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CEN 514 - Hazardous Waste Managmnt Credits 3
Chemical principles and applications of those principles to the analysis and understanding of aqueous environmental chemistry in natural waters and wastewaters. The chemistry of ionic equilibria, redox reactions, precipitation/dissolution, acid-base concepts, buffer capacity, complexation, hydrolysis and biological reactions. Applying basic principles of aqueous chemistry for quantifying complex, environmental systems. Specific examples of air-water-soil interactions and consequent effects. Heterogeneous equilibria with more than one solid phase. Kinetics and thermodynamics of some important ionic and biological reactions. Laboratory experiments.
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CEN 515 - Structural Experimental Tech Credits 3
Study of experimental techniques used to evaluate engineering properties of materials. Experimental methods to determine stress, strain, displacement, and acceleration in various structural materials. Types of structural behavior, structural modeling, dimensional analysis and similitude requirements. Theory and laboratory applications of state of the art sensors.
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CEN 516 - Advanced Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Credits 3
Application of ultimate strength design procedures to continuous beams and frames. Analysis of biaxial bending and buckling behavior of compression members. Serviceability behavior and theories for deflection and cracking of one-dimensional and two-dimensional elements. Design of multistory structures, two-way slabs, joints in buildings, and miscellaneous topics.
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CEN 517 - Prestressed Concrete Analysis and Design Credits 3
Behavior, analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete structures. Covers flexure, shear, axial load, torsion, bond anchorage design and construction considerations for pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete. Deflections, slab design and study of axially loaded members.
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CEN 519 - Advanced Traffic Engineering Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: 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. CEN 419, PHY 419, PHY 519
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CEN 520 - Advanced Steel Design Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CEN 408 or equivalent
Application of ultimate and elastic design procedures to continuous beams and frames, composite members, statically indeterminate trusses and arches. Plastic analysis and design of steel members. Fatigue and fracture of steel.
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CEN 521 - Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis Credits 3
Fundamental matrix algebra including inversion of matrices. Stiffness matrices for spring assemblages, trusses, beams, and two and three dimensional frames. Introduction to flexibility method. Computer programs are used by students to solve matrix equations.
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CEN 524 - Physical Chemical Processes Credits 3
Requirements: CEN 564
Theory and application of adsorption, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, air stripping and chemical oxidation in water and wastewater treatment. Modeling engineered treatment processes.
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CEN 525 - Structural Mechanics Credits 3
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 530 - Topics in Civil & Environmental Engineering Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
General topics of interest and relevance to civil & environmental engineering applications. Topics may include subject matter related to transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, structures design, water resources, fluid mechanics, and/or environmental science and engineering. Laboratory and field exercises may supplement lecture material. Course can be repeated with change of content.
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CEN 532 - Pavement Design Credits 3
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CEN 533 - Sp Top:Geotechnical Eng Credits 3
Requirements: Co-req: CEN 323
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. CEN 433
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CEN 538 - Structural Dynamics Credits 3
Behavior of structures and structural components exposed to time dependent loadings. Vibrations of systems; descriptions of dynamic systems. Single degree of freedom and multiple degree of freedom systems. Base excitation caused by earthquake motions.
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CEN 540 - Structural Materials Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-Requisite: CEN 202lecture
3 hours
Topics in Mechanical Properties of Engineered Materials, including elements of solid mechanics, mechanical behavior of materials, materials selection, linear elasticity, fundamentals of plasticity, Tresca and Von Mieses yield criteria, basic elements of fracture, fracture mechanics, mechanisms of fracture, the fracture toughness, case studies and design and introduction to fatigue mechanisms and life prediction methodologies, composite, thin film and random heterogeneous materials.
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CEN 552 - Advanced Soil Mechanics Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-req: CEN 323
Behavior of cohesionless and cohesive soils; limit analysis; failure theories and lateral earth pressures; stresses within earth mass; steadystate flow through porous media; consolidation and time rate settlement; shear strength of cohesive soils.
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CEN 554 - Surface Water Hydrology Credits 3
Advanced analysis and methods in surface water hydrology. Linear and non-linear hydrograph methods. Kinematic wave and other hydraulic routing techniques. Advanced techniques for evaporation, infiltration, and snow melt.
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CEN 558 - Open Channel Flow Hydraulics Credits 3
Energy and momentum concepts, frictional resistance in open channels. Rapidly and gradually varied flow in open channels; unsteady flow in open channels; channel and culvert design.
