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

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • CHF 401 - Peer Education


    Students are trained in the realities and consequences of critical social issues college students face and provide workshops on responsible behavior to campus and community groups.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 351 and permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 404 - Selected Topics in Child Development and Family Life


    Review of specific subject areas in the field. Subject areas vary by semester. May be repeated for credit.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 406 - Introduction to Research Methods in Child Development and Family Relations


    An overview of research methods applicable to the study of children and families. An in-class research project is completed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 200, CHF 201 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 409 - Special Problems in Child Development and Family Life


    As available.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHF 417 - Introduction to Leadership in Early Childhood Education


    Focuses on topics and issues relevant to becoming a leader in an early childhood organization, best practice in business, developing skills in supervising and working with a variety of staff, understanding and advocating for children and families, and collaborating with other agency personnel.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201 and CHF 203.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 421 - Student Teaching in Early Childhood


    Supervised student teaching in pre-kindergarten and K-3 settings.  (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Teacher candidacy, senior standing, Child Development and Family Relations major; permission.

    Credits: 12
  
  • CHF 422 - Field Placement in Early Childhood Education


    Individual study in selected early childhood settings such as Pre-K classrooms or home visiting programs.  Includes developmental assessments, planning and implementation of education programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing or graduate standing and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 6
  
  • CHF 423 - Professional Seminar in Individual and Family Studies


    An integrated examination of career-related roles, ethics, and responsibilities in research and service to individuals and families.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Child Development and Family Relations major; senior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 424 - Professional Seminar for Early Childhood Specialists


    Examination of issues such as ethics, advocacy, collaborating with families and other professionals and professional development.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission. Corequisite: CHF 421.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 430 - Applied Self-Control


    Students will learn and practice several approaches to self-directed behavior change. The goal is to enhance their understanding of individual development by systematically observing their own behavior.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 431 - Parenting


    Parent behavior and the dynamics of parenthood are studied. Emphasis on interpersonal, familial, and societal roles of parents, and factors influencing role behaviors and expectations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 200, CHF 201.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 432 - Socialization of the Child


    A study of normal development and behavior with emphais on the impact of peers, school and familty on the developing child. Theory in child development is also examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 433 - Adolescence


    Growth and development during the adolescent years. Conceptual models and recent research are discussed.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201 or PSY 100 and sophomore standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 434 - Adult Development and Aging


    Developmental processes and transitions from the early to later years of adulthood. Social, physical, cognitive, and familial aspects of adult growth and aging are examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 201 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 441 - Family Life Education Methods


    Provides students with an overview of the knowledge, skills, methods, current materials and resources to plan, implement and evaluate family life education programs for diverse learners including K-12 students, parents, community members, educators and other professionals. Students will practice developing and presenting educational programs.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 442 - Helping Skills


    Examines the nature of helping relationships including descriptions, characteristics, stages and ethics of effective helpers and helping relationships. Considerable attention will be focused on learning the nonverbal and verbal responses used in helping interactions. To assist in the development of these helping skills, students can expect to be engaged in extensive practice sessions with classmates.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 451 - Family Relationships


    The study of traditional and non-traditional family units as a system of interactions between individuals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHF 200.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 452 - Violence in the Family


    Major forms of family violence, including child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, and spouse abuse, are examined to provide students with an understanding of the development of dysfunctional forms of family interaction, descriptive knowledge on the prevalence of violent relationships at the national and local level, the necessary skills for identifying victims of abuse and the services available to them, and a preliminary understanding of the challenge of designing intervention strategies.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior or senior standing, CHF 200 or SOC 318 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 488 - Family Legal Issues


    Issues of legal interest to consumers. Social and economic effects on families will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    junior standing.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHF 496 - Field Experience in Human Development and Family Studies


    An approved program of work experience for department majors that involves the application of theory and research in applied settings. Requires a written proposal outlining the proposed experience, its relation to the student’s program of study, plan for faculty supervision and a final written report. No more than 6 credits may be used toward the departmental major and not more than 12 credits may be used toward the graduation requirements.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • CHY 101 - Chemistry for Everyday Living


    A non-mathematical introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with an emphasis on chemistry relevant to everyday life. Topics will include nuclear, food, agricultural, drug, cosmetic and polymer chemistry. May be taken without CHY 102.

