GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES
Categories of Graduate Courses
A student must successfully take a number of courses that are related to his graduate program of
studies, i.e. civil or environmental engineering, that will credit him with the required amount of ECTS
credit units according to his program requirements. The following tables show the two groups of
courses that correspond to civil and environmental engineering from where the student can select the
relevant courses.

Civil Engineering Courses
Courses Eligible for Civil Engineering Constraint Electives
CEE 500 Engineering Applications with Software Development
CEE 501 Computer-Aided Civil Engineering
CEE 510 Advanced Building Technology
CEE 511 Construction Engineering
CEE 515 Advanced Topics in Construction Management
CEE 520 Advanced Structural Analysis
CEE 521 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
CEE 526 Finite Element Analysis
CEE 530 Advanced Topics in Structural Engineering
CEE 531 Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Structures
CEE 532 Advanced Technology of Materials
CEE 535 Theory of Plasticity
CEE 540 Behavior and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
CEE 544 Prestressed Concrete Structures
CEE 545 Behavior and Design of Steel Structures
CEE 550 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
CEE 553 Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
CEE 555 Soil Dynamics and Technical Seismology
CEE 560 Advanced Transportation Engineering

Environmental Engineering Courses
Courses Eligible for Environmental Engineering Constraint Electives
CEE 500 Engineering Applications with Software Development
CEE 553 Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
CEE 570 Water resources management
CEE 571 Computational Hydraulics
CEE 572 Groundwater Hydrology
CEE 579 Coastal and Maritime Engineering
CEE 580 Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering
CEE 581 Environmental Risk Assessment
CEE 582 Hazardous Wastes
CEE 584 Air Pollution Monitoring and Control
CEE 589 Environment and Health

Description of Graduate Courses

In the future, it is expected that some minor amendments to the course offerings and content
summaries provided here may occur in an effort to further improve the CEE curriculum. After the
number, name and description of each course, there is an indication of any prerequisite that may be
required to be successfully taken prior to registering for a course and the number of ECTS units. The
ECTS units are followed by three numbers that indicate the hours required for lectures, labs and
homework (preparation and problem sets), respectively.

