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Biology NOTE: For all courses which have both a lecture component and a laboratory component (e.g. BIO 121/121L ); or (e.g., BIO 510/510L), both components are corequisites; that is, they must be taken concurrently.
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BIO 495/495L - Experimental Traditions (2/2)
The rich history of the experimental sciences and its impact on modern research efforts will be explored through the application of classic and state-of-the-art techniques to the solution of contemporary research questions. Topics that reflect the expertise and research interests of instructor(s) vary quarterly.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 123/123L and CHM 123 /CHM 123L . Other background: (specified in advance) may be stipulated at the discretion of instructor(s).
Component(s): Two 3-hour sessions per week as either laboratory instruction (2 units) or combined lecture/lab problem solving (4 units).
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic for upper-division students. Course title and number of units are specified in advance. Instruction by lecture, problem-solving activity, laboratory, or a combination of formats. Students receive credit for multiple courses with the BIO 499/499A/499L designation if course titles are different.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. May be used as upper-division core elective.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 500 - Training in Graduate Research (1-3)
Advanced training in laboratory, field, or computational techniques under the supervision of a faculty member. Enrollment requires: (1) Prior arrangement with a faculty member. (2) Completion of a supervisory form available in the Biological Sciences Department office. Open to postbaccalaureate students.
Faculty: Graduate faculty.
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BIO 520/520L - Endocrinology (3/1)
Study of the endocrine glands and their role in growth development, metabolic regulation and reproduction in animals.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 327 /CHM 327L and ZOO 428/428L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
Faculty: Eskandari
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BIO 525/525L - Ecology of Fungi (2/2)
Autecology and synecology of fungi in soil, water, atmosphere, living and dead tissues, buildings and other environments; saprophytism; commensalism, mutualism and parasitism; methods of collection, isolation and ecological study; forensics; some independent study required.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 425/L or BOT 426/L.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lecture discussions. 2 three-hour laboratories.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 527/527L - Community Analysis (3/1)
Statistical analysis of univariate and multivariate data from biotic communities. Spatial pattern analysis, species abundance and distribution models, diversity indices, niche breadth and overlap, species association and covariation, and classification and ordination methods.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325/325L .
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour computer and problem-solving laboratory.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 528 - Community Ecology (3)
Patterns in the diversity, relative abundance and manner in which communities of plant and animal species are assembled. Competition, co-existence strategies and their effect on community structure within the framework of natural selection.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325/325L .
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Faculty: Moriarty.
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BIO 530 - Mechanisms of Speciation (3)
Principles and concepts of evolutionary mechanisms in plants and animals.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 303 , BIO 325/325L , and BIO 413 .
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 532L - Tropical Field Biology (2-6)
A 2-3 week field trip in the neotropics of Central or South America covering the ecology and natural history of tropical ecosystems. Field research projects; lectures by Cal Poly Pomona faculty and local experts. Consent of instructors required. Students will be responsible for fieldtrip expenses.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 485.
Component(s): Lectures/problem-solving, laboratory.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 534/534L - Water Pollution Biology (3/2)
Effects of pollution on aquatic organisms. Emphasis on experimental investigation in laboratory and field.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 2 three-hour laboratories.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 535 - Advanced Cell Biology (4)
Molecular, ultrastructural and functional approach to cell biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 428/428L and CHM 327 /CHM 327L .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
When Offered: W
Faculty: Alas, Liu.
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BIO 536 - Conservation Biology (4)
Application of principles of ecology, biogeography, population genetics, and human activities to maintenance of biological diversity throughout the world. Trends in global biodiversity, demographic processes, invasive species, habitat fragmentation and restoration, laws, management principles and applications, ethics, and endangered species.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325/325L .
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 540 - Biogeography (3)
Principles and concepts of the distribution of plants and animals throughout the world. Origins and dispersal of modern flora and fauna as related to environmental and historical factors.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325/325L and BIO 413 .
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: Sp
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 542L - Graduate Laboratory (1-3)
Advanced laboratory experience, individually arranged or concurrent with another graduate course, particularly BIO 575 .