    Together with CHY 102, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement  Satisfies the General Education  Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement when taken without CHY 102.  Lec 3 with dem.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 102 - Chemistry for Everyday Living Laboratory


    Accompanies CHY 101. Experiments will emphasize chemical topics relevant to everyday living.

    Together with CHY 101, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lab 3.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHY 105 - Majoring in Chemistry


    Introduces students to the faculty, students, facilities and resources central to their major in chemistry. Topics covered include requirements and advising for the major, library resources, research laboratories and projects, and the special expertise of the faculty.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    First-year students only.

    Credits: 1

  
  • CHY 121 - Introduction to Chemistry


    Topics include: units and definitions, atomic structure, bonding, chemical change, concentration of solutions, reaction rates and equilibria, acid-base chemistry and summary topics related to applications in materials science, biological chemistry and the environment.

    Together with CHY 123, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Satisfies the General Education Application of Scientific Knowledge Requirement when taken without CHY 123.  Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 122 or MAT 126 or MAT 127 or MAT 151.  Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHY 123.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 122 - The Molecular Basis of Chemical Change


    Topics include: atomic and molecular bonding; classes of chemical reactions, reactivity of non-metals and metals; materials chemistry; kinetics; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry.

    Together with CHY 124, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement  Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement when taken without CHY 124.  Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in both CHY 121 and CHY 123. Corequisite: CHY 124.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 123 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory


    Introduction to experimental techniques and concepts in chemistry.

    Together with CHY 121, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None. Corequisite: CHY 121

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHY 124 - The Molecular Basis of Chemical Change Laboratory


    A continuation of CHY 123. Experimental techniques and concepts in chemistry.

    Together with CHY 122, this course Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in both CHY 121 and CHY 123. Corequisite: CHY 122.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHY 242 - Principles of Quantitative Analysis and Solution Equilibria


    Topics covered include gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis and acid-base, complex formation, precipitation and oxidation-reduction equilibria. Spectrophotometric, potentiometric and chromatographic methods of analysis will be introduced. Laboratory determinations will provide examples of the above. Lec 3, Lab 6.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in both CHY 122 and CHY 124.

    Credits: 5
  
  • CHY 251 - Organic Chemistry I


    An introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds. Lec 3, Rec 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in both CHY 122 and CHY 124.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 252 - Organic Chemistry II


    A continuation of CHY 251 including the study of carbonyl compounds and amines. Lec 3, Rec 1.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 251.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 253 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    An introduction to the separation, synthesis and analysis of organic compounds in the laboratory. Lab 4.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 251 or concurrently.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CHY 254 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    A continuation of CHY 253. Lab 4.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 251 and CHY 253.  Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHY 252.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CHY 393 - Undergraduate Seminar in Chemistry


    Discussion of developments in chemistry and the chemical profession. Introduction to chemical literature and research methods. Oral presentations and written papers required.

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Chemistry major; A grade of C- or better in CHY 122.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 394 - Field Experience/Cooperative Education


    Supervised employment with relevance to the study of chemistry in the public or private sector. A proposed program of study, mutually agreed upon by the student, faculty adviser, and “Co-Op” sponsor may be carried out in the summertime or during the academic year. A written report is required.

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    junior or senior standing with a good academic record; permission.

    Credits: 1-9

  
  • CHY 398 - Undergraduate Research


    Students will conduct a research project under the supervision of faculty member. A written research report is required. For chemistry majors only. Students must apply through the Undergraduate Research Coordinator. No more than 2 credit hours can apply to graduation requirements.

