Credit is not given for both CEIE 456 and 556. Introductory course in the study of environmental laws as they pertain to urban systems infrastructure management. Also reviews laws for allocation of surface and groundwater supplies and reviews environmental law databases. Credit is not given for both CEIE 460 and 560. Overview of the urban construction industry, including its organizations and interactions.
Value engineering is introduced.
Introduction to urban transportation systems and the factors that influence their planning, design, and operation. Topics include fundamentals of travel demand forecasting, supply modeling, demand management, systems design, and equilibrium analysis. Mass transit, automated guide way transit, and pedestrian and cycling facilities in context with automotive transport are also covered. Project evaluation, benefit cost analysis, and time staging methods for transportation systems are introduced. Introduction to the analysis of transportation systems for passengers and freight.