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(BCMB) Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology (188) |
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BCMB 402 - Biochemistry II 4 Credit Hours
Second semester of a two-course sequence. Covers membrane lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism and protein turnover, nitrogen fixation, nucleotide metabolism, nucleic acid structure, integration of metabolism and hormonal signaling, experimental methods of analyzing nucleic acids, DNA replication and repair, chromosome structure and function, RNA and protein synthesis, and control of gene expression.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 401 and Biology 240.
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BCMB 403 - Neurogenetics Laboratory 3 Credit Hours
Experiments and lectures illustrating methods in modern genetics and neurobiology using model organisms, especially Drosophila or Caenorhabditis elegans.
Contact Hour Distribution: Laboratory and lecture.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 240.
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BCMB 409 - Perspectives in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Current issues in biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology. Emphasis on current developments and their applications, societal and economic impacts, and moral and ethical implications. An oral presentation and a referenced library-research essay are required. A capstone course. Writing-emphasis course.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 311 or 401 or 412.
Recommended Background: 9 additional hours of biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology or related courses.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― senior.
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BCMB 412 - Molecular Biology and Genomics 4 Credit Hours
Nucleic acid structure and DNA technology. Mechanisms of cell division, replication, transcription, translation, splicing, recombination, DNA repair and transposition, chromosome organization, DNA-protein interaction in gene regulation, genomic imprinting, epigenetics, RNA interference and genome evolution.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 240.
Comment(s): Intended for biology majors in BCMB concentration but also open to biology majors in other concentrations. This course satisfies BCMB 402 requirement for biology majors in the BCMB concentration.
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BCMB 415 - Foundations in Neurobiology 3 Credit Hours
Basic nerve cell physiology, nervous system organization, sensory and motor systems, neural basis of behavior, and nervous system development and plasticity.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 160-159 or equivalent; and Physics 222.
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BCMB 416 - Neurobiology Laboratory 2 Credit Hours
Experiments designed to illustrate concepts of modern neurobiology using electrophysiological, historical, and behavioral neurobiological techniques.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 415 or consent of instructor.
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BCMB 419 - Cellular and Comparative Biochemistry Laboratory 2 Credit Hours
Experiments with enzymes, nucleic acids, and membranes and organelles. Chromatography, kinetics, hybridization, sequencing, and immunochemical methods.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 401.
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BCMB 420 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Selected topics of current research interest in the areas of biochemistry, enzymology, structural biology, molecular biology and genetics, cellular and developmental biology, neurobiology, endocrinology, bioenergetics, computational biology, plant biology, etc. Emphasis on original literature and the experimental basis of current knowledge. Historical background, societal impact, ethical and moral implications, and future development of technologies.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum 6 hours may be applied toward the major or the minor in BCMB.
Recommended Background: Senior standing in BCMB concentration.
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BCMB 422 - Computational Biology and Bioinformatics 3 Credit Hours
Topics include Internet biological resources and databases; bioinformatics tools of analyzing and comparing sequences for nucleic acids and proteins; computational structural biology tools for analyzing protein 3D structures and functions; application of computational tools in drug design.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 401.
Comment(s): Intended for seniors but open to juniors.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level ― junior.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 423 - Neural Basis of Behavior 3 Credit Hours
Structural and functional organization of neural circuits mediating fundamental aspects of behavior including the acquisition, control and processing of sensory information; control and coordination of movement; spatial orientation and navigation; learning and memory.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 415 or Psychology 461.
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BCMB 440 - General Physiology 3 Credit Hours
Principles of cellular and organ-system animal physiology.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 160-159 or equivalent.
Comment(s): It is recommended that students complete Physics 221-222 before enrolling in this course.
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BCMB 452 - Independent Research in BCMB 1-3 Credit Hours
Special experimental problems under direction of a faculty member.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum 6 hours may be applied toward the BCMB concentration.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 455 - Scientific Communication 3 Credit Hours
Focus on oral communication of scientific information. Construct and effectively deliver seminar-style scientific presentations with skillful use of language and visual aids.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
(RE) Corequisite(s): 452 or permission of instructor.
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BCMB 457 - Honors Thesis 1 Credit Hours
Written presentation of faculty-supervised student research.
