May 17, 2024  
2019-2020 SDSM&T Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Courses above the 400 level are normally reserved for graduate studies; however, with approval, undergraduate students may take graduate level courses.  Graduate students may also, with approval, take undergraduate courses.

Students must receive a passing grade of “D” or better for any prerequisite course unless specifically stated.

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History

  
  • HIST 151 United States History I

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Surveys the background and development of the United States from its colonial origins to the Civil War and Reconstruction.


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  • HIST 465 Westward Expansion of US

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Examines the role of the West in American history from exploration and colonization to the closing of the frontier about 1900, emphasizing territorial expansion of the U.S. and various frontier developments, e.g. transportation, transformation of the wilderness into statehood, influence of the frontier in shaping the American character and the role of the West in shaping national policies.


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  • HIST 492 Topics

    Credits: 1 to 4

    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: May be repeated once for credit when the topic is different and with the permission of department head.


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Humanities

  
  • HUM 100 Introduction to Humanities

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This interdisciplinary course introduces students to humanistic knowledge, inquiry, and values by focusing on connections among humanities disciplines (such as art, languages, literature, music, philosophy, and religion).


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  • HUM 200 Connections: Humanities & Technology

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A thematic approach to human values stressing the relationship between technology and the humanities; traces the development and social impact of our major technologies.


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  • HUM 250 Environmental Ethics and STEM

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Students will learn about the relationship between human and nonhuman, explore humanity’s responsibility toward the natural world and future generations, and discuss the application and relevance of these concepts to STEM fields.


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  • HUM 291 Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 4

    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 frequency depends upon the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.


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  • HUM 350 American Social History

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A study of lives, customs, and beliefs of ordinary Americans, using fiction and nonfiction from various periods.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.


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  • HUM 375 Computers in Society

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Examines the social impact of computers with emphasis on the development of computer establishment, the cultural blueprint being shaped for the future, and the question of values and social responsibility in personal, business, and governmental sectors.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.


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  • HUM 376 E-Sports and Simulations: Overview

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This course will take students on a voyage through the history, development, current state and future of eSports. Students will learn how eSports combines communication, leadership, team dynamics, media, discipline, and business management. Through a series of lectures, and practical experiences and outside engagement in games students will learn how eSports works both as player and as student.


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  • HUM 491 Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 4

    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 frequency depends upon the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.


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  • HUM 492 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 maximum of 6 credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.


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Industrial Engineering

  
  • IENG 215 Cost Estimating for Engineers

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course covers the fundamentals of financial statements, budgets and cost estimation. Topics include structure of accounts, the balance sheet, the income statement, changes in owner equity, statement of cash flows, analysis of financial statements to determine the financial health of the business entity, sales forecasting, sales budget, production budget, material budget, direct labor budget, factory overhead, cost-of-goods sold, budget variances, estimation of factory overhead, operation estimating, product estimating, job order costing, process costing, and activity based costing.


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  • IENG 241L Introduction to Quality Methods and Teaming

    Credits: (0-2) 2

    Quality improvement methods, team processes, and related ways of thinking are introduced. Students will be exposed to the data collection and analysis tools often used for quality improvement across multiple disciplines. Laboratory activities involve teams and team processes, data collection and analysis, and an introduction to statistical analysis.


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  • IENG 248/248L Engineering Graphics and Computer Modeling

    Credits: (1-1) 2

    Introduction to graphical communication theory, including freehand sketching techniques, geometric construction, multi-view, pictorial, sectional and auxiliary view representation and dimensioning techniques. Practical application of theoretical concepts using solid modeling software to capture design intent, generate engineering drawings, and explore computer analyses of solid models for manufacturing purposes.


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  • IENG 301 Basic Engineering Economics

    Credits: (2-0) 2

    Introduces the concepts of economic evaluation regarding capital investments, including the time value of money and income tax effects.

