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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

Catalog Course Definitions 

Core – Course is approved for specific core curriculum (i.e. arts and sciences curriculum; quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills)

Cross-Listed – Class that is offered along with another class that has the same topic, title, and course content. Max Hours displayed for each cross-listed class is the total number of hours allowed for all courses completed within a particular cross-listed group. See below for more information on Max Hours.

Gt - Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer as part of the gtPathways program. 

Max Hours (in Course Description) – Total number of applicable credit hours that count toward a student’s degree for a particular course or cross-listed group.

Requisite: 

  • Prerequisite – Specific course completed or “in progress” (i.e. ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1020 with C- or higher)
  • Corequisite – Specific course taken at the same time (i.e. BIOL 2071 taken same time as BIOL 2051)
  • Restriction – Restricted to a specific population (i.e. Restricted to MUSC majors or junior standing, etc.)

Course Number Definitions:

  • 1000 - 4999 Undergraduate Level
  • 5000 - 9999 Graduate Level
 

Architecture
  

  • ARCH 6256 - Community Development


    This course introduces community development, examining planners’ and other stakeholders’ roles in the field; key theories and practices; community dynamics; community-based organizations; asset-based development; social equity; and the influence of local physical and economic factors on community development. Cross-listed with URPL 6400. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6257 - Community Engaged Design Practice


    Obtain real-world pre-design and conceptual design experience in complex urban environments focusing on evolving trends in sustainability. Using digital trans-disciplinary learning students will develop comprehensive sustainable strategies that draw from their own sustainable philosophy developed during this class. Cross-listed with LDAR 6635 and LDAR 4435. Restriction: Restricted to graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6258 - Social Justice in Planning


    This course investigates various social justice issues encountered in planning, including conflict resolution; advocacy; environmental justice; social equity; culture and diversity; disadvantaged populations; public engagement techniques; affordability; equal access; and policy impacts. Cross-listed with URPL 6410 and LDAR 6637. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6259 - The Art of Traditional Design


    Introduction to Philosophy, History and Design Methods of Traditional Design derived from Greek precedents developed through the Renaissance and later the Beaux Arts. The course will emphasize this influence on the Architecture of the United States. Restriction: Restricted to graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6260 - Architectural Precedents


    Explores a number of traditional answers to recurring design issues, such as how to approach and enter a building or how to design a facade. In a seminar setting, students examine traditional ideas for their underlying principles and design new architectural compositions based on those principles. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6270 - Form and Formation of Cities


    This course investigates the origins and types of human settlements; the history of cities and urbanization; urban morphology and the evolution of the built environment; urban form principles and theory; and types of urbanism. Cross-listed with URPL 6350, URBN 6633, and LDAR 5530. Restriction: Restricted to graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6275 - History Native Amer Arch


    Introduces Native American architecture from the 12th century to the present. The course helps students understand the various cultural, technological, philosophical and aesthetic ideas that helped shape these buildings throughout history. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6290 - Special Topics in Cultural Studies


    Various topics in cultural studies, according to current faculty and student interests. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 21 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6310 - Greenbuilding Tech


    This seminar will advance the student’s knowledge of environmental building and construction methods through studies in material resources, innovative green systems, alternate green technology, energy efficiency, and affordability in “green architectural design.” Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6313 - LEED Certification, Greenbuilding Seminar


    This RIGOROUS course will use the LEED Certification process to provide a framework for assessing building performance and meeting sustainability goals, following the 1st step in a two stage Professional Accreditation process, focusing on LEED GA, Green Associate Accreditation. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6314 - LEED AP Advanced Greenbuilding Seminar


    This advanced LEED Certification and Accreditation course builds on the first LEED GA course, providing a framework for assessing green building performance and sustainability goals, exploring advanced green building concepts and preparing the student for the LEED AP BD+C exam. Prereq: ARCH 6313 or instructor approval. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6351 - Building Conservation


