Course Syllabus
Instructors:
Dr. Syed Ashik Ali |
Official Title:Research Assistant Professor Department:School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Areas of Interests and Expertise:Advanced pavement infrastructure materials and systems, Performance Enhancement of Pavements, Sustainability in Pavement Construction, Advanced Assessment of Infrastructure Condition and Ranking, Green and Bio-based Technologies, Mechanistic Design of PavementPhone: (405) 679-4010 Email: syed.a.ali@ou.edu |
Dr. Musharraf Zaman
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Official Title:David Ross Boyd Professor and Aaron Alexander Professor of Civil Engineering Department:School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science Areas of Interests and Expertise:Geotechnical engineering; Pavement materials and systems with emphasis on asphalt materials; Pavement performance; Soil-structure interaction; Geomechanics Phone: (405) 401-3096 Email: zaman@ou.edu |
Live Session:For Section 997:Mondays, 5:30 -7.00 pm CDT (Online)Zoom link: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/91325638335?pwd=bNbt1jVHfeG9AJ5qTGUadcmXKpnquH.1&from=addon For Section 001:Tuesdays, 3.00 -4.15 pm CDT (in-person, CEC 119) |
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Course Prerequisites
- CEES 3364: Soil Mechanics
- CEES 3884: Transportation Engineering
Course Materials
The following books will be used closely in this course:
- “Pavement Design and Materials,”by A.T. Papagiannakis and E.A. Masad, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., ISBN: 978-0-471-21461-8, January 2008.
- “Pavement Analysis and Design (2nd Edition),”by Y.H. Huang, Pearson,ISBN10: 0131424734 ISBN13: 9780131424739, 2004.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Project | 10% |
| Test 1 | 20% |
| Test 2 | 20% |
| Final Exam (comprehensive) | 30% |
Note: Above items constitute 95% of the overall course grade. Live Session attendance and quiz together account for the remaining 5% of the overall grade.
Course Components
Assignments and Homework:
- All assignments and homework should be done neatly and professionally. Homework should be done on engineering paper and drawings/sketches should be drawn neatly and used as appropriate.
- Project reports should be neatly typed, well organized, and professionally prepared. Use of word processors, spreadsheets, and other software is strongly encouraged.
- Collaboration among students is encouraged; however, assignments, homework, exams, and project reports must represent individual work.
Live Session and Exam Attendance:
- Live Session attendance is important and recommended.
- Exam attendance is mandatory.
Course Policies
Communication
DO NOT send email via Canvas. I will not respond. You must email me via independent email server (OU email, Outlook, Yahoo, gmail, etc.)
Late Policy
Late submission will not be accepted without prior approval of the instructor.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STUDENT SUPPORT
Mental Health Support Services
Support is available for any student experiencing mental health issues that are impacting their academic success. Students can either been seen at the University Counseling Center (UCC) located on the second floor of Goddard Health Center or receive 24/7/365 crisis support from a licensed mental health provider through TELUS Health. To schedule an appointment or receive more information about mental health resources at OU please call the UCC at 405-325-2911 or visit University Counseling Center. The UCC is located at 620 Elm Ave., Room 201, Norman, OK 73019.
Title IX Resources and Reporting Requirement
The University of Oklahoma faculty are committed to creating a safe learning environment for all members of our community, free from gender and sex-based discrimination, including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, in accordance with Title IX. There are resources available to those impacted, including: speaking with someone confidentially about your options, medical attention, counseling, reporting, academic support, and safety plans. If you have (or someone you know has) experienced any form of sex or gender-based discrimination or violence and wish to speak with someone confidentially, please contact OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013) or University Counseling Center (M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 405-325-2911).
Because the University of Oklahoma is committed to the safety of you and other students, and because of our Title IX obligations, I, as well as other faculty, Graduate Assistants, and Teaching Assistants, are mandatory reporters. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This means that we are obligated to report gender-based violence that has been disclosed to us to the Institutional Equity Office. This includes disclosures that occur in: class discussion, writing assignments, discussion boards, emails and during Student/Office Hours. You may also choose to report directly to the Institutional Equity Office. After a report is filed, the Title IX Coordinator will reach out to provide resources, support, and information and the reported information will remain private. For more information regarding the University’s Title IX Grievance procedures, reporting, or support measures, please visit Institutional Equity Office at 405-325-3546.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
The University of Oklahoma (OU) is committed to the goal of achieving equal educational opportunity and full educational participation for students with disabilities. If you have already established reasonable accommodations with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), please submit your semester accommodation request through the ADRC as soon as possible and contact me privately, so that we have adequate time to arrange your approved academic accommodations.
If you have not yet established services through ADRC, but have a documented disability and require accommodations, please complete ADRC’s pre-registration form to begin the registration process. ADRC facilitates the interactive process that establishes reasonable accommodations for students at OU. For more information on ADRC registration procedures, please review their Register with the ADRC web page. You may also contact them at (405)325-3852 or adrc@ou.edu, or visit www.ou.edu/adrc for more information.
Note: disabilities may include, but are not limited to, mental health, chronic health, physical, vision, hearing, learning and attention disabilities, pregnancy-related. ADRC can also support students experiencing temporary medical conditions.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2]
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center at 405/325-3852 and/or the Institutional Equity Office at 405/325-3546 as soon as possible. Also, see the Institutional Equity Office FAQ on Pregnant and Parenting Students’ Rights for answers to commonly asked questions.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU’s Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather.
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances.
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in an innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional Weather Safety Information is available through the Department of Campus Safety.
The University of Oklahoma Active Threat Guidance
The University of Oklahoma embraces a Run, Hide, Fight strategy for active threats on campus. This strategy is well known, widely accepted, and proven to save lives. To receive emergency campus alerts, be sure to update your contact information and preferences in the account settings section at one.ou.edu.
RUN: Running away from the threat is usually the best option. If it is safe to run, run as far away from the threat as possible. Call 911 when you are in a safe location and let them know from which OU campus you’re calling from and location of active threat.
HIDE: If running is not practical, the next best option is to hide. Lock and barricade all doors; turn of all lights; turn down your phone’s volume; search for improvised weapons; hide behind solid objects and walls; and hide yourself completely and stay quiet. Remain in place until law enforcement arrives. Be patient and remain hidden.
FIGHT: If you are unable to run or hide, the last best option is to fight. Have one or more improvised weapons with you and be prepared to attack. Attack them when they are least expecting it and hit them where it hurts most: the face (specifically eyes, nose, and ears), the throat, the diaphragm (solar plexus), and the groin.
Please save OUPD’s contact information in your phone.
NORMAN campus: For non-emergencies call (405) 325-1717. For emergencies call (405) 325-1911 or dial 911.
TULSA campus: For non-emergencies call (918) 660-3900. For emergencies call (918) 660-3333 or dial 911.
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- LEAVE the building. Do not use the elevators.
- KNOW at least two building exits
- ASSIST those that may need help
- PROCEED to the emergency assembly area
- ONCE safely outside, NOTIFY first responders of anyone that may still be inside building due to mobility issues.
- WAIT for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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