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BNG 416 - Biomedical Devices 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in Bioengineering or permission of instructor
Construction and functional principles of medical devices. An array of medical devices and implants will be reverse engineered to reveal their basic design, construction and operating principle. The final project will be to develop your own design for a device or implant.
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BNG 417 - Nanotechnology in Bioengineering Systems 3 credits
Prerequisites: BNG 316, 321
An introduction to the basic concepts of nanosciences and the application of nanotechnology in biology and medicine. Fundamentals of design in nanoscience and nanotechnology are explored. Ethical and environmental implications in the rapid development of nanotechnology and molecular probe engineering are also discussed. Methods used in the research and development of bioengineering are described. The interface between nanosized materials and biomolecules, the application of nanoparticles and nanoassemblies, modeling of interactions between nanoparticles and cells and tissues, and nanomedicine are covered.
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BNG 418 - Biological Interactions on Material Surfaces 3 credits
Prerequisites: BNG 316, 321
A discussion on the surface interactions between different biological tissues and biomaterials. Protein adsorption to biomaterials, selective protein surface binding, biomolecule-nanomaterial interactions, ligand-functionalized biomaterial surfaces, growth factors on biomaterial scaffolds, cell and tissue interactions with biomaterials, functionalization of materials to promote protein and cell interactions, hydrogel nanocomposites in biology and medicine, inflammatory response to implanted nanostructured materials, collagen-coated titanium surfaces, and prevention of postsurgical adhesions are the topics to be covered. This course will also focus on the principles of the surface interaction of implants in host environment.
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BNG 419 - Biomimetics 3 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in Bioengineering or permission of instructor
Biomimetics - human-made processes, substances, devices or systems that imitate nature. This course focuses on substances prepared and engineered to meet biomedical uses. The biomimetic process of self-assembly; bioengineering of biological materials; structure hierarchy; imaging, identification and characterization of biological and biomimetic materials; biomimetic electronics, optics, actuation and sensing.
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BNG 420 - Case Studies in Bioengineering 3 credits
Prerequisites: Senior standing.
Research analysis and discussion of important developments in Bioengineering. The cases will be selected from a variety of sources-seminal legal cases, patents and inventions.
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BNG 421 - Cell and Tissue Engineering 3 credits
Prerequisites: BNG 321
Principles of growth of normal functioning biological tissues and organs outside the human body that serve as replacement body parts. Students will also learn how living cells within a body differentiate and grow, that is, stem cell and related competitive technologies.
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BNG 422 - Research in Bioengineering 3 credits
Prerequisites: BNG 311, 316
Independent research in the broadly defined field of Bioengineering. The focus may be more on the underlying science that students typically experience in a BNG course. The research will be conducted as projects that are the exercise for students to be acquainted with the research tools and instruments used in bioengineering. Students will define a problem or explore an unfamiliar phenomenon, design the experiment, collect and analyze data, and use the results to solve the problem or explain the phenomenon under the guidance of faculty advisors.
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BNG 423 - Biosystems Analysis and Design 3 credits
Prerequisites: BNG 311, 318; MTH 212
Biomedical signal characteristics, properties of physiological systems, and mathematical modeling of signals from biosystems and biomedical instrumentation. Applied mathematical methods for describing and analyzing biomedical signals such as ECG, EEG, EMG, heart sounds, breath sounds, blood pressure, and tomographic images are considered. Computational, modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MatLab and LabView) are introduced for biomedical signal processing and systems analysis. A group computer project in bioengineering design will be assigned to enhance the proficiency in using the modeling and simulation tools.
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BNG 424 - Human Organogenesis 3 credits
Prerequisites: BIO 121; BIO 122 or BNG 255; CHM 151 or 153; CHM 152
Understanding development of the human body from gametogenesis through birth. Students will learn about totipotent, pluripotent and mutipotent cell populations, and how cells differentiate and adopt specific fates. They will learn how each major organ system develops throughout embryogenesis, and how this knowledge can be used as a template for tissue engineering applications.
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BNG 495 - Independent Study Variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean.
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings.
