2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 02, 2024  
2014-2015 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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Cultural Foundations of Education

  
  • CFE 930 - Sociology and Anthropology of Education:Seminar in Special Topics

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: DSP 930 
    Dialogue between students of education and those of sociology, anthropology, and related fields on issues of mutual interest. Evaluation of potential contributions of various fields to the solution or clarification of these issues.
    Repeatable

Child and Family Studies

  
  • CFS 534 - Practcm/Early Chldhood Ed

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Planning and implementing curriculum for prekindergarten or kindergarten children. Fieldwork and seminar.
  
  • CFS 535 - Quality Infant Care Giving

    2-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: EDU 535 
    Workshop. Research theories and demonstrations of infant/toddler care, development, and assessment; group care, legal and budgeting issues, and work with parents.
  
  • CFS 557 - Sep & Div:Impct/Chld&Fam

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Social and psychological issues, theories, and research.
  
  • CFS 577 - Urban Families Strengths and Challenges

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theoretical and empirical research on the challenges and opportunities for children and families living in urban settings. Issues of urban housing, family-community partnerships, crime, and criminal processing, health, urban diversity, and social science policies.
  
  • CFS 597 - Early Childhood Program Administration

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Prepares students to administer, coordinate, promote, consult, and assist in the start-up and development of early childhood program services.
  
  • CFS 600 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 621 - Statistical Concepts I

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    First course in statistics; provides tools for data analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics.
  
  • CFS 622 - Statistical Concepts II

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Second course in statistics. Analysis of variance, multiple regression, and multivariate analysis.
    PREREQ: CFS 621 
  
  • CFS 631 - Research Methods/Cfs I

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fundamental concepts of research methodologies employed in the study of children and families, focusing on the research process.
    PREREQ: CFS 621 
  
  • CFS 633 - Intrvntn Mdls:Inft&Pre-Sc

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theoretical and pragmatic bases and dimensions of early childhood programs. Programs of prevention and remediation, both research based and service oriented. Recent manuscript materials.
  
  • CFS 634 - Secondary Data Analysis Using Social Science Data

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A quantitative focus on the research process through practical examples drawn from data sets deposited with Inter University Consortium for Political and Social Science Research.
    PREREQ: CFS 621  AND CFS 622  AND CFS 631 
  
  • CFS 635 - Obs&Assesmt/Infnts&Chldrn

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Demonstrations of preschool tests. Opportunities in naturalistic settings for proficiency in the interaction coding technique, APPROACH, in other observation methods, and in infant developmental tests. Reliability and validity problems in ecological research.
  
  • CFS 636 - Crtcl Iss/Early Chldhd

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Contemporary issues. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate strategies of teaching and child care. Issues such as cultural diversity, family demographics, role of play.
  
  • CFS 637 - Theo,Intrp,Apps/Child Dev

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Disparate theoretical approaches to child development, especially competing interpretations of the behavior of young children.
  
  • CFS 638 - Child Development in the Context of Schooling

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of some of the issues relevant to understanding the development of children in the context of schooling.
  
  • CFS 645 - The Developing Infant

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 345
    Pregnancy and neonatal and child development from birth to three years. Theory and research findings: biological, psychological, and family. Systematic observations of infants. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CFS 647 - Play, Childhood Development, and Early Childhood Education

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Role of parents and teachers in supporting children’s play from infancy through early school age; enriching classroom play; diversity and special needs considerations.
  
  • CFS 648 - Family Theory:Interp&Applc

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Critical assessment of the theoretical perspectives of family studies; survey of major substantive developments.
  
  • CFS 649 - Marital and Cohabitating Roles and Relationships

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth examination of the theory and research in the areas of marriage, cohabitation, and same-sex relationships.
    PREREQ: CFS 648  AND CFS 631 
  
  • CFS 652 - Mindfulness in Children and Youth

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CFS 452
    Importance of mindfulness for optimal development in children and youth; school- and community¿based interventions that target mindfulness; mindful parenting. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CFS 653 - Child and Family Development Across the Life Cycle

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Course focuses on human growth and development birth through old age within cultural and environmental context. Course is intended to advance learning about research methods lifespan development specific to assessment and measurement of lifespan development.
  
  • CFS 657 - Cntmp Iss/Human Sexuality

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Individual responses to social pressures. Issues of the sexual revolution and its impact in terms of sexual behavior and dysfunction.
  
