2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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CEE (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

  
  • CEE 101 - Introduction to Civil Engineering

    Credits: 1
    An introductory course to the Civil Engineering profession where students will learn about and explore the profession through guest speakers and activities.


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  • CEE 106-106L - Elementary Surveying and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1
    Course topics include land measurement theory, definition and analysis of errors, horizontal curves, traverse work and construction surveying and an introduction to the concepts and applications of GPS and GIS to surveying practice. Lab topics include care and operation of instruments, concepts of horizontal and vertical control; measurement of horizontal distances, vertical angles and elevation differences, field data quality and errors. Prerequisites: MATH 115  or MATH 120 . Corequisites: CEE 106L-106.


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  • CEE 216-216L - Civil Engineering Materials and Lab

    Credits: 2, 1
    Basic structure and properties of engineering materials, the effect of environmental conditions on mechanical and physical properties, emphasis is on civil engineering materials such as steel, aluminum, polymers, cement and timber. Testing of mechanical properties of civil engineering materials including stress and strain measurement. Proportioning, mixing and testing of small concrete batches. Proper analysis and reporting of laboratory data is emphasized. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 . Corequisites: CEE 216L-216.


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  • CEE 225 - Principles of Environmental Science and Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to the basic principles of environmental management, environmental science and engineering, and natural resources engineering. The class will be team taught by faculty from environmental management, civil and environmental engineering, agricultural and biosystems engineering, and agricultural systems technology programs. The course will teach the fundamental physical, biological, and chemical principles of environmental processes. The course will also explore the impact of humans and human activity on ecosystems in the environment. Prerequisites: CHEM 106  or CHEM 114 .


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  • CEE 282 - Civil Engineering Computer-Aided Design

    Credits: 3
    Basic drawing techniques will be presented using an industry standard civil engineering software program. Computer-aided design techniques for civil engineers will be presented including topics such as input of surveying data for boundary and topography, creation of a digital terrain models, roadway alignments, earthwork, grading plans, plans and profiles and cross section drawings as they relate to the civil engineering. Prerequisites:  CEE 101  and CEE 106-106L . Notes: A PC Laptop computer is required for this course.


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  • CEE 311 - Structural Materials Lab

    Credits: 1
    Laboratory tests on structural elements and interpretation of test results. Use of state of the art manufacturing techniques and use of software are required. Proper laboratory technique and experimental design as well as professional communication is emphasized. Prerequisites: CEE 216-216L . Corequisites: EM 321 .


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  • CEE 323 - Water Supply and Wastewater Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Analysis of water and wastewater quality, water demands and wastewater flows; water and wastewater treatment process concepts; preliminary design of unit processes for municipal water and wastewater treatment systems, impacts of regulations on system design. Prerequisites: CEE 225 .


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  • CEE 331 - Fluid Mechanics Lab

    Credits: 1
    Measurement of properties of common fluids, and tests on fluids in motion Corequisites: EM 331 .


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  • CEE 340-340L - Engineering Geology and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Basic principles of physical geology and soil mechanics from a civil and environmental engineering prospective; Topics include minerals, rocks, mechanics of rock materials, weathering, engineering properties of soil, unified soil classification system, groundwater, subsurface contamination, hazardous geologic processes, and waste disposal methods. Identification of minerals and rocks, classification of soils, and measurement of index properties of soils. Prerequisites: CEE 216-216L . Corequisites: CEE 340L-340.


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  • CEE 346-346L - Geotechnical Engineering (COM) and Lab

    Credits: 4
    Composition, structure, index, and engineering properties of soils, soil classification systems, introduction to soil engineering problems involving stability, settlement, seepage, consolidation, and compaction; and laboratory work on the determination of index and engineering properties of soils. Computer-aided graphics and word processing are required for lab reports. Prerequisites: EM 321  and CEE 340 . Corequisites: CEE 346L-346.


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  • CEE 353 - Structural Theory (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Basic concepts in structural analysis of beams, trusses, and frames. Determination of governing load conditions for moving loads by use of influence lines. Development of basic virtual work concept to obtain deflections for beams, trusses, and frames. Introduction to slope deflection equations and the moment-distribution for analysis of indeterminate structure. Prerequisites: EM 321 .


