2010-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 21, 2024  
2010-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are arranged alphabetically by the course prefix codes as listed below. For the purpose of brevity, course descriptions do not follow traditional rules of grammar and may consist of sentence fragments. 

 

Business Administration

  
  • BA 450 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 451 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 452 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 453 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 454 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 455 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 456 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 457 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 458 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 459 - Special Topics


    Selected topics of special or current interest in the study of business administration. 3 credits
  
  • BA 500 - Experiential Learning Capstone


    This class ensures student completion of experiential learning components for College of Business programs. By the end of their program of study, students must have completed 16 points of activities from the College of Business Professional Enrichment Program during their tenure at the University of New Haven. They also must have successfully completed either (i) a three-credit internship; (ii) a three-credit practicum in the major field of study; (iii) an officially designated Academic Service Learning course; (iv) three credits of faculty-mentored research or (v) a minimum of ten days of study abroad/study away, earning at least three credits. In cases where the internship, practicum, or research would constitute excess credit, a non-credit internship, practicum, or research in the major field of study that meets the standards of the credited experience may be substituted with approval of the department chair. All College of Business day students must enroll in this course during their senior year. 0 credits
  
  • BA 500EE - Capstone Experiential Education


    This class ensures student completion of experiential learning components for College of Business programs. By the end of their program of study, students must have completed 16 points of activities from the College of Business Professional Enrichment Program during their tenure at the University of New Haven. They also must have successfully completed either (i) a three-credit internship; (ii) a three-credit practicum in the major field of study; (iii) an officially designated Academic Service Learning course; (iv) three credits of faculty-mentored research or (v) a minimum of ten days of study abroad/study away, earning at least three credits. In cases where the internship, practicum, or research would constitute excess credit, a non-credit internship, practicum, or research in the major field of study that meets the standards of the credited experience may be substituted with approval of the department chair. 0 credits
  
  • BA 500PE - Capstone Professional Enrichment


    This class ensures student completion of experiential learning components for College of Business programs. By the end of their program of study, students must have completed 16 points of activities from the College of Business Professional Enrichment Program during their tenure at the University of New Haven. They also must have successfully completed either (i) a three-credit internship; (ii) a three-credit practicum in the major field of study; (iii) an officially designated Academic Service Learning course; (iv) three credits of faculty-mentored research or (v) a minimum of ten days of study abroad/study away, earning at least three credits. In cases where the internship, practicum, or research would constitute excess credit, a non-credit internship, practicum, or research in the major field of study that meets the standards of the credited experience may be substituted with approval of the department chair. 0 credits

Biology

  
  • BI 121 - Genl & Human Biology I with Lab


    Corequisite: BI 121L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 121L  before you can enroll in BI 121 An introduction to the study of biology which integrates biological principles and human biology. Major topics covered are biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. The laboratory involves experimentation and demonstration of principles covered in lecture. BI 121 is a prerequisite for BI 122 . Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 121L - Lab BI 121


    LAB BI 121  0 credits
  
  • BI 122 - Genl & Human Biology II with Lab


    Prerequisite: BI 121 . Corequisite: BI 122L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 122L  before you can enroll in BI 122 An introduction to the study of biology which integrates biological principles and human biology. Major topics covered are biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. The laboratory involves experimentation and demonstration of principles covered in lecture. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 122L - Lab BI 122


    LAB BI 122  0 credits
  
  • BI 125 - Contemporary Issues in Biology w/Lab


    Corequisite: BI 125L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 125L  before you can enroll in BI 125 Contemporary issues in biology will explore topics related to biological sciences. The goal of the course is to foster an informed citizenship prepared for current biological debates. Students will learn the relevant biological principles in lecture and laboratory. The dynamic nature of scientific investigation may require adjustment and variation in the specific topics covered each year. Topics may include emerging diseases, cardiovascular health, reproduction, genetics, evolution, ecology, and conservation. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 125L - Lab BI 125