    This course emphasizes the relationship between knowledge acquisition, professional judgement, and design modification. Topics include: 1) Historic Building Types & Methods, 2) Field and Lab Methods of Building Assessment, and 3) Management of Building Rehabilitation. The course takes an integrative approach to the scientific, aesthetic, managerial and legal dimensions of preservation. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6352 - Documentation, Analysis, Representation


    This methods course focuses on skills development in in-situ documentation of the historic environment. The course includes modules on: a) historic records, b) archaeological evidence, c) building and site measurement, d) photographic & Photometric methods, e) geo-spatial data, f) graphic representation, and g) reporting formats. Cross-listed with HIPR 6310. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6353 - Daylighting Design


    Daylighting is the use of light from the sky to illuminate building interiors. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of daylighting design including how it is perceived and how it impacts building energy flows. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6355 - Urban Conservation: Context for Reuse


    Human habitats (especially cities) are dynamic. The preservationist cannot freeze cities in a static representation of the past. The course deals with philosophical and political contexts, but emphasizes the role of strategic design intervention in the shaping of evolving cities. Cross-listed with HIPR 6410. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6356 - Adaptive Reuse: Business and Practice


    Existing buildings and infrastructure afford challenges and opportunities for reuse. This course explores the business, and financial aspects of adapting the built environment for contemporary uses. The course is suitable for designers, planners, historians and social scientists. Restriction: Restricted to majors within the College of Architecture and Planning. Cross-listed with HIPR 6220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6357 - The Poetic Detail-Studies in Tectonics—Wood


    This research seminar focuses on tectonics through traditional timber frame and wood construction case studies. The relationship between function, aesthetics, detail, and tectonics are explored in relation to contemporary concerns. Learning by making. Cross-listed with ARCH 3704. Restriction: Restricted to ARCH-BS majors with sophomore standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6370 - Introduction To Design Build


    Introduction to Design Build project delivery methods important to architects. Lecture, research on the industry and an individual student project are the methods used to introduce ethical questions, role of the architect, owner, consultant and subcontractors. Work leads to studio project or case study. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6373 - Construction in Design Build


    Using a single project, students fully explore the design phase, estimating, scheduling and project management skills in traditional construction. Course is concurrent with an advanced studio and builds a project on a site. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6375 - Green Tech Eco-Furniture Fabrication I


    Green Tech I is the first of two courses that are a “real build” course in which students advance their knowledge of environmental design through full-scale construction of architectural elements, furnishings, accessories, finishes, outdoor gear, or even clothing. Coreq: ARCH 6376. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Cross-listed with ARCH 3804. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6376 - Green Tech Eco-Furniture Fabrication II


    Green Tech II is the second of two courses that is a “real build” course in which students advance their knowledge of environmental design through full-scale construction of architectural elements, furnishings, accessories, finishes, outdoor gear, or even clothing. Students must be enrolled in both Green Tech I and Green Tech II in the same semester. Coreq: ARCH 6375. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Cross-listed with ARCH 3806. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6377 - Small Eco Home Design & Fabrication


    This unique, quick-paced seminar focuses on small-scale residential design, from tiny-homes, to prefab, and movable residences. Students learn Small Home design, methods, and techno-systems, then using green materials, they design and fabricate architectural elements and furniture for enhancing small-scale living. Restriction: Restricted to ARCH graduate students. Cross-listed with ARCH 3807. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6390 - Special Topics in Technology


    Various topics in technology, according to current faculty and student interests. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 18 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6412 - Construction Documents


    Introduces the concepts and techniques of construction documents. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6413 - Construction Leadership


    The final course is an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction business course bringing together executives, principals, and managers to current industry topics and provide students opportunities to apply management and leadership principles from the various fields to case study projects. Crosslisted with CVEN 5238. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6420 - Integrated Practice & BIM Technology


    This class will be a general overview of integrated practices and technologies used in today’s industry. Understanding the nature of how information is created and managed using BIM technologies will help us define a road map for how information passes downstream and bring value to a project. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6450 - Pre-Design


    Course lectures, readings, and case studies cover pre-design methodologies, research, documentation, facilitation and consensus building. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6463 - BIM: Emerging Prof. Practices


