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Biological Sciences |
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BIOL 6325 - Cellular Aging
Credits: 3
Nature of age-associated cellular changes in animals. Includes 3 hours of lecture and discussion each week. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6331 - Concepts in Developmental Biology
Credits: 3
The molecular genetic mechanisms and pathways that regulate pattern formation in invertebrates and vertebrates. Also, the application of this information in fields such as reproductive medicine, cancer research, human dysmorphology, and immunology.
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BIOL 6350 - Advanced Topics in Developmental Genetics
Credits: 3
Genetic aspects of cellular and organismal development. Includes 3 hours of lecture and discussion each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 3304 and permission of instructor.
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BIOL 6351 - Concepts in Cell Biology
Credits: 3
The structure and function of eukaryotic cells, with an emphasis on research methods in this field.
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BIOL 6360 - Environmental and Human Toxicology
Credits: 3
Introduction to environmental toxicology, with a focus on fate, biotransformation, and biochemical and physiological impacts of pollutants on humans and wildlife. Includes 3 hours of lecture per week.
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BIOL 6365 - Cancer Biology
Credits: 3
Emphasis on the molecular features of oncogenesis and human cancers, including carcinogenesis, metastasis, and roles of genetic mutations and chromosomal aberrations during neoplasia.
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BIOL 6370 - Research in Biology
Credits: 3
Research in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6371 - Research in Biology
Credits: 3
Research in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6372 - Research in Biology
Credits: 3
Research in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6373 - Research in Biology
Credits: 3
Research in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6375 - Scientific Analysis and Writing: Biological Sciences
Credits: 3
Development of skills necessary for the preparation of grant applications and scientific manuscripts for publication. Includes 3 hours of lecture, discussion, and reading each week.
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BIOL 6377 - Concepts in Bio/Nanotechnology
Credits: 3
Introduces state-of-the-art approaches developed to improve the production of food, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines by using microbial, plant, and animal sources. Students research and discuss the implications of bio/nanotechnology in medicine.
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BIOL 6380 - Introduction to Research
Credits: 3
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BIOL 6381 - Introduction to Research
Credits: 3
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BIOL 6398 - Thesis
Credits: 3
Thesis in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6399 - Thesis
Credits: 3
Thesis in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 6403 - Concepts in Microbiology
Credits: 4
The biology of microorganisms, with an emphasis on diversity, disease, and the environment. Includes 3 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week.
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BIOL 6460 - Environmental and Human Toxicology with Lab
Credits: 4
Introduction to environmental toxicology, with a focus on fate, biotransformation, and biochemical and physiological impacts of pollutants on humans and wildlife. Includes 3 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week.
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BIOL 7000 - Research in Biology
Credits: 0
Research in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 7315 - Selected Topics
Credits: 3
Selected topics in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 7316 - Selected Topics
Credits: 3
Selected topics in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 8049 - Graduate Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
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BIOL 8398 - Dissertation
Credits: 3
Dissertation for the Ph.D. in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 8399 - Dissertation
Credits: 3
Dissertation for the Ph.D. in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 8698 - Dissertation
Credits: 6
Dissertation for the Ph.D. in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 8699 - Dissertation
Credits: 6
Dissertation for the Ph.D. in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 8998 - Dissertation
Credits: 9
Dissertation for the Ph.D. in the biological sciences.
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BIOL 8999 - Dissertation
Credits: 9
Dissertation for the Ph.D. in the biological sciences.
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Business Law |
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BL 6224 - Managerial Perspectives on Law and the Workplace
Credits: 2
Hones students’ ability to recognize, critically assess, and manage many of the significant and recurring legal issues that arise in the employment context. Takes a practical approach in equipping managers to effectively handle workplace issues and mitigate the risk of litigation while simultaneously protecting the business’ legal position in the event litigation does ensue. Includes topics such as protecting intellectual property in a competitive environment; strategic principles for designing, drafting, negotiating and administering employment contracts, including noncompete and confidentiality agreements; recent developments in discrimination and sexual harassment law; and the competing interests of the employee’s right to privacy and the employer’s right to know, such as the content of employees’ email messages or what Internet sites they visit. Also discusses the inherent risks in terminating an employee and the use of a release of liability as a risk mitigation device. The format of the class is a combination of lecture, informal class discussion, and case studies.
