May 12, 2024  
2017-2018 SDSM&T Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 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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Chemical and Biological Engineering

  
  • CBE 898D Dissertation

    Credits: 1 to 12

    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.

    Prerequisites: Approval of advisor.
    Notes: An original investigation of a chemical/biological engineering subject, which culminates in the oral and written presentation of a dissertation for the Ph.D. degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering.


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Civil and Environmental Engineering

  
  • CEE 117/117L Introduction to CADD/Lab

    Credits: (1-1) 2

    Students will learn to construct drawing documents using AutoCAD, the use of engineering and architectural scales, lettering practices, geometric construction (manually and AutoCAD), and the ability to visualize in three dimensions.

    Corequisites: CEE 117L


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  • CEE 130/130L Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering/Lab

    Credits: (1-1) 2

    This course serves as an introduction to the civil engineering profession. Students will learn how to solve engineering analysis and design problems, develop computational skills, and sharpen communication and teamwork skills.

    Prerequisites: MATH 102 
    Corequisites: CEE 130L


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  • CEE 206/206L Engineering Surveys I/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Mensuration with the application of surveying techniques; basic surveying computations and field practice; theory of error propagation and its analysis; fundamental concepts of horizontal, angular, and vertical measurements; control systems related to engineering-construction surveys. Horizontal and vertical curves. Traverse computations.

    Prerequisites: CEE 117 and either an acceptable score on the trigonometry placement examination, or trigonometry (MATH 120 ) completed with a minimum grade of “C.”
    Corequisites: CEE 206L


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  • CEE 284 Applied Numerical Methods

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    An introduction to numerical methods and statistical analysis of data and their applications in civil engineering problems using contemporary software.

    Prerequisites: MATH 123 


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  • CEE 316/316L Engineering and Construction Materials/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Principles that govern physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and nonferrous metals, plastics, bituminous materials, portland cement, aggregates, concrete, and timber. Laboratory exercises to demonstrate basic principles and standard laboratory tests (ASTM Standards) of structural materials. Computer-aided graphics and word processing are required for lab reports. 

    Prerequisites: EM 321  with a “C” or better; and CEE 284 
    Corequisites: CEE 316L


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  • CEE 325 Introduction to Sustainable Design

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Theories and principles employed in sustainable design are introduced and employed in various contexts. Analyses of engineered systems will be performed both analytically and quantitatively. Principles will be employed in problem solving as well as fundamental design efforts.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing.


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  • CEE 326 Environmental Engineering I

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    As the first course in the theory and practice of environmental engineering, emphases are on the acquisition of introductory knowledge pertaining to natural and engineered environmental engineering systems, identification and mitigation of societal impacts upon the earth, and application of environmental engineering principles in the design and analysis of systems for water and wastewater treatment and solid/hazardous waste management.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 114 


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  • CEE 327/327L Environmental Engineering II/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    As the second course in the theory and practice of environmental engineering, emphasis is on application of material balance concepts in environmental analysis and design with consideration of water chemistry, environmental process kinetics, ideal and non-ideal reactors, biological process fundamentals, and inter-phase mass transfer phenomena. These fundamental principles are applied in selected natural and engineered environmental contexts spanning air, water and land systems and the effects of society on environmental systems.

    Prerequisites: CEE 326  with a “C” or better
    Corequisites: CEE 327L


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  • CEE 336/336L Hydraulic Systems Design/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Analysis of flow in pipe systems, open channels, measuring devices, and model studies. Design of hydraulic systems associated with water supply, food control, water storage and distribution, sewer systems, and other water resources.

    Prerequisites: EM 331  with a “C” or better; and CEE 284 
    Corequisites: CEE 336L


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  • CEE 337 Engineering Hydrology

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A quantification study of the components of the hydrologic cycle with emphasis on engineering applicants involving the design of water supplies, reservoirs, spillways, floodways, and urban drainage with computer applications.

    Prerequisites: EM 331  or EM 328  either with a “C” or better


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  • CEE 346/346L Geotechnical Engineering/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Composition, structure, index, and engineering properties of soils, soil classification systems, introduction to soil engineering problems involving stability, settlement, seepage, consolidation, and compaction; and laboratory work on the determination of index and engineering properties of soils. Computer-aided graphics and word processing are required for lab reports. 