  • CFS 658 - Prosocl&Moral Dev in Chld

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theories and research on familial, societal, and cultural variables related to prosocial and moral development in infants and young children. Child observation required.
  
  • CFS 659 - Families and Workplaces

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    A multi-disciplinary perspective on the evolution of the relationship between workplaces and families.
  
  • CFS 665 - Lang Dev in Childr & Fam

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 365
    Psycholinguistic theories and child language research.-Social class, cultural, familial, and dialectical influences. Language enrichment programs and assessments. Systematic observations of child language required. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CFS 667 - Chld&Fam Crss/Cltrl Persp

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to field methods, the study of childhood, and family in cross-cultural perspectives.
  
  • CFS 668 - Fam Var:Soc Class&Eth Det

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Variables of residence (rural, urban, suburban), social class, and ethnicity as they pertain to family organization. Variations in marital relationships, child rearing, kinship, and patterns of mobility.
  
  • CFS 670 - Experience Credit

    1-6 credit(s)
    Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 686 - Family Life Education

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 486
    The course is intended to prepare students for the role of family life professionals and educators. Students will learn to apply their knowledge of family theories and other relevant theoretical perspectives to real life settings. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CFS 687 - Family Stress and Resilience: Theory and Interpretation

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theoretical and empirical research on the role of critical events on family life and processes, as well as the study of normative and non-normative stressors, coping and resiliency patterns used by families experiencing stress.
  
  • CFS 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 695 - Sex Role Socialztn & Fam

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Influence of sex discrimination on sex and gender development over life span. Origin and development of family as sex-typed system. Relationship between changing sex roles and family patterns.
  
  • CFS 700 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 732 - Research Methods/CFS II

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Issues and problems of developmental and interactional analysis. Design of studies, development of measurement categories, and analyses of data. Doctoral student or permission of instructor.
    PREREQ: CFS 622  AND CFS 631 
  
  • CFS 747 - Parenting Research Seminar

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Provide an overview of relevant theoretical and empirical work that describes the process of parenting. Primary mode of inquiry will be through critical analysis and discussion of relevant literature in the field. Instructor consent required.
    PREREQ: CFS 631  OR MFT 882  OR COU 758  OR NSD 654  OR NSD 795  OR PSY 624  OR PSY 679  OR SOC 606 
  
  • CFS 800 - Selected Topics

    1-3 credit(s)
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 830 - Sem Child Development

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Development of the child, either in the home or in the nursery school. Past seminars have included: developmental theories of Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson, difference and deficit models of education.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 835 - Iss & Probs/Chld&Fam Devt

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    An integrative approach to contextualizing development and examining the multitude of influences on child and family development.
    PREREQ: CFS 637 
  
  • CFS 840 - Seminar: Child Development and Family Relations

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    An interactive approach to contextualizing development and examining the multitude of influences on child and family development.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • CFS 990 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 997 - Masters Thesis or Project

    0-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 999 - Dissertation

    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 14 time(s), 15 credits maximum

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 546 - Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure

    1-9 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For the nonspecialist. Three topics each semester, chosen from the list below. Students may register for one, two, or three modules. 546M Atomic Spectroscopy and Angular Momentum 1; 546M Laser Chemistry and Spectroscopy 1; 546M Symmetry and Group Theory 1; 546M Electronic Spectroscopy 1; 546M Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 1; 546M Vibrational Spectroscopy 1; 546M Laser Applications of Molecular Spectroscopy 1
    PREREQ: CHE 356
    Repeatable 5 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • CHE 575 - Organic Spectroscopy

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Use of mass spectrometry and infrared, ultraviolet-visible, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
    PREREQ: CHE 325
  
  • CHE 611 - Inorganic Chemistry

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 411
    Descriptive and structural inorganic chemistry and underlying principles.
  
  • CHE 612 - Metals in Medicine

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 412
    Bonding, stereochemistry, and properties of metallo-drugs and diagnostic agents. Topics include platinum compounds for treating cancer, gadolinium and technetium in biomedical imaging, and porphyrins in photo-dynamic therapy. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CHE 614 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 414
    The fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry focusing on design and synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Structural elucidation, and physical-chemical properties of pharmaceutical drug candidates will be presented. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CHE 615 - Main Group Chemistry

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    The s- and p-block elements and their compounds, chemical properties, reactivity, structure, function, and applications. Organometallic, coordination chemistry and solid state aspects of main group inorganic chemistry employing physical methods to investigate observed trends.
  
