CE 003 - Introduction To Civil and Environmental Engineering (2 Credits) Spring 2020

CE 003 – Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering (2 credits)
Spring 2020
Version 1/3/20
Course Instructor: Dr. Garcia (aka. Dr. G), Luis.Garcia@uvm.edu

Office: Votey 357 Office Phone: 802-656-1034
Office Hours: Monday & Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM; Tuesdays 8:30-10:00AM
These hours are for drop-in or appointments. I can arrange to meet at other times and will do my best
to accommodate all reasonable meeting requests, please e-mail or call me with such requests.
Course Graduate Teaching: Logan Werner, email: Logan.Werner@uvm.edu

Assistants Office hours: TBD or other times via email
Maziar Foroutan, email: Maziar.Foroutan@uvm.edu
Office hours: TBD or other times via email
Course Undergraduate Teaching Assistants:

TBD
SCHEDULE
Lectures:
Section A - M 10:50-11:40AM Perkins 101
Section B - M 2:20-3:10PM Kalkin 325
Labs: Discovery W218
L1-Wednesday 10:50-12:50AM L2-1:10-3:10PM
L3-Friday 10:50-12:50AM L4-1:10-3:10PM
Final Exams: Section A - May 8, 2020 10:30-1:15PM Votey 254

Section B - May 5, 2020 4:30-7:15PM Kalkin 002
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 2-credit course introduces Civil and Environmental Engineering through hands-on design, group
projects, inquiry-based learning, systems thinking, critical thinking, and computational exercises.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
• To learn about civil and environmental engineering and associated sub-disciplines and the
overall design and construction industry context in which these disciplines apply.
• To understand the elements of local and global sustainability applicable to engineered systems
including the importance of systems thinking and ethics in engineering research and practice.
• To develop and practice essential skills for engineers (communication, leadership, critical and
systems thinking, cooperation, and professionalism).
• To learn and understand the principles of standards of engineering practice applicable to
professional engineering.
• To understand ABET directed outcomes and their importance for engineering practice.
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COURSE TOPICS
• To learn about Civil &Environmental engineering and associated sub-disciplines in which these
disciplines apply.
• To understand the elements of local and global sustainability applicable to engineered systems including
the importance of systems thinking in research and practice.
• To work on a number of hands-on projects to help better understand some of the engineering and
sustainability principles covered in the lectures.
• To develop and practice essential skills for engineers (computing, sensors, problem solving, critical and
systems thinking, communication, leadership, cooperation, and professionalism).
COURSE POLICIES
LABS AND SAFETY: We will mainly use Discovery W218 but we will also likely use labs in Votey, and
possibly might visit a construction site. Safety is always the most important consideration in any
activity. Fully closed shoes are required in the lab and any for construction site visits or field work.
Follow safe practices on all assignments at all times. This includes being aware of your surroundings at
all times and watching out for potential hazards. If at any time you feel you are in an unsafe or
potentially unsafe situation during the activities associated with this course, take immediate action to
remove yourself from that situation. Notify other potentially affected persons, and the instructor and
TA’s immediately of such a situation.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: In keeping with University policy, any student with a documented disability
interested in utilizing accommodations should contact Student Accessibility Services (SAS) on campus.
SAS works with students to create reasonable and appropriate accommodations. Contact SAS as early
as possible. SAS is located in A-170 Living/Learning Center; (802) 656-7753; access@uvm.edu; or
www.uvm.edu/access.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION: Every class and lab count. Prompt attendance is expected and
counts in your grade. If you cannot make a class or will be late, notify the TA by email sufficiently
before the class. Absences will only be excused for appropriate circumstances with advance notice.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: Students have the right to practice the religion of their choice. You should
submit in writing to me by the end of the second full week of classes your documented religious
holiday schedule for the semester so we can develop a plan to accommodate that schedule.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: Submit all assignments per the instructions. In general, and unless
otherwise specified, submittals are due in hard copy form at the start of class or lab, as directed on the
assignment form. Late submittals without adequate prior explanation and approval by the instructor
are not acceptable and will not be graded. Create PDF files of each assignment and submit them on
Blackboard before the due date (these are back up to the hard copy forms). Do not submit
assignments by email or slide them under the instructor’s door.
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NOTE TAKING: Note taking in class, labs, and site visits is important for this course and is an important
aspect of professional engineering practice. I recommend a binder for class handouts, readings, and
your assignments.
Your lab assignment will need to follow the format of the Lab Report Format document that you can
download from the class Blackboard page (the lab report should have a Title Block, Introduction,
Assumptions (if needed), Method, Data and Results).
BLACKBOARD: Please check Blackboard for important correspondence and course updates.
Blackboard will generally be used to notify you of class messages regarding assignment changes or
notices. Also, check your e-mail regularly for similar information. In the event of inclement weather,
please check your Blackboard e-mail for any notice of cancellation or delay of class and/or activities.
SYLLABUS: This syllabus is subject to change with verbal and electronic notice.
ACADEMIC HONESTY: The University of Vermont and the College Engineering & Mathematical
Sciences are learning communities. Consistent with the University’s mission and purpose, and the
values the College seeks to foster within its community, we expect that academic honesty and integrity
guide the actions of all its members. It is the responsibility of every person in the academic community
to ensure that dishonesty is NOT tolerated. Academic dishonesty (cheating and/or plagiarism) violates
the Academic Integrity Policy and may result in an “F” on the work involved or in the course. Cheating
not only violates the Academic Integrity Policy, but also may be grounds for probation, suspension,
and/or expulsion.
http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmppg/ppg/student/acadintegrity.pdf
TEXTBOOK: There is no required textbook.
REFERENCES: I will identify reference materials including publications, manuals, and design and
construction guidance which are required reading or are particularly pertinent secondary references.
These will be in the public domain or available through the UVM reference library system.
GRADING: The course grade will be based on the following:
Quizzes: (5 @ 2%) 10%
Homework Assignments 25%
Lab reports 50%
Final Exam 15%
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100%
Course will be graded on a +/- scale (e.g. A, A-, B+, B …)
HOW TO DO WELL IN THIS COURSE:
1. Read this syllabus.

