CITE Course Descriptions
Undergraduate Courses
Computer Science
CS 110 Computer Science I. 3 hrs. I, II.
Object-oriented and algorithmic problem solving principles and techniques, programming with classes in an integrated programming environment, and program debugging. 2 lec-2 lab.(PR: Computer Science Major, or Pre-Computer Science major, or math ACT 23; and concurrent PR: (MTH 127 and MTH 122) or (MTH 130 and MTH 122) or MTH 132 or MTH 229 or MTH 229H)
CS 120 Computer Science II. 3 hrs. I, II.
Object-oriented analysis and design, advanced programming with classes, arrays, strings, sorting, searching, I/O, GUI development, system life cycle and software development methodologies. 2 lec-2 lab. (PR: Computer Science Major, or Pre-Computer Science major, or math ACT 23; and CS110 and concurrent PR: (MTH 127 and MTH 122) or (MTH 130 and MTH 122) or MTH 132 or MTH 229 or MTH 229H)
CS 210 Algorithm Analysis and Design. 3 hrs. I, II.
Data structures including stacks, queues, lists, trees, graphs, priority queues, and dictionaries. Brute force, divide and conquer, recursion, greedy, dynamic programming, and backtracking algorithm design techniques. (PR: CS 120 and MTH 220)
CS 280-283 Special Topics. 1-4 hrs. I, II, S.
CS 300 Programming Languages. 3 hrs. II.
Comparative study of the concepts found in contemporary programming languages. Emphasis is on design and evaluation of a language in terms of its features and their implementation. (PR: CS 210)
CS 305 Software Engineering I. 3 hrs. I.
Software engineering topics including: engineering software-intensive systems, software engineering paradigms, requirements specification, object-oriented analysis and design, human-computer interaction, and user interface design. (PR: MTH 220 and CS 210)
CS 310 Software Engineering II. 3 hrs. II.
Continuation of CS 305. Software construction, versioning and configuration, testing, change control, software reliability and quality assurance. (PR: CS 305)
CS 315 Software Quality Assurance. 3 hrs.
Testing techniques and validation of system requirements. Design reviews and code inspections; unit, integration, system, regression, load, stress, user acceptance, and regression testing; statistical testing; test strategies and project metrics. (PR: CS 310 and MTH 345)
CS 320 Internetworking. 3 hrs. I.
Principles and issues in interconnecting multiple physical networks into a coordinated system, operation of Internet protocols in the interconnected environment, and design of applications to operate in this environment. (PR: CS 210)
CS 330 Operating Systems. 3 hrs. I.
Modern operating systems design and implementation: multi-tasking and time sharing, concurrency and synchronization, interprocess communication, resource scheduling, memory management, deadlocks, I/O, file systems, and security. (PR: CS 210)
CS 340 Cyber Security. 3 hrs. II.
Concepts and issues in physical and cyber security; technological vulnerabilities found in operating systems, database servers, Web servers, Internet, and local area networks; developing defensive and offensive security measures. (PR: CS 320 and CS 330)
CS 350 Database Engineering. 3 hrs. II.
Rigorous and comprehensive introduction to relational database theory and applications: data modeling, normalization, transaction processing, relational algebra, SQL, data server internals, query optimization, database programming and Internet applications. (PR: CS 305)
CS 370 Computer Graphics. 3 hrs. I.
Mathematical theory and practical tools and techniques for generating realistic pictures using computers. This is a project-centered course and involves extensive programming using the OpenGL standard. (PR: CS 210, MTH 229 and MTH 329)
CS 420 Distributed Systems. 3 hrs.
Study of distributed system concepts and issues, architectures and frameworks for developing distributed applications, and future trends. (PR: CS 320 and CS 330; limited enrollment, permission
of instructor required)
CS 440 Image Processing. 3 hrs. I.
Mathematical techniques, algorithms, and software tools for image sampling, quantization, coding and compression, enhancement, reconstruction, and analysis. (PR: CS210 and MTH 329)
CS 455 Systems Engineering. 3 hrs.
Tools and techniques for optimizing the design and construction of software-intensive systems by considering system issues and making engineering tradeoffs in conflicting criteria and interacting decision parameters. (PR: CS 340 and CS 350)
CS 460 Multimedia Systems. 3 hrs. I.
Theoretical and design issues in content-based multimedia information systems and provide an in-depth exposition of retrieval and presentation issues related to various media—text, image, audio, and video. (PR: CS 210)
CS 475 Internship. 3-12 hrs. I, II, S.
An in-depth and hands-on involvement in a real-world project under direct professional supervision. The project may be on-campus or off-campus. Requires prior approval of the Internship Director, who is a member of the Computer Science faculty. (PR: CS 310 and Computer Science major with Junior/Senior standing.)
CS 480-483 Special Topics. 1-4 hrs. I, II, S.
CS 485-488 Independent Study. 1-4 hrs. I, II, S.
CS 490 Senior Project I. 3 hrs. I.
Application of technical and professional skills in solving a real-world problem in a team environment. Discuss professional code of conduct, societal issues, and transition from student to industry professional. (PR: CS 340, CS 350, and standing as a Computer Science senior)
CS 491 Senior Project II. 3 hrs. II.
Capstone experience: continuation of CS 490. (PR: CS 490)
Civil Engineering
CVLE 212 Structural Analysis. 4 hrs.
Force and deflection analysis in determinate and indeterminate structures; influence lines for
beams and trusses; dead, live, snow, and wind loads on structures; introduction to computer programs
for structural analysis. (PR: ENGR 216; CR: MTH 231)
CVLE 321 Engineering Materials. 3 hrs.
A study of civil engineering materials; metals and alloys, mineral aggregates, cements, concrete and
concrete products, bituminous materials, lumber and timber, and the testing of materials. (PR: ENGR
216)
CVLE 322 Soil Mechanics. 4 hrs.
Soils: origin, classification, clay, index properties; minerals, stresses in soils; shear strength; permeability;
consolidation; bearing capacity; earth pressure; slope stability. Determination of index, strength,
deformation permeability and properties of soils. Prerequisites: ENGR 216, GLY 200)
CVLE 342 Transportation Engineering. 3 hrs.
Introduction to transportation systems: highway, rail, water, and air transportation; organization and
administration; vehicle and human characteristics; rectilinear and curvilinear vehicle motion;
location, design and planning of transportation systems. Prerequisites: ENGR 214, ENGR 241)
CVLE 413 Reinforced Concrete Design. 3 hrs.
Theory of reinforced concrete; design using ACI318 working stress and ultimate strength methods;
design of beams, one-way slabs, and columns using ultimate strength design; and development
lengths and splices. (PR: CVLE 212)
CVLE 414 Structural Steel Design. 3 hrs.
Design of tension members, columns, beams, beamcolumns, and connections using current AISC
specifications. Introduction to the design of steel structures. (PR: CVLE 212)
CVLE 421 Groundwater and Seepage. 3 hrs.
