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MSL 294 ROTC Summer Leadership Internship Credits: (0-4) 4
The mission of ROTC Basic Camp is to serve as an alternative for the first two years of on-campus ROTC enrollment. Basic Camp offers students who did not take ROTC courses during their first two years of school the opportunity to enroll in ROTC at the start of their junior year. Basic Camp is a six week training period in which the student undergoes basic military training within a regular Army environment. Instruction consists of both classroom instruction and practical exercises along with considerable field training. All students are closely supervised and carefully evaluated by military officers.
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MSL 301 Adaptive Team Leadership Credits: (2-0) 2
Series of practical opportunities to lead small groups, receive personal assessments and encouragement, and lead again in situations of increasing complexity. Uses small unit tactics and opportunities to plan and conduct training for lower division students both to develop such skills and as vehicles for practicing leadership.
Corequisites: MSL 301L
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MSL 301L Adaptive Team Leadership Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
Provides the student with practical experience to supplement and reinforce classroom instruction. Subjects include drill and ceremonies, physical training instruction techniques and leadership, which will complement the student’s preparation of ROTC advanced camp. Off campus.
Corequisites: MSL 301
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MSL 302 Leadership in Changing Environments Credits: (2-0) 2
Continues methodology of MSL 301 . Analyze tasks; prepare written or oral guidance for team members to accomplish tasks. Delegate tasks and supervise. Plan for and adapt to the unexpected in organizations under stress. Examine and apply lessons from leadership case studies. Examine importance of ethical decision making in setting a positive climate that enhances team performance.
Prerequisites: MSL 301
Corequisites: MSL 302L
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MSL 302L Leadership in Changing Environments Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
Provides student with additional training in land navigation, drill and ceremonies, physical training, instruction techniques and leadership, which will complement the students’ preparation for ROTC advanced camp. Off campus training is required.
Corequisites: MSL 302
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MSL 394 Advanced Military Science Internship Credits: (0-4) 4
Contracted ROTC Advanced Course Cadets will attend a six-week intensified military training phase at Ft. Lewis, Washington which will provide both classroom and practical experience in the military and leadership skills required by a commissioned officer.
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MSL 401 Developing Adaptive Leaders Credits: (2-0) 2
Introduces formal management skills including problem analysis, planning techniques, and the delegation and control of activities, providing an understanding of the command and staff organization used in the modern army and creating a forum for discussing professional and ethical decisions faced by commissioned officers.
Corequisites: MSL 401L
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MSL 401L Developing Adaptive Leaders Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
Provides practical experience supplementing and reinforcing classroom instruction, including drill and ceremonies, physical fitness training, instruction techniques, and operation of the cadet battalion. Off-campus training required.
Corequisites: MSL 401
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MSL 402 Leadership in a Complex World Credits: (2-0) 2
Provides information for transition to active or reserve commissioned service, developing administrative controls essential in managing a military organization, introducing the management of financial and personal affairs, and allowing time for discussion and analysis of the ethical decision-making process.
Corequisites: MSL 402L
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MSL 402L Leadership in a Complex World Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
Provides practical experience supplementing and reinforcing classroom instruction, including drill and ceremonies, physical fitness training, instructional techniques, small unit leadership and familiarization with duties of commissioned officers. Off campus training is required.
Corequisites: MSL 402
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MSL 403 Third Year Advanced Military Science Credits: (2-0) 2
Provides a transition to entering active or reserve commissioned service, including an in-depth study of military decision making, giving experience in planning and conducting squad and platoon level military exercises and leadership.
Prerequisites: MSL 401 and MSL 402
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MSL 404 Third Year Advanced Military Science Credits: (2-0) 2
Provides an in-depth study of military decision-making, giving experience in planning and conducting military exercises at squad and platoon level, including an opportunity to develop leadership techniques.
Prerequisites: MSL 401 and MSL 402
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MSL 411 Developing Subordinate Leaders I Credits: (2-0) 2
Provides practical experience supplementing and reinforcing classroom instruction, including drill and ceremonies, physical fitness training, instruction techniques, and operation of the cadet battalion. Off campus training required.
Corequisites: MSL 401
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MSL 412 Developing Subordinate Leaders II Credits: (2-0) 2
Provides practical experience supplementing and reinforcing classroom instruction, including drill and ceremonies, physical fitness training, instructional techniques, small unit leadership and familiarization with duties of commissioned officers. Off campus training is required.
