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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • BUA 676 - Market Research and Analysis


    Study of procedures and applications of market research. Considers organization and operation of a research department, survey methods, experimentation, measurement of potential demand, analysis of distribution costs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUA 601 and BUA 605, or equivalent, or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUA 690 - Advanced Auditing


    Auditing with computers, statistical analysis and auditing, governmental and international auditing standards, in-depth analysis of exposure drafts and recent pronouncements of the auditing standards board.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUA 310.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BUA 695 - Master of Business Administration Internship


    Field experience in business relevant to the student’s educational development and career goals. (Neither past work experience nor field experience courses taken at other campuses or universities will be permitted as substitutes.) 

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of Business School Graduate Director; open to Master of Business Administration students only.

    Credits: 1-4

  
  • BUA 697 - Field Experience in Accounting


    Field experience in accounting relevant to the student’s educational development and career goals. Neither past work experience nor field experience courses taken at other campuses or universities will be permitted as substitutes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission; open to Master of Science in Accounting students.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • BUA 698 - Independent Study


    Provides an opportunity for well-qualified students to pursue a selected topic in great depth under the supervision of an individual faculty member. The topics is to be determined in consultation with the faculty instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor and the MBA Director.

    Credits: 1-4
  
  • CAN 101 - Introduction to Canadian Studies


    Acquaints students with varied aspects of the Canadian experience: society, culture, history, native peoples, environment, education, technology, economy and diplomacy. Participating faculty include Canadian-American Center staff, visiting scholars from Canada and the United States, and faculty members from UM Colleges. Course includes an optional field trip to Canada.

    Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    First-year student or sophomore standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CAN 401 - Readings in Canadian Studies


    An independent reading course examining issues and problems not studied in regular offerings. The course is arranged between the student and a Canadian Studies faculty member.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CAN 101 plus 6 hours of core courses in Canadian Studies or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 520 - Multicultural and Social Foundations of Counseling


    Examines philosophical, historical, cultural and gender foundations in multicultural and contextual counseling theories and practices. Meets state licensure requirements for social and cultural foundations component.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 523 - The Use of Standardized Tests and Inventories


    Considers the selection, use and interpretation of commonly-used standardized group achievement and ability tests, interest inventories and non-clinical assessment of personality and other affective attributes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Basic knowledge of measurement and statistics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 525 - DSM and the Profession of Counseling


    The DSM is a clinical tool used by school counselors and other community professionals. Examines the language of the DSM by utilizing a case study approach emphasizing interviewing techniques and treatment planning. Multicultural applications will be explored.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 549 - Developmental Theories for Counselors


    Life-span and life-course developmental theories. Contemporary social issues explored.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 551 - Introduction to School Guidance


    Survey of the philosophy, objectives, principles, and practices of comprehensive developmental school counseling programs (K-12.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Counselor Education major or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 552 - Effective Group Work in the Helping Professions


    Introductory course linking group theories, research, and practice through a mix of didactic, written, and experiential activities. Lab experience outside of class is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 553 - The Profession of Counseling


    Examines the history, trends, values, and core beliefs underlying the counseling profession including ethical standards in the counselor-client relationship and applications to various client populations. Emphasizes self-awareness.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 556 - Established Theories of Counseling


    Examines counseling theory and philosophy.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 553.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 557 - Play Theories and Techniques


    Designed for school counselors, teachers, child and adolescent development specialists. Background in play theories, uses and techniques related to development.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 558 - Recent Developments in Counseling Theory


    Focus on recent applications of contemporary theories in educational or other contexts. Emphasis on critical theory for evaluating contemporary developments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 553, CEC 556 and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 559 - Counseling for Career Development


    Theory and foundations of career development, career resources and assessment, career guidance programs and career counseling issues and techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 553 or CEC 556 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 560 - Counselor Education Prepracticum


    Bridges cognitive courses to the counseling practicum. Uses Personal Growth and Development Center video equipment to provide feedback on skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 523, CEC 552, CEC 556, CEC 559.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 580 - Counselor Education Institute


