters, including: bottom profile, surface waves, current, bubble and fish density, etc. The course also surveys recent developments in acoustic tomography, including global warming control. Students will be asked to write a research paper on the application of acquired methods to remote acoustic measurements conducted at Stevens.

The course is intended to acquaint students with environmental acoustics and the application of acoustic waves to remote environmental monitoring. Students will learn how to measure and suppress environmental noise and how underwater acoustic systems are used for remote measurements of various ocean and river parameters, including: bottom profile, surface waves, current, bubble and fish density, etc. The course also surveys recent developments in acoustic tomography, including global warming control. Students will be asked to write a research paper on the application of acquired methods to remote acoustic measurements conducted at Stevens.

This course exposes the student to the physical principles underlying remote sensing of ocean, atmosphere, and land by electromagnetic and acoustic passive and active sensors: radars, lidars, infrared and microwaves thermal sensors, sonars, sodars, infrasound/seismic detectors. Topics include fundamental concepts of electromagnetic and acoustic wave interactions with oceanic, atmospheric, and land environment, as well as with natural and man-made objects. Examples from selected sensors will be used to illustrate the information extraction process, and applications of the data for environmental monitoring, oceanography, meteorology, and security/military objectives.

This course focuses on the identification of the physical principles and  environmental phenomena responsible for driving nearshore circulation on open ocean coasts.  The equations governing the hydrodynamics of the surfzone (shoreward of the break point) will be studied in detail and the various types of models used to predict nearshore circulation will be discussed.  Real world examples, based on current research projects being conducted at the Stevens Coastal Engineering Research Lab will form an integral part of the curriculum. Topics covered will include: basic hydrodynamics, linear wave theory, wave transformation, wave boundary layers, surfzone currents, and nearshore
 circulation.

This course focuses on the physical processes impacting engineered systems in the coastal environment and the resulting impact of these
built systems on the  coast.  The importance of characteristics such as beach composition, shoreline configuration, and both present and past hydrodynamic conditions will be emphasized.  Modern approaches for predicting large scale or bulk coastal change based on observed and/or modeled environmental conditions will be presented.  The course complements and will feature examples extracted from current research projects being conducted at the Stevens Coastal Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL).  Topics covered in this course will include: coastal geomorphology, hydrodynamics, coastal sediment transport, inlet  processes, and shore protection methods.

An introductory course covering the fundamental principles of coastal engineering. The initial stages of the course are intended to provide an understanding of the physics of the coastal environment. Topics will include basic wave theory (wave generation, refraction, diffraction, and shoaling), wave prediction techniques, tides and coastal circulatio, and sediment transport. The latter stages of the course will be devoted to the application of these basic principles, such as stabilization and harbor development. The course will culminate in a substantial design project, which will incorporate all aspects of the course material, ranging from the estimation of design wave conditions to the actual design of a shore protection structure. Prerequisite: MA 227 or the equivalent, Fluid Mechanics.

Introduction to meteorology presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of atmospheric dynamics. The course begins with a discussion of the Earth's atmospheric system, including global circulation, climate, and the greenhouse effect. The basic conservation laws and the applications of the basic equations of motion are discussed in the context of synoptic scale meteorology. The thermodynamics of the atmosphere are derived based on the equation of state of the atmosphere, with specific emphasis on adiabatic and pseudo-adiabatic motions. The concept of atmospheric stability is presented, in terms of the moist and dry lapse rate. The influence of the planetary boundary layer on atmospheric motions is presented with emphasis on topographic and open ocean frictional effects, temperature discontinuity between land and sea, and the generation of sea breezes. The mesoscale dynamics of tornadoes and hurricanes are discussed, as well as the cyclogenesis of extratropical coastal storms. The course makes use of a multitude of web-based products, including interactive learning sites, weather forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS), tropical predictions from the National Hurricane Center, and NWS model outputs (AVN, NGM, ETA, and WAM).

