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CHEM 0085 - DRUGS AND THE HUMAN BODY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Course is designed primarily for students with no prior chemistry background, but who still want to learn about the interactions of drugs with the human body. The course deals with the sources and regulation of drugs, what happens to drugs after they enter the body, and the characteristic effects of high use/high abuse drugs. By the end of the course, students should have a better appreciation of the concept of risk/benefit ratio, which applies to all medications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CHEM 0105 - PREPARATION GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course in designed for those students who intend to take general chemistry 1 and general chemistry 2, but whose mathematical or chemistry backgrounds are judged by their advisors and the placement exam to be relatively weak. The course imphasizes stoichiometry (chemical calculations), chemical equations, gas laws, elementary atomic structure and periodic properties of elements.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CHEM 0111 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
General chemistry 1 and 2 comprise a two-term introduction to the fundamental properties of matter. General chemistry 1 covers stoichiometry, the properties of solids, liquids and gases. Thermochemistry and the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0105 or Math Placement Score (56 or greater); CREQ: CHEM 0113 or JENGR Program
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CHEM 0112 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
General chemistry 1 and 2 comprise a two-term introduction to the fundamental properties of matter. General chemistry 2 covers kinetics, coordination chemistry, redox reactions, chemical equilibrium and thermodynamics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0111 or 0110, and MATH 0002 or Math Placement Score (61 or greater); CREQ: CHEM 0114
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CHEM 0113 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A laboratory course designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in general chemistry 1.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 0111
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CHEM 0114 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A laboratory course designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in general chemistry 2.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0111 and 0113; CREQ: CHEM 0112
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CHEM 0115 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2 FOR ENGINEERS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
THIS IS THE SECOND COURSE IN A TWO-TERM INTRODUCTION TO THE FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER COVERING PROPERTIES OF SOLUTIONS, THERMODYNAMICS, KINETICS, CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM, COORDINATION CHEMISTRY, REDOX REACTIONS AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY. THE LABORATORY COURSE WILL AUGMENT AND CLARIFY THE CONCEPTS PRESENTED IN BOTH GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1 AND 2 WITH A FOCUS ON APPLICATIONS RELATED TO ENGINEERING.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0111; CREQ: JENGR Program
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CHEM 0190 - CHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introductory course designed primarily for students in the health professions. Stresses general concepts of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 0192
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CHEM 0192 - CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS LABORATORY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This lab is designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in chemistry for the health professions lecture.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 0190
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CHEM 0230 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course is for those biology students who select the terrestrial ecology option and secondary education biology. Using biological examples, basic concepts of organic chemistry are introduced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (CHEM 0112 and 0114) or 0120; CREQ: CHEM 0235
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CHEM 0231 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is the first part of a two-term sequence. It introduces the nomenclature, structure and chemistry of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and alcohols. Emphasis is placed on stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and multi-step organic synthesis including carbon-carbon bond formation to broaden and strengthen the understanding of the overall framework of organic chemistry.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (CHEM 0112 and 0114) or 0120 or 0115; CREQ: CHEM 0233
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CHEM 0232 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is the second part of a two-term organic chemistry sequence. It deals with the synthesis and reactions of ethers and epoxides, benzene and its derivatives, aldehydes and ketones, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives and enolate chemistry. Advanced reaction mechanisms and multi-step organic synthesis are emphasized. A significant portion of this course also covers the structural elucidation of organic compounds using modern spectrometry and proton and carbon NMR Spectroscopy.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0231 or 0310; CREQ: CHEM 0234 or JCHE-BSE Plan
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CHEM 0233 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This laboratory course is designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in organic chemistry 1 (CHEM 0231). Experiments introduce simple synthetic procedures with particular emphasis on the practice and theory of separations (chromatography, distillation, extraction and recrystallization).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 0231 or 0310
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CHEM 0234 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This laboratory course is designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in organic chemistry 2 (CHEM 0232). It stresses structure elucidation, synthesis, separations and unknown determinations.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 0232
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CHEM 0235 - FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A laboratory course designed to augment and clarify the concepts presented in fundamentals of organic chemistry. Experiments stress mainly, but not exclusively, techniques and simple synthetic procedures.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0112 or 0120 or 0115; CREQ: CHEM 0230