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BNG 496 - Directed Study 3 credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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BRF 107 - Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences 3 administrative credits
To prepare students for the college-level study of humanities and social sciences by improving students’ reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking and particular reading skills necessary for understanding and interpreting college-level humanities and social science materials; and by introducing students to important questions raised by the study of the humanities and the social sciences and to ways of thinking about these questions.
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CAS 101 - Introduction to the Arts and Sciences 1 credits
Prerequisites: Freshmen standing in the College of Arts & Sciences
Introduction to study in the disciplines of the College of Arts and Sciences. This course is designed to increase student success at college. The overall goal of the course is to facilitate a smooth transition to college life by engaging students in a structured curriculum of academic and life skills enhancement while, at the same time, encouraging the development of enduring relationships between students, faculty and advisors, and classmates. To accomplish this goal, the content of the class includes: locating and utilizing campus resources, the importance of co-curricular activity on campus, goal setting and time management skills, writing skills, test preparation and taking skills, critical and creative thinking skills, and career and major/minor exploration.
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CEN 161 - Civil Engineering Design Graphics 2 credits
1 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Corequisites: MTH 113
The standard graphical means of communication between the civil engineer and the constructor are introduced. The students’ graphic communication skills are developed including the ability to use computer-aided graphic systems.
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CEN 202 - Mechanics of Materials 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: EGR 241 with grade of C- or better
The behavior of materials and members under axial load, torsion, flexure, shear and combined loads, including the deflection of beams and buckling of columns. The relationship between stress and strain, principal stresses and strains and yield and fracture criteria are discussed.
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CEN 209 - Introduction to Transportation Engineering Systems 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: MTH 114 (or MTH 112) and PHY 111 (or PHY 113)
A comprehensive overview of the characteristics of transportation systems. Concepts in major areas such as geometric design, human factors, traffic engineering simulation, and transportation planning and evaluation, including travel behavior and socioeconomic effects, will be introduced. Principles of highway construction and design will be included.
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CEN 212 - Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory 1 credits
3 hours laboratory
Corequisites: CEN 202
Laboratory experiments are conducted to investigate the physical characteristics of materials and to verify the assumptions made in the course Mechanics of Materials (CEN 202). A series of laboratory experiments are conducted and production sites are visited to assess the engineering properties of aggregates and concrete.
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CEN 301 - Surveying 4 credits
Prerequisites: MTH 113; CEN 161
A study of the theory and practice of plane surveying as applied to property, topographic, and engineering surveys, including curves, error theory and earth-work as related to civil engineering projects.
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CEN 303 - Fluid Mechanics 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: EGR 242
The mechanics of fluids, fluid properties, fluid statics. Kinematics and dynamics of flow fields are developed. Dimensional analysis, metering, laminar and turbulent flows will also be discussed. Emphasis is placed on energy equations with applications to closed conduit and open channel flow problems. Boundary layer concepts and drag and lift forces on submerged bodies are also considered.
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CEN 304 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 303, CHM 152
Introduction to the sanitary engineering field. The environmental problems of urbanization and the natural cycle of water are discussed. Elementary hydrology, physical, chemical and biological principles of the treatment of water and wastewater are covered. Municipal services - water mains, sanitary sewers and storm water drainage, layout and operation of purification and treatment works are studied in detail. In addition, state and federal regulatory standards are introduced and discussed.
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CEN 305 - Soil Mechanics 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 202 with grade of C- or better
Corequisites: CEN 303, CEN 315
Physical and mechanical properties of soils including weight-volume relationships, index and classification properties, compaction, permeability and consolidation characteristics. Effective stresses and soil strength parameters are also discussed. Previously offered as CEN 403.
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CEN 306 - Structural Analysis 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 202 with a minimum grade of C-
Analysis of forces, moments, and deformations of determinate and indeterminate beams, fames, trusses, and other structural systems. Classical and computer methods used.
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CEN 307 - Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 161, 306
The methods of structural analysis and design of reinforced concrete beams, columns, frames, and one-and two-way slabs are formulated and discussed.
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CEN 313 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 credits
3 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: CEN 303
Corequisites: CEN 325
Laboratory experiments supplementing the theory course CEN 303 Fluid Mechanics, with the objective of introducing the student to the field of fluid observations and experimentation.