Repeatability: Not repeatable.
Credit Restriction: No more than 6 hours combined from BCMB 452 and 457 may be applied toward the BCMB concentration.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 452.
Registration Restriction(s): Biological sciences major/honors biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology concentration.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 459 - Biophysical Crystallography 3 Credit Hours
Theories and practices of X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction and neutron scattering to elucidate the structure of nucleic acids, proteins, nucleosomes, ribosomes and viruses. Application of 3-D structures in designing drugs against AIDS, cancer, cardiac disease and neurodegenerative disorders.
Recommended Background: 401, or two 300-level chemistry courses or Physics 240 or consent of instructor.
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BCMB 471 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
Physicochemical principles with applications to biological systems. Thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, solution chemistry, transport, electrochemistry, kinetics, enzyme catalyzed reactions.
(Same as Chemistry 471.)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 102 or 150-159 or equivalent; and Chemistry 350, 360, 369.
Recommended Background: Calculus.
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BCMB 481 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
Physicochemical principles with applications to biological systems. Elementary quantum chemistry, interactions of light with biological molecules, optical and magnetic spectroscopy, light scattering, case studies of selected macromolecules.
(Same as Chemistry 481.)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biology 102 or 150-159 or equivalent; and Chemistry 350, 360, 369.
Recommended Background: Calculus.
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BCMB 482 - Physiology of Exercise 3 Credit Hours
(See Kinesiology 480.)
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BCMB 492 - Off-Campus Study 1-6 Credit Hours
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum 2 hours may be applied toward the biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology concentration.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BCMB 493 - Independent Study 1-3 Credit Hours
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Credit Restriction: Maximum 3 hours may be applied toward the biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology concentration.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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(BCPP) Baker Center for Public Policy |
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BCPP 101 - Introduction to Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
Required of and restricted to first-year students in the Baker Center Living and Learning Community. Exploration of the basic characteristics of the public policy making system and process, as well as a set of current policy problems.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (SS)
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BCPP 102 - Freshman Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Required of and restricted to first-year students in the Baker Center Living and Learning Community. Enrichment of students’ experience through exposure to guest lecturers, exploration of career opportunities, and participation in co-curricular activities related to the field of public policy.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
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BCPP 317 - Baker Scholars Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Required of and restricted to Baker Scholars. Support of Scholars’ professional development and progress on their required projects. Instruction on the philosophy of research and methodologies relevant to the field of public policy. Review of examples of public policy research. Exploration of internship and career opportunities.
Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
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BCPP 497 - Baker Scholars Project 3 Credit Hours
Restricted to Baker Scholars. Completion of a research thesis investigating a specific public policy issue or implementation of a creative initiative that contributes toward understanding of public policy issues, improved governance, civic engagement, or public service.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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(BIOL) Biology (190) |
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BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology I 4 Credit Hours
For non-biology majors, introduction to the principles of biology as they relate to cellular and organismal level processes. Topics include cell structure and major fundamental metabolic processes such as energy flow in biological systems, protein synthesis and aspects of genetics. Includes a survey of human anatomy and physiology with topics relating to human health.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
Comment(s): Although not required, it is strongly recommended that 101 and 102 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology II 4 Credit Hours
For non-biology majors, introduction to the principles of biology as they relate to biodiversity and ecological processes. Topics include a survey of evolutionary theory, an analysis of major representative organisms in the Tree of Life, and ecosystem dynamics including human impact on the environment.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab.
Comment(s): Although not required, it is strongly recommended that 101 and 102 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 111 - General Botany 4 Credit Hours
Introduction to the principles of plant biology covering cell biology, respiration, photosynthesis, genetics (including mitosis, meiosis, Mendelian inheritance, recombinant DNA technology) and classification and diversity of the prokaryotes, fungi, protista, and plant kingdoms.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab.
Comment(s): Although not required, it is recommended 111-112 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 112 - General Botany 4 Credit Hours
Topics include development of the plant body, anatomy, hormonal and environmental growth regulation, plant nutrition, regulation of water and nutrients, origin of life and mechanisms of evolution, speciation, and population genetics, ecology including dynamics of communities and ecosystems, the interaction of plants and people including origin of agriculture, the Green Revolution, and plants as medicines, a survey of current environmental issues related to plant biology and tree identification.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab (includes field trips).
