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Master of Civil Engineering Curriculum by Concentration*

ENVIRONMENTAL/ WATER

RESOURCESSTRUCTURAL GEOTECHNICAL

CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT

GB 501 Business Management

Fundamentals

(6 credits) Page 25

CE 501 Hydraulics for Environmental

Engineers

(3 credits) Page 2

CE 503 Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics

and Foundation Engineering

(6 credits) Page 3

CE 509 Fundamentals of

Environmental/Water Resources

Engineering

(6 credits) Page 7

CE 571 Elementary Geotechnical Tools

Lab (3 Day On-Campus Lab)

(1 credit) Page 22

CE 525 Physiochemical and Biological

Processes in Water and Wastewater

Treatment

(6 credits) Page 9

CE 528 Classical, Matrix, and Dynamic

Analysis of Structures

(6 credits) Page 10

CE 523 Intermediate Soil Mechanics and

Foundation Engineering

(6 credits) Page 8

CE 529 Information Technology

(6 credits) Page 11

CE 535 Stormwater Management and GIS

Applications for Water Resources

(6 credits) Page 13

CE 538 Design of Steel and

Timber Structures

(6 credits) Pages 14-15

CE 533 Earthquake Engineering and Soil

Stabilization

(6 credits) Page 12

CE 539 Contracts and Insurance

(6 credits) Page 16

CE 555 Geoenvironmental Engineering:

Groundwater Flow and Waste Containment

(6 credits) Page 18

CE 558 Design of Reinforced and

Prestressed / Precast Concrete Structures

(6 credits) Page 19

CE 553 Numerical Methods in

Geotechnical Engineering

(6 credits) Page 17

CE 559 Project Finance and Accounting

(6 credits) Page 20

CE 572 Intermediate Geotechnical Tools


(1 credit) Page 23

*Current as of May 21, 2014

Subject to change without notice

CE 507 Fundamentals of Structural

Engineering

(6 credits) Page 6

Master of Civil Engineering: Curriculum by Concentration*

Prerequisites

CoursesCourses determined

individually

One semester

CE 506 Engineering Mechanics I

(3 credits) Page 5

GB 502 Quantitative Methods and

Financial Analysis for Managers

(6 credits) Page 26

CE 505 Engineering Analysis Techniques

(3 credits) Page 4

Residency and Graduation at Norwich University

Core

CoursesSemester 1

GB 544 Project Management Techniques, Tools, and Practices

(6 credits) Page 27

EG 501 Engineering Mathematics

(6 credits) Page 24

Concentration

Courses

Semester 2

Semester 3CE 561 Capstone Design Project

(6 credits) Page 21

ENVIRONMENTAL/ WATER

RESOURCESSTRUCTURAL GEOTECHNICAL

CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT

GB 501 Business Management

Fundamentals

(6 credits) Page 25

CE 501 Hydraulics for Environmental

Engineers

(3 credits) Page 2

CE 503 Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics

and Foundation Engineering

(6 credits) Page 3

CE 509 Fundamentals of

Environmental/Water Resources

Engineering

(6 credits) Page 7

CE 571 Elementary Geotechnical Tools


(1 credit) Page 22

CE 525 Physiochemical and Biological

Processes in Water and Wastewater

Treatment

(6 credits) Page 9

CE 528 Classical, Matrix, and Dynamic

Analysis of Structures

(6 credits) Page 10

CE 523 Intermediate Soil Mechanics and

Foundation Engineering

(6 credits) Page 8

CE 529 Information Technology

(6 credits) Page 11

CE 535 Stormwater Management and GIS

Applications for Water Resources

(6 credits) Page 13

CE 538 Design of Steel and

Timber Structures

(6 credits) Pages 14-15

CE 533 Earthquake Engineering and Soil

Stabilization

(6 credits) Page 12

CE 539 Contracts and Insurance

(6 credits) Page 16

CE 555 Geoenvironmental Engineering:

Groundwater Flow and Waste Containment

(6 credits) Page 18

CE 558 Design of Reinforced and

Prestressed / Precast Concrete Structures

(6 credits) Page 19

CE 553 Numerical Methods in

Geotechnical Engineering

(6 credits) Page 17

CE 559 Project Finance and Accounting

(6 credits) Page 20

CE 572 Intermediate Geotechnical Tools


(1 credit) Page 23

*Current as of May 21, 2014

Subject to change without notice

CE 507 Fundamentals of Structural

Engineering

(6 credits) Page 6

Master of Civil Engineering: Curriculum by Concentration*

Prerequisites

CoursesCourses determined

individually

One semester

CE 506 Engineering Mechanics I

(3 credits) Page 5

GB 502 Quantitative Methods and

Financial Analysis for Managers

(6 credits) Page 26

CE 505 Engineering Analysis Techniques

(3 credits) Page 4

Residency and Graduation at Norwich University

Core

CoursesSemester 1

GB 544 Project Management Techniques, Tools, and Practices

(6 credits) Page 27

EG 501 Engineering Mathematics

(6 credits) Page 24

Concentration

Courses

Semester 2

Semester 3CE 561 Capstone Design Project

(6 credits) Page 21

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Master of Civil Engineering Course Information (subject to change without notice)

CE 501: Hydraulics for Environmental Engineers Course Catalog Description A review of fluid mechanics and hydraulics fundamentals. Pipe flow and networks, open channel flow, measurement techniques for fluids, etc. Three credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Hydraulics” by Simon and Koroms 5

th Edition

Simon Publications, Inc. ISBN: 1931541892 “Engineering Fluid Mechanics” by Crowe, Elger, and Roberson 10

th Edition

John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9781118164297

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To sharpen and refresh the fluid mechanics

and hydraulics skills necessary for continuation into CE 509 (Fundamentals of Environmental / Water Resources Engineering).

