03/18/2002

Michigan Technological University

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Graduate Courses

AF 4001 National Security Affairs I Examines national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the nature of conflict and how the United States military forces are developed, organized, and employed. Topics include the need for national security, the evolution and formulation of American defense policy and strategy, the origins of regional security issues, and joint doctrine.

AF 4002 National Security Affairs II Examines national security process, regional studies, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine. This course examines selected roles of the military in society, unconventional warfare, current issues affecting the military profession, and the military justice system. Special topics of interest focus on information warfare, the law of armed conflict, the military as a profession, and officership.

AR 4001 Jr Officer Dev Seminar Introduces the military justice system, including disciplinary measures, rights of soldiers, separations, and searches. Includes critical reasoning and decision making, in the application of solving ethical dilemmas. Army briefing techniques and writing style is discussed and practiced. Introduction to the Army training management system, the military justice system, and logistics. Includes critical reasoning and decision making, in the application of solving ethical dilemmas. Briefing techniques and the Army writing style are also discussed and practiced.

AR 4002 Seminar in Leadership Leadership topics confronting a newly appointed second lieutenant, includes counseling of subordinates, evalutation systems, personnel management, training management, supply operations and maintenance functions. Advanced writing and briefing techniques are utilized throughout the term.

AR 4003 Seminar in Leadership Covers leadership topics confronting a newly appointed second lieutenant, including counseling of subordinates, evaluation systems, personnel management, training management, supply operations, and maintenance functions.

AR 4010 Battalion Staff Operations Develops personal confidence and advanced leadership ability using basic and advanced military skills. Students are given responsibility for planning and controlling the activities of large groups.

AR 4011 Battalion Staff Operations I Develops personal confidence and advanced leadership ability using basic and advanced military skills. Students are given responsibility for planning and controlling the activities of the cadet battalion. Applied creativity, problem solving, decision making, and leadership are the cornerstones of this course.

AR 4012 Battalion Staff Operations II Develops personal confidence and advanced leadership ability using basic and advanced military skills. Students are given responsibility for planning and controlling the activities of the cadet battalion. Applied creativity, problem solving, decision making, and leadership are the cornerstones of this course. Develops personal confidence and advanced leadership ability using basic and advanced military skills. Students are given responsibility for planning and controlling the activities of the cadet battalion. Applied creativity, problem solving, decision making, and leadership are the cornerstones of this course.

BA 4200 Data Communications/Networking Studies the theory and practice of development and implementation of distributed systems in organizations at both the hardware and software levels. Addresses network implementation and administration, telecommunications, client/server information systems, distributed database, graphical user interface development, and the managerial implications of globally distributed communications and information systems. Introduces students to telecommunications concepts, architectures and protocols, commercial offerings, hardware, software, network design, and telecommunications management, regulations, and business applications (e-commerce).

BA 4210 Strategic IT for Org'l Change Focuses on understanding IT's impact and enabling role in transforming organizations, case analysis to develop a framework for innovative IT use, and understanding IT as a tool for sustainable competitive advantage. Focuses on understanding IT for competitive advantage and as an agent of transformation. Topics include managing IT infrastructure and architecture, its impact and enabling role in transforming the enterprise, case analysis to develop a framework for innovative ES use, and understanding ES as a tool for sustainable competitive advantage.

BA 4250 Information Systems Projects MIS capstone course. Previous completion of MIS electives and BSBA technology corerequirement required. Applies IS concepts as solutions to business problems using project teams and faculty project manager supervision. Emphasizes the latter portion of the systems development life cycle project management within an IS context. MIS capstone course. Previous completion of MIS electives and BSBA technology corequirement required. Applies IS concepts as solutions to business problems using project teams and faculty project manager supervision. Emphasizes the latter portion of the systems development life cycle project management within an IS context.

BA 4300 Attestation and Assurance Auditing procedures and techniques associated with public accounting and with internal auditing for business entities. Topics include auditor's responsibilities, professional ethics, generally accepted auditing standards, purpose and types of audits, objectives,internal control, evidence, organization within the public accounting profession, the audit program, and auditing procedures and techniques. Auditing procedures and techniques associated with public accounting and with internal auditing for business entities. Topics include auditor's responsibilities, professional ethics, generally accepted auditing standards, purpose and types of audits, objectives, internal control, evidence, organization within the public accounting profession, the audit program, and auditing procedures and techniques.

BA 4310 Foundations of Taxation Introduction to basic principles, concepts, and theoretical framework of taxation systems, emphasizing income taxation and its impact on decision making. Topics include tax planning and compliance for individuals, corporations, and partnerships.

BA 4320 Cost/Management Accounting II Emphasizes information requirements of contemporary management decision-making and strategic-planning processes. Covers contemporary control and evaluation practices (such as activity-based management), determining the costs of quality, and productivity analysis in the context of accounting information systems.

BA 4350 Advanced Tax Topics Continuation of BA4310. Introduction to advanced principles and concepts of taxation, emphasizing income taxation and its impact on decision making. Topics include tax planning and compliance for estates and trusts, gratuitous transfers, multijurisdictional operations, and entity formations, liquidations, and reorganizations. Continuation of BA4310. Introduction to advanced principles and concepts of taxation, emphasizing income taxation and its impact on decision making. Topics include tax planning and compliance for estates and trusts, gratuitous transfers, multi-jurisdictional operations, and entity formations, liquidations, and reorganizations.

BA 4360 Accounting Systems Introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and theoretical framework for the design and operation of accounting information systems, emphasizing its use to enhance decision making. Topics include system design, internal controls, the use of databases, and electronic commerce.

BA 4370 Advanced & Govt Accounting Advanced measurement and financial reporting problems encountered by accountants. Topics include the Statementof Cash Flows, consolidations and mergers, partnerships, governmental and not-for-profit organizations, and foreign operations. Advanced measurement and financial reporting problems encountered by accountants. Topics include the Statement of Cash Flows, consolidations and mergers, partnerships, governmental and not-for-profit organizations, and foreign operations.

BA 4380 Accounting Theory Analysis and evaluation of contemporary accounting thought. Explores current topics through readings, independent research, and discussions. Emphasizes concepts rather than procedures.

BA 4390 Contemporary Cost Management Emphasizes information requirements of contemporary management decision-making and strategic-planning processes. Covers contemporary control and evaluation practices (such as activity-based management), determining the costs of quality, and productivity analysis in the context of accounting information systems.

BA 4400 Investment Analysis Operations of the stock market, bond market, and other financial markets. Stock and bond valuation techniques, financial markets and institutions, and investment opportunities.

BA 4410 Advanced Financial Management Advanced topics in managerial finance: working capital management, capital budgeting, investment analysis, portfolio theory, and other topics. Includes case studies, class discussion, use of the computer in financial modeling, and other financial applications.

BA 4460 Derivatives and Financial Engg Covers the pricing and use of options, financial futures, swaps, and other derivative securities.

BA 4470 Applied Portfolio Management Covers issues in the management and administration of investments in an institutional setting. Students manage a real portfolio of financial assets. Covers issues in the management and administration of investments in an institutional setting. Students manage a real portfolio of financial assets.

BA 4480 Global Finance Studies international financial systems and markets. Covers the principle of comparative advantage, balance of payments, exchange rate systems, theories of international finance, identification of international risk exposures, the management and treatment of risk, and special topics of international finance.

BA 4490 Personal Financial Planning Provides students with an overview of personal financial issues and services and instruments offered by economic and financial institutions. Topics inlcude the personal financial environment, employee compensation, personal investments and asset management, tax planning, the development of an adequate but cost-effective insurance program, and retirement planning Provides students with an overview of personal financial issues and services and instruments offered by economic and financial institutions. Topics include the personal financial environment, employee compensation, personal investments and asset management, tax planning, the development of an adequate but cost-effective insurance program, and retirement planning

BA 4570 Employment Law Provides an understanding of the statutory environment of organized labor and employment discrimination, along with labor-management processes for work agreements and dispute settlement.

BA 4580 Law of Technology Provides an understanding of the statutory requirements for protection of intellectual property, including patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secrets, along with derivative statutes, and obligations imposed by licensing of rights.

BA 4590 Environmental Law Provides an understanding of the structure and terminology of environmental protection statutes, the regulatory approach to implementing their coverage, and the deployment and terminology of international environmental relations.

BA 4600 Management of Technology Studies technology development, methods of technological forecasting and R&D management, implementation of new technology, technology transfer, strategic technology management and international technology management issues. Two credits with no research report; three credits with a report on a company`s technology strategy or the competitive technology development in a selected product/service group.

BA 4610 Project Management Focuses on application of systems analysis to project definition and selection. Covers project teams, their structures, and interactions; cross-functional communication in technological project management; project management planning, scheduling, and control tools; project monitoring, evaluation, and termination; multiple project management and interproject relations. Case study of new product process development. Requires case study reports. Focuses on application of systems analysis to project definition and selection. Covers project teams, their structures, and interactions; cross-functional communication in technological project management; project management planning, scheduling, and control tools; project monitoring, evaluation, and termination; multiple project management and inter-project relations. Case study of new product process development. Requires case study reports.

BA 4620 Supply Chain Management Designing and managing channels of distribution, purchase and movement of goods, and transportation systems. Emphasizes design of appropriate marketing channels, advanced topics in inventory control, facility location, routing of physical flows among facilities, and design and evaluation of transportation systems

BA 4630 Manufacturing Strategy Addresses issues in operations management, quality, finance/accounting, marketing, supply chain, and technology to provide an interdisciplinary focus on strategic planning for manufacturing. Also addresses issues associated with global initiatives and changing technology.

BA 4660 Systems Quality Management Stresses concepts and tools used to manage interrelationships among several functional units. Emphasizes quality function deployment and related tools,such as experimental designs, failure mode analysis, etc. Stresses concepts and tools used to manage interrelationships among several functional units. Emphasizes quality function deployment and related tools, such as experimental designs, failure mode analysis, etc.

BA 4670 Discrete Event Simulation Introduction to discrete-event digital simulation to solve management problems with the use of special-purpose software. Computer-based modeling used for problem solving, analysis, and generating recommendations.

BA 4680 International Tech Management Comparative international studies of economic and managerial aspects of technological innovation. Analyzes conditions, forms, and structures of management for international technological projects. Case studies of international transfer of technology. Two credits without a research report; three credits with a research report.

BA 4690 Systems Thinking Systems thinking concepts are applied to understand the complex feedback relationships that exist within a dynamicsystem. Uses computer-based simulators and a laboratory for experimentation to understand the side effects of proposed policies and trade-offs between short-term and long-term impacts. Systems thinking concepts are applied to understand the complex feedback relationships that exist within a dynamic system. Uses computer-based simulators and a laboratory for experimentation to understand the side effects of proposed policies and trade-offs between short-term and long-term impacts.

BA 4700 Business Policy Focuses on the interrelationship of the various functions of the business organization as it relates to strategic planning.

BA 4710 International Management Study of managing work in a global context. Assesses impact of culture and the international environment (economic, social, legal, technological) on management, personnel, marketing, accounting, and finance strategies. Examines international business structures from licensing to joint ventures. Develops attitudes and skills leading to increased international effectiveness.

BA 4750 Managing Change Requires a study of organizational change management. Emphasizes leadership in envisioning, implementing, and managing resistance to change. Focuses on leadership and change management within the framework of transformational leadership, empowerment, commitment, teamwork, and culture change, and on mastering tools and techniques to facilitate large-scale organizational change. Studies the role of leadership in envisioning, implementing and managing resistance to change. Uses a leadership frame- work to examine empowerment, commitment, teamwork, culture change and methods facilitating large-scale organizational change. In-depth coverage of both leadership and change theories and processes. Class objectives are evaluation, application and synthesis of these topics with discussion using a case format. Assessment instruments, experimental exercises, a high element ropes course and group activities provide additional skill development opportunities.

