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BE 8650 - Advanced Biological Transport Processes 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of transient transport processes in biological materials and systems. Incorporates mathematics describing active and passive cellular transport. Emphasizes numerical solution techniques for coupled transport relationships in nonideal, heterogeneous systems, including biological kinetic and thermodynamic considerations. Preq: BCHM 3050 and CHE 6010 and MATH 6340 ; or consent of instructor.
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BE 8710 - Selected Topics in Biosystems Engineering 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Supervised, in-depth study of an area related to biosystems engineering not covered in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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BE 8810 - Special Problems 1-4 Credits (1-4 Contact Hours)
Problems are selected to meet the interests and experiences of the student and instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Preq: Enrollment in the Biosystems Engineering Master of Science program.
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BE 8910 - Master’s Thesis Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Master’s Thesis Research
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BE 9010 - Special Problems in Agricultural Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Library and/or laboratory research on one of the following subjects, depending on student’s field of study or interests: power and machinery, soil and water resources, farm structures, electric power and processing, food engineering, forest engineering or waste management. A technical report is required.
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BE 9910 - Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Doctoral Dissertation Research
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MBA 8020 - Business Analytics Models 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Overview of business analytic models, including the use of descriptive statistics and introductory inferential analyses to address business needs and objectives. Students are introduced to several software programs used by business leaders to develop and implement predictive models used for business application.
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MBA 8030 - Statistical Analysis of Business Operations 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Application of modern statistical inference in business operations. Topics include testing statistical hypotheses, consequences of making decisions with incomplete information, univariate and multivariate regression with emphasis on business applications and design of experiments and analysis of variance. Special attention is given to efficient and relevant data collection and interpretation.
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MBA 8040 - Business Data Analytics and Statistical Computing 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
The various techniques used to incorporate data analysis and predictive models are discussed. Students learn a wide variety of models and the preferred methods under different business scenarios.
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MBA 8050 - Enterprise, Government and the Public 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Regulatory environment of business and how it evolves. Through use of economic logic and business cases, students are equipped to understand the all-pervading nature and importance of government regulation in the economy.
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MBA 8060 - Operations Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
How firms create value and how decisions in the areas of capacity, facilities, technology, vertical integration, workforce, quality, production planning/materials control, and organization influence a firm’s ability to add value; decisions and analysis tools used for these decisions. Students are expected to have completed introductory statistics coursework before enrolling in this course.
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MBA 8070 - Financial Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Theory of financial management as it relates to the financial problems faced by business concerns. Concepts developed are used to assess the validity of emerging formalized techniques for improving decision making in the financial area. Topics include financial planning, short- and long-term fund raising, capital budgeting, the administration of working capital, recapitalization, listing of securities and reorganization. Case material and problems are used. Students are expected to have completed introductory finance coursework before enrolling in this course.
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MBA 8080 - Business Data Analytics and Visualization 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic theories of cognition and data visualization are covered using industry standard software. Professional business students learn how to use visualization tools to present their data analysis for business decision making.
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MBA (MGT) 8090 - Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Theories and models of behavior; human resources management concepts and processes as they apply to managing individual and work-group behavior in organizations. Organizational behavior topics include leadership, motivation and teamwork. Human resource management topics include human resources strategy, selection, performance evaluation, reward systems and employee development. May also be offered as MGT 8090 .
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MBA 8110 - International Business Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey and analysis of managerial theory and the practice of international business, including the influence of cultural, economic, political and financial factors affecting the management of the firm. Case studies of companies engaged in international business are discussed.
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MBA 8120 - Financial Markets and Institutions 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Topics critical to the proper management of financial institutions including financial regulations, financial security types and their yields, interest rate theories, interest rate risk management, foreign currency risk management, stock index futures and numerous operating functions in banking. Preq: MBA 8070 or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8140 - Directed Research in Quantitative Analysis 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Directed Research in Quantitative Analysis
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MBA 8150 - Directed Research in Qualitative Analysis 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Directed Research in Qualitative Analysis
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MBA 8170 - Business Forecasting Techniques and Applications 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of forecasting techniques and their application for developing and assessing forecasts. Topics include economic data sources, multiple regression and time series analysis, and interpretation of forecasts for management and other clients. Preq: MBA 8030 .
