2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Aerospace Studies

  
  • ASC 301 - Leadership Lab

    Syracuse University
    0 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Advanced leadership experiences. Involves planning and controlling of military activities of cadet corps, preparation of briefings and oral/written communications, and using human relations skills to motivate and enhance the performance of other cadets.
  
  • ASC 302 - Leadership Lab

    Syracuse University
    0 credit(s)
  
  • ASC 305 - Concepts of Air Force Management

    Syracuse University
    0-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: O&M 405 
    Theory and application of general concepts of leadership to Air Force situations. Group discussions, case studies, and role playing. Oral and written reports.
  
  • ASC 306 - Concepts of Air Force Management

    Syracuse University
    0-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: O&M 406 
    General theory and practice of management, especially in the Air Force. Information systems, quantitative approaches to decision making, and resource control techniques used by Air Force managers.
  
  • ASC 401 - Leadership Lab

    Syracuse University
    0 credit(s)
  
  • ASC 402 - Leadership Lab

    Syracuse University
    0 credit(s)
  
  • ASC 405 - National Security Forces in Public Policy

    Syracuse University
    0-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: PST 475 
    Broad range of American civil-military relations and environmental context in which defense policy is formulated.
  
  • ASC 406 - National Security Forces in Contemporary American Society

    Syracuse University
    0-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: PST 476 
    Impact of both technological and international developments upon strategic preparedness, military strategy, and the overall defense policy-making process.
  
  • ASC 490 - Independent Study

    Syracuse University
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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

American Sign Language

  
  • ASL 101 - American Sign Language I

    School of Education
    4 credit(s) Every semester
    Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) as a living, unique language underlying Deaf culture in the US. Vocabulary and grammar for basic conversations. For students with no or minimal signing skills.
  
  • ASL 102 - American Sign Language II

    School of Education
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuing development of skills developed in ASL I. Vocabulary, receptive and expressive skills to engage in spontaneous conversations and tell stories in ASL.
    PREREQ: ASL 101
  
  • ASL 201 - American Sign Language III

    School of Education
    4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Building on ASL I and II students will develop ability to converse in ASL, tell stories and narratives, and think critically about Deaf culture and ASL in a variety of contexts.
    PREREQ: ASL 102

Astronomy

  
  • AST 101 - Our Corner of the Universe

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Historical and modern understanding of the nature of the solar system. Includes laboratory with observations. May be taken with AST 104 in either order or independently.
  
  • AST 104 - Stars,Galaxies & Universe

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Historical and modern understanding of the nature of the universe beyond the solar system. Includes laboratory with observations. May be taken with AST 101 in either order, or independently.
  
  • AST 180 - International Course

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable

Biochemistry

  
  • BCM 430 - Journal Club in Molecular Pharmacology & Structural Biology

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BCM 630
    Critical evaluation of recent journal articles that focus on molecular pharmacology and/or structural biology. Students make at least one presentation per semester and participate in weekly discussion. Additional work required of graduate students.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 2 credits maximum
  
  • BCM 460 - Research in Biochemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Every semester
    Research carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
  
  • BCM 475 - Biochemistry I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Structure, function, isolation, and characterization of nucleic acids and proteins. Enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, and regulation. DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Metabolic pathways of glycolysis and respiration, and application of thermodynamic principles to them.
    PREREQ: CHE 325  
  
  • BCM 476 - Biochemistry II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuation of Biochemistry I. Regulation of gene expression. Protein synthesis and degradation. Structures and metabolism of lipids. Biochemistry of selected systems chosen from: photosynthesis; motor proteins; sensory and immune systems; transmembrane transport; human energy metabolism.
    PREREQ: BCM 475  
  
  • BCM 477 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CHE 477  
    Double Numbered with: BCM 677
    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.
    PREREQ: BIO 305  AND (BIO 326  OR BCM 475  OR CHE 474 )
  
  • BCM 478 - Biochemistry Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BIO 478
    Experiments on amino acids, proteins, enzymes, fatty acids and nucleic acids, illustrating modern biochemical techniques applied to the chemistry of living cells. Titrations; electrophoresis; gel filtration; kinetics; spectrophotometric assays; cellular fractionation and analysis.
    PREREQ: BIO 326 and BIO 327
    COREQ: BCM 475
  
  • BCM 480 - International Course

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • BCM 484 - Biomolecular Modeling

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: BCM 684
    Experience in biomolecular modeling of proteins, nucleic acids, and drug candidates as practiced in biochemical research and technology. Connections with structural and physical principles will be emphasized. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CHE 474 
  
  • BCM 495 - Distinction Thesis in Biochemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Students preparing a thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Distinction in Biochemistry Program must enroll in this course in the semester prior to graduation.
  