Desired Outcomes: Proficiency in the areas of - o Fluid mechanics applicable to the

environmental and water resources engineering fields.

o Pressurized pipe flow. o Pipe networks. o Steady uniform flow and gradually varying

flow in open channels. o Techniques for flow measurements in weirs,

flumes, orifices, venturis, etc.

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CE 503: Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Course Catalog Description Introduction to Soil Mechanics: An introduction to the engineering properties of soils: theory of soil compression and shear strength with practical applications. Foundation Engineering: Determination of bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of shallow and deep foundations. Design and evaluation of earth slopes and earth retaining structures. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Essentials of Soil Mechanics and Foundations” by McCarthy, David F. 7

th Edition, 2007

Prentice Hall ISBN: 0131145606 “Engineering Properties of Soil and their Measurement” By Bowles 4

th Edition

McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9780070067783

Software GSlope by Miter Software Inc. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada http://www.mitresoftware.com/prod01.htm

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To introduce soils classifications systems. o To study soil structure and phase relations of

soils. o To investigate elementary permeability of

soils o To introduce soil compression, compaction,

and consolidation. o To introduce shear strength of soils o To introduce the bearing capacity calculations

for foundations o To introduce shallow and deep foundations o To introduce slope stability and retaining

structures

Desired Outcomes o Be able to properly classify soils using the

United Soils Classifications System (USCS) and AASHTO systems.

o Be able to manipulate soil phase relations information to calculate needed soils information.

o Be able to calculate permeability of soils from laboratory data

o Be able to calculate soil compression (immediate) and consolidation (long-term clays).

o Be able to calculate and interpret shear strength parameters from laboratory and field data.

o Be able to assess the bearing capacity of soils for given shear strength parameters and foundation configurations.

o Be able to calculate the capacity and total settlement of shallow and deep foundation systems.

o Be able to assess slope stability of a simple slope.

o Be able to design and check factors of safety of a retaining structure.

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CE 505: Engineering Analysis Techniques Course Catalog Description A fast-paced review of fundamental techniques from typical undergraduate level calculus courses. Mastery of these topics is required for success in the differential equations and engineering analysis courses in the MCE program. Three credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) "Schaum's Outline Series: Calculus" by Ayres and Mendelson 6

th Edition

ISBN: 9780071795531 "Calculus Demystified : A Self Teaching Guide" by Krantz 2

nd Edition, 2010

McGraw-Hill ISBN-10: 0071743634 ISBN-13: 9780071743631

"Essential Mathcad for Engineering, Science, and Math (with CD)" by Maxfield 2

nd Edition, 2009

Academic Press ISBN: 9780123747839

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To refresh the basic engineering related

calculus skills necessary for continuation into Seminar One.

Desired Outcomes o Differential Calculus: review and sharpen the

student’s already existing skills in the areas of limits, differentiation, maxima and minima, etc.

o Integral Calculus: review and sharpen the student’s already existing skills in the areas of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, logarithmic and exponential functions, L’Hopital’s Rule, integration by parts, etc.

o Introduce students to mathematical software tools common to the engineering profession.

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CE 506: Engineering Mechanics I Course Catalog Description A review of engineering mechanics fundamentals from the fields of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. Free body diagrams, force systems, equilibrium, geometric properties, kinematics, kinetics, stress and strain. Three credits. Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Vector Mechanics For Engineers, Statics & Dynamics” 10th Edition Beer, Johnston, Mazurek, Cornwell, Eisenberg McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9780073398136 “Mechanics of Materials” 6th Edition Beer, Johnston, DeWolf, Mazurek McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9780073380285

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To provide students with the engineering

mechanics background necessary for continuation into CE 507 (Fundamentals of Structural Engineering).

Desired Outcomes o Statics: proficiency in the areas of rigid body

equilibrium; calculation of internal forces; area properties and distributed loads; construction of shear and moment diagrams.

o Dynamics: proficiency in the areas of rigid body kinematics and kinetics.

o Mechanics of Materials: proficiency in the areas of stress and strain; buckling; beam and shaft deflections; combined loadings.

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CE 507: Fundamentals of Structural Engineering Course Catalog Description A review of the basic concepts of structural engineering that form the required background for later courses. Types of structures, construction materials, structural design, and safety issues are discussed. Students will become familiar with a number of typical structural design calculation methods for later use. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Steel Structures Design and Behavior” by Salmon, Johnson, & Malhas 5

th Edition, 2009

Prentice Hall ISBN: 9780131885561 "Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design" by MacGregor and Wight 6

th Edition

Prentice Hall ISBN: 9780132176521 “Steel Construction Manual” American Institute of Steel Construction 14

th Edition

ISBN: 1564240606

“Structural Analysis” by Hibbeler Prentice-Hall 8

th Edition

ISBN: 9780136022305 “ACI 318-08 & PCA Notes” by the American Concrete Institute 2008 ISBN: 9789974653252 “ASCE/SEI 7-10” by the American Society of Civil Engineers 2010 ISBN: 9780784411155

Software “Structural Engineering Visual Encyclopedia - SEVE” (CD) by Robert M. Henry John Wiley & Sons, Inc. “Visual Analysis” by Integrated Engineering Software “MathCAD” by MathSoft

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To provide students with the structural

engineering background necessary for continuation into Seminar One.

Desired Outcomes o Structural Analysis: proficiency in the analysis

of determinate and basic indeterminate structures.

o Structural Design: design philosophies; structural systems; material properties; fundamentals of steel, concrete, and timber structures.

o Foundations: design philosophies and systems.