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CEN 562 - Water Resources Planning and Management Credits 3
Relationship of hydrology and hydraulics with the ultimate goal of designing a project. Concepts of precipitation, runoff, hydrograph analysis, frequency analysis, flood routing, hydrologic synthesis, and simulation techniques for large basins as well as urban and small watersheds. Also included are backwater curves, submerged weirs, and water hammer.
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CEN 564 - Environmental Water Chemistry Credits 3
Chemical principles and applications of those principles to the analysis and understanding of aqueous environmental chemistry in natural waters and wastewaters. The chemistry of ionic equilibria, redox reactions, precipitation/dissolution, acid-base concepts, buffer capacity, complexation, hydrolysis and biological reactions. Applying basic principles of aqueous chemistry for quantifying complex, environmental systems. Specific examples of air-water-soil interactions and consequent effects. Heterogeneous equilibria with more than one solid phase. Kinetics and thermodynamics of some important ionic and biological reactions. Laboratory experiments.
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CEN 570 - Reaction Processes in Environmental Engineering Credits 3
Theory and application of adsorption, ion exchange, reverse osmosis, air stripping and chemical oxidation in water and wastewater treatment. Modeling engineered treatment processes.
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CEN 572 - Advanced Processes in Environmental Engineering Credits 3
Advanced concentrated study of a selected topic in environmental engineering such as non-point source pollution control, water reuse systems, new concepts in treatment technology, toxic substance control, etc. The instructor and student select topic. Courses may include specialized laboratory research, literature review, and specialty conference attendance.
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CEN 573 - Water Treatment Credits 3
Theory and design of water treatment system components and their integration to achieve desired water quality. Traditional processes such as coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection will be covered. Special emphasis will be placed on new technologies such as reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and ultra filtration. Estimation of design parameters will be undertaken.
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CEN 574 - Hazardous Waste Management Credits 3
Regulations for collection, transportation, disposal and storage of hazardous wastes. Containment systems, monitoring, types of liners, new and available technologies to eliminate or recover the hazardous components of the wastes.
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CEN 580 - GeoEnvironmental Engineering Credits 3
Principles of interaction of soil and rock with various environmental cycles. Physical and chemical properties of soil. Environmental site characterization: drilling technology, geotechnical and geophysical methods, monitoring well design and construction, groundwater, soil and gas sampling procedures, sensor technologies. Contaminant transport, detection and containment. Principles of containment facilities: landfills, leachate collection, cut-off wall, permeable barriers, stability analysis. Soil and groundwater restoration stabilization, bioremediation, washing, electrotechnologies, soil vapor technologies.
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CEN 582 - Pavement Design Credits 3
Pavement types; pavement system components; stresses in the pavement structure. Design factors and criteria, pavement stabilization, structural design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports, pavement maintenance and overlay design.
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CEN 584 - Pavement Materials Credits 3
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. CEN 484
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CEN 586 - Pavement Management Credits 3
Pavement performance concepts. Criteria for pavement evaluation. Measurement of pavement distress and structural capacity. Analysis and interpretation of pavement evaluation data. Correlation of data with performance ratings. Formulation and evaluation of maintenance and rehabilitation alternatives.
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CEN 588 - Intelligent Transportation Systems Credits 3
Application of advanced technology to the vehicle and the roadway to solve traffic congestion, safety, and air quality problems.
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CEN 590 - Master’s Thesis Credits variable; .00 to 6.00
Thesis research on an experimental or theoretical project in civil and environmental engineering under a faculty advisor. A formal thesis must be submitted to fulfill the course requirements.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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CEN 592 - Master’s Project Credits variable; .00 to 3.00
Project research in conjunction with industry or government under a faculty advisor. A formal report must be submitted to fulfill the course requirements.
Multi-Term Course: Not Graded
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CEN 595 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
A 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 596 - Directed Study Credits 3
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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CEN 600 - Practice of Structural Engineering Credits 3
Offered by UMass Lowell
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CHM 431 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: One year of physical chemistry
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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CHM 432 - Organic Analysis Credits four credits
Requirements: Prerequisites: Organic and analytical chemistry
Quantitative elemental and group determination on a microscale followed by a study of the systematic identification of organic compounds.
Extensive laboratory work on unknowns is required.
