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BIOL 6203 Food Microbiology (3 Hours)
Overview of the general principles of food microbiology including the study of important foodborne pathogens, microorganisms with roles in food spoilage, and those with beneficial roles in food processing and preservation, in addition to appreciating the impact of these microorganisms on human health. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, BIOL 1611, BIOL 1703, BIOL 1711, BIOL 2123, and BIOL 2121.
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BIOL 6213 Environmental Ethics and Conservation (3 hours)
Students explore their own ethical position(s) and the basis for such positions. Through individual writing and a team presentation, students will focus on current environmental ethical questions, including the concept of a “land ethic” and learn to think ethically and critically about issues. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123 and 2121.
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BIOL 6234 Comparative Animal Physiology (4 hours)
Comparisons of body functions of major vertebrate and invertebrate groups with special emphasis on adaptations for survival and for maintenance of homeostasis in a variety of environments. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123 and 2123; CHEM 1011, 1013, 1021, 1023. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week.
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BIOL 6243 Mechanisms of Animal Development (3 hours)
Analysis of mechanisms of differentiation and development in several model animal systems. Emphasis on the genetic contribution to the developmental program, cell:cell interactions and environmental factors that influence development. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1601, 1703, 1701, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6263 Selected Topics in Molecular Genetics (3 hours)
Examination of current research in a selected topic in molecular genetics. The topic varies from year to year but is drawn from such areas as control of transcription in eukaryotes, DNA replication and control of chromosome structure and function. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6283 Selected Topics in Molecular Cell Biology (3 hours)
Emphasis on examination of current research in a selected topic in molecular cell biology. The topic varies from semester to semester but is drawn from such areas as cell-cell signaling, protein targeting and transport and specialized cell physiologies. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6333 Experimental Design (3 hours)
Exposure to the three elements of biological research: understanding the questions asked, the theoretical models used to mimic the system, and the statistical processes used to analyze the data obtained. A “hands-on” course where students are actively involved in these processes during class. Basic mathematics skills required, including algebra. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6343 Introduction to Virology (3 hours)
An introduction to the biology of viruses. Topics include the origin, pathology, and molecular mechanisms of viruses. Lecture, reading assignments and student presentations. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2124.
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BIOL 6383-4 Selected Topics in Biological Science (3-4 hours)
Emphasis on examination of current research in selected topic in biological science. The topic varies depending on the interest and expertise of the instructor. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1601, 1703, 1701, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6443 Advanced Molecular Biology (3 hours)
Extends the basics of molecular biology from BIOL 1703, including DNA structure, chromosome structure, regulation of transcription, and translation. Examines the Central Dogma of Biology (DNA to RNA to protein) using lecture, reading and interpretation of primary literature. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6473 Advanced Cell Biology (3 hours)
Explores cell biology, expanding on material from BIOL 1703. Topics encompass the organization and function of cellular structures and organelles. Combines both lectures and discussion/paper presentations. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123 and 2121.
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BIOL 6483 Biology of Cancer (3 hours)
Current concepts, genetics, and molecular events leading to the development of human cancer from DNA mutagenesis to cellular transformation. Additional topics include cell cycle control, oncogenes, environmental sources of cancer (e.g., radiation, including radon, asbestos), histopathology, immunogenetics, tumor suppressors, metastasis, and anti-cancer treatment strategies. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6603-4 Selected Topics in Invertebrate Zoology (3-4 hours)
Lecture or lecture/lab course emphasizing specific biological topics as they relate to invertebrates. Topics and taxa vary from semester to semester, but are drawn from field ecology, evolution, behavior, systematics and physiology of insects, crustaceans, mollusks, and others. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6613-4 Selected Topics in Vertebrate Zoology (3-4 hours)
Lecture or lecture/lab course emphasizing specific biological topics as they relate to vertebrates. Topics and taxa vary from semester to semester, but are drawn from field ecology, evolution, behavior, systematics and physiology of fish, reptiles, birds and mammals. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 6623 Medical Botany (3 hours)
Integrated study of medicinal, psychoactive, and poisonous plants, their physiologically active constituents, and their role in historical and modern medicine. Emphasis is placed on the impact that plants have on the health of humans. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, and 2121, and CHEM 3013.