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CE 509: Fundamentals of Environmental / Water Resources Engineering Course Catalog Description A review of the basic concepts of environmental and water resources engineering that form the required background for later courses. Basic concepts from environmental chemistry, ecology, biology, microbiology, geology, and soil science along with an introduction to environmental engineering field. Designed to prepare students for entry into the Environmental Engineering sequence of the Master of Civil Engineering program. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Principles of Environmental Engineering and Science” by Davis and Masten 2

nd Edition


Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To sharpen and refresh the chemistry,

ecology, biology, microbiology, geology, and soil science skills necessary for continuation into the Environmental Engineering sequence of the Master of Civil Engineering program.

Desired Outcomes: Proficiency in the areas of -

o Environmental chemistry. o Ecology, biology, and microbiology. o Geology and soil science. o Environmental policy and regulation.

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CE 523: Intermediate Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Course Catalog Description Intermediate Soil Mechanics focuses on general principles of soil mechanics and their applications, including soil structure, fluid flow through porous media, shear strength, primary consolidation and secondary consolidation. The foundation engineering portion of the course covers analysis of shallow and deep foundations including bearing capacity and settlement of footings, rafts, drilled piers and piles. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Principles of Geotechncial Engineering” by Das 7

th Edition

Cengage Learning ISBN: 9780495411307 “Principles of Foundation Engineering” by Das 7

th Edition

Cengage Learning ISBN: 9780495668107

Software GSlope by Miter Software Inc. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada http://www.mitresoftware.com/prod01.htm Plaxis 2d by Plaxis bv AN Delft, The Netherlands http://www.plaxis.nl/

GeoStudio by GEO-SLOPE International Ltd. Calgary, Alberta, Canada http://www.geo-slope.com/

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To review phase relations and soil

classification o To study water transport in soils o To investigate stresses in soils. o To study consolidation of clay soils o To study shear strength of soils o To review the evaluation of soil properties o To study the use and application of plate load

tests o To study mat and ring foundations o To analyze bottom heave and braced

excavations o To study the use and application of pile load

tests for design of deep foundations

Desired Outcomes o Be able evaluate pore pressures and

quantities of water travelling through soils o Be able to evaluate settlement of soils under

loading for both cohesive and non-cohesive soils

o Be able to evaluate soil strength parameters of soils based on laboratory testing data

o Be able to discern the proper foundation type for a given site condition

o Be able to design shallow foundations o Be able to design deep foundations o Be able to design excavations

http://www.geo-slope.com/

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CE 525: Physiochemical and Biological Processes in Water and Wastewater Treatment

Course Catalog Description Physical, chemical, biological, and advanced treatment unit processes. This course will cover basic physical, chemical and biological concepts, reactor kinetics, water and wastewater qualities and quantities, and physical, chemical, and biological unit processes. Design of individual unit processes and integration of unit processes into treatment trains capable of meeting treatment objectives will be emphasized. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Unit Operations and Processes in Environmental

Engineering” by Reynolds and Richards 2

nd Edition, 1996

PWS Publishing Company ISBN: 0534948847 "Water Treatment: Principles and Design" by Crittenden et. al. John Wiley & Sons 3

rd Edition

ISBN: 9780470405390

“Wastewater Engineering: Treatment and Reuse“ by Tchobanoglous, Burton (Editor), Stensel McGraw-Hill 4

th Edition (2002)

ISBN-10: 0070418780 ISBN-13: 9780070418783

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o After initially studying wastewater

characteristics and the regulatory requirements and goals for water treatment, students will study individual unit processes, beginning with those at the head end of a treatment plant and progressing sequentially through the treatment plant. Students completing this course will be able to integrate concepts from biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to design water and wastewater systems that will protect public health and the environment.

Desired Outcomes o Develop an intricate knowledge of the

theories and chemistry behind the treatment of potable water.

o Develop an understanding of the goals in water treatment and how regulatory decisions are made and enforced.

o Develop the ability to combine the theoretical understanding of water treatment processes with common design parameters to design treatment systems.

o Develop an understanding of differing wastewater characteristics and how those characteristics influence selection of treatment unit processes.

o Develop an understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological principles of many common wastewater treatment unit processes, which will lead to an understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the studied processes.

o Combine knowledge of waste characteristics and unit process capabilities to select and design unit processes to successfully meet treatment objectives.

o Combine selected unit processes to form a wastewater treatment plant designed to meet current treatment objectives.

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CE 528: Classical, Matrix, and Dynamic Analysis of Structures Course Catalog Description This course addresses two tracks of analysis. First, static analysis is investigated with advanced classical methods and with matrix methods, the cornerstone of the finite element method. Second, dynamic analysis is presented using both classical and matrix approaches for single and multiple degree of freedom systems. Analysis issues related to design codes are addressed for both static and dynamic conditions. The use of commercially available software is introduced. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides listed text books for all courses) “A First Course in the Finite Element Method” by Logan 5

th Edition (2011)

Thomson - Brooks / Cole ISBN: 9781402076671 “Structural Dynamics: Theory and Computation” by Paz and Leigh 5

th Edition, 2003 (2nd printing)

Kluwer Academic Publishers ISBN: 1402076673

“ASCE/SEI 7-10” by the American Society of Civil Engineers 2010 ISBN: 9780784411155 “Structural Analysis” by Hibbeler Prentice-Hall 8

th Edition

ISBN: 9780136022305

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o Students completing the class shall be able to

analyze two and three dimensional structures and single, multiple, and infinite degree of freedom systems, primarily in two dimensions, using both classical and computer based methods. They will expand their understanding of: structural behavior while increasing familiarity with code based environmental loadings; the dynamic behavior of structures; the related mathematics used to solve problems; and gain an increased familiarity of how dynamics relates to structural design codes.