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  • CEE 363 - Highway and Traffic Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Highway administration, traffic characteristics, highway standards, drainage, geometric design, construction methods. Prerequisites: CEE 106 .


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  • CEE 411-411L/511-511L - Asphalt Materials and Mix Design and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Properties of aggregates and asphaltic materials related to asphalt mixes. Various types of asphalt pavements and mix design methods. Plant operations, construction methods and equipment used in the production of asphalt. Asphalt mix design and testing with an emphasis on Superpave mix design method. Introduction to recycling and sustainable asphalt pavement materials. Performance of standard tests on asphalt products and mixtures to determine various characteristics. Emphasis will be placed on professional communication and the interpretation of test results. Prerequisites: CEE 216-216L , CEE 363 , and EM 321 . Corequisites: CEE 411L-411/511L-511.


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  • CEE 422-422L/522-522L - Environmental Engineering Instrumentation and Lab

    Credits: 3
    Development of an understanding of standard analytical methods for parameters commonly measured in liquid environmental systems. Analysis of water and wastewater samples using environmental laboratory instrumentation. Development of laboratory skills in water and wastewater analysis. Prerequisites: CEE 225  or consent. Corequisites: CEE 422L-422/522L-522.


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  • CEE 423-523 - Municipal Water Distribution and Collection System Design

    Credits: 3
    Design of municipal water distribution and collection systems utilizing modern design tools including the utilization of software to simulate system behavior in response to environmental changes. Prerequisites: CEE 323  and EM 331 .


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  • CEE 424-524 - Industrial Waste Treatment

    Credits: 3
    Characteristics and composition of industrial wastes, sampling and methods of analysis of these wastes and remedial measures for treatment and disposal. Prerequisites: CEE 323 .


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  • CEE 432 - Hydraulic Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Development of fundamental principles related to closed conduit flow, flow in open channels, open channel transitions and controls, introduction to wave mechanics, hydraulic structures. Prerequisites: EM 331 .


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  • CEE 434-534 - Hydrology

    Credits: 3
    Principles of hydrology. Components of the hydrological cycle including the impact of precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, ground water flow and surface runoff on flow routing, water availability, extreme flows and drainage systems. Prerequisites: Senior standing. Corequisites: NRM 282-282L  or STAT 281  or STAT 381 .


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  • CEE 435-535 - Water Resources Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Topics related to water resources engineering including: multiple purpose river development, economic analysis of flood control measures, aspects of water law, advanced topics related to surface and ground water hydrology and administrative aspects of water resources planning. Prerequisites: CEE 225  and senior standing.


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  • CEE 436-536 - Advanced Hydraulic Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Advanced topics related to hydraulic engineering including: dimensional analysis, turbulence in open-channel flows, mechanics of sediment transport, coastal hydraulics and stream channel mechanics, hydraulic structures, unsteady flows, numerical and physical modeling. Prerequisites: EM 331 .


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  • CEE 438-538 - Environmental Fluid Mechanics

    Credits: 3
    Develop a basic understanding of the physical processes in turbulent flows that are important to the transport and dispersion of contaminants and materials in surface waters. This course will introduce the analytical, computational, and experimental tools commonly used to solve environmental fluid mechanics problems. Topics covered include dynamics of turbulence, turbulent diffusion, shear flow dispersion, stratified flows and mixing in rivers and lakes. Prerequisites: EM 331 .


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  • CEE 443-543 - Matrix Analysis of Structures

    Credits: 3
    Theory and application of matrix methods in structural analysis. Prerequisites: CEE 353 .


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  • CEE 446-546 - Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Development of a fundamental understanding of engineering properties of soils and the factors controlling their magnitude and changes with time and environment. Development of why this knowledge is important and how it can be used in the solution of geotechnical and geoenvironmental problems. Prerequisites: CEE 346 .


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  • CEE 447-547 - Foundation Engineering (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Application of the fundamental concepts of soil behavior to evaluation, selection, and design of shallow and deep foundation systems. Related topics such as temporary support systems for excavations and pile driving are also included. Prerequisites: CEE 346 . Notes: Students enrolling in CEE 547 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolling in CEE 447.