Comment(s): Although not required, it is recommended 111-112 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 150 - Organismal and Ecological Biology 3 Credit Hours
Intended for science majors, an introduction to the major biological concepts emphasizing the organismal and ecological aspects of life. Organized along themes of evolution, structure and function, information flow, exchange and storage, pathways of energy and matter, and systems.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 1-hour discussion.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 150 and 158.
Comment(s): Although not required, it is recommended that 150 and 160 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 158 - Honors Organismal and Ecological Biology 3 Credit Hours
Same as BIOL 150 but designed for high achieving students.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 1-hour discussion.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 150 and 158.
Comment(s): Although not required, it is recommended that 158 and 168 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 159 - Skills of Biological Investigation 2 Credit Hours
Intended for science majors, an exploration of the skills necessary to conduct research in biology. Emphasis will be on reading primary literature, designing and carrying out experiments, summarizing and analyzing data, coming to conclusions from data, and presenting investigations in oral and written forms.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS with lab) if taken with Biology 150, 158, 160, or 168.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour discussion and one 3-hour lab.
Recommended Background: 150 or 160 or equivalent.
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BIOL 160 - Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Intended for science majors, an introduction to the major biological concepts emphasizing the cellular and molecular aspects of life. Organized along themes of evolution, structure and function, information flow, exchange and storage, pathways of energy and matter, and systems.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 1-hour discussion.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 160 and 168.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 120.
Comment(s): Although not required, it is recommended that 150 and 160 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 167 - Honors Skills of Biological Investigation 2 Credit Hours
Same as Biology 159 but designed for high-achieving students.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS with lab) if taken with Biology 150, 158, 160, or 168.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour discussion and one 3-hour lab.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 159 and 167.
Comment(s): It is recommended that students are also enrolled in BIOL 158 while taking this lab.
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BIOL 168 - Honors Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credit Hours
Same as BIOL 160 but designed for high-achieving students.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and one 1-hour discussion.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 160 and 168.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 120.
Comment(s): Although not required, it is recommended that 158 and 168 be taken in sequence.
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BIOL 220 - General Microbiology 2 Credit Hours
Fundamental concepts in microbiology: evolution; structure and function of microbial cells; metabolic pathways; roles of microbes in nature and society; microbial diseases and immunity.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 150-160-159 or equivalent; or 101-102.
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BIOL 229 - General Microbiology Laboratory 2 Credit Hours
Basic techniques for the examination, cultivation, and identification of microorganisms.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lab twice weekly.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 220.
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BIOL 240 - General Genetics 4 Credit Hours
Classical and modern principles of heredity. Topics include meiosis and transmission genetics; molecular genetics and gene expression; population and evolutionary genetics. Discussion sections will emphasize problem-solving skills. Emphasis on development of analytical skills.
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and one 1-hour discussion.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 112 or 160 or equivalent.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Chemistry 130.
Comment(s): A working knowledge of college algebra is required.
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BIOL 260 - Ecology 2 Credit Hours
Relations between organisms and their environment, including human environmental problems. Topics include populations, communities, and ecosystems.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 150-160-159 or equivalent; or 111-112.
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BIOL 269 - Ecology Field-Based Laboratory 2 Credit Hours
Field-based activities that illustrate the relations between organisms and their environment, including human environmental problems.
Contact Hour Distribution: One hour of discussion and one three hour lab each week.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 260.
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BIOL 280 - Evolution 3 Credit Hours
Survey of major topics in evolutionary biology, including elementary population genetics, concepts of fitness and adaptation, genetic and developmental bases of evolutionary change, modes of speciation, principles of systematic biology, paleontology and macroevolutionary trends in evolution.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 150-160-159 or equivalent.
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BIOL 281 - Evolution Discussion 1 Credit Hours
Readings and discussion of the major topics underlying Evolution lecture.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 280.
