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2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Index of Courses
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Civil Engineering Lecture and laboratory courses listed together are to be taken concurrently. All CE courses are open only to BSCE and MSCE majors, unless otherwise specified. |
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CE 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-4)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Prerequisite(s): BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
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CE 406 - Structural Design-Steel (4)
Theory and design of structural steel tension members, compression members, beams, beam-columns, and simple connections. Design philosophies. Coverage of the American Institute of Steel Construction Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) specification.
Prerequisite(s): CE 305 ; CE 305L ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 420/420L - Digital Mapping/Laboratory (3/1)
Robotic and reflectorless total stations and data collectors; electronic data transfer and interfacing. Laser scanning. Solid and surface modeling tools and theory. Visualization and animation.
Prerequisite(s): CE 134/134L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 420L/420.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 421 - Structural Design-Reinforced Concrete (4)
Analysis, design and detailing of reinforced concrete structural components including beams, slabs and columns; with emphasis on strength design theory. Elements of integrated building design with primary emphasis on the impact of lateral forces on building stability. Introduction to working stress theory.
Prerequisite(s): CE 305 ; CE 305L ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 422L - Concrete Testing Laboratory (1)
Composition, proportioning, and testing of concrete mixes. Testing of model reinforced concrete beams. Nondestructive testing of concrete elements for strength, presence of voids and cracks, amount of concrete cover, and size and location of reinforcing bars.
Prerequisite(s): ETT 220/220L or C- or better in ME 218 ; and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 424 - Foundation and Retaining Wall Design (4)
Analysis and design of spread footing foundations and cantilever retaining walls considering both geotechnical and structural aspects. Introduction to deep foundations.
Prerequisite(s): CE 326 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 421 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 427/427L - Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing/Laboratory (3/1)
Interpretation of aerial photographs. Stereoscopy. Close range photogrammetry. Application of aerial surveying to engineering problems, mapping.
Prerequisite(s): CE 134/134L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 427L/427.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 428/428L - Urban Transportation (3/1)
Study and design of transportation in the urban environment, primarily transit; includes history, nature of problems, alternative solutions, costs of modernization, mass transit trends, the subsidy debate, role of the State and Federal governments, rideshare planning, ADA services, financial plans, the nature and importance of planning and transit planning process.
Prerequisite(s): CE 223/223L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major
Corequisite(s): CE 428L/428.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 429/429L - Traffic Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)
Driver and vehicle characteristics. Origin and destination studies. Volume, speed and accident studies. Traffic control devices. Channelization design. Parking facilities design. Intersection design. Roadway lighting. Administration and financing of improvements.
Prerequisite(s): CE 222/222L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 429L/429.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 431/431L - Water Treatment Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)
Study of water policies, drinking water standards, and unit processes used in a conventional water treatment system. Design of unit processes like coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Comprehensive water treatment plant design project. Product fee required.
Prerequisite(s): CE 332/332L , CHM 122 /CHM 122L , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 431L/431.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 432/432L - Wastewater Treatment Engineering/Laboratory (3/1)
Study of wastewater characteristics and unit processes as used in wastewater treatment. Subjects include wastewater composition, sewer design, microbial kinetics, preliminary treatment, primary and secondary treatment, and anaerobic digestion. Comprehensive wastewater treatment plant design project. Product fee required.
Prerequisite(s): CE 431/431L , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 432L/432.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 433/433L - Structural Design-Timber/Laboratory (2/1)
Design of structural elements and systems of wood-framed buildings to resist vertical and lateral loads including: (1) design of structural elements under tension, compression, bending and combined loading using sawn lumber and engineered wood; (2) design of diaphragms, shear walls and boundary members to resist wind and earthquake loading; and (3) design of nailed and bolted connections.
Prerequisite(s): CE 305L , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 433L/433.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 434/434L - Industrial and Hazardous Waste Management/Laboratory (3/1)
Source and treatment of industrial waste water. Elements include materials of construction, volume reduction, neutralization, control and instrumentation, removal of suspended solids, common industrial processes. Major project and associated field trip required.