  • BCM 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

  
  • BDJ 200 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BDJ 300 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BDJ 311 - Broadcast and Digital Newswriting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Basic style and construction of broadcast and digital news stories. Composing and writing radio, television, and web news stories under deadline pressure. Techniques of broadcast interviewing and information gathering.
    PREREQ: NEW 205 or JNL 211  or BDJ 211 or MAG 211
    COREQ: BDJ 364  
  
  • BDJ 312 - Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Write news stories for broadcast, online and social media. Report and edit day-of-news stories for audio and online. Produce daily newscasts, under deadline pressure. Learn government and education beats.
    PREREQ: JNL 211  
    COREQ: VIS 261   
  
  • BDJ 330 - Selected Topics in Specialized Reporting I

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introductory specialized reporting course, concentrating on a specific topic, such as sports journalism, and/or utilizing basic or intermediate-level technologies.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364 
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 342 - Television and Digital News Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Gathering news using electronic means and reporting it live, on the web and in recorded formats.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364  or BDJ 312  AND VIS 261 
  
  • BDJ 351 - Sports Interviewing

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 651
    Sports Interviewing supplements a student’s Newhouse curriculum in developing stories applied to sports.  It focuses beyond the final story product, showing students the array of information provided by interview subjects based on questions asked.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364  OR NEW 305
  
  • BDJ 352 - Sports Column Writing and Commentary

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 652
    This class focuses on expressing opinions on sports issues, personalities and events in all media. It covers differences in platforms, the challenge of producing quality work on deadline, and the importance of establishing credibility. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364  OR NEW 305
  
  • BDJ 353 - Television Sports Anchoring and Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: 653
    Prepares students for careers in television sports anchoring & reporting. Students will be equipped with the skills to perform live shots in the field, anchor in-studio sportscasts and will produce feature stories to enhance storytelling capabilities. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BDJ 354 - Sports Beat and Event Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 654
    This is a one-credit course designed to provide students with specific instruction and experience in what it takes to cover a sports beat in a thorough and professional manner. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364  OR NEW 305
  
  • BDJ 355 - Television Sports Play-by-Play

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 655
    Students will explore the principles and practice of television sports play-by-play through examination, discussion and execution. Students are responsible for in-class participation, play-by-play assignments, writing assignments and a final project. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364  
  
  • BDJ 356 - Radio Sportscasting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BDJ 656
    Introduction to radio play-by-play and sport journalism. This class concentrates on sports writing and delivery. The course is designed to prepare students for the real world of sports broadcasting. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BDJ 364  OR NEW 305
  
  • BDJ 364 - Radio and Digital Audio News Reporting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Gather, produce and report news in the radio and digital audio medium, including field experiences and newscast production in laboratories. Students will be required to analyze political stories, environmental issues, and other issues facing communities.
    PREREQ: NEW 205 or JNL 211  or BDJ 211 or MAG 211
    COREQ: BDJ 311  
  
  • BDJ 400 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BDJ 465 - TV & Digital News Producing and Presenting

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Writing, story selection, positioning of local and national stories; plus weather, sports, producing, and presenting. Presentation of news on the Internet and on-set taping of a complete news program.
    PREREQ: BDJ 342  or BDJ 464
  
  • BDJ 500 - Selected Topics

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BDJ 510 - Topics in Specialized Practices

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Development of skills that enhance the news product. Different sections could focus on different specialized practices such as internet research or vocal performance
    PREREQ: BDJ 211 or JNL 211  or MAG 211 OR NEW 205
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 530 - Topics in Specialized Reporting II

