May 11, 2024

Undergraduate Catalog 2011 - 2012

Undergraduate Catalog 2011 - 2012 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Biology
	BIO 422 - Mammalian Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 . Corequisite: BIO 423 . Physiology of major organ systems of vertebrates, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology. Students may not take both BIO 422 and BIO 424 for credit. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 423 - Mammalian Physiology Lab (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 422 . Exercises that emphasize modern methods of physiological measurement, and the analysis and presentation of physiological data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 424 - Principles of Animal Physiology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 . Corequisite BIO 425 . Basic concepts of comparative animal physiology will be developed from fundamental principles of chemistry, biology, and physics. The evolution of major physiological systems will be examined through a comparison of taxa ranging from protists through vertebrates. Students may not take both BIO 422 and BIO 424 for credit. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 425 - Principles of Animal Physiology Laboratory (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 424 . Exercises that emphasize modern methods of physiological measurement, and the analysis and presentation of physiological data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 426 - Neurobiology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 or equivalent. Exploration of the relation of behavior to neural function. Topics include basic neurophysiology and properties of sensory and motor systems illustrated with human and nonhuman examples. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 427 - Neurobiology Lab (2 credits) Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 426 . Classical invertebrate experiments that provide an introduction to standard neurobiological techniques for studying neural activity, including simple dissection, stimulating and recording neural activity, and analyzing data. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 428 - Endocrinology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 . Introduction to functions of hormones and endocrine glands, including mechanisms controlling hormone secretion; mammalian systems emphasized. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 430 - Bioinformatics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 306 and BIO 310 , or equivalents, or permission of instructor. A course in either statistics or computer science is highly recommended. Introduction to the tools and techniques of bioinformatics, with emphasis on computational techniques to analyze genomic and proteomic data. Topics include searching of databases, sequence alignment and analysis, phylogenetic methods and computer programming to analyze database information. A project using original or internet bioinformatics tools is required. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 432 - Molecular Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 . Principles of modern molecular genetics and gene regulation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 433 - Molecular Genetics (3 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 434 - Elements of Pharmacology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 and BIO 306 , or permission of instructor. An analysis of the basic principles of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of selected therapeutic agents. Emphasis will be on the experimental basis of drug discovery, design, and clinical use. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 435 - Techniques in Molecular Biology (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 . A lecture/laboratory course in fundamentals of modern biotechnology with emphasis on the techniques and procedures of molecular biology. Students will work together to complete a project. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 436 - Evolutionary Genetics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 304 and BIO 308 . An introduction to the modern theory of evolutionary genetics, including development of the concepts of genetic diversity, natural selection, random genetic drift, population substructure, infinite-alleles models, and the neutral theory of molecular evolution. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 438 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 . Advanced study of topics in cell and molecular biology. Papers from the primary scientific literature will be read and discussed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 450 - Evolutionary Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or BIO 302 , and BIO 304 or equivalent. Advanced lectures on evolution that consider traits, genes, and their interaction with environmental variation. Topics include the basic quantitative methods required to interpret evolutionary change, the consequences of population structure, molecular approaches to phylogenetic studies, and the changes in genetic variation under different models of selection, drift, migration, and mutation. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 453 - Field Experience in Ecology and Conservation Biology (1-6 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or BIO 302 , and BIO 304 . This course will examine principles of ecology and conservation biology through field research in a natural setting. Students will participate in research projects emphasizing analyses of biodiversity, population demography, species interactions, or behavior. Following preparatory sessions at Cleveland State University, the class will travel to off-campus field sites for the balance of the course. Living conditions may be primitive in the field and international travel may be required. May be repeated for credit for a total of 8 credit hours. See semester course schedule and contact the biology office (216) 687-2440 for further information. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 454 - Ecology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or BIO 302 , and BIO 304 . Study of interactions of organisms with their environment, including growth and regulation of populations, energetics of organisms and ecosystems, life-history evolution, and systems ecology. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 455 - Ecology Laboratory (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 454 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 454 . The laboratory includes a few one-day field trips on weekends. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 456 - Vertebrate Biology and Evolution (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 and BIO 304 . Topics cover the biology of vertebrates, with special emphasis on those aspects that relate to the evolutionary history of the group; lectures on the basic mechanism of Darwinian evolution. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 457 - Vert Bio & Evolution (3 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 458 - Behavior (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 302 and BIO 304 . An introduction to, and survey of, animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 462 - Evolutionary Ecology of Sexual Reproduction (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or BIO 302 . Although organisms spend huge amounts of energy carrying out activities related to sexual reproduction, it is by far the most dominant mode of reproduction. This course will explore that dilemma and examine various modes of sexual reproduction in diverse organisms in an evolutionary context. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 464 - Developmental Biology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 308 . The fundamental principles of development will be illustrated using classical invertebrate and vertebrate systems. The molecular, genetic, and cellular basis of development will be integrated with classical descriptive and experimental approaches. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 465 - Developmental Biology Laboratory (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 464 . Examination of important mechanisms and concepts operating in developing animal systems. Laboratories will expose students to both classical embryology and modern molecular approaches to experimental developmental biology. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 468 - Theories of Aging (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 168 , or BIO 308 , or permission of instructor. This course is an inquiry into the reasons why some organisms show aging in the form of senescence, while other organisms seem to be perennial, or at least long-lived. Current theories of aging will be critically analyzed. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 471 - Summer Local Flora (4 credits) Study and identification of representative species, genera, and families of mainly local vascular plants found in summer. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Students in BIO 471 are required to prepare 35 herbarium specimens. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 472 - Wetland Ecology (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 and BIO 304 . A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components of wetland ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in wetland ecosystems and community interactions are emphasized. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in wetland ecology. Techniques in wetland characterization and delineation are covered. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 473 - Spring Local Flora (4 credits) Study and identification of representative species, genera, and families of mainly local vascular plants found in spring. Lecture, laboratory, and field work. Students in BIO 473 are required to prepare 35 herbarium specimens. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 474 - Stream Ecology (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or BIO 302 or BIO 304 . A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components in stream ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in aquatic environments, community interactions, and ecosystem energetics are emphasized. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry-based activities involving data collection and stream ecosystem analyses. Techniques in stream habitat and water quality assessment are covered. To facilitate outdoor excursions, may be scheduled outside normal semester dates and graded initially with a T grade. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 476 - Plant Biochemistry (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 and BIO 308 . Corequisite: BIO 477 . Basic physiological processes in plants; photosynthesis, uptake of nutrients, respiration, growth, and the role of hormones and enzymes involved in these processes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 477 - Plant Biochemistry Laboratory (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 476 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 476 . Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 478 - Morphology of Angiosperms (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIO 479 . Study of the overall form, development and, to a minor extent, microscopic structure of the vegetative and reproductive structures of flowering plants. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 479 - Morphology of Angiosperms Lab (1 credits) Corequisite: BIO 478 . Selected exercises designed to reinforce concepts covered in BIO 478 . Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 490 - Honors Research (1-2 credits) Prerequisite(s): Honors degree status. Supervised research in a faculty member’s laboratory on a project approved by the Honors Program Committee. May be repeated for credit for a total of 5 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 491 - Honors Thesis & Defense (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Honors degree status. Written report on honors research project and a public defense of the thesis before a faculty committee. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 492 - Honors Seminar (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Honors degree status. Oral reports on selected topics, including the honors research project. May be repeated for credit for a total of 2 credit hours. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 494 - Special Topics in Biology (1-6 credits) Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing. Study of a particular topic in biology. Topics to be announced in semester course schedule. May be repeated for credit for a total of 12 credit hours with a change of topic. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 495 - Seminar (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and major in biology. Presentation of student reports on topics of the instructor’s choice. May be repeated for credit for a total of 3 credit hours. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 496 - Independent Study in Biology (1-6 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, and permission of biology advisor. Special study and directed reading of selected topics for undergraduate biology majors. May be repeated, but no more than 8 credits of any combination of BIO 490 , 496, and BIO 497 will be allowed towards the biology degree. For WAC credit for pre-2008 students, must include a minimum of 3000 words or 1500 words/credit –whichever is more–of writing per credit, performed in accord with the preGenEd08 WAC requirements. For GenEd08 WAC credit, must be combined with BIO 390 or BIO 391 . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 497 - Independent Research - Biology (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing, and permission of chairperson. Special research experience undergraduate biology majors. May be repeated, but no more than 8 credits of any combination of BIO 490 , BIO 496 , and BIO 497 will be allowed towards the biology degree. Students must obtain the permission of a faculty supervisor for the project before registering. For WAC credit for pre-2008 students, must include a minimum of 3000 words or 1500 word/credit–whichever is more–of writing per credit, performed in accord with the preGenED08 WAC requirements. For GenEd08 WAC credit, must be combined with BIO 390 or BIO 391 . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BIO 499 - Exit Evaluation (0 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. Final exit examination and outcomes assessment evlauation required of all graduating seniors. Graded S/U. Click here for the schedule of courses
Black Studies