This course provides a survey of the scientific and societal issues associated with global warming, weather, and climate variability and change. The course will examine physical phenomena observed in the Earth’s weather and climate, providing sufficient scientific and technical background to enable students to critically examine arguments being discussed by policy makers and the public at large. The course content will focus on the phenomena of climate variability and change, both observed during the past century and projected for the next century, that have impacts on human society and natural ecosystems. The course will also review the roles of science, politics and the media in the current debate on climate change. The classes will consist of lectures, guest lectures, movies, in-class discussion, and student presentations. Students will have an opportunity to conduct research on impacts of climate change in New York and New Jersey and meet with governmental officials on risks and strategies for adaptation. Students also will have an opportunity to formally debate whether global warming is a clear and present danger or a hoax.

This course will cover the dynamics of meteorology in urban environments.  The course will explore urban heat islands and how they arise, and common circulation patterns impacting cities.  The course will examine ways to measure and model heterogeneous cityscapes and their emission characteristics.  A portion of the course will address transport of airborne contaminants in urban environments.  Sensor technologies and airborne release studies will be examined for insight on transport and dispersion in urban canyons and other heterogeneous environments.  The course will also study the basics of modeling
methodologies (e.g., mesoscale and computational fluid dynamics) as tools to predict urban airflow at various scales.

This course introduces students to the history and technical description of the cargo-carrying vessel. Students are given instruction in the basic principles of vessel design, and the various types of ocean-going and inland waterway cargo vessels. Issues related to the introduction of new vessel types are discussed, particularly as these new designs affect port infrastructure and capacity, harbor dredging requirements, and the intermodal transportation network.

An introductory course intended to familiarize students with the array of environmental issues related to inland, estuarine, and oceanfront port facilities. Particular attention is paid to water quality and bottom sediment contamination problems associated with the construction and operation of port facilities. Students are introduced to the various types of analysis tools, including field measurements and computer models, employed in the examination of port and harbor environmental problems. Practical examples of their use are provided from actual projects in the New York/New Jersey region. Students are also instructed in the use of emerging technologies in the prevention/remediation of identified pollution problems. Relevant state, federal, and international regulations are also discussed.

This course introduces students to the unique economic issues facing today's port developers and operators. The economic considerations essential to the efficient movement of cargo from vessels to inland transportation systems are discussed. Students are introduced to concepts related to the optimization of port manpower, energy, and infrastructure as a means of assuring competitiveness in the global marketplace. Students are also introduced to the principles of port financial strategies, with examples given from port authorities in the United States and abroad.

Theory of sediment transport in open channel flow, including applications to riverine, ocean, and coastal environments. Topics covered include boundary layer dynamics, the initiation of motion, sediment characteristics, suspended load, and bed load. Applications include the estimation of transport rates in waves and currents, and the influence of hydraulic structures.

This course is designed to introduce students to the state-of-the-art techniques in spill response planning. Numerical and analytical techniques for the prediction of fate and effects of in-water spills are discussed. Spill cleanup technologies are introduced, including mechanical (e.g., booms and skimmers), chemical (e.g., dispersants), and biological. Students are instructed in the essential steps toward developing an effective spill response plan. Special attention is paid to the influence of spill characteristics and environmental factors - waves, currents, shoreline geometry, sensitive ecological areas, etc. - in the selection of an appropriate planning strategy. Examples are given of existing spill response plans in the New York/New Jersey region, and case studies of actual spills are discussed as a means of providing students with an understanding of the complexities of operational spill response planning.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of port structures design, including design codes, guidelines, and functional requirements. Students are instructed in optimization procedures for port and marine terminal layout, including issues related to navigation channels and dredging, shore infrastructure and utilities, land reclamation, and environmental and economic considerations. Structural, geotechnical, and materials considerations are discussed for a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme wave and current environments, ice, and seismic loading. Examples and case studies from actual port design projects are utilized to a great extent in the delivery of the course material.

This course instructs students in the functional design of the various components of ports and marine terminals, including steel, concrete, timber, and stone structures. Students are introduced to the detailed design procedures for a variety of structure types, including bulkheads and piers, fender and mooring systems, and breakwaters and revetments. Special considerations such as sedimentation/dredging, structure inspection and rehabilitation, vessel motions, and port downtime are discussed. Students receive instruction in the use of computer and physical model studies in support of structure design. Environmental and permitting issues are discussed.