  • CHE 616 - Solid State Chemistry

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    The description and understanding of extended chemical structures, phase diagrams, and the interplay of chemical-bonding-structure. Symmetry and other factors governing the structures and physical properties of solid state materials.
  
  • CHE 622 - Inorganic Laboratory Technique

    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 422
    Basic experimental techniques used in inorganic chemistry.
    PREREQ: CHE 611 
  
  • CHE 624 - Advances in Inorganic Chemistry

    1 credit(s) Irregularly
    Recent advances in inorganic chemistry will be presented and discussed. Individual topics for the various modules of the course will be taught by experts in the field and will vary from year to year. Modular titles are: 624M Inorganic Chemistry of Main Group Elements 624M Materials Chemistry/Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 624M Biomedical Applications in Inorganic Chemistry 624M Organometallic and Main Group Chemistry
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • CHE 625 - Crystallography

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: CHE 425
    Modern methods of structure determination using x-ray crystallography. Symmetry and space groups will be developed, the mathematical foundation of practical crystallography. Model structures will be determined. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CHE 626 - Organometallic Chemistry

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Topics in current organometallic and organotransition metal chemistry emphasizing structure, bonding, properties, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of organometallic species including stoichiometric and catalytic reagents in asymmetric and related pathways.
  
  • CHE 627 - Organic Chemistry of Biological Molecules

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 427
    Structure, reactivity, synthesis and biosynthesis of compounds constituting the building blocks of biological macromolecules. The role of biological molecules as templates for stereoselective organic synthesis to introduce advanced topics in stereochemistry, spectroscopy and mechanistic analysis of complex organic reactions.
  
  • CHE 634 - Advanced Chemical Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Fundamentals of instrumentation, spectral data analysis, chemometrics, and analytical applications in various areas of molecular spectroscopy such as ultraviolet-visible absorption and fluorescence, electronic and vibrational circular dichroism, surface laser spectroscopy, and laser Raman scattering.
  
  • CHE 635 - Physical Cell Biology

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 635 , BIO 635 , CEN 635 , PHY 635 
    This interdisciplinary class for science and engineering students provides an introduction to the quantitative description of biological systems and processes. The focus is on the biological and physical aspects of structure and function of cells and their subsystems.
  
  • CHE 636 - Advanced Physical Chemistry

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 436
    Applications of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics to chemical bonding, molecular properties, chemical kinetics, structure of matter, spectroscopy.
  
  • CHE 637 - Chemistry at the Interface:Biomaterials, Bioorganic & Bioinorganic Chemistry

    1 credit(s) Irregularly
    Contemporary topics in chemistry as applied to life sciences, with three one-credit sections on biomaterials, bioorganic, and bioinorganic chemistry. Emphasis on recent original research journal publications, as well as on unsolved problems in chemistry and biology.637M Biomaterials637M Bioorganic Chemistry637M Bioinorganic Chemistry
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • CHE 638 - Open Problems in Soft Interfaces

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 638 , BIO 638 , CEN 638 , PHY 638 
    In this seminar course on soft and biological materials and interfaces, teams from science and engineering will identify, discuss and assess current articles from the literature. Writing skills related to publishing peer-reviewed research are introduced.
  
  • CHE 655 - Quantum Chemistry & Advanced Quantum Mechanics

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Fundamentals of quantum chemistry, molecular bonding (e.g., MO-SCF, C.I.), time-dependent phenomena, scattering, density matrices.
    PREREQ: CHE 645
  
  • CHE 674 - Structural and Physical Biochemistry

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 474
    Thermodynamics, kinetics, and bonding associated with biological molecules. The course also utilizes computerbased molecular modeling tools for analyzing the structures of drugs, proteins, and nucleic acids. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CHE 675 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Structure and stereochemistry, chirality, conformational analysis. Molecular orbital theories and applications to organic chemistry. Aromaticity. Introduction to organic mechanisms. Methods of deciphering organic mechanisms.
  
  • CHE 676 - Introduction to Organic Synthesis: Methodology

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Functional group transformations and carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. Basic design strategies and advanced synthetic techniques including protection and functional group equivalency.
  