Corequisite(s): BIO 542L and BIO 575 sections have the same course title.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 10 units.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 545/545L - Physiology of Plant Disease (3/1)
Physiology and biochemistry of host-parasite relations, mechanisms of pathogenesis and the bases for resistance and specificity in plant diseases, with special emphasis on diseases caused by fungi and bacteria.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 323/323L.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 548/548L - Advanced Plant Physiology (2/2)
Selected major aspects of plant water relations, metabolism and growth. Emphasis on experimental investigations.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 428/428L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lecture discussions. 2 three-hour laboratories.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 550/550L - Plant Growth and Development (2/2)
Hormonal and environmental control of plant morphogenesis.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 428/428L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lecture discussions. 2 three-hour laboratories.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 555 - Molecular Biology of Development (4)
Consideration of molecular mechanisms involved in differentiation as they relate to such phenomena as tissue specificity, gene control, morphogenesis, cell specialization.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
Faculty: LaMunyon.
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BIO 560 - Advanced Bacterial Physiology and Genetics (4)
Discussion of advanced topics in bacterial physiology and genetics with emphasis on gene regulation and molecular control of cell division, sporulation, biosynthesis, cellular functions and pathogenesis.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
When Offered: Every other Winter
Faculty: Lin
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BIO 565/565L - Animal Tissue Culture (2/2)
Principles, basic methodology and special applications of animal cell culture.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 201/201L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lecture discussions. 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Pal, Buckley.
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BIO 570/570L - Cellular Immunity and Disease (3/1)
T-cell mediated immunity; its protective and pathogenic roles; mechanisms of cellular immunity, its importance in infectious disease, transplant rejection, tumor surveillance and autoimmune phenomena. Laboratory provides experience with lymphocyte tissue cultures, lymphocyte immune response in vitro, skin grafting and passive cellular immunity.
Prerequisite(s): MIC 415/415L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: Every other Winter
Faculty: Adler.
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BIO 572 - Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Didactic Training (6)
Technical knowledge, critical thinking and management skills needed to pass the California State License Test and become a licensed CGMBS. All students must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology or related sciences, and have completed the following required courses: general chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology or cell biology, advanced genetics, upper division cell biology, molecular biology or microbiology, statistics.
Prerequisite(s): This course is the didactic component of a post baccalaureate CGMBS training program. All enrolled students must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology or related sciences and have satisfied the following requirements:
- For students with a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is not English, a score on the TOEFL test of 90 (IBT), 230 (CBT), or 575 (PBT); and an upper division course taken in the U.S.A. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or Cell Biology with grade of B or better.
- A minimum of 10 semester (15 quarter) units of Chemistry including an upper division course in Biochemistry.
- 18 semester (27 quarter) units of Biology including:
- 3 (4 quarter) semester units of Genetics
- 3 (4 quarter) semester units of Molecular Biology or Cell Biology
- The remaining 12 semester (19 quarter) units in biology must be in advanced genetics or upper division cell biology, molecular biology, or microbiology.
- At least two of these courses must have laboratory components that include molecular techniques.
- 3 semester (4 quarter) units of college level statistics.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale in the required courses listed above. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by a U.S.A. transcript evaluation service and their grades must be converted to a 4-point scale.
- Required courses must have been completed in the last 7 years.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from upper division/graduate course instructors or work supervisors, with at least two letters from instructors.
- Pending application to Laboratory Field Services (http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/lfs) for a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Trainee License. Enrollment in the course is contingent upon receiving this license.
- A signed statement of General Health from the student’s primary healthcare provider.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 18 units, with a maximum of 6 units per quarter.
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BIO 574 - Clinical Laboratory Scientist Didactic Training (8)
Technical knowledge, critical thinking, and management skills needed to pass the California State License Test and become a licensed CLS. All students must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology or related sciences, and have completed the following required coursed; inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, hematology, medical microbiology, and physics.
Prerequisite(s): This course is the didactic component of a post baccalaureate CLS training program. All enrolled students must have obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology or related sciences, and have satisfied the following requirements:
- 16 semester units (24 quarter units) of chemistry that must include inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
- 18 semester units (27 quarter units) of biological sciences that must include immunology, hematology, and medical microbiology.
- 3 semester units (4 quarter units) of physics that must include instruction in the principles of light and electricity.