    Prerequisites: Junior or higher standing preferred.
    Notes: Graduation credit cannot be given for both IENG 301 and IENG 302 .


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  • IENG 302 Engineering Economics

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Studies economic decision making regarding capital investment alternatives. Covers compound interest and depreciation models, replacement and procurement models. Analysis is made variously assuming certainty, risk and uncertainty.

    Prerequisites: Junior or higher standing preferred.
    Notes: Graduation credit cannot be given for both IENG 301  and IENG 302.


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  • IENG 311/311L Work Methods and Measurements/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    This course presents the underlying theory and basic methodology for work methods and measurement techniques. Emphasis is placed on knowledge of the basis for selection of a technique appropriate for individual as related to the task to be performed.

    Corequisites: IENG 311L
    Pre or Corequisites: IENG 381  or MATH 381 


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  • IENG 321/321L Ergonomics/Human Factors Engineering/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Topics covered include:  engineering anthropometry, workplace design, biomechanical modeling, work kinesiology and musculoskeletal disorders, cognitive engineering, and office ergonomics.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisites: IENG 321L
    Pre or Corequisites: MATH 281  or IENG 381 /MATH 381  or permission of instructor.


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  • IENG 331 Safety Engineering

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Overview to the field of Safety Engineering emphasizing quantitative problem solving. Will draw on fundamental knowledge from the fields of chemistry, physics, mechanics, mathematics, and statistics. Contents: fundamental concepts and terminology, injury and accident statistics, ethics, certification, regulations, standards, hazards and their control, and management aspects.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.


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  • IENG 352 Creativity and Innovation

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This course focuses on the Herrmann Whole Brain model and creative thinking to strengthen team processes and the tools necessary for product and process innovations. Students will receive an exposure to the whole brain model and to a variety of problems that will require more creative and innovative thought processes to solve the problem.


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  • IENG 353 Commercialization of New Technology

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This course provides the students with an understanding of the intellectual property considerations for new innovations as well as how to adapt new technologies for commercialization in the market place. Topics include patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, technology transfer, SBIR, and STTR. This course is required for the Technology Innovation certificate program.


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  • IENG 354 Marketing Technology Innovations

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This course introduces the student to the tools and strategies needed to understand the voice of the customer and provides the rudiments of a marketing plan for commercialization of new or innovative technologies. Topics include environmental analysis, diffusion of technology and innovations, early adopters, and market research strategies.


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  • IENG 355 Financing Technology Innovations

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    Beginning with technology business forecasts, this course develops the sales budget, production budget, material budget, overhead expenses, and cash flow budgets in sequence. Proforma income and balance sheets are then derived from these budgets. Sources of capital during different stages of the technology life cycle are also covered. This course is required for the Technology Innovation certificate.

    Prerequisites: IENG 215  and IENG 216  or ACCT 210 or ACCT 406 or ENGM 661 


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  • IENG 356 Technology Start Ups

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This course presents timing and innovation to be considered during the early stages of the technology life cycle and provides the basis for the development of a business plan. Topics include technology and innovation strategies, dimensions of technological innovations, new technology ventures, corporate new ventures, organizational structures, and elements of a business plan.


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  • IENG 362 Stochastic Models

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course covers stochastic models in operations research and is a complementary course to MATH 353 . Topics include queuing theory, Markov chains, Pert/CPM, decision theory, dynamic programming and inventory control models.

    Prerequisites: IENG 381  /MATH 381  or permission of instructor.


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  • IENG 366 Engineering Management

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A course designed to acquaint the student with engineering management discipline through the formation and operation of business and industrial enterprises. In addition to engineering management decision tools, students will be exposed to emergent trends in learning organizations, systems thinking, change management, and processes utilizing all four quadrants of Herrmann Whole Brain model for advanced problem solving.


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  • IENG 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem with general principles for statistical inference.