    Together with CHY 399, this course satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Junior standing.

    Credits: 1-2
  
  • CHY 399 - Undergraduate Thesis


    Written report of an original investigation carried out in the library and laboratory. Together with CHY 398, this course satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    senior standing; permission of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • CHY 431 - Structure and Mechanism in Biological Chemistry


    Examination of biosynthetic pathways, structure and function of enzymes (including metalloenzymes) and other important biomolecules, methods of structure determination and synthetic pathway elucidation and mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252, CHY 254.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 443 - Instrumental Analysis


    Modern tools for acquiring qualitative and quantitative data about the composition and structure of matter. A blend of theoretical and experimental/hands on approaches to investigate modern spectroscopic and separation techniques for solving “real world” bioanalytical and environmental problems. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 242 and CHY 471.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 450 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling


    An introduction to the computational investigation of molecular structure, and properties. Topics include operation of UNIX workstations, and nature and application of molecular mechanics, semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations and ab initio molecular orbital calculations. Lec 3, Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 and CHY 472.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CHY 453 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry


    Qualitative organic analysis by chemical and instrumental methods. Lec 2, Rec 1, Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 and CHY 254.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CHY 461 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I


    Advanced theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry emphasizing periodic relationships. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 471 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 462 - Organometallic Chemistry


    Principles and applications of organotransition metal chemistry. Topics include coordination chemistry, group theory, organometallic reaction mechanisms, electrochemistry, photochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis and applications to organic synthesis. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252. Corequisite: CHY 471.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 471 - Physical Chemistry I


    Applications of classical thermodynamics to the study of chemical systems. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 122; MAT 228 and PHY 112 or PHY 122 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 472 - Physical Chemistry II


    Covers electrochemistry, kinetic theory of gases, transport processes and reaction kinetics and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 122; MAT 228 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 475 - Physical Chemistry III


    An introduction to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and chemical bonding. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PHY 122, MAT 228 and MAT 258 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 483 - Introductory Wood Chemistry


    Emphasis on the chemical and physical properties of cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin and extractives. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 490 - Topics in Chemistry


    Advanced treatment of specialized topics in chemistry.  Topics vary.  May be repeated for credit.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 491 - Advanced Integrated Laboratory I


    An advanced laboratory environment integrating inorganic, instrumental and physical chemistry concepts. Synthetic techniques, instrumental methods, reaction kinetics, thermodynamics and spectroscopy will be included. Lab 8.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 242, CHY 254, CHY 471, or concurrently.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 531 - Structure and Mechanism in Biological Chemistry


    Examination of biosynthetic pathways, structure and function of enzymes including metalloenzymes, methods of structure determination and synthetic pathway elucidation, mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 and CHY 254 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 541 - Topics in Advanced Analytical Chemistry


    Topics may include advanced techniques in bioanalytical separation, Fourier transform, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and other vacuum technologies. Influence of hard- and software components such as analyzers, detectors, sources and digital/electronic filters for noise removal and improved detection limits. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 1 to 3
  
  • CHY 550 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling


    An introduction to the computational investigation of molecular structure and properties. Operation of UNIX workstations and nature and applications of molecular mechanics, semi-empirical molecular orbital calculations and ab initio molecular orbital calculations. Completion of a significant research project is required. Lec 2, Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHY 556 and CHY 575.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 551 - Topics in Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Recent advances in stereo chemistry, heterocyclic compounds, natural products and other graduate level topics.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHY 555.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHY 553 - Organic Qualitative Analysis


    The isolation and identification of organic compounds. Lab 8.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CHY 555 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry


    Detailed study of preparation of complex organic compounds and newer synthetic methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 556 - Theoretical Organic Chemistry


    Includes topics in electronic theory and reaction mechanisms.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 560 - Physical Methods of Inorganic Chemistry