This course introduces students to the evaluation and optimization of port and harbor layout from the standpoint of safe and efficient vessel navigation and cargo loading and unloading. Students receive instruction in the analysis tools and procedures used in the assessment of vessel motions, while underway in open water and in navigation channels, and while at dock. The evaluation of long wave motions and harbor resonance problems are discussed, as is risk-based analysis of port and harbor protection (e.g., breakwaters). Students will be introduced to computer models used in the evaluation of these issues, and will make extensive use of the models in the conduct of in-class case studies of port and harbor layouts.

The course is intended to acquaint students with the
underlying technologies pertaining to Maritime Safety and Security.  Students will understand current technologies applicable to threat mitigation including threats from criminal activities, illegal immigration, piracy, and terrorism. The considered technologies will include: X-Ray scanning, Gamma Ray and neutron scanning, biometrics, radiation detection, Radio Frequency Identification Tags, underwater acoustic surveillance, wireless sensor networks, and infrared techniques.  The physical principles of radio waves, optic and infrared waves, acoustic and seismic waves applied in these technologies will be introduced to student.  The course also surveys recent developments in port protection conducted by Stevens scientists.

This course provides broad knowledge of security systems and protocols applied in the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), consistent with international and national laws and regulations. Security policies, processes and procedures are presented and illustrated by case studies. All requirements for certification for those who may be designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Company Security Officer (CSO) or a Vessel Security Officer (VSO), as defined in the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS) and the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 as part of their vessel or port responsibilities, are covered.

Development of the kinematic and dynamic equations for incompressible fluid flow, the Navier-Stokes equation, velocity potential and stream function, Bernoulli's equation, conformal mapping, free surface flows, wave theory, flow in porous media, and turbulence.

Cavitation, two-dimensional flows, complex velocity and complex potential; and concentrated and distributed singularities, lift-drag Kutta condition, D'Alembert paradox, Blasius theorem,and Karman vortex street. Conformal mapping, Möbius transformation, Schwartz-Christoffel transformation. Applications, added mass and virtual mass, Taylor's added mass theorem, Lagally's theorem, the Navier-Stokes equation, exact solutions for parallel flow, Couette flow, and Poiseuille flow. Unsteady problems: boundary layer Reynold's number, flat plate boundary layer, Von Karman integral method, and Pohlhausen solution.

Gravity and rotation of earth, continuity considerations, dynamic equations of motion, gradient currents, stationary accelerated currents, turbulence, analysis of temperature-salinity diagrams, internal friction and modification of geostrophic currents, wind-driven currents, and horizontal circulation of wind-driven current.

Momentum, heat and water flux across the air-sea interface, shear stress and the neutral wind profile, adiabatic lapse rate in the lower atmosphere, static and dynamic stability of a stratified fluid, effects of stability on transfer processes in the lower atmosphere and ocean surface layer, direct measurement of eddy flux, and indirect determination of eddy flux from routine shipboard meteorological observations.

Introduction to probability theory; statistical techniques for characterizing random variables and evaluation of data; statistical techniques for analyzing stochastic processes; and application of power spectral density techniques to the representation of the sea surface and other stochastic marine processes.

An expansion upon three important topics introduced in OE 205. The first topic is random data reduction and interpretation in ocean engineering; and basic methods of auto- and cross-spectral analysis, statistical errors, design of experiments, and directional-wave spectra estimation. The second deals with the application of probabilistic design methods in ocean engineering; and the third is a survey of the state-of-the-art marine applications of nonlinear random process theory.

Classification of estuaries; salt balance equation, forms of the salt balance equation for major types of estuaries, equations of motion, estuarine circulation, diffusion and dispersion in estuaries.

Description and formulation of wave problems in the ocean, development of classical wave theory, free waves and forced waves induced by pulsating and uniformly translating pressures and sources in steady and unsteady states, diffraction, refraction and reflection of waves, application to floating breakwaters, and harbor oscillations.