Fundamentals of groundwater flow; permeability; seepage principles; flownet interpretation; analytical
and numerical solutions of confined and unconfined flows; filter design; geofabrics; subsurface
drainage; groundwater contamination; disposal systems. (PR: CVLE 322)
CVLE 425 Foundation Design. 3 hrs.
Subsurface exploration; bearing capacity; settlement analysis; shallow foundations; design of square,
rectangular and combined footings; analysis and design of gravity and cantilever retaining walls;
introduction to deep foundations; design project. (PR: CVLE 322, CVLE 413)
CVLE 431 Hydraulic Engineering. 4 hrs.
Hydraulic flow in pipe networks, water hammer, surge tanks, pumps and turbines. Basic open
channel flow. Storm and sanitary sewer design. Dams and reservoirs. Laboratory experiments and
report writing. (PR: ENGR 218)
CVLE 432 Sanitary Engineering. 4 hrs.
Environmental laws; water quality and quantity; physical, chemical, and biological treatment of
water and wastewater; environmental laboratory techniques. Prerequisites: ENGR 218, CHM 212)
CVLE 433 Advanced Hydraulic Engineering. 3 hrs.
Basic open channel flow; energy and momentum principles; flow resistance; channel controls and
transitions. Hydrology: physical and quantitative; rational, SCS, and unit hydrograph methods;
ground water. Storm water management principles. (PR: CVLE 431)
CVLE 443 Highway Design. 3 hrs.
Highway planning and design, including the study of surveys and plans. Geometric design and
horizontal and vertical alignment of interchanges. Drainage, pavements, economics, earthwork and
environmental impact of highways. (PR: ENGR 241, CVLE 342)
CVLE 452 Civil Engineering Seminar. 1 hr.
A discussion of professional ethics, the role of the engineer in society, professionalism, and current
issues in civil engineering. (PR: Senior Standing)
CVLE 453 Civil Engineering Projects. 3 hrs.
Principles of management, contracts, specifications, cost analysis; critical path method as applied to
construction industry; completion of a comprehensive Civil Engineering project where several
specialties of the field are involved. (PR: Senior Standing)
CVLE 480-483 Special Topics in Civil Engineering. 1–4 hrs.
Current topics in civil engineering to be selected depending on the interest of students and faculty.
(PR: Senior Standing)
Engineering
ENGR 107 Introduction to Engineering. 3 hrs. I.
An introduction to the engineering profession and engineering disciplines; effective problem-solving techniques; the engineering design process and team projects; introduction to engineering graphics and computer-aided design and drafting. 2 lec-2 lab. (PR: ACT 23 OR SAT 540, or MTH 127; and Concurrent PR: MTH 122; or Concurrent MTH 130 and MTH 122; or Concurrent MTH 132; or Concurrent MTH 229 or Concurrent 229H)
ENGR 111 Computer Science for Engineers I. 3 hrs. II.
An introduction to computer programming fundamentals using a high-level language, with an emphasis on engineering-related applications; an
introduction to object-oriented programming techniques (PR or CR: MTH 122 and MTH 130 or MTH 132 or higher)
ENGR 112 Computer Science for Engineers II. 3 hrs. I.
A continuation of ENGR 111. Advanced concepts in objected-oriented programming techniques, including abstract and dynamic data types, pointers, inheritance, software reuse, templates, and polymorphism. (PR: ENGR 112; PR or CR: MTH 229)
ENGR 201 Circuits I. 4 hrs. I.
Definition of fundamental concepts and components, including operational amplifiers. Steady-state ac and dc analysis using the basic laws of circuits. Principles of electrical measurements. Single-phase ac power. Computer applications. 3 lec–3 lab. (PR: MTH 229)
ENGR 202 Circuits II. 4 hrs. II.
Transient response of first- and second-order systems. Balanced three-phase systems. Mutual inductance, transformers, resonance, and two-port networks. Computer Applications. 3 lec-3 lab. (PR ENGR 201 and MTH 230)
ENGR 204 Introduction to Digital Systems. 4 hrs. II.
Number systems, digital components and systems; Boolean switching algebra; the analysis and design of combinational and sequential circuits; introduction to computer architecture. Laboratory exercises to reinforce lecture topics. 3 lec. – 2 lab. (PR: MTH 229 and ENGR 201; or MTH 229 and CS120, or consent)
ENGR 213 Statics. 3 hrs. I.
Particle and rigid body mechanics for static force systems. 3 lec. (PR: MTH 229)
ENGR 214 Dynamics. 3 hrs. II.
Laws of motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum, relative motion. 3 lec. (PR: ENGR 213; PR: MTH 230)
ENGR 215 Engineering Materials. 3 hrs. I.
Properties and testing of engineering materials. Computer applications. 2 lec-3 lab. (PR or CR: ENGR 213)
ENGR 216 Mechanics of Materials. 3 hrs. II.
Strength of materials, shear and moment diagrams, stresses in shafts, beams and columns; combined stresses, deflections; computer applications. 3 lec. (PR: ENGR 213 and: MTH 230)
ENGR 218 Fluid Mechanics. 3 hrs.
Principles of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics; computer applications. 3 lec-3 lab. (PR or CR: ENGR 214 and MTH 231)
ENGR 219 Engineering Thermodynamics. 3 hrs. II.
Fundamental concepts of energy analysis; thermodynamic models; First Law and introduction Second Law of thermodynamics; pressure, temperature, volume relationships; enthalpy and entropy. 3 lec-3 lab. (PR: MTH 230)
ENGR 221 Engineering Economy. 3 hrs. I, II.
Economic selection of machines, structures, and processes. Computer applications. 3 lec. (PR: CS 110 or ENGR 107 or IST 131 or SFT 235)
ENGR 241 Introduction to Geomatics. 3 hrs.
Introduction to methods and tools used to measure, analyze, and present surveying data: horizontal distances, elevation, directions, angles, locations, areas, and volumes on or near the earth’s surface. (PR: MTH 122 and MTH 130 or MTH 132)
ENGR 285-288 Independent Study. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4.
(PR: Permission of instructor)
ENGR 290 Internship in Engineering. 1-4 hrs.
Supervised off-campus activities which provide professional experience in different fields of engineering. (PR: Permission)
Safety Technology
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SFT 235 Introduction to Safety. 3 hrs. II, S.
The child/adult accident problem on an international level. Comparisons of various accidents by type and country will be explored along with prevention techniques.
SFT 280-283 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
SFT 340 Industrial Fire Prevention. 3 hrs.
An introductory course that explores the relationship between engineering and fire prevention. Topics include: sprinkler systems, water supplies, behavior of fire and materials, fire protection, extinguishers and other systems. (PR: SFT 235 minimum grade of C; Concurrent PR: PHY 201 or PHY 211, and PHY 202.)
SFT 372 Safety and Industrial Technology I. 3 hrs.
Industrial processes, graphics, materials, and dynamics, instrumentation, and design factors involving safety. (PR:SFT 235 minimum grade of C; Concurrent PR: MTH 121 or MTH 123 or MTH 123E or MTH 127 or MTH 130 or MTH 130E or MTH 130H or MTH 122 or MTH 140 or MTH 203 or MTH 229 or MTH 229H)
SFT 373 Principles in Ergonomics and Human Factors. 3 hrs.