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MBA 8180 - Introduction to Business Intelligence and Analytics for Managerial Decision Making 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Analytics, such as variable cost productivity and direct material inflation, provide a more detailed and accurate picture of the drivers behind operational performance. This course introduces the key analytics that help today’s business leaders understand what is happening to their businesses from an operational point of view.
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MBA 8190 - Introduction to Accounting and Finance 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic concepts of accounting and finance with emphasis on using financial data for decision making; measuring, processing, reporting and analysis of financial information; use of discounted cash flow analysis in valuation and the measurement of risk and return. Designed for MBA students lacking background in accounting and finance. Preq: Consent of MBA director.
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MBA 8200 - Globalization and Macro Markets 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Operation of international markets, factors that determine exchange rates and influence trade, role of government and non-government organizations on economic outcomes, structured financial products to reduce international business risk. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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MBA 8260 - Business Marketing 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Strategic marketing as it applies to industrial, organizational and institutional markets; consumer marketing versus business-to-business marketing; current business marketing literature and practices. Preq: Coursework in principles of marketing or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8280 - Services Marketing 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Nature of services marketing and the special requisites that distinguish successful services marketing from goods marketing. Topics include promoting and making the service tangible, designing optimal service operations, the ideal service worker, pricing of services and critical points of services delivery. Preq: Coursework in principles of marketing or equivalent or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8290 - Marketing Foundations 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Principles and concepts involved in planning, pricing, promoting and distributing goods and services. Preq: Consent of MBA director.
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MBA 8310 - Communications and Sales 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Students learn the principles of effective business communication, with a focus on delivering presentations and persuasive business pitches. Entrepreneurs will also learn how to adapt a message to a variety of audiences, including investors, employees and customers.
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MBA (FIN) 8320 - International Financial Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Factors that influence the financial management of multinational corporations. Topics include international parity conditions, currency exposure management, capital budgeting of international projects and political risks. May also be offered as FIN 8320 . Preq: MBA 8070 or MBA 8570; or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8330 - Real Estate Investments 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of real estate investment analysis and decision making featuring the use of the discounted cash flow model and other tools to evaluate investment alternatives from the perspective of an equity real estate investor. Emphasizes market analysis, ownership alternatives and financing considerations. Preq: FIN 8360 or MBA 8360 .
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MBA 8340 - Business Plan Capstone 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Students finalize business plans and deliver presentations to a group of business leaders.
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MBA 8350 - Investment Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Discusses current techniques and strategies in the analysis of various investment alternatives. Includes portfolio management with an introduction to options and futures markets. Students are expected to have completed coursework in principles of accounting and to have demonstrated proficiency in basic finance before enrolling in this course.
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MBA (FIN) 8360 - Real Estate Principles 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced survey course to acquaint students with the theories, practices and principles of real estate. Topics include urban economics, real estate law, brokerage, real estate valuation, financial institutions, tax issues, investment analysis, and development. May also be offered as FIN 8360 . Preq: MBA 8070 or MBA 8190 ; or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8370 - Legal Environment of Business 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Legal and case analysis of court systems and dispute resolution, contracts, business torts, EEOC, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Employment-at-Will compared to union participation; international legal considerations as these topics relate to business concerns. May not be used for credit toward a graduate degree. Preq: Consent of MBA director.
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MBA 8390 - Business Negotiations and Legal Dispute Resolution 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Negotiation and dispute resolution in the business environment. Negotiation techniques and practices, negotiation team building, international negotiation issues, as well as alternative dispute resolutions as applied to legal issues within the business environment. Preq: MBA 8370 and MBA 8380; or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8400 - Entrepreneurship and Venture Management 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Students are prepared for the challenges of managing human resources and organizational behavior at a new business venture. Students learn about the psychological drivers of employee behavior and understand how to manage employees in a start-up business environment. Students learn about the psychological drivers of employee behavior and understand how to manage employees in a start-up business environment.
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MBA 8410 - Real Estate Finance 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
The application of financial analysis and theory to real estate, mortgage credit analysis and current financing techniques for residential and commercial properties is emphasized. Topics include financial institutions, mortgage financing techniques, financial decisions and construction financing. Preq: FIN 8360 or MBA 8360 .