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CHM 433 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credits one credit
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 316; Corequisite: CHM 431
Synthetic and instrumental techniques currently used by inorganic chemists, including electrolytic, inert atmosphere, tube furnace and organometallic syntheses; ultraviolet-visible, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared and mass spectrometry, magnetic susceptibility determination, as applied to a range of inorganic materials.
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CHM 510 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits 3
A study of mechanisms and stereo-chemical aspects of chemical reactions including considerations of chemical kinetics and reactivity in terms of modern bonding theory and structural concepts.
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CHM 511 - Biochemistry I Credits 3
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. CHM 411
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CHM 512 - Biochemistry II Credits 3
Requirements: Prereq: CHM 511
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. CHM 412
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CHM 514 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits 3
1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory
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. CHM 414
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CHM 520 - Adv Inorganic Chemistry Credits 3
Selected topics in modern inorganic chemistry.
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CHM 521 - Organic Mechanisms Credits 3
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. CHM 421
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CHM 522 - Computer and Mathematical Methods in Physical Science Credits 3
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. CHM 422
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CHM 523 - Chemistry of the Mind Credits 3
Exploration of the states of matter as understood by mind by considering reductionist and holistic approaches. Fundamental assumptions in developing scientific principles are examined with examples of kinetic theory of gases, ideal gas equation, and laws of thermodynamics. Application of thermodynamic laws to biological systems to model mind and brain activities. Structure, evolution, and functioning of the nervous system and neurological and metaphysical understanding of mind and consciousness are examined.
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CHM 525 - Theoretical Organic Chem Credits 3
Molecular orbital theory of organic molecules; applications of molecular orbital theory; reactivity, ESR, Carbon-13 NMR, photoelectron spectroscopy, etc.; orbital symmetry in electrocyclic reactions, cycloadditions, and sigmatropic reactions.
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CHM 526 - Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Credits 3
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. CHM 426
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CHM 527 - Electronic Structure of Atoms and Molecules Credits 3
Fundamental quantum mechanical principles of electronic structure. Angular momentum, the hydrogen atom problem, helium ground and excited states, electron spin and antisymmetrization, many electron atoms, bonding theory, valence bond and molecular orbital theory of diatomic and polyatomic molecules, applications of group theory to molecular orbital calculations, the self-consistent field method.
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CHM 529 - Physical Biochemistry Credits 3
Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 315, 412; Graduate Standing
Physico-chemical principles governing structures of biological macromolecules. Topics include energetics and kinetics of biochemical processes, including binding, catalysis, diffusion/transport, and folding/unfolding; behavior of macromolecules in aqueous medium; and application of spectroscopic methods in biochemistry.
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CHM 531 - Chemical Kinetics Credits 3
Principles and selected topics, including analysis of reaction rates, kinetic and transition state theories, reactions in gas and liquid phases, unimolecular reactions, fast reactions, trajectory calculations, ion-molecule reactions, enzyme kinetics, and polymer kinetics.
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CHM 533 - Statistical Methods Credits 3
Introduction to the principles and methods of statistical mechanics. Classical and quantum partition functions applied to the calculation of thermodynamic properties.
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CHM 541 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credits 3
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. CHM 431
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CHM 542 - Quantum Chemistry Credits 3
Fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics; wave properties, Schrodinger equation, and operators. Basic application to free particles, harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom. Perturbation theory and variation method. Applications to many-electron systems and time-dependent problems.
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CHM 544 - Applied Spectroscopy Credits 3
A study of spectroscopic methods of determination of structure of organic compounds, especially infrared, ultraviolet, visible, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry, with extensive applications to individual cases. CHM 442
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CHM 549 - Theory and Applications of One- and Two-Dimensional FT-NMR Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisites: CHM 251, 252, and 315, or equivalent
Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (FT-NMR) spectroscopy, including one- and two-dimensional techniques discussed from the perspective of structural determination. Generation of NMR signals and parameter optimization using a 300 MHz FT-NMR spectrometer will complement the analysis of NMR signals generated in situ.
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CHM 550 - Special Topics in Chemistry Credits 3
An advanced treatment of special topics in chemistry with an emphasis on recent developments. The subject matter varies from year to year.
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CHM 551 - Electroanalytical Chemistry Credits 3
The development of the fundamental mathematical relationships upon which electrochemical methods are based. The interpretation of the kinetics of electrode reactions and the transfer of material to and from electrodes under various conditions. The interpretation of data of direct analytical significance generated by the methods and techniques of modern electrochemistry.