    The 21st century architect’s emerging role is designing the design process. BIM (Revit) attempts to optimize the entire process, including all participants, from conceptual design, through post-building occupancy. These capabilities are explored and developed. Prereq: ARCH 5430. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6464 - BIM: Advanced Design Concepts


    BIM’s complexity (Revit) challenges all designers. The emerging tool is very sophisticated, but its benefit are not realized from modeling alone. We address architectural design as a multifaceted optimization process: concept, form, and function. Prereq: ARCH 5430. Cross-listed with ARCH 6390. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6470 - ACE Mentoring


    Graduate students work with professional architects, designers, and engineers mentoring students in selected local high schools to learn problem solving, graphics and model making to produce a design project. Student mentors develop lesson plans, outcomes and keep a weekly journal. Cross-listed with LDAR 6470 and URPL 6850. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6471 - Managing Quality & Risks


    A lecture and seminar on approaches to risk management including contracts, insurance, financial analysis, dispute resolution and client relationships. Utilizing case study approach, quality assurance will be defined and studied in the design and building phase of workings. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6472 - Architecture in a Single Source Project Delivery


    Directed to the practice of architecture with design build and other single source delivery systems. This course examines requirements of codes, zoning, building systems and legal questions for the architect. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6473 - Research Tools & Methods


    Introduces the thesis in architecture and establishes the scholarly basis for the research and construction of a Master’s Thesis project. This course will provide the student with the research practices and methodologies to develop the scholarship and products required to produce a Thesis Project Proposal. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for the student to submit the Thesis Proposal for departmental approval to continue with the remaining 9 credits of thesis work. Cross-listed with LDAR 6949. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6490 - Special Topics in Professional Studies


    Various topics in professional studies according to current faculty and student interests. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 18 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6510 - Digital Applications in Design


    This course introduces first year design students to the Graphic Design Concepts and Digital Applications necessary to create digital, printed and physical presentations of their work. Students learn computer skills including: raster and vector based programs and digital modeling. Prereq: ARCH 5110 and ARCH 5510. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6515 - Adv. Digital Representation


    In this course students will learn advanced techniques of architectural representation using digital modeling, rendering engines, and post processing in the Adobe Creative Suite. Prereq: ARCH 5510 and 6510 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6530 - The Art of Proportion


    This course covers the use of proportional systems in the Classical tradition. Students complete a series of graphic exercises culminating in the construction of a Beaux-Art style ink-wash of a classical column. Cross-listed with ARCH 6290 and HIPR 6090. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6550 - Digital Portfolio Design


    This course introduces students to the Graphic Design Concepts and the Digital Applications used to create both Printed and Web-based Portfolios. Students must have completed ARCH 5110 and have a working knowledge of Photoshop. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6560 - Architecture Photography


    Emphasizes and understanding of light, composition, color and problem solving, with a particular goal of applying these skills to the photography of architectural exteriors and interiors. For students who have access to adjustable 35 mm digital cameras. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6570 - Sketching As Seeing


    Sketching promotes seeing, and seeing promotes thinking. This course is designed to help you think & see by the regular practice of sketching & the discipline of keeping a sketchbook. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6590 - Special Topics in Representational Studies


    Various topics in representational studies, according to current faculty and student interests. Prereq: ARCH 5510. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6710 - Architecture in Other Cultures


    Various studies of architecture and urbanism in foreign countries. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 9
  

  • ARCH 6715 - The Built Environment in Other Cultures I: Research Design


    The intent is to broaden students’ perspectives by asking them to examine design within another culture. Each student prepares a proposal of study including a statement of the problem to be addressed, the type of field research to be undertaken and the nature of the report to be produced. Cross-listed with LDAR 6624. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6730 - International Studies Preparation


    The course will prepare students to go to China, for 10-day International Summer School, 5-week China Summer Urban Design Joint Studio, 9-month Gensler Internship, and 1-year LA Dual Degree program. Topics include historic, geographic and cultural issues, and language lessons. Cross-listed with URBN 6730, LDAR 6730, and URPL 6730. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6755 - Rome: Architecture & Urbanism