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Event and issue-oriented reporting. Each section focuses on a content area such as politics, consumerism, or the environment.
    PREREQ: BDJ 342 OR BDJ 464
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 535 - TV and Digital Reporting Practicum

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Practical on-site internship experience reporting for a television station’s broadcasts and digital media. Monthly class sessions with discussion on journalism topics, preparation of portfolio and a research paper.
    PREREQ: BDJ 342  or BDJ 464
  
  • BDJ 560 - Television News Magazine Production

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    1-2 credit(s) Every semester
    Students produce a weekly public affairs show, which explores topics important to the University and Syracuse community. This magazine show includes field reports and studio interviews. Student jobs include booking guests, reporting, and producing.
    PREREQ: BDJ 342  or BDJ 464
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BDJ 566 - Special News Coverage

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Planning and production of longer news-related program segments. Writing, research, execution of minidocumentaries and enterprise reports. Field material will be edited for air-ready television presentation.
    PREREQ: BDJ 342  or BDJ 464
  
  • BDJ 567 - Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management

    S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The theory and practice of producing television newscasts. Introduces the basics of broadcast news management. Covers the concepts of being a newsroom leader.
    PREREQ: BDJ 465 

Bioengineering

  
  • BEN 201 - Biological Principles for Engineers

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to cell types and structure, nucleic acids, proteins and enzyme kinetics. Gene expression including transcription, translation and post-translational modification. Introduction to genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics. Genetic engineering and tissue engineering. Applications to biotechnology.
  
  • BEN 212 - Experimental Methods in Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 212 
    Statistical analysis and presentation of experimental data. Parameter estimation. Design of experiments. Hardware and software for computer interfacing. Collection, analysis, and reporting of laboratory data.
    PREREQ: MAT 296  AND ECS 104 
  
  • BEN 231 - Bioengineering Fundamentals

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to material, energy, charge, and momentum balances in biological systems. Overview of the field of bioengineering. Technological bases for established and emerging subfields. 
  
  • BEN 270 - Experience Credit

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s)
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 271 - Clinical Immersion

    Clinical Immersion
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Clinical experiences via in-person shadowing and/or technology-enhanced simulation. Application of bioengineering to clinical practices, healthcare technology, medical device design and application, and electronic medical record. Team-based design project on clinical needs identification, ideation and prototyping.
  
  • BEN 280 - International Course

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 333 - Fluid Transport

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 333 
    Fluid statics. Shear stress and viscosity. Energy and momentum balances for flow systems. Dimensional analysis. Friction and drag coefficients. Turbulent flow of compressible and incompressible fluids. Non-Newtonian fluids.
    PREREQ: MAT 397  AND (PHY 212  OR PHY 216 )
  
  • BEN 341 - Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 341
    Principles of heat and mass transfer. Conduction, convection, and radiation. Thermal properties of materials. Solutions of steady state and transient heat and mass transfer problems. Diffusion with chemical reaction. Convective mass transfer.
    PREREQ: CEN 333 OR BEN 333
  
  • BEN 364 - Quantitative Physiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 664
    Introduction to mammalian physiology from an engineering perspective. Each of the major systems of the body will be addressed, with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical, and thermodynamic principles Lecture and laboratory. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: BEN 201  
  
  • BEN 375 - Biomedical Systems, Signals, & Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic analysis and design techniques for signals and linear systems in bioengineering. Laplace and Fourier Transforms, time-frequency analysis. PID and fuzzy to optimal control. Applications include signals and noise, ECG processing, mathematics of imaging.
  
  • BEN 385 - Bioengineering Laboratory I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Practical experience in the design, execution and analysis of experiments related to biomechanics and bioinstrumentation. Technical writing skills will also be emphasized.
    COREQ: BEN 364
  
  • BEN 400 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BEN 412 - BioMEMS, Biosensors & Biophotonics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 612
    Building blocks, fabrication techniques, sensing and actuation principles of biomedical microelectromechanical systems (bioMEMS). Case studies on biosensors, biophotonics and microsystem technologies that enhance biomedical research and healthcare. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 421 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 421  
    Double Numbered with: BEN 621
    Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering. Additional work for graduate students.
  