    Applications of the principles of group theory and modern spectroscopic techniques, including x-ray diffraction and photoelectron, infrared and Raman vibrational, electronic and magnetic resonance spectroscopies in inorganic chemistry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 461 or CHY 575 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 562 - Advanced Organometallic Chemistry


    An introductory course for graduate students covering the principles and applications of organotransition metal chemistry. Topics include coordination chemistry, group theory, organometallic reaction mechanisms, electrochemistry, photochemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and applications to organic synthesis. Lec 3, Lab 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 and CHY 472 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3 - 4
  
  • CHY 563 - Inorganic Chemical Kinetics and Mechanisms


    Fundamentals of inorganic chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 571 - Topics in Advanced Physical Chemistry


    Advanced level subjects such as quantum chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, theory of solutions, statistical mechanics of mixtures, applied group theory, structure and bonding.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHY 572 - Molecular Spectroscopy and Dynamics


    Theoretical foundations of spectroscopy including time-dependent perturbation theory, interaction of light with matter. Topics may include NMR, Fourier transform methods, laser spectroscopy, Ramand and other scattering techniques. The use of spectroscopy to study molecular dynamics emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHY 575 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 573 - Computer Simulation Methods


    Computer simulation using Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics techniques with applications in chemistry, physics, materials science and molecular biology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 471; or PHY 236 and knowledge of FORTRAN.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 575 - Intermediate Physical Chemistry I


    Introduction to the foundations of quantum theory and molecular quantum mechanics.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 583 - Advanced Wood Chemistry


    Fundamental chemistry of carbohydrates, lignin, and extractives.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    A grade of C- or better in CHY 252 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 661 - Topics in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Topic course.

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHY 673 - Statistical Thermodynamics


    Introduction to methods of statistical mechanics and applications to theoretical calculations of equilibrium constants and other thermodynamic quantities. (Offered on sufficient demand.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHY 693 - Graduate Seminar


    Reports and discussion of recent developments in chemistry and related fields based on the literature or on current laboratory investigations. Required of all graduate students every year after the first year.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHY 698 - Graduate Research


    Graduate Research

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CHY 699 - Graduate Thesis


    Graduate Thesis

    Credits: Ar
  
  • CIE 100 - Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering


    Introduces first-year and transfer students in Civil Engineering to the multifaceted field of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Each week a different faculty member will conduct the class. Challenging problems will be introduced and team work will be practiced. Lec 1. (Fall.)

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

     

    Credits: 1

  
  • CIE 101 - Civil Engineering Graphics


    Graphic principles, concepts and techniques involving civil engineering applications. Exercises will be done in 2D/3D using CADD software. 1.0 ED/2.0 ES. Lec 2, Lab 2. (Spring.)

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 110 - Materials


    The structure, properties, and testing of engineering materials and their use in constructed facilities. Includes metals, woods, concrete, bituminous mixtures, plastics, insulation, adhesives and corrosion of materials. Engineering design is introduced by readings and discussions on creativity, the design process and the concepts of marginal economic analysis, probability of failure and safety factors. Design problems include design of concrete mixtures and insulating systems to satisfy specific realistic situations taking into account uncertainty, safety, economic factors and intangibles, as well as technical considerations. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 3.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 122 or concurrently.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 111 - Materials Laboratory


    Evaluation of material performance under applied loads for engineering applications. Physical properties of concrete, metals, plastics and wood. Exercises include study of the variability of materials, construction of probability density functions from test data and computation of the probability of failure. (1.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lab 2 (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None. Corequisite:CIE 110.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CIE 115 - Computers in Civil Engineering


    Introduces the student to computers and computations by solving examples relevant to civil engineering. The algorithmic aspects of programming as well as the development of simple graphical user interfaces are taught. Approximately one half of the course time is allocated to programming with the remainder involving problems and applications. Specific examples typically include problems from structures, geotechnical, transportation and environmental engineering. Emphasis is placed on examples introducing statistical methods. Also introduces the use of spreadsheets, word processing and a mathematics program. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 2, Lab 3 (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MAT 126, Civil Engineering majors only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 225 - Transportation Engineering