    Lab BI 125  0 credits
  
  • BI 250 - Invertebrate Zoology with Lab


    Prerequisite: BI 122  or BI 254 . Corequisite: BI 250L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 250L  before you can enroll in BI 250 A survey of invertebrate phyla focusing on taxonomy, evolutionary relationships, structure and function, physiological adaptations, and life modes. Laboratory includes examination of the structure and anatomy of representative taxa from the phyla, experiments and observations on behavior, and responses to varying environmental conditions. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 250L - Lab BI 250


    LAB BI 250  0 credits
  
  • BI 253 - Biology I for Science Majors w/Lab


    Prerequisite or corequisite: M 109 . Corequisite: BI 253L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 253L  before you can enroll in BI 253 A discussion of the principles of biological organization from the molecular level through the ecological. The basic course for biology and environmental studies majors. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 253L - Lab BI 253


    LAB BI 253  0 credits
  
  • BI 254 - Biology II for Science Majors w/Lab


    Prerequisite: BI 253 . Corequisite: BI 254L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 254L  before you can enroll in BI 254 A discussion of the principles of biological organization from the molecular level through the ecological. The basic course for biology and environmental studies majors. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 254L - Lab BI 254


    LAB BI 254  0 credits
  
  • BI 259 - Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab


    Prerequisite: BI 121 , BI 122 , BI 253 , or BI 254 . Corequisite: BI 259L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 259L  before you can enroll in BI 259 Examination of structure and function of vertebrate organ systems with an emphasis on human systems. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 259L - Lab BI 259


    LAB BI 259  0 credits
  
  • BI 260 - Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab


    Prerequisite: BI 121, BI 122, BI 253, or BI 254. Corequisite: BI 260L - you must enroll in a section of BI 260L before you can enroll in BI 260 Prerequisite: BI 259. Examination of structure and function of vertebrate organ systems with an emphasis on human systems. Laboratory fee; 4 credit hours. 4 credits
  
  • BI 260L - Lab BI 260


    LAB BI 260  0 credits
  
  • BI 261 - Introduction to Biochemistry


    Prerequisite: CH 105  or equivalent An introduction to biochemistry including the study of pH, water bioenergetics, enzymes, and the structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. A non-laboratory course for students in dental hygiene and dietetics. Not open to biology majors. 3 credits
  
  • BI 301 - Microbiology with Lab


    Prerequisites: BI 121  or BI 253  and one college course in general chemistry. Corequisite: BI 301L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 301L  before you can enroll in BI 301 A history of microbiology and a survey of microbial life. Includes viruses, rickettsia, bacteria, blue-green algae, and fungi; their environment, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and relationship to humans. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 301L - Lab BI 301


    LAB BI 301  0 credits
  
  • BI 303 - Cell & Tissues


    Prerequisite: BI 121  or BI 253 . Corequisite: BI 303L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 303L  before you can enroll in BI 303 Microscopic and chemical structures of normal tissues, organs, and their cellular constituents as related to function. Laboratory includes microscopic observation, tissue staining, and slide preparation. Laboratory fees. 4 credits
  
  • BI 303L - Lab BI 303


    LAB BI 303  0 credits
  
  • BI 304 - Immunology with Lab


    Prerequisites: BI 121  or BI 253  and one college course in general chemistry. Corequisite: BI 304L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 304L  before you can enroll in BI 304 The nature of antigens and antibodies, formation and action of the latter, other immunologically active components of blood and tissues, and various immune reactions. Laboratory emphasizes current antibody methodology. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 304L - Lab BI 304


    LAB BI 304  0 credits
  
  • BI 305 - Develop Bio w/L


    Prerequisite: BI 122  or BI 254 . Corequisite: BI 305L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 305L  before you can enroll in BI 305 A survey of developmental biology integrating classical embryology with modern concepts of cellular development. Laboratory will include examination of embryonic serial sections as well as modern cellular and molecular studies of development. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 305L - Lab BI 305