2. Refer to Blackboard postings often and use the posted resources.
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3. Read assignment instructions carefully and address each aspect cited in the assignment.
4. Do at least 2-3 hours per week, on average, of reading and work outside of class and lab time.
5. Do the readings before class, and make notes on the readings to prepare for discussion.
6. Engage in the lectures, labs, and field visits by listening carefully, taking notes, and asking
questions if something is not clear to you. If you have a question most likely, others do as well.
7. Communicate with your project teammates regularly. Be honest if you cannot meet a promised
delivery deadline, giving as much advanced notice as possible.
8. Participate wholeheartedly in projects and follow-through on what you provide your
teammates to be sure that your entire team understands what you are providing and that it
meets the needs of the team and the project.
9. Recognize that team work requires commitment to the team, flexibility to accommodate the
unexpected, and above all, respect for yourself and your team mates.
10. Do your homework early so you can ask questions if needed.
11. Take advantage of instructor and TA office hours (do not hesitate to ask for the opportunity to
meet outside of posted office hours if those don’t work with your schedule).
12. Take responsibility for your learning - you are not limited to what you are exposed to in class,
labs, and field visits.
13. Academic integrity is critical-review and follow the academic integrity policy which is cited
above.

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CE 003 – Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering (2 credits)

Course Instructor: Dr. Garcia (aka. Dr. G), Luis.Garcia@uvm.edu

Course Graduate Teaching: Logan Werner, email: Logan.Werner@uvm.edu

Course Undergraduate Teaching Assistants:

Final Exams: Section A - May 8, 2020 10:30-1:15PM Votey 254

Course will be graded on a +/- scale (e.g. A, A-, B+, B …)

HOW TO DO WELL IN THIS COURSE:

1. Read this syllabus.

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