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Water Resources Engineering

Summer 2025 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > CIVE.4600 > 081

Course No: CIVE.4600-081; SIS Class Nbr: 1357; SIS Term: 3440
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course is a continuation and extension of Fluid Mechanics, with a focus on engineering applications of hydraulic and hydrologic engineering. This course covers fundamental concepts of open-channel flow, hydraulic structures, design of open channels, surface-water hydrology, and groundwater hydrology.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: CIVE.3010 Fluid Mechanics, or CHEN.3030 Fluid Mechanics, or MECH.3810 Fluid Mechanics.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Xiaoqi Zhang
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Summer: May 19 to Jul 13
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $595/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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