    LAB BI 305  0 credits
  
  • BI 306 - Genetics


    Prerequisite: BI 253  or BI 121  A survey of modern genetics that integrates the principles and concepts discovered in viruses, bacteria, and mammals including humans. Topics include organization of the chromosome, transmission genetics, DNA fingerprinting, linkage and mapping, mutations and chromosomal aberrations, organelle genetics, genetic engineering, population genetics, and evolution. 3 credits
  
  • BI 308 - Cell Biology with Lab


    Prerequisites: BI 121  or BI 253 , one college course in general chemistry, and one college course in general physics. Corequisite: BI 308L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 308L  before you can enroll in BI 308 Basic theories of physiology as applied to cells. Emphasis on cellular structure and function as well as cell-cell interactions in multicellular organisms. Laboratory will stress practical aspects and modern techniques. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 308L - Lab BI 308


    LAB BI 308  0 credits
  
  • BI 311 - Molecular Biology


    Prerequisites: BI 121  or BI 253 , plus CH 115  and CH 117 . Corequisite: BI 311L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 311L  before you can enroll in BI 311 An in-depth discussion of nucleic acids, the flow of information from nucleic acids to protein and the control of gene activity. Laboratory emphasizes the techniques of modern molecular biology. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 311L - Lab BI 311


    LAB BI 311  0 credits
  
  • BI 320 - Ecology with Lab


    Prerequisites: CH 116  and BI 254  (or BI 122  with permission of instructor). Corequisite: BI 320L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 320L  before you can enroll in BI 320 An investigation of the major subdisciplines of ecology including organismal, population, community ecosystem, and landscape ecology. Human impacts and environmental management and assessment are also considered. Laboratory includes designing ecological studies, field sampling techniques, ecological analysis, using global positioning systems in ecological studies, and gathering information on the Internet. Several weekend field classes are required. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 320L - Lab BI 320


    Corequisite: BI 320  LAB BI 320  0 credits
  
  • BI 433 - Medical Microbiology w/L


    Prerequisites: BI 301  and CH 115 . Corequisite: BI 433L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 433L  before you can enroll in BI 433 A study of the more common diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses, including their etiology, transmission, laboratory diagnosis, and control. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 433L - Lab BI 433


    LAB BI 433  0 credits
  
  • BI 461 - Biochemistry with Lab


    Prerequisites: CH 201 , CH 202 , CH 203 , and CH 204 . Corequisite: BI 461L  - you must enroll in a section of BI 461L  before you can enroll in BI 461 A survey of biochemistry including a discussion of pH, buffers, water, bioenergetics, oxidative phosphorylation, enzymology, metabolic regulation, and the structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, vitamins, and cofactors. Laboratory exercises are primarily designed to concentrate on various experimental techniques including electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrophotometry, centrifugation, and enzymology. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 461L - Lab BI 461


    LAB BI 461  0 credits
  
  • BI 493 - Evaluation of Scientific Literature


    Prerequisites: science major with junior or senior standing. In this seminar-format course, the student will be trained to present and critically analyze research papers. In the first part of the semester students will be instructed in critically reading and evaluating primary research articles. In the latter part of the semester the students will present primary research articles from the recent and historical literature and a review topic in a seminar format. Active class participation in seminars is mandatory. 3 credits
  
  • BI 498 - Internship


    Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; biology or environmental science major. Supervised field experience for qualified students in areas related to biology and/or environmental science. Minimum of 150 hours of field experience required. 3 credits
  
  • BI 501 - Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology


    Prerequisites: BI 461 , CH 201 , CH 202 , CH 203  and CH 204  First in a series of advanced biochemistry courses; examines the relationship between protein structure and function. Topics include properties of proteins and amino acids, protein folding, enzyme kinetics, and enzyme regulation. 3 credits
  
  • BI 503 - Nucleic Acid Biochemistry


    Prerequisites: BI 461 , CH 201 -CH 204  Second course in the advanced biochemistry course series; examines cellular metabolism, the transfer of chemical energy, and the biosynthesis of amino acids, carbohydrates, fatty acids, and nucleotides. 3 credits
  