- Prefer at least 4 units of upper division biology laboratory instruction and at least one, and preferably all, of the following courses: physiology, genetics, biostatistics, and a lab class that includes molecular biology techniques.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4-point scale in the required courses listed above. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by a U.S.A. transcript evaluation service and their grades must be converted to a 4-point scale.
- These courses must have been completed in the last 7 years.
- For foreign students whose language of instruction is not English, a minimum 90 IBT, 230 CBT, or 575 PBT TOEFL score OR minimum 450 score on the verbal section of the general GRE is required. In addition, an upper division course in hematology (with a laboratory component) or medical microbiology (with a laboratory components) taken in the U.S.A. with a grade of B or better is required.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from upper division/graduate course instructors or work supervisors, with at least two letters from instructors.
- Pending application to Laboratory Field Services (http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/lfs) for a Clinical Laboratory Scientist Trainee License. Enrollment in the course is contingent upon receiving this license.
- A signed Statement of General Health form from the student’s primary healthcare provider.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 24 units, with a maximum of 8 units per quarter.
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BIO 575 - Advanced Topics in Biology (1-4)
Group study of advanced topics selected to correspond with changes in the field or needs of advanced students. Instruction by lecture and discussion. Course title and number of units are specified in advance. Some courses have a corequisite BIO 542L laboratory with the same title. Students receive credit for multiple courses with the BIO 575 designation if course titles are different.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 576 - Regulatory Affairs for the Biotechnology Industry (3)
This course will introduce and familiarize students with the terminology, timelines, and actual steps followed by Regulatory Affairs professionals employed in the biotechnology industry. Case studies from industry will be examined to supplement certain topics and to illustrate interpretation of regulations.
Prerequisite(s): One year of basic biology and one year of general chemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussion.
When Offered: Sp
Faculty: Adler, Lin.
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BIO 577/577L - Transmission Electron Microscope Techniques (2/3)
Skills and techniques in transmission electron microscopy, including specimen preparation, operation of the TEM and ancillary equipment and darkroom techniques. Material of interest to individual students may be studied. Students are responsible for supplying their own photographic materials (film and photographic paper).
Prerequisite(s): BIO 423/423L.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab is required.
Component(s): 2 lecture discussions, laboratory, 9 hours by arrangement.
Faculty: Eskandari, Kageyama.
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BIO 578/578L - Scanning Electron Microscope Techniques (2/3)
Skills and techniques in scanning electron microscopy, including specimen preparation, operation of the SEM and ancillary equipment and darkroom techniques. Material of interest to the student may be studied. Students are responsible for supplying their own photographic materials (film and photographic paper).
Prerequisite(s): BIO 423/423L.
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in lecture and lab is required.
Component(s): 2 lecture discussions, laboratory, 9 hours by arrangement.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 579 - Recent Advances in Ultrastructure Research (3)
Current developments in major fields of ultrastructure research.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 580 - Introduction to Instructional Methods in Biology (1)
Once a year Introduces beginning graduate teaching assistants to instructional methods necessary for effective teaching in a laboratory setting. Strategies of laboratory instruction and the development of effective presentation skills are emphasized. May not be used for degree credit. 2-day workshop. Open only to graduate students in good standing with the University.
When Offered: F
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 581/581L - Transport Across Cell Membranes (3/2)
Practical and theoretical considerations of water and solute transport across cell membranes. Thorough discussion of the structure and function of major transport proteins including pumps, ion-coupled co-transporters and exchangers, voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels, water channels, and facilitative transporters. Examination of the role of transport proteins as they relate to physiological phenomena such as membrane excitability, vesicle fusion, nutrient absorption, and water homeostasis. Laboratory reinforces the principles and provides exposure to microinjection, ion-selective electrodes, electrophysiological methods (patch clamp and two-electrode voltage clamp), data acquisition, and data analysis.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 428/428L or ZOO 428/428L , CHM 329 /CHM 329L , PHY 123 /PHY 123L or PHY 133 /PHY 133L .
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Every other Spring
Faculty: Eskandari.