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BIOL 407 - Senior Honors Thesis 1-3 Credit Hours
Written preparation and oral presentation of faculty-supervised student research.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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(BME) Biomedical Engineering (192) |
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BME 271 - Biomedical Engineering Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Analysis, simulation and solution of biomedical engineering problems with emphasis on programming and numerical solutions.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Engineering Fundamentals 152 or 158 with a grade of C or better and Mathematics 200.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Mathematics 231.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 315 - Signals and Systems Analysis 3 Credit Hours
Continuous- and discrete-time functions, Laplace transforms, convolution, sampling theory, continuous- and discrete-time Fourier series, continuous- and discrete-time Fourier transforms, z transforms and system identification in the time and frequency domain.
(Same as Mechanical Engineering 315.)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 271 or Engineering Fundamentals 230; and 363 or Mechanical Engineering 363.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 345 - Biomedical Engineering Instrumentation and Measurement 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of measurement systems. Standards, dynamic characteristics of instruments, and statistical data treatment. Transducers, signal conditioning, strain, pressure, and temperature and flow measurements.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Aerospace Engineering 341 and Electrical and Computer Engineering 301.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 363.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 363 - System Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
Free and forced vibrations of damped and undamped lumped parameter systems. Transient and frequency response of lumped parameter systems. Introduction to feedback control systems.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 271, Mathematics 231 and Mechanical Engineering 231 with grades of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 367 - Honors: System Dynamics 3 Credit Hours
Honors version of 363. Students will attend 363 classes with supplementary assignments.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 271, Mathematics 231 and Mechanical Engineering 231 with grades of C or better.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major. Students in any honors program.
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BME 409 - Cell and Tissue Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Mammalian cell culture. Effects of mechanical forces on cells. Tissue engineering of cardiovascular and orthopedic devices.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 271 and Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 410 - Professional Topics 2 Credit Hours
Topics relating to professional responsibility, communications, and organization. Requires a formal oral presentation by each student on an engineering topic chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
(RE) Corequisite(s): 455.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major; minimum student level ― senior.
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BME 420 - Systems Biology and Complex System Theory 3 Credit Hours
Mathematical techniques and complex system theory for understanding and solving biological as well as biomedical problems at the small scale. The focus is on mathematical modeling, dynamic analysis, control and automation techniques for disease diagnosis and treatment at the molecular and cellular level. Case studies include: immune system dynamics and control, immune-vaccine interactions and optimal vaccine strategy design, cellular system control, molecular diagnosis and treatment, lab-on-a-chip technology, DNA and protein microarray technology, and controlled drug delivery.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 200 or 251; Mathematics 231.
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BME 430 - Biomedical Engineering Laboratory 3 Credit Hours
Experience with the unique problems associated with making measurements and interpreting data in living systems. Experiments may include mechanical testing of biological materials, imaging, and physiological measurements (EKG, EMG, ECG, etc.).
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (WC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 315 and 345.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 409 and English 102.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 455 - Biomedical Engineering Design I 3 Credit Hours
Design of biomedical systems. Economics, optimization, reliability, patents and product liability. Participation in team design efforts. Requires oral and written design reports.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 430 and 473 or 477.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 469 - Biomedical Engineering Design II 3 Credit Hours
Design of complete biomedical device. Documentation includes complete specification, design calculations, preparation of working drawings, and cost analysis. Requires written and oral reports.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 455.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 473 - Applied Biomechanics 3 Credit Hours
Applications of biomechanics to the industrial and orthopedic area. Design of orthopedic implant devices; biomechanics of injury and protection.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230 and Mechanical Engineering 231.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 271.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major.
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BME 474 - Biomaterials 3 Credit Hours
(See Materials Science and Engineering 474.)
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BME 477 - Honors: Applied Biomechanics 3 Credit Hours
Honors version of 473. Students will attend 473 classes with supplementary assignments.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology 230 and Mechanical Engineering 231.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 271.
Registration Restriction(s): Aerospace, biomedical, or mechanical engineering major. Students in any honors program.
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BME 480 - Computational Cell Biology 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to dynamical modeling in molecular and cellular biology. Topics include models and analysis of neurons and other excitable systems, fast and slow time scales, whole-cell models, intercellular communication, cell cycle controls, molecular motors, and stochastic and nonlinear dynamics in biological systems.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 231 and 241.
Recommended Background: MATLAB or other programming language.
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BME 485 - Advanced Biomaterials: Biological Application of Nanomaterials 3 Credit Hours
(See Materials Science and Engineering 485.)
