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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 734 Vadose Zone Flow and Solute Transport Credits: (3-0) 3
The course covers theory and principles of soil physics, moisture storage, unsaturated flow, matric flow, infiltration and evaporation. Investigation of physical, chemical, and biological processes governing the transport and fate of contaminants in vadose zone are included. Contaminant transport process through variably saturated subsurface porous media. State-of-the-art 2D/3D unsaturated zone models to describe these phenomena are developed and applied to real world problems. Applications include prediction of extents of contaminant migration and assessment and design of remediation schemes.
Prerequisites: CEE graduate student
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CEE 735 Sediment Transport Credits: (3-0) 3
The fundamental mechanics of sediment motion in flowing water is explored and applied to sediment-related issues encountered in streams and reservoirs. Special attention is given to the role of sediment transport in channel geometry adjustments. Topics covered include: initiation of sediment motion in homogeneous and heterogeneous beds, bedforms and their role in hydraulic resistance, bedload and suspended load transport, sediment transport through bends and pool/riffle sequences, aggradation/degradation of channel beds due to system perturbations.
Prerequisites: EM 331
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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 be taken up to 3 times for degree credit.
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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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CENG 110 Survey of Computer Science and Engineering Credits: (1-0) 1
This is an introductory course for incoming freshman in Computer Science or Computer Engineering that provides a survey of the major areas in the computing 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 and MATH 110 .
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CENG 244/244L Introduction to Digital Systems/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
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 114
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 320/320L RISC Assembly Credits: (4-0) 4
Assembly language programming using a modern RISC processor. The course includes structured programming techniques and abstract data types. The theory component covers integral, fixed point, and floating point mathematics, and introduces the CPU/FPU instructions for dealing with those data types. Other topics include interfacing assembly language code with C/C++ code, I/O device programming, interrupts and concurrency issues, as well as ethical considerations.
Prerequisites: CSC 215 with a grade of “C” or higher
Corequisites: CENG 320L
Pre or Corequisites: CSC 251
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CENG 325 CPU & GPU Organization and Architecture Credits: (3-0) 3
A course in microprocessor and graphics processor organization with emphasis on the hierarchical structure of digital systems. Covers such topics as: components of computer systems, peripherals and their configuration, design of basic digital circuits, the microprogram level, the conventional machine level, the operating system level, assembly language, addressing modes, interpreters/translators, computer arithmetic.
Prerequisites: CENG 320/320L with a grade of “C” or higher
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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 347 Embedded Intelligent Systems Credits: (4-0) 4
This course provides an introduction to the systems found in current smart devices. Topics include sensor interfacing, digital filter design, embedded computing architecture, instruction sets, and system programming. Peripheral set-up for general purpose IO, serial communication, Timers/Counters, analog to digital conversion, and interrupt driven system design. Applications may include robotics, smart homes, sensors and other smart networked devices.
Prerequisites: CSC 215 or CSC 170/170L
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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 315
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: (3-0) 3
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 215 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 423/523 Computer Graphics Fundamentals Credits: (3-0) 3
Explores the foundations of computer graphics including display, color, shading, coordinate systems, and transformations. 2D and 3D graphics are discussed. Effectively using underlying graphics hardware will be included. Additional selected topics from computer graphics are included such as shaders, raytracing, advanced coloring models, and GPU implementation.
Pre or Corequisites: CSC 315 and MATH 315
Notes: This course is cross-listed with CSC 423/523
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CENG 424/524 Digital Image Processing Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to developing multimedia editing processes. This course includes both visual and audio multimedia. Central topics include the creation of programs to display, enhance, modify, and filter multimedia files. More core topics include digitization of analog input and hardware encoding. More advanced topics from visual and audio processing will be included such as anti-aliasing, pole filters, Fourier transforms, and chromakeying.
Pre or Corequisites: CSC 315 and MATH 315
Notes: This course is cross-listed with CSC 424/524 .
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CENG 429/529 Multimedia Security Credits: (3-0) 3
The study of multimedia editing analysis in cybersecurity and forensics. This course covers theories and practice of security attacks and countermeasures in multimedia systems. Main topics include the use and development of computer program toolkits to enhance, modify, and analyze multimedia data for security applications. Graduate students will be held to a higher standard.
Pre or Corequisites: CSC 372 and MATH 381
Notes: Cross-listed with CSC 429/529
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CENG 434/534 Industrial Control Systems Security Credits: (3-0) 3
A survey on issues around the security of control systems and other embedded devices that are placed in industrial networks. Students will learn about typical vulnerabilities and how to mitigate them, about how to securely deploy systems, and strategies to design systems and networks in order to minimize risks of a cyber-attack. This course will also provide hands-on exercises on protecting and securing industrial control systems from cyber-attacks. Graduate students will be held to a higher standard.
