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CEN 315 - Soil Mechanics Lab Credits 1 Laboratory / 3 hours per week Requirements: Coreq CEN 305 Laboratory experiments in testing of various types of soils. Supplements the theory course CEN 405. Previously offered as CEN 413. Graded
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CEN 323 - Geotechnical Engineering Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CEN 315; CEN 305 C- or better 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. Previously offered as CEN 423. Graded
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CEN 325 - Water Resources Engineer Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CEN 303; C- or Better Elementary surface water hydrology, pressure flow and open channel flow fundamentals. Topics include basic probability and statistics with a water resources emphasis, watershed based analysis and design, natural and constructed open channel systems, reservoir routing and design, storm water analysis and management issues. An integrated, systems analyses approach is emphasized. Graded
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CEN 334 - Traffic Engineering Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-req: CEN 209 or 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. Previously offered as CEN 434. Graded
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CEN 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study 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. Graded
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CEN 402 - Engineering Economy Credits 2 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 152 or MTH 154 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. Graded
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CEN 408 - Analysis and Design of Steel Structures Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-requisite: 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. Previously CEN 308. Graded
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CEN 411 - Water Quality Engineering Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-Requisite: 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. Graded
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CEN 412 - Pollution Control of Waste Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-Requisite: 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. Graded
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CEN 415 - Introduction to Environmental Fluid Mechanics Credits 3 Lecture/ 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CEN 303 & CEN 325 Introduction to fluid mechanics concepts in the natural environment, focused on mass, momentum and energy conservation principles and their application to a variety of environmental scenarios. Topics include conservation laws, scaling, shallow water flow, stratified flow, and flow through porous media. The course should be of interest to any engineering student with an interest in environmental applications and is a List B Elective for students in the Environmental Resources Engineering Concentration. Graded
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CEN 419 - Advanced Traffic Engineering Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study Capstone Study Capstone Study Capstone Study Learning through Engagement Learning through Engagement Learning through Engagement Learning through Engagement Lecture Requirements: Prerequisite: PHY 111 or PHY 113; PHY 112 or PHY 114 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. Cross-listed with CEN 519, PHY 419, PHY 519 Graded
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CEN 421 - Matrx Meth-Struct Analys
Matrx Meth Struct Analysis Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prereq: 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. Graded
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CEN 425 - Structural Mechanics Credits 3 Lecture Requirements: Prerequisite: CEN 306 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. Cross-listed with CEN 525 Graded
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CEN 428 - Probability and Statistics for Civil Engineers Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 211or MTH 213, minimum grade of C- Probability and statistics theories and application at the introduction and intermediate level. Topics include: discrete and continuous random variables and various distributions with an emphasis on civil and environmental engineering applications. Descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals and linear regression analysis are covered. This course is intended for undergraduate students who are engaged in research or plan to pursue a graduate education. Graded
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CEN 430 - Topics in Civil & Environmental Engineering Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Other / 3 hours per week 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. Cross-listed with CEN 530 Graded
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CEN 432 - Pavement Design Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prereq: CEN 309 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. Graded
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CEN 433 - Sp Top:Geotechnical Eng Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-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. Cross-listed with CEN 533 Graded
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CEN 452 - Ethical, Professional and Safety Issues Credits 1 Lecture Requirements: Coreq CEN 491 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. Graded
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CEN 453 - Hydrology Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite:CEN 325 with minimum grade of C- Study of the waters of the earth, its occurrence, distribution and circulation. This course introduces students to the physical science of hydrology in the context of its application to real-world problems. Emphasis is placed on understanding the physical processes that form the hydrologic cycle of precipitation, evaporation and evapotranspiration, runoff, infiltration and groundwater flow. Graded
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CEN 456 - Waves and Tides Credits 3 Lecture Analytical study of the physical processes governing waves in the marine environment. Covered topics include surface gravity waves, internal gravity waves, energy flux, group velocity, long waves, linear and nonlinear shallow water waves, and atmospheric forcing. This course will be of interest to any ocean scientist or engineer interested in the physics of waves. Cross-listed with CEN 556, MAR 558 Graded
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CEN 465 - Pollutant Transport in the Environment Credits 3.00 Lecture Requirements: Prerequisite: CEN 303 & CEN 325 Study of transport processes in the environment. Topics include advection, diffusion, jets, plumes, air-gas transfer, heat transfer, reaction kinetics, sediment-water exchange, sediment erosion/deposition, and ground water transport. The course should be of interest to any engineering student with an interest in environmental transport processes and their application to riverine, reservoir, estuarine, and coastal problems. Graded
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CEN 475 - Introduction to Environmental Turbulence Credits 3.00 Lecture Requirements: Prerequisite: CEN 303 & CEN 325 Fundamental fluid dynamics underpinning turbulence theory. Emphasis is placed on both mathematical and physical understanding. Random variables and their quantification are introduced, as are dimensional scaling/analysis and non-dimensional quantities, including the Reynolds, Richardson and Prandtl numbers. Other emphases include exchange of energy between mean flow and turbulence, diffusion, modern data analysis techniques, recent observations and newly emerging observational tools. Graded
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CEN 484 - Pavement Materials Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-reqs: CEN 209, CEN 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.