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CEN 314 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory 1 credits
3 hours laboratory
Corequisites: CEN 304
Laboratory experiments in the testing of water and wastewater. Supplements the theory course CEN 304.
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CEN 315 - Soil Mechanics Laboratory 1 credits
3 hours laboratory
Corequisites: CEN 305
Laboratory experiments in testing of various types of soils. Supplements the theory course CEN 305. Previously offered as CEN 413.
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CEN 323 - Geotechnical Engineering 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 305, 315
Subsurface investigation and characterization based upon current methods of laboratory and in situ testing. Bearing capacity theory and geotechnical design of shallow foundations. Introduction to analysis and design of deep foundations and earth retaining structures.
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CEN 325 - Water Resources Engineering 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 303
Corequisites: CEN 313
Elementary surface and groundwater hydrology, pressure flow and open channel flow fundamentals. Topics include basic probability and statistics with a water resources emphasis, watershed based and site drainage concepts, natural and constructed open channel systems, reservoir routing and design, analysis and management issues. Also covered are the analysis and design of pressure flow systems, dam spillways, energy dissipaters and stilling basins. An integrated, systems analyses approach to water resources engineering is emphasized. Previously offered as CEN 311.
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CEN 334 - Traffic Engineering 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 209 or CEN 309
Introduction to the concepts of movement control. Discussion and quantitative appraisal of the characteristics of the transport user, the vehicle, the road, the navigation and control systems. Written and oral reports are assigned on field data collections and evaluations of typical control problems, traffic studies, road user reactions, and potential future transport systems.
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CEN 402 - Engineering Economy 2 credits
2 hours lecture
Prerequisites: MTH 112 or MTH 114
A study of the principles involved in the analysis of proposed investment in capital assets for decision-making. Emphasis is placed on techniques for economy studies of multiple alternatives, uncertainties in forecasts, increment costs, taxes, retirement and replacement. Current economic issues, overview of economic decision-making and investment are also discussed. Enrollment is normally limited to engineering seniors. Enrollment is normally limited to engineering seniors.
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CEN 408 - Analysis and Design of Steel Structures 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 306
The field of structural engineering is introduced through a study of the methods of structural analysis and design of steel structures using the Load and Resistance Factor Design Method.
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CEN 411 - Water Quality Engineering 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 304
Factors influencing the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of surface and ground waters. Unit operations and processes related to water treatment are emphasized.
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CEN 412 - Pollution Control of Wastes 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 411
The nature and causes of wastewater pollutants and the biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of these wastes. The analysis, treatment, and disposal of domestic, municipal, and industrial wastes are studied. Design of wastewater collection, pumping, and treatment facilities are practiced.
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CEN 419 - Advanced Traffic Engineering 3 credits
Prerequisites: Graduate Standing or permission of instructor.
Applied technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operations, and management of surface transportation facilities. A course project is required and includes topic areas in capacity analysis, simulation software applications, modeling traffic flow, environmental impact studies and other studies including volume, speed, travel-time, and delay studies.
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CEN 421 - Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 306
Fundamental matrix algebra including inversion of matrices. Stiffness matrices for spring assemblages, trusses, beams, and planar frames. Introduction to flexibility method. Computer programs are used by students to solve matrix equations.
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CEN 422 - Design of Structural Systems 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 307, 408
For students interested in a career in structural engineering, gives a basic understanding of the behavior of various two and three dimensional load carrying structural systems and also some means by which they can compare alternate structural systems. Design concepts, design assumptions, and methods of analysis are stressed. The selection of the optimum system for a particular type structure is also discussed.
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CEN 425 - Structural Mechanics 3 credits
Study of techniques used to analyze structural indeterminate systems. Energy methods used to determine stresses and deformations in structural members. Approximate and numerical methods used for structural analysis. Introduction to plastic structural analysis. Composite structures. Introduction to the analysis of plates and shells.
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CEN 428 - Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineers 3 credits
Prerequisites: MTH 211 or MTH 213, minimum grade of C-
Covers probability theories, discrete and continuous random variables and various distributions. Descriptive statistics, hypothesis test, confidence intervals and linear regression analysis will be covered.
