2015-2016 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 21, 2024  
2015-2016 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Child and Family Studies

  
  • CFS 335 - Issues and Perspectives in Early Childhood Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Major approaches, theoretical rationale, research bases, and policy issues related to child care and educational models.
    COREQ: CFS 202 
  
  • CFS 345 - The Developing Infant

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 645
    Pregnancy and neonatal and child development from birth to three years. Theory and research findings: biological, psychological, and family. Systematic observations of infants. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 
  
  • CFS 355 - Children’s Learning and Thinking in Culture, Contexts and Application

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Understand how children’s learning and thinking develops from infancy to childhood, and how different settings and environmental interactions influence applications of the learning theories across diverse contexts and cultures.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 OR PSY 205
  
  • CFS 358 - Prosocial & Moral Dvlpmnt

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theories and research on familial, societal, and cultural variables related to pro-social and moral development in infants and young children. Child observation required.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 
  
  • CFS 363 - Intro to Gerontology

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Multidisciplinary overview of phenomenon of human aging. Interrelationships of age-related changes and the contemporary status of older people.
  
  • CFS 365 - Language Development in Children & Families

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 665
    Psycholinguistic theories and child language research.-Social class, cultural, familial, and dialectical influences. Language enrichment programs and assessments. Systematic observations of child language required. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CFS 202  
  
  • CFS 367 - Child and Family in Cross-Cultural Perspectives

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to field methods, the study of childhood, sex roles, and family in cross-cultural perspectives.
  
  • CFS 371 - Latino Families and Children in the United States

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Course explores some of the issues relevant to the understanding of Latino families and their children in the United States.
  
  • CFS 377 - Children/Black Families

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Differences and similarities in environmental influences, parenting styles, cognitive development, and expectations and responsibilities of children within the black family.
  
  • CFS 382 - Immigrant Families and Children

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Family functioning in immigrant families in the United States. Psycho-social adjustment, physical health and well-being, economic conditions, employment patterns, parent-child relationships, schooling, identity, and community relations.
  
  • CFS 387 - Int Rel & Gender Roles

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of marriage and the couple relationship in contemporary society. Relationship development, maintenance, and termination; conflict resolution skills; ethnic/ racial and cultural variations; and issues related to gender.
  
  • CFS 388 - Human Sexuality

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Broad areas of human sexuality: the developmental and social aspects of sexuality as developed within the individual and within relationships; multicultural and multiethnic aspects of human sexuality; and those aspects of sexual behavior which represent alternatives to conventional behavior.
  
  • CFS 389 - Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Preparing students to effectively lead discussion groups on human sexuality and relationships with peers.
    PREREQ: CFS 388 
  
  • CFS 395 - Seminar: Family and Child Intervention

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Opportunities for upper-division students to apply their knowledge bases to economic, political, and social issues that impinge on how children and families can be expected to function in the larger society.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  OR CFS 202 
  
  • CFS 400 - Selected Topics

    Child and Family Studies
    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
  
  • CFS 422 - Work and Family in the 21st Century

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: SOC 422 , WGS 422 
    Examines the social, demographic, and economic forces that are reshaping the boundaries between family and work.
  
  • CFS 423 - Death, Dying & Loss: Child and Family Perspectives

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Systematic understanding of developmental and conceptual framework surrounding children and youths understanding of illness, dying and death. Concepts of bereavement, grief and loss will be examined in the context of child and family development.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  AND CFS 202 
  
  • CFS 425 - Lust, Love and Relationships

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The intricate dynamics of relationships ranging from “for what and why” individuals are attracted to each other to “why and how” individuals become embroiled in seemingly irresolvable conflict across a variety of social contexts.
  
  • CFS 430 - Intervention Models for Infants and Preschoolers

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theory and application of models of assessment and intervention focusing on promoting positive outcomes in the areas of growth, development, health, attachment and adjustment.
  