BA 4760 Strategic Leadership Study and practice of leadership in organizations. Topics include leadership styles, teams, task and relationship skills, personality, power, conflict management, feedback techniques, planning, decision making, and follower-situation attributes. Various leadership theories are discussed and applied to leaders. Includes significant self-evaluation of leadership traits. Study and practice of leadership in organizations. Topics include leadership theories, processes, styles, assessment, and skills, power and influence, intelligence and creativity, personality types, values, attitudes, and beliefs, group and team effectivness, motivation, satisfaction, and performance, abuse of power, and ethics. Not appropriate for students who have previously taken BA2700 and/or BA3700. Study and practice of leadership in organizations. Topics include leadership theories, processes, styles, assessment, and skills, power and influence, intelligence and creativity, personality types, values, attitudes, and beliefs, group and team effectiveness, motivation, satisfaction, and performance, abuse of power, and ethics. Not appropriate for students who have previously taken BA2700 and/or BA3700.

BA 4770 Human Resource Management Examines methods that organizations use to meet organizational goals through influencing worker attitudes, behaviors, and performance. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, performance appraisal, and compensation.

BA 4780 International Bus Comm Studies the importance of intercultural communication competence for effective business relationships. Provides a theoretical and practical foundation for successful business communication by examining the communication processes and contextual units.

BA 4790 Ecology and Organizations Examines the problems and solutions associated with creating and maintaining ecologically sustainable organizations (primarily businesses). Builds an ethical framework using concepts of ecological identity and place and examines the principles of ecological economics and sustainable development.

BA 4800 Business Research Focuses on research to help make better business decisions. Includes the study of qualitative and quantitative research methods, survey research methodology, potential sources of error, statistical analysis, and using SPSS. Cases or practical research are used to give experience in business research methods.

BA 4840 Industrial Marketing Focuses on marketing and purchasing of goods and services in industrial markets. Includes pricing issues, distribution, product planning and value analysis, inventory management, and legal issues. Examines the implications of these issues to industrial buyers and industrial marketers.

BA 4860 Buyer Behavior Focuses on understanding behavior of buyers as members of relevant groups, subcultures, and national and global cultures. Emphasizes converting theories of behavior into models of behavior in industries/markets of interest to the students. Focuses on understanding behavior of buyers as members of relevant groups, cultures, and nations. Examines unique characteristics of e-commerce and its strategic implications for marketing management. Investigates design and implementation of marketing mix elements both online and offline.

BA 4870 Advertising/Sales Promotion Studies how advertising and sales promotion campaigns (for both consumer and industrial goods) are created, produced, distributed, and measured. Emphasizes roles played by clients, various components of advertising agencies, and media companies. Focuses on experiential learning using group projects for real clients (often a nonprofit).

BA 4880 Sales and Sales Management Looks at the role of the selling function as an integral part of the total marketing effort. Examines the administrative functions of sales management, the dynamics of the buying-selling process, and sales strategies and tactics.

BA 4900 Research and Special Projects Under the general guidance of a faculty member, students read, conduct research, and prepare reports and papers as required. The SBE's Curriculum Committee must approve the subject of the proposed project.

BA 4990 Special Topics in Business Business topics of interest to students and faculty.

BAA 9003 Histories & Cultures

BAA 9003U Histories & Cultures Upper Div

BAA 9004 Science, Tech and Society

BAA 9004U Science/Tech/Society Upper Div

BAA 9005 Econ, Political & Social Inst

BAA 9005U Econ/Pol/Social Inst Upper Div

BE 4000 Independent Study Students undertake an independent study under the guidance of a Biomedical Engineering faculty member. The course of study may either be research or academic and is decided upon between the study and faculty member.

BE 4100 Cell and Tissue Mechanics This course focuses on the mechanical behavior and adaptation of musculoskeletal tissues. Topics include the material properties, viscoelasticity, fatigue, and failure of musculoskeletal tissues. The role of mechanical forces in the development, growth, and adaptation of musculoskeletal tissues, and cell biology and cellular mechanotransduction will also be discussed.

BE 4210 Exercise Physiology Focuses on the functional changes brought by acute and chronic exercise sessions. Topics include muscle structure and function, bioenergetics, cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations, exercise training for sport, sport nutrition, ergogenic aids, and other health and fitness topics.

BE 4300 Adv Polymeric Biomaterials A specialized study of polymers used in biomedical engineering. The course will examine processing-structure- properties relationships for polymers, polymer fibers and composites; degradation of polymers, and medical applications for polymeric biomaterials.

BE 4440 Introduction to Genetic Engg Molecular medicine and its applications in genetic engineering for the treatment of various disease will be discussed. A quick review of genetics and cell biology as well as the human disease mechanisms will be provided. In vivo, in vitro and ex vivo treatments utilizing genetically engineered products, allogeneic and autologous cell transplantation experiments will be discussed. Students will be asked to develop a hypthetical treatment of a disease using the tools covered in the class. Molecular medicine and its applications in genetic engineering for the treatment of various disease will be discussed. A quick review of genetics and cell biology as well as the human disease mechanisms will be provided. In vivo, in vitro and ex vivo treatments utilizing genetically engineered products, allogeneic and autologous cell transplantation experiments will be discussed. Students will be asked to develop a hypothetical treatment of a disease using the tools covered in the class.

BE 4550 Aerospace Physiology Focuses on the effects of space flight on human physiology. Topics include the effects of micro-gravity on skeletal muscle, bone, and the cardiovascular respiratory, vestibular, and immune systems. Discusses counter measures for long duration space travel. This course focuses on human physiological responses and adaptations to environmental extremes. Specific topics include spaceflight, simulated spaceflight, high altitude, temperature, and pollution. This course focuses on human physiological responses and adaptations to environmental extremes. Specific topics include spaceflight, simulated spaceflight, high altitude, temperature, and diving.

BE 4660 Active Implantable Devices Implantable devices which are actively delivering therapy and acting as monitoring tools will be covered. Emphasis will be on the component level design and system level integration. Each student will design an implantable device and demonstrate its feasibility with theoretical methods learned in the class.

BE 4700 Biosensors This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of biosensor development and applications. It provides an understanding of biological components, immobilization methods, transducers, and fabrication techniques. In particular, microfabrication and nanofabrication of biosensors are discussed.

BE 4800 Biomaterials Interfaces This course introduces the students to the effects of topography and texture on the performance of biomaterials. Special emphasis is placed on tissue engineering scaffolds and microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques. Some of the topics also include: self-organization of biomembranes and supramolecular systems, bioactive materials, and the molecular basis for surface recognition and masking.

BE 4900 Biomedical Design Project I A team approach is used to resolve a defined problem in biomedical engineering. Projects are selected and undertaken with faculty and/or industrial-sponsor guidance. Requires project notebooks, oral and written proposals, progress reports, and final presentations. A team approach is used to resolve a defined problem in biomedical engineering. Projects are selected and undertaken with faculty and/or industrial-sponsor guidance. Requires project notebooks, oral and written proposals, progress reports, and final presentations. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

BE 4910 Biomedical Design Project II Continuation of Biomedical Design Project I (BE4900) under faculty and/or an industrial-sponsor. Emphasizes design and testing of prototypes. Requires work project notebooks, oral and written reports, and presentations. Continuation of Biomedical Design Project I (BE4900) under faculty and/or an industrial-sponsor. Emphasizes design and testing of prototypes. Requires work project notebooks, oral and written reports, and presentations. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

BE 4920 Professional Development This multi-topic course prepares the student for professional practice. Modules will cover professional licensing, ethics, intellectual property, regulatory requirements, and other nontechnical aspects of the biomedical engineering profession.

BE 4930 Biomedical Engineering Topics Biomedical engineering courses will be offered as professional electives dependent upon the interest of the faculty, and/or special undergraduate research on specifc problems where research credits may be granted. Biomedical engineering courses will be offered on new or emerging technical subjects depending on student demand and faculty interest and expertise.

BE 5000 Graduate Research Includes the study of an acceptable biomedical engineering problem and the preparation of a report or thesis.

BE 5300 Adv Polymeric Biomaterials A specialized study of polymers used in biomedical engineering. Topics include: Processing-structure-properties relationships for polymer fibers and composites, degradation of polymers, and medical applications for composite biomaterials.

BE 5440 Genetic Engg & Molecular Med Molecular medicine and its applications in genetic engineering for the treatment of various diseases will be discussed. A quick review of genetics and cell biology as well as the human disease mechanisms will be provided. In vivo, in vitro and ex vivo treatments utilizing genetically engineered products, allogeneic and autologous cell transplantation experiments will be discussed. Students will be asked to develop a hypothetical treatment of a disease using the tools covered in the class. In addition, students will be asked to review the work done by other investigators and reported in the scientific literature.

BE 5500 Biomedical Materials An overview of biomaterials in three basic classes: metals, ceramics, and polymers. Topics include biomaterials used in special medical applications (such as tissue replacement, absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, and soft tissue replacements) as well as discussion of tissue, body, and blood response to implants (bio-compatability). An overview of biomaterials in three basic classes: metals, ceramics, and polymers. Topics include biomaterials used in special medical applications (such as tissue replacement, absorbable and non-absorbable sutures, and soft tissue replacements) as well as discussion of tissue, body, and blood response to implants (bio-compatibility).

BE 5660 Advanced Active Implants Implantable devices which are actively delivering therapy and acting as monitoring tools will be covered. Emphasis will be on the component level design and system level integration. Each student will design an implantable device and demonstrate its feasibility with theoretical methods learned in the class. Students will also review existing designs and will reverse engineer them from patents and product brochures for presentation.

BE 5700 Advanced Biosensors This course introduces the student to biosensor development and applications. It provides an understanding of biological components, immobilization techniques, transducers, and fabrication methods. In particular, microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques will be discussed.

BE 5800 Biomaterials Interfaces This course introduces the students to the effects of topography and texture on the performance of biomaterials. Special emphasis is placed on tissue engineering scaffolds and microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques. Some of the topics include: self-organization of biomembranes and and supramolecular systems, bioactive materials, and the molecular basis for surface recognition and masking. This course introduces the students to the effects of topography and texture on the performance of biomaterials. Special emphasis is placed on tissue engineering scaffolds and microfabrication and nanofabrication techniques. Some of the topics include: self-organization of biomembranes and supramolecular systems, bioactive materials, and the molecular basis for surface recognition and masking.

BE 5900 Biomedical Engineering Topics Biomedical engineering courses will be offered as professional electives dependent upon the interest of the faculty.

BE 6000 Doctoral Research Includes the study of an acceptable biomedical engineering problem and the preparation of a report or thesis.

BE 6900 Biomedical Engineering Topics Biomedical engineering courses will be offered as professional electives dependent upon the interest of the faculty.

BL 4000 Special Problems in Biology A literature and laboratory research problem that culminates in a written report on the work performed.

BL 4001 Honors Research in Biology A laboratory-based research problem that culminates in a written report and a seminar presentation on the work performed. Open only to biologial sciences and clinical laboratory sciences majors accepted into the Honors in Biological Sciences program. A laboratory-based research problem that culminates in a written report and a seminar presentation on the work performed. Open only to biological sciences and clinical laboratory sciences majors accepted into the Honors in Biological Sciences program.

BL 4010 Biochemistry I Structure, chemical properties, and function of important biomolecules, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Introduces enzyme chemistry (structure, catalysis, kinetics, and inhibition). Structure, biochemical properties, and function of important biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids. Introduces enzyme biochemistry (structure, function, catalysis, kinetics, and inhibition).

BL 4020 Biochemistry II Dynamic aspects of living systems. Broad exposure to cellular metabolic pathways, intermediary metabolism and its regulation and bioenergetics.

BL 4030 Molecular Biology Molecular biology of gene structure, expression and regulation. Also topics covering various molecular techniques and applications of these techniques and biotechnology.