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BIO 590 - Experimental Biology (3)
Lecture series concerning recent research in selected fields of biology; each series to have a subtitle identifying the field.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 9 units.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 680 - Seminar in Biology (1-3)
Arrangements to be made with faculty. Topics in disciplines of biology offered according to interests and needs of students. Each seminar to have a subtitle identifying the discipline.
Prerequisite(s): Unconditional standing required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: 1-3 units per quarter, maximum of 9 units.
Faculty: Staff.
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BIO 691 - Directed Study (1-3)
Individual research in a specialized area on an advanced topic under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Mayor may not lead to a thesis. Enrollment requires: (1) Prior arrangement with a faculty member. (2) Completion of a supervisory form available in the Biological Sciences Department office. Unconditional standing required.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Faculty: Graduate faculty.
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BIO 692 - Independent Study (1-3)
Study, research, or readings proposed by the student with the consultation and approval and under the supervision of a faculty member, but not leading to a thesis/project. Enrollment requires: (1) Prior arrangement with a faculty member. (2) Completion of a supervisory form available in the Biological Sciences Department office. Unconditional standing required.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Faculty: Graduate faculty.
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BIO 693 - Presentation of Thesis Research Proposal (1)
Completion of a written research proposal for the master’s thesis and a public oral presentation and discussion of the proposed research plan. The research proposal must be approved by the student’s thesis committee. BIO 693 must be completed at least two quarters before the thesis defense (BIO 696 ). Required for advancement to candidacy. Unconditional standing required.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
Faculty: Graduate faculty.
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BIO 694 - Thesis Research in the Biological Sciences (1-3)
Selection and completion of an original research project under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, leading to new knowledge as part of the preparation for writing a thesis. Total credit towards contract and Courses in Specialization requirement limited to 6 units. Additional units may be taken. Unconditional standing and advancement to candidacy required.
Faculty: Graduate faculty.
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BIO 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (1-3)
Compilation, evaluation, interpretation, and report of research for thesis directed by a committee of graduate faculty members. Completion of approved, bound thesis. Total credit towards contract and Courses in Specialization requirement limited to 3 units. Additional units may be taken.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 694 . Advancement to candidacy required.
Faculty: Graduate faculty.
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BIO 699 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)
Enrollment in this course allows candidates to maintain resident status in order to receive university services. Approval of faculty advisor is required to register for this class. Advancement to candidacy is required.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
Faculty: Graduate faculty.
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Botany NOTE: For all courses which have both a lecture and a laboratory component (e.g. BOT 201/201L ), both components are corequisites; that is, they must be taken concurrently.
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BOT 201/201L - Form and Function in Plants (3/1)
The interplay of the physiology of seed plants with their anatomy and morphology. The anatomical and physiological bases of development, growth regulation, water relations, reproduction, food production and transport.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115/115A/115L or the series of BIO 121/121L , BIO 122/122L , and BIO 123/123L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, Sp
Faculty: Bobich
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BOT 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic for lower-division students. Course title and number of units are specified in advance. Instruction by lecture, problem-solving activity, laboratory, or a combination of formats. Students receive credit for multiple courses with the BOT299/299A/299L designation if course titles are different.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Faculty: Staff.
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BOT 343/343L - California Flora (1/2)
Identification of California wild land plants using dichotomous keys. Recognition of common plant families. Overview of the geographic distribution of plants in southern California.
Prerequisite(s): The series of BIO 121/121L , BIO 122/122L , and BIO 123/123L .
Component(s): 1 lecture, 2 three-hour laboratories, required field trips.
When Offered: Every other Spring
Faculty: Bobich.
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BOT 421/421L - Plant Ecology (3/1)
A survey of the interactions between plants and their physical and biotic environment. Examination of populations, communities, and ecosystems. The effects of climate, soil and other organisms on plant growth, development and reproduction.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325/325L .
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. 1 field trip.
When Offered: Every other Spring
Faculty: Staff.
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BOT 428/428L - Plant Physiology (4/1)
Life processes of plants; water relations; nutrition and metabolism; growth and development.
Prerequisite(s): the series of BIO 121/121L , BIO 122/122L , BIO 123/123L ; or BOT 201/201L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W
Faculty: Bozak.