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BL 6225 - Legal and Ethical Environment of Business for Accountants
Credits: 2
Provides an in-depth study of the Texas State Board of Public Accounting’s Rules of Professional Conduct and the Code of Professional Conduct promulgated by the American Institute of Public Accountants. A concrete understanding of these rules of ethics is necessary for both the practice of public accounting and, prior to that, success on the CPA exam. Also discusses related legal issues, including accounting malpractice and liability to third parties such as the creditors or investors of the accounting client.
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BL 6325 - Ethics and Related Legal Issues for Accountants
Credits: 3
Students learn the ethical and legal requirements of the accounting profession, and the legal risks associated with ethics violations. Covers the provisions of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy’s Rules of Professional Conduct, and related law. Students hone their analytical reasoning and critical-thinking skills regarding ethics dilemmas and decisions. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S.A. program.
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BSSN 6100 - Private Study: Bassoon
Credits: 1
One half-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall, spring, and summer. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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BSSN 6200 - Private Study: Bassoon
Credits: 2
One 1-hour lesson each week (14 per term) with a jury examination at the conclusion of each term. These repeatable course numbers are offered each fall and spring. Majors are required to enroll in private studies each term until degree requirements are completed. Students are required to accept internships in performance or private teaching, subject to availability and/or scheduling conflicts with other SMU courses. Internships may begin prior to the beginning of the term.
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Business Economics |
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BUSE 6202 - Managerial Economics
Credits: 2
Examines the basic principles behind the operating and pricing decisions of firms in a market economy. Methods of marginal analysis and optimization are applied as a guide to the business decision-making process. Topics include supply, demand, and market equilibrium. Also, competition, industrial concentration, government regulation, optimal pricing strategies, and economic efficiency.
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BUSE 6203 - Macroeconomics
Credits: 2
Macroeconomics is the study of aggregate performance, focusing on things such as real output, inflation rates, employment, and interest rates. The course helps students better understand the macroeconomic environment influencing business. Students learn how to interpret macroeconomic indices and explore models that attempt to formulate a unified framework for understanding the macroeconomy. Special attention is given to international economics and current macroeconomic events. Prerequisite or corequisite: BUSE 6202 .
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BUSE 6206 - Uncertainty and Strategic Decision-Making
Credits: 2
Reviews the principles of decision-making under uncertainty and application of those principles to enhance managerial performance. Includes the basic tools of modern game theory, the economics of information, risk aversion, and decision theory. Illustrations and problems are drawn from diverse areas of business practice, including price competition, contract negotiations, auctions and competitive bidding, capacity expansion, and market entry. Prerequisite: BUSE 6202 .
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BUSE 6223 - Game Theory for Business Managers
Credits: 2
Applies and extends the tools of modern game theory introduced in BUSE 6206 . Provides a framework for recognizing the basic types of strategic situations that confront management and a systematic approach for identifying effective competitive strategies. Examines the principles of cooperative versus noncooperative behavior, pure versus mixed strategies, reputation building, repeated interaction, first-mover advantage, coordination, and alternative equilibrium outcomes. Prerequisites: BUSE 6202 , BUSE 6206 .
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Business Leadership Institute |
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BLI 6202 - Business Communications and Development
Credits: 2
Promotes students’ professional success as effective communicators and leaders. Covers interpersonal skills and the vital role that ethics, integrity, and trust play in leading a successful business. Develops communication skills necessary for effective career management, business presentations, business writing, and teamwork while increasing their understanding of contemporary business topics. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the M.S.A. program.