  • CFS 432 - Foundations and Principles of Early Childhood Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Includes practicum in preschool setting. Developmentally appropriate and integrated learning experiences.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 
    COREQ: CFS 335 
  
  • CFS 433 - Child Practicum

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Seminar and supervised internship in diverse educational and social agencies that serve the needs of children and their families. Applying theory to practice, learning to work within agencies, and identifying career goals.
    PREREQ: CFS 432 
  
  • CFS 447 - Principles and Practices in Parenting

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth examination of major perspective and research on parenting practices and parent-child relationships.
  
  • CFS 448 - Contemp Amer Famly&Commn

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Subsystems of a community. How community resources affect family systems, residential patterns, and other factors with regard to social, geographic and economic mobility.
    PREREQ: CFS 201 
  
  • CFS 452 - Mindfulness in Children and Youth

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CFS 652
    Importance of mindfulness for optimal development in children and youth; school- and community-based interventions that target mindfulness; mindful parenting. Additional work required of graduate students.
  
  • CFS 470 - Experience Credit

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • CFS 479 - Power, Conflict, Violence, and the Family

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: WGS 479 
    Introduction to power and conflict in intimate and familial relations. Neglect, abuse, molestation, rape, battering, and violence.
    PREREQ: CFS 201 
  
  • CFS 486 - Family Life Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 686
    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.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  AND CFS 202 
  
  • CFS 487 - Critical Incidents in Family Development

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Impact of various crises upon the family system: mental and physical health, intellectual disability, alcoholism, death, marital discord, unemployment, etc. Opportunity for investigation of areas of special interest.
    PREREQ: CFS 201 
  
  • CFS 490 - Independent Study

    Child and Family Studies
    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
  
  • CFS 493 - Youth and Family Practicum

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Seminar and supervised internship in the community designed to apply theory to practice by developing skills in working with children, youth and families, learning to work within an organization, and identifying career goals.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  AND CFS 202 
  
  • CFS 494 - Youth and Family Practicum II

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Seminar and supervised internship designed to promote the professional development of human service workers and to identify and implement evidence-based practices with clients in a community setting.
    PREREQ: CFS 493 
  
  • CFS 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    Child and Family Studies
    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
  
  • CFS 534 - Practcm/Early Chldhood Ed

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

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

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

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

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Prepares students to administer, coordinate, promote, consult, and assist in the start-up and development of early childhood program services.

Chemistry

  
  • CHE 103 - Chemistry in the Modern World

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 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 or CHE 150 but not more than one of these.
    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 or CHE 151 but not more than one of these.
    COREQ: CHE 106  OR CHE 109  
  
  • CHE 109 - General Chemistry Lecture I (Honors and Majors)

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    General chemistry for students in the Honors Program, chemistry majors, and others with strong science interests. Quantitative, physical, and inorganic chemistry; applications in current research. Credit is given for CHE 106 or 109 or 150, but not more than one of these.
  
  • CHE 113 - Forensic Science

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to forensic science with focus upon the application of scientific methods and techniques to criminal justice and law. Methods specifically relevant to crime detection and analysis will be presented. Laboratory included.
  
  • CHE 116 - General Chemistry Lecture II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Builds upon the fundamental chemical principles learned in CHE 106 and introduces chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, intermolecular forces, advanced chemical equilibria, oxidation/reduction, and modern materials. Credit is given for CHE 116 or CHE 119, but not both.
    PREREQ: CHE 106  OR CHE 109  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
    COREQ: CHE 117  
  
  • CHE 117 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Noncovalent chemistry, understanding symmetry and chirality, empirical and rational aspects of thermodynamics of dissolving salts equilibrium of buffers and solubility and redox potentials, separation and identification of metal cations. Credit given for CHE 117 or 139 but not both.
    PREREQ: CHE 107  OR CHE 129  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
    COREQ: CHE 116  OR CHE 119  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
  
  • CHE 119 - General Chemistry Lecture II (Honors and Majors)

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For students in the Honors Program, chemistry majors and others with strong science interests. Builds upon the fundamental chemical principles learned in CHE 109. Credit is given for CHE 116 or 119, but not both.
    PREREQ: CHE 106  OR CHE 109  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
  
  • CHE 129 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (Honors and Majors)