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BIOL 6793 Population Ecology (3 hours)
Quantitative approach to the study of plant and animal populations with emphasis on such concepts as density, dispersal, structure, and dynamics. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1601, 1703, 1701, 2123, and 2121. Lecture and laboratory combined, three hours per week.
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BIOL 6823 Selected Topics in Microbiology (3 hours)
Lecture examination of current research in selected topic in microbiology. The topic varies depending on the interest and expertise of the presenter. Topics addressed may include bacterial genetics, evolution and molecular biology. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2124; BIOL 3084 recommended.
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BIOL 6833 Immunology (3 hours)
Comprehensive survey of cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in host immune protection, auto immunity, and immunopathologic processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1601, 1703, 1701, 2123, and 2121.
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BIOL 7011-9 Research Experience (1-9 hours)
Research training in a laboratory or field setting typically directed toward the thesis-M.S. or Ph.D. degree under the supervision of a major professor.
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BIOL 7253 Seminar in Organismic/Environmental Biology (3 hours)
Seminar in topics covering organismic, environmental and evolutionary biology. Topics vary.
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BIOL 7263 Seminar in Cell/Molecular Biology (3 hours)
Seminar in topics on cell and molecular biology. Topics vary.
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BIOL 7333 Phylogenetic Theory (3 hours)
An introduction to phylogenetic theory and practice with a focus on character-based approaches (parsimony, likelihood, Bayesian inference) and distance-matrix approaches (UPGMA, neighbor-joining). Prerequisites: BIOL 1603, 1611, 1703, 1711, 2123, 2121, and 2143.
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BIOL 7863 Selected Topics in Biology (3 hours)
Lecture course that focuses on different topics each semester to meet the varying interests of graduate students. Topics range from environmental and evolutionary biology to molecular and cellular biology. Topics vary.
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BIOL 7961 Residency (1 hour)
When a student has completed the required number of hours for the degree, but has not finished all of the requirements for the degree (e.g., research), he or she enrolls in Graduate Residency.
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BIOL 7981-6 Thesis (1-6 hours)
Directed research within an approved area of study. Examination and written thesis required. Prerequisite: Admission to the thesis-M.S. program.
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BIOL 7991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Individual selected study is done in association with a member of the faculty.
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BIOL 8991-9 Directed Doctoral Reading (1-9 hours)
Directed reading on some problem within an approved area of the discipline. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program.
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BIOL 9981-9 Dissertation Research (1-9 hours)
Directed research on some problem within an approved area of the discipline. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program.
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BUS 6973 Seminar in Business (3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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BUS 7973 Seminar (3 hours)
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BUS 7991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
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Communication Disorders Audiology |
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CDAU 6353 Auditory Options for Children Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (3 hours)
Overview of auditory options for communication for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Topics include auditory brain development, auditory skill development, current technology and assistive devices, the early intervention team, parent counseling, a family-centered approach to management, classroom acoustics, and techniques to maximize functional hearing. Educational needs will be addressed.
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CDAU 6473 Auditory Rehabilitation (3 hours)
Overview of audiologic (re)habilitation for children, adults, and elderly adults. Includes primary and secondary consequences of hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants and assistive listening devices, auditory and visual stimuli in communication, psychosocial aspects of hearing loss, and basic family-centered and client-centered counseling. Prerequisite: CDAU 3203.
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Communication Disorders Speech-Language Pathology |
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CDSP 6163 Evaluation of Speech and Language Disorders (3 hours)
Administration and interpretation of standardized tests related to speech and language disorders. Diagnosis of students who receive a psychoeducational evaluation is also presented. Prerequisites: CDSP 3033; PSY 2023 or SOC 2023.
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CDSP 7032 Infants and Toddlers at Risk 2 hours
Presents the development of the infant and toddler along with assessment and intervention strategies utilized by speech-language pathologists working in early intervention settings. Family issues, counseling and writing the IFSP are also considered. Prerequisite: CDSP 2023 with a grade of B or higher.
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CDSP 7082 Orofacial Anomalies 2 hours
An in-depth study of the nature of congenital craniofacial anomalies including clefts of the lip and palate and velopharyngeal dysfunction in both children and adults. Surgical, prosthetic, and behavioral interventions are discussed. The role of the speech-language pathologist as part of an interdisciplinary team is emphasized. Management strategies and assessment for clients of various ages and with diverse speech characteristics are addressed. Prerequisite: CDSP 3053 or equivalent.