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Church Administration |
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CA 6320 - Business and Professional Communication
Credits: 3
Emphasizes the role that communication plays in recruiting and selecting project team members, motivating employees, and making a project team productive.
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CA 7013 - United Methodist Polity
Credits: 1.5
A study of the Methodist Church and its historical emphases, structure, polity, discipline, and leadership. Special attention is given to the United Methodist Church today. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CA 8317 - The Theology and Practice of Stewardship
Credits: 3
Examines a range of issues related to the theology and practice of stewardship, including the ways theology informs church stewardship programs and fundraising. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CA 8319 - Dynamics of Pastoral Leadership
Credits: 3
A study of the nature and function of pastoral leadership in a local church setting. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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Christian Education |
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CE 7304 - The Church’s Educational Ministry
Credits: 3
An introduction to the church’s educational ministry, with attention given to the biblical/theological, psychological, and philosophical foundations of Christian education. Covers the planning, administering, supervising, and evaluating of a local church program. Also, ministry with children, youth, adults, the aging, and singles. Includes lectures, case studies, roleplaying, simulations, workshops, and other experiential procedures. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 7332 - Educational Ministry in the Small-Membership Church
Credits: 3
An exploration of the unique characteristics of small-membership churches, with particular attention to their context, such as urban and rural. Includes ways to utilize outside resources and strategies for ministry with children, youth, and adults. Also, methods of recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8301 - Teaching the Bible in the Local Church
Credits: 3
An examination and practice of a variety of approaches to the study of the Bible with youth and adults in the local church. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8320 - Ministry with Children
Credits: 3
A consideration of the church’s educational ministry with children, including developmental theory, the nature of teaching, and comprehensive planning for ministry with children. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8330 - Youth Ministry
Credits: 3
A consideration of the church’s educational ministry with youth, including the observation of or participation with young people. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8332 - Speed Dating Spirituality: Ministry with Young Adults
Credits: 3
A critical exploration of the intersection between popular culture and the spiritual beliefs, values, and practices of young people ages 18-30 from diverse social contexts. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8338 - Emancipatory Educational Ministry with Adolescent Girls
Credits: 3
An interdisciplinary inquiry of the experiences of teenage girls, focusing on the impact of race, class, and gender oppression. Feminist, womanist, and mujerista perspectives inform the construction of a critical educational ministry with teenage girls in the church. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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CE 8375 - Spiritual Formation in the Church
Credits: 3
An exploration of a variety of historic and contemporary practices that support and guide Christian formation and spirituality in a pluralistic world. Special attention is given to leadership of small groups in the congregation, and to the interrelationship between spirituality and justice. Prerequisites: HX 6305 or HX 6306 , and NT 6301 /OT 6301 or NT 6302 /OT 6302 . Prerequisite or corequisite: XS 6310 .
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Civil and Environmental Engineering |
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CEE 7049 - Master’s Full-Time Status
Credits: 0
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CEE 7090 - CEE Seminar
Credits: 0
Lectures by invited speakers from industry and academia, including SMU faculty and students, dealing with engineering practice and research topics of current interest in environmental and civil engineering. All students, staff, and faculty are invited.
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CEE 7096 - Master’s Thesis
Credits: 0
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CEE 7191 - Special Projects
Credits: 1
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7192 - Special Projects
Credits: 1
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7196 - Master’s Thesis
Credits: 1
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CEE 7291 - Special Projects
Credits: 2
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7292 - Special Projects
Credits: 2
Individual or group study of selected topics in environmental or civil engineering. Topics must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.
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CEE 7296 - Master’s Thesis
Credits: 2
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CEE 7303 - Leadership Innovation Hub
Credits: 3
Leading change in disruptive times using systems-level innovation and data-driven analysis. Experiential and project-based learning about social and environmental justice with community partners. Addressing challenges with curiosity and compassion. Prerequisites: DISC 1312 and DISC 1313, or equivalent, and instructor approval.