Prerequisite(s): CE 431/431L , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 434L/434.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 437/437L - Slope Stability and Earth Dams/Laboratory (3/1)
Advanced analysis of soil strength. Evaluation of the stability of earth slopes and design of stable slopes including the use of computer analysis methods. Design and construction of earth dams. Use of soil instrumentation. Field trips.
Prerequisite(s): CE 326 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 437L/437.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 442 - Masonry Design (4)
Properties of clay brick and concrete masonry materials. Analysis and design of reinforced masonry members, and structural systems with emphasis on lateral force analysis of masonry structures and their connections. Applications of code provisions to the design of columns and shear walls.
Prerequisite(s): CE 421 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 445 - Earthquake Engineering (4)
Modes of vibration, structural response, observed behavior, and preventive design measures. Implementation of California Building Code and Structural Engineers Association of California requirements.
Prerequisite(s): CE 406 or CE 421 ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 451 - Engineering Hydrology (4)
Hydrology is the study of the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water on, in, and above the earth. A deeper knowledge and appreciation of the following topics will be covered: statistics, watersheds, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, discharge calculations, drainage design, hydrographs, and river and reservoir routing.
Prerequisite(s): CE 332/332L ; GSC 321/321L ; STA 309 or IME 301 ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 456/456L - Groundwater Mechanics, Solute Transport, Contamination and Remediation/Laboratory (3/1)
Darcy’s equation, flow equations, well mechanics, source and types of contamination, mass transport equations, advection, dispersion, sorption, numerical modeling, nonaqueous phase liquids, and remediation methods.
Prerequisite(s): CE 325 , CE 451 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Corequisite(s): CE 456L/456.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 457 - Solid Waste Management (3)
Generation, storage, collection, transfer, transport, processing, recovery, and disposal of municipal solid waste.
Prerequisite(s): CE 351/351L , and BSCE or MSCE Major.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 465 - Geospatial Engineering Seminar (1)
Surveying ethics and liability. Laws pertaining to professional practice, surveying business and research practice. Functions of county offices. Planning and design of boundary, architects, ALTA, topographic, condominium and subdivision surveys and plans.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 322 , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 1 seminar.
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CE 471/471L - Architectural Engineering (AE) Interdisciplinary Design - Timber (3/1)
The interdisciplinary architectural-engineering design course with emphasis on timber as primary structural material. The teams of architects and engineers engage in design of real projects from conceptual design through design development phase in a progressive competition style with design reviews by reputable practicing engineers and architects.
Prerequisite(s): CE 433/433L .
Corequisite(s): CE 471L/471.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 472/472L - Architectural Engineering (AE) Interdisciplinary Design - Precast Concrete (3/1)
The interdisciplinary architectural-engineering design course with emphasis on precast concrete as primary structural material. The teams of architects and engineers engage in design of real projects from conceptual design through design development phase in a progressive competition style with design reviews by reputable practicing engineers and architects.
Prerequisite(s): CE 421 ; CE 422L ; and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 472L/472.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 476 - Bridge Design (4)
Structural analysis and design of modern bridge structures. Comprehensive study of influence lines and their application to moving loads. Application of AASHTO specifications to bridge design. Design of steel, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete bridge structures. Introduction to long span cable-stayed and suspension bridges. Aerodynamic performance of bridges under wind loads. Earthquake response of bridges. Bridge infrastructure, maintenance and rehabilitation.
Prerequisite(s): CE 406 or CE 421 ; and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 480/480L - Advanced Highway Design/Laboratory (3/1)
Advanced study of highway and street design, including geometry, drainage, soils, materials, and other topics. Development of design drawings using CAD design packages.
