May 01, 2024  
2018-2019 General Catalog 
    
2018-2019 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHM 4230L Qualitative Org Anal


  
  • CHM 4254 Organic Synthesis


    An Introductory Exploration Of The Principles Of Modern Organic Synthesis Based On The Retro-synthetic Approach.
  
  • CHM 4400 Phy Chem Life Sci I


  
  • CHM 4401 Phy Chem Life Sci II


  
  • CHM 4402L Phy Char Biomolecule


  
  • CHM 4410 Physical Chemistry I (4)


  
  • CHM 4410L Physical Chem I Lab


  
  • CHM 4411 Physical Chemistry II


  
  • CHM 4411L Phy Chemistry II Lab


  
  • CHM 4411L Phys Chem Mea Tec II


    Lab
  
  • CHM 4501 Phy Biochemistry


  
  • CHM 4610 Adv Inorganic Chem


  
  • CHM 4610L Adv Inorgan Chem Lab


  
  • CHM 4900 Short Courses in Chemistry (2)


  
  • CHM 4905 Dir Indiv Study


  
  • CHM 4930 Chemistry Seminar


  
  • CHM 5140C Electronic Instrumentation For Chemical Analysis (3)


    Review Of Basic Circuits For Ac And Dc Signals. Amplifiers, Operational Amplifiers, And Other Circuits Used For Analog Signal Processing. Modulation And Demodulation Techniques. Introduction To Digital Electronics, A-d/d-a Converters. Microprocessors And Introduction To Computer Control Of Chemical Instrumentation. S/n Enhancement Methods.
  
  • CHM 5150 Advanced Analytical Chemistry


  
  • CHM 5150C Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)


    Acid-base, Complexation, Redox, And Solubility Equilibria Treated At An Advanced Level; Electrochemical Methods Of Analysis, Including Potentiometric, Coulometric, Voltammetric, And Conductiometric Methods. Statistical Methods Used In Chemical Analysis.
  
  • CHM 5151C Spectrochemical Analysis Methods (3)


    Spectrochemical Information And Measurements. Optical Sources, Transducers, And Dispersive Device Used In Atomic And Molecular Spectroscopy, Nondispersive Systems, Multichannel Analyzers, And Multiplexing Methods.
  
  • CHM 5152 Opt/spec Chem Anal


  
  • CHM 5154 Chemical Separations


  
  • CHM 5155 Chem Separation Mthd


  
  • CHM 5155C Chemical Separation Methods (3)


    Modern Filtration Technology, Distillation And Extraction Instrumentation And Methods, And Chromatographic Instrumentation And Methods Including Gas Liquid, Thin Layer Column, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, And Mass Spectrometry.
  
  • CHM 5225 Adv Org Chem Struc


  
  • CHM 5225C Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)


    A Survey Of The Major Areas Of Contemporary Organic Chemistry, To Include Reaction Mechanisms, Reactive Intermediates, Molecular Rearrangements, Conformation Analysis, And Exercises In The Synthesis Of Complex Organic Molecules.
    Prerequisite: One Year Of Undergraduate Organic Chemistry And Consent Of Department.
  
  • CHM 5226 Adv Organ Chem Reac


  
  • CHM 5250 Advan Orgnc Synthesi


  
  • CHM 5260C Physical Organic Chemistry (3)


    An Intensive Examination Of Molecular Orbital Theory And Orbital Symmetry; Thermochemistry And Thermochemical Kinetics Relations, To The Study Of Reaction Mechanisms; Solvent And Substituent Effects On Rates And Equilibria; Localized And Delocalized Bonding.
    Prerequisite: Advanced Organic Chemistry.
  
  • CHM 5262C Physical Organ Chem


  
  • CHM 5301 Bio-organic Chemistry


    An Advanced Discussion Of The Use Of Chemically Synthesized Molecular Models To Explain Biological/biochemical Processes And Reactions
  
  • CHM 5340C Protein Biochemistry


  
  • CHM 5380C Topics In Organic Synthesis (3)


    Discussion And Application Of Modern Synthetic Methodology Relating To Natural Products And Other Complex Organic Molecules, Blocking Groups And Selective Functional Group Interconversions.
    Prerequisite: Advanced Organic Chemistry.
  
  • CHM 5440C Chemical Kinetics (3)


    Theory And Methods For The Study Of Reaction Rates And The Elucidation Of Reaction Mechanisms In The Gas And Liquid Phases.
    Prerequisite: Chemical And Statistical Thermodynamics Or Consent Of Department.
  
