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Economic Evaluation of Projects

nd Summer Session

Course: CE 3520 Economic Evaluation of Projects

Course Description:
Comparison of design alternatives based on engineering economic analysis. Introduces present worth, annual cost, rate of return, and benefit-cost ratio methods. Use depreciation and taxation in project analysis.
2.000 Credit hours
2.000 Lecture hours

Course Material Presentations:
Lecture Handouts; Notes Outline; Detailed Course Outline

Lacture Video Sample Sample Course Notes 

Topics Covered:

  • Making economic decisions
  • Engineering costs & cost estimating
  • Interest & equivalence
  • Uniform series
  • Gradient series
  • Present worth analysis
  • Annual cash flow analysis
  • Rate of return analysis
  • Choosing the best alternative
  • Other analysis techniques
  • Depreciation
  • Income taxes

Assessment:
Assignments submitted online — Scanner required
Quizzes/tests — Student Responsible for Obtaining Proctor (Sample Proctor Approved Form)
Final Exam — Student Responsible for Obtaining Proctor (Sample Proctor Approved Form)
No on-campus presence required

Instructor:
Name: Dr. Brad Putman
Email: putman@clemson.edu
Phone: 864-656-0374

Student Outcomes—(ABET) This course contributes to the civil engineering student outcomes by developing:

6.  An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
7.  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
8.  An ability to communicate effectively.
9.  A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
11.  A knowledge of contemporary issues
13.  An ability to explain basic concepts in management, business, public policy, and leadership; and explain the importance of professional licensure.

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