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CHEM 0325 - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course and its lab are concerned with the treatment of equilibria that are of analytical importance and with introduction to basic methods of chemical analysis.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (CHEM 0112 and 0114) or CHEM 0120 and MATH 0004
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CHEM 1131 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Modern bonding theories are developed to the level that permits some understanding of the effects of structure and bonding on chemical properties. Periodic relationships are discussed and applied to selected families of elements. Emphasis is placed on those aspects of structure, bonding and periodic relationships that are helpful in unifying a large body of chemical knowledge. Selected topics of current interest in inorganic chemistry are discussed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0232 or 320; CREQ: CHEM 1132 or 1133
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CHEM 1133 - SYNTHESIS & CHARACTERIZATION LAB
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Laboratory focuses on various methods used to prepare and characterize organic and inorganic species. Representative examples of transition metal coordination complexes, organo metallic and main group compounds and organic compounds with medicinal applications are prepared & characterized. Spectroscopic, electrochemical and physical methods are employed to examine reaction kinetics, study molecular dynamics and for structural characterization. Equal emphasis on theory and application. Selected preparations from the current organic, medicinal and inorganic literature are included.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (CHEM 0232 and 0234) or (CHEM 0320 and 0340); CREQ: CHEM 1131
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CHEM 1291 - CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
Minimum Credits: 6
Maximum Credits: 6
This course is taught at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Required for and restricted to medical technology students enrolled in the CMMC program.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CHEM 1321 - BIOCHEMISTRY 1
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is the first course of a two-semester sequence covering the chemistry of life. It covers protein structure, protein function and central metabolism.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0232; CREQ: CHEM 1323
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CHEM 1322 - BIOCHEMISTRY 2
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of biochemistry 1. This course covers metabolism and the flow of genetic information.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 1321
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CHEM 1323 - BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A laboratory course to accompany the biochemistry 1 lecture. The course covers basic biochemical techniques with different sorts of macromolecules.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0232 and 0234; CREQ: 1321
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CHEM 1327 - INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
The lecture emphasizes the theory of operation of various instrument based techniques of chemical analysis. The accompanying laboratory covers the operation of specific instruments. Offered in alternate years.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0232 and 0234 (or CHEM 0230 and 0235) and CHEM 0325
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CHEM 1341 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is the first of a two-term sequence; a mathematically based introduction to quantum mechanics. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, molecular spectroscopy, group theory of symmetry, and statistical mechanics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: PHYS 0152 and MATH 0231
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CHEM 1342 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 2
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is the second of a two-term sequence; it rigorously deals with the theory and application of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: PHYS 0152 and MATH 0231; CREQ: CHEM 1343 or JBIOCHM-BS Plan
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CHEM 1343 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
Experiments are designed to illustrate physiochemical principles and techniques and to supplement the lecture course by covering material not covered there in detail. This course involves significant laboratory report writing, and use of existing software packages, including: spreadsheets, molecular modeling, mathematical analysis and statistical analysis.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CHEM 1342 or CHEM 1341
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CHEM 1351 - GREEN CHEMISTRY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course follows the rapidly growing field of green chemistry, also termed sustainable chemistry. The factors that make green chemistry possible today and essential for the future are presented. The effects of chemistry on the environment are investigated. The principles of green chemistry are studied by looking at important historical cases and current research. Topics include evaluation methods for environmental and human health impact, alternative reagents, green chemical synthesis, green chemical products, and economic advantages to green chemistry. Critical analysis of the primary literature is emphasized.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad LG/SU3 Basis
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CHEM 1360 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Designed to give the student an opportunity to investigate a topic in some depth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CHEM 1371 - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
Research directed by a member of the chemistry faculty. Approximately four hours per week per credit.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CE 0110 - COMPUTER METHODS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course emphasizes the mathematics and problem-solving skills necessary to be an intelligent user of a variety of computational tools for engineering analysis. The first portion of the course focuses on linear algebra within the context of engineering problems. Concepts of numerical linear algebra are then introduced, followed by a brief introduction to additional discrete analysis tools such as numerical approximation and signal processing. Lastly, through the introduction of cad software and an individual term project, students are taught how to independently gain familiarity and confidence with engineering software.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: ENGR 0018 or ET 0030 and MATH 0241
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CE 1105 - MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The nature, physical properties, including environmental aspects of civil engineering construction materials are discussed. This course has a laboratory component.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: ENGR 0142
