Yongwei Shan

Professor

Civil & Environmental Engineering

  • Professor
    Civil & Environmental Engineering

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5073.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and ENGR 1412 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    A student studying for a master’s degree will enroll in this course for a total of 6 credits if a thesis is to be written. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Independent research under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty by students working beyond the level of Master of Science degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Special Topics: Advances in Construction Engineering and Project Management
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research and investigations other than thesis studies.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and approval of major professor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5073.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and ENGR 1412 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Simulation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course introduces students to effective ways of modeling construction processes and technologies. It provides an investigation of quantitative methods used for the design and analysis of construction operations to maximize productivity and minimize resource idleness. It includes discussions on queueing theory, line-of-balance techniques, linear programming and simulation. Comprehensive group projects that involve modeling and analyzing actual construction operations will be integral parts of this course. Course is a senior elective. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5103. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and CIVE 4273 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Simulation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    This course introduces students to effective ways of modeling construction processes and technologies. It provides an investigation of quantitative methods used for the design and analysis of construction operations to maximize productivity and minimize resource idleness. It includes discussions on queueing theory, line-of-balance techniques, linear programming and simulation. Comprehensive group projects that involve modeling and analyzing actual construction operations will be integral parts of this course. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 4103.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Engineering Problems
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Problems of particular interest to graduate students in the field of civil engineering. This course meets the criteria for a creative component. Not to be included on thesis plans. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    A student studying for a master’s degree will enroll in this course for a total of 6 credits if a thesis is to be written. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5073.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and ENGR 1412 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 4273.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Independent research under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty by students working beyond the level of Master of Science degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5073.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and ENGR 1412 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Engineering Problems
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Problems of particular interest to graduate students in the field of civil engineering. This course meets the criteria for a creative component. Not to be included on thesis plans. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 3 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Master's Thesis
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    A student studying for a master’s degree will enroll in this course for a total of 6 credits if a thesis is to be written. Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research Dissertation
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Independent research under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty by students working beyond the level of Master of Science degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Study Abroad: Issues of Engineering, Architecture, Technology & Culture in an Intl Context (I)
    12 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
    Study abroad experience led by CEAT faculty with a goal of developing a deeper understanding of cultural values and perspectives outside of the United States related to engineering, architecture, technology.Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing and permission of the Associate Dean of Academics and the Study Abroad Office.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    BIM for Construction
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    The course focuses on advanced information systems used to control and predict project performance (cost and schedule) in construction. Building information Modeling is examined as a systems approach of integrating design and construction for the benefit of developing construction work packages, 4D simulations, clash detection, and the process of implementing BIM on an enterprise to project level. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5193. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, and concurrent prerequisite CIVE 4273 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    BIM for Constructions
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    The course focuses on advanced information systems used to control and predict project performance (cost and schedule) in construction. Building information modeling is examined as a systems approach of integrating design and construction for the benefit of developing construction work packages, 4D simulations, clash detection, and the process of implementing BIM on an enterprise to project level. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 4193. Prerequisite(s): CIVE major and graduate standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5073.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and ENGR 1412 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research Dissertation
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Independent research under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty by students working beyond the level of Master of Science degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 5073.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and ENGR 1412 with minimum grade of 'C.'
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Construction Engineering and Project Management
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Principles and practice of construction engineering and project management. Project planning, development of cost estimates and project schedules, construction methods and fundamental terminology used in the engineering and construction industry. May not be used for degree credit with CIVE 4273.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Engineering Practice
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Professional supervised civil engineering practice involving authentic projects for which the student assumes a degree of professional responsibility. Activities must be approved in advance by the student's adviser and may consist of engineering experience on-campus or off-campus, or both. Periodic reports, both oral and written, are required as specified by the adviser.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Approval of adviser.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    PhD Research Dissertation
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Independent research under the direction of a member of the graduate faculty by students working beyond the level of Master of Science degree.Offered for variable credit, 1-16 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.