2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Civil and Environmental Engineering

  
  • CEE 271 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to chemical principles in natural and engineered environmental systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions; acid-base chemistry; environmental organic chemistry; treatment process design applications.
    PREREQ: CHE 116 OR CHE 150
    COREQ: MAT 296
  
  • CEE 273 - Introduction to Geomatics and BIM

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Skills for civil and environmental engineering. Map reading and theory of measurement. 2D and 3D Civil Engineering Design using AutoCAD software. Introduction to application of Building Information Modeling in construction engineering.
    PREREQ: MAT 295
  
  • CEE 274 - Sustainability in Civil and Environmental Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to systems theory and concepts applied to natural and built environments. Sustainability, ecosystems, mass and energy balances, chemical transformation and reactions. Basic principles for sustainable civil and environmental engineering design and decision making.
    PREREQ: CHE 106 OR CHE 109 AND MAT 296
  
  • CEE 275 - Infrastructure and Society

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BUA 275
    Interdisciplinary view of urban infrastructure. Resilience, sustainability, economic and community impacts, finance, infrastructure development in the global economy, and smart cities.
  
  • CEE 325 - Mechanics of Materials

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory of deformation, stress, stress resultants, transformation. Elastic and inelastic constitutive behavior. Equilibrium. Tension and torsion of bars; flexure and shear of beams; pressure vessels. Thermoelasticity. Elastic and inelastic stability. Credit cannot be given for both ECS 325 and CEE 325. 
    PREREQ: ECS 221 and MAT 296
    COREQ: MAT 397
  
  • CEE 326 - Engineering Materials

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Atomic, molecular, and crystalline structures of solid engineering materials. Explanation and interpretation of physical, mechanical, and electrical properties of materials based on these structures. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory a week.
  
  • CEE 327 - Prin of Fluid Mechanics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Dimensional analysis. Hydrostatics. Equations of motion. Bernoulli’s equation. Euler’s momentum theorem. One-dimensional analysis. Velocity potential. Stream function. Laminar viscous flow. Potential flow applications. 
    PREREQ: MAT 296 and ECS 221
  
  • CEE 329 - Probability, Statistics and Risk for Civil and Environmental Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Summary statistics and graphical representations of data. Elements of probability theory. Normal distribution. Simple regression. One- and two-sample inference. Elementary stochastic processes. Risk and reliability. Bayesian decision analysis. Applications in civil and environmental engineering.
    PREREQ: MAT 397
  
  • CEE 331 - Analysis of Structures and Materials

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames by traditional and computer-based methods. Physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of conventional and environmental friendly construction materials.
    PREREQ: CEE 325 OR ECS 325
  
  • CEE 332 - Design of Concrete Structures

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Analysis and design of environmentally friendly reinforced concrete structures subjected to flexural, shear, and axial loads. Analysis of stresses and deformations and their relation to codes and specifications.
    PREREQ: CEE 331
  
  • CEE 337 - Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Nature and composition of soils. Formation and classification of natural soils and man-made construction materials. Compaction, permeability and seepage, consolidation and settlement, shear behavior and strength.
    PREREQ: CEE 325 or ECS 325
  
  • CEE 338 - Foundation Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Subsurface investigation, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures. Design of retaining structures, shallow and deep foundations. Slope stability, foundations on difficult soils, and soil-improvement methods.
    PREREQ: CEE 337
  
  • CEE 341 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fundamental principles of environmental processes, pollution, and pollution control, including mass transfer, water chemistry and microbiology, water and air pollution, and solid- and hazardous-waste management.
    PREREQ: CHE 106 and CHE 107
  
  • CEE 352 - Water Resources Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Analysis and design of hydraulic facilities including pipe systems, open channels, pumps and turbines, and ground water wells. Analysis of rainfall and riverflow; surface and subsurface water storage. Laboratory experiments and problem solving.
    PREREQ: CEE 327 OR MAE 341
  
  • CEE 361 - Evolution of an Infrastructure Project

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BUA 361

    Lifecycle stages of infrastructure projects. Needs assessment, feasibility analysis, project delivery, public budgeting, project financing, risk allocation, urban design, permitting and zoning, sustainability criteria, project detailed design, construction management and troubleshooting, asset management, and disaster-response infrastructure.
    PREREQ: BUA 275 or CEE 275