    The objective of this course is to provide a broad overview of the city’s major architectural sites, topography, infrastructure and systems of urban design and organization through the study of the rich palimpsest of buildings, piazzas and landscapes from antiquity to the present day. Coreq: ARCH 6760. Restriction: Restricted to ARCH graduate students. Cross-listed with ARCH 3693. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6760 - Rome: Documentation, Analysis and Design


    With graphic representation as the primary mode of inquiry, this course is an intensive study of a single building, piazza or landscape within the rich urban fabric of Rome. The graphical inquiry will be supported by pre-departure research and onsite observation and presentations. Coreq. ARCH 6755. Restriction: Restricted to ARCH graduate students. Cross-listed with ARCH 3694. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6775 - Bluff General Elective


    Provides students the opportunity to focus their attention on one of three areas: technical studies, professional studies, or cultural studies. Students will complete coursework as it relates to Design Build Bluff. Counts as a general elective. Restriction: Restricted to Architecture graduate students within the College of Architecture and Planning. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6840 - Independent Study


    Studies initiated by students or faculty and sponsored by a faculty member to investigate a special topic or problem related to architecture. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6910 - Teaching Assistantship


    Work with a faculty member in a course to help with class preparation and delivery. This is intended for students who may be considering a career in teaching architecture. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6930 - Architecture Internship


    Designed to provide professional practice experience. The internship is composed of eight hours per week working in a practicing professional’s office during the regular semester. Students must complete the second-year level before taking this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 6931 - Architecture Internship


    Designed to provide professional practice experience. The internship is composed of eight hours per week working in a practicing professional’s office during the regular semester. Students must complete the second-year level before taking this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • ARCH 7840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3

Bioengineering
  

  • BIOE 1010 - Bioengineering Design and Prototyping I


    BIOE 1010 introduces students to bioengineering, and provides an introduction to possible careers and research topics in Bioengineering. Students also learn human anatomy by understanding how to incorporate visual human datasets into computer prototyping and design tools. Restricted to Pre-BIOE students. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • BIOE 1020 - Bioengineering Design and Prototyping II


    BIOE 1020 extends work from BIOE 1010 by introducing students to practical skills around computer-aided design (CAD), modeling and prototyping with focus on project-oriented work aimed at design, prototyping and metrology of specific medical devices. Prereq: BIOE 1010. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • BIOE 2010 - Introduction to Programming for Bioengineers


    Digital computers are the primary tools of modern engineers. This class introduces the undergraduate to general computing concepts, computer languages, and programming techniques. BIOE 2010 is restricted to Bioengineering Pre-majors in the College of Engineeering and Applied Science. Prereq: MATH 1401 or instructor permission. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • BIOE 2020 - Introduction to Computational Methods for Bioengineers


    A modern engineer is required to solve problems involving the physical world not only on paper, but also using numerical tools implemented on digital computers. This class introduces the students a first set of numerical algorithms for the solution of calculus-based engineering problems. Prereq: BIOE 2010 and MATH 2411 or instructor permission. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • BIOE 2840 - Independent Study in Bioengineering


    Covers topics which students may wish to pursue on their own initiative with guidance from department faculty. Credit is awarded upon completion of a project. Departmental approval is required. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  

  • BIOE 3010 - Bioinstrumentation


    This course is intended for junior bioengineering students to facilitate their development into bioengineering investigation. The course has been designed to introduce fundamental principles of circuit theory, analog and digital electronics and biological instrumentation techniques commonly used in biomedical research. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3020 - Introduction to Biomechanical Analysis


    This course will offer an overview of solid and fluid mechanics, as applied to biomechanical systems. After completing this course, students should have enough understanding of biomechanics to: (1) perform and interpret basic analytical of biomech. systems: (2) analytically reason through a design: (3) and choose a specialty. Prereq: MATH 1401, 2411 and 3195 (or combination of MATH 3200 and MATH 3191 to meet MATH 3195 requirement). Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3030 - Introduction to Biomaterials