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CHM 552 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis Credits 4
The theory and practice of modern analysis utilizing optical and electrochemical instrumentation in the solution of chemical problems. Topics discussed include ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy, plasma emission spectroscopy, potentiometry utilizing ion specific electrodes, radiochemistry, thermo-analytical methods, voltammetry including polarography, amperometry, and coulometry; liquid chromatography, electron spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence analysis, and neutron activation analysis.
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CHM 553 - Nuclear and Radiochemistry Credits 3
Application of nuclear and radiochemical methods. Topics include fundamentals of radioactive decay, radiation safety, interaction of radiation with matter, instrument design and function, radiotracers, radio-analytical methods, and related non-destructive methods for quantitative analysis.
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CHM 554 - Group Theory & Spectroscopy Credits 3
Introduction to theory and its applications in MO theory, spectroscopy, ligand field theory and molecular structure.
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CHM 555 - Methods of Chemical Separation Credits 3
A survey and practice of modern separation methods. Topics include liquid, gas, thin layer and ion exchange chromatography; electrophoresis; sample preparation and extraction.
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CHM 556 - Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisites: One year of physical chemistry, quantum mechanics
Introduction to the theory of electron paramagnetic resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance; applications in the study of molecular structure.
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CHM 560 - New Synthetic Methods Credits 3
Survey of preparative methods in organic chemistry and their application to the synthesis of complex molecules.
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CHM 562 - Natural Products Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-Req: CHM 251, 252 & 411 C- or better
Isolation, structure elucidation, total synthesis, biosynthetic pathways, metabolism, and physiological importance and pharmacological uses of natural products.
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CHM 565 - Physical Chemistry of the Environment Credits 3
Physical chemistry of the natural environment. Topics include global homeostasis, heterogeneous (air, water, soil) equilibria, chemical speciation in aquatic systems, atmospheric photochemistry, air pollution, global warming, energy generation technologies, and environmental transport.
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CHM 570 - Food Chemistry Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 251, CHM 252, CHM 266;CHM 305, CHM 411 recommended; Graduate Students or Permission of InstructorLecture
Chemistry of food constituents: classes, origins, roles, and methods of analysis used to study composition. Emphasis placed on structure, function, occurrence, biosynthesis, biological activity, and nutritional roles of food constituents, especially phytochemicals. Recent scientific literature in agricultural and food chemistry and related fields, nutrition, and current issues in food science will be discusses. CHM 470
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CHM 589 - Forensic Chemistry Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 305 or equivalent
An overview and practice of contemporary forensic chemistry. Topics include trace evidence analysis, gas chromatography (GC-MS) and HPLC-MS identification and quantitation of drugs and arson residues, determination of gunshot residues, questional document analysis, and DNA profiling.
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CHM 595 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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CHM 596 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Conditions and hours to be arranged
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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CHM 600 - Thesis/Dissertation Research Credits variable; .00 to 9.00
Original chemical research and preparation of thesis. Required for Plan A master’s degree. Graded P/F.
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CHM 610 - Project Research Credits variable
Requirements: Prerequisite: Departmental permission
Original chemical research, required for Plan B master’s degree. Written project report required.
Graded P/F
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CHM 620 - Library Research Credits variable; 2.00 to 5.00
Survey of a particular topic in the chemical literature. Written final summary report required. Graded P/F.
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CHM 637 - Gen Sci for Mid School Educators Credits 3
Through a combination of curriculum design, inclusionary practices and assessment methods, the application of general science content as well as safe laboratory techniques, will be presented to prospective educators. As such, they will be provided with the knowledge and skills for teaching general science at the middle school level (Grades 5-9). Science concepts are aligned with the academic standards of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for General Science.
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CHM 650 - Graduate Seminar Credits 1
Lectures on current topics in chemistry from guest lecturers and students. The graduate student will present a total of two seminars, one of which will be the thesis seminar. Each graduate student is required to enroll in this course for each semester in residence. This course will not count toward the 30 credits of course work and research required for the degree.
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CIS 521 - Computability Theory Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 361 or equivalent, or permission of instructor
Computability of sets and functions in terms of various computation models, Church-Turing thesis. Systems of recursion equations and Post canonical systems are studied. Properties of the classes of recursive functions, recursive sets, and recursively enumerable sets are also covered.