    Provides understanding and insight into the area of counselor education. Attention given to literature, research, practices and materials.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • CEC 655 - Individual Counseling Practicum


    Intensive supervised practice in one-to-one counseling. For masters level counselor education majors. Special application required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 560.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 658 - Advanced Individual Counseling Practicum


    Intensive supervised practice in one-to-one counseling. For doctoral students and certificate of advanced study candidates. Special application required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 655.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 659 - Counseling Supervision


    Cognitive understanding of and guided experience in supervising counselors-in-training. Includes models for supervision in training and employment settings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CEC 658.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 661 - Research Seminar in Counselor Education


    Students develop individual research projects on current problems in counselor education. Required of non-thesis masters candidates and C.A.S. students who have not completed a seminar.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Completion of 2/3 of Counselor Education program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 662 - Doctoral Seminar in Counselor Education


    Intensive study of research literature. Explores and clarifies philosophy and goals within the field of counseling, guidance and student personnel administration. Open only to doctoral students.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CEC 690 - Counselor Education Internship


    Internship experiences in such areas as school counseling and community agency counseling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advance application and permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • CEC 694 - Advanced Counselor Education Internship


    Advanced internship experiences in such areas as school counseling and community agency counseling.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Advance application and permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • CEC 697 - Independent Study in Counselor Education


    Provides graduate students with an opportunity to increase professional competence through independent readings and research. Students plan individual projects to gain competencies in counselor education.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • CEC 698 - Special Topics in Counselor Education


    Concentrated study of designated topics in counselor education. Topics may vary depending on faculty and student interest. May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Graduate standing or permission. Some sections may have additional prerequisites.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CET 100 - Introduction to Construction Management


    An introductory study of the construction process and civil engineering technology. Topics include CMT program, project life cycle, estimating, scheduling, design, contracting and ethics and construction overview. Field trips. Lec 1 or Lab 3. (Fall.)

    Credits: 1
  
  • CET 101 - Plane Surveying


    A beginning course studying surveying instruments and their use in the measurement of angles, distances and elevations. Also includes mathematics, computational methods, adjustments and measurement analysis used in plane surveying. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Fall and Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 100. Corequisite: TME 151.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 130 - Building Construction


    A study of common building structural systems, materials and components, and their graphical representation using CAD. Determination of the quantity of building materials from design drawings. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MET 121.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 202 - Construction Surveying


    Study of surveying procedures in construction. Includes volume computations, horizontal curves, compound curves, reverse curves, vertical curves, stakeout, grade layout, profile and cross sections. Instrument experience is emphasized using total stations, laser levels and G.P.S. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 101, COS 103 and TME 152.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 211 - Statics and Strength of Materials


    The study of the equilibrium of structural systems and the stresses and strains that occur in structural members. Provides the knowledge of structural analysis required as a prerequisite to CET 212. Lec 3, Rec 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    COS 103 and PHY 107 or equivalent. TME 253 or concurrently.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CET 212 - Structural Design


    Design of structural members in steel, wood and reinforced concrete. Covers building code requirements for dead, live and snow loads. Lec 3, Rec 2. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 130 and CET 211.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CET 221 - Construction Methods


    A study in construction operations. Topics include: earthwork equipment and operations; excavations and foundations; wood, reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel construction; mechanical and electrical systems; construction TQM; QC-QA. Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 224 - Construction Safety


    An introduction to safety on the construction site to include safety measures, training, responsibility for safety, accident investigation and pertinent regulations (OSHA and state). Will also look at the effect of safety on worker’s compensation, liability, employee behavior and time management. Lec 1. (Fall.)