	BST 200 - Introduction to Black Studies (4 credits) Introduction to Black Studies is designed to serve as the foundational course for those interested in pursuing a Black Studies major or minor. The theoretical foundations of the Black Studies discipline are presented and explored. The course will also introduce the student to the discipline’s founders. The course will follow the development of the discipline from its origins to its current state. Click here for the schedule of courses
Business
	BUS 101 - Introduction to University Life (1 credits) An orientation course intended for entering freshmen seeking business degrees. Freshman Orientation. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BUS 151 - World of Business (3 credits) Introduces students to the global environment of modern business, the structure of business enterprises, entrepreneurship, innovation and the creation of capital, and to the management, marketing, financial analysis, and strategies that create successful organizations. Introduces students to the study of business and to the challenges and rewards of profesional careers in this field. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BUS 193 - Special Topics (2-4 credits) Introduces non-business students to the exciting world of business. Topics include starting your own business, world trade, finance and investment, manufacturing and service industries, advertising and marketing, managing employees, planning and strategy, and exploring careers in business. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BUS 293 - Special Topics (2-4 credits) Are you a non-business major interested in knowing what a business degree can provide? This course will introduce you to the exciting world of business and all of its major functions. Local industry experts will guest lecture and share stories and advice on how you can excel with a business degree. Some topics of discussion include: entrepreneurship, finance and investment, marketing, global business and management careers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BUS 393 - Special Topics (2-4 credits) Special topics in business, suitable for students in their second or third year of college. Open to students from all colleges or majors. A free elective; does not count toward the BBA degree core requirements. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BUS 490 - Business Internship (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Approval of program head or department chair; senior standing. Designed to provide the business student with supervised professional work experience in one or more areas of business. Internship experience will be sponsored by a professor in a business discipline and will require a written proposal and a final report. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BUS 493 - Special Topics (2-4 credits) Special topics in business, suitable for students in their third or fourth year of college. Open to students from all colleges or majors. A free elective; does not count toward the BBA degree core requirements. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BUS 496 - Independent Study (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or permission of program director. Enables qualified students to explore or investigate special areas of interest in business administration. Mus prepare study proposal on a topic, approved by a faculty adviser and program director, and submit a professional management report upon completion of project. Click here for the schedule of courses
Business Law
	BLW 411 - Business Law & Ethics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Topics include elements of legal contracts, proof, inadmissible evidence, discharge, breach, and termination; statutes of fraud and limitations; principal-agent relationships; nature of partnerships and essentials of partnership agreements; formation and organization of corporations; powers and regulations of foreign corporations; Uniform Partnership and Ohio General Corporation Acts. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	BLW 412 - Advanced Business Law (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): BLW 411 . Extends study of topics covered in BLW 411 . Focuses on laws that protect individuals and society. Topics include business crimes, consumer protection, employment discrimination, property rights, and environmental law. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
Career Services
	CSC 121 - Career Orientation (1 credits) Prerequisite for entry into Cooperative Education Program, but open to all; covers orientation to career decision-making, personal evaluation, interviewing techniques, resume preparation, job market trends, and policies and procedures of the Cooperative Education Program. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CSC 224 - Career Exploration (3 credits) Designed to help students explore the world of work, their skills and interests, job-search strategies, and the relationship between various college majors and careers. Recommended for undeclared/undecided students. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CSC 300 - Co-op Field Experience (1-6 credits) Required of, and limited to, students on co-op work assignments in all colleges. One hour of additive credit is awarded for each successful assignment completed. This credit is not counted toward the number of hours needed for graduation, but it will add academic hours to a student’s credit total. This course is repeatable. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CSC 321 - Employment Strategies (1 credits) Designed to prepare junior and senior students for an effective job search; covers a range of related subjects, such as taking personal inventory; initiating a personal job campaign; resume preparation; telephone techniques; hidden job market; salary negotiations; networking; interviewing; follow-up measures; and initial job problems. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CSC 400 - Co-op Field Experience (0 credits) Special field assignment for students who have completed prior co-op requirements or participate in community work study. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis only. This course may be repeated for a total of 99 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
Chemical Engineering