Dynamic response of a ship in regular and irregular seas, the equation of motion with six degrees of freedom, added mass and damping coefficient of an oscillating ship on the free surface, coupled equation of motion of a ship in waves, and description of ship motion in the irregular sea with the discussion leading to nonlinear equations of motion.

Basic concepts of stability and automatic control, equations of motion of marine craft, representation of hydrodynamic forces and moments, equilibrium conditions and perturbation equations, stability criteria, Routh-Hurwitz method, directional stability and maneuvering control, effects of wind, waves and restricted waters, stability of towed bodies, anti-rolling and anti-pitching control systems, and dynamic simulations of marine systems.

Fundamentals of two-dimensional flow about hydrofoils, including design of camber lines for specified pressure distributions and the inverse problem, characteristics of thickness distribution, predictions of cavitation inception as a function of thickness, camber, and departure from ideal angle of attack. Three-dimensional flows about lifting signs of large and small aspect ratios. Momentum theory applied to propellers to determine ideal efficiency, lifting line, and lifting surface models of propellers. The use of openwater design charts for the determination of optimum pitch, diameter, and revolutions. Exercise of computer program for preliminary design. Introduction to concepts leading to assessment of vibratory forces and hull forces.

Planing craft, life, drag, wetted area of hull, appendage drag, direct and indirect propeller effect, spray formation, impact loads in smooth water and waves, porpoising, rough water behavior, and tank test procedures.

Several of the important theories germane to ocean engineering are reviewed or developed and used to predict body or fluid behavior. These predictions are then compared with results obtained by the student using the Davidson Laboratory research facilities.

Potential flows around bodies: panel singularities methods and conformal mapping methods. Finite-difference and spectral methods for Poisson equations: numerical inversion of matrices, and potential flows in or around irregular domains. Consistency, stability, and convergence of numerical methods: linear stability analysis. Numerical methods for diffusion equations and methods for ordinary differential equations. One-dimensional Burger's equation and nonlinear problems, Newton iteration, error analysis. Numerical methods for stream function vorticity equations: flows in or around irregular domains. Discussions of current research in computational fluid dynamics. Four exercise projects and one examination project will be assigned to each student. Prerequisite: Computer Programming.

Transportation systems are the backbone of cities, communities, and the        economy.  This course aims at teaching students how to use transportation technologies and management strategies to develop effective policies and to achieve sustainable transportation systems.  Throughout the course various quantitative decision making methods and tools including decision trees, benefit-cost and cost-effective analyses, and more advanced decision and risk analysis methods including sensitivity analysis, and multi-attribute simulations will be examined.  Transportation case studies will be assessed and analyzed using these techniques and tools.  By the end of the course students should be able to quantitatively assess transportation systems and their implications on environment, energy issues, land-use, economic development and equity as well as stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities to make holistic decisions and policy choices.  Integration of risk and uncertainty into formal methods is a fundamental component of this course, which tells us how confident we should be in our analyses while formulating/revising policies.

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Phone: (201)216-5555
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E-mail: registrar@stevens.edu

See description for EN683.

Development of advective-diffusion equations for conservative and non-conservative substances. Fickian diffusion, turbulent diffusion, and shear flow dispersion. Description and specification of mixing processes in rivers, reservoirs, and estuaries. Methods and analyses of conservative dye tracer studies. Monte Carlo simulations of diffusion processes and numerical models for simulation of advection diffusion processes in rivers and estuaries.

Mechanics of rotating flow; inviscid shallow-water theory: topographic Rossby Waves; effects of friction: the Ekman theory; and wind-driven ocean circulation: coastal ocean modeling, supercomputing applications, dispersion, and mixing in coastal waters.

An advanced seminar course concerned with recent research developments in ocean engineering. Special emphasis will be placed on developments in theoretical and applied hydrodynamics. Topics are subject to the currents interest of the faculty and students.