  • CHE 677 - Preparation and Analysis of Proteins and Nucleic Acids

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BCM 677 
    Double Numbered with: CHE 477
    Experimental methods for biologically synthesizing and chemically purifying macromolecules in order to analyze their structure and function, including: polymerase chain reaction; site-directed mutagenesis; Protein expression and purification; nucleic acid and protein electrophoresis. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CHE 678 - Perspectives in Biochemistry

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BCM 678 
    Survey of Biochemistry with emphasis on the unifying concepts of Chemistry and Biology, requiring a graduate-level background in science.
  
  • CHE 685 - Organic Mechanisms

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Ionic mechanisms: displacements, addition eliminations, arrangements. Catalysis. Free radical mechanisms. Molecular mechanisms, including applications of orbital symmetry and frontier molecular orbital theory to organic reactions.
  
  • CHE 686 - Advanced Organic Synthesis: Design

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The design, planning, and execution of multi-step organic syntheses. Asymmetric, enzymatic, and solid phase synthetic methods. Retrosynthetic analysis and combinatorial techniques.
  
  • CHE 690 - Independent Study

    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • CHE 997 - Masters Thesis

    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • CHE 999 - Doctoral Dissertation

    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable

Chinese

  
  • CHI 620 - Language Training in Preparation for Research Using Chinese

    3 credit(s)
    Language training to prepare students to conduct research in areas that require knowledge of Chinese.
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum

Civil Engineering

  
  • CIE 529 - Risk Anlys in Civ Engin

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Probability, statistics, and decision theory applied to a variety of civil-engineering disciplines, such as structural design and analysis, geotechnical, water quality, water resources, and transportation.
    PREREQ: MAT 397
  
  • CIE 535 - Strctrl Steel Design

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Design of structures using load- and resistance-factor design concept. Limit states design of columns, beams, beam-columns, frames, connections, plate girders, and composite sections. Computer applications to design.
    PREREQ: CIE 331
  
  • CIE 536 - Prestrssd Concrete Design

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Analysis and design of prestressed concrete members for flexure, shear, torsion, and compression. Basic concept of prestressing. Stress computation and prestress loss estimation. Deflection and crack control.
    PREREQ: CIE 331
  
  • CIE 538 - Dynamics of Structures

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Response of single and multiple degree of freedom systems to dynamic loadings (harmonic, blast, wind, earthquake); design of buildings, bridges, and pipelines for dynamic loading (with particular emphasis on earthquakes); building and bridge codes.
  
  • CIE 545 - Pavement Design

    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Pavement types and stress analysis, traffic assessment, subgrade and pavement materials evaluation, design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports, pavement distress and rehabilitation, introduction to pavement management systems and SuperPave mix design.
    PREREQ: CIE 338
    COREQ: CIE 443
  
  • CIE 548 - Engineering Economics and Technology Valuation

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: MAE 548 
    Value-based assessment and management of engineering/technology projects: equivalence; discounted cash flow; taxes/depreciation; financial statements. Risk-adjusted valuation: risk/uncertainty in staged projects; Monte Carlo simulations; decision trees; real options; project portfolio management.
    PREREQ: MAT 296
  
  • CIE 549 - Designing with Geofoam

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Introduction to geofoam production, physical properties, evaluation of engineering parameters, specification and quality assurance, analyses and design of selected applications, comparison with conventional methods, field monitoring, and case histories.
    PREREQ: CIE 338
  
  • CIE 551 - Energy Conversion

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 551 
    Energy demand and resources. Fundamentals of combustion. Power plants, refrigeration systems. Turbines and engines. Advanced systems. Direct energy conversion. Alternate energy sources. Energy storage. Costs and environmental impact.
  
  • CIE 552 - Building Environmental Measurements and Controls

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 552 
    Fundamentals of building ventilating methods for measuring and controlling indoor environmental conditioning, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality.
    PREREQ: MAE 341 AND MAE 355
  
  • CIE 553 - HVAC Systems Analysis and Design

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 553 
    Fundamentals of moist air properties, basic air conditioning processes, heat transfer in building structures, heating and cooling load calculations, and air distribution systems.
    PREREQ: MAE 251
  
  • CIE 554 - Prin Envrn Toxicology

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Factors that make chemicals environmental hazards and techniques used in their evaluation. Topics include chemical, physiological, and molecular aspects of toxicology; transport and fate of chemicals in the environment; and current legislation.
    PREREQ: (BIO 121 AND 123) OR (CHE 106 AND 107 AND 275) OR (CHE 109 AND 129)
  
  • CIE 555 - Hazardous Waste Mgmt

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Regulations that address management of hazardous wastes. Practices and technologies commonly used in meeting regulations. Investigative and diagnostic techniques.
  