BL 4040 Environmental Biochemistry The chemistry, biochemistry and physiology of the interaction of organisms with their environment. Topics include chemistry of heavy metals, toxic organic compounds, heavy metal resistance, bioaccumulation, detoxification, bioremediation, chemistry of surfactants, catabolism of hydrocarbons, the chemistry and biochemistry of sulfur, iron and nitrogenous compounds, bioleaching and the application of biotechnology.

BL 4090 Tropical Island Biology A survey of island biology, including marine and terrestrial habitats. Topics include formation of carbonate islands, geological history of the Bahamas, island plant communities, intertidal, grass bed, mangrove and coral reef communities. Special course fees. Consult department before enrolling.

BL 4100 Special Topics in Bio Sci A study of recent developments in the biological sciences.

BL 4130 Phycology Morphology, distribution, physiology, ultrastructure, taxonomy, and economic significance of freshwater and marine algae.

BL 4140 Plant Physiology Physiology and biochemistry of plants. Emphasizes photosynthesis, plant hormones, water and nutrient relations, and light-regulated development.

BL 4220 Appl Industrial Microbiology Discussion of microbial involvement in areas such as industrial production processes, biodeterioration, and organic and inorganic waste treatment. Also reviews current literature in these areas.

BL 4230 Virology Comparison of bacterial, animal, and plant viruses, including a detailed study of viral structure and host-virus interaction in the viral replication process. Discusses important current areas of viral research, viralimmune suppression, and oncogene theory.

BL 4320 Histology Basic tissue structures and organs of the vertebrate organisms with emphasis on the human.

BL 4380 Cardiopulmonary Physiology Using a problem-based learning approach, course examines the physiology of the human body. In-class case-study analyses provide in-depth learning about the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems and their relationship with other organ systems. Promotes development of problem-solving skills.

BL 4430 Bio Simulation Techniques Introduction to the use of mathematical techniques for simulation of biological phenomena, including programming techniques for computers.

BL 4450 Limnology Introductory study of interrelated physical, chemical, and biological processes of freshwater lakes. Field work on local lakes emphasized.

BL 4451 Aquatic Ecology Integrated coverage of flowing and standing fresh water environments, including physical and chemical factors and their impact on the biota. Applied aspects include biological responses to stress and fisheries management. Emphasizes fieldwork on local environments.

BL 4470 Analysis of Biological Data Methods and techniques of analyzing quantitative biological data and of designing biological experiments.

BL 4500 Discussions in Bioinformatics Critical discussions of current topics in bioinformatics. Oral and written presentations requiring synthesis of information from various sources including primary literature.

BL 4510 Senior Essay Reading, interpreting, and integrating information from the primary literature of biological sciences. Emphasizes oral and written presentation skills.

BL 4550 Clinical Chemistry Theory and technique used in the routine and experimental analysis of body fluids. Includes the study of kidney and liver functions, electrolytes, medically important enzymes, protein electrophoresis, microanalytical techniques, and the use of automated analytical equipment.

BL 4610 CLS Clinical Practicum I Practical and didactic training in clinical chemistry, immunopathology, and medical microbiology under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)-approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel.

BL 4611 CLS Clinical Practicum II Practical and didactic training in hematology, urinalysis, and immunohematology under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences(NAACLS)-approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel.

BL 4620 Histotechnology Practicum I Practical and didactic training in sample processing, microtome use, staining, instrumentation, grossing, embedding, and microscopy under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)-approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Acceptance by a NAACLS-approved/accredited histological technology and/or histotechnologist hospital internship program required.

BL 4621 Histotechnology Practicum II Practical and didactic training in histochemistry, DNA immunohistochemistry techniques, research methods, management, and safety under the direction of National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)-approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel.

BL 4630 Cytotechnology Practicum I Practical and didactic training in recognition of normal cells and cellular changes, particularly malignant, in the female reproductive tract, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract under the direction of Committee on Accredition of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel. Acceptance by a CAAHEP-approved/accredited cytotechnology hospital internship program required.

BL 4631 Cytotechnology Practicum II Practical and didactic training in normal cell identification and recognition of cellular changes with emphasis on the diagnosis of cancer in the urinary, excretory, and neurological systems under the direction of Committee on Accredition of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)-approved/accredited hospital internship program personnel.

BL 4640 Clinical Immunology & Serology Integrates basic and clinical immunological principles as well as outlines the diagnosis and evaluation of immune disorders and selected infectious diseases.

BL 4660 Current Topics in CLS Recent developments in Clinical Laboratory Science.

BL 4710 Hematology & Immunohematology Study of the morphological, biochemical, and functional aspects of blood cells, blood coagulation, and blood-banking principles of donor and recipient testing, and the rationale for and hazards of blood transfusion. Lab emphasizes techniques for analyzing the cells of the peripheral blood and for determining transfusion compatibility.

BL 4740 Introduction to Mycology The taxonomy and biology of major groups of fungi, focusing on their ecology and physiology. Emphasizes organisms of interest in medicine and forest ecology.

BL 4750 Clinical Lab Instrumentation An overview of the principles, applications, and selection of instruments used in clinical laboratory. Lab work includes operation, maintenance, and trouble shooting to obtain experience working with power supplies, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, pH meters, osmometers, radiation counters, and chemistry analyzers, blood cell counters, and other instruments commonly used in a diagnostic laboratory.

BL 4810 Plant Taxonomy The classification system and the criteria for classification employed in the plant kingdom with emphasis on vascular plants. A two-week field course immediately follows spring term. The classification system and the criteria for classification employed in the plant kingdom with emphasis on identification of vascular plants. A two-week field course immediately follows spring term.

BL 4820 Biochem Techniques I Laboratory techniques fundamental to studies in the area of biochemistry, including cell growth and disruption, membrane isolation and purification using sucrose density gradients, phospholipid extraction and analysis, and determination of fatty acid compositions using gaschromatographic analysis. Laboratory techniques basic to biochemistry and molecular biology including protein and phospholipid determinations, purification of natural and recombinant enzymes, enzyme kinetics, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, techniques of cell disruption, membrane isolation and purification using sucrose density gradients, phospholipid and fatty acid compositional analysis.

BL 4830 Biochem Techniques ll Laboratory techniques basic to biochemistry and molecular biology, including protein assays, purification of natural and recombinant enzymes, enzyme kinetics, and polyacylamidegel electrophoresis. Advanced Biochemical Techniques is designed to provide students with a rigorous exposure to the techniques and procedures utilized in the areas of Biochemistry. Emphasis will be placed on an active role of the student in the design of experiments and the collection and interpretation of biochemical data. Students will use microbial systems to construct and characterize experimental strains, monitor and interpret growth data and evaluate microbial regulatory systems via the use of measurements of enzyme specific activity, cell growth and viability and protein and nucleic acid synthesis.

BL 4840 Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory techniques in molecular biology, including methods of recombinant DNA technology for identification, cloning, and characterization of genes.

BL 4860 Toxicology Focuses on principles and testing methods used to describe effects of chemical agents on biological material. Includes carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic effects and target organs of toxins. Also covers harmful effects of environmental agents such as pesticides and metals on humans, animals, and ecosystems.

BL 4979 Clinical Lab Admin & Managemen Discusses clinical laboratory administration and management issues, including method evaluation, reference intervals, quality control, developing standard operating prodcedures, and compliance. The laboratory will emphasize techniques for method evaluation, establishing reference inervals, quality control, and compliance with regulatory agencies. Discusses clinical laboratory administration and management issues, including method evaluation, reference intervals, quality control, developing standard operating procedures, and compliance. The laboratory will emphasize techniques for method evaluation, establishing reference intervals, quality control, and compliance with regulatory agencies.

BL 4980 CLS Core Concept Integration CLS Program Capstone Course. Review, and subsequently learn to integrate and apply, clinical core course material. Assignments include collaborative exercises involving development, peer review, and presentation of worksheets, case studies, and instrument evaluations, as well as other interactive learning activities.

BL 5030 Molecular Biology Molecular biology of gene structure, expression and regulation. Molecular techniques and their application to biotechnology and genomes are covered.

BL 5040 Electron Optical Methods l Hands-on course focusing on use of transmission electron microscopes. Topics include sample preparation for biology, transmission electron optics, specimen-beam interactions, operating parameter choices, image formation and processing. Successful completion of course is the prerequisite to becoming a certified operator, MTU Electron Optics Facility. Hands-on course focusing on use of transmission electron microscopes. Topics include sample preparation for biology, transmission electron optics, specimen-beam interactions, operating parameter choices, image formation and processing. Successful completion of course is the prerequisite to becoming a certified operator, MTU Electron Optics Facility. (This is a half semester course.)

BL 5050 Electron Optical Methods ll Topics include sample preparation for biology, scanning electron optics, specimen-beam interactions, image formation and processing, operating parameter choices, and basic X-ray microanalysis. Successful completion of this course is prerequisite to becoming a certified operator, MTU Electron Optics Facility. Hands-on focusing on the use of tranmission electron microscopes. Topics: sample preparation for biology, transmission electron optics, specimen-beam interactions, operating parameter choices, image formation and processing. Successful completion of course is the prerequisite to becoming a certified operator in the MTU Electron Optics Faciclity. (This is a half semester course) Hands-on focusing on the use of transmission electron microscopes. Topics: sample preparation for biology, transmission electron optics, specimen-beam interactions, operating parameter choices, image formation and processing. Successful completion of course is the prerequisite to becoming a certified operator in the MTU Electron Optics Facility. (This is a half semester course)

BL 5060 Biological Ultrastructure Microscopical investigations of biological specimens with transmission and scanning electron, scanning tunneling, and atomic force. Basic laboratory techniques include fixation and embedding, ultrathin sectioning, critical point drying, sputter coating. Also includes advanced cytochemical, cryo- and high-resolution techniques.

BL 5150 Advanced Plant Physiology Comprehensive study of metabolic activities and growth processes of plants. Emphasizes water relations and growth at the submicroscopic, microscopic, and macroscopic levels. Prerequisite: a course in plant physiology.

BL 5160 Plant Biochem & Molecular Bio Biochemical principles underlying central processes unique to plants, including photosynthesis and symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Also covers fundamentals of plant molecular biology including transformation of plants and regulation of gene expression. Background required: one year of biochemistry and a course in plant physiology.

BL 5170 Plant Cell & Development Cellular, molecular processes involved in plant development. In-depth study of the structure and function of the plant cell as related to plant development. Such topics as control of iterative growth, cellular basis of form, cell differentiation, competence, determination and coordination of development. Background required: course in biochemistry and in plant physiology.

BL 5200 Microbial Physiology Structure and function of micro-organisms, with emphasis on mechanisms for responding to changing environmental and nutritonal conditions. Structure and function of microorganisms, with emphasis on mechanisms for responding to changing environmental and nutritional conditions.

BL 5250 Immunological Toxicology Covers current topics in immunology and toxicology, including lymphokines, lymphocyte interactions, immune network theory, acquired and genetic immune defects, immunization of animals, characteristics of antibodies, immunoassays, and production of monoclonal antibodies.

BL 5340 Special Topics in Biology A discussion of recent developments in the biological sciences. Recent offerings have included population genetics, taxonomy of aquatic insects, herpetology, bryology, fungi, and lichens.

BL 5350 Special Topics in Physiology A discussion of recent developments in physiology. Recent offerings have included respiratory physiology, renal physiology, clinical cardiology, and neurophysiology.

BL 5360 Special Topics in Biochemistry A discussion of recent developments in the field of biochemistry. Topics taught recently include steroid biochemistry, immunology, and metabolic control theory.

BL 5370 Special Topics in Microbiology A discussion of recent developments in the field of microbiology. Topics taught recently include bacterial genetics, industrial microbiology, and advanced microbial ecology.