  • BEN 430 - Sports Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 630
    Study of engineering principles involved in sports: body systems in human motion, analysis of gait, basic performance patterns in athletic movements, performance improvements, and design of sports equipment. Additional work required of graduate students. 
  
  • BEN 431 - Introduction to Global Regulatory Affairs

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 631
    An introduction to Global Regulatory Affairs. Providing a foundational understanding of how regulatory and health authorities regulate products to bring safe and effective solutions to patients and consumers. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 433 - Drug Delivery

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 433 
    Double Numbered with: BEN 633
    Integration of biology, chemistry, and engineering to understand how pharmaceuticals are delivered to, and behave within, the body. Includes drug formulation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, controlled release, and targeted delivery. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 450 - Environmental Risk Assessment & Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 450, CEE 450
    Double Numbered with: BEN 650
    Students will analyze the human health impact of exposure to toxic chemicals in air, water, and soil according to USEPA Risk Assessment Guidance for Superfund. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 458 - Biomedical Imaging

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 658
    Basics of imaging techniques useful for biological and medical applications. Microscopy, electron microscopy, acoustic microscopy, atomic force microscopy, magnetic resonance imaging. Discussion of images and literature. MRI laboratory exercises.
  
  • BEN 462 - Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: CEN 462
    Double Numbered with: BEN 662
    Survey of modern technologies available for the production of transportation fuels from abundant natural resources. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 466 - Advanced Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3-4 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: BEN 666
    Introduction to kinesiology and kinematics; finite element method; joint force analysis and the properties of bone cartilage and tendon as related to functional analysis of bone-joint systems.
    PREREQ: BEN 565 
  
  • BEN 470 - Experience Credit

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 473 - Biomanufacturing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 473 
    Double Numbered with: BEN 673
    Students learn the governing principles of conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques, which are adapted/modified to engineer living tissues/organs, biomedical products and test-platforms for investigating fundamental cell biology. Additional work required for grad students.
  
  • BEN 474 - Medical Image Processing & Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: BEN 674
    Introductory medical image processing and analysis. An open source software that has been developed for this purpose will be used. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • BEN 481 - Bioinstrumentation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Measurement and analysis of biological signals in the time and frequency domain. Operational amplifiers, analog, and digital signal processing; sensors and sources of biopotentials; biopotential electrodes. Matlab, Labview and C programming.
    PREREQ: ELE 231 AND ELE 251
  
  • BEN 485 - Bioengineering Laboratory II

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Measurement and analysis of biological signals in the time and frequency
    domain. Operational amplifiers, analog, and digital signal processing; sensors and sources of biopotentials; biopotential electrodes.
    COREQ: BEN 465 AND BEN 481
  
  • BEN 486 - Bioengineering Capstone Design I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bioengineering design experience. Lecture, discussion, active learning components. Team design of biomedical system, device, or process from concept through prototype production. Includes design strategy, reliability, FDA regulations, patents, oral, and written presentations.
  
  • BEN 487 - Bioengineering Capstone Design II

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Bioengineering design experience. Lecture, discussion, active learning components. Team design of biomedical system, device, or process from concept through prototype production. Includes design strategy, reliability, FDA regulations, patents, oral, and written presentations.
  
  • BEN 490 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study based on a plan submitted by the student.
    Repeatable
  
  • BEN 498 - Senior Thesis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Mentored investigation of an approved topic under the supervision of a member of the faculty. A written report and oral presentation are required in accordance with program guidelines.
  
  • BEN 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  
  • BEN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BEN 521 - Stem Cell Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Covers wide-ranging topics related to stem cell and regenerative biology, including: introduction of cell and developmental biology, stem cell biology, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and the political and ethical issues surrounding the stem cell debate.
  
  • BEN 541 - Principles of Tissue Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Cellular and biomaterials principles relevant to tissue engineering, focusing on cellular and tissue organization; regulation of cell behavior; biomaterials for tissue regenerations; tissue engineering applications in cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal and other organ systems.
  