  
  • CEE 362 - Infrastructure Design Capstone

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Crosslisted with: BUA 362
     

    Review and integration of fundamental principles of infrastructure systems including smart city applications. Hands-on infrastructure design projects allow student teams to demonstrate competency in applying concepts and tools introduced in prerequisite courses.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
    PREREQ: CEE 275 and CEE 361 or BUA 275 and BUA 361

  
  • CEE 401 - Construction Engineering and Project Management

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 601
    Overview of various aspects of construction engineering and project management. Construction contracts, resource management, scheduling, equipment, quality control, productivity, construction safety, cash flow concepts, legal and management structures. Additional coursework required of graduate students.
  
  • CEE 405 - Construction Estimating and Scheduling

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 605
    Cost and schedule estimations based on project specifications. Construction drawings and specifications, quantity take-off, cost estimation, scheduling through deterministic and probabilistic methods, resource management, accelerated construction, and schedule updating. Additional work (research presentation and report) required of graduate students.
  
  • CEE 413 - Physical Hydrology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring


    Crosslisted with: EAR 413
    Double Numbered with: CEE 613

    Fundamentals of watershed hydrology presented from a physical hydrology perspective; course topics include: the water cycle, hydrologic processes, streamflow generation, groundwater-surface water interactions, and introduction to hydrologic modeling concepts. Additional work required of graduate students.


  
  • CEE 430 - Environmental Organic Chemistry

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 630
    Movement and fate of organic chemicals in aquatic systems. Thermodynamic principles and molecular descriptors for predicting the partitioning in environmental phases. Mechanisms and kinetics of chemical transformation processes including hydrolysis, reduction, oxidation, and photolysis. Additional work required for graduate students.
    PREREQ: CHE 116 and CEE 271
  
  • CEE 433 - Intermediate Structural Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Analysis of cables and arches. Classical and matrix methods of truss, beam, and frame analysis. Computer and numerical methods of structural analysis. Relation of analysis to design.
    PREREQ: CEE 331
  
  • CEE 442 - Treatment Processes in Environmental Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CIE 642
    Fundamental engineering concepts and principles used for the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems. Estimating water demand and wastewater flows in the urban water use cycle. Significance of government regulations and standards.
    COREQ: CIE 327 and CIE 341
  
  • CEE 443 - Transportation Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 643
    Transportation systems, modes and significance. Traffic engineering fundamental relationships and field studies. Intersection design and control. Geometric design of road alignments. Introduction to transportation planning. Additional work required of graduate students. A research report is required for CEE 643.
    PREREQ: CEE 273
  
  • CEE 450 - Environmental Risk Assessment and Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 450, CEN 450
    Double Numbered with: CEE 650
    Analysis of 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.
  
  • CEE 457 - Biogeochemistry

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 657
    Biogeochemical relationships as a unifying concept for ecological systems, including importance of biogeochemical relationships in ecosystems and global cycles. The interface between abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems is explained. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CHE 106 AND CHE 107
  
  • CEE 463 - Introduction to Sustainable Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 663
    Introduction to principles underlying engineering decisions to improve our quality of life without jeopardizing quality of life for future generations. Application of these principles to qualitative and quantitative engineering problems. Additional coursework required of graduate students.
  
  • CEE 465 - Modern Urban Infrastructure

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 665
    Interdisciplinary view of urban infrastructure (transportation, water supply, electric power, etc.). Considerations of resilience, sustainability, design objectives, politics, economic/community impacts, finance, and smart cities. Challenges and possibilities inherent in modern infrastructures.  Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CEE 471 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 461
    Double Numbered with: CEE 671
    An introduction to chemical principles in natural and engineered environmental systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions; acid-base chemistry; environmental organic chemistry; treatment process design applications. Includes selected laboratory exercises. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • CEE 472 - Applied Env Microbiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 472
    Double Numbered with: CEE 672
    General Principles and application of environmental microbiology and microbial processes. Role of microbes in water pollution control, environmental health, and element cycling in the environment. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • CEE 473 - Transp Procss/Env Engrng