BL 5380 Special Topics in Ecology A discussion of recent developments in the field of ecology. Topics taught recently include systems ecology, ecology of Great Lakes fisheries, ecology of algae, aquatic macrophytes, and world ecosystems.

BL 5390 Special Topics in CLS A discussion of recent developments in clinical laboratory science.

BL 5400 Special Topics in Plant Sci A discussion of recent developments in plant science. Topics may include biotechnology, physiology, systematics, phylogenetics, biochemistry, and molecular genetics.

BL 5431 Population Ecology The distribution and abundance of organisms, including theoretical, laboratory, and field studies of factors limiting poulation growth. Examines biological limitations, including competition, predation, parasitism, and disease. The distribution and abundance of organisms, including theoretical, laboratory, and field studies of factors limiting population growth. Examines biological limitations, including competition, predation, parasitism, and disease.

BL 5450 Limnology Study of interrelated physical, chemical, and biological processes of freshwater lakes. Emphasizes fieldwork on local lakes.

BL 5451 Aquatic Ecology Integrated coverage of flowing and standing fresh water environments, including biological, physical, and chemical factors and their interactions. Applied aspects include biological responses to stress, fisheries, and the management of aquatic systems. Emphasizes the fundamentals of aquatic systems and fieldwork on local environments.

BL 5460 Advanced Ecology: Ecosystems Comparison of ecosystem structure and processes with emphasis on lakes. Stresses critical reading of recent journal literature.

BL 5500 Graduate Seminar in Bio Sci Analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of primary scientific literature on a specific topic in recitation/discussion format.

BL 5520 Satellite Limnology Provides an overview of historical, current applications of satellite remote sensing in limnologic research, including remote sensing of lake surface temperatures and ice, application of satellite image analysis for evaluating water quality variables (e.g., suspended solids and chlorophyll), development of a new lake, ocean color algorithms, and review of satellite instrument capabilities.

BL 5680 Bryology Emphasizes the broad aspects of bryology, including physiology, ecology, development, taxonomy, and evolution with an ecological theme that is fortified with laboratory examination of structures and field identification of bryophyte species, communities, and adaptations.

BL 5750 Advanced Ecology: Communities Discussion of factors that determine plant and animal species distribution, abundance, and diversity. Emphasis on theoretical concepts involves critical reading of recent literature.

BL 5990 Master's Research in Bio Sci An original investigation in biology that culminates in a thesis.

BL 6990 Doctoral Research in Bio Sci An original investigation in theoretical or experimental biology, or both, and submission of a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree.

BLA 9004 Science, Tech and Society

BLA 9004U Science/Tech/Society Upper Div

CE 4201 Matrix Structural Analysis Analysis of trusses and frames by the direct stiffness method. Use of a typical commercial computer code is stressed as a tool for complex structures. Introduces three-dimensional structures.

CE 4211 Reinforced Concrete Design Design of reinforced concrete two-way slab systems and elements of continuous frames, including beams for combined torsion and shear, and short and slender columns. Isolated, combined, and continuous footings will also be considered.

CE 4221 Structural Steel Design Design of steel frame structures by the Load and Resistance Factor Design method. Covers flexural members including unbraced beams, and plate girders as well as columns under combined bending and axial loads, including basic moment magnification techniques. Studies design of selected simple and rigid beam to column connections and introduces composite members.

CE 4231 Timber and Masonry Design Introduction to timber design and wood as a structural engineering material. Includes beams, columns, and nailed and bolted connections. Introduction to masonry materials and design. Includes flexural design, pilasters, and shear wall design.

CE 4333 Estimating, Planning & Control Examination of the different types of estimates and the function of each type. Explores drawing interpretation and quantity take-off techniques leading to the development of an estimate. Shows relationship between contract specification, drawings, project control. The estimate will be illustrated.

CE 4401 Pavement Design Analysis, behavior, performance, and structural design of highway pavements. Introduces pavement types and performance concepts, highway traffic and subgrade characterization, materials employed in highway construction, and highway drainage. Presents common methods used for designing pavement structures as well as mechanistic- empirical approaches.

CE 4402 Traffic Engineering Introduction to traffic engineering, traffic characteristics, data collection techniques, capacity analysis, traffic control devices, intersection control, traffic signal systems, parking, and street operations.

CE 4501 Env Engg Chemical Processes Application of chemistry, conservation principles, and mathematics to the analysis of chemical processes occurring in natural and engineered environments. Topics include acid-base phenomena, the carbonate system, precipitation/dissolution, redox chemistry, diffusion, mass transfer, and applications to engineering design. Laboratory experiences illustrate principles and modern measurement techniques.

CE 4502 Wastewater Treatmnt & Collec'n Principles and design of physical, biological, and chemical processes employed in wastewater treatment and application of basic engineering principles and hydraulics to analysis and design of wastewater collection systems. Unit operations laboratory experience provides hands-on experience related to operation, instrumentation, and design.

CE 4503 Drinking Water Treatmnt & Dist Principles and design of physical and chemical processes employed in drinking water treatment and application of basic engineering principles and hydraulics to the analysis and design of water distribution systems. Use computer models to design and operate various unit operations such as air stripping, carbon adsorption, and ion exhange.

CE 4504 Air Quality Engg & Science Overview of air quality regulation in the U.S. and world, including basic concepts of atmospheric chemistry and transport; fugitive, point, and area emissions; principles and tradeoffs of operation and design of air pollution control systems; and application of air quality models.

CE 4505 Surface Water Quality Engg Develops the scientific basis for water quality management in lakes and rivers. Considers the origin, behavior, and fate of nutrients and toxic substances. Introduces engineered approaches for lake management, including mass balance modeling. Presents techniques for water quality restoration and the legal framework supporting pollution control.

CE 4506 Appl of Environmental Reg Study of the federal and state regulations (CERCLA, RCRA) and policy that governs management of solid and hazardous waste and how these regulations are incorporated into engineering practice. Other topics include pollution prevention and life cycle analysis, brown field development, baseline environment assessments, risk assessment, and engineering ethics.

CE 4510 Baccalaureate Thesis Independent baccalaureate research project performed under the supervision of one or more faculty.

CE 4610 Civil/Env Eng Systems Analysis Introduction to operations research with applications to civil and environmental engineering. Decision analysis and optimization techniques, including linear programming, nonlinear programming, and dynamic programming. Computer-based solutions of design problems in various civil engineering specialty areas are considered.

CE 4620 Open Channel Flow Analysis of open channel systems, including natural channels, designed channels, flow transitions, non-uniform flow, and unsteady flow.

CE 4630 Hydraulic Structures Analysis and design of water regulating structures. Includes dams, spillways, gates, dikes, levees, stilling basins, culverts, and various minor structures.

CE 4820 Geotechnical Engineering Applies the fundamentals learned in CE3810 to problems in geotechnical engineering. Learn the procedures used to design footings, piled foundations, retaining walls, marine structures, and slopes. Computational laboratory reinforces lectures; students have direct access to the instructor as the design is being developed.

CE 4830 Geosynthetics in Engg Prac Geosynthetic materials are grouped by mechanical characteristics and engineering use. They are widely used in highway, landfill, and embankment design. Develop designs for filters, soil separators, reinforced earth, and impermeable membranes. Also learn when using a geotextile is appropriate.

CE 4900 Engineering Design Project I An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4905. Students must complete both CE4900 and CE4910 to get credit for either one. An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4905. Students must complete both CE4900 and CE4910 to get credit for either one. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

CE 4905 Engineering Design Project An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4900 or CE4910. An engineering design project related to civil and environmental engineering. Not available to students who have taken CE4900 or CE4910. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

CE 4910 Engineering Design Project II Continuation of CE4900. Not available to students who have taken CE4905. Students must complete both CE4900 and CE4910 to get credit for either one. Continuation of CE4900. Not available to students who have taken CE4905. Students must complete both CE4900 and CE4910 to get credit for either one. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

CE 4920 Civil Engg Independent Study Approved research or design project in civil engineering, originating with the student or assigned by the instructor. Approved research or design project in civil engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.

CE 4930 Environ Engg Independent Study Approved research or design project in environmental engineering, originating with the student or assigned by the instructor. Approved research or design project in environmental engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.

CE 4990 Topics Civil & Env Engg. Topics of special interest in civil or environmental engineering.

CE 5101 Advanced Bituminous Materials Applications and properties of asphalt binder, aggregates for bituminous mixtures, and analysis and design of asphalt concrete mixtures. Includes asphalt cement production, rheology, chemistry, and grading, aggregate grading and blending, and mixture design and characterization. Also discusses asphalt mixture production, construction, and recycling.

CE 5102 Advanced Concrete Materials Properties and applications of portland cement and portland cement concrete. Includes cement production, chemistry and hydration, concrete admixtures, and the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Presents concrete microstructure and durability. Other topics include high-strength and high early-strength concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, and advanced cement-based materials.

CE 5190 Spec topics Civil Engg Matl's Advanced study of materials related topics, including discussions of recent research developments at an advanced level.

CE 5201 Advanced Structural Analysis Energy methods in structural analysis. Elastic buckling of beams, beam-columns, and frames, including numerical methods for buckling analysis. Introduction to finite element analysis, including one- and two-dimensional elements.

CE 5202 Finite Element Analysis Introduction to the use of finite element methods in structural analysis. Covers the finite element formulation, 1- and 2-D elements, including isoparametric elements, axisymmetric analysis, plate and shell elements, dynamics, buckling, and nonlinear analysis.

CE 5211 Adv Reinforced Concrete Design Advanced topics in behavior of reinforced-concrete structures and relationships with element design. Code requirements, reasoning behind theoretical and experimental studies for understanding structural behavior, and applications to design. Other topics include deep beams, corbel design, and yield-line analysis.

CE 5212 Prestressed Concrete Design Theory of prestressed and post-tensioned members. Covers analysis and design of prestressed concrete beams, slabs, box girders, and bridge girders by elastic and ultimate strength methods. Precast and cast-in-place system construction techniques will be included.

CE 5221 Adv Structural Steel Design Critical analysis of behavior of steel and thin- walled metal structural elements. Introduction to basic concepts of structural stability. P-delta effect as used instructural design. Torsional behavior of prismatic beams, including St. Venant and warping torsion. Torsional buckling.

CE 5231 Advanced Timber Design Design of glulam members, including tapered beams, tapered and curved beams, and arches. Covers use of timber connectors as well as design of wood shear walls and diaphragms.

CE 5241 Structural Dynamics I Free and forced vibration of undamped and damped single degree of freedom systems. Generalized coordinates and Rayleigh's method. Multiple degree- of-freedom systems, including shear buildings and frames. Frequency response analysis.

CE 5242 Structural Dynamics II Earthquake engineering and advanced dynamic analysis. Includes time history response of multiple degree-of-freedom systems, seismicity, equivalent static force method, modal analysis, base isolation, soil-structure interaction, and an introduction to random vibrations.

CE 5243 Probabilistic Analy & Rel Basic probability and statistics, including random variables, moments, probability distributions, and regression analysis. Also examines time-to-failure analysis, capacity/demand reliability analysis, first-order reliability methods, Monte Carlo simulation, and system reliability in a civil and environmental engineering context.

CE 5250 Spec Topics in Structural Engg Advanced study of structural engineering topics, including discussions of recent research developments at an advanced level. Topics might include loading analysis, advanced topics in steel design, composite materials for structures, and behavior of a variety of reinforcements for concrete applications.

CE 5332 Construction Productivity Impr Analysis of current trends of construction productivity. Examines factors that affect productivity in the construction industry. Presents techniques to identify areas of low productivity and corrective action. Analysis of current trends in productivity, factors that affect productivity, and techniques to identify and improve areas of low productivity.

CE 5337 Project Delivery Systems A study of project delivery, from feasibility through design and construction, focusing on the three contemporary systems: general contracting, design-build, and construction management.