  • BI 506 - Genomics


    Prerequisite: BI 311  This course combines information from the most recent genomic projects with traditional genetic research methods to provide novel understanding of the role of the genome as the blueprint of life. Emphasis is placed on exploring the expression of genes in context of the activity and function of the whole genome. Topics include genome anatomy, functional genomics, regulation of the activity of the genome, genome evolution, proteomics, genome engineering, and computational genomics. 3 credits
  
  • BI 510 - Environmental Health


    Prerequisites: BI 260  and a college chemistry course The emphasis is on the health effects of environmental and occupational pollutants and on the spread and control of communicable diseases. Toxicological and epidemiological techniques are discussed. 3 credits
  
  • BI 511 - Molecular Biology of Proteins w/Lab


    Prerequisites: BI 311  and BI 461  Because the techniques for working wih proteins are basic to the cell and molecular biologist and extend beyond the understanding of basic protein biochemistry, this course provides a theoretical understanding of methods commonly utilized for protein/peptide analysis. In the laboratory students will isolate proteins from various tissues or expression systems and analyze them by one- and two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 513 - Molecular Biology Nucleic Acids w/L


    Prerequisite: BI 503  or permission of the instructor Examination of gene expression and the techniques available for manipulating DNA, RNA, and protein expression. Course utilizes an extensive laboratory component to instruct students in the practical and technical aspects of working with nucleic acids. Laboratory fee. 4 credits
  
  • BI 520 - Bioinformatics


    Prerequisite: BI 311  Students will become familiar with uses of computers in cellular and molecular biology and will be introduced to databases that are presently available for nucleic acid and protein sequences as well as literature citations. Students will work with modeling software which looks for potential secondary structures within both protein and DNA sequences. 3 credits
  
  • BI 590 - Special Topics


    Course(s) covering topics in biology or science which are of special or current interest. 1-4 credit hours. 3 credits
  
  • BI 595 - Laboratory Research I


    Prerequisites: biology major, consent of the department. Choice of a research topic, literature search, planning of experiments, experimentation, and correlation of results in a written report, under the guidance of a department faculty member. Three hours of work per week required per credit hour. Laboratory fee; 1-6 credit hours. 3 credits
  
  • BI 596 - Laboratory Research II


    Prerequisites: biology major, consent of the department. Choice of a research topic, literature search, planning of experiments, experimentation, and correlation of results in a written report, under the guidance of a department faculty member. Three hours of work per week required per credit hour. Laboratory fee. 3 credits
  
  • BI 599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites: biology major, consent of the department. Weekly conferences with advisor. Three hours of work per week required per credit hour. Opportunity for the student, under the direction of a faculty member, to explore an area of personal interest. A written report of the work carried out is required. 1-3 credit hours; maximum of 6. 3 credits

Biomedical Engineering

  
  • BME 300 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering


    Prerequisites: CH 116  or EAS 120 , and M 115 ; corequisite: BI 259  or equivalent. This course is designed for students in science and engineering who are interested in biomedical engineering. Biomedical engineering blends traditional engineering techniques with biological sciences and medicine to improve the quality of human health and life. This introductory course will explain how mathematics and physical science principles of engineering are applied to solving biological and medical problems. Students will review physiologic systems as a basis for understanding the fundamentals of biomedical engineering. The course will focus on a variety of topics including biomechanics, biomaterials, bioelectrical systems, the development of devices and prosthetics, bioimaging, and tissue engineering. 3 credits
  
  • BME 350 - Biomechanics


    Prerequisites: PH 150 , M 118 , and BME 300 ; corequisite: BI 260  or equivalent. An introduction to the basic concepts and methods in mechanics, as applied to biological systems, including mechanics of materials and rigid-body dynamics. The biomedical applications of mechanics will be illustrated. The course is meant to provide an introductory background in biomechanics for students preparing for medical school, industrial positions in the biomedical and biotechnology fields, and for those planning to attend graduate school in bioengineering. 3 credits
  