    Prerequisites: MATH 125  with a “C” or better
    Notes: This course is cross listed with MATH 381 . Individuals may apply at most 4 credits toward a degree from the following lists of courses: MATH 281 , IENG 381/MATH 381 , MATH 442 .


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  • IENG 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Review of general principles for statistical inference, linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression, ANOVA, and statistical design of experiments.

    Prerequisites: IENG 381 /MATH 381 
    Notes: This course is cross listed with MATH 382 .


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  • IENG 415/515 Decision Analysis

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Introductory Decision Analysis techniques which include decision trees, SMART analysis (similar to decision matrices), utility functions, methods for eliciting probabilities, Bayes theorem, and resource negotiation problems.

    Notes: Students enrolled in IENG 515 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in IENG 415.


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  • IENG 425 Production and Operation Management

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Management of the production environment. Topics such as bills of materials, inventory control, production control, production scheduling and MRP will be discussed. The impact of production management on the design process and how products can be designed for better manufacture.

    Prerequisites: MATH 123 ; IENG 381 /MATH 381  or BADM 221


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  • IENG 431/531 Industrial Hygiene

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Principles of industrial hygiene, including the identification and evaluation of chemical, physical, and biological agents which affect the health and safety of employees; the application of control measures for the various agents; and study of threshold limit values and occupational health toxicology.

    Notes: Students enrolled in IENG 531 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in IENG 431.


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  • IENG 451/451L Operational Strategies/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Review of philosophies, systems, and practices utilized by world-class organizations to meet current operational challenges. Focuses include “lean production” and “six-sigma” methods.  Students complete lab projects and tour organizations to analyze the extent and potential of the philosophies.  Class and laboratory will include a project and exam necessary to acquire the Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
    Corequisites: IENG 451L


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  • IENG 452 Introduction to Six Sigma

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This course introduces students to the philosophy of Six Sigma. Topics include the history of Six Sigma and the Six Sigma problem solving methodology.


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  • IENG 464 Senior Design Project I

    Credits: (1-2) 3

    Small groups of students work on original design projects. Topics are solicited from local companies, hospitals, banks, mines, government agencies, thus providing students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and techniques to real problems in business and industry. This course also covers professional aspects of the industrial engineering and engineering management professions including personal, professional, and ethical development as well as professional practice.  Includes both a lecture component and a lab component done on and off-campus. 

    Prerequisites: Senior standing or graduation within three semesters.


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  • IENG 465 Senior Design Project II

    Credits: (0-3) 3

    Small groups of students work on original design projects. Topics are solicited from local companies, hospitals, banks, mines, government agencies, thus providing students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and techniques to real problems in business and industry. As applicable, these are continuation projects started in IENG 464 .

    Notes: Continuation of IENG 464 .


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  • IENG 466/566 Project Planning and Control

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Project planning, execution and control of less repetitive types of work. This includes quantitative aspects such as costs, time and performance specifications; and qualitative aspects such as organization structures, psychological and sociological relationships.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 101  preferred.
    Notes: Students enrolled in IENG 566 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in IENG 466.


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  • IENG 471 Facilities Planning

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Topics covered include: material handling, computerized layout planning, storage facilities, flexible manufacturing systems, and “Factory of the Future.”

    Prerequisites: Senior standing or graduation within three semesters.


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  • IENG 475/475L Computer-Controlled Manufacturing Systems and Robotics

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Fundamental concepts of using computers in the design of a computer integrated, discrete-item, manufacturing facility are covered. Basic ideas of Computer Aided Design (CAD), Group Technology (GT), process planning, integrated production control and computer numerical control are covered. The manufacturability issues and concepts of selecting and using robots in the workplace are explored.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
    Corequisites: IENG 475L


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  • IENG 479/579 Research Ethics

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This course introduces students to the ethical and professional issues involved in performing research. Topics include: human and animal subjects, research review boards, fiscal responsibilities and audits, and dealing with research teams.

    Notes: Students enrolled in IENG 579 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in IENG 479.