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CDSP 7113 Cognitive Communication Disorders (3 hours)
A study of cognitive-communication disorders caused by different types of neurological damage. Direct and indirect management and intervention techniques for the speech-language pathologist are discussed. This course covers assessment and treatment issues related to dementia, traumatic brain injury, and right hemisphere dysfunction. The nature and effects of these conditions upon speech, language, and cognitive-linguistic skills are included as well as the latest research into brain injury.
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CDSP 7122 Advanced Speech Sound Disorders 2 hours
An advanced study of speech sound disorders in children and adults. Discussions will include normal aspects of articulation, phonology and development, identification of articulation disorders, phonological delays and disorders, and motor speech disorders as well as treatments approaches, theory and facilitation strategies. Students will learn about current practices in early identification, screening, differential diagnosis, and possible etiology of speech sound disorders. Evidence-based practices across the life span are critically reviewed related to different speech sound disorders and how different remediation approaches are needed depending on specific problem and anatomical, neurological, and culturally linguistic needs demonstrated by a client.
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CDSP 7123 Motor Speech Disorders (3 hours)
This course is an in-depth study of the nature of dysarthria, apraxia, and other motor speech disorders in both children and adults. Differential diagnosis between dysarthria, apraxia, and other motor speech disorders and between dysarthria subtypes is emphasized. Management strategies for clients of various ages and with diverse speech characteristics are stressed. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7133 Developmental Language and Literacy Disorders (3 hours)
This course focuses on the etiologies and characteristics of language and literacy disorders in children of school age. The relationships between oral language, instructional discourse, and narrative skills as well as reading, spelling and writing skills are presented. Standardized language, reading and writing tests are presented as well as techniques for enhancing and remediating language and literacy skills in the classroom. Prerequisites: CDSP 2023 and CDSP 3033 or equivalent.
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CDSP 7141 Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist 1 hour
Provides students an understanding of the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological bases of speech, language, cognition, hearing, and swallowing. Learning opportunities include participation in lectures and related discussions, in-class labs, prosections, and directed readings.
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CDSP 7152 Voice Disorders 2 hours
Addresses mechanics of normal voice production, anatomy and physiology of phonation, and pathology associated with organic and misuse etiologies. The nature of voice disorders on social and vocational functioning will be discussed. Assessment and treatment methods for voice disorders and the latest research into voice disorders will be included. Perceptual and instrumental evaluation techniques and equipment will be covered in the course. Extensive use of video and audio samples will be implemented. Prerequisite: CDSP 3053 or permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7162 Special Populations and Communication Modalities 2 hours
Addresses the philosophy, evaluation techniques, and criteria used to prescribe and fit alternative communication devices and systems. Language development and intervention using augmentative/alternative communication systems for persons with severe communication disorders is also described and discussed. A variety of high and low tech products, direct access and scanning devices, and switch types will be studied.
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CDSP 7182 Graduate Clinical Practicum (2 hours)
Supervised diagnostic/therapeutic experiences designed to meet specific student needs and ASHA requirements. Prerequisite: CDSP 4163 or CDSP 6163 or its equivalent.
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CDSP 7212 Fluency Disorders (2 hours)
Covers the nature, causes, and characteristics of developmental stuttering, neurogenic stuttering, and cluttering, as well as the assessment and treatment of these fluency disorders.
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CDSP 7242 Aphasia 2 hours
Provides students a survey of historical and contemporary literature and theory relative to neurologically-based communication disorders, and specific to the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of the aphasias. Emphasis will be placed on developing clinical diagnostic and intervention skills that are evidence-based and target functional outcomes for persons served. Learning opportunities include participation in lectures and related discussions, facilitated video presentations, directed readings, interaction with people with aphasia/simulated patients, and selected hands-on activities.
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CDSP 7273 Dysphagia (3 hours)
Covers anatomy and neurophysiology of the swallowing mechanism in relation to pediatric and adult swallowing. Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of swallowing problems in children and adults including videofluoroscopic and endoscopic evaluations with case studies will be addressed.
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CDSP 7282 Graduate Clinical Practicum (2 hours)
Supervised intermediate diagnostic/therapeutic experiences meeting student needs and ASHA requirements. Prerequisite: CDSP 7182 .