Prerequisite(s): CE 222/222L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 480L/480.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 482/482L - Subdivision Design/Laboratory (3/1)
Engineering and surveying methods in land use planning, design, and construction of subdivision development projects.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 305 or ETC 312/312L or (CE 222/222L and CE 332/332L ); and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 482L/482.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 484/484L - Geographical Information Systems/Laboratory (3/1)
Introduction to the theory of spatial information systems. Maps as information systems. Spatial information system theory and feedback. Design of data capture models. Design of data display and output models. Design of data storage and data manipulation models. Design of data dissemination models. The design of spatial information systems in engineering practice.
Prerequisite(s): CE 134/134L , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Corequisite(s): CE 484L/484.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CE 488 - Computer Methods of Structural Analysis (4)
Development of the flexibility and stiffness methods of structural analysis for trusses, beams, and frames, with emphasis on the stiffness method. Extension of the stiffness method to determine frequencies and mode shapes for use in the Uniform Building Code’s dynamic lateral force procedure. Use of a commercially-developed analysis program.
Prerequisite(s): CE 305 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 491 - Comprehensive Civil Engineering Design I (1)
Completion of a comprehensive design project that encompasses multiple disciplines within civil engineering. Projects are performed in student groups working under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite(s): CE 301 or CE 240 ; CE 305 ; CE 332/332L ; CE 362/362A ; BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major; and instructor consent.
Component(s): 1 seminar.
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CE 492 - Comprehensive Civil Engineering Design II (2)
Completion of a comprehensive design project that encompasses multiple disciplines within civil engineering. Projects are performed in student groups working under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite(s): CE 491 , and BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
Component(s): 2 seminars.
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CE 493 - Comprehensive Civil Engineering Design III (1)
Completion of a comprehensive design project that encompasses multiple disciplines within civil engineering. Projects are performed in student groups working under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite(s): CE 491 , and BSCE or MSCE major.
Component(s): 1 seminar.
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CE 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): BSCE, MSCE, or BSCET major.
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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CE 501 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics (4)
Matrices, eigenvalue problems, differential equations, partial differential equations, Fourier series and Fourier transforms.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in calculus of several variables, linear algebra and differential equations, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 502 - Applied Probability Concepts in Civil Engineering (4)
Modeling uncertainty in civil engineering projects. Probability theory and statistical techniques. Temporal and spatial sampling and estimation. Utility theory. Stochastic processes including Markov process. Queue theory and models. Monte Carlo simulation. Reliability and reliability based design. Applications of probability and statistics for risk assessment in civil engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in statistics, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 505 - GIS Applications in Civil Engineering (4)
Introduction to fundamental concepts and techniques of geographic information systems (GIS). GIS applications in transportation, environmental assessment, water resources management, geoenvironmental analyses and other areas in civil engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 510 - Theory of Plates and Shells (4)
Analysis of plates and shells; bending of thin plates. Fourier solution of simply supported rectangular plates; plates of various shapes and boundaries; plates subject to bending and in-plane membrane type forces; plates on elastic foundations, cylindrical shells, finite difference methods; finite element methods; SAP-2000 and its application to plates and shell-type structures.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in structural analysis, CE 501 , and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 517 - Advanced Steel Design (4)
Structural analysis and design of steel structures under static and earthquake loads. Ductility requirement on seismic design. Behavior and design of steel elements for global and local buckling. Plastic analysis and its application. Design code provisions for special moment resisting, braced, and eccentric braced frames. Design of composite beams. Design of connections. Load and resistance factor design (LRFD).
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in structural steel design, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 518 - Stability of Structures (4)
Stability of beam columns; elastic and inelastic buckling of straight columns; torsional buckling of bars; lateral buckling of beams; local buckling of plate elements; stability of frames.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in structural analysis, CE 501 , and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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CE 519 - Advanced Masonry Design (4)
Design and analysis of reinforced masonry structural elements including lintel beams, pilasters, and shear walls. Flexural strength, shear strength, stiffness, and ductility of reinforced masonry elements. Detailing of reinforcement and design of connections. Design for seismic loads. Procedures of both working stress design and strength design.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in masonry design, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 521 - Structural Dynamics (4)
Concepts of the dynamics of elastic bodies. The free and forced vibration response of single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Duhamel’s integral. Response spectra. Linearization of the equations of motion. Free- and forced- vibration response to continuous systems of longitudinal, transverse and torsional vibrations of structural elements.