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CEN 491 - Civil Engineer Project Credits 2Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study Learning through Engagement Independent Study / 2 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: Student must have completed 4 or the following 5 core groups. CEN 334 or CEN 419; CEN 323; CEN 307 or CEN 408; CEN 325; CEN 411. Final design experience requiring practitioner involvement, student reports, and oral presentations. An interdisciplinary, team approach is emphasized. Course offers two credits in the fall and two credits in the spring. All four credits must be earned within the same academic year.
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CEN 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study Requirements: Prereq: 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. Graded
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CEN 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study 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. Graded
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CHM 100 - Preparation for College Chemistry Credits 4 Lecture / 5 hours per week 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. Exclude Credit
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CHM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Pre or corequisite: MTH 148 (formerly MTH 101) Essentials of general, inorganic and physical chemistry covering matter and energy, measurements, atomic structure and nuclear chemistry, electron structure and periodicity, properties of the elements and compounds, chemical bonding and structure, ionic and molecular compounds, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, kinetics and equilibrium, properties of acids, bases and salts. Graded
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CHM 102 - General Chemistry II Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 101 Continuation of CHM 101. Essentials of general, organic and biochemistry. Structure in organic chemistry, organic families and nomenclature, hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carbohydrates, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, lipids, amino acids and proteins, nuclei acids, enzymes, metabolic processes (anabolism and catabolism), biochemical energy, nutrition. Graded
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CHM 105 - Chemistry for Health Sciences Credits 4 Lecture Requirements: Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 148 with a C or better Introduction to the chemical building blocks of living organisms, and essential biochemical reactions central to the role of chemistry in human physiology. Graded
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CHM 130 - Chemistry and the Environment Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World Lecture / 3 hours per week 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. Graded
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CHM 132 - Chemistry in Nutrition and Health Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World Lecture / 3 hours per week 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. Graded
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CHM 140 - Survey of Forensic Analysis Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Survey of Forensic Science. Topics including fingerprint, footprint, fabric, glass, ballistics, blood, urine, alcohol, drug, DNA analysis, and evidence collection. Graded
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CHM 151 - Principles of Modern Chemistry I Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 148 or MTH 150 or MTH 151 or Co-Req MTH 151 or MTH 148 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. Graded
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CHM 152 - Principles of Modern Chemistry II Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Pre-req: 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. Graded
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CHM 153 - Mod&App Chem Sci&Eng I Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH150 or Co-requisite MTH151/153 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. Graded
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CHM 154 - Mod&App Chem Sci&Eng II Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Content of courses 152, 162 in a combined lecture/laboratory format. Graded
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CHM 155 - Modern Chemical Principles I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequite: MTH 150 or MTH 151; CHM Majors Only 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. Graded
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CHM 156 - Modern Chemical Principles II Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prereq: CHM Majors or permission of Instructor 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. Non-honors sections are offered. Graded
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CHM 161 - Introduction to Applied Chemistry I Credits 1 Laboratory / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 151 or CHM 153 as Co- or Prerequisite with a gade of C- or better 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. Graded
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CHM 162 - Introduction to Applied Chemistry II Credits 1 Laboratory / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-reqs: CHM 161, 151; CHM 152 as Co- or Pre-requisite with a gade of C- or better 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.