Introductory principles within human-machine relationships; examining the biological, physiological, and psychological factors which contribute to accident causation. ( CR: SFT 373L; Concurrent PR: PHY 203 or PHY 212, and PHY 204.)
SFT 373L Principles of Ergonomics Lab. 1 hr.
A laboratory course designed to include the principles and applications of human factors/ergonomics that were introduced in SFT 373. (CR: SFT 373; Concurrent PR: PHY 203 or PHY 212, and PHY 204.)
SFT 375 Construction Safety I. 3 hrs.
Basic construction site safety focus on site preparation, planning, and inspection for safe operations. (PR: SFT 235, minimum grade C)
SFT 378 Safety Evaluation and Measurement. 3 hrs.
Methodologies of safety performance and evaluation for accident prediction and control. (PR: SFT 235 and sophomore standing or higher)
SFT 385 Traffic Safety and Driver Education. 3 hrs.
An introductory course in the teaching of safety and driver education, including techniques of classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. 2 lec-2 lab.
SFT 400 Traffic Law and Enforcement. 3 hrs. II, S.
A course designed to study and evaluate the varied and complex system of laws governing the control of all forms of traffic and the influences and responsibilities of traffic law enforcement in present-day society.
SFT 410 Problems and Practices in Traffic Safety and Driver Education. 3 hrs.
A survey course designed for supervisors of traffic accident prevention programs. Examines and evaluates problems, attitudes, philosophies, activities and administrative practices in school, city and state traffic safety programs. Supplements basic teacher training courses in traffic safety.
SFT 450 Traffic Engineering. 3 hrs.
Concerned with traffic and pedestrian flow, channelization, light coordination, intersection control, and devices related to safe, convenient and economical transportation of persons and goods.
SFT 453 International Safety and Health.
The effects of globalization on a variety of different countries’ health and safety programs.
SFT 454 Industrial Environmental Protection. 3 hrs.
Environmental protection as related to industrial settings. Air/water quality, noise and chemical pollution and hazardous material control. ( CR: SFT 454L; PR: SFT 489, CHM 212, CHM 218, PHY 203 or PHY 212, PHY 204, minimum grade C. )
SFT 454L Environmental Programming/Sampling Lab. 2 hrs.
Quantitative monitoring techniques for measuring air and water quality, the measurement of noise and chemical pollutions, and the evaluation of physical hazards. (CR: SFT 454; PR: SFT 489, CHM 212, CHM 218, PHY 203 or PHY 212, PHY 204, all minimum grade C. )
SFT 458 Hospital Safety.
The role of safety and its effect on health professionals in hospitals, nursing homes and various health care facilities.
SFT 460 Safety Training Methods.
A course designed to help students develop, present, and evaluate training materials as mandated by OSHA or other governmental agencies. Hands on practice and live training will be required. (PR: SFT 372 or 375)
SFT 465 Accident Investigation/Reconstruction. 3 hrs
An introductory course in traffic accident investigation designed to give insight into the recognition and collection of evidence, collecting and recording data and reconstructing the accident based on the facts. (PR: SFT 372 and PHY 203 or PHY 212, and PHY 204. )
SFT 475 Systems Safety. 3 hrs.
Introduction to and application of concepts and methods of system safety techniques. (PR: SFT 372 and PHY 203 or PHY 212, and PHY 204, all minimum grade C; Concurrent PR: CHM 211 and CHM 217.)
SFT 480-483 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
Students with specialization in safety education only, with permission of department chairman.
SFT 485-487 Independent Study. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
SFT 489 Process Safety Management. 3 hrs.
A study of the latest industrial safety information which will assist the student in designing a program to reduce or eliminate all incidents which downgrade the system. (PR: SFT 372 and PHY 203 or PHY 212, and PHY 204, all minimum grade C; Concurrent PR: CHM 211 and CHM 217.
SFT 490 Safety Internship. 3 hrs.
Supervised experience on the job site. (PR: SFT 465, CHM 212, CHM 218, all minimum grade of C; and permission.)
SFT 491-494 Workshop. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.
Workshop in selected areas of occupational safety and health.
SFT 497 Occupational Safety and Health Programs. 3 hrs.
Safety functions in industry. Principles of organization and application of safety programs. Prevention, correction and control methods are outlined and evaluated. (PR: SFT 372)
SFT 498 Environmental Safety and Health Legislation. 3 hrs.
A survey of the legislation that has affected the safety movement with special emphasis on the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act. (Concurrent PR: SFT 372, CHM 212 and CHM 218.)
SFT 499 Occupational Safety Program Management. 3 hrs.
A study of safety programs at the state and local levels including the administrative, instructional, and protective aspects of a comprehensive safety program in schools, occupations, home and public. (PR: SFT 372, CHM 212, CHM 218, PHY 203 or PHY 212, PHY 204, all minimum grade of C.)
Graduate Courses
Chemical Engineering
CHE 650-653 Special Topics (3 hrs)
Designed to increase the depth of study in a specialized area of chemical engineering. (PR: Consent)
Civil Engineering
CE 650-653 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Formal study of civil engineering topics of curent interest. (PR: Consent)
Control Systems
CSE 601 Advanced Differential Equations (3 hrs)
Systems of linear ordinary differential equations and nonlinear equations. Linearization, approximation, and stability. Use of dynamic simulation software.
CSE 602 Modeling and Simulation (3 hrs)
Process models for flow, heat transfer, mass transfer, and reactions. Analysis includes various lumped parameter and distributed parameter methods.
CSE 611 State Space Control-Continuous (3 hrs)
State space representation of dynamic systems; dynamics of linear systems; frequency domain analyses; controllability and observability; shaping the dynamic response; linear observers and compensator design; linear, quadratic optimum control.
CSE 620 Digital Control (3 hrs)
Discrete time systems and the Z transform; sampling and reconstruction; open-loop and closed-loop discrete systems. System time response characteristics; stability analysis techniques. Pole assignment design and state estimation.
CSE 621 Control Systems Design (3 hrs)
Design of simple control systems. Multivariable control systems. Periodic processing. The concepts will be illustrated using chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering processes.
CSE 624 Advanced Control (3 hrs)
Specific advanced control topics such as dead time compensation, inverse response, cascade control, ratio control, adaptive control, inferential control, decoupling control, process identification, and optimal control.
CSE 626 Non-Deterministic Systems (3 hrs)
Probability models used in engineering, transformations of random variables, multivariant random variables, application of statistical process control. Stochastic processes for engineering applications, linear least-square estimation and regression analysis.
CSE 629 Nonlinear Control (3 hrs)
Methods for analysis and design of nonlinear control systems. State space models, phase plane limit cycles, stability, describing functions, relay system stabilization theory, variable structure systems and advanced topics.
CSE 630 Optimal Control (3 hrs)
General theory of optimal control; calculus of variations; Pontryagin's maximum principle; Hamilton-Jacobi theory, application of optimal control theory to design of feedback systems, using several performance criteria; advanced topics.
