2018-2019 Graduate Course Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Child and Family Studies

  
  • CFS 682 - Development in Immigrant & Refugee Families

    Human Development and Family Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 482
    Family functioning in immigrant and refugee families. Psychosocial adjustment, physical health and well-being, economic conditions, employment patterns, parent-child relationships, schooling, identity, and community relations. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CFS 686 - Family Life Education

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

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

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

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

    Child and Family Studies
    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
  
  • CFS 732 - Research Methods/CFS II

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Issues and problems of developmental and interactional analysis. Design of studies, development of measurement categories, and analyses of data. Doctoral student or permission of instructor.
    PREREQ: CFS 622  AND CFS 631 
  
  • CFS 736 - Development of Self-Regulation in Children and Youth

    Human Development and Family Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Foundation in the development of regulatory process in children; different facets of self-regulation; effortful control, executive function, and emotional regulation; predictors of self-regulation and benefits of these skills
  
  • CFS 747 - Parenting Research Seminar

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

    Child and Family Studies
    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
  
  • CFS 830 - Sem Child Development

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

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

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

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s)
    Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 996 - Masters Project

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s)
  
  • CFS 997 - Masters Thesis

    Human Development and Family Science
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Masters Thesis
  
  • CFS 999 - Dissertation

    Child and Family Studies
    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable 14 time(s), 15 credits maximum

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 533 - The Science and Artisanship of Glass

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) Every semester
    Primarily for students in the science field. Covers history of scientific glass, different composition, safety and uses. Students will learn how to form glass in a flame. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CHE 546 - Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BEN 638 , BIO 638 , CEN 638 , PHY 638 
    In this seminar course on soft and biological materials and interfaces, teams from science and engineering will identify, discuss and assess current articles from the literature. Writing skills related to publishing peer-reviewed research are introduced.
  
  • CHE 645 - Quantum Mechanics in Chemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    The fundamentals of quantum mechanics with application to simple systems, complex atoms, and molecules.
  
  • CHE 655 - Quantum Chemistry & Advanced Quantum Mechanics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Fundamentals of quantum chemistry, molecular bonding (e.g., MO-SCF, C.I.), time-dependent phenomena, scattering, density matrices.
    PREREQ: CHE 645
  
  • CHE 656 - Chemical Thermodynamics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Phenomenological approach. Chemical equilibria and solution behavior. Principles of molecular thermodynamics introduced.
  
  • CHE 666 - Statistical Mechanics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Quantum-statistical treatment in terms of canonical and grand canonical ensembles of systems of noninteracting and interacting particles. Chemical applications of statistical thermodynamics, elementary theory of transportation processes, fluctuations, and irreversible processes.
  
  • CHE 674 - Structural and Physical Biochemistry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable
  
  • CHE 999 - Doctoral Dissertation

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-15 credit(s) Every semester
    Repeatable

Chinese

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

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

Civil Engineering

  
  • CIE 529 - Risk Anlys in Civ Engin

    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
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 331
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 331
  
  • CIE 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.
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 338
    COREQ: CIE 443
  
  • CIE 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
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 338
  
  • CIE 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.
  
  • CIE 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
  
  • CIE 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
  
  • CIE 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 123) OR (CHE 106 AND 107 AND 275) OR (CHE 109 AND 129)
  
  • CIE 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.
  
  • CIE 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.
  
  • CIE 561 - Air Resources I

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

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

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

    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: CIE 327 AND CIE 342
    Repeatable
  
  • CIE 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 CIE 341
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 337
  
  • CIE 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
  
  • CIE 600 - 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
  
  • CIE 601 - Construction Engineering and Project Management

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CIE 401
    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.
  
  • CIE 629 - Reliability of Civil Systems

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Probability-based risk assessment. Probability modeling of load and resistance processes. Probability distribution and cumulative density functions. Extreme value problems. First and second order reliability analyses of series and parallel civil engineering systems.
  
  • CIE 631 - Classical and Matrix Structural Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Analysis of cables and arches using classical method. Linear and nonlinear analyses of trusses and frames using matrix method. Modeling and analysis of special structures.
  