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CIS 522 - Algorithms & Complexity Credits 3
Evaluation of algorithms concerning their time and space complexity. Complexity hierarchies, axiomatic approach to computational complexity, NP complete problems, approximation algorithms for these problems.
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CIS 525 - Paral&Distrib Sftwr Dev Credits 3
Design and development of parallel and distributed systems. This course provides state-of-the art presentation of software development for parallel and distributed systems. A systematic model-based approach has been applied across stages of software development. Various versions of Petri nets are used to model , specify, validate, and verify correctness of parallel and distributed systems. Performance is also assessed based on stochastic Petri nets. Rapid prototyping of parallel and distributed systems with automatic code generation is an ultimate goal of his course. Comparison with other approaches is also provided.
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CIS 531 - Software Systm Specfctn Credits 3
Formal foundation of the theory and practice of software specification; production of correct, consistent, and reliable software systems by expressing the requirements of the system in formal ways. Formal and informal requirements analysis and specification techniques, the relation of analysis and specification to concerns of validation and verification, maintenance, and reusability.
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CIS 532 - Software Systems Design Credits 3
Principles and techniques for obtaining an architectural design from a system specification. Where appropriate, automated software design tools are used to demonstrate particular methodology. The relation of various design methods to the production of quality software that meets its specification, and the relation of design method to other life-cycle aspects. Design methods, design tools, the design process, and particular application domains for design techniques.
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CIS 545 - Programming Languages Credits 3
Techniques of formal definition of programming languages, semantics of programming languages, programming styles, and language effects on software production. Introduces current trends in programming such as language features of problem-oriented and object-oriented programming, and analysis and design of user-oriented application languages.
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CIS 552 - Database Design Credits 3
The relational, hierarchical, and network approaches to database systems, including relational algebra and calculus, data dependencies, normal forms, data semantics, query optimization, and concurrency control on distributed database systems.
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CIS 554 - Adv Computer Graphics Credits 3
Three-dimensional graphics including: color, shading, shadowing and texture, hidden surface algorithms. An extensive project will be assigned, including documentation and presentation.
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CIS 555 - Advanced Bioinformatics Credits 3
Requirements: Prereqs: CIS 360, 455, or permission of instructor
Advanced coverage of computational approaches used in bioinformatics. The course focuses on algorithmic challenges in analyzing molecular sequences, structures, and functions. It covers the following topics: Sequence comparison, assembly and annotation. Phylogenetic analysis. RNA secondary structure. Protein structure comparison, prediction, and docking. Microarrays, clustering, and classification. Genome, Hapmap, SNPs, and phenotypes. Proteomics and protein identification. Determining protein function and metabolic pathways.
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CIS 560 - Theoretical Comp Science Credits 3
Theoretical basis of the development of computer science. The course details particular formalisms used in the design of hardware and software systems. Intrinsic limitations of computation are described. Advanced topics of automata theory and analysis of algorithms are included. The course also covers Turing machines, the halting problem, models of computation, intractable computations, polynomial reductions, P vs. NP, parallel algorithms, various formal descriptions and specifications of programs and computations, and proofs of program correctness and interactive proof systems.
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CIS 561 - Artificial Intelligence Credits 3
Expert system architectures: forward-production, logic programming, deductive retrieval, and semantic network systems. The course also treats natural language systems, illustrative working systems, and AI programming.
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CIS 563 - Multi Agent Systems Credits 3
Introduction to multiagent systems and distributed artificial intelligence. The course examines the issues that arise when groups or societies of autonomous agents interact to solve interrelated problems. Topics include defining multiagent systems and their characteristics, reasoning about agents’ knowledge and beliefs, distributed problem solving and planning, coordination and negotiation, the organization and control of complex, distributed multiagent systems, learning in multiagent systems, and applications in the following domains: internet information gathering, electronic commerce, virtual markets, workflow management, distributed sensing network, distributed planning and resource allocation.
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CIS 564 - Mobile Robotics Credits 3
The theory, software and hardware for autonomous mobile robots. Reactive behavior-based, deliberative goal-based, and utility-based robotic architectures will be presented. Control and planning under bounded resources will be covered. Interaction with environment using sensors and actuators, robot kinematics and dynamics, reinforcement and evolutionary learning techniques for intelligent robots, interaction of competing and cooperating multi-robot systems will be presented. Various applications of mobile robots will be explored.
