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BIO 360L - Modern Microscopy Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for BIO 360 .
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BIO 370 - Neurobiology
Credits: 3
Organization and function of the vertebrate nervous system from the tissue to the organismal levels, with focus on cellular and molecular neurobiology. Main topics include the electrochemical bases of neural communication, cellular bases of sensations, motor behaviors, and homeostasis. Students will read primary literature.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 151 or BIO 171 required; CHEM 121 or CHEM 131 recommended.
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BIO 375 - Human Anatomy
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.
Human Anatomy provides advanced students with in-depth anatomical training at the microscopic and gross (macroscopic) level. While performing cadaver dissections, students learn about the structures of the human body, their integration, and most importantly, variation among humans. The course will include an introduction to anatomical terms, human histology, movement, and the anatomy of the major body systems: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 152 or BIO 172 .
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BIO 380 - Principles of Human Physiology
Credits: 3
A study of the function of and interactions between organ systems and the mechanisms that regulate their physiology. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of homeostasis and an introduction to disease physiology and drug actions. Not open to students with credit for BIO 151 or BIO 152 .
Prerequisite(s): BIO 172 and junior standing.
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BIO 420 - Developmental Biology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
An introduction to the descriptive and analytic study of animal development and growth, with emphasis on vertebrate animals. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 270 .
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BIO 420L - Developmental Biology Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for BIO 420 .
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BIO 430 - Plant Biology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
An introduction to the principles and methods of plant systematics and their use in the understanding of plant form, function, and natural history. Laboratories emphasize how genomics is shaping views of plant evolution. Laboratory work will also include a survey of plant taxonomy with an emphasis on the flora of the Midwest. Field trips required.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 270 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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BIO 430L - Plant Biology Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for BIO 430 .
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BIO 435 - Insect Biology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
A study of the biology of insects including their morphology, reproduction, feeding behaviors, and evolutionary successes. The lab requires an insect collection and collecting field trips are required.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 172 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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BIO 440 - Ecology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+4, 4 Cr.
A study of organisms in relationship to their physical and biotic environment. There is considerable field work in local terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Field trips are required. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 172 and preferably a prior field course.
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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BIO 445 - Forensic Biology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
A study of the biological fields associated with forensic science. Forensic entomology, anthropology, botany, taphonomy, and serology will be discussed in detail. The laboratory will focus on field collection techniques and evidence recovery of biological specimens. Field trips are required.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 172 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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BIO 450 - Molecular Biology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
A study of the molecular basis of genetic interactions and processes in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Laboratories emphasize standard microbiological techniques as well as recent advances in gene cloning and molecular genetics.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 270 and CHEM 221 .
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BIO 450L - Molecular Biology Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for BIO 450 .
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BIO 460 - Cell Biology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
A study of the fundamental physiological activities of animal and plant cells and tissues. The course includes lectures, assigned readings, and laboratory work in cell structure, organelles, energy transformation, membrane transport, excitability, contraction, and signal transduction.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 270 and CHEM 221 .
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BIO 460L - Cell Biology Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for BIO 460 .
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BIO 486 - Internship in Biological Science
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 2
Students gain experience in biology by working for private or public research/diagnostic labs, state or federal agencies, environmental consulting firms, nonprofit environmental groups, or other appropriate organizations. Final written report required. This course may not be counted toward a major or a minor in this department. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): major or minor in biology and consent of the chair of the department.
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BIO 490 - Biological Topics
Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 4
A consideration of various topics in biology through lectures, laboratory work, field work, and conferences. The topics are related to staff and student interests. May be taken more than once if topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): certain topics may have specific course requirements.
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BIO 493 - Seminar in Biology
Credits: 1
Student and staff presentation and discussion of selected topics in biology. Current topics are Animal Behavior, Biological Controversies, Embryology, Immunology, and Diet and Disease. Intended for seniors. Normally three topics are offered each semester so that during a two-year period a broad spectrum of topics is available. A maximum of four seminars (on different topics) may be credited toward graduation. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours in Biology or consent of the chair of the department; certain topics may have specific course prerequisites.
