53 courses in the 1988–89 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1988–89
R. Green, BSc (Eng) (London), MSc (Queen's), MSc (Waterloo), PhD (Texas), PEng
A continuation of GEN E 115 with applications of graphics, measurement and other analytic principles to introductory problems in the various disciplines of Civil Engineering; an introduction to engineering design methods as applied to Civil Engineering and including specification development, information-gathering, concept formulation, feasibility analysis and report writing.
Stress-strain-temperature relationships. Axial tension. Thin-walled pressure vessels. Torsion of shafts. Bending of beams. Analysis of stresses in beams.
A review of Year One Calculus. Hyperbolic Functions. Partial derivatives. Multiple integration with applications. Vector analysis, theorems of Green and Gauss, line integrals. Elements of Fourier series.
An introduction to linear and partial differential equations. Standard methods of solution, applications to physical and engineering problems, linear equations with constant coefficients, systems of differential equations, solution by series, numerical methods, partial differential equations. Applications from Dynamics and Vibrating Systems
An introduction to Microcomputers, Spreadsheets, Word Processors and the BASIC language. Workshop includes applications selected from Year Two Civil Engineering courses.
Five weeks only’
For Civil and Geological Engineering students only.
Role of Probability in engineering and decision-making under uncertainty. Data analysis. Basic probability concepts. Probability distributions. Functions of random variables. Estimation theory.
A study of earth processes and earth materials from an engineering point of view. Topics include: mineral and rock identification, the rock cycle, structural geology, geology of Canada, effects of water, ice and wind. Description of aggregates used in engineering works. Field trip.
CIVE 265Structure and Properties of MaterialsF,W 3C,1T,3L 0.5
A basic course in structure, behaviour and application of engineering materials. Bonding forces. Crystalline and amorphous structures. Structural defects. Phase transformations and equilibria. Structures and responses of metals, ceramics and polymers. Corrosion. Modes of deformation and failure.
An introductory course on the principles of engineering economy. Basic concepts; capital; interest formulas and derivations; annual worth comparisons; present worth; return on investment; benefit-cost ratio depreciation effect of taxes.
The development of problem-solving skills utilizing the systems approach to the solution of civil engineering problems. Knowledge from previous courses and the practical application of the digital computer are integrated in a teamn/ project-oriented environment. A written report and a verbal presentation are requirements.
Theories of road capacity; Capacity and quality of service on rural and urban roads. Traffic signals: capacity, delay, allocation and optimization of phase times. Control of combinations and networks of signals. Application of assignment in traffic models.
Basic concepts needed to explore current issues in Urban Transportation; includes planning models of trip generation, mode split distribution and assignment. Evaluation of transport proposals based on the decision environment and extensions of engineering economics. Basic notions of system continuity, historical perspectives and system operating characteristics are addressed.
An introduction to geologic processes; subsurface exploration; classification systems; weight-volume relationships; soil mechanics principles including state of stress, ground water flow, consolidation and shear strength.
Foundation engineering; earth pressure theories; retaining walls; anchors; shallow and deep foundations; braced trenches and excavations; slope stability.
The purpose is to provide the students with an opportunity to demonstrate their capacity to engage in the practice of civil engineering as a profession. The students are encouraged to independently identify and resolve a problem within the scope of their chosen area of specialization utilizing knowledge gained from their academic and employment experiences. A written report and a verbal presentation are requirements.
Approximate methods of analysis for a variety of structural forms. Application of approximate techniques to beams, building frames, shear wall structures, plates, buckling and vibration problems. Approximate structural design.
Dynamics of continuous and discretized structures. Free and forced vibrations of single and multidegree of freedom systems. Impact, earthquake loads, wind loads. Vibration of beams, frames, structural systems.
CIVE 407Building Sciences and TechnologyW 2C2T 0.5
The building process; loadings: gravity, wind, thermal, moisture, fire; enclosure design: walls, windows, roof; subgrade construction; energy related considerations: energy load, economics.
Prereq: CIV E 313, 413, 414 or consent of instructor
Structural steel members. Limit states design, loads, materials. Design of tension and compression members, beams and beam-columns. Composite design and plate girders. Connections. Fatigue.
Experimental evaluation of responses of engineering structures to various loads. Foundations of modelling, observations and measurements. Model development. Selected experimental techniques. Transfer functions.
Introduction to basic concepts of transport systems analysis: systems analysis framework, accounting methods, experimental design techniques, decision theory, basic approaches to simulation modelling. The emphasis is on development of methods of analysis, for application to selected case studies in the transport sector.
Simulation of geotechnical consulting practice. Students are required to complete several projects, based on actual case studies, which require problem identification, evaluation of geotechnical data, analysis, design and report preparations.
Introduction of engineering technology to the field of orthopaedics. Specific topics deal with the repair and reconstruction of portions of the musculoskeletal system affected by trauma or pathological response. Primary study is directed toward the skeletal joints and major load carrying structures. Students must have had background study in properties and mechanics of materials equivalent to CIV E 204 and Civ E 265. Registration in this course will be assessed on éin individual basis through scheduled interviews. Cross-listed as GEN E 460
Mathematical modelling of transpe' t phenomena in rivers, estuaries and lakes. Data collection and analysis. Thermal pollution. Non-point source contributions to pollution. Management problems. Ecological modelling.
A course on water resource management problems in Canada. Description of basic areas of water resource management. Application of systems analysis and operations research techniques management. Benefit-cost analysis. Social, political, legal and ecological considerations.
General introduction to Law and Common Law Legal Systems; Formation of Contracts, Effect of Mistakes on Contracts, Interpretation of Contracts, Breach of Contracts, Legal Remedies; Scope and Content of Technical Specifications; Sale of Goods; Introduction of the Law of Agency; the Tort of Negligence, Professional Negligence; Some Aspects of Restrictive Trade Practices; Introduction to Patent Law. Ethical aspects of professional practice. Restricted to 4B Civil and Geological Engineering students
Introduction to project/construction management - network methods, critical path, crashing, resource allocation and levelling. Earth moving and heavy construction; Building construction
The engineer in society. Principles, methods and practice of Civil Engineering. Informal lectures.
Department of Classical Studies
Professor, Chairman of the Department
P. Forsyth, “? AB (Mount Holyoke), MA, PhD (Toronto), Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award
Assistant Professor and Undergraduate
Officer
L.L. Neuru,? BA (San Francisco), MA (Oregon), PhD (McMaster)
Associate Professor R.L. Fowler,? BA, MA (Toronto), DPhil (Oxford)
Assistant Professors
L.A. Curchin,? BA (Western Ontario), MA (Toronto, Carleton), PhD (Ottawa)
S.B.P. Haag, BA, MA (Queen's), MA (Waterloo), MPhil (Toronto)
R.L. Porter, BA (McMaster), MA, PhD (Princeton)
Lecturer S.L. Ager, BA, MA (Queen's)
Participating Faculty in Classics at Wilfrid
Laurier University
D. Emanuele, BA, MA (British Columbia), PhD (Texas, Austin)
H.A. MacLean, BA (McMaster), MA, PhD (Wisconsin)
G.P. Schaus, BA, MA (Dalhousie), PhD (Pennsylvania)
J. Zeyl, BA, MA (Toronto), PhD (McMaster)
Faculty Member of Classical Studies holding cross appointment to.
Fine Arts
?History
Course Descriptions
CLASSICAL STUDIES (Courses in Translation) Introductory Notes
1. Students should consult with the departmental Undergraduate Advisor for the latest information on course offerings. Some courses are offered in rotation.