    An introduction to the broad field of transportation with emphasis on the motor vehicle mode. Principles of roadway and urban transportation planning, economic analysis methods, and route design elements are discussed and related to the planning and design of highway transportation routes. Students design a section of roadway and prepare a technical paper on a current transportation engineering problem. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Civil Engineering majors or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 231 - Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering


    Introduction to environmental engineering including water quality, water and wastewater treatment plant design, solid and hazardous wastes, landfill design, radioactive waste control and air pollution abatement (1.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CHY 121, MAT 127.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 340 - Introduction to Structural Analysis


    The cyclic process of analysis and design. Structure idealization and modeling. Design methodologies and loads considerations. The analysis of determinate trusses, beams and frames. Introduction to indeterminate structures. (1.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3 (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 350 - Hydraulics


    An elementary course presenting fundamental principles of fluid flow and their applications to engineering problems. Includes study of hydrostatics, liquid measuring devices and channel and pipe flow. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 150. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MAT 258.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 351 - Hydraulics Laboratory


    Application of hydraulic principles in laboratory experiments. Includes experiments on buoyancy and flotation, forces on submerged planes, venturi meter calibration, pipe friction, losses, weirs and others. (0.0 ED/1.0 ES.) Lab 2 (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 350 or concurrently.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CIE 365 - Soil Mechanics


    An introduction to fundamental physical properties, engineering behavior and performance of soils and rocks. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    MEE 251 or concurrently.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 366 - Soil Mechanics Laboratory


    Covers geotechnical laboratory testing including classification, density, permeability, shear strength, and consolidation tests.  Project reports are also submitted to ECP 366. (0.0 ED/1.0 ES.) Lab 2. (Spring.).

    Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    None. Corequisites: CIE 365, ECP 366.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CIE 394 - Civil Engineering Practice


    Cooperative work experience in civil and environmental engineering. Up to three credits may count toward the degree. (Usually summer.)

    (Pass/Fail Grade Only.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    sophomore standing.

    Credits: 1-3

  
  • CIE 410 - Engineering Ethics


    Introduces students to ethics theory, general concepts and principles pertaining to engineering ethics and handling ethical situations in practice. Throughout the course, students will be presented with a combination of lecture, engineering ethical situations using a case or example approach and discussion sessions.

    Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    ENG 101 or equivalent and junior standing.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CIE 411 - Engineering Project Design


    Student design teams develop the conceptual design of an active civil engineering project. Topics include: consulting firm practice, the design process, evaluation of alternatives, regulatory constraints and the permit process, legal, ethical and social aspects of professional engineering practice, cost and scheduling estimations. Oral presentations and written technical reports are required. Open only to civil engineering students during their last spring semester. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 2, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 413.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 412 - Engineering Decisions


    Application of various analysis methods to engineering design decisions. Evaluation of economic, financial, legal, and ethical factors affecting engineering design. Topics include: engineering economy, consideration of risk and uncertainty, and evaluation of ambiguous and intangible factors in engineering design. (0.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CIE 413 - Project Management


    Role of civil engineer in the implementation process of engineering projects from project conceptualization through design, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operations. Topics include: project life-cycle, project manager’s tools, quality and risk management, required deliverables of design, cost and time estimates, and dispute resolution. (1.0 ED/1.0 ES.) Lec 2. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Senior standing or permission of instructor. CIE 413 shall be taken in the Fall immediately preceeding CIE 411.