Prerequisite(s): CE 501 or ARO 327 or ARO 406 and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 522 - Advanced Concrete Design (4)
Advanced design of building frame and shear wall structures. Design of slender columns and two-way slabs. Design of connections. Reinforced concrete system evaluation for seismic resistance including confinement and ductility requirement. Seismic design of shear walls.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in reinforced concrete design, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 523 - Prestressed Concrete Design (4)
Design of prestressed concrete structures. Methods of pre-stressing. Pretensioning and post-tensioning techniques. Properties of concrete and prestressing steels. Design for flexure, shear, torsion, camber and deflections. Design considerations on anchorage/bonding of cables/wire.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in reinforced concrete design, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 526 - Finite Element Analysis (4)
Theory and application of finite element analysis, topics covered in this course are focused on the structural engineering aspects of the FEM, which are: 1D elements, bars and beams; 2D elements, plates and shells; 3D elements, isoparametric elements; static and dynamic analysis; linear and nonlinear analysis; modeling issues and considerations; and commercial software usage.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in structural analysis; CE 501 or ARO 329 and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 528 - Earthquake-Resistant Design of Structures (4)
Introduction to fundamental concepts in seismic design of structures. Characterization of earthquakes for design. Time-history analysis. Response spectral analysis. Seismic performance of various structural systems. Basis for code design procedures. Force- and displacement-based design.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate courses in reinforced concrete design and structural steel design, CE 521 , and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 531 - Advanced Soil Mechanics I (4)
Soil as an engineering material. Stresses in soil and elastic responses to loading. Groundwater and seepage in soil; consolidation, secondary compression, and soil improvement methods to control settlement. Use of finite element seepage analysis.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 532 - Advanced Soil Mechanics II (4)
Shear strength of soils. Theories of lateral earth pressure. Use of numerical analysis software.
Prerequisite(s): CE 531 , and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 533/533L - Subsurface Investigation and Characterization/Laboratory (3/1)
Methods and techniques of investigating subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater conditions. Obtaining samples, in-situ and laboratory testing to determine engineering properties. Geophysical methods. Interpretation of field and laboratory results to develop engineering parameters for design.
Prerequisite(s): CE 532 , and graduate standing.
Corequisite(s): CE 533L/533.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. One 3-hour laboratory.
Note(s): Product fee required for CE 553L.
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CE 534 - Advanced Foundation Engineering (4)
Analysis and design of mat foundations. Analysis and design of deep foundations to resist both vertical and lateral loads. Soil-structure interaction.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in foundation engineering and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 536 - Earth Slope Engineering (4)
General slope stability concepts. Soil strength and groundwater conditions. Slope stability analysis methods. Stability charts. Field investigation and instrumentation for landslide problems. Uncertainties in slope stability analysis and quantitative risk analysis. Slope stabilization methods. Earth dam analysis and design.