Desired Outcomes o An understanding of statical determinacy and

indeterminacy. o The ability to use classical methods for

determining deflections in determinate beams.

o The ability to analyze structures using classical methods: Consistent Deformations, Three-Moment Equation, Slope-Deflection Method, Moment-Distribution.

o An understanding of approximate analysis techniques, including the Portal and Cantilever Methods.

o The ability to use matrix methods to develop stiffness matrices for trusses, beams, and frames.

o The ability to analyze indeterminate structures using a spreadsheet application.

o An understanding of and ability to develop 2d finite element models.

o An understanding of miscellaneous dynamic load types.

o An understanding of free and forced vibrations in single and multiple degree of freedom systems, including the methods of solution of the governing equations (both rigorous and approximate).

o An understanding of and ability to use structural response spectra and ground motion information.

o The ability to perform dynamic structural analyses of various structural systems (primarily beams and frames).

o An understanding of distributed mass and load systems versus lumped systems.

o A basic understanding of earthquake and blast loads and the design codes dictating earthquake-resistant design.

o An understanding of approximate design/analysis approaches used for structures under dynamic loads.

o The ability to use commercial software to analyze structures.

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CE 529: Information Technology Course Catalog Description This seminar develops a base level competency in a host of project management software products. Virtual Design and Construction applications as well enterprise wide IT solutions will be examined. In addition it develops an understanding of the importance of integrating an information technology strategy across all aspects of the project and the organization. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides listed text books for all courses) “Information Technology for Construction Managers, Architects and Engineers” by Williams and Trefor 2007 Thomson Delmar learning ISBN: 1-4180-3958-6 “BIM Handbook: A Guide to Building Information Modeling for Owners, Managers, Designers, Engineers and

Contractors” by Eastman, C., et. al. 2

nd Edition, 2011

John Wiley and Sons ISBN: 9780470541371 “Building Information Modeling: A Strategic Implementation Guide” by Smith and Tardif 2009 John Wiley and Sons ISBN: 9780470250037

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To develop a strategic understanding of IT o To understand project management

applications o To understand enterprise applications o To understand issues related to

interoperability o To understand how knowledge can achieve a

competitive advantage o To understand how BIM is changing the

design – build - operate cycle o To understand how IT is changing the

organizational dynamics of the industry

Desired Outcomes o Be able to develop a project and an

enterprise IT strategy o Be able to evaluate different software

programs o Be able to evaluate different hardware

approaches o Be able to design project structures that

develop a synergy with IT structures o Be able to work with a variety of

software programs.

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CE 533: Earthquake Engineering and Soil Stabilization Course Catalog Description Earthquake Engineering: Evaluation of geotechnical earthquake hazards and mitigation. Plate tectonics, seismicity, wave propagation, characterization of ground motions, theory of vibrations, effect of local soil conditions on ground response, development of design ground motions, liquefaction, dynamic lateral earth pressures, slope stability and deformation, earthquake design codes. Soil Stabilization: The application of mineralogical and physicochemical principals to soil stabilization problems, and stabilization techniques for highway and foundation applications. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Principals of Soil Dynamics” by Das 2

nd Edition

Cengage Learning ISBN: 978-0-495-41134-5

Software Shake2000 by Ordonez, Gustavo A. http://www.shake2000.com/

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To illustrate the sources of dynamic loading. o To investigate the assessment of seismic

hazard mapping. o To study wave propagation in 1-D, 2-D, and

3-D. o To study dynamic soil properties and site

response. o To study dynamic soil properties and

foundation dynamics. o To study soil liquefaction. o To study soil stabilization techniques

including soil blending, compaction, moisture control, chemical stabilization, lime treatment, fly ash, Portland cement, asphalt, and non-standard stabilization techniques.

Desired Outcomes o Be able to assess the seismic loads at a site

for different return intervals. o Be able to assess the liquefaction potential of

a site. o Be able to design earthquake resistant

foundations. o Be able to select the correct soil stabilization

technique for a site/ soil conditions.

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CE 535: Stormwater Management and GIS Applications for Water Resources

Course Catalog Description Stormwater management issues, from both flood control and water quality points of view, are integral water resource components associated with land development, urbanization, and watershed hydrology. This course will examine rainfall-runoff relationships (including statistical analysis), channel and basin routing, stormwater treatment, low impact development, best management practices, and wetland utilization and benefit/cost ratio analysis. Geographic Information Systems software will be introduced and applied for examining and analyzing decision-making processes involved with the stormwater management components of the course. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) "Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop" by Ormsby, Napoleon, Burke, Feaster, & Groessl 2

nd Edition, Updated for ArcGIS 9.3, 2008

ESRI Press ISBN: 978-1-58948-210-4 "GIS Tutorial: Workbook for ArcView 9" by Goor & Kurland 4

th Edition

ESRI Press ISBN: 9781589482593

"GIS Applications for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Systems" by U.M. Shamsi 2005 Taylor & Francis Group (CRC Press) ISBN: 0-8493-2097-6

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o Obtain knowledge of hydrologic processes

and hydrologic design procedures. o Address issues in stormwater management

and policy. o Obtain knowledge of methods to control and

alleviate problems caused by stormwater. o Obtain knowledge of GIS technology and how

it is currently utilized for water resources applications for civil engineering and to learn how to use ArcGIS 9 Desktop software; ArcGIS Spatial Analyst Extension; and specific software applications (e.g., ArcHydro with HEC-HMS and/or AVGWLF).

Desired Outcomes o Have a fundamental understanding of

hydrologic procedures used in stormwater management."

o Be able to use and understand these procedures to implement plans to alleviate problems caused by stormwater.

o Have a fundamental understanding of the BMPs and practices used to alleviate the problems caused by stormwater.

o Have a fundamental understanding of using GIS for decision-making processes involving water resource application for civil engineering.

o Be able to use and understand ArcGIS 9 Desktop software; ArcGIS Spatial Analyst Extension; and specific software applications (e.g., ArcHydro with HEC-HMS and/or AVGWLF) for fundamental decision-making processes.

o Understand GIS software’s structural framework.

o Understand the issues involved with GIS data for water resources, data handling, and interpretation of results.

