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The project tasks evolve from semester to semester as we develop sustainable water treatment technologies. We maintain a wiki as an active repository of what we are learning to help transfer knowledge from semester to semester. We also encourage students to participate in the project for multiple semesters so there is enough continuity of team members to aid in the transfer of knowledge from semester to semester.
CEE 255
Instructor: M.L. Weber-Shirk
No prerequisite
co-meeting with CEE 455
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The first two weeks of the course are spent defining tasks and organizing teams. Students participate in problem definition, solution strategy, team formation, and task scheduling. Student teams write a project proposal early in the semester describing their approach to solving the research or design challenge. Teams present biweekly progress reports in the form of PowerPoint presentations.
CEE 309 Special Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering (var cr.)
Instructor: M.L. Weber-Shirk
No prerequisite
CEE 309 allows students to work on the AguaClara project during the summer. Individual expectations and coursework will be decided on with faculty at the beginning of the summer. Depending on the student's previous involvement with AguaClara, CEE 309 will be similar to either CEE 255 or CEE 455.
CEE 455 Sustainable Water Supply Project (3 cr.)
Instructor: M.L. Weber-Shirk
Prerequisites CEE 453 or CEE 454
co-meeting with CEE 255
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- Format: Research and development tasks are to be ready for submission to the journal Water Research. Design tasks must include appropriate design documentation such as design basis, specifications, and CAD drawings.
CEE 454 Small-Scale Sustainable Water Supplies (3 cr.)
Instructor: M.L. Weber-Shirk
Prerequisite CEE 331 or permission of instructor
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For more information, refer to the CEE 454 Course Website.
CEE 501/502
CEE 501/502 are open to graduate students looking to fulfill design course requirements in the CEE department. Please contact Professor Weber-Shirk with any questions about this option.
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