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  • CEE 452-552 - Prestressed Concrete

    Credits: 3
    Theory and design of prestressed concrete including pre-tensioning and post-tensioning. Prerequisites: CEE 456 .


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  • CEE 455 - Steel Design

    Credits: 3
    Limited states in design and the probabilistic nature of loads and resistance. Design of members subjected to tension, axial compression, bending and combined forces. Elementary concepts of frame design with an introduction to secondary effects. The importance of structural stability in design is stressed. Design of basic bolted and welded connections. Prerequisites: CEE 353 .


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  • CEE 456 - Concrete Theory and Design (COM)

    Credits: 3
    Properties and behavior of concrete and reinforcing steel. Analysis and design of structural slabs, beams, girders, columns, and footings with use of strength methods. Deflection of flexural members. Development of reinforcement. Prerequisites: CEE 353 .


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  • CEE 458-558 - Design of Timber Structures

    Credits: 3
    Gravity and lateral loads, physical and mechanical properties of wood, properties of dimension lumber and glued laminated timber, design of beams and columns, properties of structural wood panels. Design of sheathing, diaphragms and shearwalls. Design of connections. Prerequisites: CEE 353 .


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  • CEE 464 - Civil Engineering Capstone Design I (COM)

    Credits: 1
    Content will include major engineering design experience integrating fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic science, engineering science, engineering design, communication skills, humanities, and social science. Prerequisites: Senior standing.


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  • CEE 465 - Civil Engineering Capstone Design II (COM)

    Credits: 2
    Content will include major engineering design experience integrating fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic science, engineering science, engineering design, communications skills, humanities, and social science. Prerequisites: CEE 464 .


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  • CEE 467-567 - Transportation Engineering

    Credits: 3
    Engineering principles in various common modes of transportation. Prerequisites: CEE 363 .


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  • CEE 482 - Engineering Administration

    Credits: 3
    Law of contracts, agency, and other legal aspects of engineering. Preparation of specifications. Economic aspects of engineering. Prerequisites: Senior standing.


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  • CEE 488 - Professional Seminar

    Credits: 1
    Students will recognize the need for life-long learning and the importance of professional licensure and credentials.  This course will also provide students with experience in applying the profession’s ethical standards in analyzing and evaluating ethical dilemmas and increase student’s oral communication skills. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 490 - Seminar (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. Enrollment is generally limited to fewer than 20 students.


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  • CEE 491 - Independent Study (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.


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  • CEE 492-592 - Topics (COM)

    Credits: 1-3
    Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement.


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  • CEE 494 - Internship (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience courses.


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  • CEE 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM)

    Credits: 1-6
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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CHEM (Chemistry)

  
  • CHEM 105 - Foundations of Chemistry

    Credits: 2
    A foundational course designed to prepare students for Chemistry 112 and 114. Basic concepts in chemistry including matter, measurement, nomenclature, and stoichiometry will be addressed and mathematical concepts basic to these courses will be practiced.


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  • CHEM 106-106L - Chemistry Survey and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]

    Credits: 3, 1
    A one-semester survey of chemistry. Not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry background. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base concepts.  Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 106. Prerequisites: MATH 101  or higher (MATH 102 , MATH 115 , MATH 120 , MATH 121 , MATH 123 , MATH 125  or placement). Corequisites: CHEM 106L-106. Notes: Course meets SGR #6.  


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  • CHEM 108-108L - Organic and Biochemistry and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]

    Credits: 4,1
    A survey of the chemical principles important to biological systems. For students who do not plan to take additional chemistry. Not a prerequisite for any 200 level and above course.  Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 108. Prerequisites: CHEM 106 . Corequisites: CHEM 108L-108. Notes: Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • CHEM 112-112L - General Chemistry I and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]

    Credits: 3, 1
    An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry (including chemistry majors, science majors, and pre-professional students). Completion of a high school course in chemistry is recommended.  Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 112. Prerequisites: MATH 102 , MATH 115 , MATH 120 , MATH 121-121L , MATH 123 , MATH 125 , or MATH/STAT 281  or concurrent. Corequisites: CHEM 112L-112. Notes: Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • CHEM 114-114L - General Chemistry II and Lab (COM) [SGR #6]

    Credits: 3, 1
    A continuation of CHEM 112. An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry.  Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 114. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 , MATH 102  or higher (MATH 115 , MATH 120 , MATH 121 , MATH 123 , or MATH 125 ). Corequisites: CHEM 114L-114. CHEM 114L is not required for Civil Engineering majors. Notes: Course meets SGR #6.  