    Credits: 1
  
  • CET 326 - Soil Mechanics and Foundations


    Introduction to the physical properties of soil important to the construction industry. Includes classification systems, drainage, frost action, slope stability and shallow foundations. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 110 and CIE 111. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CET 327.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 327 - Soil Mechanics and Foundations Laboratory


    Covers standard soils tests that are important to the construction industry. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 110 and CIE 111. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CET 326.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CET 332 - Civil Engineering Technology


    Topics related to civil engineering site work. Covers on-site septic systems, drainage, hydrology, hydraulics, public sewer system design, water system design, erosion control, sedimentation control, pumps, culverts and conduits. Lec 3, Lab 1. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 202, or concurrently.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 356 - Construction Documents and Administration


    A study of documents and administrative procedures relevant to construction and contract administration. Topics include bidding, letters of credit,  addenda, claims, inspections, reporting, operations, payments and defaults.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lec 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 221, CET 224. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CET 357.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CET 357 - Construction Documents and Administration Laboratory


    A study of administrative procedures relevant to construction administration. Practical exercises include change orders, claims, inspections, reporting, operations, disputes, payments and defaults. Lab 2.  (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 356 or concurrently.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CET 360 - Construction Estimating and Bidding


    A study in the estimating an bidding processes for construction projects. Topics include: budgetary, parametric and detailed cost estimating for residential, commercial, heavy highway and industrial construction projects. Manual, computer assisted and estimating software is utilized to prepare construction cost estimates; bid preparation and submittal: project budget preparation. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 221.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 394 - Construction Management Technology Practice


    Cooperative work experience at full-time employment for at least a continuous 10 week period.  (Summer.)

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior or senior standing in Construction Management Technology.

    Credits: 3

  
  • CET 451 - Construction Law


    Studies the fundamental legal concepts and the development and application of law on society, business, engineering and construction. Covers legal structure, business entities, agency, mechanics liens, torts, bonding, contract administration, contracts, contract formation, contract codification, liability, indemnification, warranties, remedies, damages, the uniform commercial code, alternate dispute resolution, international law, legal research, and land use restrictions.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Writing Intensive Requirements. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 224, CET 356 and ENG 317 or concurrently.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 455 - Engineering Fundamentals


    Introduces major topics in the General and Civil Engineering portions of the Fundamentals of Engineering portions of the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) examination that are not otherwise covered in the Construction Management Technology (CMT) program. FE Exam topics that are covered in the CMT program are reviewed. Consists of lecture with problem solving similar to the format used on the FE exam. Lec 2. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing in Construction Managerment Technology or permission.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CET 458 - Management of Construction


    The capstone course for Construction Management Technology (CMT) program. Principles and applications taught throughout the CMT program are used by students during a construction project simulation that covers many facets of construction management, engineering and business that are encountered in practice. Format varies. In addition, cost to cost, percentage complete accounting is covered.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement. Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    BUA 201, CET 326, CET 356, CET 451, CET 462.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 462 - Construction Planning and Scheduling


    A study of design and analysis of construction planning and scheduling for construction projects. Manual and computer assisted procedures are used, as well as, industry software to solve contruction scheduling problems, such as resource constraints and limitations. Project control systems are also studied. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CET 360.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CET 479 - Student Construction Competition Experience


    Requires students to bring together estimating, scheduling, management and organizational skills, focused on a construction project. The competition is against other regional construction programs.  May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission of instructor.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • CET 498 - Selected Topics in Construction Management Technology


    Topics in Engineering Technology not regularly covered in other courses. Content varies to suit individual needs. May be repeated for credit. (Fall and Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    junior or senior standing; permission of instructor.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHB 111 - Introduction to Chemical and Biological Engineering I


    An introduction to the profession of chemical and biological engineering and the process industries through a series of speakers, tours, presentations and projects. The development of teaming skills as well as oral presentation and report writing skills is emphasized.

    Together with CHE 477, CHE 479 and CHB 493 Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Lec 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    first-year students only.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CHB 112 - Introduction to Chemical and Biological Engineering II


    Introduction to the application of computers to solving chemical engineering problems. Commercial software for computers and graphics will be introduced. The application of these programs to engineering problem solving will be introduced through a series of analysis and design projects. Lec 1, Rec 2. (Spring.)