Prerequisite(s): CE 532 , and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 538 - Rock Mechanics (4)
Properties of intact rock and discontinuities. Rock mass strength and deformability. In-situ rock stresses and their measurement. Groundwater flow in rock. Rock mass classification systems. Numerical methods. Analysis and design of rock slopes, tunnels, underground excavations, and rock foundations. Rock fall analysis and mitigation. Case histories in rock engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 540 - Earth Retaining Structures (4)
Lateral earth pressure. Analysis and design of retaining walls. Analysis and design of mechanically stabilized earth. Analysis and design of sheet pile walls both freestanding and anchored. Analysis and design of braced excavations and tiebacks.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 542 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering (4)
Introduction to seismology and earthquakes. Seismic hazard analysis. Wave propagation. Dynamic soil properties. Ground response analysis, local site effects, and design ground motions. Soil liquefaction. Seismic slope stability analysis. Seismic design of retaining walls. Remediation of seismic hazards.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 550 - Environmental and Water Resources Seminar (1)
Current research topics and engineering projects in the area of Environmental and Water Resources and related fields.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Component(s): 1 lecture.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
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CE 553 - Municipal Hydraulic Systems (4)
Planning, design, and analysis of various types of hydraulic systems used to deliver potable or irrigation water, collect sewage, and convey storm water. Computer modeling techniques for each of these systems that can be used for planning and design of new facilities, or the analysis of existing facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in hydrology and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 554 - Applied Hydrology (4)
Hydrology as it is applied to storm water management. Evaluation of the ever changing regulations associated with storm water quality. Use/develop stochastic and process based hydrologic and hydraulic models. Based on the water quality regulations, hydrologic analysis and hydraulic analysis, develop engineering solutions to the urban watershed.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in hydrology and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 560 - Unit Operation Processes (4)
The study of various physical, chemical and biological operations and processes used in the professional practice of environmental engineering (water treatment, wastewater treatment, and soil remediation). Topics covered will be selected from areas such as reactor hydrodynamics, oxidation-reduction, coagulation-flocculation, chemical precipitation, ion exchange, adsorption process, biological oxidation, anaerobic digestion, activated sludge.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in introduction to environmental engineering or water and wastewater engineering; undergraduate course in chemistry; and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 561 - Advanced Water Treatment (4)
Physical and chemical principles as applied to water treatment plant design. Advanced water treatment processes such as reverse osmosis, advanced oxidation, ion exchange, and ozonation will be considered in the design or improvement of water treatment facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in introduction to environmental engineering or water and wastewater engineering; undergraduate course in chemistry; and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 562 - Advanced Wastewater Treatment (4)
Principles of applied biotechnology used in various biological processes in wastewater treatment plant design. Advanced biological processes for BOD, nitrogen, and phosphorous removal, and membrane bioreactors will be considered in the design or improvement of wastewater treatment plants.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in introduction to environmental engineering or water and wastewater engineering; undergraduate course in chemistry; and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving
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CE 565 - River Mechanics (4)
Foundation for understanding sediment transport and erosion in the river environment. Topics include: sediment properties; resistance to flow; incipient motion and bedforms; sediment transport; reservoir sedimentation; and river restoration.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in hydraulics and hydrology, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 567 - Global Climate and Water Supply (4)
Intersection of global climate, water and energy topics. Discussion of the relationship between energy and water demand and cover current developments in research and technology related to climate, water, and energy. Application will focus on identifying the links between climate, water and energy and the stewardship of scientists, policy makers and society at large and on the efficient design of systems affected by climate.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in statistics, undergraduate course in fluid mechanics, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 569 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering (4)
Principles of integrated solid waste management. Elements include waste generation, storage, collection, transfer, transport, processing, recovery, and disposal of municipal solid waste and industrial waste. Comprehensive design of landfills will be performed.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in chemistry, undergraduate course in geotechnical engineering, undergraduate course in introduction to environmental engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 580 - Design of Transportation Facilities (4)
Advanced study of design of transportation facilities. It includes geometry, drainage, soils, materials, and other topics of streets and non-motorized facilities, highways, railroads, transit, and harbor/port facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in highway engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 582 - Traffic Flow Analysis (4)