    Prerequisites: EM 321  with a “C” or better
    Corequisites: CEE 346L


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  • CEE 347 Geotechnical Engineering II

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Composition of soils, origin, and deposition, exploration, frost problems, swelling of soils, erosion protection, soil improvement, groundwater flow and dewatering, slope stability of retaining structures, and rigid and flexible pavement design. The application of these topics to highway engineering will be stressed.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L  with a “C” or better


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  • CEE 353 Structural Theory

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Basic concepts in structural analysis of beams, trusses, and frames. Determination of governing load conditions for moving loads by use of influence lines. Development of basic virtual work concept to obtain deflections for beams, trusses, and frames. Introduction to approximate analysis.

    Prerequisites: EM 321  and CEE 284 


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  • CEE 421/521 Aqueous Geochemistry

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Geochemical principles and applications for aqueous systems, including water quality and mass transport.  Topics will include thermodynamics, carbonate equilibria, silica solubility, redox reactions, pE-pH relationships, and partial pressure diagrams.  Geochemical modeling software will be used in projects.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 114 
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 521 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 421. This course is cross listed with GEOE 421/521 .


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  • CEE 425/525 Sustainable Engineering

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course will serve as an introduction to the emerging field of sustainable engineering, with focus on understanding interactions between industrial processes and the environment. Identification and implementation of strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of products and processes associated with industrial systems will be explored and evaluated using tools such as life cycle analyses and materials balances. The course will also explore appropriate sustainable technologies employed within both developing and first world countries.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing.
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 525 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 425. 


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  • CEE 426/526 Environmental Engineering Unit Operations and Processes

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Theory and practice of environmental engineering with emphases on the design and analysis of physical/chemical environmental engineering unit operations and processes.

    Prerequisites: CEE 326  
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 526 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 426. 


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  • CEE 427/527 Environmental Engineering Biological Process Design

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Theory and practice of environmental engineering with emphases on the design and analysis of biological environmental engineering unit operations and processes.

    Prerequisites: CEE 326  
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 527 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 427. 


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  • CEE 428/528 Oil and Gas Development and the Environment

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course explores environmental issues related to oil and gas development, including potential groundwater contamination, drilling solid waste and wastewater treatment and disposal, atmospheric pollution, and unintentional releases.

    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 528 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 428.


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  • CEE 433/533 Open Channel Flow

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Application of continuity, momentum, and energy principles to steady flow in open channels; flow in open channels; flow in the laminar and transition ranges; specific energy and critical depth; energy losses; channel controls; gradually and rapidly varied flow; and high velocity flow.

    Prerequisites: CEE 336/336L 
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 533 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 433.


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  • CEE 437/437L/537/537L Watershed and Floodplain Modeling/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    This course will consist of the application of the HEC-HMS Flood Hydrograph Package and HEC-RAS Water Surface Profiles computer programs. Each model is applied to an actual watershed and conveyance channel. The student is responsible for two project reports, one for each model application. Data compilation and model development and execution will be conducted in the lab portion of the class. Development of the model inputs will include review of hydrologic and hydraulic processes relating to model options.

    Prerequisites: CEE 337 
    Corequisites: CEE 437L or CEE 537L
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 537/537L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 437/437L.


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  • CEE 447/547 Foundation Engineering

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Application of the fundamental concepts of soil behavior to evaluation, selection, and design of shallow and deep foundation systems. Related topics such as temporary support systems for excavations and pile driving are also included.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L 
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 547 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 447.


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  • CEE 448/548 Applied Geotechnical Engineering

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Content will include the application of principles taught in CEE 346/346L  and CEE 347  to practical geotechnical engineering problems in the civil engineering profession, such as exploration, pavement design, slope stability, geosynthetics, geotechnical problems unique to the region, and dam design.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L 
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 548 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 448.


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  • CEE 451/551 Design of Wood Structures/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    This course will cover the behavior and properties of timber, lumber, and pre-engineered structural wood products. Students will learn to design members and systems using current methods and appropriate codes and specifications. An additional research requirement will be included for those taking the class for graduate credit. The course includes a lecture component complemented by a computational laboratory.

    Prerequisites: CEE 353  
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 551 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 451.


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  • CEE 453/553 Design of Steel Structures

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Correlation of analysis and design using the current building code requirements for steel structures. Design techniques are formulated for axial, transverse and combined loading conditions, for individual members and for connections between components of a structure. Comparisons between design requirements of materials to illustrate relative benefits in structural systems.

    Prerequisites: CEE 353  with a “C” or better
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 553 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 453.