  • CIE 558 - Solid Wastes: Collection and Disposal

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Composition of refuse. Quantities produced by individuals and industries. Collection equipment, methods, and associated costs. Disposal problems and solutions, such as landfills, incineration, and composting.
  
  • CIE 561 - Air Resources I

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Occurrence, nature and properties, major sources and quantities of contaminants. Ambient air concentration levels, community distribution patterns, and control of air pollution.
  
  • CIE 565 - Bioremediation

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 565 
    Uses of bioremediation in engineering applications. Role of microorganisms in degradation of pollutants and contaminants. Regulatory, societal, and legal issues of bioremediation.
    PREREQ: CIE 472/CEN 472
  
  • CIE 567 - Biotechnology

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 567 
    Engineering applications of biotechnology in agriculture, industry, and the environment. Principles of molecular genetics as applied in the biotechnology industry. Hands-on exposure to laboratory recombinant DNA technology.
    PREREQ: CIE 472
  
  • CIE 570 - Water&Wastewtr Trtmnt Des

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Design of water and wastewater treatment plants; design capacity, process size and configuration, and overall treatment system performance for specific use needs and regulatory requirements. Groups prepare designs and cost estimates with written and oral reports.
    PREREQ: CIE 327 AND CIE 342
    Repeatable
  
  • CIE 571 - Water Quality Modeling

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Conceptual and mathematical models of water quality in surface waters. Application of mass and energy balances to aquatic systems. Numerical methods for solution of governing equations. Students will build simple models and use existing water quality modeling software.
    PREREQ: MAT 296 AND CIE 341
  
  • CIE 584 - Designg W/Geosynthetics

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Engineering properties of geosynthetics (geotextiles, geogrids, geonets, geomembranes, and geocomposites). Design of filters using geotextiles, retaining structures using geosynthetics, design of liquid impoundment, and solid waste containment facilities.
    PREREQ: CIE 337
  
  • CIE 588 - Principles of Wind Turbines

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: ECS 588 , MAE 588 
    Aerodynamics, performance, control, and electrical aspects wind turbines.
    PREREQ: MAE 341
  
  • CIE 631 - Structural Analysis I

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Classical theories of analysis and the application of theories of elasticity, plasticity, and elastic stability to structures.
  
  • CIE 632 - Structural Analysis II

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Matrix methods in the analysis of complex structural systems. Structural dynamic analysis of single- and multi-degree-of-freedom systems.
    PREREQ: CIE 631 
  
  • CIE 633 - Finite Element Analysis

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fundamentals and techniques of modern finite analytical methods, including the finite element and finite difference methods. Application to elasticity, plate, shell seepage, torsion, and fracture mechanics problems.
  
  • CIE 634 - Stability Analysis of Structural Systems

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Stability analysis of bars, arches, plates and shells. Stability criteria. Analytical and numerical solutions to stability problems. Effects of geometrical imperfections and material nonlinearity. Design considerations for stability.
  
  • CIE 635 - Adv Reinforced Concrt Des

    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Relation of straight line and ultimate theories to the analysis and design of reinforced an prestressed concrete structures.
  
  • CIE 636 - Plstc Des/Steel Strctures

    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Design of steel structures using plasticity theory. Concept of plastic hinge and collapse mechanism. Lower and upper bound theorems. Equilibrium and mechanism methods for the analysis and design of continuous beams and frames.
  
  • CIE 637 - Adv Soil Mech Fndtns I

    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Physiochemical studies of soils land soil behavior. Stress distribution in soil masses. Immediate and time-dependent compression of soils. Settlement analysis. Seepage through foundations and earth structures.
  
  • CIE 638 - Adv Soil Mech&Foundtns II

    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Shear strength of soils. Bearing capacity and slope stability analyses. Earth pressures and analysis of retaining structures. Soil dynamics.
 

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