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BIO 494 - Premedical Arts Colloquium
Credits: 0
Also offered as: CHEM 494 .
All Pre-Medical Arts students are encouraged to register for this course every semester. May not be counted for a major or minor. S/U grade.
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BIO 496 - Research in Biology
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 2
Special research problems. May be repeated for additional credit. S/U grade optional.
Prerequisite(s): 12 credit hours of biology, prior approval of a supervising instructor and the chair of the department is required.
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BIO 497 - Honors Work in Biology
Credits: 3
Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Biology if BIO 498 is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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BIO 498 - Honors Candidacy in Biology
Credits: 3
Continuation of BIO 497 .
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s, approval required.
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BIO 499 - Biology Colloquium
Credits: 0
Biology majors and minors are encouraged to register for this course. Colloquium presents insights into the living world beyond the material found in regular course offerings. S/U grade.
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BLAW 204 - Legal Environment of Business
Credits: 3
A study of the legal and regulatory climate that has a major impact on the operation of business entities. Attention is directed not only to legal but also to ethical issues confronting the manager in today’s global economy.
Prerequisite(s): completion of 12 credit hours.
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BLAW 404 - Business Law
Credits: 3
A study of various areas of the law that affect the commercial community. The scope of this course includes the law of contracts, sales, agency, business associations, and issues related to corporate social responsibility.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing and BLAW 204 .
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BUS 100 - The Business Experience
Credits: 3
This course provides students with an overview of today’s business world, with a particular emphasis on values-based issues and perspectives. Students will learn to view a business not simply in terms of its financial performance, but also its social and environmental impacts. The course includes assessment and skills development components designed to help students improve some of the softer skills they will need for professional success.
Prerequisite(s): Students must also register for a corresponding lab of the course for assessment.
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BUS 100L - The Business Experience Lab
Credits: 0
This lab will involve approximately one half-day of assessment activities. Students will participate in a series of exercises designed to evaluate their skill level in a variety of behavioral dimensions (e.g., communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills). Students will subsequently receive a personalized, detailed report. A $60-70 fee is required of all students to be paid to Collegiate Assessment Partners, who administer the materials and results.
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BUS 115 - Business Applications/Decision-Making
Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction into business software applications used to integrate business processes and support decision-making. Topics introduced include data classification, data management, decision modeling, and analytics used in processing, organizing, analyzing, and communicating information to improve decision-making. The course uses current software applications and provides students the opportunity to gain software skills necessary to apply to business problems.
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BUS 190 - Topics in Business
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to business is to be offered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): will vary depending on topics being covered.
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BUS 205 - Business Statistics
Credits: 3
A course in the elements of statistical inference and the application of statistical methods to business problems. Content includes descriptive statistics, discrete distributions, continuous distributions, sampling distributions, hypotheses tests, and regression analysis. Emphasis will be placed on framing, interpretation, and application of the statistical tools to business problems.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 124 .
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BUS 290 - Topics in Business
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to business. Offered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): will vary depending on topics being covered.
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BUS 320 - SAP Cncpts, Config, & Mgmt
Credits: 3
This course provides an in depth understanding of enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems, and addresses how integrated information systems improve business operations. Students will be studying concepts and receive practical experience on configuration of business processes using SAP ERP software.
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BUS 390 - Topics in Business
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to business. Offered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): will vary depending on topics being covered.
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BUS 420 - SAP Finance & Controlling
Credits: 3
This course teaches the fundamentals needed to understand data integration across different departments and addresses how integrated information systems improve business operations. The course is heavily focused on the Financial and Controlling module of SAP.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 320 .
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BUS 475 - Business Policy & Strategy
Credits: 3
Capstone business course. The development of the administrative perspective on management, including establishing and analyzing policy and strategy in various settings, as well as the relationships between administrative decision making and important social and ethical issues. Integrative approach uses case method to explore executive decision making in the global marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): final semester senior standing, FIN 304 , SCM 304 , MGT 304 , and MKT 304 . Students must also register for a corresponding lab of the course for assessment.
