Program Overview

Program Overview

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Course Details

CIVE 202 - Numerical Modeling and Optimization

Description

Fundamentals of programming and application to numerical modeling and optimization of civil and environmental engineering systems.

Prerequisite

• CIVE 103 (Engineering Graphics and Computing)
• One Year Calculus IB (GT-MA1) (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 160 (Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) (may be taken concurrently))

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

• Ryan Smith

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Aug 25 - Dec 14, 2025 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: September 10, 2025
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: October 20, 2025
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: November 14, 2025
• Instructors: Ryan Smith
• Tuition: $1,470 (Listed tuition is subject to Board of Governors’ approval in early summer)