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BME 486 - Cell and Tissue-Biomaterials Interaction 3 Credit Hours
(See Materials Science and Engineering 486.)
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BME 494 - Special Project in Biomedical Engineering 1-3 Credit Hours
Problems related to recent developments and practice.
Repeatability: May be repeated once.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BME 495 - Special Project in Biomedical Engineering 1-3 Credit Hours
Problems related to recent developments and practice.
Repeatability: May be repeated once.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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(BSE) Biosystems Engineering (196) |
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BSE 104 - Design Apprenticeship 1 Credit Hours
Exposure to design in biosystems engineering through apprenticeship with senior design teams in Biosystems Engineering 402. Apprentices will assist with design, construction, testing, analysis, and presentation of project. Will also include background in engineering design, engineering project management, and engineering design tools.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Engineering Fundamentals 151.
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BSE 201 - Career Opportunities 1 Credit Hours
Activities and opportunities in the fields of specialization; required training for each area; projected career activities.
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BSE 221 - Mass and Energy in Biosystems 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to thermodynamic concepts for biological systems (energy, mass and energy balances, processes and cycles); psychrometrics and psychrometric processes; biological systems and the biosphere (bioenergetics, hydrologic cycle, global energy cycle).
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 120.
(RE) Corequisite(s): Engineering Fundamentals 152.
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BSE 231 - Biochemistry for Engineers 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of biochemistry presented from an engineering point of view and applied to solve engineering-related problems. Topics to be covered include fundamental organic chemistry of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and other important biochemicals; the role and control of pH in biological solutions; fundamental biochemistry of proteins and enzymes; introduction to bioenergetics and metabolic pathways, and the replication, transcription, and translation of DNA.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 120 and Mathematics 141.
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BSE 321 - Biothermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer 3 Credit Hours
Application of thermodynamics to biological systems; heat transfer with emphasis upon conduction and convection applications; introduction to diffusion mass transfer.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 221.
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BSE 401 - Biosystems Engineering Design I 2 Credit Hours
First course of a capstone design sequence. Review of fundamental engineering principles and design proposal generation. Design proposals will include preliminary engineering analyses, extensive documentation, and multiple individual and group presentations.
Satisfies General Education Requirement: (OC)
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Three of 411, 416, 431, 451.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 404 and 444.
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BSE 402 - Biosystems Engineering Design II 6 Credit Hours
Culmination of capstone design sequence. Intensive design experience on project chosen and approved in 401. Analysis, construction, testing, evaluation, and reporting required. Periodic oral and written reports and submission of design to external engineering design competition or display required.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2-hour lecture, 2-hour recitation, 4-hour lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 401 and 404 and 444.
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BSE 404 - Engineering Project Management 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals and theory of engineering design and engineering project management, use of computerized project management tools, ethical responsibilities and contemporary issues in biosystems engineering, incorporation of economic considerations in engineering design, individual professional and portfolio development.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Three of 411, 416, 431, 451.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 401 and 444.
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BSE 411 - Mechanical Systems Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of power delivery systems and simple mechanisms; selection and design of mechanical, hydraulic, and tractive power transmission systems. Emphasis on off-road vehicles and bioprocessing systems.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mechanical Engineering 231 and Mechanical Engineering 321.
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BSE 416 - Environmental Hydrology 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to hydrology and associated environmental implications including: the hydrologic cycle, evapotranspiration, runoff, erosion, unit hydrograph operations, routing, open channel flow, groundwater, infiltration, and urban stormwater.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Aerospace Engineering 341.
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BSE 431 - Bioprocess Engineering 3 Credit Hours
Development of interdisciplinary bioprocess engineering; basics of biology in an engineering perspective; enzymatic reaction kinetics; metabolism and bioenergetics; cell growth kinetics and product formation; engineering principles applied to bioprocess engineering including mass balance, energy balance, and reaction kinetics; reactor design and systems; introduction to bioseparations; practical aspects of bioprocess engineers and process development.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 321.
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BSE 444 - Practicum 3 Credit Hours
Applications of engineering theory and design in selecting, sizing, and fabricating engineering materials, and in developing processes and systems typically used in biosystems engineering.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Three of 411, 416, 431, 451.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 401 and 404.