  • BME 450 - Special Topics


    Prerequisites: BME 300 , BME 350 . This course is designed to allow students to engage in the study of different topics in an area within biomedical engineering. Courses vary in content in response to student interest and demand. 1 credits

Business Law

  
  • LA 101 - Business Law Regulatory Environment


    An overview of the legal system as it relates to the operation of a business. Topics will include those relating to the establishment and continuity of business relationships, including contracts, sales, partnerships, corporations, agency law, and business ethics, and those,regulating, business activities, including consumer protection, environmental, employment, and antitrust laws. 3 credits
  
  • LA 112 - Accounting Business Law II


    Prerequisite: LA 101  Law of agency, employer/employee, partnerships, corporations, security and governmental regulation; real, and person property law; creditors rights and bankruptcy; wills and trusts. 3 credits
  
  • LA 450 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101  Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 451 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101  Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 452 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101  Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 453 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101  Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 454 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101  Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 455 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101 . Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 456 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101 . Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 457 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101 . Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 458 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101 . Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 459 - Special Topics


    Prerequisite: LA 101 . Special topics in Business Law of special or current interest not covered by an existing course. 3 credits
  
  • LA 598 - Internship


    Prerequisite: LA 101  On-the-job experience of business law in selected organizations. 3 credits
  
  • LA 599 - Independent Study


    Prerequisites: LA 101  and junior standing A planned program of individual study under the supervision of a member of the faculty. 3 credits

Civil Engineering

  
  • CE 201 - Statics


    Prerequisites: PH 150  and M 117  Composition and resolution of forces in two and three dimensions. Equilibrium of forces in stationary systems. Analysis of trusses, frames, and machines. Centroids and second moments of areas, distributed forces and friction. 3 credits
  
  • CE 202 - Strength Matls


    Prerequisite: CE 201  Elastic behavior of structual elements under axial, flexural, and torsional loading. Shear and bending moment diagrams. Stress in and deformation of members, including beams, columns, and connections. 3 credits
  
  • CE 203 - Elementary Surveying


    Prerequisite: M 115  or permission of instructor Theory and practice of surveying measurements using tape, level, and transit. Field practice in traverse surveys and leveling. Traverse adjustment and area computations. Adjustment of instruments, error analysis. 3 credits
  
  • CE 205 - Statics and Strength of Materials


    Prerequisite: PH 150  Effects and distribution of forces on rigid bodies at rest. Various types of forces systems, friction, center of gravity, centroids, and moments of inertia. Relation between externally applied loads and their internal effects on nonrigid, deformable bodies. Stress, strain, Hooke's law, Poisson's ratio, bending and torsion, shear and moment diagrams, deflection, combined stress, and Mohr's circle. 4 credits
  
  • CE 206 - Engineering Geology


    Introduction to relationship of geologic processes and principles to engineering problems. Topics include engineering properties of rock as a construction and foundation material, soil formation and soil profiles, and subsurface water. 3 credits
  
  • CE 218 - Civil Engineering Systems


    Prerequisites: CE 205  or EAS 222  (may be taken concurrently), and M 118 . An introduction to civil engineering design. Analyze needs, determine capacities, and develop design alternatives for civil engineering systems. Structures, water and wastewater facilities, geotechnical and transportation systems are studied. 3 credits
  
  • CE 301 - Transportation Engineering


    Prerequisite: M 117  A study of planning, design, and construction of transportation systems including highways, airports, railroads, rapid transit systems, and waterways. 3 credits
  
  • CE 302 - Bldg Construct


    Introduction to the legal, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects of building construction. Principles of drawing and specification preparation and cost estimating. 3 credits
  
  • CE 304 - Soil Mechanics


    Prerequisite: CE 205  or EAS 222  Soil classifications. Methods of subsurface exploration. Design principles are related to the potential behavior of soils subjected to various loading conditions. Seepage analysis. 3 credits
  
  • CE 306 - Hydraulics


    Prerequisite: M 204  and EAS 224  or permission of instructor The mechanics of fluids and fluid flow. Fluid statics, laminar and turbulent flow. Energy, continuity, and momentum. Analysis and design of pipes and open channels. Orifices and weirs. 3 credits
  