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MBA 8420 - Real Estate Valuation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of real estate appraisal with primary emphasis on two student projects: a house appraisal and a commercial property appraisal. Topics include highest and best use analysis, the three approaches to value, advanced capitalization techniques, discounted cash flow analysis and the standards of professional practice. Preq: FIN 8360 or MBA 8360 .
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MBA 8430 - Entrepreneurial Accounting 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Introduction to basic accounting principles. Students learn to analyze financial statements, understand GAAP, and comprehend double-entry bookkeeping from the perspective of a manager of a new business venture.
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MBA 8440 - Entrepreneurial Law 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Exposes students to issues ranging from registering a business to protecting intellectual property. Students learn about the fundamental concepts of business law relating to tort law, contract law, liability law and business taxation.
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MBA (MGT) 8450 - Technology and Innovation Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Interdisciplinary examination of problems and issues in integrating technology and innovation into processes and products; evaluating tangible and intangible aspects of new technology adoption; management research and development; and functional integration of marketing and operations. May also be offered as MGT 8450 .
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MBA 8460 - Use of Derivatives in Financial Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
The valuation and use of basic derivative securities such as futures and options; the financial engineering of securities combinations such as swaps, spreads and straddles; applications of derivatives and financial engineering in managing financial risks. Preq: MBA 8070 or MBA 8670; or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8470 - New Venture Creation 2 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Students set up a new venture, build networks and create a business plan while learning how to identify and exploit opportunities.
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MBA 8480 - Entrepreneurial Marketing and Digital Strategies 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Students learn basic marketing principles and digital strategies, including Web optimization and social media strategies. Entrepreneurs also learn about electronic commerce and the economics of digital business.
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MBA 8490 - Entrepreneurial Strategy 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Employs a case-based approach, focusing on the strategies employed by companies in a variety of industries. By extension, entrepreneurs utilize strategic frameworks to understand the external and internal forces that will impact their own venture.
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MBA 8500 - Business Communications 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Techniques, skills, problems and approaches for effective business communications; strengths and weaknesses of various communications forms with concentration on informative and persuasive models. Includes practical experience in written work and presentations, video and verbal feedback, teamwork, problem solving and situational presentations. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of MBA director.
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MBA 8510 - Business Operations and Logistics 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Students learn the fundamentals of operations strategy to achieve efficient organizational performance and effective use of resources in their new business ventures.
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MBA 8520 - Social Entrepreneurship 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Study of sustainability, hybrid entrepreneurship principles and the role of start-up companies as social ventures.
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MBA 8540 - Managerial Accounting 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Analysis, interpretation and use of accounting information for planning and control in business and nonbusiness organizations. Includes profit planning, budgeting and standards; product and segment costing and evaluation; and case studies and computer-based assignments. Students are expected to have completed introductory accounting coursework before enrolling in this course. Students are expected to have completed introductory accounting coursework before enrolling in this course.
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MBA 8590 - Managerial Decision Modeling 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of decision modeling techniques useful in managerial decision making, including linear programming, project management, queuing models, transportation problems and Monte Carlo simulation. Preq: Consent of MBA director.
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MBA 8600 - Advanced Marketing Strategy 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced marketing theory and critical thinking skills applied to support strategic decision making. Data analysis and advanced marketing models are employed with emphasis on building analytic and assessment skills. Students are expected to have completed introductory marketing coursework before enrolling in this course.
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MBA (MGT) 8610 - Information Systems 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
The critical role of information systems in contemporary business organizations; key information systems and technologies; their impacts both within and across organizational settings. May also be offered as MGT 8610 .
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MBA 8620 - Managerial Economics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Use of economic analysis in managerial decision making. Topics include the theory of cost, production, industrial organization, coordination and control of the firm, from theoretical concepts to actual decision making. Preq: Consent of MBA director.
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MBA 8630 - Advanced Managerial Economics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Advanced economic analysis for managerial decision making. Topics include advanced price theory, theory of firm, internal organization of the firm, the economics of strategic behavior in the market and the empirical estimation of demand and cost functions. Preq: MBA 8620 or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8650 - Taxation of Business Decisions 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Discusses the interrelationship of taxation and business decisions. Designed for students not specializing in taxation. Preq: Enrollment in the Master of Business Administration program.