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BUS 475L - Business Policy & Strategy Lab
Credits: 0
This lab will involve approximately one-half day of assessment activities. Students will participate in a series of exercises, similar to those done during the freshman year in BUS-100L, designed to evaluate their skill level in a variety of behavioral dimensions (e.g. communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills). Students will then subsequently receive a personalized, detailed report. These results can then be used to assess the growth of the individual in their academic program. A $60-70 fee is required of all students to be paid to Collegiate Assessment Partners, who administer the materials and results.
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CC 110A - Texts and Contexts I: First Half Fall SE, Human Thought
Credits: 3
Critical reading, discussion, and writing about great works in religious, philosophical, and literary traditions. The close reading of classic primary texts is accompanied by a survey of the wider aspects of the historical epoch or milieu appropriate to each text. The course includes both plenary lectures and discussion seminars. The course is graded S/U only, though advisory grades (A-F) are given throughout the course. S/U grade.
General Education: Partially fulfills the CORE General Education requirement.
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CC 110B - Texts and Contexts I: 2nd Half Fall, Human Thought
Credits: 3
A continuation of CC 110A . The course is graded S/U only, though advisory grades (A-F) are given throughout the course. S/U grade.
General Education: May fulfill the Humanities: Philosophy General Education requirement.
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CC 110L - Drama Lab Fall Semester
Credits: 1
Based on themes and ideas discovered in readings for CC 110, the CC first-year class creates, stages, and performs an original play with music. Participation in the drama lab is graded A-F.
General Education: Partially fulfills the CORE General Education requirement.
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CC 111L - Drama Lab Practicum
Credits: 1
This practicum is designed to provide additional credit for first-year students who take on substantive additional responsibilities in CC 110L Drama Lab-including but not limited to: script writing and editing, lead roles in acting or music, stage management, etc. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): Must be taken concurrently with CC 110L . Requirement consent of the Drama Coordinator and the CC dean.
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CC 115A - Texts and Contexts II: 1st SP
Credits: 3
Critical reading, discussion, and writing about great works in religious, philosophical, and literary traditions. The close reading of classic primary texts is accompanied by a survey of the wider aspects of the historical epoch or milieu appropriate to each text. The course includes both plenary lectures and discussion seminars. Graded A-F.
General Education: Partially fulfills the CORE General Education requirement.
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CC 115B - Texts and Contexts Ii: 2nd Sp
Credits: 3
Each student chooses from seminar topics offered by the program faculty. Each student conducts a major investigation of a problem formulated within the seminar and completes a substantive research paper as a final project. Graded A-F.
General Education: May fulfill the Social Sciences General Education requirement.
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CC 115L - Debate Lab Spring Semester
Credits: 1
The CC first-year class divides into teams to research, explain, and argue for and against propositions concerning significant current international, national, regional, and campus issues in Oxford-style debates. Participation in the debate lab is graded A-F.
General Education: Partially fulfills the CORE General Education requirement.
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CC 201 - Christ College Symposium
Credits: 0
Presentations and discussions of items and topics of special interest to members of the Christ College community. Christ College sophomores, juniors, and seniors are expected to register for the course when in residence. Only Christ College members may register for the course, but all students are welcome to attend. S/U grade.
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CC 205 - Word and Image
Credits: 3
A study of selected literary, philosophical, and religious texts, with special emphasis on the relationship of these texts to works of art. These classic texts are read, analyzed, and discussed in seminar settings, supplemented by a weekly plenary session devoted to lectures and discussions of visual images.
Prerequisite(s): CC 115 or CORE 115 and membership in Christ College or consent of the dean.
General Education: May fulfill the Humanities: Fine Arts General Education requirement.
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CC 215 - The Christian Tradition
Credits: 3
A study of one or more major topics in the history of Christian thought, with attention to the ways that these topics have been addressed by the Scriptures, classics in theological discourse, and other significant writings.