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  • CEE 456 Concrete Theory & Design

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Properties and behavior of concrete and reinforcing steel. Analysis and design of structural slabs, beams, girders, columns, and footings with use of strength methods. Deflection of flextural members. Development of reinforcement.

    Prerequisites: CEE 353  with “C” or better


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  • CEE 457/557 Indeterminate Structures

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Analysis of indeterminate structures by classical and matrix methods. The classical methods are the force method, the slope-deflection equations and the moment-distribution method. The classical methods also are used to determine influence lines for indeterminate structures. Stiffness matrices for truss and beam elements are derived and used to analyze trusses, beams and frames.

    Prerequisites: CEE 353 
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 557 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 457.


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  • CEE 463 Concepts of Professional Practice

    Credits: (2-0) 2

    Lecture and discussion with emphasis on current civil engineering topics with emphasis on professional, personal, and ethical development.

    Prerequisites: Senior in civil engineering.


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  • CEE 468/568 Highway Engineering

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The course addresses transportation systems; traffic flow theory; planning and traffic operations; design, construction, and maintenance of highways and pavements.

    Prerequisites: CEE 316/316L 
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 568 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 468 and complete additional design work or projects.


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  • CEE 474/574 Construction Engineering and Management

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A study of construction engineering and construction project management topics in the context of earthmoving, heavy construction, and building construction.

    Prerequisites: CEE 316/316L 
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 574 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CEE 474.  This course is cross listed with CEM 574 .


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  • CEE 475/475L/575/575L Groundwater/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Geohydrologic principles, applications, and design considerations concerning groundwater occurrence, flow, and quality. Groundwater and surface-water relations; theory of aquifer tests; flow nets; head distribution by graphical, analytical, and digital models; groundwater contamination. Specific topics include chemistry of groundwater, exploration programs, aquifer tests, computer solutions, and field trips to areas of geo-hydrologic interest. An engineering design report with analysis and results is required.

    Prerequisites: GEOL 201  or GEOE 221/221L  and MATH 125  
    Corequisites: CEE 475L/575L
    Notes: Students enrolled in CEE 575/575L will be held to a higher standard. This course is cross listed with GEOE 475/475L/575/575L .


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  • CEE 489 Capstone Design Project

    Credits: (0-3) 3

    A significant engineering design experience culminating in final documents and presentation addressing problem clarification, concept generation, impact analysis, concept selection, engineering analysis/design, final results and recommendations. Course should be taken during final semester of study.

    Prerequisites: CEE 326  , CEE 336/336L , and CEE 346/346L , all with a minimum grade of “C”


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  • CEE 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. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 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.


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  • CEE 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: 1 to 6

    Includes senior project, and capstone experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 555 Pollution Phenomena and Process Design

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The study of the industrial sources of and treatment of air, water, and land pollutants.  The chemical and physical phenomena operating in pollution control equipment and the design of pollution control equipment will be examined.  Waste minimization and pollution prevention strategies will be considered. 

    Prerequisites: CBE 218  , CBE 317  , and CBE 417  , or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
    Notes: This course is cross listed with CBE 455/555  .


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  • CEE 600 Research Methods

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    Students will gain the research skills needed to plan and implement an independent research project. Students will learn about the processes of research and writing, connections between writing and thinking/learning, and the essential components of scientific/engineering research documents, such as thesis, dissertations, research reports, and research or thesis proposals.


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  • CEE 608 Construction Contracts

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course addresses the roles and responsibilities of the project team, project delivery methods, the preparation of accurate and enforceable specifications, and the effective administration of construction contracts. Contract documents, including project plans and specifications, will be analyzed from the perspective of coordination, interpretation, and enforcement. Guidelines and documents from various organizations will be examined to develop an understanding of the design process,  product  selection, and  improved  communication  among the project participants involved in all aspects of managing a project from initial planning to completion.

    Notes: Permission of Instructor will only be granted to students enrolled in an Accelerated Master’s Program or have a Notice of Intent to Qualify for Construction Engineering and Management Certificate on file with the Registrar.

    Cross-listed with CEM 608  


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  • CEE 615 Earth and Systems Modeling

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    This course provides the background for environmental modeling using a “Systems Thinking” approach. The course will cover: radiation balance, climate feedback mechanisms, biological, ecological and hydrologic systems as well as systems-based modeling examples applied to select non-environmental problem domains. Course will include familiarization of systems modeling using the STELLA modeling package. Students will also collaborate to develop components of a larger modeling project.