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  • IENG 486 Statistical Quality and Process Control

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course covers the development of statistical methods for application to problems in quality and process control. Statistical topics include: basics of processes and variability, statistically controlled processes, variable and attribute control charts, moving averages, individual trend and others, process capability, sampling plans for attributes and variables.

    Prerequisites: IENG 281/MATH 281  or MATH 442  or permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course is cross listed with MATH 486 .


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  • IENG 491 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 frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.


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  • IENG 492/592 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 no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.


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Interdisciplinary Sciences

  
  • IS 201 Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Includes study of current issues within the IS specializations. Introduces students to how science and technology affect individual, societal, and global change (e.g., how science and technology influence ethical choices, the political and economic systems, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.)

    Prerequisites: ENGL 101  and sophomore standing.
    Notes: Required for all students seeking a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Sciences.  This course cannot be counted as social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 283 Community Design Projects I

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    An introductory course for Freshman and Sophomores interested in real-life design projects with Community partners. The service-learning, team-based design course brings together students from multiple disciplines and multiple grade levels to work together on long-term projects that benefit the community. The curriculum of Community Design Projects I focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles. Student involvement over multiple semesters is encouraged. After completing GE 283/IS 283, freshman and sophomore students may continue involvement by registering in GE 284 /IS 284 . Junior and Senior students may continue involvement by registering for GE 484 /IS 484 .


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  • IS 284 Community Design Projects II

    Credits: 1 to 2

    A continuation of GE 283 /IS 283  for Freshman and Sophomore students interested in continued participation in real-life design projects with Community partners. The curriculum of Community Design Projects II focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles with additional course modules in topics such as leadership, community partnership and cultural competency. Students who have completed GE 283/IS 283 and GE 284/IS 284 that are interested in continuing their involvement on team projects may enroll in GE 484 /IS 484  for one or more semesters.


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  • IS 380 Internship in Interdisciplinary Studies

    Credits: 1 to 4

    The opportunity for a student to complete a plan for an internship and thereby acquire practical job-related experience.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be allowed for degree credit. This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 391 Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 3

    Includes directed 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 frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 392 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 no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.

    Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be allowed for degree credit. This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 396 Field Experience

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    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 established by the student, instructor, and field-based supervisor. Due to the presence of a field experience supervisor, a lower level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with an internship or practicum course.

    Notes: This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 401 Writing and Research in the Interdisciplinary Sciences

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Advanced writing in the interdisciplinary sciences with emphasis on research and explanation of science topics in the IS specializations. This course provides students with a basic understanding of the various styles of science writing, including writing for popular and professional audiences, and the use of the library and/or laboratory research in formal research papers. This course is required for all students pursuing the B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences.

    Prerequisites: IS 201 , ENGL 289  and senior standing.
    Notes: This course is required for all students pursuing the B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences.  A minimum grade of “C” is required for enrollment in IS 498. This course cannot be counted as social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 483 Community Design Projects I

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    An introductory course for Juniors and Seniors interested in real-life design projects with Community partners. The service-learning, team-based design course brings together students from multiple disciplines and multiple grade levels to work together on long-term projects that benefit the community. The curriculum of Community Design Projects I focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles. Student involvement is encouraged over multiple semesters is encouraged. After completing GE 483/IS 483, students may continue involvement by registering for GE 484 /IS 484 .


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  • IS 484 Community Design Projects II

    Credits: 1 to 2

    A continuation of GE 283 /IS 283  or GE 483 /IS 483  for Junior and Senior students interested continued participation in real-life design projects with Community partners. The curriculum of Community Design Projects II focuses on developing teaming skills and applying human-centered design principles with additional course modules in topics such as leadership, community partnership and cultural competency. Students who have completed GE 283/IS 283, GE 284 /IS 284  and/or GE 484/IS 484 that are interested in continuing their involvement on team projects may enroll in GE/IS 484 for one or more semesters.