CE 5338 Project Management & Admin Exploration of the essential elements of project management and construction administration for the design and construction industry. This includes project planning, organization, budgeting, monitoring, control, life cycle, organizational structure and characteristics, and responsibilities of project managers.

CE 5390 Spec Topics in Construction Advanced study of construction engineering topics including discussion of recent research developments.

CE 5401 Advanced Pavement Design Advanced analysis, behavior, performance, and structural design of highway and airport pavements. Focuses on mechanistic characterization of pavement structures and approaches used to characterize existing structures for the purpose of rehabilitation. Subjects include advance materials characterization, mechanistic modeling, nondestructive testing, and pavement rehabilitation. Also includes airport pavement design and rehabilitation.

CE 5402 Highway Design Advanced highway design, including horizontal and vertical alignment, cross-section elements, super elevation, and other road design topics. Includes extensive use of highway design computer software with a complete roadway design project using software.

CE 5403 Pavement Management Systems Principles of pavement management, including inventory, condition assessment, needs determination, and budget analysis. Emphasis on field condition assessment techniques. Presents database design to illustrate data handling techniques and introduces several software packages.

CE 5404 Transportation Planning Introduction to urban transportation planning, travel characteristics, demand forecasting techniques, corridor studies, traffic impact studies, and public transit planning and operations.

CE 5405 Environmental Impacts of Trans Introduction to environmental legislative and regulatory history. Understanding of the basic elements of environmental impact analysis for transportation facilities. Topics include noise, air quality, wetlands, cultural, historic, community, and socioeconomic aspects, and public participation techniques.

CE 5406 Airport Planning and Design Introduction to the air transportation system, airport planning studies, demand forecasting, aircraft characteristics, runway requirements, airport layout and design. Also includes environmental impacts, airport capacity and operations, terminal and ground access planning and analysis.

CE 5490 Spec Topics in Transportation Topics of special interest in transportation engineering.

CE 5501 Environmental Process Engg Review of mass transfer, kinetics, reactor design, and mathematical modeling principles. Includes illustration by application to several important natural systems and environmental engineering unit processes. Mathematical models of selected environmental engineering systems are developed and solved using PCs.

CE 5502 Biological Treatment Processes Application of kinetics, reactor theory, and microbiology to modeling and design of aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment systems. Topics include activated sludge process models and application of these models to process design and operation.

CE 5503 Physical-Chem Treatment Proc Advanced theory, fundamentals, and application of physical and chemical processes employed in design and operation of drinking water treatment systems.

CE 5504 Surface Water Quality Modeling Mathematical models are applied in the solution of water quality management problems. The spatial and temporal variation of conservative and reactive substances is simulated in lakes, rivers, and embayments. Kinetic representations of natural phenomena are developed, including mass transport, biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and toxics and food web dynamics.

CE 5505 Atmospheric Chemistry Study of the photochemical processes governing the composition of the troposphere and stratosphere, including sampling and analysis of atmospheric compounds, introduction to solar radiation and radiative transfer in the atmosphere, and introduction to mathematical modeling of atmospheric photochemistry.

CE 5506 Air Quality Modeling Mathematical tools for the analysis of air quality issues at the indoor, local, and regional scales. Introduces statistical and deterministic methods. Provides hands-on experience with state-of-the-science air quality models from U.S. EPA and engineering consulting firms.

CE 5507 Sorption and Biological Proc Fundamental principles and modeling of some important physical and biological fate processes that govern the transport, persistence, and/or degradation of organic and inorganic pollutants in natural or engineered systems. Topics include sorption to soils/sediments, biodegradation of organic chemicals, bioavailability, and engineered remediation.

CE 5508 Biogeochemical Processes To define what constitutes sustainable human activities, one must understand linkages among physical, chemical, and biological structures and processes that comprise our biosphere. Examine interactions between physical, chemical, and biological processes on earth; model these interactions; and identify areas where knowledge is insufficient for modeling.

CE 5509 Environmental Organic Chem Investigation of factors controlling the environmental fate, distribution, and transformation of organic xenobiotic molecules. Thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical partitioning among air, water, sediment, and organic phases. Transformations examined include hydrolysis, oxidation-reduction, photochemistry, and "organism-assisted" reactions. Structure-activity relationships and estimation techniques are presented with a goal of modeling environmental impacts.

CE 5510 Practical Appl Analyt Tech Develop methods and skills for laboratory work required for experimental research in environmental engineering. Topics include laboratory safety, quality control/quality assurance, purchasing, and use of analytical equipment. Students select one or more of the following topics for specialized study: GC, AA, carbon analysis, HPLC, UV/Visspectroscopy, liquid scintillation counting.

CE 5560 Adv Topics in Air Quality Advanced study of topics related to atmospheric chemistry and/or modeling the transformation and transport of atmospheric pollutants.

CE 5561 Adv Topics in Biological Proc Advanced study of biological processes associated with natural and engineering systems.

CE 5562 Adv Topics in Phys-Chem Proc Advanced study of physical and chemical processes that occur in natural and engineered systems.

CE 5563 Adv Topics in Surface Water Advanced topics related to understanding the biogeochemistry of surface waters (lakes, rivers, wetlands) and the mathematical modeling of those systems.

CE 5590 Spec Topics in Environ Engg Advanced study of environmental engineering topics including discussion of recent research developments.

CE 5610 Civil/Env Eng Systems Analysis Operations research theory with application to civil and environmental engineering problems. Decision theory and optimization techniques, including linear programming, nonlinear programming, and dynamic programming. Computer based applications will be included.

CE 5660 Hydrology II Advanced hydrology aimed at a more thorough understanding of the individual components of the hydrologic cycle. Includes hydrologic modeling and examines impacts of basin change on the hydrologic response.

CE 5661 GIS Applications Application of a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) to hydrologic modeling. While the application centers on hydrologic modeling, the experiences gained are applicable to a wide variety of situations. Learn the processes of obtaining, manipulating, and generating data via ArcInfo and ArcView.

CE 5662 Snow Engineering Analysis of the effects of snow on engineering projects and procedures to include these effects into the design process. Topics include snow formation, transport distribution, mechanics, loading, hydrology, and melt.

CE 5663 Ice Engineering Analysis of the effects of fresh water ice on engineering projects and procedures to include these effects into the design process. Topics include ice formation, mechanic forces, bearing capacity, hydraulic effects on rivers, ice jams, and ice control.

CE 5664 Water Resources Modeling Very application-oriented course focusing on the use of models in water resources engineering. Topics include river analysis models and hydrology models.

CE 5665 Sediment Transport Basin mechanics of the transport of sediments in natural systems, including tractive forces and geomorphic functions.

CE 5666 Water Resources Plan & Mangt Economic and environmental aspects of water use. Topics include flood damage reduction, water demand and hydrologic forecasting, water supply planning, and water resource systems operation.

CE 5690 Spec Topics in Water Resources Advanced study of water resources topics including discussion of recent research developments.

CE 5810 Advanced Soil Mechanics Provides advanced studies in the topics of soil compressibility and soil strength. Develop advanced procedures for determining stress distribution and stress changes from a fundamental basis. Students are strongly advised to take CE5820 concurrently.

CE 5820 Geotechnical Engineering Lab Hands-on experimental lab course intended to develop understanding of soil behavior and the subtle variables that influence testing results. Tests studied include cyclic and monotonic triaxial drained and undrained strength, triaxial and one-dimensional compression, and as-compacted vs. long-term behavior of fill materials.

CE 5830 Advanced Geotechnical Engg Applies soil mechanics to the design of foundations and earth-retaining structures. Proper input parameters are stressed, and elements include the design of conventional retaining walls, reinforced- earth walls, caissons, piles, shallow foundations, dewatering systems, and the support of temporary excavations. Applies soil mechanics to the design of foundations and earth-retaining structures. Proper input parameters are stressed, and elements include the design of conventional retaining walls, reinforced earth walls, caissons, piles, shallow foundations, de-watering systems, and the support of temporary excavations.

CE 5840 Frozen Ground Engineering Stresses the problems and their solutions in seasonally frozen ground. Topics include definition of detrimental frost action, frost susceptibility criteria, mechanism of frost action, frost-resistant design, and the use of insulation. Studies both pavements and light building foundations. Take field trips during the spring thaw period.

CE 5850 Earthwork & Stability of Earth Studies the analysis and design of earth cuts, earth embankments, and gravity dams. Topics include field compaction of soil, compacted properties, fluid flow through the soil, and slope stability procedures. Requires a field trip to an RCC dam and an analysis of its water pressure and movement records.

CE 5860 Fundamentals of Soil Behavior Develop an understanding of the factors determining and controlling the engineering properties of a soil. Topics include crystal structure and surface characteristics, soil mineralogy, soil formation, rock weathering, soil composition, soil water, clay-water electrolyte systems, soil structure and stability, volume change behavior, and strength and deformation behavior.

CE 5890 Spec Topics in Geotechnical Individual or group study of advanced geotechnical engineering topics. Topics of current local or regional importance are encouraged. Appropriate projects include analysis of failures, installation and observation of field instrumentation, and in-depth literature searches. Advanced study of geotechnical engineering topics including discussion of recent research developments.

CE 5920 Civil Engg Independent Study Approved research or design project in civil engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.

CE 5930 Environ Engg Independent Study Approved research or design project in environmental engineering, originating with an individual student or assigned by the instructor.

CE 5990 Civil Engineering Graduate Sem Detailed study and group discussions of current literature and graduate research projects related to the broad field of civil engineering. Topics will be combined to address the student's area of interest, including construction, environmental, geotechnical, structures, transportation, and water resources. External speakers discuss current related issues.

CE 5991 Environmental Engg Grad Sem 1 Presentations and discussion of current literature and research related to the broad field of environmental engineering.

CE 5992 Environmental Engg Grad Sem 2 Presentations and discussion of current literature and research related to the broad field of environmental engineering.

CE 5993 Field Engg in the Devel World Study of applying appropriate engineering solutions and technology in the developing world. Examples are drawn from several areas of civil and environmental engineering, including transportation, materials, construction, surveying, geophysical methods, watershed management and GIS, water supply and treatment, and wastewater treatment.

CE 5994 International Engg Practicum Civil and environmental engineering field work outside of the United States.

CE 5998 Engineering Design Practicum Advanced independent study for students in the Master of Engineering program. In consultation with student's advisor, develop and execute a project demonstrating capabilities in problem solving, communications, and decision making. The practicum can be done on campus or at the site of a Michigan Tech corporate partner.

CE 5999 Master's Research Study of an acceptable civil or environmental engineering problem and preparation of a report or thesis.

CE 6999 Doctoral Research Original research leading to the preparation of a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree.

CH 4210 Instrumental Analysis The lecture portion of CH4212; not open to undergraduate chemistry majors.

CH 4212 Instrumental Analysis Chemical instrumentation applied to organic and inorganic analysis with emphasis on chromatography and spectroscopy.

CH 4272 Process Analytical Chemistry Hands-on introduction to the application of modern analytical chemistry in the process industries. Presents the fundamentals, use, and limitations of instruments used for process analytical measurements as well as safety regulations and hazard classifications. Emphasizes theory and practical aspects of process sampling.

CH 4292 Independent Study in Analy Che An undergraduate research experience in analytical chemistry. Students select a literature and/or laboratory problem and write a summary report.

CH 4310 Inorganic Chemistry I Study of the bonding, physical and chemical properties, structure and reactions of the chemical elements and their compounds. Examples will include both transition metals and main group elements.

CH 4311 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Laboratory preparations (selected inorganic and organometallic compounds) that illustrate appropriate experimental techniques for syntheses, manipulations, and methods of analyses.

CH 4320 Inorganic Chemistry II Continuation of CH4310. A survey course that continues the study of the general principles of inorganic chemistry and the chemistry of the elements and their compounds.