Pre or Corequisites: CSC 315 and CENG 320/320L
Notes: Cross-listed with CSC 434/534
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CENG 440/540 Parallel Programming and Implementation for Science and Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
The fundamental ideas and issues involved in programming and using parallel computers. This course will cover topics in the design, analysis, and implementation of parallel algorithms use in engineering, scientific and mathematical implementations. This course will also discuss parallel computer architectures, networks and communication. Environments discussed and used may include a variety of shared-memory and message passing models, cluster computing, and GPU computing.
Prerequisites: CSC 215
Pre or Corequisites: MATH 315
Notes: This course is cross-listed with CSC 440/540
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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 342/342L
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 458/458L Operating Systems and Virtual Machines/Lab Credits: (4-0) 4
A detailed study of the internal structure of operating systems and virtual machines. The design, architecture, functions and structures associated with low level software are discussed in the context of embedded operating systems and virtual machines in respect to process and processor management, memory management, GPU, and auxiliary storage management. Topics include: central processing versus distributed computing, memory management, processor control, and cybersecurity at the operating systems level.
Prerequisites: CENG 325 with a “C” or higher
Corequisites: CENG 458L
Notes: This course is cross-listed with CSC 458/458L .
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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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CENG 690 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division or graduate levels. May be repeated for additional credit.
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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 114
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CHEM 112L General Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 112 .
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 112
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CHEM 114 General Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of CHEM 112 . An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 112
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CHEM 114L General Chemistry II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 114 .
Prerequisites: CHEM 112L
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 114
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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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CHEM 220L Experimental Organic Chemistry IA Credits: (0-1) 1
Experiments demonstrating techniques for the separation, characterization, and synthesis of organic compounds are performed. Functional groups are derivatized.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114L
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CHEM 290 Seminar Credits: (0.5-0) 0.5
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: This course is cross listed with CHEM 490 .
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CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114
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CHEM 326L Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
A laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 326 . Introduction to organic functional groups and methods for the separation and purification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114L
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 326
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CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of CHEM 326 . A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisites: CHEM 326
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CHEM 328L Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
A laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 328 . Syntheses of organic compounds. Structural characterization is performed by instrumental methods of analysis including infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 326L
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 328
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CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry Credits: 2 or 3
Fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114
Notes: Taking this course for 2 credits will not count towards a Chemistry minor or major.
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CHEM 332L Analytical Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
A laboratory to accompany CHEM 332 and CHEM 230 . Experimental methods and techniques of gravimetry, titrimetry, pH, and UV-Vis and AA spectrometry.
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 114L and CHEM 332 or CHEM 230
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CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry I Credits: 2 to 3
A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of chemical systems. Topics covered in the two-semester sequence include thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. Properties of gases; first and second laws of thermodynamics; physical transformations of pure substances; simple mixtures and phase diagrams; chemical equilibrium and equilibrium electrochemistry.
Prerequisites: MATH 123 and CHEM 114 or CHEM 326 and PHYS 113 or PHYS 213
Notes: Students taking the course for 2 credits will not cover the first and second laws of thermodynamics and will require CBE 222 as a prerequisite. Taking this course for 2 credits will not count towards a Chemistry minor or major.
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CHEM 342L Physical Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
A laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 342 .
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 342 and CHEM 332
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CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II Credits: 2 to 3
A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of chemical systems. Kinetic theory of gases; statistical thermodynamics and properties of solids; chemical kinetics and kinetics at interfaces; quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
Prerequisites: CHEM 342
Notes: Students taking the course for 2 credits will not cover quantum mechanics. Taking this course for 2 credits will not count towards a Chemistry minor or major.
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CHEM 344L Physical Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1 to 2
A laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 344. Topics covered can include, thermodynamics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, quantum mechanics, kinetic theory, and reaction kinetics.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114L
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 344
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CHEM 352 Systematic Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
A systematic survey of the chemistry of the elements. Periodic properties of the elements; fundamental chemical bonding and structure; acid-base and redox reactions; solid state chemistry, nonaqueous solvents; introduction to materials science.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114
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CHEM 370 Chemical Literature Credits: (1-0) 1
The use of the chemical library. Character of the various chemical journals, dictionaries, reference books, computer literature searching, and other sources of information. Written reports on chemical literature.
Prerequisites: CHEM 230 or CHEM 332 and CHEM 352
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 328
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CHEM 420/520 Organic Chemistry III Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced considerations of organic chemistry. Case studies in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and drawn from historical and recent organic chemical literature, which exemplify particular conformational, synthetic, and technical challenges to the organic student.
Prerequisites: CHEM 328
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 520 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 420.
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CHEM 421/521 Spectroscopic Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
Determination of the structure of organic compounds using the spectroscopic methods. Problems involving library and laboratory work.
Prerequisites: CHEM 328
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 521 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 421.
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CHEM 426/526 Polymer Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
An introduction to the fundamental chemistry, characterization, and fabrication of polymeric substances.