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  • IS 491 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 frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 492 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 no wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.

    Notes: A maximum of 6 credits will be allowed for degree credit. This course cannot be counted for social science/humanities credit.


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  • IS 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: (0-3) 3

    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.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, permission of instructor, an approved Letter of Intent on file in the Interdisciplinary Sciences Office and successfully completion of IS 401  with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Notes: This course is required for all students pursuing the B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Sciences.  This course cannot count as social science/humanities credit.


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Mathematics

  
  • MATH 021 Basic Algebra

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course prepares students for college level mathematics. Topics generally include: basic properties of real numbers, exponents & radicals, rectangular coordinate geometry, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, polynomials, and factoring. Students may also be introduced to functions and systems of equations.

    Prerequisites: Appropriate mathematics placement.
    Notes: This is a remedial level course and no credit for MATH 021 will be granted for graduation.


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  • MATH 100 Math Recitation

    Credits: 0

    This course is a recitation for Math 120, Math 123 and Math 125 where students will spend additional time in small groups covering techniques and concepts related to Trigonometry, Calculus I and Calculus II.

    Corequisites: Math 120, Math 123 or Math 125


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  • MATH 101 Intermediate Algebra

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Basic properties of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, and radical expressions and equations, and an introduction to functions such as polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions.

    Prerequisites: MATH 021  or appropriate mathematics placement.
    Notes: May not be used for credit toward a baccalaureate degree, but may be used toward the associate degree.


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  • MATH 110 Survey of Computer Science and Mathematics

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    This is an introductory course for incoming freshmen in Computer Science or Mathematics that provides a survey of the major areas in the profession along with ethical standards that are used. When applicable, guest lectures will be arranged to illuminate different areas of study.

    Notes: This course is cross-listed with CSC 110 .


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  • MATH 114 College Algebra

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Equations and inequalities; polynomial functions and graphs, exponents, radicals, binomial theorem, zeros of polynomials; systems of equations; exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions, applications and graphs. Other topics selected from sequences, series, and complex numbers.

    Prerequisites: MATH 101  with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement.
    Corequisites: MATH 114L  
    Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Interdisciplinary Sciences-Pre-Professional Health Science Specialization; Interdisciplinary Sciences-Science, Technology, and Society Specialization; Chemistry; and Associates of Arts).


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  • MATH 115 Precalculus

    Credits: (5-0) 5

    A preparatory course for the calculus sequence. Topics include: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions and their graphs; systems of equations, inequalities and complex numbers.

    Prerequisites: MATH 101  with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement.
    Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Interdisciplinary Sciences-Pre-Professional Health Science Specialization; Interdisciplinary Sciences-Science, Technology, and Society Specialization; Chemistry; Associates of Arts).


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  • MATH 120 Trigonometry

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Topics include: trigonometric functions, equations, and identities; inverse trigonometric functions; exponential and logarithmic functions, and applications of these functions.

    Prerequisites: MATH 114  with a minimum grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement.
    Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Applied Biological Sciences, Biology, Interdisciplinary Sciences-Pre-Professional Health Science Specialization; Interdisciplinary Sciences-Science, Technology, and Society Specialization; Chemistry; and Associate of Arts).


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  • MATH 123 Calculus I

    Credits: (4-0) 4

    The study of limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives, the definite and indefinite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.

    Prerequisites: MATH 115  with a grade of “C” or appropriate mathematics placement or permission of instructor.
    Notes: Students who are initially placed into MATH 114  or below must complete MATH 114  and MATH 120  with a minimum grade of “C” before enrolling in MATH 123.


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  • MATH 125 Calculus II

    Credits: (4-0) 4

    A continuation of the study of calculus, including the study of sequences, series, polar coordinates, parametric equations, techniques of integration, applications of integration, indeterminate forms, and improper integrals.

    Prerequisites: MATH 123  with a minimum grade of “C”.