Corequisites: MSL 402
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MSL 480 Advanced Small Unit Leadership Credits: (2-0) 2
Provides practical experience in small unit leadership development, team building, and officers’ technical/tactical skills, including rifle marksmanship, orienteering, mountaineering, weapons proficiency, physical training, and small unit leadership skills.
Corequisites: MSL 301 and MSL 301L or MSL 401 and MSL 401L
Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours.
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MSL 491 Advanced Internship in Leadership Credits: (2-0) 2
This course is designed for ROTC Cadets who have completed M.S. IV, but have not completed graduation requirements. The course will allow students to fully develop and conduct training on advanced military subjects. Students may also do department approved research.
Notes: The class may be repeated two times, for a maximum of 4 credits, with the permission of the department head.
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MSL 494 Leader Development and Assessment Course Credits: 3 to 4
This course is designed for ROTC Cadets who have completed M.S. IV but have not completed graduation requirements. The course will allow students to fully develop and conduct training on advanced military subjects. Students may also do department approved research.
Notes: The class may be repeated two times, for a maximum of 4 credits, with the permission of the department head.
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Applied Music |
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MUAP 102 Class Instruction-Voice Credits: (1-0) 1
One to two semester hours credit for class instruction is given for two one hour class meetings. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students.
Notes: May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUAP 120 Applied Music-Woodwinds Credits: 1 to 4
One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students.
Notes: May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUAP 121 Applied Music-Woodwinds Credits: 1 to 4
One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students.
Notes: May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUAP 130 Applied Music-Brass Credits: 1 to 4
One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students.
Notes: May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUAP 131 Applied Music-Brass Credits: 1 to 4
One to two hours credit for private lessons is given for half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students.
Notes: May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUAP 200 Applied Music-Voice Credits: 1 to 4
One to two semester hours of credit for private lessons is given for on half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two half-hour lessons per week for two to four hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUAP 201 Applied Music-Voice Credits: 1 to 4
Class voice instruction is open to anyone interested. Emphasis is placed on the development of the fundamental voice techniques.
Notes: May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUEN 100 Concert Choir Credits: 0 to 2
An ensemble performing accompanied and unaccompanied literature for mixed voices. Membership determined by instructor’s permission and audition only.
Notes: Any combination of PE and MUEN 100/ MUEN 101 , MUEN 121 , MUEN 122 may be allowed toward fulfillment of the physical education credit for graduation. May not be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUEN 101 Choral Ensembles Credits: 1 to 2
An ensemble performing accompanied and unaccompanied literature for mixed voices. Membership determined by instructor’s permission and audition only. School of Mines does not require an audition.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: Any combination of PE and MUEN 100 / MUEN 101, MUEN 121 , MUEN 122 may be allowed toward fulfillment of the physical education credit for graduation. May not be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation
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MUEN 121 Symphonic Band Credits: (1-0) 1
Members are selected by audition to perform the finest in original and transcribed literature in concert performances on and off-campus.
Notes: Any combination of PE and MUEN 100 , MUEN 101 , MUEN 121, MUEN 122 may be allowed toward fulfillment of the physical education credit for graduation. May not be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUEN 122 Concert Band Credits: (1-0) 1
A joint enterprise open to university students and interested area musicians. Includes rehearsals and performance of band literature culminating in a public performance.
Notes: Any combination of PE and MUEN 100 , MUEN 101 , MUEN 121 / MUEN 122 may be allowed toward fulfillment of the physical education credit for graduation. May not be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.
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MUEN 260 Non-Credit Music Ensemble Credits: 0
Development of vocal or instrumental skills and aesthetic perception through the study and performance of music.
Notes: This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.
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MUS 110 Basic Music Theory I Credits: 2 to 4
An integrated study and application of tonality, melody, harmony, texture and form, from music notation through modulation. Includes sight singing, ear training and dictation. Introduction to composition and arranging, i.e. instrument ranges, transposition, tessitura and preliminary score analysis.
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MUS 117 Music in Performance I Credits: (1-0) 1
This course introduces the functions and techniques of the craft of music through the study of music from both western and non-western cultures. It develops essential music performance tools and perceptual knowledge in musical analysis through the study, rehearsal, and performance of music, developing cultural awareness and creativity.