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CEN 432 - Pavement Design 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 334
Provides a comprehensive understanding of pavement design. Basic principles and various design methods of pavements will be introduced. Major topics to be covered are stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, AASHTO design method for flexible and rigid pavements, design of overlays, design of airports, and other design methods of flexible and rigid pavements.
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CEN 433 - Special Topics in Geotechnical Engineering 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: CEN 323
Selected geotechnical topics of special interest and their relationship to environmental, transportation and structural applications. Topics may include geotechnical aspects of landfill design; use of geosynthetics in drainage, separation, and soil reinforcement applications; analysis of soils in highway applications; stability and deformation analyses; techniques used for soil stabilization and site improvement; discussion of relevant case histories. Note: Laboratory and field exercises may supplement lectures. May be repeated with change of content.
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CEN 452 - Ethical, Professional, and Safety Issues 1 credits
1 hour lecture
Course fee, to cover cost of OSHA training. The professional nature of engineering and the code of ethics which governs its practice. Safety issues pertaining to field practice by civil engineers are covered. Students learn to make competent on-the-job decisions and improve professional practice with an emphasis on safety for workers in the field. Requirements include completing an OSHA safety certification course, for which students pay a fee.
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CEN 453 - Hydrology 3 credits
This is a senior/graduate level course designed to provide the student with a comprehensive exposure to the science of physical and statistical hydrology. The goal of the course is to empower the individual with tools necessary to develop expertise in watershed and water resources systems design, planning and management.
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CEN 484 - Pavement Materials 3 credits
Prerequisites: CEN 209, 212
Bituminous and nonbituminous materials and mix-design, asphalt binder, bituminous mixtures, conventional and superpave mix-design methods, surface and subgrade soils, mineral aggregates, Portland cement concretes, material characterization and testing, fracture, fatigue, and permanent deformation, novel pavement materials and additives, and pavement recycling.
Field trips to an off-campus laboratory may be required.
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CEN 491 - Civil Engineering Project 2 credits
Prerequisites: Senior status
Final design experience requiring practitioner involvement, student reports, and oral presentations. Concepts include management, business, public policy, and leadership. An interdisciplinary, team approach is emphasized. Graded IP in fall. Course offers two credits in the fall and two credits in the spring. Graded IP in fall
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CEN 495 - Independent Study variable credits
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Conditions and hours to be arranged
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CEN 519 - Advanced Traffic Engineering 3 credits
Prerequisites: PHY 112 or PHY 114; or permission of instructor
Applied technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operations, and management of surface transportation facilities. A course project is required and includes topic areas in capacity analysis, simulation software applications, modeling traffic flow, environmental impact studies and other studies including volume, speed, travel-time, and delay studies. CEN 419
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CEN 525 - Structural Mechanics 3 credits
Study of techniques used to analyze structural indeterminate systems. Energy methods used to determine stresses and deformations in structural members. Approximate and numerical methods used for structural analysis. Introduction to plastic structural analysis. Composite structures. Introduction to the analysis of plates and shells. CEN 425
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CEN 533 - Special Topic in Geotechnical Engineering 3 credits
Prerequisites: CEN 305 and 315, or equivalent
Selected topics of special interest in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. Topics will include geotechnical aspects of landfill design, design principals and uses of geosynthetics for drainage systems, separation, and soil reinforcement, slope stability analysis, and various other techniques for soil stabilization and site improvement. May be repeated with change of content. CEN 433
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CEN 584 - Pavement Materials 3 credits
Prerequisites: CEN 309, CEN 319, or equivalent
Bituminous and nonbituminous materials and mix-design, asphalt binder, bituminous mixtures, conventional and superpave mix- design methods, surface and subgrade soils, mineral aggregates, Portland cement concretes, material characterization and testing, fracture, fatigue, and permanent deformation, pavement materials and additives, and pavement recycling. CEN 484
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CHM 100 - Preparation for College Chemistry 4 administrative credits
2 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation, 2 hours laboratory
Helps students overcome science, mathematics, and reasoning difficulties so that they may be successful in their required general chemistry course. The lecture and the laboratory are integrated to ensure that students have direct hands-on experience with most of the abstract ideas covered in the lecture.