    Notes: This course is cross-listed with AES 615 .


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  • CEE 634 Surface Water Hydrology

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Review and advanced study of hydrologic cycle including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration, and runoff. Applications to analysis and design of water supplies, reservoirs, spillways, floodways, urban runoff, and protection systems.

    Prerequisites: CEE 337  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 641 Earthquake Engineering

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The course will provide entry level engineers and geologists with a fundamental understanding of  earthquake strong ground motions, structural vibration and damping, ground motion prediction, seismic hazards analyses, wave propagation, dynamic soil and rock properties, ground response analysis, building code response spectra, building code compatible ground motions, simplified Newmark techniques and liquefaction.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346 or equivalent


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  • CEE 644 Numerical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    As an introduction to numerical modeling for both geologic materials and structural elements in geotechnical engineering, this course will introduce students to physics based modeling, finite elements, and finite differences of continuum elements. Use of the three modeling techniques will be shown for problems relating to: dewatering, earth structures, foundations, geosynthetics, pavements, and ground improvement. Basics of plasticity constitutive models for soil, concrete and rock. Physical modeling using geotechnical centrifuges.

    Prerequisites: CEE 347  or equivalent


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  • CEE 652 Prestressed Concrete

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Principles of linear and circular prestressing. Behavior of steel and concrete under sustained load. Analysis and design of pretensioned and post-tensioned reinforced concrete members and the combination of such members into an integral structure.

    Prerequisites: CEE 456  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 653 Reinforced Concrete Design

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Design for torsion, simple space structural elements such as corner beams, curved beams, and free-standing staircases. Yield line theory and design of two-way reinforced slabs and floor systems. Design of a multi-story frame building system.

    Prerequisites: CEE 456 


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  • CEE 655/655L Applied Composites/Lab

    Credits: (2-1) 3

    Basic properties and principles of advanced composite materials such as fiberglass and graphite, and aramic design and testing of primary structural members including prestressing elements. Application of composite materials to engineering.

    Prerequisites: CEE 353  or permission of instructor.
    Corequisites: CEE-655L


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  • CEE 657 Advanced Structural Analysis

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Analysis of statically indeterminate structural systems. Flexibility and stiffness methods of analysis for two- and three-dimensional orthogonal and non-orthogonal structures with reference to digital computer procedures. Special solution procedures including use of substructures. Energy methods of structural analysis and introduction to finite element method.

    Prerequisites: CEE 457/557  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 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: Senior or graduate standing or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 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.

    Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing.


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  • CEE 715 Construction Operations

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Course addresses the materials and methods of earthmoving, heavy, and building construction operations.

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing.
    Notes: This course is cross-listed with CEM 715 .


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  • CEE 730 Statistics Methods in Water Resources

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Stochastic process, probability and statistics applied to hydrologic problems. Data synthesis, frequency analysis, correlation, time series, and spectral analysis.


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  • CEE 731 Contaminant Fate and Transport

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The study of fate and transport processes of contaminants in water and air environments. Modeling principles of how pollutants move and react in environmental systems (air and water) with analytical analysis and computer modeling.

    Prerequisites: CEE graduate student or permission of instructor


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  • CEE 739 Techniques of Surface Water Resource and Water Quality Investigations I

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A study of the theory, design and techniques used in hydrologic and water quality investigations by environmental engineers, hydrologists, and hydraulic engineers. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to: surface water steamflow measurements and records compilation, water quality monitoring, stormwater runoff sampling and permit process, bioassessment of water quality, sediment sampling, lake water quality assessment, and non parametric statistics.

    Prerequisites:  CEE 337  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 743 Advanced Soil Mechanics

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Methods of geotechnical analysis; seepage analysis by methods of fragments; geotechnical material failure criteria; constitutive laws for geotechnical materials; flexible and rigid surface foundations on elastic foundations; matrix method of analysis for surface foundations; stress development in soil mass; composite finite element method of analysis; movement dependent lateral earth pressure development; analysis and design of earth reinforcement.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 745 Advanced Foundations

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Application of the principles of soil mechanics to foundation engineering; subsurface exploration; lateral earth pressures and retaining structures; bearing capacity and settlement of shallow and deep foundations; field instrumentation and performance observation; and case studies.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 746 Stability of Soil and Rock Slopes