CSE 631 Adaptive Control (3 hrs)
Study of developments in the field of adaptive control; stability, convergence of adaptive systems, model reference, self-tuning and robust adaptive control, adaptive observer, autotuning and gain scheduling, and advanced topics.
CSE 650-653 Special Topics (3 hrs)
Designed to increase the depth of study in a specialized area of control systems. (PR: Consent)
Electrical Engineering
EE 650-653 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Formal study of electrical engineering topics of current interest. (PR: Consent)
Engineering
ENGR 610 Applied Statistics (3 hrs)
Practical application of statistical techniques to decisino-making, forecasting, optimization, experimental design. Interpretation of data using central tendency and dispersion, t-test, F-test, variance analysis, correlation, and linear regression. (PR: Permission)
ENGR 620 Computer Applications (3 hrs)
Introduction to current software technology to solve problems of interest to technical professionals. Covers the use of tables, databases, modeling, curve fitting, and solution of equations. (PR: Permission)
ENGR 650-653 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Formal study of engineering topics of current interest. (PR: Consent)
ENGR 685-688 Independent Study (1-4 hrs)
An approved study of special interest concerning engineering, under the supervision of a faculty member. (PR: Consent)
Engineering Management
EM 620 Management of Technical Human Resources and Organizations (3 hrs)
Principles leading to better management and development of technical human resources and organizations. Included are concepts technical managers need to change themselves positively and to lead others toward desired behaviors.
646 Operations Research I (3 hrs)
Examination of the methodology of operations research, including linear programming, transportation methods, network flows, economic analysis, decision analysis, queuing theory and simulation.(PR: ENGR 610)
647 Operations Research II (3 hrs)
A continuation of IE 540 including an introduction to sensitivity and parametric analysis in linear programming, integer programming, nonlinear programming, dynamic programming, reliability theory, and inventory control. (PR: EM 646)
EM 650-653 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Study of special topics of an advanced nature. (PR: Consent)
EM 660 Project Management (3 hrs)
Provides the student with a practical knowledge of how to integrate effectively the functional efforts of many in the execution of programs and projects.
EM 661 Advanced Project Management (3 hrs)
Course is designed to increase proficiency in the advanced aspects of project management. Participants
will become aware of all the project management processes in PMI’s Project Management
Body of Knowledge. (PR: EM 660)
EM 664 Management of Research and Development Organizations (3 hrs)
Techniques and methods for effective management of research and development organizations, projects, and personnel. (PR: EM 601)
EM 665 Management of Engineering Organizations (3 hrs)
Techniques and methods for effective management of engineering firms, departments, and personnel. (PR: EM 601)
EM 668 Operations Management (3 hrs)
Examination of the quantitative and conceptual tools for generating goods and services in manufacturing and non-manufacturing organizations.
EM 670 Seminar in Engineering Management (3 hrs)
Provides the student an opportunity to examine issues in engineering management and to evaluate their consequences in organizations, in the profession, and in society. (PR: Consent)
EM 675 Engineering Economics (3 hrs)
The concepts and methods for the financial calculations involving time value of money and uncertainty. Capital and departmental budgeting processes and engineering inputs to cost accounting. (PR: Consent)
EM 694 Engineering Law (3 hrs)
The American legal system, contracts and specifications, liability of professional engineers, product liability, agency relationships, patent and proprietary rights, and special problems in contracts are studied.
Environmental Engineering
ENVE 611 Air Pollution Design I: Control of Gaseous Emissions (3 hrs)
An introduction to adsorption, condensation, incineration, absorption, and process modification relevant to the design of abatement systems for gaseous air pollutant emissions. (PR: Unit operations, thermodynamics and calculus)
ENVE 612 Air Pollution Design II: Control of Particulate Emissions (3 hrs)
An introduction to equipment, processes, and basic principles relevant to the design of particulate collection systems including electrostatic precipitators, fabric filtration units, cyclones, and high energy scrubbers. (PR: ES 604 or courses in physics, fluid mechanics, and process design)
ENVE 615 Environmental Chemistry (3 hrs)
Fundamental principles governing the various aspects of chemistry relevant to the environment will be addressed. The chemistry of waste treatment, cyclical processes and other applications will be evaluated. (PR: Consent)
ENVE 616 Principles of Biological Waste Treatment (3 hrs)
Principles and practices of the process design of biological systems employed in wastewater treatment, including such topics as microbial metabolism, oxygen transfer, and biomass-separation. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips. (PR: ES 651)
ENVE 617 Physiochemical Treatment of Water and Wastewater (3 hrs)
A unit operation/unit process approach to industrial and advanced waste treatment covering physical and chemical methods. Application of methods to specific waters and wastes. Lectures and laboratory sessions. (PR: ENVE 615)
ENVE 618 Pollution Prevention (3 hrs)
Introduces the student to the basic understanding and criteria required for establishing a pollution prevention program, including a review of successful industry practices. Emphasis on management strategies. (PR: Undergraduate degree in science or engineering)
ENVE 620 Solid Waste Management (3 hrs)
Solid waste management and minimization: options, methods, laws and regulations. Landfill design, testing, operation, monitoring, and closure. Use of composting in landfills. Incinerator design and operation. Separation and recycling approaches.
ENVE 625 Hazardous Waste Management (3 hrs)
Options and methods of managing hazardous waste. Landfill design, testing, operation, monitoring, and closure. Incinerator design, testing, operation, and monitoring. Design and operation of treatment facilities. Waste reduction practices.
ENVE 650-653 Special Topics (1-6 hrs)
Occasional special offerings in Environmental Engineering. (PR: Consent)
ENVE 663 Environmental Permitting (3 hrs)
The permit process for the construction and operation of facilities, including stream crossing, wetlands, etc.; permits under Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NPDES, RCRA and TSCA.
ENVE 673 Industrial Ventilation (3 hrs)
The design and analysis of industrial ventilation systems, including properties of air contaminants; hood, duct and fan design; system performance; mine ventilation; air cleaning devices; testing; diagnosis; troubleshooting, cost analysis. (PR: Consent)
ENVE 675 Industrial Noise Control (3 hrs)
Physics of sound, absorption and reflection, sound level measurements and instruments, and noise control criteria; audiometry and the physiology of hearing; community noise abatement; laws and regulations. (PR: Undergraduate degree in science or engineering)
ENVE 680 Air Pollutant Dispersion and Meteorological Modeling (3 hrs)
Meteorological concepts with emphasis on air pollution; atmospheric dynamics, adiabatic processes; temperature profiles, behavior of stack effluent, atmospheric chemistry, attenuation of solar radiation, and climatology application to dispersion models. (PR: Undergraduate course in physics, and spreadsheet capability)
ENVE 681 Environmental Engineering Design (3 hrs)
Principles of engineering design of water and wastewater treatment systems and processes, including physical, chemical, and biological treatment and handling of treatment residuals. Includes coverage of relevant water quality concepts. (PR: Engineering degree or permission)
ENVE 682 Environmental Remediation Technologies (3 hrs)
Decontamination or removal of pollutants from soil. Aeration of excavated soil on site. Use of solvents and surfactants as removal aids. Removal of soil for treatment at an off-site facility. (PR: ES 651)
ENVE 683 Environmental Geotechnology (3 hrs)
Surface and subsurface geology; geotechnical properties of soil and rock. Geotechnical engineering design aspects of landfills, groundwater barriers, tunneling. Mechanics of ground movement; sediment and erosion control. (PR: Engineering or geology degree)
Environmental Science
ES 600 Introduction to Environmental Science (3 hrs)
The principles of chemistry, geology, and mathematics used in pollution analysis and control. Topographic maps, environmental regulations, field testing, and compliance. Economics of use of pollution control devices.