	CHE 208 - Chem Engr Prin (4 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 300 - Chemical Engineering Principles (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): MTH 182 , CHM 262 , PHY 241 ; Pre- or co-requisite: ESC 120 , ESC 250 or permission of the Program/Instructor. Mathematical analysis of steady-state chemical processes based on conservation of mass and energy. An introduction to computer-aided design of chemical processes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 302 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 300 , ESC 321 , MTH 283 and ESC 250 . Evaluation and application of the laws of thermodynamics with respect to physical and chemical processes. Real gas behavior, solution thermodynamics, phase and reaction equilibria. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 306 - Transport Phenomena (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 300 , ESC 301 , and ESC 250 . Formulation of the physical laws of momentum, heat, and mass transport, with emphasis on their interrelationship. Application of these principles to basic transport processes. Diffusive and convective transport mechanisms. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 307 - Chem Engr Methods (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): ESC 120 , CHE 300 , ESC 350 ; Co-requisites: CHE 302 , CHE 306 or permission of the instructor. Mathematical formulation of Engineering problems and introduction to Numerical Analysis. Review of software applications for non-linear and iterative calculations in Engineering. Introduction to Process Simulators, Preliminary Statistical concepts on experimental design, data collection, and analysis of experimental data. Introduction to preparation and presentation of technical reports. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 308 - Junior Chemical Engineering Laboratory (1 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 300 , ESC 350 , or permission of the instructor. Introduction to common practices in engineering laboratories and preliminary statistical concepts on experimental design, data collection, and analysis of experimental data. Introduction to preparation and presentation of technical reports. Perform experiments on bench scale apparatus with an emphasis on measurements and statistical assessment of experimental data. Concepts examined in detail include: correlation of experimental results with engineering science, design theory, and statistics in engineering. Comprehensive technical report and oral report presentation required. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 366 - Bioprocess Engineering Principles (4 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 404 - Chemical Reactor Design (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 , CHE 306 , CHE 308 , and ESC 350 . Basic principles of chemical reaction engineering. Basic (Ideal) reactor description modeling, and design. Analysis of kinetic data. Isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design. Principles of catalysis. Reaction engineering principles in modern technologies. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 408 - Separation Processes (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 , CHE 306 , and ESC 350 . Study of diffusion mass transfer and mass transfer operation, including humidification, absorption, stripping, distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, leaching, drying, crystallization, evaporation, filtration, adsorption, and membrane separations. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 420 - Senior Chem Engineering Lab (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 306 , CHE 404 and CHE 408 . In this course chemical engineering experiments are performed on both bench and pilot plant scale apparatus. The results are used to correlate the chemical engineering science, and the design theory taught in previous course work with the units’ actual operation. Emphasis is placed on technical report-writing and oral report presentation. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 430 - Chemical Process Control (4 credits) Prerequisite(s): ESC 350 and CHE 404 . Introduction to the application of process control to chemical and physical processes. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 440 - Process Design I (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 404 and CHE 408 . Design of small-scale chemical systems with project and case study approaches, equipment and materials specification, economic evaluation of individual plant subsystems. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 441 - Process Design II (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 440 . Large-scale, integrated design of chemical systems within the constraints of return on investment, market forecasts, safety, and pollution abatement. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 451 - Agile Manufacturing (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering, or permission of instructor. An interdisciplinary course in agile manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on re-configurable self-directed work teams, flexible structures, adoption of advanced technology, and quality improvements. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 460 - Industrial Wastewater Treatment (3 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 461 - Principles of Air Pollution Control (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering, or permission of instructor. The application of engineering principles to the analysis and control of air pollution; includes techniques of air sampling and analysis, atmospheric chemistry and transport, air quality standards, and methods of air pollution abatement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 462 - Environmental Remediation (3 credits) Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 464 - Fuel Cells (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 , CHE 306 ; Co/prerequisite: CHE 404 or permission of instructor. The basics of fuel-cells, particularly membrane-electrolyte-assembly, MEA’s are covered. Concepts involved are electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, charge transport and mass transfer. Common characterization techniques are covered including a demonstration lab experiment. Current fuel cell technology will be reviewed briefly. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 466 - Biochemical Engineering (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Chemical Engineering, or permission of instructor. Introduction to the fundamental concepts in biochemical engineering. Topics include enzyme kinetics, immobilized enzymes, genetic engineering, cell growth kinetics, batch and continuous bioreactor design. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 468 - Process Modeling (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Chemical Engineering, or permission of instructor. Review of the basic principles of transport of momentum, heat, and mass with applied problems. Numerical methods for solving more complex problems of transport phenomena and kinetics. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 472 - Principles of Adsorption and Catalysis (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Chemical Engineering, or permission of instructor. An in-depth study of the chemical principles governing the adsorption of molecules onto chemically active surfaces of catalysts and determining how this adsorptive interaction causes chemical reactions to be promoted. The course emphasizes the study of catalysts in industrially significant reactions, such as in petroleum refining. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 474 - Multiphase Reactors (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Chemical Engineering, or permission of instructor. Isothermal and non-isothermal analysis of kinetic data for gas-solid catalytic and noncatalytic reacting systems. Design of packed bed, fluidized bed, and moving bed reactors. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 476 - Multicomponent Mass Transfer (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Chemical Engineering, or permission of instructor. Diffusion and mass transfer as applied to stagewise and continuous operations. Emphasis will be placed on multicomponent, non-isothermal, unsteady-state operations. There will be a considerable amount of time devoted to computer programs. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 478 - Intro Molecular Simulation (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Chemical Engineering or Permission of Instructor. Connection between mechanics and thermodynamics, statistical mechanics. Intermolecular forces. Basic principles, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulation. Corresponding states and phase equilibrium from molecular simulation. Optional special topics. Examples of computer codes. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 480 - Advanced Materials Processing (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering, or permission of instructor. Use of fundamental principles in design and analysis of advanced materials processing, such as fabrication of semiconductor devices, optical materials fabricated by sol-gel processes, ceramic-metal composites, and control of morphology at submicron levels. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 482 - Introduction to Combustion Phenomena (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering or Science major, or permission of instructor. Develops a foundation in combustion phenomena including transport and other mechanisms in homogeneous and heterogeneous combustion. Environmental implications of combustion. Elementary modeling and preliminary design calculations in industrial and modern applications of combustion, such as hazardous waste incineration, gas turbines, catalytic converters, and coal combustion systems. Regulatory concerns, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, incinerators and air pollution control. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 484 - Principles and Applications of Rheology (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering, or permission of instructor. Rheological models for non-Newtonian fluids. Study of principles of equipment design. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 486 - Fundamentals of Polymers (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering, or permission of instructor. Study of polymer molecular structure and its relation to physical properties, such as molecular weight distributions, gel point, glass transition, heat capacity, and viscosity; polymerization kinetics; condensation esterification, emulsion polymerization; methods of analysis, such as X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and other important basic engineering properties of polymers. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 488 - Materials Selection and Specification (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Engineering or permission of instructor. Application of engineering of materials science principles in the selection and/or specification of metals, ceramics, and plastic materials for use in structural, mechanical, and chemical usage. Mechanical properties, corrosion, oxidation, and variation of properties with temperature are considered. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 493 - Selected Topics (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. Topics of current importance in chemical engineering. This course may be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 494 - Selected Topics in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (1-4 credits) This course may be repeated for a total of 20 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 494H - Chem Egr Honors Select Topics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and approval of student’s honors advisor. Topics of current importance in chemical and biomedical engineering. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 495H - Chem Egr Honors Select Topics (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and approval of student’s honors advisor. Topics of current importance in chemical and biomedical engineering. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 496 - Chem Engineering Projects (1-4 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing in Chemical Engineering and 3.0 GPA or higher, or permission of chairperson. Special individual chemical engineering projects under the direction of a faculty advisor. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 496H - Chemical Engineer Honors Proj (1-3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing, and approval of student’s honors advisor. Student will be involved in an engineering research or development project under the personal supervision of a faculty member. The specific responsibilities of the student will be arranged by mutual consent of a student, the student’s honors advisor, and the department’s undergraduate advisor. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHE 499H - Honors Thesis (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and approval of student’s honors advisor. Student will be involved in an engineering research or development project under the personal supervision of a faculty member. The specific responsibilities of the student will be arranged by mutual consent of the student, the student’s honors advisor, and the department’s undergraduate advisor. The culmination of this course is a written thesis that is approved by a committee of departmental faculty members. The student will also make a public, oral presentation of the thesis to Department faculty and students. Click here for the schedule of courses
Chemistry
	CHM 151 - Chemistry Around Us (3 credits) Study of chemical thought from alchemy to chemistry, and how it affects our lives from the kitchen to the nuclear power plant. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHM 156 - Chemistry Around Us Lab (1 credits) Corequisite: CHM 151 . Selected experiments designed to reinforce concepts covered in CHM 151 . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHM 161 - Preparatory Chemistry (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): Less than acceptable score on the General Chemistry Placement Exam. A survey of general chemistry skills and principles geared toward preparing students for the two-semester general chemistry lecture sequence. Designed as an introductory course for students without high school chemistry who want to take CHM 261 , or for students who need additional preparation before taking CHM 261 . Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHM 251 - College Chemistry I (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): One unit high-school algebra. Introduction to chemistry, including fundamental concepts, tools and techniques; matter and energy; atomic structure; chemical bonds and reactions; equilibrium and the gas laws; applications to daily life, industry and life processes. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHM 252 - College Chemistry II (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): CHM 251 . Survey of organic and biological chemistry with a specific orientation toward the health sciences. This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHM 255 - Principles of Environmental Chemistry (3 credits) Prerequisite(s): One-unit high school algebra Study of natural and polluted environmental processes through chemical concepts and principles. Click here for the schedule of courses
	CHM 256 - College Chemistry Lab I (1 credits) Corequisite: CHM 251 . Selected experiments designed to reinforce concepts covered in CHM 251 . This course may fulfill a General Education Requirement. Click here for the schedule of courses