International graduate students may arrange an internship or paying position off campus and receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) credit via this course provided that the course constitutes and integral part of their educational program.  Students must maintain their full time status while receiving CPT.  Prior approval of the program director is required for enrollment.  To justify enrollment, the student must have a concrete commitment from a specific employer for a specific project, and must provide to the program director for his/her approval a description of the project plus a statement from the employer that he/she intends to employ the student.  This information must be provided to the program director with sufficient advance notice so that the program director has time to review the materials and determine if the project is appropriate.  During the semester, the student must submit written progress reports.  At the end of the semester, the student must submit for grading a written report that describes his/her activities during that semester, even if the activity remains ongoing.  This is a one-credit course that may be repeated up to a total of three credits.

One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Master of Engineering (Ocean).

One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

A participating seminar on topics of current interest and importance in Ocean  Engineering.

Five to ten credits with departmental approval for the degree of Master of Engineering (Ocean).

Original basic research of high level design in ocean engineering which may serve as the basis for the dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

This course is a study of construction industry customs, practices and methods from project conception to close-out. Equipment usage, construction estimating, scheduling, and management techniques are woven into the fabric of this course.

This course provides the student in the construction field with a practical analysis and study of the completed construction facility. Case studies are discussed along with the performance of the constructed facility and elements of possible failure within the completed facility. Alternate solutions are discussed along with their economic feasibilty.

Today's construction manager and engineer should have a thorough knowledge of the latest technology and methods so that various elements within the construction process can be produced, analyzed, and reviewed in an efficient manner. The course gives the construction executive the tools to provide proper planning and scheduling, estimating, cost accounting, cost reports, and other valuable and necessary information in a rapid and professional manner.

A description of and introduction to the major areas of transportation engineering planning and management which deals with roadways, streets, and highways and the people and vehicles that interact with each other. Topics of discussion include land use, energy, transportation economics, and transportation systems management, along with the traditional areas of traffic engineering. Open-ended problem solving using practical case examples is stressed.

This course introduces the student to the construction industry, built environment history, development and current theories.

This course presents the principles of accounting for construction projects. Topics include elements of cost accounting, project accounting, and financial analysis used by the construction manager.

The general superintendent, engineering staff and construction manager, in order to manage, schedule and complete the heavy construction project, must be aware of problems associated with the completion of the complex project. Problems associated with pile driving & shoring, excavation methods, tunneling, trenchless technology, and rock excavation are reviewed. Examples and case studies are discussed with alternate solutions reviewed based on site conditions and economic considerations.

This course provides the student with an understanding of human behavior including individual and group performance, motivation, leadership, and industrial relations. Next, the student will examine various theories of management and the basic functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. This body of knowledge will be applied to the management of construction companies and projects.

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the practices involved in construction labor relations. Topics include the discussion of union and open shop contractors, job site agreements, collective bargaining and local union negotiations, double-breasted construction operations and termination of the labor agreement, along with case studies in selected areas.

In this graduate-level course students will develop an understanding of strategic planning and its place in successfully guiding built environment organizations and the careers of the industry's professionals.  Via case studies, the class will analyze specific real world situations, consider various alternatives and produce successful outcomes.

This lecture course covers civil engineering materials, their properties, and their construction use. Specifics to be discussed include physical and mechanical properties of steel, concrete, asphalt, wood, plastic, timber, and soil. Coverage of ASTM standard tests covering these properties is also presented.

This course deals with the problems of managing a project. A project is defined as a temporary organization of human and nonhuman resources, within a permanent organization, for the purpose of achieving a specific objective. Both operational and conceptual issues will be considered. Operational issues include definition, planning, implementation, control and evaluation of the project; conceptual issues include project management vs. hierarchical management, matrix organization, project authority, motivation and morale. Cases will include construction management, chemical plant construction and other examples.

This course presents the principles and techniques of total quality management (TQM), with emphasis on its application to construction projects and firms. Students will form teams to apply TQM concepts and techniques to construction projects/firms.

