The Global Food Production Web
CPSC 116
Course Code
CPSC 116
Credit
3.0 - 3.0
Course Name
The Global Food Production Web
Introduction
Introduces students to the global web involved in the production of food we consume on a daily basis. Selected ecosystems of plants, people, and cultures in Asia, Africa, and Latin America will be studied based on involvement with various crops. Presents the origin and biology of plants; their evolution with humankind in various cultures; the spread and economic importance of crops around the world; and considers current hunger and environmental issues resulting from the global food web.
The Twentieth-Century American Novel
ENGL 251
Course Code
ENGL 251
Credit
3.0 - 3.0
Course Name
The Twentieth-Century American Novel
Introduction
Critical study of selected American novels from the twentieth century.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Composition I requirement.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Cultural Studies - Western
Humanities – Lit & Arts
The World Food Economy
ACE 251
Course Code
ACE 251
Credit
3.0 - 3.0
Course Name
The World Food Economy
Introduction
Examination of global food production, consumption, and trade; problems of hunger and population; the role of agricultural development, trade, and aid in relieving hunger.
Prerequisite: ACE 100 or ECON 102 or consent of instructor.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for:
Cultural Studies - Non-West
Social & Beh Sci - Soc Sci
Traditional China
EALC 220
Course Code
EALC 220
Credit
3.0 - 3.0
Course Name
Traditional China
Introduction
<p>Historical background to the modern age, tracing the Chinese state and empire from the earliest times until 1644 A.D. Basic political, social, and economic patterns; cultural, intellectual, and technological achievements; and China's impact on Asia and the world. Same as EALC 220. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for: Cultural Studies - Non-West Humanities – Hist & Phil</p>
Traffic Capacity Analysis
CEE 416
Course Code
CEE 416
Credit
3.0 - 3.0
Course Name
Traffic Capacity Analysis
Introduction
Fundamentals of traffic engineering; analysis of traffic stream characteristics; capacity of urban and rural highways; design and analysis of traffic signals and intersections; traffic control; traffic impact studies; traffic accidents.
3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: CEE 310.
Transportation Engineering
CEE 310
Course Code
CEE 310
Credit
3.0 - 3.0
Course Name
Transportation Engineering
Introduction
<p>Design, planning, operation, management, and maintenance of transportation systems; integrated multi-modal transportation systems (highways, air, rail, etc.); layout of highways, airports, and railroads with traffic flow models, capacity analysis, and safety. Design of facilities and systems with life cycle costing procedures and criteria for optimization. Prerequisite: TAM 251; credit or concurrent registration in CEE 202.</p>
Undergraduate Open Seminar
EALC 199
Course Code
EALC 199
Credit
1.0 - 5.0
Course Name
Undergraduate Open Seminar
Introduction
Undergraduate Open Seminar
Unit One Sem Instruct in Music
MUS 169
Course Code
MUS 169
Credit
0.0 - 2.0
Course Name
Unit One Sem Instruct in Music
Introduction
Experimental seminar courses to introduce non-music majors to contemporary ideas in music.
Univ Physics: Thermal Physics
PHYS 213
Course Code
PHYS 213
Credit
2.0 - 2.0
Course Name
Univ Physics: Thermal Physics
Introduction
<p>First and second laws of thermodynamics including kinetic theory of gases, heat capacity, heat engines, introduction to entropy and statistical mechanics, and introduction to application of free energy and Boltzmann factor. A calculus-based approach for majors in engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry. Credit is not given for both PHYS 213 and PHYS 101. Prerequisite: PHYS 211; credit or concurrent registration in MATH 241. For students in engineering, mathematics, physics and chemistry. Exams are given in the evening (during fall and spring semesters).
University Physics: Elec& Mag
PHYS 212
Course Code
PHYS 212
Credit
4.0 - 4.0
Course Name
University Physics: Elec& Mag
Introduction
Coulomb's Law, electric fields, Gauss' Law, electric potential, capacitance, circuits, magnetic forces and fields, Ampere's law, induction, electromagnetic waves, polarization, and geometrical optics. A calculus-based approach for majors in engineering, mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
Credit is not given for both PHYS 212 and PHYS 102. Prerequisite: PHYS 211; credit or concurrent registration in MATH 241.