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CEE 7311 - Environmental and Hazardous Waste Laws
Credits: 3
Federal environmental laws, with emphasis on laws dealing with hazardous substances, such as CERCLA and RCRA; regulations and the regulatory framework; definitions and substantive requirements; roles of the states and the federal EPA; compliance and enforcement; and case studies.
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CEE 7312 - Risk Assessment and Health Effects
Credits: 3
Introduction to toxicology as it relates to environmental and health effects of hazardous materials; toxicology methodology; risk management factors including legal aspects; human health and ecological risk assessment and risk communication; emergency response; computer databases.
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CEE 7313 - Environmental Chemistry and Biology
Credits: 3
Chemical and biochemical processes; controlling fate and transport of hazardous materials with emphasis on chemical equilibria; chemical thermodynamics; acid-base equilibria; precipitation and dissolution; oxidation-reduction processes; environmental transformations of organic materials; introductory taxonomy; microbial growth and kinetics; energy transfer; microbial ecosystems.
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CEE 7314 - Environmental Regulations and Compliance
Credits: 3
Practical knowledge of federal and state environmental permitting processes and procedures is provided. Regulatory requirements are reviewed with emphasis on the 40 CFR regulations for water, air, and solid hazardous waste. Air, water, stormwater, and waste permits are reviewed, as well as permits-by-rule. Also explored are the consequences of noncompliance with regulations by presenting enforcement options available to government agencies.
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CEE 7315 - Integrated Waste Management
Credits: 3
Comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the complex interdisciplinary field of hazardous waste management; current management practices; treatment and disposal methods; and site remediation. Topics include detailed case studies and design examples to evaluate the effectiveness of different treatment and containment technologies in addressing today’s hazardous waste situations.
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CEE 7317 - Environmental Organic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Examines the fundamental processes that govern transformation of organic chemicals in natural and engineering systems. The course is divided into three parts: organic chemistry overview, physical transformations of organic compounds, and organic chemical reactions in the environment. The organic chemistry overview provides knowledge regarding basic properties of organic compounds such as nomenclature and structures. Physical transformation of organic compounds provides an understanding in processes (such as sorption and volatilization) that control the distribution of organic chemicals between different phases (such as air, water, and soil). Environmentally mediated reactions (such as hydrolysis and photolysis) that control the breakdown of organic chemicals are the focus of chemical reactions.
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CEE 7318 - Bioremediation of Inorganic Contaminants
Credits: 3
Focuses on bioremediation techniques and applications for removing inorganic contaminants (nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus compounds, iron, heavy metals, metalloids and radionuclides) through the metabolic activities of microorganisms. Explores fundamental chemical and biological processes as well as engineering aspects. Prerequisites: Prior course experience with biochemistry or instructor approval.
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CEE 7319 - Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
Credits: 3
Examines soil solution chemistry and reactivity. Covers distribution and significance of common soil minerals, weathering, and general solid phase reactivity. Lab covers mineral structures, techniques of mineral identification, and solution-solid phase partitioning. Prerequisite: CEE 2321 or permission of instructor.
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CEE 7320 - Biodegradation of Hazardous Organic Pollutants
Credits: 3
Students learn and integrate the basic principles of biochemistry required for understanding the biodegradation of hazardous and toxic organic compounds. Students become familiar with current biological remediation techniques and molecular microbiology and solve problems often encountered in application of bioremediation. Prerequisite: Prior course experience with biochemistry.
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CEE 7321 - Physical and Chemical Waste Treatment
Credits: 3
Introduces waste minimization techniques and objectives, and thoroughly reviews chemical equilibrium and chemical reaction kinetics. Design and analysis equations and procedures are rigorously derived for chemical reactors and physical unit operations. The treatment objectives examined include 1) solids-liquid separation accomplished by coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, flotation, and solids handling processes; 2) immiscible liquid separation brought about by emulsion-breaking chemicals and gravity and flotation oil/water separators; 3) phase and species transformations through pH neutralization, chemical precipitation, chemical oxidation/reduction, air stripping, and solidification/stabilization; and 4) solute separation and concentration achieved with activated carbon absorption, synthetic ion exchange resins, and membrane separation techniques.