CEE 500 Engineering Applications with Software Development
Design and development of software applications for numerical simulations and solution of
engineering problems. Numerical methods, algorithms, and methodologies for developing software
solutions to engineering problems. Utilization of internet technologies in engineering. Term project:
Numerical simulation and solution of practical engineering problems.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 501 Computer-Aided Civil Engineering
Analysis and design software for civil engineering. Application of advanced computer-aided design
and analysis techniques with emphasis on structural engineering. Database models and systems in civil
engineering. Engineering design projects/case studies using selected="true" computerized numerical
techniques. Fundamentals of geometric modeling and computer graphics for engineering simulation.
Applications using CAD systems. Term project: Utilization of CAD/CAE in a practical application in
CEE with emphasis in structural engineering.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 510 Advanced Building Technology
Case studies and architectural design analysis derived mainly from structural engineering issues. The
students will be introduced to architectural works with emphasis in structural, construction and
environmental design aspects. A design project mostly affected by structural and construction design
aspects will be required from each student.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 511 Construction Engineering
Construction management techniques and construction engineering. Project, schedule and cost control,
and resource management. Conflict resolution and negotiations. Information systems in construction
management and use of relevant software packages. Elements of health and safety in construction.
Law and the construction industry.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 515 Advanced Topics in Construction Management
Advanced and contemporary topics in construction project management. The topics include, among
other, offerings on Fully Integrated and Automated Project Processes (FIAPP), 3D/4D computer-aided
modelling of construction processes, decision-support systems in construction, construction and the
law, etc.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 520 Advanced Structural Analysis
Theory and applications of classical and modern structural analysis. Stiffness and flexibility methods.
Matrix formulations. Principle of virtual work. Condensation, substructuring and constraints. Thermal
loads. Analysis of structures with material and geometric nonlinearities subjected to both static and
dynamic loads. Elastoplastic analysis of frames and structures. P-Delta effects and large deformation
theory.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 521 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
Free and forced vibrations of structures, idealized as single or multi DOF systems. Energy dissipation.
Harmonic and earthquake excitations. Response and design spectra. Modal and time-history analysis.
Inelastic behavior and analysis. Seismic risk and earthquake resistant design. Characterization of
earthquakes for design. Introduction to seismic isolation and energy absorbing mechanisms. Soilstructure
interaction. Seismic codes.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 526 Finite Element Analysis
Basic principles of continuum mechanics and finite element methods. Formulation of finite element
methods for analysis of linear steady-state and transient problems. Linear and non-linear analysis in
solid mechanics using isoparametric finite elements. Solution methods for static and dynamic analysis
and eigenproblems. Convergence requirements and error estimations. Programming methods for finite
element implementations. Implementation of a finite element analysis program.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 530 Advanced Topics in Structural Engineering
Advanced structural engineering topics that may include special topics in earthquake-resistant design
and analysis, advanced static and dynamic structural analysis, special topics in reinforced concrete and
steel structures design, foundation engineering, materials engineering and special methods of
computational mechanics.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 531 Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Structures
Structural repair and strengthening types. Advanced material technology and methods for a structural
repair and strengthening. Fiber reinforced polymer composites. Strength assessment of existing
structures. Repair and seismic upgrade of reinforced concrete, wooden and masonry structural
systems. Repair of non-structural elements. Strength assessment of repaired and upgraded structures,
especially under earthquake excitations.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 532 Advanced Technology of Materials
Concrete components, microstructure, and properties of portland cement. Heat of hydration and
thermal stress development in concrete. Strength, fatigue, failure mechanisms, creep, shrinkage, and
durability of hardened concrete. Special concretes: lightweight, heavy-weight, self-compacting and
high performance. Fiber reinforced concrete. Behavior and mechanical properties. Mechanics of fiber
reinforced concrete. Fiber reinforced polymer composites. High performance materials.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 535 Theory of Plasticity
Fundamentals of solid mechanics applied to the mechanical behavior of engineering materials. Yield
and failure criteria. Elastic stress-strain relations. Plastic stress-strain relations: perfectly plastic
materials, work hardening materials. Metal plasticity. Plasticity for geomaterials and concrete. Limit
analysis. Higher order theories. Finite elements implementation.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 540 Behavior and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Behavior, analysis and design of reinforced concrete elements and structures. Reinforced concrete
materials. Advanced topics in R/C design. Behavior under cyclic and reversed loading. Earthquake
resistant design of R/C structures. Seismic rehabilitation.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 544 Prestressed Concrete Structures
High-strength concretes and steels for prestressed concretes. Behavior and design of prestressed
concrete structures under bending moment, shear, torsion and axial load effects. Pre-tensioning and
post-tensioning. Design of continuous prestressed concrete beams, frames, slabs, and shells.
Continuity in precast, pre-stressed systems and design of connections. Time-dependent effects and
deflections of prestressed concrete structures. Applications to the design and construction of bridges
and buildings using prestressed concrete.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 545 Behavior and Design of Steel Structures
Concepts of design of steel structures. Steel structural systems and loadings. Design of tension and
compression members, beams, columns and connections. Plate girder and frame design. Design for
torsion and against buckling. Inelastic behavior and plastic design of steel members and structures.
Behavior of plastic hinges in members subjected to bending moment, axial force, shear, and their
combinations. Collapse mechanisms of steel members and structures such as moment frames and
braced systems. Inelastic cyclic behavior of steel components. Introduction to fracture and fatigue of