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Course Descriptions

BIO 422 - Mammalian Physiology

BIO 423 - Mammalian Physiology Lab

BIO 424 - Principles of Animal Physiology

BIO 425 - Principles of Animal Physiology Laboratory

BIO 426 - Neurobiology

BIO 427 - Neurobiology Lab

BIO 428 - Endocrinology

BIO 430 - Bioinformatics

BIO 432 - Molecular Genetics

BIO 433 - Molecular Genetics

BIO 434 - Elements of Pharmacology

BIO 435 - Techniques in Molecular Biology

BIO 436 - Evolutionary Genetics

BIO 438 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology

BIO 450 - Evolutionary Biology

BIO 453 - Field Experience in Ecology and Conservation Biology

BIO 454 - Ecology

BIO 455 - Ecology Laboratory

BIO 456 - Vertebrate Biology and Evolution

BIO 457 - Vert Bio & Evolution

BIO 458 - Behavior

BIO 462 - Evolutionary Ecology of Sexual Reproduction

BIO 464 - Developmental Biology

BIO 465 - Developmental Biology Laboratory

BIO 468 - Theories of Aging

BIO 471 - Summer Local Flora

BIO 472 - Wetland Ecology

BIO 473 - Spring Local Flora

BIO 474 - Stream Ecology

BIO 476 - Plant Biochemistry

BIO 477 - Plant Biochemistry Laboratory

BIO 478 - Morphology of Angiosperms

BIO 479 - Morphology of Angiosperms Lab

BIO 490 - Honors Research

BIO 491 - Honors Thesis & Defense

BIO 492 - Honors Seminar

BIO 494 - Special Topics in Biology

BIO 495 - Seminar

BIO 496 - Independent Study in Biology

BIO 497 - Independent Research - Biology

BIO 499 - Exit Evaluation

BST 200 - Introduction to Black Studies

BUS 101 - Introduction to University Life

BUS 151 - World of Business

BUS 193 - Special Topics

BUS 293 - Special Topics

BUS 393 - Special Topics

BUS 490 - Business Internship

BUS 493 - Special Topics

BUS 496 - Independent Study

BLW 411 - Business Law & Ethics

BLW 412 - Advanced Business Law

CSC 121 - Career Orientation

CSC 224 - Career Exploration

CSC 300 - Co-op Field Experience

CSC 321 - Employment Strategies

CSC 400 - Co-op Field Experience

CHE 208 - Chem Engr Prin

CHE 300 - Chemical Engineering Principles

CHE 302 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

CHE 306 - Transport Phenomena

CHE 307 - Chem Engr Methods

CHE 308 - Junior Chemical Engineering Laboratory

CHE 366 - Bioprocess Engineering Principles

CHE 404 - Chemical Reactor Design

CHE 408 - Separation Processes

CHE 420 - Senior Chem Engineering Lab

CHE 430 - Chemical Process Control

CHE 440 - Process Design I

CHE 441 - Process Design II

CHE 451 - Agile Manufacturing

CHE 460 - Industrial Wastewater Treatment

CHE 461 - Principles of Air Pollution Control

CHE 462 - Environmental Remediation

CHE 464 - Fuel Cells

CHE 466 - Biochemical Engineering

CHE 468 - Process Modeling

CHE 472 - Principles of Adsorption and Catalysis

CHE 474 - Multiphase Reactors