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CEE 7322 - Biological Waste Treatment
Credits: 3
Biological treatment topics include an overview of microbiology and microbial metabolism; kinetics of biological growth; aerobic suspended growth processes including the various modifications of the activated sludge process, aerated lagoons, and sequencing batch reactors; aerobic attached growth processes including trickling filters, biofilter towers, and rotating biological contactors; anaerobic processes including sludge digestion and liquid waste treatment with the anaerobic contact process and anaerobic filters; biosolids handling and disposal; composting; land treatment; in situ biotreatment and biotreatment of contaminated soils.
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CEE 7323 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Role of project officer; systems and techniques for planning, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and completing environmental projects; total quality management; project team management, development of winning proposals; contract management and logistics; case study application of project management to all environmental media and programs; community relations, risk communication, crisis management, consensus building, media, and public policy.
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CEE 7324 - Geographical Information Systems and Mapping
Credits: 3
Introduces modern GIS software and tools, including map design, geodatabases, geospatial and attribute data, geocoding, and simple spatial analysis. Students use research-based projects to explore GIS as a tool for innovative spatial thinking and as a catalyst for sustainable strategies.
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CEE 7325 - Disaster Management
Credits: 3
Introduces basic concepts in disaster management. Drawing on a range of sources, from the textbook to the U.S. National Response Plan to research papers, the course covers the fundamentals of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. An all-hazards approach is taken, providing analysis of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Also introduces key methods in the field, including simulation modeling, consequence analysis tools, design criteria, statistical and case study methods (lessons learned), and risk analysis.
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CEE 7326 - Sustainable Transportation
Credits: 3
Covers planning and operations management of sustainable transportation systems with a focus on energy efficiency. Provides an integrated overview of main concepts and issues related to developing sustainable transportation systems for urban areas, freight transportation, and aviation. Also, advanced topics related to vehicle technologies, alternative energy, and smart cities. Presents findings from national and international case studies.
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CEE 7327 - Optimization and Reliability for Infrastructure and Environmental Systems
Credits: 3
This course introduces the concepts of engineering systems optimization, reliability and risk assessment, and applies them to civil and environmental engineering systems. Topics include an introduction to engineering systems definition, classical methods of optimization, linear programming, integer programming, dynamic programming, nonlinear optimization, and reliability and risk concepts in engineering planning and design. Engineering applications will include transportation networks, fleet assignment, supply chain management, environmental engineering systems, fluid transport and water reservoir operation and structural engineering systems. Advance topics will include an introduction to chance-constrained optimization and basic decomposition approaches and their application to real-world problems.
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CEE 7328 - Introduction to Sustainability
Credits: 3
Introduces basic concepts in sustainability. Drawing on a range of sources, including selected books and readings, the course explores the idea of total connectedness of resource use globally, with particular emphasis on the situation in North Texas. Addresses the issues of air quality and energy supply, sustainable construction, water use, transit and other related areas of resource use, and waste generation. Guest lecturers provide a series of multiple viewpoints in areas of specific expertise. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.
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CEE 7329 - Methods and Technology for Sustainability
Credits: 3
This course covers technologies and methods used in sustainable design and analysis. Areas covered include the scientific understanding of alternative energy systems, water reuse and supply, and state-of-the-art materials created for sustainability. Also discussed are methods for assessing sustainability, including life cycle assessment and the development of sustainable indicators. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or permission of instructor.
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CEE 7330 - Design for Sustainability
Credits: 3
This course introduces the student to the issues involved in creating a sustainable built environment. The course will address issues of resource use at the regional and project specific level. Specific techniques for designing and constructing sustainable buildings will be addressed. Systems of measurement for sustainable properties will be discussed on a comparative level, and the USGBC’s LEED system will be specifically addressed. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, or permission of instructor.