    This course will cover different kinds of biomaterials in biomedical applications, and their physiological response in the biological environment. In addition, it will cover material properties, host response, and characterization techniques. Prereq: CHEM 3411 or CHEM 3481. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3040 - Physiology for Bioengineering


    This course will introduce students to central concepts in human physiology. This includes the structure, function and homeostatic role of key organs within the body; the engineering principles governing these systems and processes; and designing engineering-based solutions to overcome dysfunction in disease. Prereq: BIOL 2051 and 2061 or BIOL 2095 and 2097. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3050 - Cell & Molecular Bioengineering


    An examination of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Emphasis is placed on mechanisms of intracellular and transmembrane transport, cellular control, gene expression, and intercellular and intracellular signaling. Experimental methods and applications will be discussed. Prereq: BIOL 2051 and 2061 or BIOL 2095 and 2097, CHEM 2031 and 2061 or CHEM 2081 and 2091. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3051 - Cell & Molecular Bioengineering Lab


    Laboratory experience in cell and molecular biology techniques. Experimental methods and applications will be discussed and performed including basic microscopy, PCR, purification and separation techniques, and protein assays. Restricted to BIOE-BS majors.Prereq: BIOL 2051 and 2061 or BIOL 2095 and 2097, CHEM 2031 and 2061 or CHEM 2081 and 2091. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3060 - Biostatistics, Measurement and Analysis


    Students will learn and apply parametric statistics, including t-tests, ANOVA, and regression methods, using commercially available statistical software to the analysis of clinical and/or biological data. Further, they will be introduced to measurement error and the propagation of error technique. Restricted to BIOE-BS majors. Prereq: MATH 3195 and BIOE 2020 or combination of MATH 3200 and MATH 3191. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3070 - Bioengineering Lab I


    Core bioengineering lab required of all major students. This lab introduces students to experimental techniques in the areas of Biomaterials, Biomedical Instrumentation, and Biomechanics. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3071 - Bioengineering Lab II


    Lab sequence 2 of 2. A series of modules focused on quantitative techniques relative to Bioengineering. Modules will include Physiological data acquisition and analysis, Medical Imaging and Assistive Technologies. Restricted to BIOE-BS majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3090 - Introduction to BioDesign


    BioDesign I is the first course in a three sequence design process that provides students with a framework for identifying medical needs through clinical observation, environment analysis and product screening. Restricted to BIOE-BS. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 3939 - Undergraduate Internship


    Department of Bioengineering Internship. Credit may not be applied toward the BS in Bioengineering degree. Enrollment by department permission only. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  

  • BIOE 4035 - Undergraduate BioDesign II


    This represents the second semester of the core undergraduate Biodesign sequence. Students gain experience around Design and Prototyping, Verification and Validation, and evaluation of key components around biomedical technology development. Prereq: BIOE 3090. Restriction: Restricted to full Bioengineering majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4045 - BioDesign III


    This course represents the capstone culmination of the core undergraduate Biodesign experience. Students finalize all design, prototyping, testing and validation components, and present the project per professional standards to professionals and peers. Prereq: BIOE 4035. Restriction: Restricted to full Bioengineering majors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4053 - Optics and Microscopy in Biomedical Research


    Undergraduate overview of optical imaging, ranging from classical microscopy to advanced, non-linear techniques and includes theory, technology and applications in biomedical sciences. This will prepare students for developing and applying state-of-the-art optical imaging in their research. Cross-listed with BIOE 5053. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4063 - 3D Modeling for Bioengineers


    This course instills in the 3D modeling skills specific to the biomedical industry. Topics include computer aided design (CAD), medical imaging, image processing, patient specific image to three-dimensional (3D) model reconstruction, non-uniform rational b-spline (NURBS) surfaces, finite element and computational fluid dynamics (FEA/CFD) analyses and physical modeling using rapid prototyping. Restrictions: Matriculated CEAS students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4064 - Advanced MatLab For Bioengineers And Life Scientists