Analysis of properties and models of the flow of vehicles in freeway and network situations. Macroscopic and microscopic perspectives of traffic flow. Study of traffic flow phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in highway engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 584 - Transportation Administration and Policy (4)
Examination of the institutions, legislation, and policies that govern transportation systems and their operations and development in the U.S. Federal, State, regional and local government involvement in transportation provision and protection. Public and private partnerships in support of transportation system development. Regulations, regulatory processes and mandates, and their effect on finance, system monitoring, environmental impact reviews, and other concerns.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in transportation engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 586 - Public Transportation (4)
Public transportation can be examined from three perspectives: system characteristics and technology, planning and operations, and management and finance. This course emphasizes the second aspect. Bus and rail transit are covered. Planning issues include stop and station location, routing and network design. Operational issues include scheduling, capacity, speed, dwell times, and others.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in transportation engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 588 - Pavement Design (4)
Pavement design: Layered elastic theory and stress distribution. Traffic loading and volume. Pavement materials. Drainage design. Pavement performance. Design of rigid pavement. Design of flexible pavements. Pavement preservation.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in soil mechanics or geotechnical engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 590 - Traffic Signal Control Design and Operations (4)
Introduction to traffic control systems. Types of traffic control methods. Warrants for placement of various intersection controls. Selection and placement of traffic control equipment. Signal system design and preparation of signal plans and specifications. Signal timing methods. Analysis of signalized intersection capacity and performance. Ramp metering.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 591 - Intelligent Transportation Systems (4)
Review of the history of ITS. Study of available ITS technologies and benefits of use. Assessment of ITS case studies.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 592 - Transportation Planning Analysis (4)
Transportation demand forecasting, including the traditional four-step process and activity-based methods. Analytical components of demand modeling. Demand modeling applications using computer software. Transportation and land use modeling, including the Lowry method and integrated approaches. Emissions analysis using the current version of the MOBILE model. Role of transportation planning methods in decision-making processes.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in transportation engineering, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 594 - Airport Engineering (4)
Introduction of aviation systems. The principal topics to be covered include aircraft performances, airport master plans, as well as planning and design of airside and landside airport facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in transportation engineering and graduate standing.
Corequisite(s): Undergraduate course in advanced highway design.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CE 595 - Traffic and Highway Safety (4)
Introduction to traffic and highway safety. Safety management system. Hazardous location identification. Diagnosis of road accident problem. Development of countermeasure treatments. Introduction to statistical software. Crash statistical modeling development. Observational before/after study for evaluation of safety performance.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem‐solving.
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CE 599/599A/599L - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Selected topics comprising new or experimental courses not otherwise offered. Each offering identified in the current schedule and on the student’s transcript.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing and as announced.
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CE 690 - Research Methods (1)
Emphasis on how to do applied research in civil engineering. It covers the entire research process including: 1) identifying research problems or issues, 2) formulating strategies for solving problems, 3) writing proposals, 4) developing plans and schedules, 5) conducting research, and 6) writing papers and reports. It also discusses strategies and methodologies effective in each phase of the research process.
Prerequisite(s): Good academic standing and graduate standing.
Component(s): 1 seminar.
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CE 695 - Master’s Project (2)
Individual and independent work based on the project proposal, plan and scheduled approved by advisor. Regular meetings and discussions with advisor.
Prerequisite(s): CE 690 ; advancement to candidacy; good academic standing; graduate standing; and completion of approved project proposal.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
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CE 696 - Master’s Thesis (2-3)
Individual and independent research work based on the project proposal, plan and scheduled approved by advisor. Regular meetings and discussions with advisor.
Prerequisite(s): CE 690 ; advancement to candidacy; completion of an approved project proposal; and graduate standing.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
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CE 699 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)
Continued work on a Master’s Project or Thesis after a student has completed the number of required units of CE 695 or CE 696 . This course permits such students to remain in residency during the graduation quarter.
Prerequisite(s): CE 695 or CE 696 ; and graduate standing.