ES 602 A Study of the West Virginia Environment (3 hrs)
An overview of the diversity of the local natural environment, including the plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles, other wildlife, and the impact of human activities on the local environment.
ES 603 Seminar In Current Environmental Issues (3 hrs)
The influence of environmental laws, common law, contract law, tort law, and regulatory interpretations, as well as the impact of citizens' groups, professional societies, and trade associations on current practice. (PR: Consent)
ES 604 Air Pollution (3 hrs)
Major air pollution sources; meteorological concepts; physical and chemical characterization; effects on plant and animal life; and development of air pollution laws, with emphasis on West Virginia regulations. (PR: Consent)
ES 605 Analytical Principles of Environmental Sampling (3 hrs)
Identifying and measuring contaminants in air, water, soil, and sludge. Methods of analysis including gas chromatography, nuclear magnetic resonance, colorimetry, infrared absorption, ultraviolet absorption, atomic absorption, and mass spectroscopy. (PR: Chemistry and ES 600, or equivalent experience)
ES 609 Topics in Bioscience Education (3 hrs)
Selected topics of interest to teachers of biology. (PR: Consent)
ES 610 Environmental Sampling Practice (3 hrs)
Current practice in environmental testing and monitoring. Traditional wastewater tests, bioassay analysis, aquatic toxicity. Current procedures in gas chromatographic analysis, mass spectrometry. Sample preservation, quality control, and quality assurance. (PR: analytical chemistry and instrumental methods, or ES 605)
ES 614 Risk Assessment Applied to Air Pollutants (3 hrs)
The analysis of public health and safety risks, including the physical, medical, legal, public policy, and public awareness aspects, and such issues as the meaning of "risk" and "uncertainty." (PR: Consent)
ES 620 Environmental Management Systems (3 hrs)
EMS principles and elements; environmental, health and safety regulatory issues; ISO 14000 EMS specifications and guidelines; environmental auditing; environmental performance evaluation; life cycle assessment and environmental labeling.
ES 626 Remote Sensing and Map Use (3 hrs)
Introduction to topographic, soil, and geologic maps and aerial and satellite photography as sources of environmental information. Application of various data sources to specific types of environmental problems.
ES 630 Environmental Site Assessment (3 hrs)
Site inspection and investigation, emphasizing the "due diligence" clause of Section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation Liability Act of 1980, site remediation, and data analysis and reporting.
ES 640 Groundwater Principles and Monitoring (3 hrs)
Introduction to groundwater hydrogeology; including porosity, hydraulic conductivity, aquifers, groundwater flow, well hydraulics, groundwater geology, and water chemistry. (PR: A background in environmental science or geology is recommended)
ES 645 Applied Hydrogeology (3 hrs)
The fundamentals of hydrogeology are utilized to implement a case study investigation of a contaminated groundwater site from the planning stage through a final report. (PR: ES 640 or equivalent experience)
ES 646 Dynamics of Ecosystems (3 hrs)
Species interaction; population, community and ecosystem ecology; productivity; nutrient cycling; physiological ecology, population dynamics; pollution and conservation; and aquatic, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems. (PR: Consent)
ES 648 Vegetation of West Virginia (3 hrs)
Introduces the student with a minimal biology background to basic field and laboratory botany. Introduction to science of plant taxonomy and community ecology, with emphasis given to West Virginia. (PR: Consent)
ES 650-653 Special Topics in Environmental Science (1-4 hrs)
Microbiology of the environment; ecology of the microbial cell; microbial ecosystems; the microbe's interaction with other micro-organisms and macro-organisms; how micro-organisms obtain nutrients, and the effect on the environment. (PR: General biology and general chemistry or consent)
ES 654 Environmental Microbiology (3 hrs)
Microbiology of the environment; ecology of the microbial cell; microbial ecosystems; the microbe's interaction with other micro-organizsms and macro-organisms; how micro-organisms obtain nutrients, and the effect on the environment. (PR: General biology and general chemistry or consent)
ES 655 Environmental Ethics (3 hrs)
Introduction to the subject of ethics, environmental ethical theory, moral reasoning, free market regulation, right to know, proprietary information, product liability, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, waste disposal, and resource depletion. (PR: Consent)
ES 656 Preparation and Evaluation of Environmental Impact Statements (3 hrs)
A practical course designed to provide students with the ability to prepare and evaluate impact statements. The course is based on the concepts of the environment as a single interrelated system.
ES 660 Environmental Law (3 hrs)
Introduction to major federal environmental legislation and related state programs, including policy issues, judicial review, and practical effects. Includes CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA, ESA, and SDWA. (PR: Consent)
ES 661 Environmental Regulations (3 hrs)
Practical applications and concentrated study of regulations under all major federal environmental programs, including permitting, reporting, and other compliance issues. Includes discussion of procedures used in development of regulations. (PR: ES660)
ES 662 Environmental Policy (3 hrs)
Introduction to processes for formulation and development of environmental policy, including administrative procedure and the policy process. Discussion of current environmental policy issues in relevant political, legal, social, and scientific contexts.
ES 665 Water Resources Management (1-6 hrs)
Course surveys the processes that govern the earth’s hydrologic cycle and the human activities which effect that cycle. It seeks to provide an integrated science/management/policy approach to water resource issues.
ES 674 Epidemiological Health Research Techniques (3 hrs)
An introduction to techniques of epidemiological health research. The primary focus will be health problems in the industrial setting.
ES 675 Brownfields Management (1-6 hrs)
Environmental management and development of abandoned, idled or underused industrial or commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination.
ES 680 Thesis (1-6 hrs)
A student completing ES 680 must defend his or her thesis in an oral examination.
Information Systems M.S.
IS 600 Management Information Systems (3 hrs)
The course examines personal, workgroup, and enterprise information systems
with respect to their value, their components, and the process of developing them.
IS 603 Programming for Artificial Intelligence (3 hrs)
An introduction to programming for artificial intelligence applications using Prolog.