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Geologic aspects of slope stability; shear strength of geologic materials; soil and rock mechanics approaches to slope stability and analysis; two-dimensional limiting equilibrium methods of slope stability and analysis including sliding block methods, Fellenius’ and Bishop’s methods of slices, and the Morgenstern-Price method of slices; introduction to three -dimensional methods of stability analysis; field instrumentation and performance observations; and case studies.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 747 Earth and Earth Retaining Structures

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Engineering properties of compacted soils; use of the triaxial test in soil stability problems; methods of slope stability analysis with emphasis on Bishop’s simplified method of slices; design considerations for earth embankments; field instrumentation and performance observations; and case studies.  Application of principles of geotechnical engineering to the design of retaining structures.  Areas covered are lateral earth pressure theories, rigid and flexible retaining walls, anchored bulkheads, earthquake induced earth pressures, and braced excavations.  Stabilization of slopes and reinforced earth applications are also treated, along with instrumentation observations.

    Prerequisites: CEE 346/346L  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 753 Stability of Metal Structures

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The course introduces fundamental concepts of structural stability, with an emphasis on stability of steel members and systems using equilibrium and energy solutions. Topics will include: fundamental stability formulations; elastic and inelastic column buckling; lateral stability of beams; column, beam, and frame bracing; and stability design of steel frames.

    Prerequisites: CEE 457/557  or permission of instructor.


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  • CEE 757 Advanced Concrete Materials

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Topics covered will include cement chemistry, oil and gas well cementing, hydration, microstructure, mechanical behavior, dimensional stability, durability concerns related to cement-based materials, novel concrete materials such as geopolymers, and strategies to prevent and mitigate concrete durability issues.


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  • CEE 788 Master’s Research Problems/Projects

    Credits: Credit to be arranged.

    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. Does not include research courses which are theoretical. Oral defense of the report and research findings are required.

    Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 3 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements Open only to students pursuing the M.S. non-thesis option.


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  • CEE 790 Seminar

    Credits: (1-0)

    A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels.

    Notes: May not be repeated for degree credit. CEE 790 is cross-listed with GEOL 790 , GEOE 790 , MES 790/890 , AES 790 .


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  • CEE 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. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: Not to exceed 3 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements.


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  • CEE 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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  • CEE 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 towards fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. Open only to students pursing the M.S. thesis option.


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  • CEE 808 Fundamental Problems in Engineering and Science

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    The course, available only for doctoral candidates, involves description, analysis, and proposed methods of attack of long-standing, fundamental problems in science and engineering. Independent work is emphasized with goals of understanding these basic questions and proposing practical designs and experiments for their solution.
     

    Notes: This course is cross listed with AES 808  and GEOL 808 .


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  • CEE 898D Dissertation

    Credits: 1 to 12

    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.


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Computer Engineering

  
  • CENG 244/244L Introduction to Digital Systems/Lab

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic concepts of digital systems and their hardware implementation. Topics covered include combinational logic circuits, sequential logic circuits, and CPU control.

    Prerequisites: MATH 102  
    Corequisites: CENG 244L


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  • CENG 264L Electromechanical Systems Product Development and Design Lab

    Credits: (0-2) 2

    This course focuses on the design process including project management and teamwork; formal conceptual design methods; acquiring and processing information; design management tools; design for manufacturability, reliability, maintainability, sustainability; design communication: reports and presentations; ethics in design; prototyping designs; case studies. The cornerstone is a semester-long project in which small teams of students conceive, plan, and design a simple physical product.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
    Notes: This course is cross listed with EE 264L  and ME 264L .


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  • CENG 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 on the requirements of the topic. 

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of independent studies is allowed for degree credits.


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  • CENG 292 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: A maximum of 6 credits of topics is allowed for degree credits.


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  • CENG 342/342L Digital Systems/Lab

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    Presents the basic concepts and mathematical tools that are applicable to the analysis and design of digital systems, particularly state machines and digital processing systems. The VHDL hardware description language is also introduced as a design tool. 

    Prerequisites: CENG 244/244L  and CSC 150/150L 
    Corequisites: CENG 342L


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  • CENG 351/351L Mechatronics and Measurement Systems

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    This course will encompass general measurement techniques found in mechanical and electrical engineering.  These include measurement of force, strain, frequency, pressure flow rates, and temperatures.  Elements of signal conditioning and data acquisition will be introduced.  In addition to this material, the course will have a mechatronics approach reflected in the combined applications of electronic mechanical and control systems. 