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Chemistry The notations F, W, Sp, Su, and even or odd indicate which quarter(s) of even or odd numbered calendar years the course is normally offered. Courses not designated “even” or “odd” are offered each year. Some courses may be taken with the consent of the instructor. |
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CHM 101/101L - Consumer Chemistry (3/1)
Introduction to atoms, molecules and bondings. Petrochemicals, plastics and fibers. Air and water pollution. Body chemistry, foods, drugs and poisons. Chemical and nuclear energy. Not open to students who have credit for CHM 103/103A or CHM 121 .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
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CHM 103/103A - Fundamentals of Chemistry (3/1)
Atoms, molecules and physical states of matter. Important classes of chemical compounds and chemical reactions. Experimentation as the approach to solving problems of natural phenomena. Not open to students who have credit for CHM 121 .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 recitation.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 115 - General Chemistry for Engineers (4)
This course is intended to provide engineering students with a background in important concepts and principles of chemistry. Topics include atomic theory, structure and bonding, stoichiometry, gases, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics, and their applications to engineering. Prerequisite: MAT 105 or MAT 106 or equivalent minimum placement score on the appropriate MDPT. Recommended: high school chemistry or CHM 103/103A .
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: MAT 105 or MAT 106 or equivalent minimum placement score on the appropriate MDPT.
Recommended: high school chemistry or CHM 103/103A .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
When Offered: F, Sp
Note(s): Only selected majors in Engineering may use this course to satisfy their general chemistry requirement: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Engineering Technology.
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CHM 121 - General Chemistry (3)
Atomic theory of structure and bonding, chemical equations, gas laws, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, states of matter, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics and their applications to chemistry, physics, and engineering sciences. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1 in combination with laboratory course.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last 3 quarters, a minimum placement score on the appropriate MDPT; or within last 18 months either 550 or higher on the SAT I or II or 23 or higher on the ACT; or minimum grade of C in MAT 12 ,MAT 105 , MAT 106 , MAT 112 , MAT 114 , MAT 115 , MAT 116 , MAT 120 , MAT 125 , MAT 130 , MAT 191 or STA 120 .
Corequisite(s): CHM 121L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Note(s): Completion of high school Chemistry is recommended.
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CHM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany General Chemistry lecture series. Experiments in basic quantitative analysis techniques, gas measurements, acid-base, pH, and redox titrations, electrochemistry, kinetics, thermo-dynamics, and ionic equilibria and qualitative analysis procedures. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1, in combination with lecture course, and B3.
Corequisite(s): CHM 121 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory. Product fee required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 122 - General Chemistry (3)
Atomic theory of structure and bonding, chemical equations, gas laws, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, states of matter, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics and their applications to chemistry, physics, and engineering sciences. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1 in combination with laboratory course.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CHM 121 .
Corequisite(s): CHM 122L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany General Chemistry lecture series. Experiments in basic quantitative analysis techniques, gas measurements, acid-base, pH, and redox titrations, electrochemistry, kinetics, thermo-dynamics, and ionic equilibria and qualitative analysis procedures. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1, in combination with lecture course, and B3.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CHM 121L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 122 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory. Product fee required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 123 - General Chemistry (3)
Atomic theory of structure and bonding, chemical equations, gas laws, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, states of matter, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics and their applications to chemistry, physics, and engineering sciences. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1 in combination with laboratory course.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CHM 122 .
Corequisite(s): CHM 123L (not required for CHE majors).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. Product fee required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 123L - General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany General Chemistry lecture series. Experiments in basic quantitative analysis techniques, gas measurements, acid-base, pH, and redox titrations, electrochemistry, kinetics, thermo-dynamics, and ionic equilibria and qualitative analysis procedures. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1, in combination with lecture course, and B3.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C- in CHM 122L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 123 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory. Product fee required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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CHM 201 - Elements of Organic Chemistry (3)
The fundamental concepts of organic chemistry with emphasis on practical applications. For students who are required to take one quarter of organic chemistry. Not open for credit to chemistry majors.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 122 /CHM 122L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
Note(s): Not open for credit to chemistry majors.
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CHM 210 - Chemistry in Life, Civilization and the World (4)
A study of the impact of chemistry on life, civilization, and the world. How applications of chemical knowledge, science and technology affect the human experience. Chemistry as a central science of technology. Benefits and risks of science and technology.