IS 605 Systems Analysis (3 hrs)
Introduction to information systems from system implementer's viewpoint; information systems life cycle; techniques of analysis; data dictionaries and data flow diagrams; computer-oriented system description. (PR: Admission to program)
IS 610 Systems Design (3 hrs)
Physical design of information systems; hardware selection; software design, database considerations; program development; software structuring techniques; cost/performance trade-offs; system implementation; evaluation and optimization techniques. (PR: IS605)
IS 615 Simulation (3 hrs)
An introduction to computer simulation including use of simulation languages (GPSS, GASP, etc.) and applications of simulation in business and industry. (PR: Admission to the program)
IS 618 Computer Applications in Engineering and Science I (3 hrs)
Computational and algorithmic methods in engineering and science, optimization and numerical analytic techniques including gradient and search methods, linear programming, simulation, and data base mechanics. (PR: Admission to the program)
IS 620 Introduction to Operating Systems (3 hrs)
General principles of managing jobs, processes and storage (real, virtual, auxiliary) in multiprogramming operating systems; interconnection and management of processors in multi-processing and distributed computing system configurations; operating systems comparison. (PR: IS 621 and IS 630, or consent)
IS 621 Information Structures I (3 hrs)
Representation and manipulation of numeric and non-numeric information, linear lists, strings, multilinked structures; sorting and searching; storage management; data structures in programming languages. Relevant
aspects of discrete mathematics. (PR: IS 510 or equivalent)
IS 622 Information Structures II (3 hrs)
A continuation of IS621. Tree, graph, and set structures; file structures for secondary storage; aspects of discrete mathematics. (PR: IS 621)
IS 623 Database Management (3 hrs)
Review of information structures and of relationships among data elements and objects. Relational database theory; design and organization of databases, retrieval structures, and query mechanisms. (PR: IS621
concurrent or consent)
IS 624 Data Warehousing (3 hrs)
This course provides a hands-on introduction to the concept and techniques of data warehousing and data mining. (PR: IS 623 or Instructor's Permission)
IS 625 Software Engineering (3 hrs)
The process of developing complex software products. Includes the software life cycle, methods and tools for life cycle phases. Application of concepts, methods, and tools in a class project. (PR: IS 510 or permission)
IS 630 Computer Architecture and Assembly Language (3 hrs)
An introduction to the composition and operation of electronic digital computers and to assembly language programming. (PR: IS 510 or equivalent)
IS 631 Information Security (3 hrs)
This course provides foundation knowledge in information security, including protecting information assets, risk mitigation strategies, response to security incidents, and designing secure systems. (PR: IS 600, 620, 656, 610)
IS 635 Computer Graphics (3 hrs)
An introduction to the areas of computer graphics that are necessary to understand, evaluate, and develop graphics applications. (PR: Admission to program)
IS 640 Programming Languages (3 hrs)
Definition of program environment, program sequence and control, subroutines and other secondary sequences; statement structures, parsing, grammars, etc.; classes of programming languages. (PR: IS 622 or consent)
IS 645 Geographic Information Systems (3 hrs)
Covers the elements of GIS hardware, software, data and infrastructure needs. Input data issues; data types, sources, error, preprocessing, manipulation and analysis, GIS tools and applications. (PR: Consent)
IS 650-653 Special Topics (3 hrs)
Varies according to interests of students and instructor. (PR: Consent)
IS 655 Multimedia and Electronic Information Dissemination (3 hrs)
Components of multimedia, such as data, voice, pictures, animations, and videos, and their production,
manipulation, dissemination processes. Technologies, processes, and services for electronic dissemination. Applications and current trends. (PR: TM 660 or permission)
IS 656 Communication and Network Technologies (3 hrs)
Different transmission media, digital communications, telecommunications services, types of networks and topologies, network protocols, components, and applications. (PR: IS 622, or TM 660, or permission)
IS 660 Models of Computation (3 hrs)
Switching algebra and relationship to computers; finite automata; Turing machines; recursion; computability and
insolvability. (PR: IS 622, math maturity)
IS 670 Language Translators and Concepts (3 hrs)
Formal language concepts, syntactic analysis; types of translators; detailed review of assemblers, interpreters, and compilers, and techniques of their construction. (PR: IS 622)
IS 680 Social Issues in Information Systems (3 hrs)
Aspects of the interaction of computer systems and society including such topics as system security, respect of privacy, changing job requirements, ergonomics, and moral and ethical considerations. (PR: Completion of core, or consent of instructor)
IS 685 - 688 Independent Study (1-4 hrs)
An approved study of special interest concerning information systems that is appropriate for the student’s program of study. Carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.
IS 690 Principles of Artificial Intelligence (3 hrs)
A survey of the fields of artificial intelligence and expert systems. Students will work together designing and implementing a project. (PR: Permission)
IS 692 Image Processing for Forensics (3 hrs)
Image processing focuses on the application of technology to scientific analysis of images. Topics include: measurement techniques; scientific methods of reconstruction and interpretation of images; enhancement of images and video. (PR: Permission of instructor)
IS 695 Expert Systems (3 hrs)
A review of expert systems techniques and applications. Participants will develop small expert systems using several different personal computer expert systems development programs (shells).
IS 500 Computer Systems and Structured Programming I (3 hrs)
Introduction to programming; survey of computer information systems. (PR: Facility with algebra)
IS 501 Introduction to Programming Languages (3 hrs)
An introduction to a high level language such as BASIC, C, COBOL, FORTRAN, LOGO and PASCAL. The course assumes a knowledge of at least one other high level language.
IS 510 Computer Systems and Structured Programming II (3 hrs)
A continuation of IS 500. Topics include algorithm development, manipulation of arrays and an introduction to dynamic data structures. (PR: IS 500 or consent)
IS 551 Computer Programming in Education (3 hrs)
Programming with educational applications. S-U grade.
IS 565 Computers in Management (3 hrs)
Basic computer concepts, equipment, and use of applications programs (word processor, spreadsheet, data base).
Mining Safety
MSF 510 Survey of Mining. (3 hrs)
An overview of mining to provide the participant with a general understanding of mining history, development systems terminology, procedures, methods, and safety and health activities.
MSF 511 Mine Safety Program Analysis. (3 hrs)
This course prepares the participant for the effective analysis of safety programs and provides some specific applications in the mining environment.
MSF 512 Mine Safety and Health Legislation. (3 hrs)
A survey of the legislation that has affected safety and health in mining with special emphasis on the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
MSF 513 Mine Safety and Health Management. (3 hrs)
This course covers the principles, functions, and philosophies of mine management.
MSF 514 Hazard Control in Mining. (3 hrs)
A study of how to recognize accident potential through-out the mining industry.
MSF 525 Statistics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Industrial Hygiene. (3hrs)
Statistics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Industrial Hygiene as these subjects relate to health hazards in the mining environment. (PR: Module #1 of the Advanced Industrial Hygiene Program)
MSF 526 Industrial Toxicology and Airborne Contamination in Mining Environments. (3 hrs)
Principles of Toxicology: biochemistry, biological monitoring, biological transformation and chemical hazards. Properties, behavior, and measurement of airborne particles. Special topics: sampling and evaluating airborne asbestos dust. (PR: Module #1 of the Advanced Industrial Hygiene Program)
MSF 527 Physical and Biological Health Hazards in Mining and Milling Operations. (3 hrs)
Physical hazards: heat, noise, and radiation. Biological hazards: atmospheric transport of microorganisms that cause disease. (PR: Module #1 of the Advanced Industrial Hygiene Program)
MSF 580-583 Special Topics. (1-4 hrs)
A study of special topics not offered in regularly scheduled courses.
