This document provides a syllabus for the course CE 315: Design of Concrete Structures I. It outlines topics that will be covered including fundamental behavior of reinforced concrete, analysis and design of beams, shear and diagonal tension, and serviceability requirements. It lists recommended textbooks and references other concrete and reinforced concrete resources. It also discusses key concepts in structural design including loads, safety factors, design codes, and fundamental assumptions in reinforced concrete behavior and design of members under axial loads.