CH 4412 Spectroscopy of Organic Chem Emphasizes use of spectral data interpretation to determine structures of organic compounds. Discusses proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance (including two dimensional techniques—COSY, HETCOR, etc.), mass spectrometry, infrared spectrophotometry. Includes use of modern software, including NMR spectramodelling, data handling and presentation, and spectral database packages. Emphasizes use of spectral data interpretation to determine structures of organic compounds. Discusses proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance (including two- dimensional techniques, COSY, HETCOR, etc.), mass spectrometry, infrared spectrophotometry. Includes use of modern software, including NMR spectramodelling, data handling and presentation, and spectral database packages.

CH 4430 Intermediate Organic Chemistry Develop the chemical intuition necessary for advanced work in organic chemistry. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms and why reactions occur. Topics include heteraromatic chemistry, curved-arrow formalism and multi-step reactions, molecular orbitals and symmetry-controlled reactions, Hammett equation and structure-activity relationships, substitution reactions and carbonyl reactions.

CH 4510 Intermediate Physical Chem Discussion of selected topics in molecular orbital theory, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, group theory, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, the solid state, and other topics for students with previous coursework in physical chemistry.

CH 4610 Intro to Polymer Science Introductory study of the properties of polymers. Includes structure and characterization of polymers in the solid state, in solution, and as melts. Topics include viscoelasticity, rubbery elasticity, rheology and polymer processing. Applications discussed include coatings, adhesives, and composites.

CH 4620 Polymer Chemistry Study of polymer chemistry dealing with the mechanisms of polymerization and copolymerization. Study of the chemistry of polymers, including polymer modification and degradation. Topics include methods for measuring and predicting the path of degradation and stabilization.

CH 4631 Polymer Science Laboratory Students undertake experiments covering aspects of polymer characterization, processing, and recycling. Also included are experiments in applications such as coatings, adhesives, and composites.

CH 4641 Polymer Chemistry Laboratory Students undertake experiments covering polymer synthesis, identification, and modification. Also includes degradation processes, and formulation of polymer systems.

CH 4710 Chemical Principles in Biology Studies biochemistry with emphasis on understanding the interconnections between biology and chemistry and the underlying chemical logic of biomolecules and metabolic pathways.

CH 4800 Curr Topics in Undergrad Chem Covers chemistry topics not included in regular courses. Topics may include designing organic syntheses, heterogeneous catalysis, homogeneous catalysis, solid-state chemistry, and heterocyclic chemistry.

CH 4900 Senior Seminar in Chemistry I Discussion of various topics relevant for professional development. Includes teamwork skills, preparation of abstracts and reports, and scientific ethics. Present results of undergraduate research project or assigned library topic in written and oral form.

CH 4910 Senior Seminar in Chemistry II Continuation of CH4900. All students must complete a comprehensive examination.

CH 4990 Undergrad Research in Chem An undergraduate research experience in which students select a literature and laboratory research problem and write a report on the work performed. The student typically signs up for 1 to 3 credits per semester; most problems require more than one semester to complete. Requires GPA of 2.50 or better.

CH 5210 Analytical Separations Covers theory and applications of modern gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, and ion chromatography as well as instrumentation for these techniques. Studies trace organic analysis and environmental problems.

CH 5220 Physical Methods of Analysis Electrochemical methods, including potentiometry, voltammetry, chronopotentiometry, and electrolysis; electrochemistry in nonaqueous media; mechanisms of electrode processes. Analytical applications of atomic spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry.

CH 5310 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Covers the organometallic chemistry of the transition elements, beginning with a historical overview of the subject, as well as basic ideas in complex and transition metal chemistry.

CH 5410 Advanced Organic Chem I Advanced study of mechanistic organic and physical organic chemistry intended to bring the student to the level of current research activity. Topics may include methods for determining organic reaction mechanisms, chemical bonding as it applies to organic compounds, structure-reactivity relationships, molecular rearrangements, and molecular orbital theory.

CH 5420 Advanced Organic Chem II Advanced study of organic reactions and synthetic organic chemistry intended to bring the student to the level of current research activity. Topics may include retrosynthetic analysis and synthesis design, synthons, protecting groups, and analysis of syntheses from recent literature.

CH 5509 Environmental Organic Chem Investigation of factors controlling the environmental fate, distribution, and transformation of organic xenobiotic molecules. Covers thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical partitioning among air, water, sediment, and organic phases. Transformations examined include hydrolysis, oxidation reduction, photochemistry, and "organism-assisted" reactions. Structure-activity relationships and estimation techniques are presented with a goal of modeling environmental impacts.

CH 5510 Classical & Statistical Thermo Principles of classical chemical thermodynamics from the viewpoint of Gibbs and DeDonder; principles of applications of statistical mechanics to thermodynamics, including the properties of gases, liquids, electrolytic solutions, solutions of high polymers, and other systems of chemical interest.

CH 5520 Chemical Kinetics An advanced study of chemical reaction rates, including methods of analysis of reaction rate data and the theory of rate processes.

CH 5530 Molecular Spectroscopy An introduction to molecular spectroscopy and molecular structure. Topics include infrared and Raman spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, fluorescence, phosphorescence, and resonance techniques.

CH 5540 Appl of Group Theory in Chem The predictive power of group theory in chemistry is developed through theory and detailed applications. Emphasizes group theoretical applications to molecular orbital theory, orbital symmetry, ligand field theory, and vibrational spectroscopy.

CH 5550 Solid State Chemistry Introduces principles of solid state chemistry and the application to produce compounds with the desired physical and chemical properties. Discusses reactivity, preparation techniques, structure, impurity or dopant effects, phase transformations, electric and magnetic properties, and point defect chemistry.

CH 5560 Computational Chemistry Focuses on the theory and method of modern computational techniques applied to the study of molecular properties and reactivity through lecture and computer projects. Covers classical mechanical as well as quantum mechanical approaches.

CH 5570 Biophysical Chemistry A discussion of experimental techniques and applications of physical chemistry principles to the study of the structure, dynamics, and chemical reactions of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biopolymers.

CH 5810 Mag Resonance Spectroscopy Considers the physical interactions of importance to magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Illustrates these principles by selected, modern experimental techniques. Emphasizes on spin 1/2 particles.

CH 5900 Chemistry Seminar Graduate seminar in chemistry.

CH 5990 Graduate Research in Chemistry An original investigation in chemistry for students seeking an MS degree.

CH 6290 Special Topics in Analy Chem Discussion of current research developments at an advanced level. A list of possible topics might include chromatography, magnetic resonance, surface analysis, mass spectrometry, or environmental analysis.

CH 6390 Spec Topics in Inorganic Chem Discussion of recent developments in inorganic chemistry.

CH 6490 Special Topics in Org Chem Advanced study in special areas of organic chemistry. Topics could include organic synthetic methods, production and reactions of enolate ions, heterocyclic, carbohydrate, bioorganic, or free-radical chemistry.

CH 6510 Curr Topics Sem - Phys Chem A weekly discussion between graduate students and faculty of current research and literature topics in physical chemistry. Required for all graduate students in physical chemistry.

CH 6590 Special Topics in Phys Chem A discussion of recent research developments at an advanced level. Topics could include atomic and molecular structure, kinetic theory of gases, solid-state chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and molecular spectroscopy.

CH 6690 Special Topics in Polymer Sci Advanced study in special areas of polymer science. Topics could include thermal analysis, polymer surface science, advanced polymerization processes, scaling laws, etc. Some topics may include a laboratory component.

CH 6990 Chemistry Doctoral Research Laboratory research in preparation of the PhD thesis. Requires permission of the student's advisory committee and the graduate faculty.

CM 4000 Chemical Engineering Research Student undertakes a problem in some phase of chemical engineering, reviews the literature, obtains experimental data, and submits a report.

CM 4110 Unit Operations Laboratory Provides a rigorous introduction to experiments focused in the unit operations of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and chemical reaction engineering.

CM 4120 Chemical Plant Operations Lab A capstone laboratory course focused on chemical manufacturing processes from the perspective of manufacturing excellence. Lecture material includes equality management, the application of statistical process control, and current trends in quality manufacturing. Experimental reinforcement of these concepts occurs in the department`s pilot plants.

CM 4310 Chemical Process Safety/Env A study of the technical fundamentals of chemical process safety and designing for the environment. Includes toxicology, industrial hygiene, source models, fires and explosions, relief systems, hazard identification, risk assessment, environmental fate and transport, hazardous waste generation, pollution prevention, and regulatory requirements.

CM 4500 Particle Technology Course reviews traditional particulate characterization and integrates recent research in particle technology.

CM 4610 Intro to Polymer Science Introductory study of the properties of polymers. Includes structure and characterizaton of polymers in the solid state, in solution, and as melts. Topics include viscoelasticity, rubbery elasticity, rheology and polymer processing. Applications discussed include coatings, adhesives, and composites. Introductory study of the properties of polymers. Includes structure and characterization of polymers in the solid state, in solution, and as melts. Topics include viscoelasticity, rubbery elasticity, rheology and polymer processing. Applications discussed include coatings, adhesives, and composites.

CM 4620 Polymer Chemistry Study of polymer chemistry dealing with the mechanisms of polymerization and copolymerization. Study of the chemistry of polymers, including polymer modification and degradation. Topics include methods of measuring and predicting the path of degradation and stabilization.

CM 4631 Polymer Science Laboratory Students undertake experiments covering aspects of polymer characterization, processing, and recycling. Also included are experiments in applications such as coatings, adhesives, and composites.

CM 4641 Polymer Chemistry Laboratory Students undertake experiments covering polymer synthesis, identification, and modification. Also includes degradation processes, and formulation of polymer systems.

CM 4650 Polymer Rheology A systematic development of the principles and applications of the science of rheology. Reviews vector and tensor mathematics and Newtonian fluid dynamics. Develops the physical and mathematical nature of stress and deformations in materials. Covers the use of theory and application of rheological equations of state.

CM 4660 Polymer Chemical Engineering Provides an introduction to polymer processes for chemical engineering students.

CM 4710 Biochemical Processes Presents an introduction to fundamental and applied aspects of industrial biochemical processing. Topics include cell structure and composition, enzymes and their use in industry, metabolism, bioreactor analysis and design, bioseparations for product recovery, and industrial application.

CM 4720 Design for Environment Covers fundamental principles of pollution prevention for chemical processes. Topics include hazardous waste generation in the chemical industry, waste and pertinent environmental regulations, risk assessment, environmental impacts of chemical process designs using case studies. Introduces various tools for designing more environmentally friendly chemicals and processes.

CM 4730 Subsurface Remediation Covers the scientific and engineering priciples of in-situ subsurface remediation. Topics include subsurface fate and transport processes, remediation site characterizatin, remediation process design, and related policy issues. Covers the scientific and engineering principles of in situ subsurface remediation. Topics include subsurface fate and transport processes, remediation site characterization, remediation process design, and related policy issues.

CM 4850 CM Process Analysis & Design 1 Technical and economic evaluation of chemical processes and operations. Applies material and energy balances, flowsheets, energy utilization, and optimization to process systems. Requires use of cost estimating and economic evaluation techniques. The optimization project requires a series of memoranda progress reports, a formal final report, and an oral presentation.

CM 4851 CM Design Laboratory 1 Discuss open-ended problems in chemical engineering design.

CM 4860 CM Process Analysis & Design 2 Applies technical and economical techniques to the developement of a chemical process into an optimized design. Uses process synthesis techniques and market research to develop a conceptual design for a proposed new venture. The AIChE National Design Problem is required of each student as a capstone experience. Applies technical and economical techniques to the development of a chemical process into an optimized design. Uses process synthesis techniques and market research to develop a conceptual design for a proposed new venture. The AIChE National Design Problem is required of each student as a capstone experience.

