Civil Engineering

Note: CIVL courses are only open to students in the Civil Engineering programs, unless permission is obtained by the Chair of Civil Engineering.

CIVL 101 Co-operative Work Experience 1

(5 credits) Q2, Q4 (0,0,0,35)

This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualiﬁed co-op employers. This full-time paid work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.

Prerequisite(s): COOP WEP; and students must complete all Year 1 courses, obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 prior to the ﬁrst work term, and be enrolled in the term preceding the work term with a minimum of 8.0 credits.

Open to students who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements.

CIVL 102 Co-operative Work Experience 1

(10 credits) Q2 & Q3, Q4 & Q1 (0,0,0,35)

Open to students who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements.

CIVL 121 Graphics and Computing 1

(2 credits) Q1 (1,4,0,0)

This is an introduction to drafting and basic computer use for engineering. Aspects of both manual hand drafting and computer-aided drafting (CAD) are taught. Computer skills include ﬁle management and word processing tasks such as formatting and object linking and embedding (OLE).

Open to CIVILACC and First Nations CIVILACC students only.

CIVL 122 Graphics and Computing 2

(4 credits) Q2 (2,5,0,0)

This course introduces students to spreadsheets used in engineering including spreadsheet formula and graphing functions. Intermediate drafting skills such a detailed sections, dimensions, appropriate scales and drafting standards are also introduced for both manual hand drafting and computer-aided drafting (CAD).

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 121.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): MATH 173.

CIVL 131 Graphical Communications 1

(2 credits) Q1 (0,3,0,0)

This is an introduction course in graphical communication that includes computer-aided drafting to generate 2D and 3D drawings and dimensions. Basic word processing is also introduced.

CIVL 132 Graphical Communications 2

(3 credits) Q2 (1,2,0,0)

This is an intermediate level course in hand drafting using basic portable drafting tools (scales, triangles) and computer-aided drafting using industry accepted software. Students are taught to draft typical styles of civil engineering drawings.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 131.

CIVL 133 Graphical Communications 3

(1.5 credits) Q3 (0,3,0,0)

Students will use CAD functions to produce engineering drawings. Students will employ custom block titles, cross-referencing, various drawing scales, several dimension styles, multi-set drawings sets, and layering and drafting standards. Students will also learn how to set-up, use and maintain plotters and printers.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 122 or CIVL 132.

CIVL 146 Highway Design

(Formerly CIVL 251)

(2 credits) Q3 (3,1,0,0)

Introduction to highway design. Topics include: Ministry of Transportation organization, methods of trafﬁc type and volume determination and estimation, theory of Geometric Road Design, vertical and horizontal alignment design based on the BC Highway Design manual, culvert and drain path design, cross section structural design, and an introduction to illumination.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 187, PHYS 192.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): CIVL 153.

CIVL 151 Surveying 1

(3 credits) Q1 (1,5,0,0)

Care and use of various types of surveying equipment. Topics include: allowable error; conﬁdence limits; types of surveys; selection of a survey method and equipment. Laboratory includes distance and angle measurement using both basic and advanced surveying equipment.

Pre or Co-requisite(s): PHYS 191, MATH 185.

CIVL 152 Surveying 2

(2 credits) Q2 (1,3,0,0)

Survey methods in establishing control surveys of various types of engineering projects. Topographical data gathering and contour mapping.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 151, MATH 185.

CIVL 153 Surveying 3

(1.5 credits) Q3 (0,4,0,0)

Introduction of Total Station data collection as part of route and subdivision surveying. Layout of a survey control network.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 152.

CIVL 162 Soils 1

(2 credits) Q3 (2,2,0,0)

This is an introductory level course in soils engineering. Aerial photographs and soils, geologic and topographic maps are used to identify soil characteristics. Soil origin and geological processes are studied along with the classiﬁcation of soil types and tests for their index properties.

CIVL 192 Statics

(1.5 credits) Q1 (2,0,0,0)

Introduction to force systems. Statics of rigid bodies, equivalent forces and couple systems. Analysis of free body diagrams, frames, machines, and trusses. Properties of sections. Three dimensional statics.

Pre or Co-requisite(s): PHYS 191, MATH 185.

CIVL 193 Strength of Materials 1

(3 credits) Q2 (4, 2-alt weeks,0,0)

This introductory course in mechanics introduces students to stress-strain relationships, statically determinate problems, structural properties, thermal stresses and strains, theories of bending, shear, torsions, bearing and beam deﬂection.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 192, PHYS 191.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): MATH 187.

CIVL 194 Strength of Materials 2

(2 credits) Q3 (3,0,0,0)

This course covers: combined loading and superposition, plane stress transformation, including Mohr's circle, strain energy concepts, deﬂection by direct integration methods; statically indeterminate analysis, virtual work, slope deﬂection, moment and conjugate beam distribution/stiffness matrix; column theory including Euler and critical load parameters.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 177 or CIVL 193; MATH 187.

CIVL 201 Co-operative Work Experience 2

(10 credits) Q4 & Q1 (0,0,0,35)

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 101 or CIVL 102; plus Academic Term 4 with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

CIVL 202 Co-operative Work Experience 2

(5 credits) Q2 (0,0,0,35)

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 101 or CIVL 102; plus Academic Term 4 with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

CIVL 203 Co-operative Work Experience 3

(5 credits) Q1, Q2, Q3 (0,0,0,35)

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 201 or CIVL 202; plus 5 academic terms with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

CIVL 233 Co-operative Work Experience 3

(10 credits) Q1, Q2, Q3 (0,0,0,35)

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 201 or CIVL 202; plus 5 academic terms with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

CIVL 240 Managing Construction Projects

(Formerly CIVL 266)

(2 credits) Q3 (4,1,0,0)

Introduction to the legal aspects of civil law, construction contracts, codes, regulations and statues as they apply to the contracting process. Computer software will be used for critical path analysis, scheduling the construction process, cost control, quantity estimating and quality control procedures. Construction site safety and security will be covered.