    MatLab programming for undergraduate bioengineers and life scientists. Topics include MatLab syntax and optimization as well as techniques for working with scalars, time-series, images and multi-dimension datasets. Surface/Curve fitting. modeling, automation and classification will be covered. Cross-listed with BIOE 5064. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4065 - Introduction to iOS Apps


    This course will introduce students to best practices in developing Health centered iOS Apps. Topics will focus on Xcode, Object Oriented Design, Objective-C, Cocoa, Core Data and the iOS emulator. Cross-listed with BIOE 5065. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4066 - Advanced Topics in iOS Apps


    This course will introduce undergraduates to advanced topics focused on creating health centered iOS Apps. Topics will cover best practices for developing Apps across the iOS product lineup including Apple Watch and developing for Apple Health kit. Deployment and validation will also be covered. Cross-listed with BIOE 5066. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4068 - Introduction to Medical Imaging


    This course will introduce undergraduates to the basic physics, technologies, and clinical methodologies underlying Ultrasound, MRI, CT, PET and SPECT imaging systems. The course will include lectures, and visits to campus hospital and research imaging systems as well as hands on ultrasound labs. Cross-listed with BIOE 5068. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4069 - Advanced Biomechanics for Undergraduates


    This course covers advanced topics such as blood flow dynamics, introduction to non-linear finite deformation techniques, blood rheology, and computational techniques. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Cross-listed with BIOE 5069. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4073 - Neural Interfaces and Bionic Limbs


    This course will introduce undergraduates to topics in neural interfaces (Brain machine interfaces, peripheral nerve interfaces etc), the issues involved in the design of mechatronic limb systems and the decoding algorithms used to map the neural interface to the mechatronic limb. Cross-listed with BIOE 5073. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4083 - Polymers in Biomedical Applications


    This course will introduce undergraduate students to fundamental synthetic method and basic characteristics of various polymeric biomaterials and their crucial roles in different biomedical applications. It will also cover how the polymers can be modified to enhance biomedical applications. Cross-listed with BIOE 5083. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4085 - Tissue Engineering


    This course covers tools, techniques, characterization and applications in modern tissue engineering. Cross-listed with BIOE 5085. Restriction: Restricted to BIOE-BS majors within the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4420 - Special Topics in Bioengineering


    Special topics of particular interest to undergraduate in the Bioengineering program. Registration requires departmental approval. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 4840 - Independent Study in Bioengineering


    Covers advanced topics which students may wish to pursue on their own initiative with guidance from department faculty. Credit is awarded upon completion of a project. Departmental approval is required. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  

  • BIOE 4929 - Undergraduate Research Project


    Department of Bioengineering Research Project. Credit may not be applied toward the BS in Bioengineering degree. Enrollment by department permission only. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  

  • BIOE 5010 - Cell and Molecular Biology for Bioengineers


    Introduction to cellular and molecular biology, with a focus on using engineering methods and literature to analyze structure and function of cells throughout lifecycle and multiple scales. Design experiments to test hypotheses. Prereq: Graduate standing in Bioengineering or instructor permission. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5011 - Systems Physiology for Bioengineers


    Use engineering principles to study key physiological systems. Topics: cardiovascular, neuroscience, urological, or renal medicine. Related engineering principles: pressure-flow relationships, stress-strain, electromechanical coupling and signal transduction. Prereq: Graduate standing in Bioengineering or instructor permission. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5020 - Analytic Methods for Engineering Analysis


    This course provides mathematical tools essential for graduate level bioengineering work. Studies selected topics from probability, linear algebra, and vector calculus, with emphasis on bioengineering applications. Prereq: Graduate standing in Bioengineering or instructor permission. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5021 - Numerical Methods for Engineering Analysis


    Provides computational skills and knowledge of numerical methods for engineering/scientific computation using Matlab. Topics: root finding, interpolation, difference and integration rules, solution of initial and boundary value ODEs, and introduction to the solution of PDEs. Prereq: Graduate standing in Bioengineering or instructor permission. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5030 - Technology for Bioengineers