Notes: If repeated for a total of up to three credits, this course counts towards partial fulfillment of the General Education Goal Four requirement.
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MUS 317 Music in Performance II Credits: (1-0) 1
This course builds on concepts introduced in MUS 117 to develop advanced understandings of cultural, historical, and aesthetic perceptions through in-depth study and performance of ensemble music of both western and non-western cultures.
Prerequisites: Three previous semesters of any combination of MUEN 101 /MUEN 122 or MUS 117 and/or permission of instructor.
Notes: Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits.
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Nanoscience and Nanoengineering |
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NANO 401 Introduction to Nanoscience Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to the concepts, motivations, and challenges of nanoscience. Topics include the emergence and background of nanoscience. Properties, applications, and characterization of nanoscale materials and systems will be examined. The course will particularly benefit students considering graduate studies that may involve nanotechnology research. Principles of basic physics, chemistry, and mathematics will be involved.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213/213-A , PHYS 213L , CHEM 114 , MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
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NANO 445/545 Introduction to Nanomaterials Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will introduce the theoretical basis and synthetic processes on nanomaterials. Specifically, this course will focus on the synthesis and fabrication of nanostructures and nanomaterials, and also include content on the nanoscale property measurements. Finally, the course will cover applications of nanomaterials, particularly focusing upon inorganic nanomaterials.
Prerequisites: MET 232 , EM 321
Notes: Students enrolled in NANO 545 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in NANO 445.
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NANO 475/575 Advances in Processing and Nanoengineering of Polymers Credits: (2-0) 2
The course will begin with an overview of the basic principles of polymer rheology and structure formation. It will then review recent examples from the scientific literature in which concepts and theories of rheological behavior and structure formation at multiple length scales have been further developed and/or applied to the processing of polymers and composites with advanced functional and multifunctional properties. Special attention will be paid to research related to processing challenges in the formation of polymer nanocomposites, nanofibers and hierarchical composite structures. As part of this course, students will be expected to develop skills in reviewing and critically assessing the scientific literature, and in developing research strategies based on current state of knowledge.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114 /CHEM 114L or MES 604 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in NANO 575 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in NANO 475. This course is cross listed with CBE 475/575 and MES 475/575 .
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NANO 504 Nanophotonics Credits: (3-0) 3
The course deals with optical phenomena in materials and structures with subwave-length dimensions. Topics will include the quantum theory of light, laser theory, beam propagation, and the unique properties of nanophotonic structures.
Prerequisites: Introductory quantum mechanics and electricity and magnetism; ability to solve ordinary differential equations and linear systems.
Notes: This course is cross-listed with EE 404/504 and PHYS 404/504 .
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NANO 521 Electromagnetism Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213/213-A and MATH 321
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 421/521 .
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NANO 551 Classical Mechanics Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Langrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 113 or PHYS 213/213-A
Pre or Corequisites: MATH 321
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 451/551 .
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NANO 571 Quantum Mechanics Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrödinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 471/571 .
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NANO 604 Nanophotonic Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course will study the analysis and properties of nanostructured photonic materials such as photonic crystals and plasmonic materials.
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NANO 701 Nano Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will focus on the formation of nanomaterials via gas and liquid phase routes. Theory of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, growth mechanisms and kinetics as well as population balances will be discussed. The second part of the course will cover particle surface functionalization, colloidal properties and stability, processing of nonparticle suspensions, and chemical and physical fabrication techniques. Application of nanostructures and nanomaterials will be discussed as well.
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NANO 702 Theory and Application of Nanoscale Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
The course will survey current research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, providing the essential background and theory at a level accessible to students from varied scientific and engineering backgrounds. Special emphasis will be placed on nano-scaled materials and their practical applications.
Prerequisites: Introductory quantum mechanics, ability to solve ordinary differential equations and linear systems.
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NANO 703/703L Instrumentation and Characterization of Nano-Materials/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
This is an introductory course on instrumentations used in characterization of nano-scaled materials. The course is aimed at entry level graduate students who want to learn characterization of nano-scale materials using state-of-the-art instruments.
Corequisites: NANO 703L
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NANO 704 Crystallography and Structure of Nanomaterials Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers crystallographic characteristics and structural properties of nanomaterials. Emphasis is placed on electron and x-ray diffraction signatures of nanoparticle size, shape, and configuration.
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NANO 705 Nanoelectronics Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers the electronic properties and applications of nanomaterials and particular emphasis on quantum semiconductor structures.