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  • CHEM 115-115L - Atomic and Molecular Structure and Lab [SGR #6]

    Credits: 3,1
    This is the first course in a four-course sequence that serves as an advanced introduction to the principles of general chemistry relevant to preparation for organic chemistry. Topics covered include atomic structure, theories of bonding, molecular structure, inter- and intra-molecular forces, the structure-activity relationship, and qualitative thermochemistry.  Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 115. Prerequisites: Completion of a high school course in chemistry is required. Corequisites: CHEM 115L-115 and MATH 102 . Notes: This course is intended for students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry, or those who have been admitted to the Honors College. AP credit will not be acknowledged as equivalent to CHEM 115. CHEM 112-112L may not be substituted for CHEM 115-115L unless explicitly allowed by the department head. Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • CHEM 119 - First Year Seminar

    Credits: 1
    First-year seminar course designed to introduce students to academic success strategies including the development of critical thinking and study skills, guidance in academic planning and engagement, time management and goal setting. In addition, this course is designed to expose students to careers in chemistry and their impact in society.  Course will take place during the first 8-weeks of the semester. Prerequisites: Only Chemistry, Chemistry Education and Biochemistry majors may register for this course.


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  • CHEM 120-120L - Elementary Organic Chemistry and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1
    Compounds of carbon with emphasis on those of interest to students of Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences. Not a prerequisite for any 200 level and above course. Prerequisites: CHEM 106  or CHEM 112 . Corequisites: CHEM 120L-120. CHEM 120L is not required for Civil Engineering majors.


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  • CHEM 127-127L - Structure and Function of Organic Molecules and Lab [SGR #6]

    Credits: 3, 1
    A continuation of CHEM 115 which introduces the chemistry of carbon containing compounds. It is the second course in a four-course sequence. Topics covered include: nomenclature, functional group analysis, stereochemistry, acid/base chemistry, organic chemistry reactions, mechanistic explanation of electron movement, and thermochemistry of organic reactions. Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Honors College students only. CHEM 326 may not be substituted for CHEM 127 unless explicitly allowed by the department head.  Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 127. Prerequisites: CHEM 115 . Corequisites: CHEM 127L-127. Notes: * Course meets SGR #6 .


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  • CHEM 229-229L - Transformations of Organic Molecules and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1
    A continuation of CHEM 127 which focuses on instrumentation related to analytical organic chemistry, as well as advanced reactions, synthesis and retrosynthetic analysis, and an introduction to biochemistry. It is the third course in a four-course sequence. Credit may not be substituted for CHEM 328 and CHEM 328L.  Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 229. Prerequisites: CHEM 127 . Corequisites:   CHEM 229L-229.


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  • CHEM 236 - Equilibrium and Energy in Molecular Systems

    Credits: 2
    A continuation of CHEM 229, focusing on the theoretical and mathematical aspects of equilibrium and kinetics, with an introduction to electrochemistry.  Prerequisites: CHEM 229  and MATH 123 . Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Honors College students only. Notes: Credit may not be substituted for CHEM 114-114L 


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  • CHEM 237 - Intermediate Laboratory Investigations

    Credits: 1-3
    This laboratory-based course builds upon previous training to include problem-based learning in research contexts. Students will design and implement experiments related to departmental research, evaluate data, and report outcomes of their experimentation. Students will be introduced to various topics related to research ethics, searching the scientific literature, representation of data, scientific writing and communication skills. Prerequisites: CHEM 229-229L .


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  • CHEM 326-326L - Organic Chemistry I and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3,1
    A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.  Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 326. Prerequisites: CHEM 114 , minimum 4 credits. Corequisites: CHEM 326L-326.


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