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BOT 433/433L - Marine Botany (2/2)
Evolution, development, reproduction, morphology, taxonomy, physiology, and ecology of marine algae. A focus is placed on the identification and field study of local species.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 201/201L . BIO 325/325L recommended.
Component(s): 2 one-hour lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Every other year
Note(s): Field trips required.
Faculty: Smith.
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BOT 434/434L - Evolution of Plants (3/2)
Evolution of plants as illustrated by the comparative morphology, reproductive patterns, and fossil record of green algae, bryophytes, and vascular plants.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 201/201L and BIO 413 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Every other Winter
Faculty: Bobich.
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BOT 435/435L - Plant Anatomy (2/2)
Microscopic study of representative common plants dealing with origin, development, and structure of cells, tissues and tissue systems in roots, stems, and leaves.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 201/201L .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Every other Spring
Faculty: Bobich.
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BOT 456/456L - Plant Tissue Culture (3/1)
Methods and applications, including: selection and sterilization of explants; preparation and sterilization of media; sterile techniques; incubation of cultures; review of literature.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 428/428L .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Every other Spring
Faculty: Bozak.
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BOT 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic for upper-division students. Course title and number of units are specified in advance. Instruction by lecture, problem-solving activity, laboratory, or a combination of formats. Students receive credit for multiple courses with the BOT 499/499A/499L designation if course titles are different.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. May be used as upper-division core elective.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Faculty: Staff.
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BUS 112 - Success Strategies for Business Majors (4)
Learning techniques for freshmen and new transfer students in the business major to achieve academic and professional success. Emphasizes interaction with faculty advisors, the business community, and student organizations, career planning, and campus resources.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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BUS 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Individual or group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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BUS 362 - International Field Studies (4) Crosslisted as: CLS 362 .
Direct field investigation and academic study of an international destination with attention to the central issues confronting a complex society. These issues include relationship and influence of the international destination’s history on the present dynamics of its contemporary culture. Instructional materials, activities, and facilities charges. Fulfills GE Area C4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area C (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problems-solving.
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BUS 401 - Product Liability and Patents (4) Crosslisted as: EGR 401
Product liability and the patent process will be covered in this class. This is an interdisciplinary course where the various ethical, technological, safety, economic tradeoff considerations are given to new products and ideas by the student. Case studies will be given to strengthen the students’ understanding of how to apply these concepts. The use of computer software is required for classroom presentations.
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BUS 432 - The Use and Role of Technology in International Destinations (4) Crosslisted as: CLS 432 .
Direct field investigation and academic study of productive processes and application of technology within an international destination. Barriers and incentives for new technology; decision-making; industry specific technology; and role of foreign countries as providers. Technology tradeoff: environment, employment, and currency reserves. Instructional materials, activities, and facilities charges.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
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BUS 441 - Overseas Internship (1-8)
Internships offered in an overseas setting to a group of students in any major who are interning in the same foreign country during the same quarter. Students will have their own individual internship assignment as well as participate in group learning sessions with the other students.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and consent of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units each.
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BUS 442 - Overseas Internship (1-8)
Internships offered in an overseas setting to a group of students in any major who are interning in the same foreign country during the same quarter. Students will have their own individual internship assignment as well as participate in group learning sessions with the other students.
Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing and consent of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units each.
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BUS 452 - Politics, Economics and Business Practice in International Destinations (4) Crosslisted as: CLS 452 .
Direct field investigation and academic study of historical and current productive/political organization of an international destination. Economic objectives and planning. Business organization; incentives and decision making; and management. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
Note(s): Instructional materials, activities, and facilities charges.
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BUS 461 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects are designed to be individual or group efforts toward solving real-life problems in the community, such as Small Business Institute cases. Formal report is required.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Minimum time commitment: 120 hours.
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BUS 462 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects are designed to be individual or group efforts toward solving real-life problems in the community, such as Small Business Institute cases. Formal report is required.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Minimum time commitment: 120 hours.
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BUS 483 - International Destinations and the United States: Cross-Cultural Analysis (4) Crosslisted as: CLS 482 .
Examination of critical areas of U. S. and international cultures that provide insights and understanding of the comparative differences of these two civilizations; historical and contemporary differences.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
Note(s): Instructional materials, activities, and facilities charges.