    Credits: 2
  
  • CHB 200 - Fundamentals of Process Engineering


    Formulation of the zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics and applications to material and energy balances for closed and open systems; PVT behavior of matter; heat capacity and heat of reactions; applications to systems with chemical reactions; integration of basic mathematical, chemical and physical concepts into chemical engineering practice; discussions of the chemical processing industry and the history of thermodynamics. Lec 4. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHY 122 or permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CHB 350 - Statistical Process Control and Analysis


    The basics of statistics and statistical process control and systems optimization will be investigated.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 127 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHB 460 - Biochemical Engineering


    Application of chemical engineering principles to systems utilizing micro organisms, tissue culture and enzymes for processing. Applications to food, pharmaceutical and fermentation industries will be discussed. No previous background in biological sciences required. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Background in kinetics and mass transfer.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHB 493 - Chemical and Biological Engineering Seminar


    Discussion of recent developments in chemical engineering and related fields.

    Together with CHB 111, CHE 477 and CHE 479, Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. (Fall and Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    senior standing in Chemical and Biological Engineering.

    Credits: 0-1
  
  • CHB 550 - Computer Simulation and Analysis of Industrial Processes


    Basic discrete event simulation methodology as applied to processes and systems will be explored. Random number generation, simulation designs, validation and output analysis. Applications to various areas of scientific modeling and manufacturing systems. Knowledge of a scientific computer programming language is expected. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHB 350 or MAT 332 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 352 - Process Control


    Process dynamics described by ordinary differential equations and by linearized approximations. Covers solution of system equations by the use of LaPlace transforms, concepts of feedback control, process dynamics and closed loop system analysis. Lec 3. (Fall and Summer.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 258 or MAT 259 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 360 - Elements of Chemical Engineering I


    Introduction to rate operations, stage operations, and the principles of molecular and turbulent transport of mass, momentum, and energy including application of these principles to chemical engineering unit operations. Lec 4. (Fall and Summer.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHB 200 or permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CHE 361 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory I


    Applies the principles of unit operations and process control in the laboratory, using pilot scale equipment with emphasis on formal reports.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lab 4, Rec 1. (Spring and Summer.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHE 352, CHE 360.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 362 - Elements of Chemical Engineering II


    A continuation of CHE 360. Unit operations with emphasis on equilibrium stage operations involving interphase mass transfer - absorption, distillation, extraction leaching plus selected other topics such as drying, absorption and filtration. Lec 4. (Spring and Summer.)

    Credits: 4
  
  • CHE 363 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory II


    Application of the principles of unit operations and process control in the laboratory, using pilot scale equipment. Emphasis is placed upon formal written and oral reports.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement. Lec 1, Rec 1, Lab 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHE 361, CHE 362 and CHE 368 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 368 - Kinetics and Reactor Design


    The analysis and design of chemical reactors. The fundamental principles of chemical kinetics and of heat and mass transfer are applied to various types of chemical reactors. Lec 3. (Spring and Summer.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 385 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I


    Applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to the analysis of systems of interest to chemical engineers. Topics include state equations for both ideal and real gases, heat and energy relationships in chemical reactions, elementary phase equilibria, and simple heat and power cycles. Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHB 200.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 386 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II


    A continuation of CHE 385. Emphasis on homogeneous mixtures, multi-component vapor-liquid equilibria, chemical reaction equilibria and the thermodynamic analysis of chemical processes. Lec 3. (Fall and Summer.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHE 385 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 410 - Advanced Materials


    Covers the basic structure, processing and properties of metals, polymers and ceramics and stresses the application of chemical engineering principles to the problems of materials fabrication with emphasis on emerging technologies such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 420 - Colloid Technology


    Designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of colloid and surface chemistry from various types of colloids and colloidal phenomena, commonly encountered in chemical process industry and classical and modern measurement techniques to applications of colloids and surface chemistry. Lec 3. (Offered every other year, spring only.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 430 - Introduction to Polymer Science and Technology