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CHM 163 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I Credits 1 Laboratory / 3.5 hours per week Requirements: Pre-req: CHM Majors or CHM Honors; Co-req: 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. Previously offered as CHM 165. Graded
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CHM 164 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory II Credits 1 Laboratory / 3.5 hours per week Requirements: Prereq: Must be either a CHM, CHMB, or HONORS program student 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. Previously offered as CHM 166. Graded
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CHM 170 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 151 or 153 or 155 or approval of the instructor 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. Graded
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CHM 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study 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. Graded
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CHM 204 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite:CHM 151 AND CHM 152 OR CHM 155 AND CHM 156 AND CHM 163 AND CHM 164 OR CHM 161 AND CHM162 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. Graded
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CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or 156 with grade of C- or better A survey of the chemistry of carbon compounds and introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry. Graded
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CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: 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. Graded
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CHM 263 - Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits 1 Laboratory / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or 156, and CHM 162 or 164 with grade of C- or better; Co- or Prerequisite CHM 251 with grade of C- or better. Permission of instructor 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. Graded
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CHM 264 - Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits 1 Laboratory / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite:CHM 251 and 263 with C- or better. Corequisite: 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. Graded
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CHM 265 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits 2 Laboratory / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or 156, and CHM 162 or 164 with grade of C- or better; Co- or Prerequisite CHM 251 with grade of C- or better. CHM majors or permission of instructor 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. Graded
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CHM 266 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits 2 Laboratory / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 156, or CHM 152;CHM 162 or CHM 164; CHM Major or Minor 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. Graded
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CHM 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study 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. Graded
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CHM 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Practicum / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean. Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalog on Other Learning Experiences. Credit / No Credit
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CHM 305 - Modern Methods Chemical Analysis Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Pre-reqs: CHM 252, 266, 204 with grade of C or better 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. Graded
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CHM 307 - Procedures Chemical Analysis Credits 2 Lecture / 5 hours per week Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 252, 266, 204; Co-req: CHM 305; Recommended: CHM 170 Laboratory experimentation designed to develop the techniques and illustrate applications of analytical procedures to the solution of chemical problems. Graded
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CHM 315 - Physical Chemistry I Credits 4 Lecture / 5 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or CHM 156 C- or better, MTH 211 and PHY 113 and PHY 114 An introduction to the theoretical principles underlying chemical phenomena; applications of thermodynamics to chemical phenomena. Graded
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CHM 316 - Physical Chemistry II Credits 4 Lecture / 5 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 315 An introduction to quantum mechanics, symmetry, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics and transport processes. Graded
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CHM 318 - Physical Chemical Measurements I Credits 2 Lecture / 5 hours per week Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 305, 307, 315 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. Graded
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CHM 319 - Physical Chemical Measurements II Credits 2 Lecture / 5 hours per week Requirements: Prereqs: 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. Graded
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CHM 345 - Chemical Oceanography Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Graded
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CHM 352 - Organic Preparations Credits 3 Lecture / 5 hours per week A study of the more intricate synthetic procedures of organic chemistry including use of the literature for choice of optimum methods. Graded
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CHM 355 - Aquatic Environmental Chemistry Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week 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. Graded
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CHM 356 - Atmospheric/Terrestrial Environmental Chemistry Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: 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. Graded
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CHM 362 - Intro To Biochemistry Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 251 An introduction to the chemical properties of compounds of biological interest; bio-energetics and enzymology. A survey of the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other bio-substances. Graded
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CHM 401 - Chemistry Seminar I Credits 0.5 Seminar / 1 hours per week 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. Mandatory Pass/Fail & Excl Crd
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CHM 402 - Chemistry Seminar II Credits 0.5 Seminar / 1 hours per week 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. Mandatory Pass/Fail & Excl Crd
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CHM 411 - Biochemistry I Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prereq: At least a C- in CHM 252 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. Cross-listed with CHM 511 Graded
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CHM 412 - Biochemistry II Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: 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. Cross-listed with CHM 512 Graded
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CHM 414 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits 3 Lecture / 7 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite CHM 411 and Co-requisite CHM 412 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. Cross-listed with CHM 514 Graded
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CHM 416 - Computer Methods in Biochemistry and Bioinformatics Credits 1 Lecture / 1 hours per week 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. Graded
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CHM 421 - Organic Mechanisms Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: 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. Cross-listed with CHM 521 Graded
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CHM 422 - Computer and Mathematical Methods in Physical Science Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week 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. Cross-listed with CHM 522 Graded
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CHM 424 - Mathematical Methods in Physical Science Credits 2 Lecture / 2 hours per week Requirements: Prereq: CHM 316 with a grade of C or better; or as co-req of CHM 424 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. Graded
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CHM 426 - Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Credits 3 Lecture / 6 hours per week Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 252, 266, 305, 315, 319 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. Cross-listed with CHM 526 Graded
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CHM 431 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: C- or better in CHM 316 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. Cross-listed with CHM 541 Graded
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CHM 432 - Organic Analysis Credits 4 Lecture / 4 hours per week 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. Graded
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CHM 433 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credits 1 Laboratory / 4 hours per week Requirements: Prereq: CHM 316;Co-req: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. Graded
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CHM 442 - Applied Spectroscopy Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week 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. Cross-listed with CHM 544 Graded
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CHM 449 - Theory&App-One&Two Dimension Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnet Resonance Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week 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. Cross-listed with CHM 549 Graded
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CHM 470 - Food Chemistry Credits 3 Lecture Requirements: Pre Req: CHM 251, CHM 252, CHM 266;CHM 305, CHM 411 recommended 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. Cross-listed with CHM 570 Graded
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CHM 491 - Introduction to Research I Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00 Research Chemistry majors who are doing well in formal course work and who have indicated research potential are encouraged to undertake an original investigation under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty. Graded
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CHM 492 - Introduction to Research II Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00 Research Continuation of CHM 491.