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NANO 706 Nano-Biotechnology Credits: (3-0) 3
Foundational course reviewing basics of cellular architecture, metabolism and function, and select interventions and assays based on nanotechnology. Emphasis on practical methods relevant to bio-nanotechnology research.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing
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NANO 707 Nanocomposites Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced concepts relating to the design and analysis of nanocomposite materials. Structure formation at multiple length scales applied to the engineering and processing of composites, including polymer nanocomposites, nanofibers and hierarchical composite structures.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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NANO 708 Nanomaterials for Photovoltaics Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers the engineering of materials and structures on the nanometer length scale for the photovoltaic power generation from radiant sources, especially the sun.
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NANO 709 Scientific Instrumentation, Control, and Visualization Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers the instrumentation and control of scientific experiments as well as processing and visualization of the resulting data. Emphasis is placed on the use of modern software such as LabView, Matlab and others of recent interest.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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NANO 710 Optical Nanoscopy Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course will provide students with fundamental concepts and technical knowledge related to super-resolution optical microscopy, selective plane illumination, and related optical methods capable of imaging beyond the diffraction limit.
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NANO 711 Scientific Instrumentation, Control, and Visualization II Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced topics in the instrumentation and control of scientific experiments and visualization of the resulting data. Emphasis is placed on the use of modern software such as LabView, Matlab and others of recent interest.
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NANO 712/712L Electromagnetic Properties of Heterogeneous Materials/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Focuses on the macroscopic electromagnetic properties of heterogeneous materials and their applications. With nanotechnology, it is possible to manufacture materials with totally new properties that cannot be attained by conventional methods. Through the combined use of analysis (such as mixing theory) and numerical methods, the macroscopic material properties will be computed directly from the microscopic composition of the material.
Corequisites: NANO 712L
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NANO 713 Nano-Biotechnology II Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced course covering practical methods in investigating interactions and mechanisms of cellular architecture, metabolism and function using interventions and assays based on nanotechnology. Select topics including advanced cell culture, recombinant DNA technology and gene editing.
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NANO 714 Fluorescence Spectroscopy Credits: (3-0) 3
Basic principles of light absorption and emission from atomic, molecular and condensed matter. Quantum treatment of light matter interaction, practical methods to measure and analyze optical spectra and interpretation in terms of atomic, molecular and nanostructure.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
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NANO 715 Polymeric Nanomaterials Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is an introduction of fundamental concepts, synthesis, characterizations, structural and physical properties of polymeric nanomaterials. The contents include, but are not limited to, nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, nanocomposites, polymer self-assembly, biopolymers in nanoscience’s, and nanoparticle coatings.
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NANO 716 Digital Fabrication: Materials and Processes Credits: (3-0) 3
The principles of interfacial phenomenon, solution thermodynamics, and colloid chemistry will be used in illuminated process by which metallic nanoparticulates can be formed and incorporated into inks for use in manufacturing of a variety of products. Students will learn 1) the methods and science behind the manufacture of a variety of functional nanoparticles, 2) the methods of incorporating these particles into inks and the printing of these inks for digital fabrication applications, and 3) the interfacial processes involved in line spreading and curing of the printed traces.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MES 716
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NANO 717 Nanochemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
The course introduces both the fundamentals and frontiers of the rapidly developing interdisciplinary field of nanomaterials from a chemist’s point of view. The course covers synthesis and fabrication methods of nanomaterials including “top-down” nanofabrication, “bottom-up” chemical synthesis, and self-assembly. The course discusses the unique properties and the structure-property relationship of nanomaterials.
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NANO 718 Nanomechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course will introduce fundamental concepts and knowledge related to mechanics of materials and size-scale mechanical phenomena exhibited by nanostructured materials, with an introduction to biological applications of nanomechanics. Students will learn how to quantify and analyze static and dynamic properties using analytic and computational models.
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NANO 719 Nanomaterials for Biosensors Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics covered will include the fundamental principles of signal recognitions in protein, DNA, and enzyme biosensors, basic properties of nanomaterials related to sensors, electrochemical biosensors, optical and fluorescence sensors, chemiresistors, sensors based on semiconductor electronic devices, and the recent development of innovative nanomaterials for next-generation biosensors.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in one of the Biomedical Engineering, or Nanoscience & Nanoengineering, or Materials Engineering and Science programs, or Permission of Instructor.