CIVL 247 Highway Design Project

(Formerly CIVL 252)

(2 credits) Q2 (0,4,0,0)

The students are divided into design teams. Each team designs the construction layout of a "Local Collector Highway", two to four kilometres in length, to BC Highway speciﬁcations. The project area will be an undeveloped corridor around the campus.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 133, CIVL 146.

CIVL 255 Urban Services

(4 credits) Q1 (2,4,0,0)

Students use integrated software for the analysis of municipal service designs and lot layout for residential/commercial/ industrial or institutional development with consideration given to cultural, social and environmental diversities. Relevant municipal by-laws, provincial/federal regulations and legislation will be observed in the design. A ﬁnal "pro forma" will be produced.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 133, CIVL 146.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): CIVL 276.

CIVL 257 Urban Planning

(Formerly CIVL 260)

(5 credits) Q2 (3,4,0,0)

Students are assigned real-world, municipal infrastructure problems where they generate and document practical solutions. The solution considers current and probable conditions at a future date (typically the end of the infrastructure's life). Phasing as a solution is explored. When requested, the study will include an estimate of the cost.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 255.

CIVL 258 Infrastructure Rehabilitation

(1.5 credits) Q3 (2,0,0,0)

This course will provide students with an overview of current practices as they relate to infrastructure rehabilitation. Topics include: trenchless technologies for pipeline repair and replacement; pavement rehabilitation and seismic restraints for non-structural elements.

CIVL 264 Soils 2

(Formerly CIVL 163)

(3 credits) Q1 (3,2,0,0)

This course explores the mechanical properties of soils. Topics include: stresses and strains in soils; direct shear testing; unconﬁned compression testing; triaxial testing; consolidation theory and settlement, compaction theory and control.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 162 and (CIVL 177 or CIVL 193).

CIVL 265 Soils 3

(2 credits) Q3 (3,1,0,0)

This course is largely concerned with the application of soil mechanics theory in the analysis and design of engineering works. Topics include: stability of natural and constructed slopes; temporary and permanent retaining structures; use of geotextiles; bearing capacity of soils; design and construction of shallow and deep foundations.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 194, CIVL 264.

CIVL 268 Construction Materials

(3 credits) Q2 (2,3,0,0)

Students perform typical tests on Portland cement and asphalt bitumen. The design, batching, testing and modiﬁcation of concrete mixes and asphalt concrete mixes will be studied. A ﬁeld trip to a Portland cement concrete batch plant will be included.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 162.

CIVL 276 Hydrology

(1.5 credits) Q1 (3,0,0,0)

Students learn to interpret a contour map, evaluate a catchment, determine runoff rates and patterns and propose appropriate structures for handing storm water. The effects of land development on riparian systems are discussed and best practices for mitigating downstream effects are compared. Methods currently practiced in industry are emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 177, MATH 187.

CIVL 279 Fluid Dynamics 2

(Formerly CIVL 272)

(2 credits) Q1 (2,2,0,0)

Topics in this course include: ﬂuid ﬂow rates in series and parallel pipe systems, general energy equation; viscosity, laminar and turbulent ﬂow; energy losses due to pipe frictions; local energy losses; forces due to ﬂuid motion; open channel ﬂow, lift and drag, similitude, codes.

Prerequisite(s): ENGR 177.

CIVL 280 Environmental Engineering

(Formerly CIVL 175)

(1 credit) Q1 (2,0,0,0)

This course addresses environmental issues such as: water, air, sound and soil pollutants; society's waste products; nature's assimilation of waste products; waste water treatment and discharges; and methods of handling and disposal of solid waste. Codes/ regulations and resource management policies and procedures are also covered.

CIVL 282 Water Treatment

(1.5 credits) Q3 (3,0,0,0)

Students in this course will gain an understanding of the following: water treatment for removal of iron and manganese, water softening; disinfection of water; use and value of packaged treatment plants; elements of distribution system design.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 279, MATH 185.

CIVL 283 Sewage Treatment

(2 credits) Q2 (3,0,0,0)

Students will calculate sanitary sewage volumes and study common methods of sewage treatment and efﬂuent disposal; methods of efﬂuent disinfections; testing and "safe" limits; packaged treatment plants; corrosion and odour control; and small systems methods.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 279, MATH 185.

CIVL 293 Structural Design 1

(3 credits) Q1 (4,0,0,0)

Students will learn the principles and philosophies of structural design theory in accordance with the BC Building Code and relevant Canadian Standards (CSA) as they relate to timber design.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 194, MATH 189.

CIVL 297 Structural Design 2

(2 credits) Q2 (2,2,0,0)

Earthquake analysis of structures based on the BC Building Code. Students will also learn computer modeling techniques for building analysis for both static and dynamic loading.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 293.

CIVL 298 Structural Design Project

(4 credits) Q3 (4,1,0,0)

A project based course to design, analyze and provide speciﬁcations for structures in wood, steel, and reinforced concrete in accordance with BC Building Code, limit states design.

Prerequisite(s): CIVL 133, CIVL 293.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): CIVL 265.