  • CHM 5460 Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics


  
  • CHM 5460C Chemical And Statistical Thermodynamics (3)


    The Purpose Of The Course Is To Extend The Student’s Knowledge Of Chemical And Statistical Thermodynamics First Introduced In An Undergraduate Physical Chemistry Course. The Student Should Obtain A Grasp Of The Underlying Dynamical And Statistical Nature Of Thermodynamics. The Main Emphasis Will Be In Equilibrium Thermodynamics; But Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics Will Also Be Presented.
    Prerequisite: One Year Of Calculus Based Undergraduate Physical Chemistry Or By Consent Of The Department.
  
  • CHM 5480C Quantum Chemistry (3)


    The Purpose Of The Course Is To Develop In The Student An Understanding Of The Fundamentals Of Quantum Mechanics And To Use Those Fundamentals As The Basis For Understanding The Electronic Structure Of Atoms And Molecules And, In Particular, The Bonding Structure Of Molecules. A Level Of Mathematics Rigor Including The Use Of Differential Equations And Vector Analysis Will Be Required For Dealing With The Material.
    Prerequisite: One Year Of Calculus Based Physical Chemistry Or By Consent Of The Department.
  
  • CHM 5490C Chemical Spectroscopy (3)


    An Introduction To The Relationships Among Quantum Mechanical Formulations, Experimentally Determinable Quantities Obtained Via Spectroscopic Methods And Physical Parameters Related To The Structure Of Molecular Systems. The Main Scope Of The Course Will Be Devoted To An In-depth Development Of Relations For Elementary Systems.
    Prerequisite: Quantum Chemistry.
  
  • CHM 5501C Enzymology


  
  • CHM 5513C X-ray Crystallography (3)


    An Introductory Treatment Of The Principles And Basic Laws Of Crystallography. These Laws And Principles Will Be Used To Solve Molecular Structures From X-ray Diffraction Data.
    Prerequisite: Inorganic Chemistry Principles.
  
  • CHM 5515 Therml & Stat Physic


  
  • CHM 5516 Therml & Stat Physic


  
  • CHM 5540C Chemical Application Of Group Theory (3)


    A Detailed Treatment Of The Principles Of Group Theory And Their Applications To Quantum Mechanics And Spectra Of Molecules.
    Prerequisite: Admission To Graduate Program.
  
  • CHM 5581 Adv Org Chm Reac


  
  • CHM 5620 Inorgan Chem Princip


  
  • CHM 5650C Structural Methods In Inorganic Chemistry (3)


    A Brief Introductory Treatment Of Group Theory; Presentation Of Modern Structural Techniques Applicable To Elucidation Of Inorganic Molecules As Revealed Through Spectroscopic Methods.
    Prerequisite: Inorganic Chemistry Principles.
  
  • CHM 5931 Special Topics (3 To 6)


    Coverage Of Selected Topics, Concepts And Theoretical Principles At The Graduate Level Of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry And; Or Inorganic Chemistry. Coverage Of Subject Matter Is Tailored To The Needs And Interests Of The Graduate Student.
    Prerequisite: Consent Of The Department.
  
  • CHM 5942 Chemistry Laboratory Supervision And Instruction (3 To 6)


    Strong Emphasis Is Placed On Theoretical Principles Of Undergraduate Chemistry And Pedagogy And Reinforced With Graduate Student Teaching Of A Chemistry Laboratory Course Under Faculty Supervision.
    Prerequisite: Consent Of The Department.
  
  • CHM 5942L Chem Supv/instr Lab


  
  • CHM 5971 Graduate Thesis In Chemistry (6-9)


    Students Will Conduct Individual Research Investigations In The Area Of Their Specific Interest Under The Direction And Supervision Of A Graduate Faculty Member. Upon Completion Of The Research Investigation, Each Student Must Submit A Thesis In The Acceptable Format To His Or Her Graduate Committee And Successfully Defend The Thesis In An Oral Presentation.
    Prerequisite: Completion Of Core Courses Or Consent Of Department.
  
  • CHM 6935 Graduate Chemistry Seminar (1)


    Oral Presentations On Selected Topics In The Field Of Chemistry. Each Graduate Student Is Required To Present One Seminar In His Or Her Area Of Specialization According To Departmental Standards.