Notes: NANO 719 is cross-listed with BME 719 and MES 719 .
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NANO 721 Electrodynamics I Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of PHYS 421. This course treats advanced problems with special emphasis on solutions of the wave equation, Laplace’s equation, and Poisson’s equation. Through introduction of the methods of special relativity, the unity of electrical and magnetic phenomena and the covariance of Maxwell’s equations are demonstrated. If time permits, topics such as MHD and plasma physics are also introduced.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 721 .
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NANO 736 Advanced Photovoltaics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course builds on the foundations established in MES 736 /NANO 636 . It will cover advanced photovoltaic concepts, including thin films, compound semiconductors, spectral conversion devices, and organic and polymeric devices. Advanced device designs will be emphasized. Evaluation will include a research paper addressing a current PV topic.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MES 736 .
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NANO 743 Statistical Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
Review fundamentals of thermodynamics, introduce Legendre transforms and develop the concepts of phase equilibria and stability, ensembles, partition functions, and the role of fluctuations. Statistical mechanics of non-interacting ideal systems and phase transformations, mean field theory, renormalization group theory and Monte Carlo calculations applied to the Ising Model.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 743 .
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NANO 751 Theoretical Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced treatment of classical mechanics, including Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations, rigid-body motion, canonical transformations, calculus of variations, and relativity using vectors, matrices, and tensors.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 751 .
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NANO 771 Quantum Mechanics I Credits: (3-0) 3
Physical basis of quantum mechanics, Schroedinger’s equation and its solution, matrix mechanics, operator methods, approximate methods with an introduction of the relativistic wave equation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 471
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 771 .
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NANO 788 Master’s Research Problems/Project Credits: 1 to 2
Independent research problems/projects that lead to research or design paper, but not to a thesis. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the candidate. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Oral defense of the report and research findings are required.
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NANO 791 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 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. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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NANO 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 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.
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NANO 890 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
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 of graduate levels.
Notes: Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits.
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NANO 898D Dissertation Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 30 credits toward fulfillment of Ph.D. degree requirements. Open only to doctoral candidates.
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PALE 672/672L Micropaleontology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
A study of the morphology, ecology, and stratigraphic significance of selected groups of protozoans and invertebrate and plant microfossils with special emphasis on Formaninifera and conodonts.
Corequisites: PALE 672L
Notes: This course is cross listed with GEOL 672/672L .
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PALE 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 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. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: A description of the work to be performed must be filed in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering.
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PALE 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 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.
Notes: A description of the work to be performed must be filed in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Department. This course is cross listed with GEOL 692 .
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PALE 798 Thesis Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 6 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. Open only to students pursing the M.S. thesis option.
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PE 100 Activity Courses Credits: (1-0) 1
Activities stressing individual physical fitness and lifetime activities according to student needs and interest.
Notes: The same activity course cannot be counted toward graduation credit.
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PE 103 Nutrition for Everyday Living Credits: (1-0) 1
This course will teach nutritional components of healthy diet, impact on both composition, and overall health. Course includes lecture and activity.
Notes: This course can only be taken one time for credit.
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PE 105 Wellness & Physical Fitness Credits: (1-0) 1
For men and women. An activity course with lecture instructing students in many different aspects of personal wellness and physical fitness with practical application.
Notes: This course can only be taken one time for credit.
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PE 113 Varsity Sports I Credits: (1-0) 1
A student must be a member of a varsity sports team that is sponsored by SD Mines to be enrolled in this course. This course can only be taken twice for credit, however it may only be used one time to fulfill Physical Education graduation requirements.
Notes: This course can only be taken four times for credit, however it may only be used two times to fulfill physical education graduation requirements.
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PE 118 Beginning and Intermediate Swimming (Men and Women) Credits: (1-0) 1
This course will provide instruction in basic skills and fundamental strokes of swimming. After developing basic skills, the fundamental strokes are perfected along with elementary forms of rescue.
Notes: This course can only be taken one time for credit.
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PE 191 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
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.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.
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PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduces the formal study of argumentation, including forms of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, proofs, refutations, and fallacies.
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PHIL 220 Introduction to Ethics Credits: (3-0) 3
Examines the major currents and components of ethical theory from classical times to the present, investigating problems arising from specific theories, as well as critically analyzing the validity of these theories for current ethical concerns.