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CE 538: Design of Steel and Timber Structures Course Catalog Description An exploration of advanced structural design issues in the areas of both steel and timber. Using the latest provisions from the American Institute of Steel Construction and the National Design Specification for Wood Construction the course will cover the design and behavior of 2-D and 3-D framing, framing members and connections under various loading conditions, including wind and seismic. Strength and serviceability issues. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) "Timber Design for the Civil and Structural Professional Engineering Exams" by Kim & Kim 7

th Edition, 2009

Professional Publications, Inc. ISBN 978-1-59126-176-6 “2005 Wood Design Package” American Wood Council 2005 Edition Publication #T101-05

“Steel Structures Design and Behavior” by Salmon, Johnson, & Malhas 5

th Edition, 2009

Prentice Hall ISBN 13: 9780131885561 “Steel Construction Manual” American Institute of Steel Construction 14

th Edition

ISBN: 1564240606

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals Steel Structures o To provide students with a strong knowledge

base which they can take with them as a foundation onto which they can build either in the capacity of a structural engineer and/or as a manager of structural engineers. To accomplish this goal, a "load path" approach (from global to local) is taken in the course, focusing on behavior and design of structural steel framing, framing members, and connections. The course will identify important and timely design challenges that are unique to structural design with steel and introduce the American Institute of Steel Construction manual and specifications document that is cited as a reference standard by the model building codes in the United States.

Timber Structures o To familiarize students with industry

standards for wood structural materials, to identify specific design challenges that are unique to structural design with wood, and to introduce the specification that governs wood construction in most of the major model building codes in the United States, the National Design Specification for Wood Construction.

Desired Outcomes o Understand structural steel as a material,

including its elastic and inelastic (nonlinear material) properties and their effects on steel framing, member, and connection behavior."

o Understand the effects of P-delta (global) and p-delta (member) geometric nonlinearities and their effects on steel framing, members, and connection behavior.

o Learn about the importance and roles of load path, redundancy, and continuity in safe, reliable, and predictable structural design for steel and, by analogy, wood and concrete.

o Learn what the limit states (failure modes) are and how they are prioritized for safety in strength design and serviceability of structural steel framing, structural members, and connections.

o Gain familiarity with the requirements of the current manual and specifications of the American Institute of Steel Construction.

o Gain familiarity with geometry and dimensions of structural framing for buildings, framing members, and connections.

o Improve problem-solving abilities through preparation of hand calculations with figures, known information, assumptions, calculations, and conclusions, all with appropriate accuracy.

o Study success and failures through writing assignments, required discussions, and participation in voluntary discussions.

o Understand the anisotropic nature of wood. o Understand practical considerations for

engineering with wood as an organic structural material.

o Gain familiarity with standard structural wood sizes, grades, and species.

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o Gain familiarity with allowable stress design and the National Design Specification for Wood Construction.

o Learn the NDS requirements for designing and engineering with solid sawn, glued-laminated, and structural composite timber loaded in bending, axial tension or compression, or combinations there-of.

o Learn the NDS requirements for designing and engineering mechanical connections between solid sawn, glued-laminated, and structural composite timber under shear and axial loading.

o Gain familiarity with an FEM structural analysis software package and some aspects of FE modeling specific to wood construction.

o Study some remarkable historical wood joints.

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CE 539: Contracts and Insurance Course Catalog Description This seminar addresses the risk characteristics of various contractual forms and the place that insurance and surety plays in the AEC arena. The emergence of new contractual forms from AIA and the ConsensusDocs require a new perspective on contracts and the project organization. This seminar will develop a strategic understanding of contract variables that span plans and specs to Integrated Project Delivery. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Common Sense Construction Law” by Kelleher, T., Walters, S., 4th Edition, 2009 John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 978-0-470-23136-4

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To understand the theory of contracts o To understand construction contracts o To understand the legal responsibilities of the

various actors o To understand the managerial impact of the

legal responsibilities o To understand risk as it relates to contracts

and insurance o To understand how contracts may be used as

an organizational mechanism. o To understand emerging contractual forms

Desired Outcomes o Be able to assess the rights and

responsibilities associated with a contract

o Be able to use contracts to structure organizational relationships

o Be able to employ insurance in a strategic context

o Be able to use contracts as collaborative as well as adversarial vehicles

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CE 553: Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering Course Catalog Description Survey of computer methods and applications for analysis of complex geotechnical engineering problems. Finite element, finite difference and closed form solution techniques, modeling applications. Review of selet geotechnical engineering case studies. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) None

Software Possible software packages include the following. The specific software will be selected by the

instructor and made available to students using “remote desktop”: GSlope by Miter Software Inc. Edmonton, AB, Canada http://www.mitresoftware.com/prod01.htm Plaxis 2d by Plaxis bv AN Delft, The Netherlands http://www.plaxis.nl/ GeoStudio by GEO-SLOPE International Ltd. Calgary, AB, Canada http://www.geo-slope.com/ SoilVision by SoilVision Systems Ltd. Saskatoon, SK, Canada http://www.soilvision.com/ FLAC by Itasca Denver, CO http://www.itascacg.com/flac/ TNO DIANA (including midas) by TNO DIANA BV AN Delft, The Netherlands http://tnodiana.com/Products

Rocscience Slide by Rocscience, Inc. Toronto, ON, Canada http://www.rocscience.com/products/Products.asp Simulia (a.k.a. ABAQUS) by Dassault Systemes Warwick, RI http://www.simulia.com/ SAP 2000 by Computers and Structures, Inc. Berkeley, CA http://www.csiberkeley.com/products_SAP.htm LS-DYNA by FEA Information, Inc. Troy, MI http://www.ls-dyna.com/ ANSYS by ANSYS, Inc. Canonsburg, PA http://www.ansys.com/products/default.asp

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To review basic mathematical subject matter

forming the background of computer modeling.

o To understand the principals of finite element modeling.

o To illustrate the proper selection of input variables in computer modeling.

o To review the geotechnical applications suitable for computer modeling

o To investigate several geotechnical case histories.