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CDSP 7311 Speech Language Pathology and Autism Spectrum Disorders 1 hour
Addresses the core features of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and the fundamental features of associated communication disorders. Students will have the opportunity to examine receptive language, expressive language and pragmatics in individuals with ASD through video presentations and review of the literature. Students will discuss and evaluate issues associated with ASD including early diagnosis, behavioral challenges, treatment techniques, and current issues in the field.
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CDSP 7321 Foundations in Clinical Practice of Speech-Language Pathology 1 hour
Prepares graduate students for professional practice as speech-language pathologists. Issues related to employment settings concepts of cultural awareness and sensitivity, credentialing, trends in service delivery, ethics, legal considerations, counseling and professional advocacy in the profession of speechlanguage pathology will be introduced. Content is in accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics, Preferred Practice Patterns and guidelines for credentialing. This course will introduce students to materials and resources to utilize throughout their professional career. Prerequisite: Completion of ASHA 25 observation hour requirement.
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CDSP 7381 Graduate Clinical Practicum (1 hour)
Supervised advanced diagnostic/therapeutic experiences meeting student needs and ASHA requirements. Prerequisite: CDSP 7282 .
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CDSP 7481-4 Clinical Externship and School Practicum (1 - 4 Hours)
Placement in a medical setting and public schools for an extensive and concentrated diagnostic/therapeutic experience. Prerequisite: CDSP 7182 , CDSP 7282 , CDSP 7381 and recommendation of clinical faculty.
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CDSP 7863 Special Topics (3 hours)
Variety of topics reflecting changes in the knowledge base of the field and/or alteration in requirements of certification and licensure.
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CDSP 7911 Concepts of Research 1 (1 hour)
Introduces techniques of research commonly utilized in the field of communication disorders with the goal of improving each student’s ability to be educated consumers of research. Additionally, we will discuss the process of identifying gaps in the literature and writing a research question. These skills are crucial both for those who intend to conduct research in their future careers, as well as those who intend to employ evidence-based practice as clinicians. The course will utilize a mixture of lecture, written assignments, and small group activity and discussion. The ethical considerations for the protection of human participants and intellectual property will be integrated into all aspects of the course.
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CDSP 7912-4 Research and Paper (2-4 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7921 Concepts of Research 2 (1 hour)
This course will continue exploring techniques of research commonly utilized in the field of communication disorders with the goal of improving each student’s ability to be educated consumers of research and producers of research. We will focus on understanding and evaluating research designs and interpreting research findings. These skills are crucial both for those who intend to conduct research in their future careers, as well as those who intend to employ evidence-based practice as clinicians. The course will utilize a mixture of lecture, written assignments, and small group activity and discussion. Additionally, students will continue to work on their Graduate Research Paper required in the master’s program by writing about existing literature, developing methods, and officially proposing their projects. We will continue to focus on the ethics of research, with a specific emphasis on ethics related to writing (e.g., authorship, plagiarism).
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CDSP 7931 Concepts of Research 3 (1 hour)
This course will continue to study techniques of research commonly utilized in the field of communication disorders with the goal of improving each student’s ability to be educated consumers and producers of research. We will focus on evaluating the quality of research articles so as to understand the strength of evidence for topics such as assessment, prognosis, and treatment in communication sciences and disorders. These skills are crucial both for those who intend to conduct research in their future careers, as well as those who intend to employ evidence-based practice as clinicians. The course will utilize a mixture of lecture, written assignments, and small group activity and discussion. Additionally, students will continue to work on their Graduate Research Paper required in the master’s program by executing their projects, writing up the results, and writing a draft of the discussion. We will continue to focus on the ethics of research, with a specific emphasis on publication and dissemination issues.
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CDSP 7961 Residency (1 hour)
See Graduate Residency (7961)
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CDSP 7971-3 Seminar (1-3 hours)
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CDSP 7981-5 Research and Thesis (1-5 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CDSP 7991-3 Independent Study (1-3 hours)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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Chemical Engineering |
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CHE 4283 Combustion Engineering
Special Topics course on combustion engineering. Taught by engineers at John Zink.