Chemistry Specialized

  
  • CHS 5105 Radiochemistry I (3)


    This Course Sequences The Chemical Study Of Radioactive Elements, Both Natural And Artificial, And Their Use In The Study Of Biological, Physical And Chemical Process.
    Prerequisite: CHM 1045 , PHY 3048 .
  
  • CHS 5106 Radiochemistry II (3)


    Advanced Examination Of Radioactive Elements.
    Prerequisite: CHS 5105 .
  
  • CHS 5610C Environmental Chemistry (3)


    Natural And Anthropogenic Chemical Processes In Air, Water And Earth; Their Characteristics, And Effects On The Environment. The Chemistry Of Environmental Systems, And Of Environmentally Significant Processes In Industry, Agriculture, Waste Management And Energy Production.
    Prerequisite: CHM 1045 , MAC 3311 .
  
  • CHS 5610L Environment Chem Lab



Civil Engineering Construction

  
  • CCE T999 Cce Transfer Course


  
  • CCE 3101 Construction Materials (3)


    Prerequisite: EGN 3331 , Properties And Characteristics Of Construction Materials For CIVil And Highway Engineers; Metals, Aggregates, Cements, Concrete, Asphalt And Timber.
  
  • CCE 3101L Construction Materials Lab (1)


    CCE 3101 , Prepare Concrete And Asphalt Specimens, Test Construction Materials Under Compression, Tension, Torsion Loading. Write Formal Laboratory Reports.
  
  • CCE 4004 Construction Engineering (3)


    Emphasis On Pre-design Planning, Scheduling, Contracts And Specification, Construction Methods, Equipment And Safety.
    Prerequisite: Eng 3613, CCE 3101 , Theories, Principles, And Applications Of Engineering Professionalism And Ethics.
  
  • CCE 4014 Construction Cost Estimating (3)


    Construction Contracts, Organization And Cost Accounting Systems; Preliminary Cost Estimation And Cost Indices; Estimating Material, Labor And Equipment Costs; Construction Bidding Practices And Bid Proposals; And Project Budgeting And Cost Systems.
    Prerequisite: CCE 3101 ; EGN 3613 .
    Corequisite: CCE 4004 

  
  • CCE 4031 Construction Planning And Scheduling (3)


    Planning, Basic Arrow Diagramming, Basic Precedence Diagramming, Establishing Activity Duration, Scheduling Computations, Bar Charts, Project Controls, Overlapping Networks, Resource Leveling And Program Evaluation Review Technique (pert).
    Prerequisite: CCE 4004 .
  
  • CCE 5035 Construction Planning And Scheduling (3)


    Planning Basic Arrow Diagraming, Basic Precedence Diagraming, Establishing Activity Duration, Scheduling Computations, Bar Charts, Project Controls, Overlapping Networks, Resource Leveling And Program Evaluation Review Technique (pert).
    Prerequisite: CCE 4004 .
  
  • CCE 5036 Project Controls In Construction (3)


    Construction Cost Estimating, Work Breakdown Structure, And Cost Control; Critical Path Method (cpm) Scheduling, Resource-constrained Scheduling, And Integral Scheduling - Cost Control; Probabilistic Scheduling Techniques, And Linear Scheduling Techniques; Contract Specifications, And Contract Claims (schedule Impact) Analysis.
    Prerequisite: EGN 3443 , CCE 4004 .
  
  • CCE 5212 Sustain & Green Construction


    This Course Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of The Basic Principle Of Sustainability And Green Construction . The Course Provides Detailed Background About The Green Building (leed) Certification, As Well As, Energy Calculations And Cost Benefit Analysis
  
  • CCE 5510 Computer Appl In Construction


    This Course Provides An Overview And Application Of Computer Software For Construction Engineering And Management. The Course Emphasizes The Practical Application Of Basic And Advanced Computer Software For Construction Project Management

Civil Engineering Environmental

  
  • ENV 4001 Environmental Engineering (3)


    Design Of Water And Wastewater Treatment Plants, Wastewater Collection Systems; Air And Water Pollution Control; Solid Waste Management; Contemporary Environmental Issues.
    Prerequisite: EES 3040 , EES 3040L .
    Corequisite: CWR 4202 

  
  • ENV 4001L Environmentl Eng Lab


  
  • ENV 4022 Remediation Engineer


  
  • ENV 4031 App Envir Eng Microbiology


    This Course Focus On Microbial Application In Environmental Engineering. Major Topics Include Basics Of Microbiology, Stoichiometry And Bacterial Energetics, Microbial Kinetics, Nitrification And Denitrification, Phosphorus Removal, Anaerobic Processes, Detoxification Of Hazardous Chemicals, And Bioremediation. This Course Is Designed To Prepare Students For Professional Positions In Environmental Engineering And Continued Learning For Their Career Goals
  
  • ENV 4041 Environmental Systems Analysis (3)


    Systems Analysis Techniques Applied To The Solution Of Environmental Problems, With Particular Emphasis On Linear And Dynamic Programming.
    Prerequisite: EES 3040 , EES 3040L ; MAC 2311 .
  