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  • MATH 205 Mining and Management Mathematics I

    Credits: (2-0) 2

    A survey of calculus in higher dimensions that includes an introduction to vectors, vector valued functions, and partial derivatives.

    Prerequisites: MATH 125  with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course may not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except for Mining Engineering).


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  • MATH 225 Calculus III

    Credits: (4-0) 4

    A continuation of the study of calculus, including an introduction to vectors, vector calculus, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals.

    Prerequisites: MATH 125  with a minimum grade of “C”.


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  • MATH 281 Introduction to Statistics

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications.

    Prerequisites: MATH 114  or MATH 115 
    Notes: Individuals may apply for at most 4 credits toward a degree from the following list of courses: MATH 281, IENG 381 /MATH 381 , MATH 442 .


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  • MATH 291 Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 5

    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 frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: May be repeated to a total of 5 credit hours.


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  • MATH 292 Topics

    Credits: 1 to 5

    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: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.


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  • MATH 315 Linear Algebra

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Course topics include: the theory and applications of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations and applications.

    Prerequisites: MATH 225  or permission of instructor.


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  • MATH 321 Differential Equations

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Selected topics from ordinary differential equations including development and applications of first order, higher order linear and systems of linear equations, general solutions and solutions to initial-value problems using matrices. Additional topics may include Laplace transforms and power series solutions.  In addition to analytical methods this course will also provide an introduction to numerical solution techniques.

    Prerequisites: MATH 125  with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Notes: MATH 225  and MATH 321 may be taken concurrently or in either order.


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  • MATH 353 Linear Optimization

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Convex sets and functions, linear inequalities and combinatorial problems; topics in linear programming from fundamental theorems of simplex method through sensitivity analysis, duality, transportation and assignment problems.

    Prerequisites: MATH 225  or permission of instructor.


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  • MATH 373 Introduction to Numerical Analysis

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course is an introduction to numerical methods. Topics include elementary discussion of errors, polynomial interpolation, quadrature, non-linear equations, and systems of linear equations. The algorithmic approach and efficient use of the computer will be emphasized.  Additional topics may include: calculation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of differential equations.

    Prerequisites: MATH 321 ; and CSC 150/150L CSC 170/170L , CSC 111/111L  or permission of instructor.


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  • MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Introduction to probability theory, discrete and continuous distributions, sampling distributions and the central limit theorem with general principles for statistical inference and applications of random sampling to hypothesis testing, confidence limits, correlation, and regression.

    Prerequisites: MATH 125  with a “C” or better
    Notes: This course is cross listed with IENG 381 . Individuals may apply at most 4 credits toward a degree from the following list of courses: MATH 281  , IENG 381  /MATH 381, MATH 442 .


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  • MATH 382 Probability Theory and Statistics II

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Review of general principles of statistical inference, linear regression and correlation, multiple linear regression, ANOVA, and statistical design of experiments.

    Prerequisites: MATH 381 /IENG 381 
    Notes: This course is cross listed with IENG 382 .


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  • MATH 391 Independent Study

    Credits: 1 to 5

    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 frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: May be repeated to a total of 5 credit hours.


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  • MATH 392 Topics

    Credits: 1 to 5

    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: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.


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  • MATH 402 Communicating Mathematics

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    The student will produce a word-processed technical report of research conducted in MATH 498  and given a department colloquium talk summarizing her or his work. Department faculty member(s) will provide guidance in the production of the technical report and in the preparation for the colloquium talk.

    Prerequisites: MATH 498 


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  • MATH 421 Complex Analysis

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The algebra of complex numbers; complex functions; contour integration and Cauchy integral theorems; Taylor and Laurent series and the residue theorem; the evaluation of real definite integrals; elementary mapping problems.

    Prerequisites: MATH 225 


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  • MATH 423 Advanced Calculus I

    Credits: (4-0) 4

    A theoretical treatment of calculus that covers: limits; continuity and differentiability of functions of a single variable.