MSF 585-588 Independent Study. (1-4 hrs)
MSF 591-594 Workshop (Selected Topics). (1-4 hrs)
MSF 621 System Safety Engineering in the Mining Industry. (3 hrs)
A study of the analytical tools used in the recognition, evaluation, and control of exposure to hazards in the Mining Industry.
MSF 622 Accident Prevention in the Mining Industry. (3 hrs)
A survey course which discusses why and how mining accidents occur, factors in successful safety programs and the recognition, evaluation, and control of accident causes.
MSF 624 Mine Haulage and Transportation. (3 hrs)
A study of the operation of hoisting haulage equipment used in the mining industry.
MSF 625 Philosophical Concepts of Mine Safety and Health. (3 hrs)
An analysis of the philosophies of mine safety and health; application of these philosophies to actual mining situation.
MSF 626 Safety and Health Research in the Mining Industry. (3 hrs)
An analysis and study of selected works of national and international authors concerning mine safety and health.
MSF 627 Health Hazards in Mining. (3 hrs)
A broad spectrum approach to the mine health field which includes the principles for recognition, evaluation, and control of health hazards in mining.
MSF 628 Man, Machines, and the Environment in the Mining Industry. (3 hrs)
A study of the interactions of man, machines, and the environment. The role of these interactions in causing or in preventing accidents.
MSF 629 Problem analysis and Consultation in Mine Safety and Health. (3 hrs)
A study of the rational process of problem solving decision making consultation with emphasis on realistic case studies.
MSF 631 Mine Accident investigation and Reporting. (3 hrs)
A study of the principles, techniques, and procedures of investigations of mine accidents including attendance in court and report writing.
MSF 635 Sampling, Industrial Ventilation, and Respiratory Protective Equipment for Mining and Milling Operations. (3 hrs)
Gas, vapor, and particulate sampling - industrial ventilation for control of health hazards. Use of respiratory protective equipment to control health hazards. (PR: Module #1 of the Advanced Industrial Hygiene Program)
MSF 636 Threshold Limit Values: Sampling and Analytical Techniques. (3 hrs)
Threshold limit values and material safety data sheets. Hands-on experience in collecting industrial hygiene samples and subsequent laboratory analysis of the samples. (PR: Module #1 of the Advanced Industrial Hygiene Program)
MSF 637 Stress and its Impact on Safety and Health in Mining. (3 hrs)
A study on stress and its impact on safety and health in mining. Activities will be scheduled to enable the student to apply, in a work setting, some of the basic stress concepts.
MSF 679 Problem Report. (3 hrs)
MSF 681 Thesis. (1-6 hrs)
Individual research on a specific problem of concern to the student and of significance to mine safety.
MSF 690-692 Seminar. (1-4 hrs)
Quality Assurance
QA 635 Quality Control (3 hrs)
Application of statistical methods to quality control: process control charts and acceptance sampling plans by variables and by attributes. Process improvement techniques.
QA 636 Reliability Estimation and Analysis (3 hrs)
Failure models and distributions, graphical methods of goodness-of-fit and parameter estimation, reliability measures for components and systems, fault trees, accelerated life testing, and censoring mechanisms.
QA 650-653 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Special topics in quality assurance. (PR: Consent)
QA 676 Quality Assurance (3 hrs)
Provides a technical overview of quality assurance and managerial implications. Management of total quality systems will be stressed. Concepts from statistical process control will be introduced. Quality costs and audits.
Safety
SFT 500 Traffic Law Enforcement (3 hrs)
A course designed to study and evaluate the varied and complex system of laws governing the control of all forms of human traffic law and enforcement on present and future societies.
SFT 505 Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health. CR/NC (1 hrs)
Introduces students to the basic principles and emerging trends in the safety and health discipline. (All students [except safety majors] will be required to enroll.)
SFT 510 Problems and Practices in Traffic Safety and Driver Education (3 hrs)
A survey course for supervisors of traffic accident prevention programs. Examines and evaluates problems, attitudes, activities, and administrative practices in school, city, and state traffic safety programs. Supplements basic teacher training courses in driver education. (PR: SFT 235 and 385)
SFT 536 Safety Education for Elementary Teachers (3 hrs)
Survey of accident prevention methods in the elementary school environment, with emphasis on elementary school safety curriculum, laws, personal protection and resources for elementary school teachers.
SFT 540 Industrial Fire Protection (3 hrs)
An introductory course that explores the relationship between engineering and fire prevention. Topics include: water supplies, sprinkler systems, behavior of fire and materials, fire proctection, fire extinguishers and other systems.
SFT 550 Traffic Engineering (3 hrs)
Concerned with traffic and pedestrian flow, channelization, light coordination, intersection control, and devices as related to safe, convenient, and economical transportation of persons and goods.
SFT 553 International Safety and Health (3 hrs)
The course covers the impact of globalization on worldwide safety and health programs, and a wide variety of safety and health programs for various countries and multi-national organizations.
SFT 554 Industrial Environmental Protection (3 hrs)
Environmental protection as related to industrial settings. Air/water quality, noise and chemical pollution and hazardous material control.
SFT 554L Industrial Environmental Auditing/Programming (3 hrs)
Concerns development of an industrial environmental protection program for a small plant, including workplace experience in sampling/measurement of contaminants. (PR: SFT 454, or 554 or 647)
SFT 558 Hospital Safety (3 hrs)
The course covers the various aspects of safety and health in professional health care services.
SFT 560 Fundamentals of Ergonomics (3 hrs)
Introduction to ergonomics with discussion of ergonomic issues in relevant office, industrial, and service work. Emphasis on anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of ergonomic stressors.
SFT 565 Accident Investigation/Reconstruction (3 hrs)
An introductory course in accident investigation designed to give insight into the recognition and collection of evidence, collection and recording data and reconstructing the accident based on the facts.
SFT 580-583 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
SFT 585-588 Independent Study (1-4 hrs)
(PR: Permission)
SFT 589 Process Safety Management (3 hrs)
A study of the latest industrial safety information which will assist the student in designing a program to reduce or eliminate all incidents which downgrade the system. (PR: SFT 565)
SFT 591-594 Workshop (1-4 hrs)
SFT 597 Occupational Safety and Health Programs (3 hrs)
Safety functions in industry. Principles of organization and application of safety programs. Prevention, correction and control methods are outlined and evaluated.
SFT 599 Occupational Safety Program Management (3 hrs)
A study of safety programs at the state and local levels including the administrative, instructional, and protective aspects of a comprehensive safety program in schools, occupations, home and public.
SFT 601 Safety in Transportation (3 hrs)
Concerned with safe, efficient movement of people and goods. Involves highway, air, water, pipeline, and rails.
SFT 606 Field Experience for the Safety Specialist (3 hrs)
Concerned with the visitation and evaluation of the safety program of various agencies in the region.