steel components. Tall buildings. Flexible structures. Cable-stayed structures.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 550 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
Constitutive laws for geotechnical materials. Advanced treatment of topics in soil mechanics,
including state of stress, consolidation and settlement analysis, shear strength of cohesionless and
cohesive soils, and slope stability analysis. Advanced aspects of soil property measurement with
application to analysis and design. In-situ testing and lab methods in geotechnical engineering.
Interpretation and application of in-situ tests. Soil improvement and reinforcement methods.
Geosynthetics and earth structures. Case studies of geotechnical and geoenvironmental problems.
Numerical methods in geotechnical engineering. Finite element analysis of earth structures.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 553 Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics
Composition and properties of rocks and soil, geologic processes, geologic structures and engineering
consequences, natural and artificial underground opening. Influence of geologic origin and history on
the engineering characteristics of soils and rocks. Application of geology in exploration, design, and
construction of engineering works. Strength and deformability of intact and jointed rock, in-situ
stresses, lab and field methods. Terrain analysis and site investigation; civil engineering facility citing.
Rock slopes; stability and reinforcement; foundation on rocks. Seismic zonation for ground motions
and soil liquefaction potential, geotechnical aspects of municipal and hazardous waste disposal.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 555 Soil Dynamics and Technical Seismology
Behavior of soil under dynamic and cyclic loading. Elements of technical seismology. Wave
propagation in soils. Dynamic properties of soils. Measurements of soil parameters in the laboratory
and in-situ. One-dimensional wave propagation, reflection and refraction, propagating and stationary
waves, the viscous-damping analog, resonance. Seismicity. Influence of soil conditions on site
response. Seismic wave propagation through soil deposits. Vibrations of surface and embedded
foundations. Seismic response of piles. Failure criteria for foundations. Structure-foundation-soil
interactions. New developments in soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 560 Advanced Transportation Engineering
Design of transportation facilities based on operational capacity, site constraints, and safety
considerations. Modern planning, economics, and management approaches to transportation activities.
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Management and control of vehicle flows and fleets. Traffic safety and injury control. Advanced
surveillance, navigation, communication, and computer technology to monitor, analyze, and improve
the performance of transportation systems. Operational planning and management of the highway
transportation system. Urban transportation systems. Analysis and evaluation of mass transit systems.
Application of micro/macro-economic concepts to transportation systems. Integrated treatment of
analytical methods and technologies for the management of transportation facilities over their life.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 570 Water resources management
Control of water resources by natural system functions, user actions, and influence of social,
economic, and political institutions. Water resource policies. Case studies (e.g., flood/drought
management).
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 571 Computational Hydraulics
Computer applications in hydraulic engineering with emphasis on iteration techniques and finite
increment methods applied to open channel flow profile analysis; analysis of flow through spillways,
bridge waterways, culverts, and similar structures.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 572 Groundwater Hydrology
Importance and occurrence of ground-water; chemical and physical properties of the groundwater
environment; basic principles of ground-water flow; measurement of parameters; pump test design and
analysis; transport of contaminants; use of computer models for the simulation of flow and transport
problems. Assessment methodologies for dealing with contaminated land and related subjects, e.g. risk
assessment.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 579 Coastal and Maritime Engineering
Tidal theory, hydrographic surveying, maintenance dredging, wave theories, wave refraction, wave
diffraction, wave reflection, breakwaters, coastal defense, marine construction, long sea outfalls,
estuaries, sediment transport.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 580 Advanced Topics in Environmental Engineering
Advanced Wastewater Treatment. Control and Monitoring of Solid Waste Disposal Sites.
Development of Management Systems for selected="true" Waste Streams. Energy Production from Biomass.
Control and Monitoring of Industrial Emissions. Integrated Water Management Systems.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 581 Environmental Risk Assessment
Hazard identification, exposure assessment, risk assessment, and characterization. Risk assessment
and management methods. Methodologies for evaluating and managing risks from environmental
contaminants and technological hazards. Evaluating scientific data, the techniques involved in
analyzing risks, generally accepted principles and terminology used in the field, and limitations of
current risk assessment methods.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 582 Hazardous Waste Management
Definition and characterization of hazardous waste (solid and liquid). Regulatory legislation Waste
minimization resource recovery. Chemical, physical, and biological treatment; thermal processes.
Disposal practices. Analysis and design of systems for treatment and disposal. Landfill design and site
remediation. Transportation of hazardous wastes.
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 584 Air Pollution Monitoring and Control
Sources, causes and effects of air pollution, particulate emissions and control technologies, gaseous
emissions and controls, emissions estimation and measurement, source sampling, pollutant
monitoring, climatic change, acid rain, ozone layer, indoor air pollution
(6 ECTS:3-0-8
)
CEE 589 Environment and Health
Epidemiology and toxicology; environmental pollution and conditions which may be detrimental to
health; health effects associated with the environment; managing the environment to improve health
(6 ECTS:3-0-8)

CEE 610 Graduate Seminar
Participation in graduate seminars organized by the School of Engineering in fall terms.
(ECTS units assigned by advisor)

CEE 611 Graduate Seminar
Participation in graduate seminars organized by the School of Engineering in spring terms.
(ECTS units assigned by advisor)

CEE 630 Teaching in CEE
For teaching assistants to recognize the educational value derived from satisfactory performance of
assigned duties.
(No ECTS units credited)

CEE 650 Independent Studies
Individual study, research, or laboratory investigations under faculty supervision.
(ECTS units assigned by the professor responsible for the research)

CEE 680 M.Sc. Research
Program of graduate research leading to the defense and writing of an M.Sc. thesis.
(ECTS units assigned by the thesis advisor)

CEE 690 Ph.D. Research
Graduate research within a Ph.D. program.
(ECTS units assigned by the thesis advisor)