Prerequisite(s): CC 115 or CORE 115 and membership in Christ College or consent of the dean.
General Education: Fulfills the THEO 200 General Education requirement. Some sections of this course may be used to fulfill the Writing Intensive Course (WIC) General Education Requirement.
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CC 255 - Interpretation: Self, Culture, and, Society
Credits: 3
A study of principles of interpretation in the social sciences and relevant classic texts and theories. The course examines some basic interpretive problems using selected areas such as psychology, social theory, literature, anthropology, and history.
Prerequisite(s): CC 115 or CORE 115 and membership in Christ College or consent of the dean.
General Education: May fulfill the Social Sciences General Education requirement.
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CC 300 - Seminar
Credits: 3
Each semester Christ College offers numerous seminars dealing with themes of social, intellectual, cultural, spiritual, or artistic importance. These courses are interdisciplinary in nature and are frequently cross-listed with academic departments in other colleges of the University. Seminars may focus on topics, historical periods, or persons, but are not limited to these designations. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): membership in Christ College or consent of the dean.
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CC 325 - Seminar
Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 4
Each semester Christ College offers a range of interdisciplinary seminars taught by Christ College faculty dealing with themes of social, intellectual, cultural, spiritual, or artistic importance. Seminars may focus on topics, historical periods, or persons, but are not limited to these designations. As a capstone for the Christ College curriculum, CC 325 seminars all include an interdisciplinary paper assignment. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): membership in Christ College or consent of the dean.
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CC 455 - Inquiry in the Liberal Arts
Credits: 3
A course in the theory and practice of the liberal arts. Students in this course collaborate with instructors as tutorial assistants in CC 110. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): CC 110 or CC 115, membership in Christ College, and consent of the dean.
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CC 486 - Drama Lab Internship
Credits: 1
This internship is designed to provide credit for upper-level students who take on a leadership role in the CC 110L Drama Lab. Students enrolled in CC 486 will work alongside the Drama Coordinator and Drama Lab staff to gain experience in various aspects of creating a drama production depending on their areas of interest, including: scripting, music composition and direction, casting, set design, and overall management of a production. May be repeated for a total of 2 credit hours. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the dean.
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CC 487 - Debate Coach Internship
Credits: 1
This internship is designed to provide credit for upper-level students who would like to coach a debate team for CC 115L Debate Lab. Students enrolled in CC 487 will work with the Debate Coordinator to gain experience organizing debate teams, shepherding research, and speech writing. May be repeated for a total of 2 credit hours. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the dean.
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CC 495 - Independent Study Project
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
A special independent study project arranged with a member of the faculty. Approval of this project must be obtained from the faculty prior to registration.
Prerequisite(s): membership in Christ College and consent of the dean.
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CC 499 - Senior Colloquium
Credits: 1
A capstone, integrative experience for seniors in which students give shape to the substance of their lives through autobiographical narrative, and reflect upon the character and meaning of their future work.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing, membership in Christ College, and consent of the dean.
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CE 151 - Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
This introductory course will provide students with a basic understanding of the features and consideration associated with the operation of a computer-aided drafting (CAD) system. Students will be introduced to drafting standards and practices in the context of a range of civil engineering disciplines.
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CE 151L - Construction Surveying Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for CE 151 .
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CE 202 - Statistical Applications in Civil, Engineering
Credits: 3
An introduction to the primary statistical and probabilistic models used in the collection and interpretation of civil engineering data. The focus is on summary techniques, regression models, application of the Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals, and recurrence intervals. Monte Carlo simulation techniques are used to estimate the failure likelihood of a civil engineering system.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 132 .
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CE 212 - Materials Engineering
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+3, 3 Cr.
Study of the composition, production, properties, and behavior of structural materials such as aggregate, concrete, steel, and timber. Introduction to the use of standardized test methods and data analysis. Laboratory exercises include determination of aggregate properties, concrete mixture design, properties of hardened concrete, properties of ductile metals, and properties of clear wood. Written reports for laboratory exercises are required. Field trips may be required.