SFT 610 Philosophical and Psychological Concepts of Occupational Safety and Health (3 hrs)
An analysis of the educational philosophies and the application of these philosophies to occupational safety. A study of the effect of occupational safety on modern living.
SFT 630 Current Literature and Research in Occupational Safety and Health (3 hrs)
An analysis and study of selected works of national and international authors concerning significant works in Occupational Safety.
SFT 645 Safety Engineering and Equipment Design (3 hrs)
The design and engineering of facilities and equipment to meet the physical needs of the human as well as enhancing production.
SFT 647 Industrial Hygiene (3 hrs)
Concerned with environmental health and safety hazards that arise out of or occur during work of employees.
SFT 647L Quantitative Industrial Hygiene Lab (3 hrs)
A laboratory course designed to complement Industrial Hygiene. (PR: CR: SFT 647)
SFT 648 Industrial Ventilation (3 hrs)
The course will cover the techniques of development, design, maintenance, and trouble shooting of industrial ventilation systems. Also the types of ventilation systems used for different types of toxic materials. (PR: SFT 647)
SFT 649 Physical and Biological Hazards (3 hrs)
The course will cover sources of biological and physical hazards for various industries and occupations. Hazard controls and preventive techniques will also be covered.
SFT 650 Internship for the Safety Specialist (3 hrs)
Supervised experience on the job site. Involves the student working under safety personnel and analyzing and writing of experiences. (PR: Permission)
SFT 651 Industrial Toxicology (3 hrs)
The course will emphasize the principles of toxicology, dose-response relationships, xenotoxins, the distribution of toxins, and the storage of toxins. (PR: SFT 554 or SFT 647)
SFT 652 Industrial Noise and Vibration (3 hrs)
A study of the physical characteristics of noise and vibration, and its effects on the human body. (PR: SFT 554 or SFT 647)
SFT 660 Human Factors in Accident Prevention (3 hrs)
A study of the psychological principles and their applications to accident causation and prevention.
SFT 661 Advanced Occupational Ergonomics (3 hrs)
The study and application of occupational ergonomics to the design and evaluation of various work environments. (PR: SFT 660)
SFT 662 Methods in Work Analysis (3 hrs)
To study, utilize, and critique several existing ergonomic analysis methods for specific intended purpose, and provide directions for new methodologies. (PR: SFT 660)
SFT 663 Work Environment Issues (3 hrs)
An examination of the aspects of the work environment that can affect health: time pressure, machine pacing, control, etc. The recognition, measurement, and control of these factors will be discussed.
SFT 669 Traffic Safety Management (3 hrs)
Concerned with the total Traffic Safety Management Program, including vehicle registration, driver licensing, motorcycle driver education, and motor vehicle registration.
SFT 679 Problem Report (1-3 hrs)
(PR: Permission)
Technology Engineering
TE 580-583 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Occasional offerings of current topics in technology and engineering, providing important supplementary
material for participating students.
TE 585-588 Independent Study (1-4 hrs)
An approved study of special interest concerning technology and engineering that is appropriate for
the student’s program of study. Carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.
TE 650-653 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Occasional offerings of current topics in technology and engineering, providing important supplementary
material for participating students.
TE 685-688 Independent Study (1-4 hrs)
An approved study of special interest concerning technology and engineering that is appropriate for
the student’s program of study. Carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.
TE 698 Comprehensive Project I S/U (3 hrs)
Comprehensive project proposal is developed and approved, and work begun under supervision.
Technical report writing, oral presentations, and communication skills. (PR: EM 660 and have
completed min. 18 hours toward degree)
TE 699 Comprehensive Project II S/U (3 hrs)
Completion of comprehensive project under the supervision of a faculty member. Includes final
written submittal and public oral presentation. (PR: TE 698 and have completed minimum 27 hours
toward degree)
Technology Management
TM 600 Program Introduction Seminar (1 hrs)
This course reviews fundamental mathematical and statistical methods, presentations, report writing, group project skills, and use of case studies. An orientation and overview to the degree progam are also provided. (PR: Full Admission to TM program, or permission of TM Program Director)
TM 610 Technology and Innovation Management (3 hrs)
Provides a comprehensive introduction to technology and innovation management. Considers issues relating to international markets, innovation, and rapidly changing technology. Also covers effective organizational and managerial approaches to technology. (PR: Full Admission to TM program, or permission of TM Program Director)
TM 612 Economic and Financial Analysis for Technology Management (3 hrs)
Tools and techniques for financial analysis, cost estimation, budgeting, and control, for technology-oriented projects and organizations. Includes financial statements, economic analysis, reporting, and life-cycle costing and control principles. (PR: TM 610 or permission of Program Director)
TM 615 Information Technology Strategies (3 hrs)
This course provides sound principles for managing information technology-computers and telecommunication systems - as well as the processes and procedures for applying the principles. (PR: TM 610 or permission of Program Director)
TM 620 Technology Planning (3 hrs)
Methods of technology planning, strategic management, and forecasting for use in technology intensive organizations are discussed, including technology life cycles and strategies for commercializing products. (PR: TM 610 or permission of Program Director)
TM 630 Quality and Productivity Methods (3 hrs)
Study of quality and productivity improvement methods with emphasis on applications to knowledge worker organizations. Examines total quality management, and personal and organizational productivity improvement processes. (PR: TM 610 or permission of Program Director)
TM 640 Intelligent Transportation Systems (3 hrs)
Overview of transportation telemetrics and introduction to intelligent transportation systems. Communications and computing technologies in transportation. Overview of issues: traffic safety, public transportation.
TM 650-653 Special Topics (1-4 hrs)
Occasional offerings of current topics in technology management, providing important supplementary material for participating students. (PR: Full Admission to TM program or permission of TM Program Director)
TM 660 Computing and Information Systems Technologies (3 hrs)
Provides a broad understanding of computing and information systems technologies with emphasis on development, current trends, strategic and tactical management, and legal and regulatory issues. (PR: TM 615 or permission of Program Director)
TM 664 Health Informatics (3 hrs)
Introduction of various aspects of medical informatics, including medical literature search and retrieval, management and analysis of data, modeling and simulation, data communications, on-line databases, and clinical decision analysis. (PR: TM 615)
TM 667 Modern Manufacturing Concepts (3 hrs)
The course covers modern manufacturing concepts, analysis, and tools such as Just-In-Time, MRP systems, Lean Manufacturing, inventory management, total quality manufacturing, factory physics, and operating and control philosophies. (PR: TM 600 concurrent and TM 610 concurrent)
TM 668 Computer Integrated Manufacturing (3 hrs)
The course covers computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, and computerized process support tools for increasing productivity in manufacturing.
TM 685-688 Independent Study (1-4 hrs)
An approved study of special interest concerning technology management, under the supervision of a faculty member. (PR: Full admission to TM program, or permission of TM Program Director)
TM 699 Capstone Project (3 hrs)
An individualized technology management capstone project, which will be planned and carried out under the supervision of a faculty member and a work-site supervisor. (PR: Full Admission to TM program, and completion of 28 hrs. min. toward TM degree)