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PHIL 233 Philosophy and Literature Credits: (3-0) 3
Examination of selected topics from the Western World’s literary tradition and analysis of their contributions in the areas of philosophy of life, philosophy of religion, and the concepts of duty and human nature. Study and discussion of topics in relation to their significance for the individual.
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PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3
This is the first course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. The sequence is appropriate for pre-professional majors requiring two semesters of physics. Topics include classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Prerequisites: MATH 114 or MATH 123 or permission of instructor.
Notes: The School of Mines course covers classical mechanics only. May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Applied Biological Sciences, Biology, Interdisciplinary Sciences and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 111L Introduction to Physics I Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 111 .
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 111
Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Applied Biological Sciences, Biology, Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is the second course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, optics, and some modern physics concepts.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111
Notes: The School of Mines course covers electricity and magnetism only. May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Applied Biological Sciences, Biology, Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 113L Introduction to Physics II Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 113 .
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 113
Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Applied Biological Sciences, Biology, Interdisciplinary Sciences, and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 183 Elements of Modern Astronomy Credits: (3-0) 3
This course presents a broad view of astronomy in a straightforward and descriptive manner without complex mathematics. It introduces students to basic concepts and the historic and modern foundations of the science of astronomy. Students will gain some insight into the basic physics underlying conclusions drawn from observational and theoretical astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. The course provides descriptions of a wide variety of objects found in the universe, from gas and dust particles to stars, planets, and galactic clusters.
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PHYS 211/211A University Physics I/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3
This is the first course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: MATH 123
Notes: The School of Mines course covers classical mechanics only.
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PHYS 213/213-A University Physics II/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is the second course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, and optics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 211/211A
Notes: The School of Mines course covers electricity and magnetism only.
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PHYS 213L University Physics II Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 213/213-A . Introduction to physical phenomena and measurements. Recording and processing data, determining uncertainties, reporting results. The experiments supplement the work PHYS 211 and PHYS 213.
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 213/213-A
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PHYS 225 Vibrations, Waves, and Optics Credits: (3-0) 3
Exploration of the rich behavior of vibrating systems. Simple harmonic motion, driven oscillators and resonance, normal modes, Fourier analysis, progressive waves, geometrical optics, diffraction and interference.
Prerequisites: MATH 225 ; or permission of instructor
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 213/213-A
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PHYS 275 Relativity Credits: (3-0) 3
Michelson-Morley experiment, inertial reference frames, the principle of relativity, space-time coordinates of an event, Lorentz Transformations, clock paradox, momentum-energy 4-vector, equivalence of energy and rest mass, the principle of equivalence, curved space-time and qualitative features of general relativity and cosmology, relevance of relativity to space travel.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 211/211A and a working knowledge of elementary algebra and trigonometry.
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PHYS 291 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 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. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 292 Topics Credits: 1 to 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.
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PHYS 312 Experimental Physics Design I Credits: (0-2) 2
This course is structured to acquaint the student with the experimental design methods. The experiments are chosen to cover as many areas as possible in keeping with the backgrounds of faculty and abilities of the students.
Prerequisites: CENG 244/244L or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 314 Experimental Physics Design II Credits: (0-2) 2
This course is structured to acquaint the student with the experimental design methods. The experiments are chosen to cover as many areas as possible in keeping with the backgrounds of faculty and abilities of the students.
Prerequisites: CENG 244/244L or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 321 The Physics & Implications of Space Travel Credits: (3-0) 3
NASA has recently begun accepting applications for the first manned mission to Mars! How long until mankind is able to travel beyond our own solar system? What are the requirements and implications of such ventures?
There is a dynamic relationship between technology, the science that makes it possible and the people that use it. Many courses attempt to treat technology, science and people as separate entities even though changes in one tend to have a direct and almost immediate impact on the others. To truly understand the implications that space travel would have on humanity, we must integrate all aspects of this dynamic relationship into one. The result is a course based on equal parts Physics and Metaphysics.
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PHYS 331 Introduction to Modern Physics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course concentrates on observations and theories of the 20th Century that carried the physicists’ world-view beyond the classical.
Prerequisites: PHYS 113 or PHYS 213/213-A
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PHYS 341 Thermodynamics Credits: (2-0) 2
This course is an intermediate level thermodynamics course dealing with systems from a macroscopic perspective. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and equilibria.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213/213-A , and MATH 225 or permission of instructor.
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