Desired Outcomes o Be able to properly assign variables for

different soil and loading conditions. o Be able use modeling software to solve

geotechnical problems, including consolidation, tunneling, braced excavations, slope stability, seepage, unsaturated flow, and dynamic soil-structure interaction.

o Be able assess a geotechnical project objectively.

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CE 555: Geoenvironmental Engineering - Groundwater Flow and Waste Containment

Course Catalog Description This course approaches the field of geoenvironmental engineering from two points of view: groundwater flow and contaminant transport issues and the principals related to solid waste disposal and containment. The groundwater portion of the course will focus on flow and contaminant transport including aquifer properties, principles of ground-water flow, flow into wells, soil moisture and ground-water recharge, regional ground-water flow and the advection, diffusion and attenuation of ground-water contaminants. The solid waste portion of the course will focus on landfill siting, design and construction. Material properties and engineering design of geosynthetic components including geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners. Methods to estimate and design landfill leachate quantities and gas generation. The course will also spend time formulating proposals for the student's upcoming capstone design project in Seminar Six. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Geotechnical Aspects of Landfill Design and Construction” by Qian, Koerner, & Gray 2002 Prentice Hall ISBN: 0130125067 “Groundwater Hydrology” by Todd and Mays 3

rd Edition, 2005

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN: 0-471-05937-4 (cloth) ISBN: 0-471-45254-8 (WIE)

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o Expose students to today's issues in the field

of geoenvironmental engineering, specifically solid waste management and the related groundwater hydrology and contaminant transport problems.

Desired Outcomes o Possess a basic knowledge of material

properties and engineering design of geosynthetic components (e.g. geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, and geosynthetic clay liners) that are used in modern landfill construction."

o Be proficient in the design and construction of horizontal landfill containment systems (cover and liner) and ancillary features such as the leachate and gas collection system.

o Have the ability to isolate problems, define data needs, design programs for data collection, and implement solutions.

o Possess an understanding of how water moves through the subsurface and will be able to predict ground-water flow paths, and calculate aquifer parameters from well pumping tests.

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CE 558: Design of Reinforced and Prestressed/Precast Concrete Structures

Course Catalog Description This course focuses on advanced topics in reinforced concrete design and an introduction to prestressed / precast concrete using the provisions of the American Concrete Institute. Beams, slabs, columns, deflections, analysis and design of prestressed members, loss calculations, use of standard precast members. Design and detailing for seismic loads. The course also includes an introduction to Geographic Information Systems as they apply to the structural engineering field and will spend time formulating proposals for the student's upcoming capstone design project in Seminar Six. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design by MacGregor and Wight 5

th Edition, 2009

Prentice Hall ISBN: 9780132281416 Prestressed Concrete: A Fundamental Approach by Nawy 5

th Edition, 2006

Prentice Hall ISBN: 0131497596

“ACI 318-08 and PCA Notes (CD-ROM)” American Concrete Institute 2008 Edition ACI Order Code: 31808CD.NEWPUBS

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o Gain a basic understanding of the integration

of analysis and design. o Develop proficiency in the design of

reinforced and prestressed concrete members in accordance with the latest American Concrete Institute specifications.

o Develop an understanding of the engineering principles underlying the specifications.

o To learn how GIS technology is currently utilized in the civil engineering profession and to learn how to use ArcGIS 9 Desktop software.

Desired Outcomes o Understand why reinforcement is provided in

concrete. o Understand how stress distributions are

approximated in design and analysis. o Be capable of performing numerical analysis

and investigate strength requirements. o Understand methods of transferring shear

loads in beams. o Understand why adequate detailing must be

provided. o Understand column interaction diagrams. o Understand the advantages of prestressed

concrete. o Understand the basic theory of prestressed

concrete flexure design. o Have a fundamental understanding of using

GIS for decision-making processes involving civil engineering.

o Be able to use ArcGIS 9 Desktop software for basic, fundamental decision-making processes.

o Understand ArcGIS 9 Desktop software’s extended capabilities and structural framework.

o Understand the issues involved with GIS data, data handling, and interpretation of results.

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CE 559: Project Finance and Accounting Course Catalog Description This seminar focuses on understanding project risk and financial performance across all project participants. It will address traditional financial arrangements as well as new models such as the Special Purpose Entity (SPE) and Public Private Partnerships (PPP). This seminar will enable the student to address the ever increasing complexity of the financial arena. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Common Sense Construction Law” by Kelleher and Walters 4th Edition John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9780470231364 “Project Finance for Construction and Infrastructure” by Pretorius, F., Chung-Hsu, B., McInnes, A., Lejot, P., Arner, D. 1st Edition Wiley-Blackwell ISBN: 9781405151276 “Finance for Construction Contractors” by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To review basic project accounting procedure o To understand the principals of job costing o To understand the relationship between a

firm’s finances and surety bonds o To understand the critical nature of cash

management and tax planning o To understand the process of project

financing and evolving financial structures o To understand the economic theory of

corporate finance o To understand valuation processes o To understand risk management

Desired Outcomes o Be able to evaluate a firm’s financial

position o Be able to prepare a surety application o Be able to prepare project and

company pro formas o Be able to prepare a project financing

proposal o Be able to prepare a company

financing proposal o Be able to analyze and recommend

action on innovative design build finance own projects

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CE 561: Capstone Design Project Course Catalog Description Civil engineering projects have always had social, political, economic, and environmental impacts. The capstone design project requires you to anticipate these impacts prior to project implementation. As the engineer in a leadership position you will direct the project from conception to completion. This includes the preparation of a comprehensive project business plan that will include project goals, political hurdles, anticipated revenues and expenses, marketing, facility design, etc.; all pertaining to the design of a major civil engineering project. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) None

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o Provide each student the experience of

preparing the design of a major engineering project and expose the student to concepts and procedures required as an engineering manager to be successful.