This course deals with and discusses in detail the complex set of relationships that are involved when a construction project is undertaken. The course also reviews these relationships and how they interact with the planning, administration, start-up, and completion of the project. Risk in the construction project is discussed as it relates to the management and successful completion of the project, while also reviewing the legal relationships that can evolve during the project duration.

The impact of engineering projects on the physical, cultural, and socioeconomic environment, preparation of environmental impact statements, regulatory framework, and compliance procedures will be discussed. Topics include: major federal and state environmental regulations, environmental impact analysis and assessment, risk assessment and risk management, and regulatory compliance.

This course introduces the principle areas of construction law and contracts. Areas of discussion include contract formulation, scope of work, changes, delays, no damage for delays, insurance and sureties, completion, termination, and claims and dispute resolutions. Case studies are presented with class presentations and discussions.

This course presents a review and analysis of the methods used in presenting and solving construction contract disputes. Topics of discussion include the origins of the construction dispute, the contract documents, the design deficiency, the construction schedule, construction of the project and resolving the dispute.

A study of sustainable design principles and techniques. The course is designed to make the construction manager familiar with the procedures used by designers to achieve sustainable projects. Students will study the role of government mandates for sustainable design, the selection of materials and systems that meet sustainable requirements, the ecolabeling of buildings, and the economic and environmental impact of sustainable designs.

A study of green construction principles and techniques. The course is designed to make the manager familiar with the procedures required to achieve green construction. Students will study the role of government regulations requiring contractors to produce green construction projects, green building commissioning and the economic and environmental impact of green construction.

This course provides a survey and study of the management process for domestic and international contracting business enterprises. Topics of discussion include the roles of the construction manager, bonds and insurance elements of the estimating process, finance and cost control, labor relations, and work culture.

This course is a study of the elements and concepts of temporary supportive structures involved with heavy construction process. Topics of discussion will include codes, construction, cofferdams, temporary sheeting and bracing, falsework and shoring, and concrete form design.

This class addresses a survey of legal and regulatory approaches to environmental protection. Topics include: environmental ethics, National Environmental Policy Act, state and federal environmental agencies; Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Superfund, Resource Recovery andConservation Act, Right-to-know, Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act, and wetlands protection.

This course discusses the principles of construction marketing and strategic planning. Marketing engineering and construction company services and products are discussed with an eye towards the most economical and competitive sales techniques. Case studies and practical applications are presented for class analysis and discussion.

This class introduces students to procedures for balancing key project constraints in the face of adversarial contractual arrangements, multiple prime, and single source contracting as well as externalities.

Various aspects of construction and safety techniques are discussed along with strategies for building a corporate culture of zero accidents, planning for high project safety performance, establishing accountability for safety, and maintaining a safety communication network.

This course provides the construction-orientated professional with the analysis tools and methodology to organize and prepare an accurate construction estimate. Topics include development of productivity data, analysis, and applications of historical data, break-even and cost-to-complete analysis and the study and analysis of job cost reporting systems as they relate to the construction estimate. Estimating methods and systems will be discussed, along with field trips and practical case studies.

This will be a capstone course taken at the end of a student’s program of studies. The students will be organized into construction management groups.

This course is designed to support graduate students in developing their research project and to assist them in defining their research methodology.  The course has been constructed to guide students through a range of issues and deliberations which should inform their general approach to research.  It will give students a general introduction to research in the Construction Management field, its methodologies, its challenges and its organization.  Students will be introduced to a range of research reports , data analysis so that they will be equipped to plan and organize their research, conduct a literature review, as well as to communicate their findings in writing and verbally.

This is a course for PhD-level students in the Built Environment program. It is a series of classes designed for the PhD student to support the journey from discovery, through research design. Students are required to take this class in the Fall and Spring of their first year. The Fall offering is a structured research writing class with in-class and out of class activities and projects intended to explore scholarly writings about Built Environment Theory. The spring class focuses on scientific discovery and the interpretation of research findings taught in a seminar format. 

One to six credits. Limit of six credits for the degree of Master of Science.

 A participating seminar on topics of current interest and   importance in
 Construction Management.

Five to ten credits with departmental approval.