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CE 1220 - SURVEYING & LAND DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduction to the use of modern surveying instruments, equipment and measurement methods. Emphasis is on field work; measuring a given traverse and locating the control data for making a topographic map. Other topics include construction, route, and boundary control surveys. Introduction to site development and mapping using a cad system.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENGR 0017 or (ET 0023 and ET 0011) and CE 0110
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CE 1330 - INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to linear analysis of statically determinate, and indeterminate structural systems.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 1271 and ENGR 0142 and CE 0110
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CE 1402 - FLUID MECHANICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A first course in fluid mechanics discussing basic principles and methods for studying static and dynamic behavior of fluids. In the laboratory students conduct experiments on fluid flow in pipes and open channels.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENGR 0142; CREQ: MATH 1271
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CE 1503 - INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGRNG
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Fundamentals of environmental science and engineering as applied to water and wastewater treatment, air quality control, and solid and hazardous waste management.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0112 or CHEM 0115
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CE 1703 - TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Study of transportation systems including planning, analysis, design and management. Emphasis is placed on traffic volumes, speed-flow-density relationships, highway safety, capacity analysis and level of service, intersection control, forecasting travel demand, evaluating alternatives, environmental and social considerations, and transportation systems management. The laboratory component focuses on spot speed, traffic volume, travel delay, parking, and accident studies. The highway capacity software is utilized in the design of signals and in the traffic analysis of highway segments and intersections.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENGR 0020 and CE 0110
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CE 1811 - PRINCIPLES OF SOIL MECHANICS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Basic soil properties, permeability, capillarity and frost action, compaction, stresses in soil masses, two-dimensional seepage, compressibility, stress-strain-time behavior, and shear strength. Course includes a laboratory component.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENGR 0142
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CET 0020 - ELEMENTARY SURVEYING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduction to the use of modern surveying instruments, equipment and measurement methods. Emphasis is on the field work in measuring a given traverse and locating the control data for making a topographic map. Other topics include construction, route, and boundary control surveys.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0023
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CET 0021 - CIVIL COMPUTATIONS AND DESIGN
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Continuation of surveying principles and calculations experienced in elementary surveying. Introduction into site development and mapping using a cad system. Other computer aided analysis and design methods will be presented.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0011 and 0030 and CET 0020
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CET 1111 - STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Application of principles of mechanics in the design of steel beams, tension and compression members, beam columns, bolted and welded connections. The lastest AISC-IRFD specification is used.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0011 and 0053 and 0054
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CET 1112 - REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Concrete strength design and behavior of beams, columns, slabs, footings, and retaining structures using current ACI code requirements.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0011 and 0053 and 0054
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CET 1113 - ADVANCED STRUCTURES
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate trusses, beams, and frames. Design using the AISC-IRFD specifications for continuous and composite beams, frames, and plate girders. Classical methods of analysis such as slope-deflection and virtual work are emphasized. Other topics include influence lines, deflections and approximate methods of analysis.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0030 and 0053 and 0054 and CET 1111
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CET 1121 - HIGHWAY SURVEYING AND DESIGN
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Highway location surveys, geometric design and construction stakeout. Emphasis is placed upon the design of horizontal and vertical alignments from field surveys and topographic maps. Elements of design include horizontal circular and spiral curves, super elevation, vertical profiles, vertical parabolic curves, cross-sections, earthwork quantities, and drainage. The Land Development Desktop (LDD) is utilized in the planning and design process including preparation of design plans for a semester long highway project.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CET 0020 and 0021 and 1123 and 1140
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CET 1123 - TRANSPORTATION
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Study of transportation systems including planning, analysis, design and management. Emphasis is placed on traffic volumes, speed-flow-density relationships, highway safety, capacity analysis and level of service, intersection control, forecasting travel demand, evaluating alternatives, environmental and social considerations, and transportation systems management. The lab focuses on spot speed, traffic volume, travel delay, parking and accident studies. The highway capacity software is utilized in the design of signals and in the traffic analysis of highway segments and intersections.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CET 0021 and ET 0023 and 0054
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CET 1124 - PAVEMENT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Study of properties and tests of asphaltic materials, pavement design and management. Emphasis is placed on superpave mix design; pavement stresses; design of flexible and rigid pavements using methods by Asphalt Institute (AI), American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and Portland Cement Association (PCA). Other topics include classification and treatment of soil, subsurface drainage, condition surveys, pavement distress and maintenance, and roadway management systems. Current policies from AASHTO and PennDot are incorporated.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: CET 1123 and 1131