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CIS 565 - Evolutionary Computation Credits 3
Presentation of evolutionary algorithms and comparison to traditional solving techniques. This course deals with a powerful new technique for solution of hard, intractable real-world problems, based on principles of natural evolution. Four main areas of evolutionary computation will be explored: genetic algorithms, genetic programming, evolution strategies, and evolutionary programming. Applications of evolutionary computation to related areas of computer science will be discussed.
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CIS 570 - Adv Computer Systems Credits 3
In depth treatment of current computer systems, with performance issues at the center of an analytical approach. The course explores operating system software and the interrelation between architecture and system software. Advanced topics of compiling, assembly, linking and loading of high-level language software are included. The course treats mechanisms of IO and the memory hierarchy, various features of traditional machines, advanced features of modern machines such as RISC and multi-processor machines, and file systems and networked and distributed systems such as inter- and intra-nets. Throughout, performance issues are at the center of an analytical approach.
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CIS 571 - Compiler Construction Credits 3
Different techniques for lexical analysis, syntax analysis, and object code generation. Emphasis on code optimization techniques and compiler-construction tools. The course will include a significant project.
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CIS 572 - Real Time Systems Credits 3
Design and implementation of real-time systems. Implementation of real-time system in ADA, scheduling, fault tolerance, and distributed real-time systems are also studied.
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CIS 573 - Operating Systems Credits 3
The methodologies of operating systems design and implementation. Concurrency, synchronization, process communication, switching control, deadlocks, implementation of dynamic structures, design of operating systems modules and interfaces, system security and integrity, and system updating and documentation are also studied.
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CIS 574 - Adv Comptr Architecture Credits 3
Study of recent advances in computer organization. Parallel processors, pipelined processors, modular and network architectures data-flow machines, fault-tolerant systems, language-directed, object-based, capability-based, and message-based processor organizations.
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CIS 575 - Para Algorithm&Architect Credits 3
Parallel algorithms and their implementations in parallel architectures. In the first part of the course parallel algorithms are analyzed for problems in graph theory, algebra, FFT, and artificial intelligence. The second part presents implementations of these algorithms in various parallel architectures.
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CIS 577 - Computer Networks Credits 3
Analysis and modeling of centralized and distributed computer networks. Queuing network analysis, principles of network design, software considerations, and design of computer networks are also studied.
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CIS 578 - Eval Of Comp Sys Perform Credits 3
Techniques of analysis and simulation for evaluation of computer systems performance. Queuing systems, Poisson processes, scheduling, service distribution, conservation laws, queuing networks, and discrete simulations are also studied.
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CIS 579 - Multimedia Networking Credits 3
Current techniques in multimedia communications and networking. The course presents the communication requirements of the different types of multimedia applications, the operation of the different underlying communication networks as multimedia carriers, and the communication protocols associated with these networks and gives an overview of the various quality-of-service models, real-time transmission issues, and compression techniques.
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CIS 580 - Paradigmatic Sftware Dev Credits 3
Software development in the context of various paradigms. The strategies and methods of the procedural, object-oriented, and functional paradigms are studied and practiced. The modeling of software processes will be considered from both the process and product views, as will the appropriateness and measures of effectiveness of these processes in the design of software systems. Students will apply these measures to the course exercises, determining and reviewing the impact of these methods on individual design.
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CIS 581 - Des & Verif Info Systems Credits 3
Sound design methodologies and technologies in development and maintenance of information systems/business systems with special emphasis on workflow management systems. An applied course that emphasizes the formal approach, this course also addresses issues of adaptability and flexibility of information systems and their evaluation. The course supports concurrent execution of information systems during the design stage and adopts and applies various forms of Petri nets.
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CIS 582 - Advanced Software Engineering Credits 3
Advanced topics in software engineering. This course examines technical aspects of software development life cycle and stresses a model driven approach to software engineering. Formal approaches to software modeling are covered and emphasized. The methodologies are introduced in the context of developing complex, critical and distributed software systems.
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CIS 583 - Software Architectures Credits 3
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 475 or equivalent
Architectures of software systems. The course presents a systematic overview and analysis of architectural styles such as pipes and filters, distributed systems, layered systems, event-driven systems, control-based systems, implicit invocation, blackboard systems, etc. Formalization of software architectures with Z and Petri nets is presented. Influence of software architectures on business cycle, software quality, and design reusability are explored.
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