CM 4861 CM Design Laboratory 2 Discusses open-ended problems in chemical engineering design.

CM 4900 Interdisciplinary Design 1 Focuses on an interdisciplinary chemical engineering design project. f Focuses on an interdisciplinary chemical engineering design project. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

CM 4910 Interdisciplinary Design 2 Focuses on an interdisciplinary chemical engineering design project. Focuses on an interdisciplinary chemical engineering design project. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

CM 4955 Process Control Laboratory Material discussed in CM3310 applied to laboratory experiments to illustrate, by actual practice, the principles of feedback control systems using digital computers. Discusses advanced control concepts: model predictive control and statistical process control. Laboratory experiments involve signal processing, developement of a proportional-integral-derivative controller, and tuning of direct digital controllers. Material discussed in CM3310 applied to laboratory experiments to illustrate, by actual practice, the principles of feedback control systems using digital computers. Discusses advanced control concepts: model predictive control and statistical process control. Laboratory experiments involve signal processing, development of a proportional-integral-derivative controller, and tuning of direct digital controllers.

CM 4960 Microsystem Engineering Focuses on developing and demonstrating capabilities for fabricaton, simulation, and testing of engineering microcomponents. Focuses on developing and demonstrating capabilities for fabrication, simulation, and testing of engineering microcomponents.

CM 4990 Current Topics in CM Covers chemical engineering topics not included in regular courses, which may include biochemical engineering, design of biochemical reactions, composite materials, and numerical analysis of transport processes.

CM 5100 Appl Mathematics for CM The solution to basic equations for momentum, mass, and heat transfer by use of separation of variables, numerical methods, and other mathematical techniques.

CM 5200 Advanced CM Thermodynamics Applications of linear nonequilibrium thermodynamics. Discussion of principles underlying energy conversion processes and the energetic analysis of complex systems. Covers topics such as thermoelectricity, gas interdiffusion, reverse osmosis, and other coupled transport processes from a macroscopic viewpoint.

CM 5300 Advanced Transport Phenomena Single- and multi-component mass, energy, and momentum transport. Derivation and use of the general transport equations for Newtonian and non-Newtonian flows, convective flows, and mass transport in flowing systems. Applications to complex systems.

CM 5310 Laboratory Safety Provides the technical and cultural background necessary to operate and manage a safe Laboratory.

CM 5400 Adv Reactive Systems Analysis An analytical study of various aspects of chemical reactor behavior, such as multiple steady-states, dynamics, stability, and control. Also covers transport phenomena in packed beds of solids and mathematical modeling of packed-bed reactors.

CM 5500 Theory and Methods of Research Discusses modern methods of research. Topics could include statistical analysis, presentation of data, modern experimental methods, or oral presentation skills.

CM 5610 Molecular Thermodynamics Thermodynamics from a molecular perspective. Discusses aspects of statistical mechanics as applied to thermodynamics.

CM 5620 Advanced Biochemical Engg Discussion of recent developments in biochemical engineering.

CM 5630 Advanced Chemical Engg Safety Discussion of advanced topics in chemical process safety.

CM 5640 Advanced Polymer Engineering Advanced study of a special area of polymer science and engineering, incuding current developments. Advanced study of a special area of polymer science and engineering, including current developments.

CM 5650 Heterogeneous Catalysis A survey of theories of catalytic activity of solids with examples drawn from reactions of industrial importance.

CM 5660 Polymer Composite Materials Introduces the basic concepts of the macromechanical behavior of composite materials, and gives an overview of topics of engineering interest. The mechanics of laminated continuous fiber-reinforced composites will be developed and applied to analysis of simple composite structures.

CM 5670 Advanced Process Design Problems and lectures in plant design. Course content will vary according to particular needs of the students involved.

CM 5680 Adv Chemical Process Control Analysis and design of digital and sampled control systems; use of z-transform and time-domain methods. Study of nonlinear feedback systems, stability criteria, and state-space methods. Design using optimal control. Multivariable and adaptive control system concepts as applied to chemical processes.

CM 5690 Particle Technology A discussion of advanced topics in theory and practice of particle technology.

CM 5700 Advanced Polymer Rheology A survey of non-Newtonian fluid phenomena and study of material functions. Discusses an in-depth analysis of rheological constitutive equations and their appication. A survey of non-Newtonian fluid phenomena and study of material functions. Discusses an in-depth analysis of rheological constitutive equations and their application.

CM 5900 Current Topics in CM A discussion of chemical engineering topics of current interest not included in regular graduate courses.

CM 5950 Advanced Special Projects This is a course for graduate students who wish to do extensive work on projects or topics not directly related to their thesis topic and not covered in one of the graduate courses.

CM 5990 MS Research An original investigation of a chemical engineering problem.

CM 6990 Doctoral Research An original investigation in theoretical or applied chemical engineering or both, and submission of a dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the PhD degree.

CS 4000 Senior Seminar Topics include ethical models, legal issues, privacy and security, social responsibility, professional responsibility and service, and the future of computing. Students will complete the ETS MFT assessment exam.

CS 4090 Special Topics in Computer Sci Special topics in computer science offered on occassion based on student and faculty demand and interest. Special topics in computer science offered on occasion based on student and faculty demand and interest.

CS 4099 Directed Study in Computer Sci Students study one or more special topics in computer science under the direction of one or more faculty members.

CS 4121 Programming Languages A discussion of the concepts underlying programming languages. Topics include programming paradigms; language criteria (including syntax, semantics, run-time behavior, and implementation issues); data, procedure, functional, and control abstraction; functional programming; and logic programming.

CS 4131 Compiler Construction Introduction to compilation techniques, including parsing, syntax-directed translation, run-time storage management, error recovery, code generation and optimization. Requires a significant project.

CS 4311 Intro to Computation Theory Covers languages, automata, and grammars in some depth. Topics include deterministic and non-deterministic machines, push-down automata, Turing machines, the halting problem, the Chomsky hierarchy of languages, closure properties for language classes, and unsolvable problems. Provides deeper insight into the power of computing using various models of computation. Topics reviewed include proof techniques, finite automata, regular languages, pushdown automata, and context-free languages. Topics covered include Turing machines and their variants, the Halting Problem and decidability, computability, time complexity, space complexity, circuit model, and parallel computation.

CS 4321 Introduction to Algorithms Techniques for design and analysis of computer algorithms. Topics include asymptotic notation, methods for solving recurrences, divide-and-conquer algorithms, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, graph algorithms, and NP-completeness. Fundamental topics in algorithm design, analysis, and implementation. Analysis fundamentals include asymptotic notation, analysis of control structures, solving recurrences, and amortized analysis. Design and implementation topics include sorting, searching, and graph algorithms. Design paradigms include greedy algorithms, divide-and-conquer algorithms, and dynamic programming.

CS 4331 Intro to Parallel Programming This class is a practical introduction to designing and building parallel programs. This involoves solving problems using multiple processes. Both the shared memory and the message passing paradigms will be studies. Students will be given an abstract conceptual model of parallel programming as well as practical experience programming with HPF and the MPI parallel library. Topics covered include parallel computer architecture, message-passing computing, shared- memory computing, partitioning strategies, pipelined computation, synchronous computation, and load balancing. Both traditional computer science applications like sorting and numerical applications like matric multiplication are discussed. Practical introduction to designing and building parallel programs. This involves solving problems using multiple processes. Both the shared memory and the message passing paradigms will be studied. Students will be given an abstract conceptual model of parallel programming as well as practical experience programming with HPF and the MPI parallel library. Topics covered include parallel computer architecture, message-passing computing, shared- memory computing, partitioning strategies, pipelined computation, synchronous computation, and load balancing. Traditional computer science applications, such as sorting, as well as numerical applications, such as matrix multiplication, are discussed.

CS 4411 Intro to Operating Systems Presents topics on program representation and execution, operating systems, process and threads, process scheduling, memory management, file systems, network programming, and security and privacy. Presents topics on program representation and execution, operating systems, process and threads, process scheduling, memory management, and file systems. Programming homework is required.

CS 4421 Database Systems Topics include goals of database management; data definition; data models; data normalization; data retrieval and manipulation; security, integrity, and privacy measures; file, data, and storage organization; object-database systems; and parallel and distributed databases. Surveys a number of general database systems and examines in detail at least one database system.

CS 4431 Advanced Computer Architecture Architecture of high-performance parallel computer systems. Introduces various forms of parallelism, such as multiple functional units, pipelining, multiprocessors, and processor arrays. Also covers interleaved memory, caching, and interconnection networks. Includes analytic and simulation models of architectural features that implement or support parallel processing.

CS 4441 Operating Systems Continuation of CS4411. Topics include file systems, I/O, distributed systems, security, and symmetric multiprocessing. Requires a significant programming project.

CS 4451 Systems Administration Introduction to fundamental systems-administration concepts. Topics include an introduction to systems administration process model as well as the building blocks for the process model. Emphasizes technical issues, but economic affects will also be addressed. Introduction to fundamental systems-administration concepts. Topics include an introduction to systems administration process model as well as the building blocks for the process model. Emphasizes technical issues, but economic affects will also be addressed.

CS 4461 Computer Networks Computer network architectures and protocols; design and implementation of datalink, network, and transport layer functions. Introduction to the Internet protocol suite and to network tools and programming.

CS 4611 Intro to Computer Graphics Introduction to interactive computer graphics. Topics include graphics terminology, 3D viewing, 3D transformation, interactive techniques, use of graphics input devices, projections, modeling, lighting, texturing, evaluators, and graphics algorithms. Requires substantial programming homework.

CS 4711 Software Engineering A survey of software engineering concepts. Topics include an introduction to current process models as well as various specification, analysis, design, and testing tecniques. Considers both technical and economic issues. This course covers the basic software process models and examines approaches to requirement analysis, formal specification, design and testing. Introduction to software engineering, the study of principled approaches to developing and maintaining software. Topics include software process models, project management, requirements modeling/analysis, design, and testing.

CS 4712 Software Engineering II This course builds on the student's previous exposure to fundamental aspects of the software process. Topics include formal verification, measurement, quality assurance and maintenance. Building on previous exposure in CS 4711 to the fundamentals of the software process, this course focuses on techniques for ensuring software quality. Topics include formal specification, testing, proof-based verification, reliability models, and metrics for defect prediction. Projects will involve the use of online tools.

CS 4790 Senior Design Project This course allows students to apply the principles and techniques of software engineering covered in CS4711 and CS4712. Each student will be part of a team responsible for developing a production-quality software product.

CS 4811 Artificial Intelligence Fundamental ideas and techniques that are used in the construction of AI problem solvers. Topics include knowledge representation, problem solving, heuristics, search heuristics, inference mechanisms, expert systems, and language understanding.

CS 5090 Special Topics in CS Special topics in computer science offered on occasion based on student and faculty demand and interest.

CS 5091 Graduate Seminar in CS From time to time, depending on student demand, a seminar will be offered on advanced topics in current computer science research.

CS 5131 Compiler Optimization Emphasizes the design and implmentation of compiler optimizations. Topics include control- and data-flow analysis, traditional compiler optimization, intermediate forms, register allocation, local and global instruction scheduling, software pipelining, dependence analysis, and memory-reuse analysis. Emphasizes the design and implementation of compiler optimizations. Topics include control- and data-flow analysis, traditional compiler optimization, intermediate forms, register allocation, local and global instruction scheduling, software pipelining, dependence analysis, and memory-reuse analysis.

CS 5311 Computation Theory Tuning machines, recursive functions, register machines, parallel computational models, bounds of complexity, NP-completeness, and P-Space completeness.