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CET 1131 - SOIL ENGINEERING
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Topics include the identification and classification of soils, the hydraulic properties, consolidation characteristics and shear strength properties of soils, techniques of subsurface investigation, and the geology of natural deposits. The effects of soil conditions on the construction process are discussed.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0053 and 0054
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CET 1132 - FOUNDATION DESIGN
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Geotechnical aspects of foundation design including determination of ultimate and allowable bearing capacities for shallow foundations on soil and rock, design and construction of pile foundations and drilled caissons, earth pressure theories, retaining wall stability and design details, anchored bulkheads, sheet pile walls and excavation bracing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CET 1131
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CET 1140 - HYDROLOGY & HYDRAULICS ENGNRNG
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
A study of the basic principles of hydrology and hydraulics and their application to the solution of water resources problems. Topics include the hydrologic cycle; rainfall runoff relationships, analysis and design of detention facilities, open channels, reservoir routing and channel routing.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CET 1144
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CET 1141 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to causes of pollution in the environment and related engineering solutions. Areas of investigation include water supply, wastewater, solid wastes, and air pollution. Methods of abating present pollution and planning to avoid future pollution are investigated.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0111 and ET 0023 and Math 0221 or 0220
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CET 1142 - WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
A problem-oriented course in which the water supply and wastewater system needs for a community are determined. A water supply system and a distribution system are designed. The various unit operations of water treatment and wastewater treatment plants are also designed. A water chemistry laboratory and problem solving recitation period are included in the course.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: Chem 0111 and ET 0023 and CET 1140
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CET 1144 - HYDRAULICS LABORATORY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Laboratory and field activities in conjunction and association with CET 1140.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CET 1140
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CET 1151 - MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Acquaints the student with the practical difficulties in the selection, testing, and use of construction materials in relation to function, environment, and cost. Major emphasis on aggregate, Portland Cement, concrete additives, and bituminous materials in civil engineering works. Problems associated with concrete and bituminous mixtures and methods of mix design are included. Current materials-testing techniques are utilized in the laboratory. Material applications of masonry are introduced.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0053
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CET 1152 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PRACTICE
Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
Fundamental management principles for construction contracting, project organization and planning, scheduling and control with CPM techniques, estimating, bonding, material, labor, insurance and equipment utilization.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CET 1151
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CET 1183 - SOPHOMORE SEMINAR FALL
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Speakers discuss a variety of subjects related to the civil engineering profession.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CET 1184 - SOPHOMORE SEMINAR SPRING
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Speakers discuss a variety of subjects related to the civil engineering profession.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CET 1185 - JUNIOR SEMINAR FALL
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Speakers discuss a variety of subjects related to the civil engineering profession.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CET 1186 - JUNIOR SEMINAR SPRING
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Speakers discuss a variety of subjects related to the civil engineering profession.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CET 1187 - SENIOR SEMINAR FALL
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Speakers discuss a variety of subjects related to the civil engineering profession.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CET 1188 - SENIOR SEMINAR SPRING
Minimum Credits: 0
Maximum Credits: 0
Speakers discuss a variety of subjects related to the civil engineering profession.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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CET 1195 - SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
A written proposal detailing the functional specifications for a project and the time schedule for completion will be submitted. After approval of the proposal by the faculty, a faculty advisor will be assigned and the senior project is begun. To be completed in the next to last term.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CET 1196 - SPECIAL PROJECT INTERNSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
Internship designed to give the student an opportunity to study a particular aspect of the discipline in some depth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CET 1197 - SPECIAL PROJECT-DIRECTED STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
Directed study designed to give the student an opportunity to study a particular aspect of the discipline in some depth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CET 1198 - SPECIAL PROJECT-INDEPENDENT STDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 4
Independent study designed to give the student an opportunity to study a particular aspect of the discipline in some depth.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CET 1199 - SENIOR PROJECT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Employs previously learned material in civil engineering technology. The project involves design and analysis of a new or modified civil engineering project or system with demonstrated feasibility.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CET 1195