    Concept of macromolecules and synthesis of polymers from monomers. Step-growth and addition polymerization. Polymer structure, molecular size and shape and characterization techniques. Polymer solutions and phase equilibria. Solid state properties. Polymer morphology and transitional phenomena. Crystalline and amorphous states. Glassy, rubbery and viscous behavior. Rheological aspects. Viscoelasticity. Survey of commodity thermoplastics, engineering polymers and uses. Polymer additives and blends. Basic processing techniques. Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 477 - Elements of Chemical Process Design


    Introduction to chemical process design and engineering economics. Considers principles of design, complex process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, rate equations, and cost estimating techniques as well as principles of engineering economics involving time value of money, taxes, depreciation, profitability indicators, alternative investment and optimization. The nature of failure of process equipment will be discussed including explosion, corrosion, stress corrosion and cracking. Selection of materials for chemical process and equipment will be discussed.

    Together with CHB 111, CHE 479 and CHE 493 satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHE 360, CHE 362 and CHE 386 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 478 - Analysis, Simulation and Synthesis of Chemical Processes


    Covers three areas: process analysis, steady state process simulation and process synthesis. Analysis of process flowsheets to understand material flows, unit operation function and interactions between units. Simulation and design of unit operations and complete chemical processes using process simulation software. Synthesis of chemical processes including chemical reactor and separation system configuration based on heuristic methods. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHE 360, CHE 362, CHE 368 and CHE 386. Corequisite: CHE 477.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 479 - Process Design Projects


    Application of chemical engineering principles to the solution of complex, open-ended, design problems involving feasibility, analysis, design and optimization of chemical processes. Review of methods for estimating thermodynamic and transport properties required in process design. Emphasis on oral and written communications and working in small design groups.

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement and together with CHB 111, CHE 477 and CHB 493 Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Rec 1, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHE 477.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CHE 480 - Pollution Prevention in Industrial Ecology


    Provides a basic background in pollution science while exploring the engineer’s role in solving pollution problems with an emphasis on pollution prevention and industrial ecology, which works toward integrating industrial operations into natural systems and examining the whole life cycle of a product.

    Satisfies the General Education Population and the Environment Requirement. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    senior standing in Chemical Engineering or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 494 - Chemical Engineering Practice


    A cooperative work experience in a commercial operation of the chemical process industry. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 credit hours.  (Offered by arrangement.)

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar

  
  • CHE 497 - Independent Study


    Individual, independent study of a specialized topic under supervision of an advisor and at least one other faculty member. A formal report is required upon completion of the study. Maximum of 3 accumulated credit hours. (Fall, Spring and Summer.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHE 498 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering


    Class work in selected subjects in the field of chemical engineering, or related areas of science and technology, not covered in other courses. May be repeated for credit. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CHE 499 - Undergraduate Thesis


    Original investigation of a chemical engineering problems. The topic must be chosen prior to the senior year. A committee of at least three faculty members will supervise the thesis and its defense. Maximum of 3-6 accumulated credit hours. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHE 510 - Introduction to Transport Phenomena


    A study of principles of momentum, energy and mass transport including mathematical modeling of transport processes by exact and approximate techniques. (Fall.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 533 - Introduction to Polymer Processing


    The application of engineering principles to polymer processing with particular emphasis on applied rheology, extruder design, die design, spinning, molding, and sheet fabrication. Emphasis on mathematical modeling of processes and the effects of processing on the products formed. Lec 3. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHE 362, CHY 386 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 540 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics


    Studies of phase and reaction equilibria in multi-component, non-ideal, and complex systems. Flow and non-flow systems. Application of general thermodynamic methods to problems in chemical engineering. Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 561 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Kinetics


    Examines theory of homophase and heterophase catalysis and chemical transformation as a base for process design. Includes chain reactions, acid-base catalysis, enzymes, and commercial case studies such as hydrocarbon synthesis, organic oxidations, cracking, and platforming. Lec 3. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 575 - Paper Surface Science


    Deals with the fundamentals of paper surface treatment such as sizing, printing and glueing, with emphasis on paper coating. Issues such as adhesion, light scattering, rheology, fluid dynamics and film formation will be covered. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 580 - Chemical Engineering Analysis