    This course will prepare students fundamental bioengineering principles common to areas of active research. This includes fundamental principles behind systems and instrumentation in mechanics, electronics, fluid flow and clinical imaging modalities, as well as an introduction to polymeric biomaterials. Prereq: Graduate standing in Bioengineering. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5031 - Techology for Bioengineers II


    This course continues the introduction to imaging from BIOE 5030 (Technology for Bioengineers I) but with a much stronger emphasis on quantitative methods of medical image analysis and description of medical imaging physics. Prereq: Graduate standing in Bioengineering. Grade of B or better in BIOE 5030, or consent of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5040 - Research Methods for Bioengineers


    This course provides an introduction to research methods for bioengineers in order to prepare for basic research, clinical applications and commercialization of medical technologies. Topics include literature review, regulatory policy. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Bioengineering (MS/PhD). Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • BIOE 5041 - Clinical Experiences for Bioengineers


    This course provides opportunities for clinical experiences such as observing surgeries and touring intensive care units to prepare students for clinical applications and foster collaborations with clinical practitioners. Experiences take place through the school year. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Bioengineering (MS/PHD). Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • BIOE 5053 - Optics & Microscopy in Biomedical Research


    Graduate overview of optical imaging, ranging from classical microscopy to advanced non-linear techniques and includes theory, technology and applications in biomedical sciences. This will prepare students for developing and applying state-of-the-art optical imaging in their research. Cross-listed with BIOE 4053. Prereq: Grad standing or permission from the instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5063 - 3D Modeling for Bioengineers


    Course instills 3D modeling skills specific to biomedical industry. Topics include computer aided design, medical imaging, image processing, patient specific image to three-dimensional model reconstruction, non-uniform rational b-spline surfaces, finite element, computational fluid dynamics analyses, physical modeling using rapid prototyping. Restrictions: Matriculated CEAS students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5064 - Advanced MatLab For Bioengineers And Life Scientists


    MatLab programming for graduate bioengineers and life scientists. Topics include MatLab syntax and optimization as well as techniques for working with scalars, time-series, images and multi-dimension datasets. Surface/Curve fitting. modeling, automation and classification will be covered. Cross-listed with BIOE 4064. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5065 - Introduction to iOS Apps


    This course will introduce graduate students to best practices in developing Health centered iOS Apps. Topics will focus on Xcode, Object Oriented Design, Objective-C, Cocoa, Core Data and the iOS emulator. Cross-listed with BIOE 4065. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5066 - Advanced Topics in iOS Apps


    This course will cover advanced topics focused on creating health centered iOS Apps. Topics will cover best practices for developing Apps across the iOS product lineup including Apple Watch and developing for Apple Health kit. Deployment and validation will also be covered. Cross-listed with BIOE 4066. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5068 - Introduction to Medical Imaging


    This course will introduce graduate students to the basic physics, technologies, and clinical methodologies underlying Ultrasound, MRI, CT, PET and SPECT imaging systems. The course will include lectures, and visits to campus hospital and research imaging systems as well as hands on ultrasound labs. Cross-listed with BIOE 4068. Restriction: Restricted to Bioengineering students with graduate student status. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5069 - Advanced Biomechanics for Graduates


    This course covers advanced topics such as blood flow dynamics, introduction to non-linear finite deformation techniques, blood rheology, and computational techniques. Restriction: Restricted to Bioengineering students with graduate student status, or by Permission of Instructor. Crosslisted with BIOE 4069. Max hours: 3 credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5073 - Neural Interfaces and Bionic Limbs


    This course will introduce graduate students to topics in neural interfaces (Brain machine interfaces, peripheral nerve interfaces etc), the issues involved in the design of mechatronic limb systems and the decoding algorithms used to map the neural interface to the mechatronic limb. Cross-listed with BIOE 4073. Restrictions: Matriculated CEAS students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • BIOE 5074 - Introduction to Laboratory Animal Research


    This course provides basic theoretical and practical knowledge on theuse of the most common laboratory animal species, animal models and welfare, general concepts on animal biology and husbandry, and essential principles of anesthesia, analgesia, surgery and peri operative care. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
 

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