  • BEN 561 - Polymer Science & Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: CEN 561  
    Polymer structure, physical properties, and applications of polymers. Polymer synthesis, characterization of molecular structure, and copolymerization and blending. Unique physical properties of polymeric materials. Processing and applications of polymers.
  
  • BEN 565 - Biomechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Functions and mechanical properties of cells and tissues, how those cells and tissues combine to form structures, the properties and behaviors of those structures, and biomechanical techniques to analyze the structures and individual components.
    PREREQ: ECS 221 AND MAT 485 AND BEN 364
  
  • BEN 568 - Biomaterials & Medical Devices

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Materials science and biological issues associated with medical devices and biomaterials are discussed. Bulk and surface materials science, tissue engineering, degradation and biocompatibility are addressed and related to medical device design and regulatory issues.
  
  • BEN 580 - International Course

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable

Biology

  
  • BIO 105 - Technology Inspired by Nature-Learning from the Natural World

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Investigations into how human technology has been and can be inspired by nature. Research process; production of novel adhesives, building materials, fabrics; solar power, biofuels, aerodynamics, computer design, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
  
  • BIO 106 - Ocean Life

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    An introduction to the biology of the diverse organisms that live in the ocean, applications of cutting edge technology to their study, recent scientific discoveries, and the science behind current global conservation issues.
  
  • BIO 115 - Ecological Problems and Society

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Current and anticipated ecological problems of societal importance and the basic scientific principles required for informed understanding and assessment of these issues by the non-scientist.
  
  • BIO 121 - General Biology I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    First course in a survey of biological concepts ranging from the molecular level to global ecology. Units include the nature of science, life chemistry, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and respiration, genetics, and evolution.
  
  • BIO 123 - General Biology II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Second course in a survey of major biological concepts ranging from the molecular level to global ecology. Units include biodiversity, plant structure and function, human and comparative animal anatomy and function, ecology, and evolution.
  
  • BIO 124 - General Biology II Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Laboratory course associated with BIO 123 . Includes inquiry-based exploration and practical application of concepts discussed in BIO 123 . One laboratory session per week. Includes inquiry-based exploration and practical application of concepts discussed in BIO 123 .
    COREQ: BIO 123 
  
  • BIO 180 - International Course

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-12 credit(s)
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 200 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    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
  
  • BIO 211 - Introduction to Neuroscience

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: NEU 211 
    Foundations of neurobiology beginning with cellular neurobiology, moving on to integrative systems and ending with higher brain functions. Emphasizes understanding of nervous system operation. Lectures, discussion and demonstrations.
  
  • BIO 216 - Anatomy & Physiology I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Lecture and laboratory course relating form and function. Structure and function of tissues, bones, joints, muscle, nervous system, and special senses. Biology majors may not receive credit toward the major. Credit cannot be given to for BIO 216 after successfully completing BIO 316.
    PREREQ: BIO 121  AND BIO 123  AND BIO 124 
  
  • BIO 217 - Anatomy and Physiology II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Lecture and laboratory course, continuation of BIO 216, relating form and function. Structure and function of urinary, digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and cardiovascular systems. Biology majors may not receive credit toward the major. Credit cannot be given for BIO 217 after successfully completing BIO 317.
    PREREQ: BIO 121  AND BIO 123  AND BIO 124 
  
  • BIO 220 - Biology Abroad

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Examination of specific biological problems offered in, or with a specific focus on, a particular international setting. Combination of lectures and appropriate laboratory and field exercises.
    Repeatable
  
  • BIO 221 - Peer Led Team Learninq Leadership Training I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Training and experience in peer leadership for the first semester of an undergraduate course sequence in which the student has previously earned a grade of B or higher. Applies concepts aligned with the associated course to problem solving activities.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 223 - Peer Led Team Learninq Leadership Training II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Training and experience in peer leadership for the second semester of an undergraduate course sequence in which the student has previously earned a grade of B or higher. Applies concepts aligned with the associated course to problem solving activities.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 4 credits maximum
  
  • BIO 224 - Integrative Biology Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    This laboratory course covers key research skills for students including experimental design, statistical analysis, basic lab skills, reading and analyzing research papers, and ethical research practices.
    PREREQ: BIO 121
 

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