Prerequisite(s): One course each in GE Areas 2A, B, and C.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 221/221L - Quantitative Analysis (2/2)
Fundamentals of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Acid-base concepts and pH calculations. Statistical concepts including data reduction and error analysis. Focus on laboratory work, with class discussion supplying supporting theory.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of D in CHM 123 /CHM 123L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories. Students are advised to take 221/221L as soon as possible after completing CHM 123 /CHM 123L . Product fee required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 250L - Elements of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Introduction to general techniques of the organic laboratory for the separation, purification and identification of organic substances. Survey of the laboratory preparation and reactions of different functional groups with emphasis on the practical application.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 122 /CHM 122L .
Pre or Corequisite(s): Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CHM 201 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory. Not open for credit to chemistry majors.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 256L - Glassblowing (1)
Fundamental techniques of laboratory glassblowing. A practical course to teach students to construct and repair special pieces of glass apparatus used in advanced chemistry courses and senior project work.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory, scheduled by arrangement.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 260 - Molecular Modeling in Chemistry (4)
Conformational analysis of organic molecules and visualization of their properties using molecular mechanics. Illustration of structure determinations, energies, and related background principles. Unifying theme is the coupling of computational predictions with experimental results.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 314 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
When Offered: F, Sp
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CHM 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Instruction is by lecture, laboratory or a combination.
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CHM 301/301A - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (3/1)
Thermodynamic properties of chemical species and their application; kinetics, measurements of physical properties of molecules. Not open to students whose majors require CHM 304/304A or CHM 311 .
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 recitation.
When Offered: F, Sp
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CHM 304/304A - Elements of Physical Chemistry (3/1)
A two-quarter sequence of physical chemistry covering properties of gases, chemical thermodynamics, solutions, electrochemistry, reaction kinetics, and atomic and molecular structure.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 116 , CHM 123 , PHY 133 , or their equivalents.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 recitation for 304.
When Offered: F, W
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CHM 305 - Elements of Physical Chemistry (3)
A two-quarter sequence of physical chemistry covering properties of gases, chemical thermodynamics, solutions, electrochemistry, reaction kinetics, and atomic and molecular structure.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 or ME 301 or CHM 304/304A (Lecture Component ONLY).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W
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CHM 306 - History and Philosophy of Chemistry (4)
The history of chemistry from antiquity to the present, milestones in the development of chemistry and their impact on science and technology. How the chemistry way of knowing (using the scientific method) differs from that used in other disciplines. The philosophical atmosphere in which a particular chemist lived and its limiting or directing influence on the making of that chemist.
Component(s): 3 lectures per week, 1 recitation.
When Offered: W
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CHM 311 - Physical Chemistry (3)
Properties of gases, kinetic molecular theory, chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, colloids and macromolecules. To be taken in sequence. Required for certification by the American Chemical Society.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 216 or MAT 224 , CHM 123 and PHY 133 /PHY 133L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, Su
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CHM 312 - Physical Chemistry (3)
Properties of gases, kinetic molecular theory, chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, colloids and macromolecules. To be taken in sequence. Required for certification by the American Chemical Society.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123 , MAT 216 or MAT 224 , PHY 133 /PHY 133L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: W, Su
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CHM 313 - Physical Chemistry (3)
Properties of gases, kinetic molecular theory, chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, colloids and macromolecules. To be taken in sequence. Required for certification by the American Chemical Society.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 or ME 301 , CHM 304/304A (lecture component) or CHM 311 or PHY 333 , and CHM 312 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, F
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CHM 314 - Organic Chemistry (3)
Modern concepts of chemical bonding, molecular structure, principles of stereochemistry and conformation, reaction mechanisms and synthetic pathways. All common classes and substituents of organic compounds treated. Carbohydrates, heterocyclics and other biologically significant compounds may be introduced. To be taken in sequence (CHM 314, CHM 315 , CHM 316 ).
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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