Chemistry majors who are doing well in formal course work and who have indicated research potential are encouraged to undertake an original investigation under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty. Graded
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CHM 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study Requirements: Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of instructor, department chair, or college dean 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. Graded
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CHM 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study 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. Graded
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CHM 499 - Capstone in Chemistry Credits variable; 4.00 to 6.00Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study Learning through Engagement Research / 4 hours per week Requirements: Co-Requisites: CHM 401 or 402 Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus. Graded
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CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I Credits 3 Lecture This course is designed for beginning students who wish to complete their first semester of Chinese language. Using a task-based approach, this first year course helps students to express themselves in real-life contexts, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills, create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and cultures. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly. Graded
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CHN 102 - Elementary Chinese II Credits 3 Lecture Requirements: Prereq: CHN 101 This course is designed for beginning students who now continued to their second semester of Chinese language. Using a task-based approach, this first year course helps students to express themselves in real-life contexts, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills, create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and cultures. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly. Graded
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CHN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I Credits 3 Lecture Requirements: Prereq: CHN 102 This course is designed for continuing students who now enter their third semester of Chinese Language. Using a task-based approach, this second year course helps students to express themselves in real-life context, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and culture. Reading, listening, speaking , and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly. Graded
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CHN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II Credits 3 Lecture Requirements: Prereq CHN 201 This course is designed for continuing students who now enter their fourth semester of Chinese language. Using a task-based approach, this second year course helps students to express themselves in real-life contexts, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills, create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and cultures. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly. Graded
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CIS 110 - Computer Literacy Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week An introduction to computers, evolution of computer systems and the impact of computers on the society. In this hands-on laboratory course, students will use Macintosh computers to learn about components of computer systems and study various applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and internet browsing software. With the HyperCard, students will learn how to design and program in the multimedia environment. Each student will then use this knowledge to develop an individual final project for the course. Graded
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CIS 115 - Computer Program With C Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week Algorithm development, syntax and semantics of a high level programming language, debugging and verification of programs. Concepts of structured programming. Arrays, subroutines. Elementary system concepts (compilation, time-sharing). Graded
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CIS 120 - Web Page Development Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week An introduction to the theory and application of creating web pages using HTML and JavaScript. HTML is the underlying structure used by the World Wide Web and will be used in this course along with JavaScript to assist students in building a foundation to become proficient in designing web pages. The primary theme of the course is learning how to create web pages that are attractive, meaningful, and well designed. Assessment of achieving these goals also will be addressed. As time allows, DHTML (Dynamic HTML), XML and Java applets may be used. Graded
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CIS 150 - Computing for Media Communication Credits 3 Lecture Studies computing applications in media communication. The course, using elementary programming constructs of scripting language such as Python, shows how to apply contemporary information technology to manipulate media such as digital images and sounds, and how to create digital movies. The course also explores issues of manipulation of text, files, databases, and preparing text for the web. The course demonstrates, through number of laboratory experiments and team projects, relevance of computing and information technology to other areas of study, to other professions, and in contemporary society. Graded
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CIS 160 - Exploring Computer Programming with Animation Credits 3 Lecture / 4 hours per week An introduction course to computer science and programming. Topics include basic program design and implementation process, simple data types, control structures, an introduction to algorithms, debugging techniques, object-oriented and event-driven programming concepts. The course introduces object-oriented design, good software engineering principles and help developing fundamental programming skills. The design and the implementation of animation projects in 3D virtual world are used as teaching and learning tools in this course. Graded
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CIS 180 - Object-Oriented Prog I Credits 4 Lecture / 5 hours per week Basic concepts in programming, and introduction to the object paradigm. The course introduces the concept of the object paradigm and teaches how to design and implement simple programs in an object-oriented language. The course also covers the basics of how to use a computer and basic software tools, including libraries of components, in the process of developing programs. Graded
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CIS 181 - Object-Oriented Prog II Credits 4 Lecture / 5 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 180 C or Better Software development using advanced object paradigm concepts. This course introduces threads, networking, and exception handling and covers in depth the advanced topics of object paradigm such as inheritance and polymorphism. These concepts are introduced in the context of developing software using software tools including the libraries of components. Graded
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CIS 183 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java Credits 3 Lecture / 3 hours per week Basic concepts in programming and software development using the Java programming language. The course introduces concepts of object oriented paradigm and low level program design process. The course introduces variables, decision structures, loops, storage structures, exceptions, inheritance, and polymorphism. Graded
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CIS 190 - Intro Procedural Program Credits 4 Lecture / 5 hours per week Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 180 C or Better Procedural Programming (C/C++) under Unix. Data types, variable declarations, arithmetic expressions, conditional statements, macros, function prototypes, standard libraries, file processing, pointers, structures, unions, and dynamic memory management are discussed. Unix file system, shell scripts, input/output redirection, piping, programming with standard I/O, and unix system calls are covered. Graded
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CIS 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00 Independent Study 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. Graded
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