CS 5321 Advanced Algorithms A continuation of CS4321. Covers advanced techniques for design and analysis of computer algorithms. Topics include amortized analysis, divide-and-conquer algorithms, dynamic programming, greedy algorithms, graph algorithms, NP-completeness, and approximation algorithms. After a brief review of CS4321, advanced techniques for design and analysis of algorithms are covered. Topics include algorithms for complex data structures, amortized analysis, and NP-completeness. Application areas include approximation algorithms, network flow, combinatorics, string matching, and parallel algorithms. Additional topics as time permits.

CS 5331 Parallel Algorithms Emphasizes the principles used in the development of algorithms for parallel computers, including programming paradigms, implementation, analysis, and performance evaluation. Considers algorithms in the areas of scientific computation and nonnumeric processing as well as software tools for performance visualization and debugging.

CS 5431 Advanced Computer Architecture An in-depth study of various aspects of parallel processing, with an emphasis on parallel architectures. The course has an analytical focus and investigates models of various aspects of the design and analysis of parallel systems. Topics include simple uniprocessor/multiprocessor performance models, pipelining, instruction-level parallelism, and multiprocessor design issues.

CS 5441 Distributed Systems Covers time and order in distributed systems; mutual exclusion, agreement, elections, and atomic transactions; Distributed File Systems, Distributed Shared Memory, Distributed System Security; and issues in programming distributed systems. Uses selected case studies.

CS 5611 Advanced Computer Graphics Topics include polygonal objects, parametric curves and surfaces, lighting models, shadows and textures, ray-tracing techniques, radiosity methods, volume rendering, and animation.

CS 5711 Advanced Software Engineering Current issues related to the development of large-scale software. Topics include formal approaches to requirements definition, software specifications and design, language issues, testing criterion, and management and organizational issues. Building on the foundation developed in CS4711 and CS4712, this course surveys current research in software engineering. Topics include both the technical aspects of software development (e.g. requirements modeling/analysis, design, verification) and issues pertaining to software process and project management (e.g. measurement, risk analysis, team organization).

CS 5811 Adv Artificial Intelligence Course topics include current topics in artificial intelligence including agent-based systems, learning, planning, use of uncertainty in problem solving, reasoning, and belief systems.

CS 5911 Advanced Numerical Analysis Topics include linear and nonlinear systems, interpolation, function approximation, numerical integration and differentiation, fast fourier transform, ODEs and PDEs, eigenvalue calculation, and unconstrained optimization.

CS 5990 Grad Research in Computer Sci The study of an acceptable computer science problem and the preparation of a thesis

CS 5999 Reading and Research Individual reading and research on current topics in computer science.

CS 6090 Special Topics in CS Special topics in Computer Science offered on occasion based on student and faculty demand and interest.

CS 6091 Doctoral Seminar in CS Seminar covers advanced topics in current Computer Science research for doctoral degree candidates. Offered according to student demand.

CS 6131 Special Topics in CS An in-depth study of current research in compilers and compiler optimization. This course covers the use of high-level program analysis to transform code for architectures with deep memory hierarchies and vector and parallel features. Topics include dependence analysis, memory-hierarchy analysis, loop transformations and code generation strategies for high-performance computer architectures.

CS 6621 Surface Surgery & Compression An in-depth study of recent developments in computer graphics, geometric modeling and visualization, with an emphasis on polyhedron simplification, refinement, surgery, multiresolution representations and geometric compression. In addition, this course will also cover the blossoming principle, scatter data interpolation and approximation d surface subdivision schemes.

CS 6990 Doctoral Research in CS The study of an acceptable computer science problem and the preparation of a dissertation.

CS 6999 Doctoral Reading and Research Individual reading and research on current topics in Computer Science for doctoral degree candidates.

CSE 5091 CS&E Seminar From time to time, depending on student demand, a seminar will be offered on current topics in computational science and engineering.

CSE 5200 Computational Genomics Topics include introduction to molecular biology, DNA sequence assembly, fast database searching, sequence alignment, and gene recognition.

CSE 5600 Science and Data Visualization Covers the fundamental concepts in the field of scientific, engineering, biomedical, and information visualization. Emphasizes the representation of scalar, vector, and tensor fields; data sampling and resampling; reconstruction using multivariate, multivalued finite elements, surfaces, volumes, and functions on surfaces; and volumetric rendering techniques.

CSE 5610 Geometric Modeling Discusses concepts in geometric modeling. Topicsinclude representation of shapes for solids and surfaces; shape modeling, including parametric curves and surfaces such as Bezier, B-spline, and NURBS curves and surfaces; implicit curves and surfaces; surface intersection, blending, and offsetting; applied computational geometry; and the design of robust geometric algorithms. Discusses concepts in geometric modeling. Topics include representation of shapes for solids and surfaces; shape modeling, including parametric curves and surfaces such as Bezier, B-spline, and NURBS curves and surfaces; implicit curves and surfaces; surface intersection, blending, and offsetting; applied computational geometry; and the design of robust geometric algorithms.

CSE 5900 Computational Linear Algebra Computational methods for solving systems of linear equations. Presents background in linear algebra theory and computational techniques. Typical topics include finite element methods, conjugate gradient methods, other iterative methods, and direct methods. Emphasizes modern computational approaches.

CSE 6090 Special Topics in CSE Special topics in Computational Science and Engineering offered on occasion based on student and faculty demand and interest.

CSE 6091 CS&E Seminar From time to time, depending on student demand, a seminar will be offered on current topics in computational science and engineering.

CSE 6990 Doctoral Research By arrangement with the instructor directing the PhD dissertation.

CSE 6999 Doctoral Reading and Research Individual reading and research on current topics in computational science and engineering.

EC 4000 Senior Seminar in Economics A senior capstone seminar in which students discuss and conduct research under the guidance of several faculty members.

EC 4200 Econometrics Introduces techniques and procedures to estimate and test economic and financial relationships developed in business, economics, social and physical sciences.

EC 4400 Banking & Finan Institutions Analysis of asset and liability management of financial institutions and the role of financial institutions in the U.S. and international economy.

EC 4600 Nat Resource/Environ Econ Examines economic and policy issues related to the supply and use of natural resources and to the environmental problems related to their use. Resources studied include minerals, energy, agriculture, forests, fisheries, wildlife, and water. Policy issues include efficiency, benefit cost analysis, U.S. environmental policy, and international concerns.

EC 4610 Mineral Industry Economics Studies the role of minerals and metals in society and the economics of their use. Applies economic principles to examine the supply, demand, markets, and foreign trade for important minerals and metals. Examines the effect of government policies on the minerals industries. Requires a technical report.

EC 4620 Energy Economics Introduction to the institutional, technical, and economic issues of the production and use of energy resources, including petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, electric utilities, and alternative energy sources. Applies economic analysis to industrial and policy problems of the supply, distribution, and use of energy resources, including environmental and social consequences.

EC 4700 Economics of Health Care Economic analysis of the health care sector: organization, demand and supply factors, pricing practices, financing mechanism, public vs private, impact of third party, medical school funding and admission policy, insurance and prepayment, and health and economic development.

EC 4800 Economics of Tech Change Economic issues related to technological change: role of technological change in economic growth, economics of research and development, processes of invention and innovation and their relation to market structure, diffusion of new technology and its impact on markets, economic aspects of intellectual property, and public policy toward technological change.

EC 4900 Research Under the general guidance of a faculty member, students read, conduct research, and prepare reports and papers as required.

EC 4990 Special Topics in Economics Economic topics of interest to students and faculty.

EC 5000 Microeconomics The study of consumer demand theory of the firm, market structure, and industrial performance. Emphasizes establishment of an analytic framework for evaluating public policy.

EC 5010 Macroeconomics The study of the determinants of the level of income, employment, the rate of inflation, economic growth, and cyclical variations in the economy, including considerations of the rationale for monetary and fiscal policy and their impact on the business community.

EC 5400 Advanced Engineering Economics Presents and demonstrates procedures and quantitative techniques used in capital budgeting and project evaluation and selection for industry. Topics include cashflow analysis, decision methods, risk and uncertainty, cost of capital, taxes and depreciation, and forecasting market variables. Topics presented with study problems, applying spreadsheet programs. Presents and demonstrates procedures and quantitative techniques used in capital budgeting and project evaluation and selection for industry. Topics include cash flow analysis, decision methods, risk and uncertainty, cost of capital, taxes and depreciation, and forecasting market variables. Topics presented with study problems, applying spreadsheet programs.

EC 5600 Nat Resource/Environ Econ Supply and use of renewable and depletable natural resources, including minerals, energy, agriculture, forests, fisheries, wildlife, and water. Efficient management of private and common property resources and environmental issues and concerns. Efficiency, market failures, benefit-cost analysis, and policy analysis. No credit if a student has previous credit for EC4610.

EC 5610 Economics of Nonfuel Minerals Economics of the nonfuel minerals industries: market analysis, market structure, international trade issues, policy analysis, role of minerals in society, supply, demand, markets, and foreign trade for important minerals, effects of government policies on the minerals industries. No credit if a student has previous credit for EC4600.

EC 5620 Energy Economics Examines social and private problems in the supply, distribution, and use of energy resources and the energy industries. Studies production, allocation, and environmental and social problems of petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, electricity, and various alternative energy sources. No credit if a student has previous credit for EC4620.

EC 5900 Special Topics Economic topics of interest to students or independent study in economics under the guidance of a faculty member.

EC 5999 Graduate Research Under the guidance of a faculty member, students will read, conduct research, and prepare a report, paper, or thesis.

ECA 9003 Histories & Cultures

ECA 9003U Histories & Cultures Upper Div

ECA 9004 Science, Tech and Society

ECA 9004U Science/Tech/Society Upper Div

ECA 9005 Econ, Political & Social Inst

ECA 9005U Econ/Pol/Social Inst Upper Div

ED 4500 Special Problems in Education Literature, laboratory, or field investigation under the supervison of authorized University faculty/staff with a required report of work performed and results obtained. Literature, laboratory, or field investigation under the supervision of authorized University faculty/staff with a required report of work performed and results obtained.

ED 4510 Special Topics in Education Students identify and develop an in-depth examination of current topics in education for further research and study. Working in consultation and agreement with select faculty, students engage in active inquiry on leading educational issues.

ED 4600 Independent Study in Education Through independent study, gain additional insights to relevant topics in education and research. Students must work directly with select faculty to develop a structured line of study on select educational topics.

ED 4810 Meth of Tchng Sci, Math, & CS Application of learning and instructional theories to the teaching of science, mathematics, and computer science. Emphasizes methods and materials used to teach early adolescents and adolescents. Taught from the perspective of science/mathematics/computer science teachers. Lab offer opportunties to refine instructional techniques.

ED 4820 Meth of Tchng Social Studies Application of learning and instructional theories to the teaching of social studies and English. Emphasizes methods and materials used to teach early adolescents and adolescents. Taught from the perspective of social studies teachers. Lab offers opportunities to refine instructional techniques.

ED 4830 Gen Meth of Secondary Tchg This course deals with 4 major areas of knowledge. 1. Teaching strategies 2. Classroom Management 3. Development of lesson plans 4. Test development and evaluation This course deals with 4 major areas of knowledge: Teaching Strategies, Classroom Management, Development of Lesson Plans, and Test Development and Evaluation. Requires admission to the Teacher Education program by the Department of Education.

ED 4831 Science Methods Application of learning and instructional theories to the teaching of science. Content specific to the students major or minor will be utilized in all course work. Application of learning and instructional theories to the teaching of science. Content specific to the students major or minor will be utilized in all course work. Requires admission to teacher education program by the Department of Education.

ED 4910 Directed Teaching Knowledge of human growth and learning theories, methods and materials, and individual differences applied to classroom settings conducted under the supervision of an experienced middle or secondary school teacher. Requires admission to teacher education program.

ED 5100 College Teaching Covers course preparation, educational testing and evaluation, understanding theories and processes of student learning, developing assignments, instructional strategies (discussions, lecturing, collaborative learning, cases/simulations, etc.), using