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CHM 101 - General Chemistry I 3 credits S
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: Pre- or Corequisite: MTH 101
An introduction to the fundamental chemical laws and theories covering inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry with some descriptive chemistry. For non-science majors, nurses and technologists.
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CHM 102 - General Chemistry II 3 credits S
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 101
An introduction to the fundamental chemical laws and theories covering inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry with some descriptive chemistry. For non-science majors, nurses and technologists.
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CHM 130 - Chemistry and the Environment 3 credits S
3 hours lecture
Available to anyone in the university, this course provides substantial treatment, with demonstrations, of the chemistry involved in consumer concerns (food additives, medicines, detergents, etc.), air and water pollution, elementary biochemistry, and the general question of power generation and utilization (fuel cells, solar energy conversion, nuclear energy, etc.). No knowledge of chemistry is assumed, but it is hoped the student will have had high school chemistry or its equivalent. No knowledge of chemistry is assumed, but it is hoped the student will have had high school chemistry or its equivalent.
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CHM 132 - Chemistry in Nutrition and Health 3 credits S
3 hours lecture
Nutrition and health issues facing people today and the chemistry needed to understand them. Topics to be discussed include health efforts of toxic substances, the science of proper diet, and some of the biochemistry needed to understand diseases such as cancer and AIDS.
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CHM 140 - Survey of Forensic Analysis 3 credits S
Survey of Forensic Science. Topics including fingerprint, footprint, fabric, glass, ballistics, blood, urine, alcohol, drug, DNA analysis, and evidence collection.
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CHM 151 - Principles of Modern Chemistry I 3 credits S
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: High school chemistry and algebra; and satisfactory score on departmental placement examination
Corequisites: MTH 131 or 111, CHM 161
Physical and chemical principles pertaining to the structure of chemical species and the nature, extent, and rates of chemical reactions. The details of stoichiometry, energy changes associated with chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the phenomenon of chemical periodicity are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 152 - Principles of Modern Chemistry II 3 credits S
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: At least C- in CHM 151 or CHM 153
A continuation of CHM 151. The details of the behavior of solids, liquids, & gases, the types of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, gaseous equilibrium, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 153 - Modern and Applied Chemistry, Science, and Engineering I 3 credits S
Combined lecture/laboratory
Prerequisites: High school algebra or MTH 101
Physical and chemical principles pertaining to the structure of chemical species and the nature, extent and rates of chemical reactions. The details of stoichiometry, energy changes associated with chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, chemical periodicity, and the application to materials are emphasized and explored in an interactive format.
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CHM 154 - Modern and Applied Chemistry, Science, and Engineering II 3 credits
Content of courses 152, 162 in a combined lecture/laboratory format.
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CHM 155 - Modern Chemical Principles I 3 credits S
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: High school chemistry and algebra; and satisfactory score on departmental placement examination
Corequisites: MTH 131 or 111, CHM 163
Physical and chemical principles pertaining to the structure of chemical species and the nature, extent, and rates of chemical reactions. The details of stoichiometry, energy changes associated with chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the phenomenon of chemical periodicity are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Non-honors sections are offered.
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CHM 156 - Modern Chemical Principles II 3 credits S
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 155
Corequisites: CHM 164
For chemistry majors and honors students A continuation of CHM 155. The details of the behavior of solids, liquids, & gases, the types of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, gaseous equilibrium, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories.
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CHM 161 - Introduction to Applied Chemistry I 1 credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: High school chemistry (with laboratory) is strongly recommended.
Corequisites: CHM 151
An introduction to chemical laboratory techniques and methods with emphasis on preparation, purification, and identification of compounds, elemental analysis, reaction stoichiometry, chemical ionization, thermochemistry, spectrophotometric techniques, and selective descriptive inorganic chemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 161 parallel the topics covered in CHM 151. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 162 - Introduction to Applied Chemistry II 1 credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 151, 161
Corequisites: CHM 152
A continuation of CHM 161 with emphasis on molecular weight determination techniques, colligative properties, qualitative analysis, acid-base chemistry, properties of buffer solutions, chromatographic techniques, kinetics, solubility constant determination, and electrochemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 162 parallel the topics covered in CHM 152. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 163 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: High school chemistry (with laboratory) is strongly recommended.