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BUS 492 - International Communications Consultancy Instruction (4)
Classroom instruction for institutional consultancy. Techniques for consulting with organizations/institutions. Integrates situation/content analysis, environmental scanning, representative speakers, content research, document preparation and writing, oral presentation of findings and recommendations. organizations/institutions include: social, government, not-for-profit (art galleries, churches.)
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BUS 495 - Strategic Management (4)
Strategic Management is a course that utilizes cases and computer-based simulation to integrate all business functions. It requires framing, evaluating, and making strategic decisions based on ethical, economic, and competitive factors.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 207/207A , ACC 208/208A , MHR 301 , MHR 318 , IBM 301 , FRL 201 , FRL 300 , FRL 301 , CIS 310 , TOM 301 , TOM 302 , completion of 135 units, and graduate writing assessment requirement passed.
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BUS 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Individual or group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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CPU 100 - Career and Personal Exploration (1-4)
Systematic development of information about (1) self—including values, interests, and skills, (2) environment—including career clusters, fields and occupational information, (3) decision-making, and (4) career search techniques. Includes vocational testing and use of the computer-based System of Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI PLUS).
Note(s): Materials fee required.
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CPU 102 - Fundamental Principles of Learning Skills (3)
Introduction to and practice in college study techniques and learning skills including: listening, notetaking, memory improvement, and time management. Topics discussed among others: class scheduling, career planning, use of the library and advisory centers, and co-curricular programs.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
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CPU 109 - Fundamental Principles of Residential Leadership (2)
This course offers students an on-going orientation to effective residential leadership. The course covers the foundation of residential leadership, and current issues as they relate to community development. A special focus is placed on the individual student’s growth as a leader by applying principles and concepts through experiential situations. The course concerns such topics as multicultural leadership, service learning, group leadership, transferable leadership skills, and logistical leadership.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
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CPU 123 - Community Engagement (1-4)
Experiential learning through volunteer opportunities on-site at approved community service agencies. Student meets with faculty and community partner to establish learning objectives. Periodic meetings with instructor paired with final reflection assignment.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and consent of instructor.
Component(s): Activity/Discussion.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit.
Note(s): Student should confer with instructor and community partner to set-up a volunteer placement prior to enrolling in the course.
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CPU 210/210A - Actualized Living (3/1)
Lifelong physiological and socio-psychological aspects of the leisure phenomenon. Experience in assessing student’s leisure knowledge and habits coupled with a comprehensive leisure counseling follow-through. Includes a one unit component in death and dying. Team taught.
Corequisite(s): CPU 210/210A.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 1 lecture/discussion, 1 two-hour activity.
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CPU 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): may be required.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to eight units, with a maximum of four units per quarter.
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CPU 401 - Writing Proficiency (4)
Instruction in essay writing including organization, development, revising, editing, proofreading, grammar and mechanics. Students produce a writing portfolio to be evaluated by a panel of graders. Must have unsuccessfully attempted the GWT at least 2 times and have permission of University writing Center to enroll.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
Note(s): Course credit fulfills the GWT requirement.
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CPU 440/440A - Rose Float Production/Activity (3/1)
Focuses on the leadership, management, communication, public relations and construction skills necessary to produce a float for the Pasadena Rose Parade. It is designed to prepare students involved in the senior leadership positions of the Rose Float Program.
Corequisite(s): CPU 440/440A.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion, 2 hours activity.
Grading: Graded.
Repeatable: May be repeated once for a total of two enrollments.
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CPU 475 - McNair Scholars Seminar I (2)
Assist McNair Scholars to begin and progress through their research projects and start planning for applying to graduate programs. At the end of three-quarter sequence, students will be expected to complete a research project, submit a written research report, and present their research results at the McNair Research Symposium. Students will also have begun preparation for the GRE exam.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Acceptance into the McNair Scholars Program. Students can be from any discipline.
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CPU 476 - McNair Scholars Seminar II (2)
Assist McNair Scholars to begin and progress through their research projects and start planning for applying to graduate programs. At the end of three-quarter sequence, students will be expected to complete a research project, submit a written research report, and present their research results at the McNair Research Symposium. Students will also have begun preparation for the GRE exam.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Acceptance into the McNair Scholars Program. Students can be from any discipline.