  • CIE 632 - Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Dynamic response of single- and multi-degree-of-freedom structures. Time domain and frequency domain analyses. Linear and nonlinear systems. Applications to earthquake engineering. Blast loading and soil-structure interaction effects.
    PREREQ: CIE 631  
  
  • CIE 633 - Finite Element Analysis

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

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

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

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

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

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Shear strength of soils. Bearing capacity and slope stability analyses. Earth pressures and analysis of retaining structures. Soil dynamics.
  
  • CIE 639 - Sustainable Development and Infrastructure Management

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: ECS 636
    Introduction to public infrastructure systems. Management of infrastructure systems. Monitoring, planning, design, construction, maintenance/rehabilitation and operation. Emphasis on water, storm water, waste water, transportation, electrical power distribution and telecommunications systems.
  
  • CIE 641 - Seepage & Earth Dam Desgn

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Types of earth dams. Method of construction. Case histories. Stability of dams. Seepage-flow nets. Effective stress analysis. Darcy’s law. Estimation of flow. Design of filters. Instrumentation. Design of dams for earthquake forces.
    PREREQ: CIE 337
  
  • CIE 642 - Treatment Processes in Environmental Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3-4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CIE 442
    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.
  
  • CIE 643 - Transportation Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CIE 443
    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 CIE 643.
  
  • CIE 648 - Building Environmental Modeling and Simulations

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 658  
    Building environmental analysis; contaminant source and sink models; single-zone, multizone, and computational fluid dynamics models.
    PREREQ: MAE 341 AND MAE 355
  
  • CIE 649 - Building Materials and Envelope

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: MAE 659 
    Understanding of heat, air and moisture transfer effects on building envelope/enclosure through linking material properties, assembly design and hygorthermal performance with structural and mechanical considerations. Introduction to advanced computational tools for building enclosures.
  
  • CIE 651 - Physical-Chemical Process

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Principles used in the analysis and design of physical-chemical water/waste-treatment processes.
  
  • CIE 652 - Biologicl Waste Treatment

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Theories and Advanced design concepts for aerobic, anoxic and anaerobic system applications.
  
  • CIE 653 - Applied Aquatic Chemistry

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
    Principles of aquatic chemistry applied to the solution of environmental engineering problems. Includes acid-base, carbonate, precipitation-dissolution, coordination, and oxidation-reduction chemistry.
    PREREQ: CIE 471 OR CIE 671 
  
  • CIE 657 - Biogeochemistry

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s)
    Double Numbered with: CIE 457
    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.
  
  • CIE 659 - Advanced Hydrology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Development of advanced theories of hydrologic action: precipitation frequencies, precipitation-runoff relations, magnitude and frequency of maxima and minima; interpretation and application of these theories.
  
  • CIE 660 - Seminar Civil Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    0 credit(s) Every semester
    Research report presentations by students and visiting specialists in civil engineering and associated sciences and professions. Required each semester of all M.C.E. candidates.
    Repeatable
  
  • CIE 662 - Chem/Soil & Natural Srfcs

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    General principles. Chemical properties of soils, nature of surfaces, soil formation, soil minerals, and mechanisms regulating solute chemistry in soil solutions.
  
  • CIE 663 - Introduction to Sustainable Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CIE 463
    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.
  
  • CIE 666 - Design of Concrete Bridges

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Analysis and design of highway concrete bridges. Bridge economics, aesthetics, construction, load distribution, and design using load resistance factor design (LRFD). Analysis of stresses and deformations, and the relation to AASHTO-LRFD Design Specifications.
  
  • CIE 671 - Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 661 
    Double Numbered with: CIE 471
    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.
  
  • CIE 672 - Applied Env Microbiology

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: CEN 672 
    Double Numbered with: CIE 472
    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.
  
  • CIE 673 - Transp Procss/Env Engrng

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
    Double Numbered with: CIE 473
    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: CIE 327 OR MAE 341, CIE 341
  
  • CIE 674 - Environmental Health Engineering

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CIE 474
    An introduction to the relationship between human health and environmental processes. Toxicological effects of air, water and soil pollution. Approaches to risk assessment. Engineering approaches to minimize environmental health risks.
 

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