Corequisites: CHM 155
An introduction to chemical laboratory techniques and methods with emphasis on preparation, purification, and identification of compounds, elemental analysis, reaction stoichiometry, chemical ionization, thermochemistry, spectrophotometric techniques, and selective descriptive inorganic chemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 163 parallel the topics covered in CHM 155. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required.
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CHM 164 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 151, 161
Corequisites: CHM 156
A continuation of CHM 163 with emphasis on molecular weight determination techniques, colligative properties, qualitative analysis, acid-base chemistry, properties of buffer solutions, chromatographic techniques, kinetics, solubility constant determination, and electrochemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 164 parallel the topics covered in CHM 156. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required.
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CHM 170 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 1 credits
2 hours lecture
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 152, 166
A survey of the preparations and reactions of selected representative elements and transition metals. The physical and chemical properties of each element are covered, including its extraction and uses and industrial processes.
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CHM 196 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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CHM 204 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry 3 credits
1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 152, 166
A survey of the preparations and reactions of selected representative elements and transition metals. The physical and chemical properties of each element are covered, including the occurrence of the element in nature and important compounds and their uses, including industrial processes. The course introduces transition metal complexes and includes an advanced treatment of ionic equilibria including precipitation and complex-formation reactions.
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CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 152
A survey of the chemistry of carbon compounds and introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry.
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CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
4 hours lecture and recitation
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 251
Continuation of CHM 251. A survey of the chemistry of carbon compounds and introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry.
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CHM 263 - Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credits
1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 152, 162
Corequisites: CHM 251
The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for biology and medical laboratory science majors.
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CHM 264 - Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credits
1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: Prerequisites At least a C- in CHM 251, 263
Corequisites: CHM 252
Continuation of CHM 263. The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. Designed for biology and medical laboratory science majors.
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CHM 265 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2 credits
1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 152, 166; or CHM 162
The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for chemistry and textile chemistry majors.
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CHM 266 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2 credits
1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 251, 265
Corequisites: CHM 252
Continuation of CHM 265. The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for chemistry and textile chemistry majors.
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CHM 296 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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CHM 298 - Experience Program variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing; permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. C For specific procedures and regulations, see the L401section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences. Graded CR/NC
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CHM 305 - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis 3 credits
3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 252, 266, 166; recommended: CHM 272
Introduction to chemical and instrumental analytical techniques. The theory of neutralization reactions in aqueous and nonaqueous systems. Oxidation-reduction and complex formation equilibria. Basic theory of electronic circuitry. Introduction to electrochemical methods. Introduction to chromatographic and spectrophotometric techniques.
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CHM 307 - Procedures of Chemical Analysis 2 credits
1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory
Corequisites: CHM 305
Laboratory experimentation designed to develop the techniques and illustrate applications of analytical procedures to the solution of chemical problems.
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CHM 315 - Physical Chemistry I 4 credits
4 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 152, MTH 211, two semesters of college physics
An introduction to the theoretical principles underlying chemical phenomena; applications of thermodynamics to chemical phenomena.
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CHM 316 - Physical Chemistry II 4 credits
4 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 315
An introduction to quantum mechanics, symmetry, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics and transport processes.
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CHM 318 - Physical Chemical Measurements I 2 credits W
1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 305, 307, 315
Corequisites: CHM 316 Experiments in physical chemistry designed to test established theoretical principles which have been introduced in CHM 315 and 316.
Experiments in physical chemistry designed to test established theoretical principles which have been introduced in CHM 315 and 316. The experiments provide the student with basic experience in obtaining precise physical measurements of chemical interest.
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CHM 319 - Physical Chemical Measurements II 2 credits W
1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 305, 307, 316
Continuation of CHM 318. Experiments in physical chemistry designed to test established theoretical principles which have been introduced in CHM 315 and 316. The experiments provide the student with basic experience in obtaining precise physical measurements of chemical interest.