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BSE 451 - Electronic Systems 4 Credit Hours
Basic electronics with biological applications. Analog and digital electronics; sensing and controlling physical and environmental parameters; sensor selection and interfacing; signal conditioning; process control. Includes laboratory experiments and design projects.
Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours and 1 lab. Design content ― 1 hour.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Electrical and Computer Engineering 301.
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BSE 470 - Special Problems in Biosystems Engineering 1-3 Credit Hours
Selection, analysis solution, and report of problem.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BSE 480 - Selected Topics in Biosystems Engineering 1-3 Credit Hours
Current trends and problems in biosystems engineering.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
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(BSET) Biosystems Engineering Technology (194) |
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BSET 125 - Fundamentals of Building Systems and Materials 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to construction organization, building systems and construction materials. Emphasis on the building process including codes, zoning, material standards, standard practice, and sustainability.
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BSET 202 - Materials and Fabrication 3 Credit Hours
Properties of materials including wood, metals, concrete, plastics and lubricants; drafting and plan reading; fabrication techniques and processes involving hand tools, power equipment, and arc and gas welding.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and 2 labs.
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BSET 225 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Structures 3 Credit Hours
Study of the systems and materials that comprise standard mechanical and electrical systems in structures. Introduction into related code organizations, standards, terminology, and basic design calculations. Discussion of how electrical, plumbing and heating/cooling/ventilating systems are integrated within a structure.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 125.
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BSET 325 - Structural and Soil Mechanics in Construction 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to building systems, loads, forces; statics and strength of materials for builders; physical behavior of soils as a construction material; overview of geology and the formation of soil; index properties and engineering classification; mechanical properties of soils; compaction theory; excavation and OSHA requirements for trench safety, earthwork contract documents.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Physics 221.
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BSET 326 - GIS/GPS Applications in Agriculture and Environmental Science 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in agriculture and in environmental science. Topics covered will include GIS software and concepts, GPS receivers, data acquisition, and spatial analysis of data to solve problems. Case studies in agricultural demographics, precision agriculture, pasture management, water quality, watershed management, and waste pollution will be used to provide hands-on experience with these emerging technologies.
Recommended Background: Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and file management are highly recommended.
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BSET 335 - Construction Documents and Estimating 3 Credit Hours
Types and interpretation of construction documents, plans, specifications, and schedules of materials, and considerations of document control; introduction to construction estimating, including types of estimates, their uses, quantity takeoffs, costs of work, overhead, submitting the bid, application of spreadsheets for basic estimating.
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BSET 345 - Green Construction and Construction Safety 3 Credit Hours
Considerations for energy efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings and development practices, practical and measurable aspects of building elements and corresponding building certification systems; construction safety, including the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of construction safety and health hazards.
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BSET 355 - Project Planning and Scheduling 3 Credit Hours
Parameters affecting project planning, presentation of schedule information, network diagramming and calculation with the critical path method, resource allocation and management, productivity planning, computer applications.
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BSET 412 - Surveying 3 Credit Hours
Measurement of landforms using radar, remote imagery, satellite real-time kinematics, and laser-based surveying instruments. Survey methods and mapping using GIS. Precision landform measurement of distances, angles, and areas; differential and profile leveling; topographic surveying and mapping; area computation.
Contact Hour Distribution: 1 hour and one 3-hour lab.
Recommended Background: College mathematics and computer literacy.
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BSET 414 - CAD Applications to Biosystems Engineering Technology 3 Credit Hours
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) applications in agriculture and environmental science. Essentials of CAD software to create drawings of components, systems, flow charts, and process diagrams. Applications in mechanical, structural, and biosystems. 2-D applications with limited exposure to 3-D applications. Computer intensive course. Hands-on experience.
Contact Hour Distribution: Two 2-hour labs.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 414 and 514.
Recommended Background: Computer proficiency.
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BSET 425 - Commercial Estimating with Computer Applications 3 Credit Hours
Advanced estimation techniques and procedures associated with commercial construction. Analysis of costs developed from detailed construction systems leading to the preparation of bid proposals. Emphasis will be placed on estimating using commercially available computer software.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): 335.