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MBA 8660 - Data, Storage and Business Decisions 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Focuses on realizing the business advantages and business potential of data assets, both operational and business intelligence, in supporting managerial decision-making.
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MBA 8700 - Strategic Management 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Investigation of the ongoing process of positioning a firm for competitive advantage in its changing business environment focusing on the role of general managers in formulating and implementing strategies for single and multibusiness firms. Business cases, class discussions and group projects are used to integrate content from previous business courses. Preq: MBA 8070 and MBA 8600 .
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MBA 8710 - Programming and System Development 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Programming concepts and structures in developing information systems applications. Specific techniques and tools covered are updated to incorporate the newest technologies. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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MBA 8720 - Entrepreneurial Finance 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Topics include business valuation, financial forecasting, financing strategies and business harvesting. Includes case studies and computer modeling. Preq: ECON 8550 or MBA 8070 .
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MBA (MGT) 8740 - Managing Continuous Improvement 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
How to initiate and lead change toward a total quality environment; basic tools of quality management; use of teams to achieve change; quality function deployment; ISO 9000; supplier development; and use of survey methods to track progress of change. May also be offered as MGT 8740 . Preq: MGT 8030 or consent of instructor.
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MBA 8750 - Enterprise Development 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Studies the entrepreneurial process from conception to birth of new venture emphasizing discovery, searching for opportunities and gathering resources to convert opportunities to businesses. Students learn how to evaluate entrepreneurs and their plans by working in teams to write a business plan for a new venture.
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MBA 8760 - Sustainable Business Practices 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Examination of emerging field of sustainable business practices and its role in strategy development and implementation. Specific emphasis is on history, science and politics of sustainability, including its effects on production, consumption and environmental impact. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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MBA 8800 - MBA Seminar 1-3 Credits (1-3 Contact Hours)
Presents various topics, such as professional development for MBA students, project research methods for graduate research assistants, and other special topics. May be repeated for a maximum of four credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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MBA 8810 - Seminar on Ethics and Leadership 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Exposes MBA students to various ethical, leadership and personal development venues through a combination of speakers, networking activities, workshops, competitions, personal development exercises and other related activities. May be repeated for a maximum of two credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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MBA 8880 - Internship in Business Administration 2-6 Credits (2-6 Contact Hours)
Preplanned, preapproved, faculty-supervised internship designed to give students on-the-job learning in support of classroom education. A two-credit hour internship must be no fewer than 1200 contact hours (e.g., four weeks, 30 hours per week; or eight weeks, 15 hours per week; or 15 weeks, eight hours per week) with the same internship provider. Students must have completed thirty semester hours of graduate credit before enrolling in this course. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of MBA director.
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MBA 8990 - Selected Topics in Business Administration 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Current topics in business administration as they relate to the manager. Topics may come from a single functional area or may integrate two or more functional areas (accounting, economics, finance, management, or marketing). May be repeated for a maximum of nine credits.
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INT 8010 - Graduate Student Internship 0 Credits (22 Contact Hours)
A graduate internship for which students agree to complete a minimum of 320 hours during a regular term. Internships must provide meaningful, intentional experiential education opportunities and should allow graduate students to apply knowledge, theories and skills learned in the classroom.
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CHE 6010 - Transport Phenomena 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Mathematical analysis of single and multidimensional steady-state and transient problems in momentum, energy, and mass transfer. Both the similarities and differences in these mechanisms are stressed. Preq: CHE 3300 and MATH 2080.
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CHE 6120 - Polymer Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Design-oriented course in synthetic polymers. Topics include reactor design used in polymer production, effect of step versus addition kinetics on reactor design, epoxy curing reactions, polymer solubility, influence of polymerization and processing conditions on polymer crystallinity. Preq: CH 2240 and CH 3320.
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CHE 6130 - Polymer Composite Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Presents fundamental concepts of polymeric composite materials. Main topics include classification of polymeric matrices; flow behavior and visco-elastic properties of fiber precursors and polymeric matrices; and physical and mechanical properties of composites. Preq: CH 2240; and CHE 4120 or MSE 4150; or consent of instructor.