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CAS 0001 - UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course is designed to help students maximize their potential for academic success in college by presenting various methods and procedures for successful management of their college learning experience. The course is intended to provide participants an opportunity to learn, adopt, and adapt techniques, strategies, and skills to enhance their college success. The course will center on academic content and readings assigned by the instructor. Registration in this course is restricted to students who have successfully completed fewer than 15 credits. A student who fails this course is required to repeat it prior to progressing beyond 30 credits.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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CAS 0906 - MASTERING COLLEGE
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course is designed to help students maximize their potential for academic success in college by presenting various methods and procedures for successful management of their college learning experience. The course is intended to provide participants an opportunity to learn, adopt, and adapt techniques, strategies, and skills to enhance their college success.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CAS 1917 - DIRECTED STUDY: FOCUS GROUP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
This course examines the academic and psychological components of effective college learning. Students will explore their identities as learners and build skills to maximize academic potential.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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Communication: Rhetoric & Communication |
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COMMRC 0025 - ESL SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Workshop
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 0030 - INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An introduction to communication theory with consideration given to how theoretical stances relate to areas of communication study including: interpersonal communication, small group communication, mass communication, organizational communication, and gender issues in communication.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0052 - PUBLIC SPEAKING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduction to the composition, delivery and critical analysis of informative and persuasive speeches.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0083 - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An analysis of various foreign cultures and U.S. Subcultures focusing on communication behavior. Attitudes held by each group and problems which may arise in exchange of ideas between groups are studied.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0320 - MASS COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of mass communication research and to the history and development of various media (TV., Radio, newspapers, magazines, etc.).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0500 - ARGUMENT
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is designed to acquaint students with fundamental principles of argumentation through the use of elementary debating techniques and strategies. Students will participate in several in-class debates on a question of policy.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0600 - THEORIES OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course introduces students to the conceptualization, theories, and models of interpersonal (between two people) relationships involving face-to-face and mediated interactions.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0650 - THEORIES OF PERSUASION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Survey of 21st century theories of persuasion, with analysis of research about how the spoken word and the visual image influence public belief and action.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 0700 - COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The research methods course will provide an overview of different research methodologies, which are utilized within the communication discipline. The course will present a foundational base of theory through lecture, and encourage students to apply their knowledge through in-class exercises. A large portion of the in-class exercises will ask students to analyze and interpret data through the use of statistical software. Students will also be expected to read and present critiques of communication research articles. As a final project students will be able to present their cumulative understanding of the research process through a group project. In groups, students will design a study that employs one of the major methodologies discussed in this class (i.e. Experiments, survey, content analyses etc.). The groups will formulate a research question/hypothesis, develop an instrument for data collection, collect data, analyze data, and present the results in a poster presentation at the end of the semester.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030 and MATH 0001 or Math Placement Score (46 or greater)
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COMMRC 1107 - GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
In-depth exploration of the communication of women and men in society in such settings as families, friendships, schools, organizations, and media.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030
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COMMRC 1124 - RHETORICAL CRITICISM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Designed to help students become acquainted with contemporary methods of rhetorical criticism through a combination of lecture, discussion and practical applications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ENGCMP 0004 or 0006
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COMMRC 1131 - ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
An overview of the relationship between communication and organizing processes, with an emphasis on theories, principles and practices of organizational communication as well as organizational research methodology.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1132 - POLITICAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Analysis of methods of symbol use in the political arena and in public policy debates.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1133 - INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
LMC is a marketing approach that emphasizes coordination and syncronization of all communication that has the potential to influence the consumer about a brand. Students will expand their knowledge of marketing models and tactics applicable to advertising and public relations.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 1134 - SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examination of communication principles, theories and behaviors relevant to small group formation, dynamics and decision making.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1135 - MEDICAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines how communication within the medical relationship determines the effectiveness of health-related decision-making, information exchange, and treatments