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BSET 432 - Agricultural and Construction Equipment 3 Credit Hours
Functions, selection, matching, and management of agricultural machinery systems. Tractor power ratings, engine and transmission systems, hydraulic systems, hitching, and ballasting. Field and material capacity, field efficiency, cost analysis, and machinery replacement strategies. Functional analyses of tillage operations, planters and drills, no-tillage systems, hay harvest systems, forage and small grain harvesting, and cotton harvesting. Crop drying processes, off-road machinery safety considerations, and operator ergonomics.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 123 or 151.
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BSET 434 - Production Monitoring and Automation 3 Credit Hours
Precision technologies for monitoring and control of agricultural systems. Applications include yield monitoring; variable rate control and sensing systems for planters, sprayers, soil applied nutrients, water management, crop health, and pest pressure; electronic information transfer; and GPS-based vehicle guidance.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Corequisite(s): 326.
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BSET 435 - Construction Finance/Accounting and Law 3 Credit Hours
Construction finance and cost accounting, industry formats, fixed and variable costs, record and report practices; capital equipment, depreciation, and expensing; forecasting costs and cash flow requirements, payment processes and time value of money, surety bonds and insurance; construction law, construction contracts, legal roles and responsibilities, the regulatory environment and licensing, lien laws and the contractor’s rights, national and local labor law, administrative procedures to avoid disputes.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Accounting 200.
Comment(s): Graduate standing may satisfy prerequisites.
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BSET 452 - Small Internal Combustion Engines 3 Credit Hours
Theory, concepts and mechanics of small internal combustion engines; theoretical cycles; selection, operation, adjustment, troubleshooting and repair of single-cylinder engines.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 113 or 123 or 141 or 151.
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BSET 462 - Agricultural Chemical Application Technology 3 Credit Hours
Equipment for application of liquid, solid, and gaseous agricultural chemicals; system components; operational characteristics; calibration; selection and management; safety considerations; materials handling and disposal methods.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 123 or 141 or 151.
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BSET 474 - Environmental Instrumentation and Monitoring 3 Credit Hours
Equipment and techniques commonly used to measure all aspects of hydrologic cycle ― precipitation, runoff, streamflow, and subsurface water movement. Sampling of all flows for contaminants. Design of monitoring systems. Analysis of data.
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours and 1 lab.
Credit Restriction: Students cannot receive credit for both 474 and 574.
(RE) Prerequisite(s): Environmental and Soil Sciences 424.
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BSET 480 - Selected Topics 1-3 Credit Hours
Current issues and problems in biosystems engineering technology and related fields.
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BUAD 100 - Approaches to the College of Business Administration 1 Credit Hours
Integration into the College of Business Administration with emphasis on academic and career planning, college success strategies, and professional development.
Grading Restriction: A, B, C, No Credit grading only.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both Business Administration 100 and First-Year Studies 101.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the College of Business Administration.
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BUAD 102 - Service Learning Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Provides framework for participation in service to community.
Comment(s): Participation in the College of Business Administration’s Venture Living Learning Community is required.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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BUAD 103 - Learning Community Seminar 1 Credit Hours
Seminar covering topics of specific interest in a themed living learning community.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 2 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Participation in a designated College of Business Administration living learning community is required.
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BUAD 202 - Financial Literacy 3 Credit Hours
This course provides financial education and practical information to all students, especially those not majoring in business. The primary objective is to empower students to become more financially informed individuals.
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BUAD 205 - Business Ethics 3 Credit Hours
An in-depth focus on business ethics that combines philosophical theory and empirical social science. This course examines the process of identifying, understanding, and effectively addressing contemporary ethical issues in the business enterprise. Perspectives from individual, organizational, societal and international levels are considered.
Registration Restriction(s): Majors in the College of Business Administration.
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BUAD 208 - Honors: Business Ethics 3 Credit Hours
Honors course designed for students seeking advanced professional orientation and experience in the application of ethics to the business environment. This course provides an in-depth focus on business ethics that combines philosophical theory, empirical social science, business ethics research perspectives, and service learning to course content. Examines the process of identifying, understanding, and effectively addressing contemporary ethical issues in the business enterprise. Perspectives from individual, organizational, societal and international levels are considered.
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