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CHE 6140 - Green Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Green chemistry/engineering principles are applied to process and product design. Green engineering metrics are applied to quantify the sustainability, life cycle and environmental impact of chemical technologies, processes and products. Emphasis is placed on industrial sustainability, product innovation, risk assessment, policy and societal implications. Preq: CHE 2110 and MATH 1080 or consent of instructor.
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CHE 6150 - Alternative Energy 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Addresses the technological environmental, political, social and economic fundamentals associated with using alternative energy sources to meet global energy needs. Engineering analysis is used to evaluate several alternative energy technologies, including biomass, geothermal, hydropower, nuclear, solar and wind. Preq: CHE 2200 and CHE 2300 or consent of instructor.
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CHE 6450 - Selected Topics in Chemical Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Topics not covered in other courses, emphasizing current literature, research and practice of chemical engineering. Topics vary from year to year. May be repeated, but only if different topics are covered. Preq: Consent of instructor.
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CHE 6500 - Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Review of kinetics of chemical reactions and an introduction to the analysis and design of chemical reactors. Topics include homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, batch and continuous flow reaction systems, catalysis, and design of industrial reactors. Preq: CHE 3210 and CHE 3300 and CH 3320.
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CHE 8010 - Graduate Research Skills and Ethics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to graduate research, with a focus on ethics, safety and universal research skills. Topics include ethics, lab safety, chemical literacy, scientific presentations, grant writing, experimental design, and career development.
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CHE 8030 - Advanced Transport Phenomena 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Analysis of heat, mass and momentum transfer; derivation and application of the governing equations; solution of steady and unsteady-state multidimensional problems in fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transfer.
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CHE 8040 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of equilibria of physical and chemical systems and generalized properties of hydrocarbons. Includes application of thermodynamic methods in equipment design.
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CHE 8050 - Chemical Engineering Kinetics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Kinetics of chemical reactions, particularly in design and operation of chemical reactors.
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CHE (EES) 8140 - Applied Numerical Methods in Process Simulation 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Numerical solution techniques as applied to chemical process systems; finite difference techniques for partial differential equations stressing applied numerical methods rather than theoretical numerical analysis. Standard methods for ordinary differential equations are reviewed. May also be offered as EES 8140 . Preq: Consent of instructor.
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CHE 8180 - Polymer Processing 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Processing of polymeric materials; polymer flow characterization; extrusion; mixing; filtration; injection molding; fiber and film formation; physical science principles such as fluid flow, heat transfer, crystallization and rheology applied to polymer processing operations.
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CHE 8230 - Mass Transfer and Stagewise Contact Operations 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Stagewise contact operations emphasizing distillation; vapor-liquid equilibria; integral and differential distillation; binary and multicomponent rectification; analytical methods; batch rectification; azeotropic and extractive distillation.
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CHE 8340 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Classical and statistical thermodynamics applied to problems in chemical engineering emphasizing modern methods of predicting thermophysical properties of gases and liquids. Students’ and instructor’s interests influence course content but usually include fundamentals of applied statistical mechanics, molecular theory of dense fluids, descriptions of intermolecular forces, gas-liquid and liquid-liquid critical phenomena, theories of interfacial phenomena and adsorption, statistical mechanics of polymeric systems, statistical mechanics of polydispersed systems, computer simulation of fluids by Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics and stochastic dynamics methods. Preq: CHE 8040 .
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CHE 8450 - Selected Topics in Chemical Engineering 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Topics not covered in other courses emphasizing current literature and results of current research. Topics vary from year to year to keep pace with developments. May be repeated for credit.
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CHE 8900 - Special Projects 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Comprehensive analytical and/or experimental treatment of phenomena of current interest in chemical engineering emphasizing modern technological problems. May be repeated for maximum of six credits. To be taken Pass/No Pass only. Preq: Consent of instructor and department chair.
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CHE 8910 - Master’s Thesis Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Master’s Thesis Research
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CHE 8950 - Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar 1 Credits (1 Contact Hours)
Series of weekly, one-hour seminars given by students, faculty and guests on topics of current interest. Credits earned in this course do not apply to or alter the required minimum of six research hours for the MS degree or the required 30 research credit hours for the PhD degree. To be taken Pass/No Pass only.
