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CEE 475

Principles of Earthquake Engineering Analysis

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB+
Standard

Overview

Description

Seismic sources; seismicity; risk analysis; dynamic soil properties; site classification; site effects; selection of design ground motions; response spectra; geo-hazards evaluation and mitigation; liquefaction; seismic design and design codes.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • with a “C” or better
MATH 285CEE 372GPH 333
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

MATH 285 with a “C” or better; CEE 372 or GPH 333.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Spring

Terms

spring

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Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, economic factors.
  • recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental.
  • acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.