Corequisite(s): CE 213 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CE 215 .
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CE 212L - Materials Engineering Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for CE 212 .
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CE 213 - Techn and Prfsnl Wrtng in Cvl & Envrnmtl, Civil Engineering
Credits: 1
Students will be introduced to technical writing in civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on laboratory reports, and to professional writing such as memoranda and business letters.
Corequisite(s): sophomore standing in the Civil Engineering Department or consent of the chair of the department.
General Education: This course fulfills the Writing Intensive Course General Education requirement.
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CE 215 - Mechanics of Materials
Credits: 3
Also offered as: ME 215 and PHYS 215 .
Concepts of stress and strain, stress-strain relationships, states of plane stress and strain at a point; elementary analysis of stress distributions and deformations for axial loading of prismatic members, torsional loading of circular shafts and bending of beams, combined loading; plastic elastic action, and an introduction to statically indeterminate problems.
Prerequisite(s): GE 109 .
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CE 216 - Introduction to Structural Engineering
Credits: 3
An introduction to the behavior, analysis, and design of structures. Topics will include design criteria, loads, analysis of structural members and systems using classical hand methods and computer software, and design with various material types (e.g., steel, concrete, timber, masonry).
Prerequisite(s): CE 215 .
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CE 252 - Introduction to Transportation, Engineering
Credits: 3
Topics include transportation system characteristics, transportation demand, transportation planning, transportation engineering studies, human and vehicle design factors, traffic flow and operations, signing and marking, and safety. While highway modes occupy a majority of the time due to their relative importance, other modes such as rail, air, and water will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 240 or CE 202 .
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CE 281 - Geology for Civil and Envrnmtl Engineers
Credits: 3
A study of the structure of the Earth, including minerals, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Also discussed are plate tectonics and its relationship to volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain building. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply their knowledge of geology to civil engineering projects.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing in the Civil Engineering Department or consent of the chair of the department.
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CE 290 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 4
Seven weeks or semester. The investigation of civil engineering topics of special interest. Offered upon sufficient demand.
Prerequisite(s): depend on topics offered.
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CE 299 - Sophomore Honor Studies in Civil, Engineering
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study of an advanced topic in civil engineering. Available by invitation only.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the Civil Engineering Department.
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CE 317 - Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Credits: 3
Design of reinforced concrete members and structures. Topics will include the design of members for compression, flexure and shear, deflections, bond and anchorage, and footings. Additional topics may include the design of one-way slabs and the design of reinforced concrete frames. ACI strength design methods are used.
Prerequisite(s): CE 216 .
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CE 318 - Design of Steel Structures
Credits: 3
Design of steel members and structures. Topics will include the design of members for tension, compression, flexure and shear, and the design of simple connections. Additional topics may include the design of composite members and the design of steel frames. LRFD methods are used.
Prerequisite(s): CE 216 .
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CE 320 - Soil Mechanics
Credits: 4
The study of index, mechanical, and hydraulic properties of soils. Soil identification, compaction, shear strength, consolidation, vertical stress distribution, and flow through porous media. Principles of laboratory identification and testing of soils. Site investigation and in situ testing.
Prerequisite(s): CE 215 .
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CE 320L - Soil Mechanics Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for CE 320 .
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CE 322 - Soil and Foundation Engineering
Credits: 3
A continuation of CE 320 . Lateral earth pressures, retaining wall design, elastic stress distribution, settlement, and bearing capacity of foundation systems. Sizing of shallow and deep foundation systems.
Prerequisite(s): CE 320 .
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CE 334 - Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
An examination of fluid properties, fluids at rest, and fluids in motion. Conservation of mass, and the energy and momentum principles are utilized along with dimensional analysis and similitude. Applications include pumps, flow in conduits, lift and drag, pipe networks, and hydraulic model studies. Integrated with the fluid mechanics per se are principles of mechanics/dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 132 , CE 213 and CE 215 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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CE 334L - Fluid Mechanics Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for CE 334 .