Prerequisites: CHEM 328 and CHEM 342
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 526 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 426.
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CHEM 434 Instrumental Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
Theory and application of modern instrumental methods to chemical analysis.
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CHEM 434L Instrumental Analysis Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
A laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 434 . The laboratory includes an introduction to laboratory methods and techniques of potentiometry, conductimetry, electrogravimetry, voltametry, TLC, GC, and HPLC.
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 434
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CHEM 452/552 Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Theoretical and periodic aspects of inorganic chemistry. Discussion of the important models and concepts of modern inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 326 or CHEM 332 or CHEM 352
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 552 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 452.
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CHEM 452L/552L Inorganic Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Laboratory techniques in inorganic chemistry including: synthesis of air-sensitive compounds, transition metal complexes and silicon polymers, chemical characterization of inorganic compounds using spectroscopic, magnetic, and analytical approaches.
Prerequisites: CHEM 328L
Pre or Corequisites: CHEM 452/552
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 552L will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 452L.
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CHEM 462/562 Green Chemistry and Processes Credits: 2 to 3
This two-part course provides in-depth fundamentals of green chemistry and processes. Part 1 (2 credits) highlights key approaches to advancing sustainability through alternative solvents, catalysts, use of greener feedstocks, reaction efficiency, design greener syntheses, waste minimization technology, and examples of green chemistry products and processes. Part 2 (1 credit) focuses on green processes including process metrics, bioprocesses, and design greener chemical processes that reduce the impacts on human health and the environment relevant to the current state of the art. Students have the option of enrolling in Part 1 and 2 for 3 credits or enrolling in Part 1 for 2 credits.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 , CHEM 326
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 562 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 462.
CBE students may take either CBE 462/562 or CHEM 462/562 for either 2 or 3 credits and have them applied to department approved electives. However, those students wishing to use CBE 462/562 to count toward ChE electives must take 3 credits (not 2) of CBE 462/562 (not CHEM 462/562).
This course is cross-listed with CBE 462/562 .
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CHEM 464/564 Biochemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of biochemical systems. Topics covered in the two semester sequence include the study of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, metabolic processes, biological oxidation and reduction processes, molecular aspects of DNA replication and repair pathways, transcription and RNA processing, and protein translation.
Prerequisites: CHEM 328
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 564 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 464.
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CHEM 464L/564L Biochemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Laboratory designated to accompany CHEM 464/564 .
Prerequisites: CHEM 328L
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CHEM 465/565 Biochemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of CHEM 464.
Prerequisites: CHEM 464/564
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 565 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 465.
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CHEM 465L Biochemistry Laboratory II Credits: (0-1) 1
This course will focus on the Biophysical and Thermodynamic nature of nucleic acids and proteins. Specific emphasis will be placed on the design, synthesis, and thermodynamic analysis of an RNA model system. The aim of the course will be to provide the student with a solid basis in the thermodynamics of folding of biologically important macromolecules.
Prerequisites: CHEM 464L/564L
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CHEM 482/582 Environmental Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Examination of the chemistry and chemical processes of the environment, including the role of chemistry in current environmental issues.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114 or CHEM 326
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 582 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 482.
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CHEM 485/585 Renewable & Sustainable Energy Credits: (3-0)
This course provides assessment and evaluation of current and potential energy systems; covers resources, conversion, and end-use, and emphasizes sustainable approaches meeting global energy needs in the 21st century. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies will be covered including solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels, fossil fuels, hydrogen, fuel cells, and discussed within frameworks that aid in evaluation and analysis of energy systems engineering in the context of economics and environmental goals.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor
Notes: Students enrolled in CHEM 585 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHEM 485.
This course is cross-listed with CBE 485/585 .
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CHEM 490 Seminar Credits: (0.5-0) 0.5
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.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
Notes: Repeatable for a maximum of 2 credits. This course is cross listed with CHEM 290 .
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CHEM 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: A maximum of 6 credits of topics and independent study credits will be allowed for degree credit.
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CHEM 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 and independent study credits will be allowed for degree credit.
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CHEM 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship Credits: 1 to 12
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: A maximum of 6 credits of undergraduate research will be allowed for degree credit. At the School of Mines, a formal report in the American Chemical Society (ACS) format is required to meet the requirements of this course.
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CHEM 591 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: A maximum of 6 credits of topics and independent study credits will be allowed for degree credit
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CHEM 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 not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A maximum of 6 credits of special topics and independent study credits will be allowed for degree credit.
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CHEM 600 Emerging Technologies in Green and Sustainable Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
The course explores the selective topics in the emerging technologies in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, including but not limited to renewable energy, photocatalysis, sustainable environment, and green biotechnology.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114
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CHEM 690 Seminar Credits: (1-0)
A highly focused and topical course on scholarly approaches and literature in Green and Sustainable Chemistry and related topics.
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