    Modeling and simulation of chemical engineering processes. Emphasis on the formation of a model using ordinary and partial differential equations, and on the solution of the model using numerical methods. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 585 - Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering


    Solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations encountered in transport phenomena, chemical kinetics and process control. Series solutions involving Bessel functions, Legendre functions and Gamma functions. Use of Laplace transforms and approximate methods. Solution of difference equations for discrete systems. Application of vectors and tensors. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHE 598 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering


    Special topics presented as need and interest require. Topics will include studies relevant to fields of application, such as pulp and paper, polymers, process control, materials conversion, and surface properties. (Offered by arrangement.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHE 695 - Graduate Seminar I


    Reports and discussion of recent developments in chemical engineering and related fields, based on the literature or current investigations. Required of all graduate students.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHE 696 - Graduate Seminar II


    Reports and discussion of recent developments in chemical engineering and related fields, based on the literature or current investigations. Required of all graduate students.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHE 699 - Graduate Thesis


    Graduate Thesis

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHF 200 - Family Interaction


    Interpersonal dynamics of dating, courtship, mate selection, and the development of family life. Changing patterns of personal interactions within the family life cycle and a pluralistic society.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 201 - Introduction to Child Development


    Influences on human development from conception through middle childhood. Theoretical perspectives, empirical evaluation and practical implications.

    Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 203 - Practicum in Early Childhood Programs


    Introductory practicum combining child development and education theory with supervised weekly participation in the Child Development Learning Center. Focuses on the child under six years of age. Lab 2.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 303 - Practicum in Infant/Toddler Care


    Examines issues related to quality care and early education for children ages 0-3. Emphasis on family diversity and inclusion integrated in course material. Includes three hour lab/week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201, CHF 203.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 304 - Practicum in Early Childhood Education K-3


    Students will apply principles of child development to the education of children in grades K-3. Emphasis is placed on identifying scientifically-based practices and techniques associated with exemplary early childhood education programs. Skills in child observation, developing and modifying a range of approaches to instruction, child guidance, and family involvement in schools will be addresses in a participatory class and supervised field placement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201, CHF 203 and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 311 - Creativity and the Young Child


    Exploration of theoretical and research evidence pertaining to the nature of creativity and the conditions requisite for its expression. Includes developmental stages, strategies, materials and workshops in specific areas including children’s art, music, creative movement, story telling, play and creative dramatics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201, CHF 203.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 321 - Curriculum for Teaching Young Children Science and Math


    Applies developmental theory to the construction of curriculum in early childhood education. Students explore a range of curriculum models, approaches and strategies as they learn to apply theory to meeting children’s learning needs individually and in groups. Topics including role of teachers in promoting learning, assessment, documenting learning, inclusion and family involvement are stressed.  Science and math serve as the content anchor for discussing curriculum issues.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201, CHF 203.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 322 - Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Social Studies


    Students will develop integrated curriculum focusing on social studies for young children.  Issues of inclusion, assessment, and family involvement are integrated into class content to promote social competence in young children. 

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201, CHF 203.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 329 - Methods for Teaching Young Children Science and Math


    Presents activities and instruction to support candidates’ lesson planning and assessment in science and math for teaching young children.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201, CHF 203, CHF 321.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 331 - Cognitive Development


    Introduction to the developmental processes involved in the acquisition, organization and proessing of information, with an emphasis on the period between infancy and adolescence. Discussion of current theories and research on cognitive, memory and language development and their applications and implications for teaching and parenting.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201, PSY 100.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 351 - Human Sexuality


    Discusses sexuality and its social implications against a background of constantly changing sexual mores, sex role development, alternative conceptualizations of sexuality, and implications for future trends in human interaction.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 381 - Family Resource Management


    Analysis of the managerial process and its relationship to decision making. Emphasis on the use of resources including time, energy, and money to attain family goals.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 385 - Personal and Family Finance


    Influence of outside economic conditions and personal circumstances on family financial problems. The management process applied to family problems involving finances, economic position, meeting living costs, protection against financial contingencies, credit, developing a savings and investment program.

    Credits: 3
 

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