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CEE 7331 - Air Pollution Management and Engineering
Credits: 3
Covers the science, engineering, public health, and economic aspects of air quality. Students develop in-depth understanding and broad knowledge of the sources and properties of air pollutants, air quality management, fate and transport of pollutants in the environment, regulations of air quality, and the operation and design of air pollution control systems. Reviews the status of science, policy, and regulations on several selected topics such as urban smog, regional haze, greenhouse gas and global climate change, stratospheric ozone depletion, and mercury emissions and control.
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CEE 7332 - Groundwater Hydrology and Contamination
Credits: 3
Groundwater hydrology; aquifer and well hydraulics; flow equations and models; implications for landfill design; sources and nature of groundwater contaminants; monitoring and analysis; contaminant fate and transport; transport model for hazardous substances; groundwater pollution control measures; containment and treatment; groundwater quality management.
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CEE 7333 - Laboratory Methods in Environmental Engineering
Credits: 3
Provides students with hands-on, state-of-the-art experience with important experimental methods in environmental systems and with evaluation of the reliability and significance of parameter determinations. Covers instrumental and statistical methods used for characterization of water, air, and soil quality. Introduces treatability studies, including reactor dynamics. Provides 2 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory component. Prerequisite: CEE 5313 or two terms of undergraduate chemistry.
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CEE 7334 - Fate and Transport of Contaminants
Credits: 3
Development and application of fate and transport models for hazardous substances with focus on water-sediment, water-soil, and water-air interfaces; material balance principle; mass transport and transformation processes; modeling of lakes and reservoirs; stream modeling; general flow case; groundwater models; multiphase and integrated modeling approaches; and case studies.
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CEE 7335 - Aerosol Mechanics
Credits: 3
Fundamental and advanced principles of airborne particles, including their physical properties, aerodynamic behavior, and their collection, measurement, and analysis. The course emphasizes the origins and properties of atmospheric aerosols and the design of air pollution control equipment.
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CEE 7340 - Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Credits: 3
Three dimensional stress and strain, failure theories, introduction to two-dimensional elasticity, torsion of prismatic members, beams on elastic foundation, introduction to plates and shells, and energy methods. Prerequisites: CEE 2340 and MATH 2343.
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CEE 7350 - Introduction to Environmental Management Systems
Credits: 3
An in-depth introduction to environmental management systems. Includes systems such as EMAS, Responsible Care, OHSAS 18000, ISO 14000, and the Texas EMS program. Takes a step-by-step look at the ISO 14001 standard, from the policy statement to the management to review, so students can fully understand the plan-do-check-act approach of the system. Also introduces management systems auditing the requirements of a system auditor, and the certification process.
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CEE 7351 - Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
Credits: 3
Presents toxicology as it relates to environmental and health effects of hazardous materials. Examines toxicological methodologies, pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action to toxicants, origin response to toxic substances, and relevant aspects of the occupational and regulatory environment. Includes toxicology of metals, radiation, industrial solvents and vapors, pesticides, teratogens, mutagens, and carcinogens. Examines risk communication and risk assessment as they relate to toxic substance exposure.
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CEE 7352 - Management of Radioactive Hazards
Credits: 3
Principles of radioactive material production, uses, and hazards are presented with emphasis on their safe control and management. Topics in health physics and radiation protection related to the commercial nuclear industry are examined including uranium fuel production, light water reactor technologies, and industrial and medical uses of radioactive byproduct materials. Risk assessment methods and hazard management connected to the fuel cycles are developed. The regulation of radioactive materials is studied, with emphasis on licensing of regulated industries, radioactive material transportation, radioactive waste management and disposal, radiological emergency preparedness, and decommissioning. Prerequisite: CEE 5313.
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CEE 7353 - Environmental Epidemiology
Credits: 3
Introduction to the science of epidemiology. Design and conduct of studies examining health effects of environmental exposures. Strengths and limitations of research strategies and interpretation of study results. Areas of interest include air and water pollution, lead, and biological marker outcomes.