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CPU 477 - McNair Scholars Seminar III (2)
Assist McNair Scholars to begin and progress through their research projects and start planning for applying to graduate programs. At the end of three-quarter sequence, students will be expected to complete a research project, submit a written research report, and present their research results at the McNair Research Symposium. Students will also have begun preparation for the GRE exam.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: Acceptance into the McNair Scholars Program. Students can be from any discipline.
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CPU 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): may be required.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to eight units, with a maximum of four units per quarter.
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CE 122 - Introduction to Civil Engineering (1)
Fundamental concepts of civil engineering. The technical, professional, ethical, and social responsibilities of the civil engineer.
Prerequisite(s): BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 1 lecture/problem-solving.
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CE 127/127L - Civil Engineering CAD I/Laboratory (1/1)
Introduction to CAD engines in civil engineering using MicroStation. Primary, combined and complex elements. CAD engine deliverables. Complex shapes and libraries. Shading and multiple mapping. Group functions and customization. Product fee required.
Prerequisite(s): BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 127L/CE 127.
Component(s): 1 lecture/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 128L - Civil Engineering CAD II Laboratory (1)
CAD engines in civil engineering using AutoCAD. Primary, combined and complex elements in AutoCAD. Sectional drawings and basic 3-D. Product fee required.
Prerequisite(s): CE 127/127L ; and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 134/134L - Elementary Surveying/Laboratory (2/2)
Use and care of surveying instruments, fundamental surveying methods, traverse measurements, area computations, precise equipment, 3D visualization and topographic mapping. Fundamentals of construction layouts.
Prerequisite(s): BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 128L or ETC 130/130L ; MAT 114 or MAT 130 ; and CE 134L/134.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
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CE 220/220L - Advanced Surveying/Laboratory (3/1)
Theory of hydrographic, geodetic and control surveys. City and land surveys. Route location and layout. Simple, transition and vertical curves. Earthwork computations. Introduction to electronic and photogrammetric methods.
Prerequisite(s): CE 134/134L ; and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 220L/220.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 221/221L - Civil Engineering Materials/Laboratory (2/1)
Structure and behavior of civil engineering materials including: steel, aggregate, cement, concrete, asphalt, asphalt concrete and wood. Atomic structure, physical and mechanical properties, laboratory testing and engineering applications.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 and CHM 121L , C- or better in ME 218 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 221L/221.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 222/222L - Highway Engineering/Laboratory (2/2)
Geometric design of highways; roadway structural section; flexible pavement design; rigid pavement design; highway surface treatments and stabilization. Product fee required.
Prerequisite(s): CE 220/220L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 222L/222.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
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CE 223/223L - Transportation Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)
History and operation of several principal modes of transportation. The principal modes include highways, air, inland waterways, railroads, coastwise shipping and ocean transportation. Emphasis is placed on the financing and planning aspects of transportation. Special modes are also developed.
Prerequisite(s): CE 222/222L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 223L/223.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 240 - Surveying Computations (3)
Introduction to the theory of measurements in surveying. Error propagation in horizontal and vertical position. The analysis of surveying measurement errors. Error propagation in rectangular coordinate systems. Introduction to the techniques of least squares in the adjustment of surveying data. Least squares adjustment of triangulation, trilateration and traverse networks. The use of computers in surveying.
Prerequisite(s): CE 220/220L ; C- or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limit to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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CE 301 - Engineering Economics (4)
Foundation of engineering economics. Effect of time and interest on money in various combinations: Nominal and effective interest rates, present worth analysis, annual worth analysis, rate of return analysis and cost/benefit analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Area A GE requirements, and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 303/303A - Computer Programming and Numerical Methods/Activity (2/1)
Computer programming in an object-oriented programming language; numerical and statistical methods as applied to civil engineering.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 , and BSCE or MSCE Major.
Corequisite(s): CE 303A/303.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 two-hour activity.