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: CEE 673
    Fundamentals and applications of mass and heat transport in environmental engineering. Molecular and turbulent diffusion, advection, dispersion, settling, and surface transfer in air and water. Quantitative applications in treatment systems and the natural environment. Additional work is required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: (CEE 327 OR MAE 341) AND CEE 341
  
  • CEE 475 - Civil and Environmental Engineering Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Capstone design experience. Fundamental principles in various areas of civil and environmental engineering applied to open-ended design projects. Economics, safety, reliability, environmental, sustainability, ethical and social considerations.
  
  • CEE 478 - Rehabilitation of Civil Infrastructure

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEE 678
    Deterioration of construction materials. Evaluation, non-destructive testing, and rehabilitation of existing structures. Properties and applications of repair materials. Seismic retrofit of bridges. Analysis and design of structural members retrofitted with carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites.
    PREREQ: CEE 332 AND (CEE 325 OR ECS 325)
  
  • CEE 490 - Independent Study

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    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
  
  • CEE 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
  
  • CEE 520 - Building Information Modeling

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Generating three-dimensional architectural/structural models. Dimensioning and Annotating. Modeling various components of a building, including floors, roofs, structure, ceilings, stairs, ramps, railings. Generating schedules, views and detailing views.
  
  • CEE 529 - Risk Anlys in Civ Engin

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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
  
  • CEE 535 - Strctrl Steel Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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: CEE 331
  
  • CEE 536 - Prestrssd Concrete Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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: CEE 331
  
  • CEE 538 - Dynamics of Structures

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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.
  
  • CEE 545 - Pavement Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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: CEE 338
    COREQ: CEE 443
  
  • CEE 548 - Engineering Economics and Technology Valuation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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
  
  • CEE 549 - Designing with Geofoam

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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: CEE 338
  
  • CEE 551 - Energy Conversion

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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.
  
  • CEE 552 - Building Environmental Measurements and Controls

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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
  
  • CEE 553 - HVAC Systems Analysis and Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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
  
  • CEE 554 - Prin Envrn Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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 BIO 123) OR (CHE 106 AND CHE 107 AND CHE 275) OR (CHE 109 AND CHE 129)
  
  • CEE 555 - Hazardous Waste Mgmt

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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.
  
  • CEE 558 - Solid Wastes: Collection and Disposal

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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.
  
  • CEE 562 - Air Resources I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 562
    Occurrence, nature and properties, major sources and quantities of contaminants. Ambient air concentration levels, community distribution patterns, and control of air pollution.
  
  • CEE 570 - Water&Wastewtr Trtmnt Des

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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: CEE 327 AND CEE 342
    Repeatable
  
  • CEE 571 - Water Quality Modeling

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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 CEE 341
  
  • CEE 577 - Urban Stormwater Management

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Theory and practice of urban stormwater management systems. Selecting and sizing stormwater quality and quantity control devices and systems. Sustainability aspects of urban stormwater design and regulatory compliance requirements. ENVISION rating system. Final design project.
  
  • CEE 584 - Designg W/Geosynthetics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    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: CEE 337
  
  • CEE 588 - Principles of Wind Turbines

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: ECS 588, MAE 588
    Aerodynamics, performance, control, and electrical aspects wind turbines.
    PREREQ: MAE 341

Chemical Engineering

  
  • CEN 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: BEN 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 
  
  • CEN 231 - Mass and Energy Balances

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Material balances for single units and multistage processes. Recycle and bypass streams. Introduction to phase equilibrium. Energy balances including latent and sensible heat effects, heats of reaction.
  