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CE 335 - Hydrology
Credits: 3
Introduction to surface water hydrology: hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff, rainfall-runoff relationships, uniform flow in open channels, stream flow measurements, hydrologic routing, hydrologic modeling, hydrologic probability, storm water management, storm sewer design, and applications.
Prerequisite(s): CE 334 .
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CE 351 - Programming and Numerical Methods
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CE 351L - Programming and Numerical Methods
Credits: 0
Course will cover programming/numerical methods/computer modeling and students will apply methods to help solve engineering applications. Students will learn how to program in MATLAB and use their evolving programming skills to implement numerical solutions for problems of interest to civil and environmental engineers. Topics will include root finding, numerical integration, GUI development, arrays and matrices, systems of linear equations, nonlinear ODE boundary value problems, numerical differentiation with finite difference method, detention basin routing, initial value problems, and Runge-Kutta routing problems.
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CE 354 - Desgn of Transportation Facilities
Credits: 3
Infrastructure and associated needs for transportation facilities. Highway geometric design and the necessary design aids will be a major focus of the class, but other facilities will also be addressed, particularly rail and airport design. Other topics will include pavement design and the explicit incorporation of safety into the design process.
Prerequisite(s): CE 151 and CE 252 .
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CE 364 - Environmental Engineering I
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+3, 4 Cr.
Introductory study of water treatment practices common to urban areas. Laboratory principles and methods related to safety, sampling, data analysis, and measurement of selected physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of water and wastewater are introduced. Field trips are required.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 116 .
Corequisite(s): CE 334
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CE 364L - Environmental Engr I Lab
Credits: 0
The 3-hour laboratory component for CE 364 .
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CE 365 - Environmental Engineering II
Credits: 3
Introductory study of physical, chemical, and biological processes for the treatment of domestic wastewater and the design of wastewater treatment unit operations.
Prerequisite(s): CE 364
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CE 399 - Junior Honor Studies in Civil, Engineering
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study of an advanced topic in civil engineering. Available by invitation only.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the Civil Engineering Department.
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CE 415 - Advanced Structural Analysis
Credits: 3
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures using energy and/or matrix methods. Direct stiffness and flexibility methods are discussed as are a variety of applications in structural analysis software including response to time-dependent loading such as blasts, earthquakes, etc.
Prerequisite(s): CE 216 .
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CE 418 - Design of Masonry Structures
Credits: 3
Analysis and design of masonry structural system components. The use of appropriate specifications in design. Design projects may be required.
Prerequisite(s): CE 216 .
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CE 419 - Prestressed Concrete
Credits: 3
Analysis and design of prestressed concrete members and structures. Topics will include flexural stresses, flexural strength, shear strength, loss of prestress, and deflections. Field trips may be required.
Prerequisite(s): CE 317 .
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CE 421 - Geotechnical Aspects of Earthquake, Engineering
Credits: 3
Causative mechanisms of earthquake, earthquake magnitudes, ground motion, effect of local soil conditions on motions. Response of soils to seismic loading, liquefaction phenomena and analysis of pore pressure development, laboratory and in-situ testing for seismic loading.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 240 or CE 202 , and CE 320 .
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CE 422 - Advanced Soil Mechanics
Credits: 3
The behavior of soil examined from a fundamental soil perspective. Review of methods of testing to define soil strength and response for clays, sands, and silts; rationale for choosing shear strength and deformation parameters for soils for design application.
Prerequisite(s): CE 320 .
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CE 436 - Water Resources Engineering
Credits: 3
Application of the principles of fluid mechanics to analysis and design of water resources projects. Potential topics include branching pipes, water towers in pipe networks, manifolds, open-channel hydraulics, culvert design, water hammer, reservoirs, and water law, and wells.
Prerequisite(s): CE 334 or ME 373 .