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CEE 7354 - Environmental Engineering Principles and Processes
Credits: 3
Waste minimization and pollution prevention techniques and objectives are introduced. A comprehensive study is made of biological, chemical, and physical principles and treatment strategies for controlling pollutant emissions. Equal emphasis is placed on underlying theory and practical engineering application of both common and innovative water and wastewater treatment processes. Design equations, procedures, and process models are rigorously derived for chemical/biological reactors and physical unit operations. Emphasis is placed on engineering analysis and application of process modeling techniques for design unit processes to achieve specific treatment objectives.
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CEE 7361 - Matrix Structural Analysis and Introduction to Finite Element Methods
Credits: 3
A systematic approach to formulation of force and displacement method of analysis; representation of structures as assemblages of elements; and computer solution of structural systems. Prerequisite: CEE 3350 or consent of instructor.
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CEE 7362 - Engineering Analysis with Numerical Methods
Credits: 3
Applications of numerical and approximate methods in solving a variety of engineering problems. Examples include equilibrium, buckling, vibration, fluid mechanics, thermal science, and other engineering applications. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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CEE 7363 - Architectural and Structural Engineering
Credits: 3
The basic principles of structural analysis and mechanics of deformable bodies are introduced. Structural systems and principles are presented with an emphasis on architectural design. Students will be provided with a conceptual introduction to structures emphasizing the integration of structural and architectural design. Case studies of buildings are presented and discussed.
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CEE 7364 - Introduction to Structural Dynamics
Credits: 3
Covers the dynamic responses of structures and the behavior of structural components to dynamic loads and foundation excitations. Also, single- and multidegree-of-freedom systems response and its applications to analysis of framed structures. Introduces systems with distributed mass and flexibility. Prerequisites: MATH 2343 and CEE/ME 3350 or CEE/ME 5361.
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CEE 7365 - Introduction to Construction Management
Credits: 3
Construction practice techniques and current technological tools are examined. Included are cost estimating, bidding, contracts and contract bonds, risk and umbrella excess insurance, labor law and labor relations. Building codes and regulations are examined. Business methods with respect to managing project time and cost including typical forms used in construction are addressed.
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CEE 7366 - Introduction to Facilities Engineering Systems
Credits: 3
The inter-relationships of fire protection, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, telecommunications, energy management systems for buildings are examined. A life-cycle approach examines each of these systems with respect to cost, durability, maintainability, operability, and safety. Facility operations, facility maintenance and testing, and assessments are discussed.
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CEE 7367 - Telecommunications in Facility Planning
Credits: 3
A thorough description of telecommunications technology is presented. Provides a working knowledge of the fundamental concepts of telecommunications technology for both voice and data. Topics include digital communications, standards and protocols, Ethernets, local area networks, fiber optics, and voice technologies.
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CEE 7368 - Facilities Contract Management
Credits: 3
A critical foundation and understanding is provided of the terminology, arts and skills of contracts and contract negotiation, review and preparation, as well as insurance and risk management. Attention is also given to lease analysis, licensing and permits, when and how bidding contracts are warranted, how to prepare specifications and their role in contract creation, and supplier and vendor management in the post-contractual process.
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CEE 7369 - Electrical, Mechanical, and Piping Systems for Buildings
Credits: 3
Mechanical and electrical systems for buildings are examined with emphasis on practical aspects of the subjects. Space planning and architectural considerations, including cost and environmental impact of the mechanical and electrical systems are presented. Prerequisites: Undergraduate introduction to electrical circuits, classical mechanics, and fluid dynamics, or instructor’s approval.
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CEE 7370 - Facility Planning
Credits: 3
Presents the overall planning process for construction projects. Covers the three divisions of planning (program planning, project planning, and activity planning) in an integrated manner. Includes different modeling approaches for the planning process.
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