Desired Outcomes o The ability to construct an engineering project

proposal in response to an RFP. o The ability to prepare a professional quality

engineering design and report covering not only technical aspects but also project management and business development issues.

o The ability to prepare and deliver an engineering presentation to a variety of audiences (peers, clients, civil servants, etc.) using a variety of mediums (live, electronically from off site, poster, etc.).

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CE 571: Elementary Geotechnical Tools Lab Course Catalog Description Survey of techniques for classification of soils, assessment of hydraulic properties, consolidation, and assessment of shear strength parameters of soils. Field experience in geotechnical exploration. One credit.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Engineering Properties of Soil and Their Measurement” by Bowles 4

th Edition


Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To perform index testing of soils and properly

classify soils using the United Soil Classification System (USCS) and AASHTO systems.

o To perform field “visual” classifications on soil samples

o To perform falling and fixed head permeability test on given soil samples.

o To perform and analyze results of a consolidation test.

o To assess the shear strength of cohesive and cohesionless soils using Unconfined Compression and Direct Shear apparatus.

o See the procurement of soil samples in the field.

Desired Outcomes o Be able to perform index tests and properly

classify given soil samples. o Be able to perform permeability tests and

interpret the data. o Be able perform a consolidation test and

generate the consolidation parameters from the data.

o Be able to select the proper shear strength testing program for a given soil sample.

o Be able to assess the shear strength parameters of cohesive and cohesionless soils using both the Unconfined Compression and Direct Shear apparatus.

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CE 572: Intermediate Geotechnical Tools Lab Course Catalog Description Survey of techniques for assessing permeability of soils using the flexible wall apparatus, Proctor compaction and triaxial shear testing. Field visit to geotechnical project site. One credit.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual“ by Das, Braja 6th Edition, 2002 Oxford University Press ISBN: 0-19-515046-5

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o To perform permeability testing using the

flexible wall permeameter and control panel. o To assess the compaction characteristics of

soil using the Modified Proctor test. o To assess the specific gravity of a given soil

sample. o To assess the shear strength parameters of a

cohesive soil sample using the triaxial apparatus.

o To witness a geotechncial design/ construction project in the field.

Desired Outcomes o Be able perform and interpret the data of a

flexible wall permeability test. o Be able to perform and interpret a Modified

Proctor compaction test. o Be able to perform the specific gravity test on

a given soil sample. o Be able perform a triaxial test on a cohesive

soil sample. o Be able to interpret the results of a triaxial

testing program.

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EG 501: Engineering Mathematics Course Catalog Description First and second order differential equations, basic matrix algebra with emphasis on solving systems of equations and understanding eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical techniques for solving both differential and algebraic equations, and an introduction to partial differential equations. Basic concepts in probability and statistics, random variables, testing hypotheses, confidence intervals, and correlation along with the least squares line. In addition to solving problems by hand, students will also be using software tools. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) "Discovering Statistics- Brief Version" by Larose and Freeman W.H. Freeman Pap/Cdr/Cr Edition, 2011 ISBN: 9781429244626 “Schaum’s Outline Series: Differential Equations” by Bronson 3

rd Edition


"Essential Mathcad for Engineering, Science, and Math (with CD)"

by Maxfield 2

nd Edition, 2009

Academic Press ISBN: 9780123747839 “Construction Accounting and Finance

Management” by Peterson 2

nd Edition

Prentice-Hall ISBN: 9780135017111

Software "Mathcad" by Parametric Technology Corporation

Course Goals and Outcomes

Goals o To review basic mathematical subject matter

and techniques used by engineers. o To illustrate both analytical and numerical

techniques for solving problems. o To demonstrate the use of technology in the

solution process for mathematical problems. o To study simple probability concepts, random

variables, and statistical data. o To illustrate how statistics can be used in

engineering applications.

Desired Outcomes o Be able to solve first and second order, linear

differential equations. o Be able to solve a system of algebraic

equations and understand the geometry of the solutions.

o Be able to find and use eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices.

o Be able to use numerical techniques to solve algebraic and differential equations.

o Be able to calculate summary statistics such as mean, mode, standard deviation, and variance of a random sample of data.

o Be able to calculate probabilities of common random distributions

o Be able to test hypotheses and find confidence intervals for one and two means and for one proportion.

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GB 501: Business Management Fundamentals Course Catalog Description This seminar presents broad-based fundamental learning in economics, management, marketing, and operations management from the perspective of a business manager. Students will focus on the economic framework for business decision-making, learning the importance of an ability to assess market conditions as the context for all business strategy development and implementation. The seminar will emphasize management’s ability to plan for and execute advantageous strategy so as to achieve organization objectives through efficient and effective allocation of its human, capital and intellectual resources. Marketing and operations management will be a core seminar component in which students will learn theory and skills that represent best practices in the marketing and operations management of products and services. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Business: A Changing World” by Ferrell and Hirt 8

th Edition

McGraw-Hill ISBN: 0-07-351175-7

Course Outcomes At the end of the Economics seminar section, students should have achieved the following learning objectives: o Gained fundamental understanding of the

American economic system, its dimensions and cyclical patterns.

o Acquired a perspective on the history of capitalism in the U.S. and the likely future changes in characteristics of free enterprise capitalism in Western economies.

o Developed competency in undertaking a basic macroeconomic analysis.

o Learned to distinguish among market structure models of competition.

o Gained knowledge of the primary laws that govern the economic behavior of corporations competing in the domestic marketplace.