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 1136 - NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examination of nonverbal communication channels including physical characteristics and movements of communicators, as well as spatial and environmental influences on the communication process.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1139 - MEDIA CRITICISM
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Advanced analysis of the messages, formats and implications of media texts, applying various theories of contemporary media criticism.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: (ENGCMP 0004 or 0006) and COMMRC 0320
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COMMRC 1144 - VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is a survey of several theoretical perspectives on visual communication. Students can expect to learn broad and diverse approaches to visual perception, reception and persuasion. Learning will come from readings, comics, graphic design, film, photography and other viewings and applications of visual rhetoric.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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COMMRC 1733 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examines a specific communications topic which varies each time this course is offered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030
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COMMRC 1902 - INDEPENDENT STUDY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Provides an opportunity for qualified undergraduate students, under the guidance of a classroom teacher, to have a first-hand experience with peer mentoring and classroom instruction as a uta. Participation is by instructor invitation only.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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COMMRC 1903 - COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 12
Internships provide practical work experience related to the student’s course of study. Placement of students in community agencies, offices, etc., For training and experience in communication applications.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Internship
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
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COMMRC 1950 - COMMUNICATION CAPSTONE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on research in communication. After a brief introduction of basic concepts, selected methodologies will be examined. Students will engage in individual research projects, utilizing one of these methodologies. Students will submit a written report as well as give a public oral presentation of their original research.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Directed Studies
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: COMMRC 0030 and COMMRC 0052 and COMMRC 0700 and COMMRC 1124
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Computer Engineering Technology |
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CPET 1078 - COMPUTER NETWORKS LABORATORY
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
Lab will accompany computer networks.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
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CPET 1178 - COMPUTER NETWORKS
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Introduction and overview computer network, data transmission techniques, ISO open system interconnection model, switching techniques and protocols such as CSMA, Token Ring, etc., Application layer and network applications, transport layer, network layer and routing, link layer and lan, wireless and mobile networks, computer networking in practice, network analysis techniques, queuing systems, throughput delay analysis, and network management.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: ET 0031 and EET 1161
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CPET 1195 - SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
A written proposal, functional specification, time schedule, and block diagram will be submitted. After approval of the proposal by the faculty, a faculty advisor is assigned and the senior project is begun.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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CPET 1197 - ADVANCED TOPICS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Directed study or independent study designed to give the student an opportunity to study a particular aspect of the discipline in some depth. Admission is by consultation with and permission of the departmental faculty.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Independent Study
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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CPET 1199 - SENIOR PROJECT
Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
Employs previously learned material in electrical engineering technology. The project involves design and analysis of a new or modified electrical circuit or system with verifiable feasibility. Projects may be on an individual or group basis, either interdepartmental or intradepartmental in organization.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
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CS 0015 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course is primarily intended for business majors who wish to become familiar with microcomputer applications to business. Visual basic programming is presented as a vehicle for the development of computer-based problem-solving skills.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: MATH 0001 or Math Placement Score (46 or greater); CREQ: CS 0016
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CS 0016 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany introduction to computer programming lecture.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0015
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CS 0045 - ALGORITHMS AND INFORMATION STRUCTURES APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany introduction to information structures.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0455
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CS 0046 - COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany computer systems architecture.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0456
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CS 0047 - ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS APPLICATIONS
Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
An application course to accompany advanced programming concepts.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Credit Laboratory
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: CS 0457
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