  • CE 309 - Water Resources Engineering


    Prerequisite: CE 306  Study of principles of water resources engineering including surface and ground water hydrology. Design of water supply, flood control, and hydroelectric reservoirs. Hydraulics and design of water supply distribution and drainage collection systems including pump and turbine design. Principles of probability concepts in the design of hydraulic structures. General review of water and pollution control laws. 3 credits
  
  • CE 312 - Structural Analysis


    Prerequisites: CE 205  or EAS 222  Basic structural engineering topics on the analysis of beams, trusses, and frames. Topics include load criteria and influence lines; force and deflection analysis of beams and trusses; analysis of indeterminate structures by approximate methods, superposition, and moment distribution. Computer applications and a semester-long design-analysis project requiring engineering decisions. 4 credit hours (two hours lecture, two hours discussion). 3 credits
  
  • CE 315 - Environmental Engineering


    Prerequisites: CH 115 , CH 117  and CE 306  Introduction to water supply and demand. Water quantity and quality. Design and operation principles of water and wastewater treatment, disposal, and reuse systems. Collection, recycling, and disposal practices of solid wastes. Fundamentals of air pollution and air pollution control. 3 credits
  
  • CE 323 - Mechanics and Structures Lab


    Prerequisite: CE 312  (may be taken concurrently) Experiments covering mechanics and structural engineering. The response of metals and wood to different loading conditions will be examined. Laboratory instrumentation will be studied. Laboratory procedures, data collection, interpretation, and presentation will be emphasized. 2 credits
  
  • CE 327 - Soil Mechanics Lab


    Prerequisite: CE 304  (may be taken concurrently) Experiments and laboratory testing in geotechnical engineering. Lab testing includes classification, density, hydraulic conductivity, shear strength, and consolidation tests. Laboratory procedures and data collection, inerpretation, and presentation will be discussed. 2 credits
  
  • CE 328 - Hydraulics Environmental Lab


    Prerequisite: CE 315  (may be taken concurrently) Fundamentals of data collection, analysis, and presentation. Principles of technical report writing. Laboratory methods in hydraulics and environmental engineering. Experiments include pipe and open channel flow; analysis of various hydraulics structures, pumps and other hydraulic machinery; titrimetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods in water/wastewater quality testing. 2 credits
  
  • CE 398 - Civil Engineering Internship


    Prerequisite: 60 credit hours toward the BS degree. A partnership consisting of the student, faculty, and employers/organizations providing exposure to and participation in a working engineering environment. The internship will translate classroom knowledge to a professional work environment, and the student will work and learn with practicing engineers while gaining professional experience. A minimum of 300 hours performing related engineering duties is required. 0 credits
  
  • CE 401 - Foundation Design and Construction


    Prerequisite: CE 304  or consent of instructor Application of soil mechanics to foundation design, stability, settlement. Selection of foundation type - shallow footings, deep foundations, pile foundations, mat foundations. Subsurface exploration. 3 credits
  
  • CE 403 - Sustainable Urban Planning


    Prerequisite: senior status. Engineering, social, economic, political and legal aspects of sustainable urban planning. Emphasis placed on smart growth/smart energy, new urbanism, low-impact development, and transit-oriented development. Case studies of communities in local, national, and global examples. 3 credits
  
  • CE 404 - Water&Waste Engr


    Prerequisite: CE 315  Physical, chemical, and biological aspects of water quality and pollution control. Study of unit operations and processes of water, wastewater, and wastewater residuals treatment. Emphasis on hydraulic and process design of water pollution control facilities. 3 credits
  
  • CE 405 - Indeterminate Structures


    Prerequisites: CE 312 , EAS 112 , senior status or permission of instructor The analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Topics include approximate methods, moment distribution, conjugate beam, energy methods, influence lines, and an introduction to matrix methods. Computer applications and a project requiring structural engineering decisions. 3 credits
 

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