  • CEN 252 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Review of first law. Second law and thermodynamic analysis of processes. Power and refrigeration cycles. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances and homogeneous mixtures. Phase behavior of ideal solutions.
    PREREQ: CEN 231 
  
  • CEN 311 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory I

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to report writing and laboratory safety. Experiments on fluid mechanics, heat conduction, and convective heat transfer. Analysis of experimental data. Engineering reports, summary reports, and oral presentations required. One three-hour laboratory each week.
    COREQ: CEN 341 
  
  • CEN 333 - Fluid Transport

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 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 )
  
  • CEN 341 - Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 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
  
  • CEN 353 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Thermodynamics of homogeneous mixtures and mixing processes. Phase equilibrium for nonideal solutions. Equilibrium stage separations with applications including distillation and extraction. Chemical reaction equilibria.
    PREREQ: CEN 252 
  
  • CEN 390 - Research In CEN

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 credit(s)
    Repeatable
  
  • CEN 400 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 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
  
  • CEN 412 - Chemical Engineering Laboratory II

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Report writing and laboratory safety. Statistical analysis and experimental design. Experiments on distillation, diffusion, and convective mass transfer. Engineering reports, summary reports, and oral presentations required. One four-hour laboratory a week.
    PREREQ: CEN 341 and CEN 311
  
  • CEN 421 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 421 
    Double Numbered with: CEN 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.
  
  • CEN 429 - Methods in Materials Characterization

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEN 629
    Establish working knowledge of experimental tools to characterize solid materials (catalysts, metals, semiconductors). Theory for each technique, information provided for various research topics, experimental parameters, and data interpretation will be discussed. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CEN 433 - Drug Delivery

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 433 
    Double Numbered with: CEN 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.
  
  • CEN 442 - Heat and Mass Transfer Operations

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Selected topics in mass and heat and heat transfer. Application of principles of units operations.
    PREREQ: CEN 341
  
  • CEN 450 - Environmental Risk Assessment & Toxicology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 450, CEE 450
    Double Numbered with: CEN 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.
  
  • CEN 451 - Molecular and Statistical Thermodynamics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEN 651
    Classical and molecular thermodynamics in chemical equilibrium, with applications. Emphasis on concepts of statistical mechanics and correlation with properties of gases and condensed matter. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CEN 353 
  
  • CEN 455 - Materials for Energy Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CEN 655
    Materials related to energy technologies and existing energy resources. Topics include: geologic fuels; photovoltaics; wind energy; thermoelectrics; electrical energy storage; hydrogen production, storage, and use; solid-state lighting; nuclear energy. Additional work required of graduate students
  
  • CEN 461 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEE 471
    Double Numbered with: CEN 661
    An introduction to chemical principles in natural and engineered environmental systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions; acid-base chemistry; environmental organic chemistry; treatment process design applications. Includes selected laboratory exercises. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • CEN 462 - Biofuels, Bioproducts, and Biorefining

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: BEN 462
    Double Numbered with: CEN 662
    Survey of modern technologies available for the production of transportation fuels from abundant natural resources. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CEN 472 - Applied Env Microbiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEE 472
    Double Numbered with: CEN 672
    General Principles and application of environmental microbiology and microbial processes. Role of microbes in water pollution control, environmental health, and element cycling in the environment. Additional work is required of graduate students.
  
  • CEN 473 - Biomanufacturing

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 473 
    Double Numbered with: CEN 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.
  
  • CEN 474 - Process Design

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Chemical engineering principles for plant design and optimal process operation. Cost estimation and profitability analysis. Shortcut and computer-aided process design techniques. Environmental impact and health and safety concerns.
    PREREQ: CEN 353 AND CEN 587
  
  • CEN 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 upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • CEN 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
  
  • CEN 500 - Selected Topics

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    1-6 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
  
  • CEN 520 - Radiochemistry, Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing and Nonproliferation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: NUC 520 
    Radiochemistry for nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel reprocessing; nonproliferation issues through detection and monitoring, nuclear fuel reprocessing and design, waste vitrification and storage facilities, safety issues in nuclear fuel reprocessing.
    PREREQ: NUC 301 
  
  • CEN 540 - Experiential Studies in Nuclear Technology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: NUC 540 
    Introduction to experimental methods, procedures and research techniques through projects at participating government facilities, industrial entities or Syracuse University.
    PREREQ: NUC 301  AND (NUC 510  OR NUC 520 )
  
  • CEN 551 - Biochemical Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to microbiology, biochemical kinetics. Biochemical-reactor design, including methods for oxygen transfer and control. Introduction to separation processes in biochemical engineering.
    PREREQ: CHE 275  
  
  • CEN 561 - Polymer Science & Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Crosslisted with: BEN 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.
  