    Prerequisites: CSC 170/170L  or CSC 150/150L ; and EE 220/220L  or EE 301/301L  
    Corequisites: CENG 351L
    Notes: This course is cross listed with EE 351/351L  and ME 351/351L  .


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  • CENG 391 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.
    Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of independent studies is allowed for degree credits.


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  • CENG 392 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: A maximum of 6 credits of topics is allowed for degree credits.


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  • CENG 414/514 Introduction to Computer Vision

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    Introductory course in computer vision. This course covers principles of image formation, local feature analysis, multi-view geometry, image warping and stitching, structure from motion, and visual recognition. We also touch upon related topics in signal and image processing including convolution, image pyramids, frequency domain analysis, and gradient-based analysis techniques.

    Prerequisites: EE 313  or CSC 300  
    Notes: Students enrolled in CENG 514 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CENG 414. This course is cross-listed with CSC 414/514 .


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  • CENG 415/415L/515/515L Introduction to Robotics/Lab

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    An introduction to mechatronic systems and embedded systems for robotics. This course will cover the basics required for autonomous mobile robotics. The course will begin with a survey of existing systems and some background mathematics. Core course topics will include electromechanical components, electronics for motor control, sensors and instrumentation, mobile robotic kinematics and movement, microcontrollers, real time computing, and embedded system design and development. Course projects will include student teams building task oriented mobile robots with emphasis on the hardware development.

    Prerequisites: CSC 300  with a grade of “C” 
    Corequisites: CENG 415L or CENG 515L
    Notes: Students enrolled in CENG 515/515L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CENG 415/415L. This course is cross listed with CSC 415/415L/515/515L .


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  • CENG 420/420L Design of Digital Signal Processing Systems

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    An introduction to the design of digital signal processing systems. Topics include discrete-time signals and systems, the Z transform, infinite impulse-response digital filters, finite impulse- response digital filters, discrete Fourier transforms, fast Fourier transforms. (Design content-two credits.)

    Prerequisites: EE 313  
    Corequisites: CENG 420L


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  • CENG 421/421L/521/521L Communication Systems/Lab

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    Fundamentals of analog- and digital-signal transmission.  Performance characteristics such as channel loss, distortion, bandwidth requirements, signal-to-noise ratios, and error probability.

    Prerequisites: EE 313  
    Corequisites: CENG 421L/521L
    Notes: This course is cross listed with EE 421/421L/521/521L .  Students enrolled in CENG/EE 521/521L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CENG/EE 421/421L.


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  • CENG 440/440L VLSI Design/Lab

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    Provides an introduction to the technology and design of VLSI integrated circuits. Topics include MOS transistors, switch and gate logic, scalable design rules, speed and power considerations, floor planning, layout techniques, and design tools. (Design content - two credits.)

    Prerequisites: EE 320/320L 
    Corequisites: CENG 440L


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  • CENG 442/442L/542/542L Microprocessor-Based System Design

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    Presents the concepts required for the design of microprocessor-based systems. Emphasis is given to the problems of system specification, choice of architecture, design trade-offs and the use of development tools in the design process. Design projects will be implemented in the laboratory. 

    Prerequisites: CENG 351/351L /EE 351/351L /ME 351/351L  
    Corequisites: CENG 442L
    Notes: Students enrolled in CENG 542/542L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CENG 442/442L.


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  • CENG 444/444L/544/544L Computer Networks/Lab

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    This course presents the basic principles of computer networks design and analysis. Topics covered include the layers of the OSI reference model. Current and proposed implementations of local, metropolitan and wide area networks are presented; inter-networking is discussed. The different implementations are compared and their performance evaluated. 

    Prerequisites: CENG 244/244L  and MATH 381  or MATH 442 
    Corequisites: CENG 444L or CENG 544L
    Notes: Students enrolled in CENG 544/544L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CENG 444/444L. Graduation credit will not be allowed for both this course and CSC 463/563 .


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  • CENG 446/446L Advanced Computer Architectures/Lab

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    This course covers the basic principles of pipelining, parallelism and memory management. Topics covered include cache and virtual memory, pipelining techniques and vector processors, multiprocessors and distributed computing systems. 

    Prerequisites: CENG 342/342L 
    Corequisites: CENG 446L
    Notes: Graduation credit will not be allowed for both this course and CSC 440/440L .