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CE 437 - Urban Stormwater Management
Credits: 3
Urbanization typically increases the volume of stormwater runoff and degrades water quality. This effect of urbanization on the quantity and quality of stormwater water runoff will be investigated as will methods used to measure and reduce this impact. This course will address the special case of urban hydrology for small watersheds and the management of stormwater quality and quantity.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CE 335 .
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CE 442 - Contruction Engineering
Credits: 3
An introduction to construction management issues such as project delivery systems, construction scheduling, construction estimating, project documents, and legal issues.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.
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CE 456 - Railroad Design and Operations
Credits: 3
Essential elements of railroad facility design and operations, with the objective of providing students with a more detailed understanding of railroad functions, design, construction, and operations. The design aspect of the course will include route location, track structure, design and construction of main lines and terminal facilities, maintenance-of-way operations such as track inspection and right-of-way maintenance, railroad bridges and bridge loadings, and drainage requirements. The operations aspect of the course will include basic train handling, train operating characteristics, train makeup and types of trains, train dispatching, yard and terminal operations, and signaling.
Prerequisite(s): CE 354 .
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CE 457 - Traffic Engineering
Credits: 3
Fundamental traits and behavior of road users and their vehicles. Characteristics of a free-flowing traffic stream; capacity and level of service of urban and rural highways, signals and signalized intersection capacity; traffic speeds, volumes, signing and marking; accidents and safety. Taught in alternate years.
Prerequisite(s): CE 252 .
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CE 458 - Urban Transportation Planning
Credits: 3
Fundamentals of urban transportation planning. Topics include the traditional 4-step planning process, which includes trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and trip assignment, data collection and statistical techniques, aggregate and disaggregate modeling, transportation demand forecasting, interaction with land use and urban planning, short-term and long-term plans, traffic impact studies, and environmental studies.
Prerequisite(s): CE 354 .
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CE 459 - Transportation Economics
Credits: 3
Introduces the basics of transportation economics. Topics include fixed costs, incremental costs, elasticities, direct and indirect costs, the application and impact of subsidies, economics of scale, economies of highway-, transit-, rail, air-, and water-based transportation modes.
Prerequisite(s): CE 354 and GE 311 .
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CE 466 - Hazardous Waste Management
Credits: 3
A basic overview of remediation of contaminated soil and ground water at hazardous waste sites including development of site investigation plans, management of field investigations, environmental risk assessments, feasibility studies, innovative remedial design techniques, and case studies. Oral and written reports and field trips are required.
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CE 467 - Biological Wastewater Treatment
Credits: 3
This course covers biological treatment of domestic and industrial wastewaters for the removal of organics and nutrients. Kinetic expressions of biological growth and fluid transport through treatment reactors will be introduced. These concepts will be used to estimate reductions in organic and nutrient concentrations and design appropriate biological treatment processes.
Corequisite(s): CE 364 .
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CE 490 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 4
Seven weeks or semester. The investigation of civil engineering topics of special interest. Offered upon sufficient demand.
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CE 493 - Senior Design I: Project Planning and, Management
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
An introduction to professional practice issues such as contracts, project proposals, and project management including scheduling, estimating, and project control. Student teams participate in the planning of an integrated and realistic civil engineering project. Knowledge gained in previous courses including ethical, legal, societal, multicultural, economic, financial, aesthetic, and environmental aspects will be integrated into the projects. The course may include field trips and/or lectures by practicing professionals. Oral and written reports are required.
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CE 493L - Senior Design Project Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour laboratory component for CE 493 .
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CE 494 - Senior Design II: Project Development, And Design
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 1+6, 3 Cr.
Student teams participate in the design of integrated and realistic civil engineering projects. Knowledge gained in previous courses is used to incorporate the ethical, legal, societal, multicultural, economic, financial, aesthetic, and environmental aspects in the design. In addition, elements of management and communication are integrated. The course may include field trips and/or lectures by practicing professionals. Oral and written reports are required.
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CE 494L - Senior Design Project Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour laboratory component for CE 494 .
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