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    For Honors, Chemistry majors and others with strong science interests. Introduction to chemical laboratory techniques. Application of modern chemical apparatus and experiments relevant to environmental chemistry. Credit is given for CHE 107 or CHE 129, but not both.
    COREQ: CHE 106  OR CHE 109  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
  
  • CHE 139 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (Honors and Majors)

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to basic and advanced chemical laboratory techniques. Preparation for individual research. Idea development and proposal design. Data analysis and oral presentation skills. Credit is given for CHE 117 or CHE 139, but not both.
    PREREQ: CHE 107  OR CHE 129  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
    COREQ: CHE 116  OR CHE 119  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
  
  • CHE 150 - General Chemistry for Engineers

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Designed for engineering students needing only a single semester of chemistry. Focus on fundamental principles and laws underlying states of matter, nomenclature, periodicity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, thermodynamics, materials properties and electrochemistry. Prepares students for the common section of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam. Credit is given for CHE 150 or CHE 106 or CHE 109, but not more than one of these.
  
  • CHE 275 - Organic Chemistry I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Chemistry of carbon compounds, their nomenclature, structure, stereochemistry, and properties. Introduction to organic reactions and mechanisms.
    PREREQ: CHE 116  OR CHE 119  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
  
  • CHE 276 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Laboratory to accompany CHE 275 . Experiments illustrate modern laboratory techniques in organic chemistry, with an emphasis on basic separations, purifications, and analysis of experimental data. Introduction to organic synthesis.
    PREREQ: CHE 117  OR CHE 139  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
    COREQ: CHE 275 
  
  • CHE 280 - International Course

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
    Repeatable
  
  • CHE 290 - 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 325 - Organic Chemistry II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuation of CHE 275 . Emphasis on reaction and mechanism in organic chemistry, multi-step synthesis, and structural analysis.
    PREREQ: CHE 275 
  
  • CHE 326 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Laboratory to accompany CHE 325 . Further development of organic laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments illustrate principles of organic reactions and structure determination.
    PREREQ: CHE 276 
    COREQ: CHE 325 
  
  • CHE 335 - Chemical and Biochemical Analysis with Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Lecture and laboratory on the theory of quantitative analysis and instrumental techniques and their application to the investigation of chemical and biochemical problems.
    PREREQ: (CHE 116  OR CHE 119  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5) AND (CHE 117  OR CHE 139  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5)
  
  • CHE 346 - Physical Chemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Properties of gases, liquids, and solids. Elementary thermodynamics and chemical applications. Chemical and phase equilibrium. Laws of solutions.
    PREREQ: (CHE 116  OR CHE 119  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5) AND (MAT 286  OR MAT 296 )
    COREQ: PHY 212 
  
  • CHE 347 - Physical-Analytical Chem Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Foundation of experimental techniques in physical and analytical chemistry. Introduction to instrument design, simple electronics, and error analysis. Construction of a pH meter, computer simulation of Maxwell distribution, and additional experiments focusing on basic concepts.
    PREREQ: CHE 275  AND CHE 276 
    COREQ: CHE 346 
  
  • CHE 356 - Physical Chemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Electrochemistry. Introduction to quantum mechanics, molecular structure spectra. Basic statistical mechanics. Chemical kinetics and structure of condensed phases.
    PREREQ: CHE 346 
  
  • CHE 357 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Reinforcement of basic principles taught in CHE 347 by completion of well-selected, modern physical chemistry experiments.
    PREREQ: CHE 347 
    COREQ: CHE 356 
  
  • CHE 400 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • CHE 411 - Inorganic Chemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 611
    Descriptive and structural inorganic chemistry and underlying principles.
    PREREQ: CHE 116  OR CHE 119  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
  
  • CHE 412 - Metals in Medicine

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 612
    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.
    PREREQ: CHE 474 
  
  • CHE 414 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 614
    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.
    PREREQ: CHE 325 
  
  • CHE 422 - Inorganic Laboratory Technique

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 622
    Basic experimental techniques used in inorganic chemistry.
    PREREQ: CHE 411 
  