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  • CENG 447/447L/547/547L Embedded Systems

    Credits: (3-1) 4

    This course provides an introduction to programming embedded and real-time computer systems.  It includes design of embedded interrupt driven systems and real-time interfacing.  An introduction to mixed-signal interfacing is introduced to include filter design, controller design, and embedded robotic systems.

    Prerequisites: CENG 351/351L  /EE 351/351L /ME 351/351L  and CSC 150/150L  
    Corequisites: CENG 447L or CENG 547L
    Notes: Students enrolled in CENG 547/547L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CENG 447/447L.


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  • CENG 448/448L/548/548L Real-Time Operating Systems

    Credits: (3-1) 4

     

    Introduction to commercial (for example: QNX) or open-source (for example: RT Linux) RTOS operating systems. Students will gain an understanding of the scheduling process in real-time OS, mutual exclusion and semaphores, and data management and message queues. Implementation of real-time tasks for real-time applications will be developed through laboratory experimentation.

    Prerequisites: CSC 150/150L  and CENG 351/351L /EE 351/351L  / ME 351/351L  
    Corequisites: CENG 448L/CENG 548L
    Notes: Students enrolled in CENG 548/548L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CENG 448/448L.


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  • CENG 452/452L Robotic Control Systems/Lab

    Credits: (2.5-0.5) 3

    Applications of discrete control systems for robotics and autonomous systems; analysis and design of automatic control systems, including both linear and nonlinear systems with continuous and discrete signals. 

    Prerequisites: CSC 150/150L ; EE 314/314L  ; or permission of instructor.
    Corequisites: CENG 452L
    Notes: This course is cross listed with EE 452/452L/552/552L.


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  • CENG 464 Senior Design Project I

    Credits: (0-2) 2

    This course will focus on the design process and culminate with the faculty approval of design projects (including schematics and parts list) for CENG 465 . Typical topics included are the development of product mission statement, identification of the customer and customer needs, development of target specifications, consideration of alternate designs using a decision matrix, project management techniques, legal and ethical issues, FCC verification and certification, use of probability and statistics for reliable design, interpretation of data sheets, and component selection. 

    Prerequisites: CENG 342/342L  and EE 320/320L  
    Pre or Corequisites: EE 313 ; EE 314/314L ; CENG 447/447L/547/547L ; and ENGL 289 .


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  • CENG 465 Senior Design Project II

    Credits: (0-2) 2

    The course requires students to conduct their own design projects in a simulated industrial environment. Requirements include detailed laboratory notebook, periodic written and oral progress reports, and a written and oral presentation of a final project report. 

    Prerequisites: CENG 464  


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  • CENG 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.
    Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of independent studies is allowed for degree credit.


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  • CENG 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: A maximum of 6 credits of topics is allowed for degree credit.


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  • CENG 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship

    Credits: Credit to be arranged.

    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.
    Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 4 credits toward fulfillment of B.S. degree requirements


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  • CENG 591 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. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor


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  • CENG 592 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.


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Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 106 Chemistry Survey

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    A one-semester survey of chemistry. Not intended for those needing an extensive chemistry background. Introduction to the properties of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base concepts.

    Prerequisites: MATH 101 
    Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Interdisciplinary Sciences and Associates of Arts).


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  • CHEM 106L Chemistry Survey Lab

    Credits: (0-1) 1

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 106 .

    Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 106 
    Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Interdisciplinary Sciences and Associates of Arts).


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  • CHEM 111 Introduction to Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences

    Credits: (1-0) 1

    An introduction to the fields of chemistry and applied biological sciences, and opportunities therein, intended for first year students. Methods and concepts utilized in the fields will be presented, as will discussions of academic and scientific resources utilized in education in chemistry and applied biological sciences. Students will also engage in academic planning to meet their individual career goals. Research opportunities in the fields will also be presented.

    Notes: CHEM 111 is cross-listed with BIOL 111  .


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  • CHEM 112 General Chemistry I

    Credits: (3-0) 3

    An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry (including chemistry majors, science majors, and pre-professional students). Completion of a high school course in chemistry is recommended.

    Prerequisites: MATH 102 


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  • CHEM 200 Introduction to Research

    Credits: 1 to 3

    Directed research in chemistry including library and laboratory work supplemented with conferences with the instructor.

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Notes: At SDSM&T a formal report in the American Chemical Society (ACS) format is required to meet the requirements of the course.


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