    Prerequisites: MATH 225  and CSC 251  or MATH 225  and MATH 221  or permission of instructor.


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  • MATH 432/532 Partial Differential Equations

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Fourier series, partial differential equations, Frobenius series, Bessel functions, and transform methods.

    Prerequisites: MATH 225  and MATH 321 , both with a minimum grade of “C”
    Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 532 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 432.


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  • MATH 443/543 Data Analysis

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Accessing, validating, processing, extracting, visualizing and presenting data. Exposure to managing data in a relational database management system. Looking for underlying structure in data using data reduction techniques (e.g., multidimensional scaling, principal components analysis) and, more generally, unsupervised learning techniques (e.g., clustering). Prediction using supervised learning techniques such as discriminant analysis, logistic regression and decision trees. Software may include R and some version of SQL.

    Prerequisites: MATH 225  or permission of instructor.
    Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 543 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 443.


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  • MATH 447/547 Design of Experiments

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Single and multifactor experiments, analysis of variance, factorial designs, the use of multiple regression, and response surface methodology. Topics may include nonparametric and permutation/randomization alternatives to the traditional parametric tests.

    Prerequisites: MATH 381 /IENG 381  with C or better
    Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 547 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 447.


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  • MATH 451/551 Math Modeling

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The primary goal of this course is to present the mathematical formulation and analysis utilized in scientific modeling. Applications from both science and engineering will be covered. The types of models will include deterministic and stochastic models. Topics may include: epidemiology, biomass, elasticity, heat flow, electrical circuits, mechanical vibrations and optimization.

    Prerequisites: MATH 321  or permission of instructor.
    Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 551 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 451.


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  • MATH 452/552 Advanced Studies in Mathematics

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course is a capstone experience where students will enhance their mathematics background on selected topics. One of the goals of this course is to foster the ability to learn advanced mathematics and also learn to apply the use of technology in the study of mathematics.

    Prerequisites: MATH 225  and MATH 321 , or permission of instructor.
    Notes: Students enrolled in MATH 552 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in MATH 452.


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  • MATH 471 Numerical Analysis I

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Analysis of rounding errors, numerical solutions of nonlinear equations, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, interpolation and approximation, numerical methods for solving linear systems.

    Prerequisites: MATH 373  or CSC 372  


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  • MATH 486 Statistical Quality and Process Control

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course covers the development of statistical methods for application to problems in quality and process control. Statistical topics include: basics of processes and variability, statistically controlled processes, variable and attribute control charts, moving averages, individual trend and others, process capability, sampling plans for attributes and variables.

    Prerequisites: IENG 381  /MATH 381  or MATH 442  or permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course is cross listed with IENG 486 .


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  • MATH 491 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 frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: May be repeated to a total of 3 credit hours.


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  • MATH 492 Topics

    Credits: 1 to 6

    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: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.


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  • MATH 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    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.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.


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  • MATH 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: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.  Students should have obtained permission of an instructor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science prior to registering for this course.


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  • MATH 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: May be repeated to a total of 6 credit hours.


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Mechanical Engineering

  
  • ME 110/110L Introduction to Mechanical Engineering/Lab

    Credits: (2-0) 2

    A course for first-year mechanical engineering students that will provide an introduction to the mechanical engineering profession. Topics to be covered include: Problem solving, mechanical engineering fundamentals, engineering design, solid modeling, CAD, professional development, technical communication, and academic success skills.

    Prerequisites: MATH 120  completed or concurrent
    Corequisites: ME 110L


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  • ME 126L Design for Manufacturing

    Credits: (0-2) 2

    Design for Manufacturing will teach design skills (solid modeling CAD and CAM) to interface with manufacturing as well as the manufacturing skills required for departmental project builds. There is a strong emphasis on the connection between the design process and manufacturing with an end goal of concurrent engineering. Additionally there is exposure to corporate policy with an emphasis on safety.


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