  • ENV 4053 Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment (3)


    Study Of The Processes Of Pollutant Transformation And Their Transport Between Air, Water And Soil Or Sediments. Use And Development Of Predictive Mathematical Models For The Remediation Of Existing Contaminated Sites Or Prevention Of Future Contamination From New Sources.
    Prerequisite: CWR 3201  Or Equivalent; EES 3040 .
  
  • ENV 4330 Hazard Waste Mgmt


  
  • ENV 4341 Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering (3)


    Definitions And Characteristics Of Solid And Hazardous Wastes. History, Growth And Magnitude Of The Problem. Legislative, Regulatory, And Technical Aspects Of Waste Generation And Management. Design Of Waste Minimization And Recycling Programs, Collection And Transfer Systems, Waste Transformation, Landfill And Resource Recovery Systems.
    Prerequisite: EES 3040 .
  
  • ENV 4351 Solid Waste Mgmt


  
  • ENV 4405 Water Reuse Engineering (3)


    Sources Of Water For Reuse, Treatment Processes And Systems, Monitoring And Control Instrumentation, Health And Social Aspects Of Wastewater Reclamation/water Reuse, Design Of Facilities/systems.
    Prerequisite: CHM 1045 ; EES 3040 .
    Corequisite: EES 2205c

  
  • ENV 4417 Appl Envir Engineer Chemistry


    This Course Covers Applications Of Fundamental Principles From General, Organic And Biological Chemistry To Major Environmental Processes
  
  • ENV 4500 Environmental Unit Processes and Operations (3)


    The Operational And Design Features Of The Physical, Chemical, Thermal, And Biological Treatments Used In Engineering For The Management Of Environmental Pollution.
    Prerequisite: ENV 4001 .
    Corequisite: CWR 4202 

  
  • ENV 4561 Design of Water Quality Management Facilities (3)


    Analysis Of Operations, Processes, And Systems Used In The Design Of Facilities For Improving And Maintaining Water Quality. Design Of Natural Systems For Wastewater Treatment.
    Prerequisite: CWR 4202 ; EGN 2210 ; EES 3040 ; EES 3040L .
  
  • ENV 4611 Environmental Impact Analysis (3)


    Analysis Of Various Measures Of Environmental Quality. Impact Of Human Activity On Water, Land, And Air Resources. Benefit-cost Analysis In Environmental Impact Assessment.
    Corequisite: EES 3040 , EES 3040L 

  
  • ENV 4891 Sr Environ Eng Dsg E


  
  • ENV 5028 Remediation Engineer


  
  • ENV 5030 Environmental Microbiology


    This Course Is Focused On Microbial Applications In Environmental Engineering. Major Topics Include Basic Of Microbiology, Stoichiometry And Bacterial Energetics, Microbial Kinetics, Nitrification And Denitrification, Phosphorus Removal , Anaerobic Processes, Detoxification Of Hazardous Chemicals And Bioremediation. This Course Is Designed To Prepare Students For Professional Positions In Environmental Engineering And Continued Learning For Their Career Goals
  
  • ENV 5045 Environmental Systems Analysis (3)


    Systems Analysis Techniques Applied To The Solution Of Environmental Problems, With Particular Emphasis On Linear And Dynamic Programming.
    Prerequisite: ENV 4001 , ENV 4001L .
  
  • ENV 5055 Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment (3)


    Or Equivalent. Study Of The Processes Of Pollutant Chemicals Transformation In And Transport Between Air, Water, And Soil Or Sediments. Use And Development Of Predictive Mathematical Models For The Remediation Of Existing Contaminated Sites Or Prevention Of Future Contamination From New Sources.
    Prerequisite: CWR 3201 , EES 3040 ,
  
  • ENV 5105 Air Quality Management (3)


    Analytical Concepts For Determination Of Sources, Amounts, And Transport Of Air Pollutants; Health And Environmental Effects; Design Of Control Devices And Management Programs.
    Prerequisite: ENV 4001 .
  