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CHM 355 - Aquatic Environmental Chemistry 3 credits O
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 151, 152 or permission of instructor
Fundamentals of aquatic environmental chemistry. Topics include dissolved gases chelation, complexation, role of humic substances in the aquatic environment, oxidation-reduction phenomena, chemical speciation, phase equilibria and chemistry related to water pollution issues.
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CHM 356 - Atmospheric and Terrestrial Environmental Chemistry 3 credits W
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 355
Fundamentals of atmospheric and terrestrial environmental chemistry. Topics include physical and chemical characteristics of the atmosphere, reactions involving oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water and particulates in the atmosphere, gaseous organic and inorganic pollutants. Additional topics include fundamentals of soil chemistry, organic and inorganic soil contaminants and environmental biochemistry and toxicology.
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CHM 396 - Directed Study variable credits
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
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CHM 401 - Chemistry Seminar I 1/2 credits O
1 hour lecture
Lectures on current topics in chemistry from guest lecturers and students. Majors must enroll for two semesters out of four in the junior and senior years.
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CHM 402 - Chemistry Seminar II 1/2 credits O
1 hour lecture
Continuation of CHM 401. Lectures on current topics in chemistry from guest lecturers and students. Majors must enroll for two semesters out of four in the junior and senior years.
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CHM 411 - Biochemistry I 3 credits
3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 252, recommended BIO 234
A comprehensive study of biochemistry including amino acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleotides; biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins.
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CHM 412 - Biochemistry II 3 credits W
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 411
A continuation of CHM 411. A comprehensive study of biochemistry including amino acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleotides; biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins.
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CHM 414 - Biochemistry Laboratory 3 credits
1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 264 or 266; CHM 411 Pre- or Corequisite: CHM 412 Recommended: CHM 305, 307; BIO 234, 244
Basic biochemical techniques and methods including spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, chromatography, ultracentrifugation and radioisotopic techniques and their application to amino acids and proteins, lipids and membranes, enzymes and nucleic acids.
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CHM 416 - Computer Methods in Biochemistry and Bioinformatics 1 credits
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 155, 156, 251, 252; or permission of instructor
Topics in computer science with applications to organic chemistry and bioinformatics. Includes molecular modeling, quantum chemistry, computational molecular biology, and biological data analysis. Includes an introduction to computer programing for computational molecular biology and biological data analysis and an overview of methods for molecular modeling and quantum chemistry.
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CHM 421 - Organic Mechanisms 3 credits
Prerequisites: Pre- or Corequisite: At least a C- in CHM 315
The first part of the course provides a background in the various areas of physical organic chemistry such as thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base theory, structure-reactivity relationships and dipole moments. This is followed by a systematic study of reaction mechanisms.
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CHM 422 - Computer and Mathematical Methods in Physical Science 3 credits
Selected topics in applied mathematics and computer science with applications to physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and bioinformatics. Includes introduction to differential equations, linear algebra, computer programming, curve and surface fitting, numerical integration, trajectory calculations, molecular modeling, quantum chemistry, computational molecular biology, and biological data analysis.
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CHM 424 - Mathematical Methods in Physical Science 2 credits
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM, two semesters of college physics, and three semesters of calculus; or permission of instructor. Pre- or corequisite: CHM 316
Topics in applied mathematics with applications to physical chemistry. Includes introduction to differential equations, linear algebra, computer programming, curve and surface fitting, numerical integration, and trajectory calculations. Computer mathematics software will be used extensively throughout the course.
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CHM 426 - Polymer Synthesis and Characterization 3 credits
2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory
Prerequisites: At least a C- in CHM 252, 315; recommended, TEC 410
Laboratory synthesis of polymers and copolymers by different methods with an emphasis on the practical aspects of polymer synthesis. A discussion of various techniques of polymer characterization in terms of basic principles, experimental procedure, and interpretation of results. A selected number of experiments will be conducted on a class-project basis.
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CHM 431 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits O
Prerequisites: One year of physical chemistry with grades of C- or better.
The application of physico-chemical principles to inorganic systems. Discussion of chemistry of the representative elements utilizing thermodynamic principles and the modern theories of bonding and structure. Introduction to coordination chemistry.
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