    Credits: 2
  
  • CIE 424 - Urban Transportation Planning


    Basic concepts and practices in the field of transportation planning, including the process and policy surrounding urban transportation planning, characteristics of urban travel, air quality - noise, energy - land use, the elements of decision making, data management and diagnosis, demand and supply analysis, project evaluation and implementation. A transportation demand management study constitutes a major part of the course. (2.0 ED/1.0 ES) Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 225.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 425 - Transportation Safety


    Fundamental theory on transportation safety processes and evaluation methodology. Topics: vehicle/road/driver interaction, countermeasure effectiveness, enforcement, education and engineering measures. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES). Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 225.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 426 - Advanced Roadway Design


    Principles of highway location, design of vertical and horizontal alignment, design and construction of surface treatments, pavement structures and roadway drainage systems. Student project preparing necessary plan-profile and cross section drawings required to construct a 3,000 foot section of roadway, which is evaluated with respect to road-user travel time, comfort and safety; impact on surrounding environment including aesthetical aspects; and construction cost. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 225.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 427 - Highway Curves


    Covers horizontal curves, compound curves, reverse curves, and spiral curves, along with curve design parameters. Vertical curves, including unequal tangent curves are also covered. (1.0 ED/0.0 ES). Lec 1.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CIE 431 - Pollutant Fate and Transport


    Introduction to environmental transformation processes which controls the fate and transport of contaminants in the environment and in engineered systems. Topics include reaction energetics and kinetics, reactor engineering concepts, interphase mass transfer and phase partitioning. (3.0 ED/1.0 ES). Lec 3, Lab 3 (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 231 and MAT 258 or permission.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 432 - Water and Wastewater Process Design


    Theory and design of water supply and wastewater treatment facilities. Design projects cover processes such as sedimentation, coagulation and filtration, biological treatment and disinfection. (4.0 ED/0.0 ES). Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 231 and CIE 350.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 434 - Wastewater Process Design


    Theory and design of wastewater treatment facilities.  Design projects cover processes such as sedimentation, biological treatment, aeration and disinfection.  (4.0 ED/0.0 ES).  Lec 3, Lab 3.  (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 231 and CIE 350.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 437 - Environmental Chemistry


    Introduction to environmental chemistry including chemical processes in water, soil and atmosphere. (0.0 ED/3.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 231 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 440 - Structural Analysis I


    Classical and matrix methods in the analysis of linear redundant systems. The basic concepts of equilibrium, stress-strain relations, and compatibility are emphasized. Manual and introductory computer aided solution techniques are utilized. (0.0 ED/4.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 340.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 442 - Reinforced Concrete Design


    The behavior design and detailing of reinforced concrete structures: beams, columns, beam-columns, slabs, footings, retaining walls. Microcomputer aided design project. (4.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 340.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 443 - Structural Steel Design


    The design and detailing of steel structures: tension members, beams, columns, beam columns, and connections. Covers composite construction. Introduces the Load and Resistance Factor Design concept. Microcomputer aided design project. (4.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3, Lab 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 340.

    Credits: 4
  
  • CIE 450 - Open Channel Hydraulics


    Covers uniform and nonuniform flow in open channels, gradually and rapidly varying flow, computational methods for flow profiles, open channel flow structures. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 350 or equivalent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 455 - Hydrology


    Application of statistical analysis of rainfall and runoff processes for the development of design parameters of water resources projects, including uncertainty of these parameters. Includes collection and presentation of rainfall and runoff data, methods for developing hydrographs and flood control, development of design hydrographs for urbanizing watersheds. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 350.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 456 - Groundwater Hydrology and Hydraulics


    Fundamentals of the hydrodynamics of flow through porous media, and the development of methodology for solving the many open-ended problems of groundwater flow, supply and pollution. Concepts of groundwater modeling design. Aspects of field variability and uncertainty. (1.0 ED/2.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Spring.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 350 and MAT 258 or MAT 451 or permission.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CIE 460 - Geotechnical Engineering


    The application of geotechnical engineering to practical engineering design and construction problems including consideration of economic and safety constraints. (3.0 ED/0.0 ES.) Lec 3. (Fall.)

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CIE 365.

    Credits: 3
 

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