  • ENV 5335 Hazardous Waste Management (3)


    Solid And Hazardous Waste Engineering. Legal And Operational Definitions, Characteristics, Amounts Of Hazardous Wastes. Regulatory Technical Aspects Of Hazardous Waste Generation, Transportation, Processing And Disposal. Ethical, Public Policy, Scientific, Engineering, And Technological Issues Relative To The Production, Movement, And Control Of Hazardous Wastes. Philosophy And Procedures For The Studies Of Contemporary Hazardous Waste Issues And Problems.
    Prerequisite: ENV 4341 .
  
  • ENV 5356 Solid Waste Engineering (3)


    Solid And Hazardous Waste Engineering. Source Of Solid Waste, Collection And Transport, And Means Of Disposal, Effects Of Landfills On Groundwater, Requirements Of Federal And State Legislation For Solid Waste Management.
    Prerequisite: ENV 4001 , ENV 4001L ,
  
  • ENV 5407 Water Reuse Engineering (3)


    Course Covers Wastewater Reclamation And Reuse; Treatment Processor And Systems; Monitoring And Control Instrumentation; Health And Social Aspects; Design Of Facilities And Systems.
  
  • ENV 5419 Appl Envir Eng Chmemistry


    This Course Covers Applications Of Fundamentals Principles From General, Organic, And Biological Chemistry To Major Environmental Processes
  
  • ENV 5504 Environmental Engineering Processes and Operations (3)


    Operational And Design Features Of The Physical, Chemical, Thermal, And Biological Treatments Used In Engineering For The Management Of Solid And Hazardous Wastes.
    Prerequisite: ENV 4001  Or Consent Of Instructor.
  
  • ENV 5565 Design of Water Quality Management Facilities (3)


    Analysis Of Operations, Processes, And Systems Used In The Design Of Facilities For Maintaining Water Supply Quality, Wastewater Control, And Aquatic Pollution Control. Design Of Wastewater Collection Systems, Water And Wastewater Treatment Plants, And Systems For Disposal For Residuals From Such Facilities.
    Prerequisite: CWR 4202 , CWR 3201 , CWR 3201L , EES 3040 , EES 3040L .
  
  • ENV 5615 Environmental Impact Analysis (3)


    Analysis Of Various Measures Of Environmental Quality; Impacts On Different Types Of Resources; And Benefit-cost In Environment Impact Assessment.
    Prerequisite: ENV 4001 , ENV 4001L .
  
  • ENV 5617 Environ Eng Sustainability


    This Course Will Explore Theory And Application Of Sustainability Is The Field Of Environmental And Green Engineering; Material Will Cover Sustainable Technologies, Engineering Environmentally Conscious Systems, Life Cycle Analysis, And Environmental Sustainability In Relation To Other Disciplines.

Civil Engineering Geotechnical

  
  • CEG 2202 Site Investigation (3).


    Methods And Procedures Of Surface Mapping And Subsurface Sectioning Including Distance Measurements, Traverse Computations And Topographic Mapping, Photogrammetry, Data Collection, Landform And Terrain Analysis, Field Instrumentation, And Characterization Of Geologic Materials. Use Of Field Equipment And Procedures To Measure Angles And Distance, Photo Interpretation, And Geological Materials Characterization.
    Mac 1113, CCE 3101 .
  
  • CEG 2202L Site Investigation-l


  
  • CEG 3011 Soil Mechanics (3).


    Study Of The Properties Of Soils And Their Behavior Under Stress And Strain Under Idealized Conditions. Deviations From Idealized Conditions Are Discussed.
    Prerequisite: Eng 3331; CEG 2202 , CEG 2202L .
  
  • CEG 3011L Soil Mechanics Lab


  
  • CEG 4111 Foundation Engineering (3).


    Design Of Spread Footings, Pile And Caisson Foundations, Retaining Structures, And Waterfront Structures. Investigation Of Slope Stability. Choice Between Alternative Designs.
    Prerequisite: CEG 4801 .
  
  • CEG 4202 Comp Architecture


  
  • CEG 4701 Environmental Geotechnics (3).


    The Geotechnical Aspects Of Waste Containment And Storage. Aspects Of Design, Construction, And Performance Of Earthen Structures For Storing Or Disposing Waste Or Remediating Contaminated Sites.
    Prerequisite: CEG 3011 .
 

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