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CHE 6033 Plasma Materials (3 Hours)
Seeks to integrate fundamentals and functional applications of nanomaterials. Chemical Engineering concepts in nanochemistry are discussed. Principles of plasma and the differences between neutral gas and plasma synthesis approaches are described in detail. Emerging functional applications of these nanomaterials and the plasma catalysis technique are presented. Permission of instructor required.
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CHE 6103 Process Component Design (3 hours)
Open-ended problems in economic designed chemical process components. Economic aspects of engineering including evaluating alternative courses of action, depreciation, replacement analysis, and process optimization. Lecture 2 hours per week, laboratory 3 hours per week. Prerequisites: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6123 Chemical Process Health and Safety (3 hours)
Technical fundamentals of chemical process safety including toxicology and industrial hygiene, vapor and liquid release and dispersion modeling, flammability characterization, fire and explosion prevention, relief and explosion venting, hazard identification and risk assessment, spill response and remediation. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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CHE 6133 Industrial Catalysis (3 hours)
Heterogeneous catalysis from a practical perspective. Properties and manufacture of catalytic materials, industrially important catalytic reactions, and design of catalytic reactors. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6423 Natural Gas Plant Design (3 hours)
The application of chemical engineering and economic principles to the design of natural gas plant equipment; includes use of state-of-the-art simulation packages. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6463 Chemical Reactor Design (3 hours)
Application of the rates of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions to the design and the engineering evaluation of chemical reactors. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6483 Chemical Engineering Plant Design (3 hours)
Design of chemical and petrochemical plants and process equipment. Evaluation of the economic, safety, health, and environmental aspects of a proposed project. Use of spreadsheets and state-of-the-art process simulators. Oral and written reports. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6563 Environmental Engineering (3 hours)
Pollution control and waste management. Municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment. Ground water protection and remediation. Air pollution sources and remediation. Solid waste management. Hazardous waste management and treatment. Environmental law and regulations. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6573 Biochemical Engineering (3 Hours)
Enzyme-catalyzed reactions: kinetics and industrial applications. Microbial cell growth and fermentation. Sterilization, agitation, aeration, bioreactor design, and downstream processing. Genetic engineering: DNA, RNA, genetic recombinants. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6583 Petroleum Refinery Design (3 hours)
The application of chemical engineering principles to the design of petroleum refinery equipment, including crude fractionators, heat exchangers, and fired heaters. Computer simulation is emphasized. Prerequisite: Approval of graduate coordinator.
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CHE 6863 Special Topics (3 hours)
Special topics in Chemical Engineering.
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CHE 7003 Fluid Mechanics (3 hours)
Motion of ideal, Newtonian, and non-Newtonian fluids. Continuity and Navier-Stokes equations. Turbulence and boundary-layer theories. Flow through conduits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: MATH 6543 /4143.
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CHE 7023 Thermodynamics (3 hours)
An advanced study of the laws of thermodynamics with special emphasis on application to physical properties and phase transitions. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 7033 Advanced Chemical Reactor Design (3 hours)
A study of chemical reaction rates and mechanisms. The design of batch and flow reactors. Catalytic reactions, reactor stability, and non-ideal reactors are emphasized. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 7043 Heat and Mass Transfer (3 hours)
Basic transport equations as applied to momentum, mass, and heat transfer. Heat and mass transfer coefficients in laminar and turbulent flow and for binary and multi-component systems. Boundary layers. Models, analogies, multiphase systems, coupled transport processes. Co-requisite: MATH 6543 /4143. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 7213 Problem-Solving in Chemical Engineering (3 hours)
Introduction to the Reynolds Transport Theorem. Solving chemical process models with an emphasis on stability and advanced solution methods including Green’s functions, series solutions and Bessel functions. Engineering applications of scalar, vector and tensor variables. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 7863-9 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering (3-9 hours)
Presentation of special-interest topics of an advanced nature.
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CHE 7911-3 Master’s Project (1-3 hours)
Directed research or project on some problem in applied chemical engineering. Pass/fail. Prerequisite: Permission of department.
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CHE 7961 Residency (1 hour)
See Graduate Residency (7961)
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CHE 7971-3 Seminar (1-3 hours)
Reports and discussions of advanced topics in chemical engineering, including invited guest speakers.
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CHE 7981-6 Research and Thesis (1-6 hours)
Directed research on some problem in the field of chemical engineering. Examination and written thesis required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHE 7991-6 Independent Study (1-6 hours)
Individual or group studies of advanced topics pertaining to chemical engineering. Selected study is performed by appointment with the faculty.