At the end of the Management seminar section, students should have achieved the following learning objectives: o Gained knowledge of nature of management,

roles and functions, planning, leading, organizing and controlling.

o Demonstrated an ability to execute a SWOT analysis in a competent manner

o Be able to recognize elements of competitive advantage

o Acquired an understanding of the nature of human resources management and its critical role in organizational success

o Learned of the correlations between workforce attitudes, motivation and success

At the end of the Operations Management seminar section, students should have achieved the following learning objectives: o Understand the importance of quality to

operations management and the firm o Develop more tools to analyze the

transformation of inputs into outputs o Understand how quality adds value o Understand the supply chain and analyze

levels of efficiency. o Understand the role and potential of product

design within operations management As an introduction to fundamental marketing theory, we expect the course to give student the ability to: o Define marketing, its activities and functions o Explain the marketing concept and its

applications o Develop appropriate marketing strategies o Understand the social and cultural context in

which marketing activities take place o Understand how market research influences

the development of the marketing mix o Identify important variables in developing a

promotional strategy.

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GB 502: Quantitative Methods and Financial Analysis for Managers Course Catalog Description The seminar will introduce standard techniques of quantitative analysis, business mathematics and statistics, which will be integrated into a context of business management. Financial analysis will be studied by first establishing understanding of the nature of accounting statements, with emphasis on the use of accounting information to assess financial health of an enterprise. The financing decision will then be introduced and examined, followed by learning of the methods of financial evaluation of investment proposals. This will include study of the means for measurement of the expected future value of financial outlays, their anticipated future benefits, adjusted for risk, in relation to current expenditures and judgments of the merits of competing investment proposals in meeting organizational objectives. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Analysis for Financial Management” by Higgins 10

th Edition, 2012

McGraw-Hill ISBN: 978-0-07-803468-8

Course Outcomes At the end of the Mathematics for Managers seminar section, students should have achieved the following learning objectives: o Gained fundamental understanding of the use

of use mathematics to solve problems of relevance to business operations.

o Developed competency in the execution of quantitative methods using techniques of algebra, calculus, statistics, probability and financial mathematics.

o Learned to describe business problems either in writing or in numerical format, using standard mathematical terminology and notation.

At the end of the Accounting seminar section, students should have achieved the following learning objectives: o Gained knowledge of the nature of

accounting, users of accounting information, types of accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

o Acquired understanding of the organization and structure of a chart of accounts as well as what specific accounts are used for.

o Demonstrated an ability to use financial statement for analytical purposes

At the end of the Quantitative Methods seminar section, students should have achieved the following learning objectives: o Understanding of how to analyze quantitative

information and make better business decisions.

o Development of skills in the use of statistical tools to analyze business problems.

o Understanding of how statistical information adds value to the decision process.

As an introduction to finance, we expect the course to give student the ability to: o Explain connections between financial

performance and operating characteristics of a firm.

o Demonstrate understanding of how to use financial ratios in the context of broad dimensions of a company’s situation.

o Understand the ways in which financial markets act to serve corporate financing needs.

o Identify the common types of financial instruments, stocks and bonds, and their financial characteristics.

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GB 544: Project Management Techniques, Tools and Practices Course Catalog Description This seminar focuses on the “nuts and bolts” or fundamentals of project management and practices. The course will explore the key elements of project management from the project management framework, the project life cycle, project process and key project management knowledge areas. Additionally, project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, resource and schedule management will be studied. Other key areas of focus will be project management procurement and overall project communications requirements. Six credits.

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Project Management Body Of Knowledge – PMBOK” (CD) 4

th Edition, 2008

Project Management Institute ISBN: 9781933890517

Recommended Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University does not provide recommended text

books) “Project Management – A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling” by Kerzner 10

th Edition, 2009

John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 9780470278703

Course Goals and Outcomes Goals o Gain a basic understanding of the role and

responsibilities of a project manager o Develop an understanding of good project

management practices o Recognize the fundamental elements of

project management o Understand the key process and knowledge

areas related to project management and the activities associated with these areas

o Gain an understanding of project management tools and techniques

o Development project management assessment capabilities

Desired Outcomes o Apply the concepts, techniques, and decision

tools available to project managers. o Extended your understanding of work

breakdown structures and networks to planning, scheduling, and controlling projects.

o Spot potential conflicts and problems that can occur on projects.

o Identify appropriate behaviors for successfully managing a project.

o Use a complete computer-based information system for managing projects.

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SSEN 101: Composition and Literature Course Catalog Description Devoted chiefly to the principles of written organization, exposition, argumentation, and research. Three credits (undergraduate).

Required Text Books (NOTE - Norwich University provides required text books) “Outliers: The Story of Success” by Gladwell 2008 Little, Brown and Company ISBN: 9780316017923 A Writer’s Reference by Hacker 7

th Edition, 2011

Bedford/St. Martin’s ISBN: 9780312649364

Course Goals and Outcomes o Write well-organized essays using various rhetorical modes, topic sentences, supporting sentences, and

transitions between paragraphs; o Research, write, and document a scholarly paper in MLA format; o Demonstrate an awareness of the subtleties of language illustrated by continued improvement in diction; o Write a clear thesis statement; o Recognize and avoid unsupported generalizations, employing critical thinking skills; o Avoid unacceptable fragments, fused sentences, comma splices, faulty agreement, unnecessary tense

shifts, shifts of person, and dangling modifiers; o Write an acceptable paraphrase; o Examine texts for the main ideas and understand the interplay between general and specific; o Locate a variety of research tools, including print, non-print, and electronic resources, to find information; o Evaluate critically and use this information effectively in writing expository, analytic, and argumentative

essays.

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