  • CEN 562 - Air Resources I

    Air Resources I
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEE 562
    Occurrence, nature and properties, major sources and quantities of contaminants. Ambient air concentration levels, community distribution patterns, and control of air pollution.
  
  • CEN 565 - Bioremediation

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Uses of bioremediation in engineering applications. Role of microorganisms in degradation of pollutants and contaminants. Regulatory, societal, and legal issues of bioremediation.
    PREREQ: CEE 472  OR CEN 472  
  
  • CEN 567 - Biotechnology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    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: CEE 472 /CEN 472  
  
  • CEN 573 - Principles and Design in Air Pollution Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Fundamental principles of pollution control, design of control processes and equipment. Criteria for selection of control processes and equipment for gaseous and particulate pollutants.
  
  • CEN 575 - Process Control

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Modeling and linearization of process dynamics. Transfer functions. Performance and stability of feedback control loops. Introduction to multivariable and digital controls.
    PREREQ: MAT 485
  
  • CEN 576 - Green Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Review of environmental regulations. Evaluating the environmental fate of chemicals. Techniques for improving environmental performance of processes. Methods for evaluating environmental performance, design of unit operations, and flowsheets for pollution prevention. Environmental cost accounting.
    PREREQ: CEN 341  AND CEN 353 
  
  • CEN 587 - Chemical Reaction Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Conversion and reactor sizing, isothermal reactor design for flow and batch systems, rate laws and stoichiometry, analysis of rate data, multiple reactions, introduction to heterogeneous reactor design.
    PREREQ: CEN 341
  
  • CEN 590 - Recent Advances In CEN

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Selected topics in research and new areas of competence in chemical engineering.
    Repeatable

Cultural Foundations of Education

  
  • CFE 230 - Intergroup Dialogue

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: CRS 230 , SOC 230 , WGS 230  
    Guided intergroup communication skills. Cycle of socialization; social identities, and social structures that create and maintain inequality; power of dynamic of racism, sexism, and other systems of oppression. Students explore conflict and enact collaboration to deepen understanding.
    Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
  
  • CFE 300 - Selected Topics

    School of Education
    1-6 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
  
  • CFE 362 - Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: SOC 361 , WGS 362 
    Double Numbered with: CFE 662
    Positioned where school, media, and youth cultures intersect. How schools and media represent “good” and “bad” youth, and how youth negotiate schools and popular cultures. Includes theories of popular culture and adolescence. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CFE 400 - Selected Topics

    School of Education
    1-6 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
  
  • CFE 444 - Schooling & Diversity

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Crosslisted with: WGS 444
    Double Numbered with: CFE 644
    Construction of diversity (race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, class, disability, sexual orientation) in schools. Emergence of inequalities based on difference in pedagogy and curriculum. Student resistance in relation to cultural diversity. Teaching for empowerment.
  
  • CFE 445 - Indigenous Knowledge, Identity, and Learning

    School of Education
    3 credit(s) Only during the summer
    Double Numbered with: CFE 645
    Examination of issues encountered by Indigenous/Native peoples in education and in society. Exploration of how Indigenous oral histories challenge dominant historical and contemporary narratives about Indigenous peoples. Additional work required for graduate students. 

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 103 - Chemistry in the Modern World

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic concepts and principles of chemistry. Applications of chemistry to problems in the modern world. Will not satisfy prerequisite requirements for advanced courses in chemistry. (First in a sequence, to be followed by CHE 113 .)
  
  • CHE 106 - General Chemistry Lecture I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, states of matter, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, and introductory thermochemistry. Credit is given for CHE 106 or 109.
    COREQ: CHE 107
  
  • CHE 107 - General Chemistry Laboratory I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Experimental study of basic principles and techniques of chemistry. States of matter, determination of formulas and molecular weights, simple volumetric and gravimetric analysis, heats of reaction. Equilibrium, rates of reactions, and qualitative analysis. Credit is given for CHE 107 or 129.
    COREQ: CHE 106 OR CHE 109
 

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