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CHE 9981-9 Research and Dissertation (1-9 hours)
Original research on some problem within the field of chemical engineering on the Ph.D. level. Prerequisite: Admission to the Ph.D. program.
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CHE 9991-9 Independent Study (1-9 hours)
Individual or group studies of advanced topics at the Ph.D. level pertaining to chemical engineering. Selected study is performed by appointment with the faculty. Prerequisite: Admission to Ph.D. program.
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CHEM 6083 Analytical Chemistry I (3 hours)
Theory and practice of quantitative chemical analysis, advanced chemical equilibria, sensors, chromatography and electrophoresis. Prerequisites: CHEM 3013, 3011.
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CHEM 6101 Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization (1 hour)
Laboratory course involving synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 4043.
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CHEM 6181 Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hour)
Laboratory experiments supplementing CHEM 6183 , with emphasis on instrumental techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 3011. Corequisite: CHEM 6183 .
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CHEM 6183 Analytical Chemistry II (3 hours)
Overview of spectroscopic techniques for chemical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 3013 and CHEM 6083 . Corequisite: CHEM 6181 .
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CHEM 6193 Chemical Nanotechnology (3 hours)
An overview of nanotechnology. Topics to be discussed are instrumental methods of importance to the field, the synthesis of the “building blocks” used for nanomaterials, the properties of nano-materials and the fabrication of nanostructures and devices by nanolithography, self-assembly and other techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 4023 and either CHEM 3033 or CHE 3063, or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 6213 Medicinal Chemistry (3 hours)
Introduction to the principles of drug design and the mechanism of drug action from the chemical perspective. Emphasis on the disciplines involved in the drug discovery process. Prerequisite: CHEM 3023.
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CHEM 6223 Electrochemistry (3 Hours)
Begins with the basics of electrochemistry before incorporating concepts from physical, analytical, inorganic, and organic chemistry to generate a unified view of electrochemistry. Beyond the fundamental processes that govern electrochemistry, this course will focus on practical application of electrochemical techniques for specific scientific problems. Prerequisites: CHEM 3013 and MATH 2014
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CHEM 6243 Chemistry of Art Conservation (3 Hours)
Aims to introduce the student to the broad field of art conservation science. Topics will include light and color, fundamental chemistry, methods of conservation, instrumentation and analytical methods, and the conservation/composition of materials including paper, textiles, stone, metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, leather, and wood. Includes a laboratory component, travel, and final project. Prerequisites: Chem-1013, 1023, & 3013.
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CHEM 6273 Forensic Chemistry (3 Hours)
Applications of the principles, methods, and instrumentation of chemistry to forensic problems. Covers topics most commonly applicable to the
everyday functions of a crime laboratory professional. Prerequisites: CHEM 3013.
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CHEM 6301 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 hour)
Laboratory experiments to accompany CHEM 6303 . Experiments related to thermochemistry, thermodynamics, phase behavior polymers, colloids, gas properties, colligative properties, and physical properties are assigned. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 6303 .
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CHEM 6303 Physical Chemistry I (3 hours)
Quantitative relationships in chemical systems including gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, thermodynamics, and phase behavior. Prerequisites: CHEM 1023, CHEM 1021, PHYS 2063, MATH 2024. Corequisite: CHEM 6301 .
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CHEM 6323 Chemical Kinetics (3 hours)
A detailed presentation of chemical kinetics including methods of measuring reaction rates, the importance of elementary reactions, theories of bimolecular reactions and reaction dynamics. Both gas phase and solution phase kinetics are presented. Chain reactions, heterogeneous reactions, and multi-step mechanisms will be explored. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CHEM 6421 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (1 hour)
Laboratory experiments supplementing CHEM 6423 , with experiments related to spectroscopy, kinetics, polymers, colloids, electrochemistry, diffusion, and thermochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3031 and either CHEM 3033 or CHE 3063. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 6423 .
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CHEM 6423 Physical Chemistry II (3 hours)
Modern physical chemistry topics including molecular quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics. Emphasis on quantitative understanding of chemical systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 3033 or CHE 3063, MATH 2073. Corequisite: CHEM 6421 .
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