  • CHE 427 - Organic Chemistry of Biological Molecules

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 627
    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.
    PREREQ: CHE 325 
  
  • CHE 436 - Advanced Physical Chemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 636
    Applications of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics to chemical bonding, molecular properties, chemical kinetics, structure of matter, spectroscopy.
    PREREQ: CHE 356 
  
  • CHE 444 - Forensic Chemical Analysis

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: FSC 444 
    Lecture content, delivered online, and laboratory on analytical methods of forensic chemistry. Underlying theory and direct experience in various chemical tests and spectroscopic methods. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: (CHE 116  OR CHE 119  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5) AND (CHE 117  OR CHE 139  OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5)
  
  • CHE 450 - Introduction to Chemical Research

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-4 credit(s) Every semester
    Research problem carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 6 time(s), 16 credits maximum
  
  • CHE 467 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry Research Laboratory

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Research on well-focused projects which will be supervised by physical chemistry faculty.
    PREREQ: CHE 357
  
  • CHE 470 - Experience Credit

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  
  • CHE 474 - Structural and Physical Biochemistry

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CHE 674
    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.
    PREREQ: CHE 325 
  
  • CHE 477 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: BCM 477 
    Double Numbered with: CHE 677
    Experimental methods for biologically synthesizing and chemically purifying macromolecules in order to analyze their structure and function, including: polymerase chain reaction; site-directed mutagenesis; Protein expression and purification; nucleic acid and protein electrophoresis. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CHE 474  OR BIO 326  OR BIO 575
  
  • CHE 490 - 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 499 - Honors Capstone Project

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

Chinese

  
  • CHI 101 - Chinese I

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in CHI 101 after earning credit for CHI 102, CHI 201, CHI 202 or higher.
  
  • CHI 102 - Chinese II

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 102 after earning credit for CHI 201, CHI 202, or higher.
    PREREQ: CHI 101 
  
  • CHI 201 - Chinese III

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 201 after earning credit for CHI 202 or higher.
    PREREQ: CHI 102 
  
  • CHI 202 - Chinese IV

    College of Arts and Sciences
    4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Continuing proficiency-based course which further refines and expands linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Incorporates reading, discussing, and analyzing texts as a bases for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 202 after earning credit for a course higher than CHI 202.
    PREREQ: CHI 201 
  
  • CHI 301 - Chinese V

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Fifth in the sequence of continuing proficiency-based courses that refine and expand previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese.
    PREREQ: CHI 202 
  
  • CHI 302 - Chinese VI

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Sixth in the sequence of continuing proficiency-based courses that refine and expand previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese.
    PREREQ: CHI 301 
  
  • CHI 400 - Selected Topics

    College of Arts and Sciences
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  
  • CHI 401 - Advanced Chinese III

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Communicative Chinese for advanced learners. Emphasis on development and solidification of communicative ability and competence in paragraph-level composition and expression.
  
  • CHI 402 - Advanced Chinese IV

    College of Arts and Sciences
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    A continuation of CHI 401. Communicative Chinese for advanced learners. Further development and solidification of communicative ability in paragraph-level composition and expression.

Civil Engineering

  
  • CIE 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
  
  • CIE 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  OR CHE 151  AND MAT 296  
  
  • CIE 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.
  
  • CIE 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 397  AND ECS 221 
  
  • CIE 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 485 OR 331
  
  • CIE 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: ECS 325 
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 331 
  
  • CIE 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: ECS 325 
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 337 
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 274 
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 327  OR MAE 341 
  
  • CIE 372 - Project Layout and Site Planning

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Construction surveying; cut and fill calculations; route surveying; GPS methods; site planning and layout issues. Project-oriented course includes CAD applications in civil engineering and field work with modern surveying equipment and software.
    PREREQ: CIE 272 
  
  • CIE 401 - Construction Engineering and Project Management

    College of Engineering and Computer Science
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CIE 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.
  
  • CIE 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: CIE 331 
  
  • CIE 442 - 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 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.
    PREREQ: (CIE 327  OR MAE 341 ) AND CIE 341 
 

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