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CHE 9910 - Doctoral Dissertation Research 1-12 Credits (1-12 Contact Hours)
Doctoral Dissertation Research
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CH 6010 - Organometallic Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Organometallic compounds are useful in applications ranging from large-scale industrial reactions to antibiotics, and this versatility arises from the chemically unique metalcarbon bond. Course begins with fundamental coordination chemistry, then progresses through ligand substitution, oxidative addition/reductive elimination, catalytic transformations and polymerization reactions. Preq: Graduate standing.
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CH 6020 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Basic principles of inorganic chemistry are discussed with special emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, solid state, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and acid-base theories. The chemistry of certain selected elements is treated. Students are expected to have completed an undergraduate level general chemistry course before enrolling in this course.
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CH 6040 - Bioinorganic Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Covers fundamentals of bioinorganic chemistry with review of necessary inorganic and biochemical concepts. Topics include metal uptake, transport, and storage in biological systems; functions of metals in proteins; metal ion interactions with nucleic acids; physical methods used in bioinorganic chemistry; heavy element toxicity, radiopharmaceuticals and other metallodrugs. Students are expected to have completed an undergraduate biochemistry course or the equivalent, or obtain consent of instructor before enrolling in this course.
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CH 6110 - Instrumental Analysis 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Principles of operation and application of modern chemical instrumentation in the field of analytical chemistry. Topics include basic electronics, statistics, optical, mass, magnetic resonance, electron and x-ray spectroscopies, radiochemistry, and separation science. Preq: Graduate standing.
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CH 6140 - Bioanalytical Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of selected areas of importance in bioanalytical chemistry. Fundamental principles, advanced topics, and applications of analytical measurements of biomolecules, bioassays, immunoassays, separations, mass spectrometry, method validation, macromolecular crystallography, microscopy, and imaging. Preq: Graduate standing.
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CH 6210 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of modern organic chemistry emphasizing synthesis and mechanisms. Preq: Graduate standing.
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CH 6250 - Medicinal Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of the pharmaceutical drug discovery process. Covers discovery of candidate compounds, bioassay methods, and associated regulatory and commercial issues. Case studies are selected from the current literature. Preq: Graduate standing.
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CH 6270 - Organic Spectroscopy 3 Credits (2 Contact Hours)
Survey of modern spectroscopic techniques used in the determination of molecular structure. Emphasizes the interpretation of spectra: nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet, infrared, mass spectroscopy, optical rotatory dispersion, and circular dichroism. Students are expected to have completed one year each of organic chemistry and physical chemistry. Preq: Graduate standing. Coreq: CH 6271 .
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CH 6271 - Organic Spectroscopy Laboratory 0 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany CH 6270 . Coreq: CH 6270 .
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CH 6350 - Atomic and Molecular Structure 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to quantum theory and its application to atomic and molecular systems. Topics include harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom, atomic and molecular orbital methods, vector model of the atom, atomic spectroscopy, and molecular spectroscopy. Preq: Graduate standing.
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CH 6360 - Computational Quantum Chemistry and Electronic Structure Methods 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Hands-on introduction to electronic structure calculations. Topics include types of quantum mechanical calculations, the theory behind ab initio and density functional theory methods, basis sets and basis set effects. Emphasis is placed on understanding the results of calculations and relating them to basic chemical principles.
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CH 6510 - Frontiers in Polymer Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Survey of selected areas of current research in polymer science with particular emphasis on polymer synthesis. Although a text is required for review and reference, course is primarily literature based and focused on areas of high impact to multidisciplined technology. Preq: Graduate standing.
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CH 6710 - Teaching Chemistry 3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Study of topics in chemistry addressed in the context of constructivist methodologies. Also considers laboratory work and management, laboratory safety, and the use of technology in the chemistry classroom. Preq: 3000-level chemistry course or high school teaching experience or consent of instructor.
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CH 7040 - Selected Topics for Chemistry Teachers 1-6 Credits (1-6 Contact Hours)
Directed individual study in designing experiments and teaching materials or an in-depth study of one or more advanced topics. For graduate students in Elementary and Secondary Education. May be repeated, but only if different topics are covered. Offered spring semester of odd-numbered years only. Coreq: CH 7041 .
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CH 7041 - Selected Topics for Chemistry Teachers Laboratory 0 Credits (99 Contact Hours)
Non-credit laboratory to accompany CH 7040 . Coreq: CH 7040 .
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