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CE 304 - Structural Analysis I (4)
Classification of structures, types of framing systems and loading. Statics and stability of determinate structures including cables, cantilever types, arches, beams, frames, and trusses by analytical and graphical methods. Deformation of determinate beams, frames, and trusses. Approximate methods of indeterminate frame analysis.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 218 ; C- or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 305 - Structural Analysis II (4)
Types and characteristics of indeterminate beams and framed structures. Analysis utilizing classical methods including consistent displacements, virtual work, slope deflection, moment distribution. Computer solutions based upon flexibility and stiffness matrices.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CE 304 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 305L - Structural Design Laboratory (1)
Understanding structural systems, loads on buildings, load path and demand capacity relationship.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CE 304 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Concurrent: CE 305 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 306L - Structural Testing Laboratory (1)
Load and deflection testing of civil engineering prototype structures, beams, frames, arches, and trusses with the objective of enhancing structural analysis principles learned in CE 304 and CE 305 . Use of shake table for undergraduate students to learn the fundamental principles of structural dynamics and earthquake engineering.
Prerequisite(s): CE 305 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 311/311L - Geodesy and Satellite Surveying/Laboratory (3/1)
Spherical trigonometry; Cartesian and curvilinear coordinates; transformations; geodetic datums; geodetic position computation; major control network extension; satellite and terrestrial positioning system.
Prerequisite(s): CE 134/134L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 311L/311.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 313 - Land Survey Descriptions (4)
History of land ownership and transfer of title; types of documents of land conveyance; forms of legal descriptions of public and private lands; interpretation of maps and documents for the physical survey location of land boundaries; principles of writing precise land boundary descriptions; study of easements; value of monuments.
Prerequisite(s): CE 134/134L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
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CE 314/314L - Elements of Spatial Positioning/Laboratory (3/1)
History and evolution of scientific methods and technology of positioning. Scientific concepts and positioning techniques as applied to geology, geography, archaeology, agriculture, oceanography and other disciplines. Surveying equipment, elementary field measurements and data collection. Use and integration of photogrammetry, remote sensing, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and 3D modeling in mapping, observation and study of natural events.
Prerequisite(s): BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 314L/314.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
Note(s): Not open to Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering Technology majors.
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CE 325 - Geotechnical Engineering I (2)
Introduction to geotechnical engineering. Soil and rock as engineering materials, soil classification, compacted fill, groundwater, geoenvironmental engineering.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 218 ; C- or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): ME 311 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 326 - Geotechnical Engineering II (3)
Stresses in soil, consolidation and settlement, soil strength, stability of earth slopes, structural foundations.
Prerequisite(s): CE 325 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 327L - Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (1)
Application of geotechnical engineering principles to a design project; use of standard soil mechanics laboratory tests. Written and oral presentation of completed project.
Prerequisite(s): CE 326 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
Note(s): Product fee required.
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CE 331 - Public Land Surveys (3)
History of the general practice and rules for the survey of the public lands, the Bureau of Land Management. System of rectangular surveys; monumentation; restoration of lost or obliterated corners; subdivision of sections; special surveys and instructions; field notes; plats and patents; meander lines and riparian rights.
Prerequisite(s): CE 134/134L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 332/332L - Hydraulic Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)
Analysis and related design of pressure (pipe) flow, open channel flow and special topics for civil engineers. Problems involving basic head loss equations, pipe in series and parallel, pipe networks, critical flow, uniform flow, non-uniform flow, pump stations and culverts. Use of proprietary software to analyze and design a water network and stormdrain system.
Prerequisite(s): ME 311 ; C- or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 ; PHY 132 /PHY 132L ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 332L/332.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 351/351L - Environmental Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)
Identify the multifaceted areas of environmental engineering, by becoming familiar with different aspects of environmental engineering related to the application of scientific and engineering principles to control the environment. The course will cover the following elements: material balance, environmental chemistry, growth and decay, projection, risk assessment, water pollution, solid waste, hazardous waste, energy, noise pollution, and air pollution. Labs emphasize practicing techniques and principles studied in lecture and field trips. Product fee required.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 /CHM 121L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 351L/351.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 362/362A - Technical Communications and Documentation/Activity (2/1)
Study and preparation of documents written by the practicing civil engineer. Oral presentations. Proposals, specifications, environmental impact reports, technical journalism, test reports, research and development reports, design reports.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Area A GE requirements or ETC 202 ; and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 362A/362.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 two-hour activity.
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