Courses

Studies specialized aspects of the aerospace engineering sciences or innovative treatment of required subject matter at the upper-division level. Course content is indicated in the online SchedulePlanner. Prereq., varies. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.

Studies structural analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate systems, deflections, energy methods, and force method. Prereq., CVEN 3161 or MCEN 2063. Restricted to Architectural or Civil Engineering majors only. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of CVEN 3161 or MCEN 2063. Restricted to Civil, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering majors only.

Studies the fundamentals of architectural illumination. Introduces and applies basic principles and vocabulary to elementary problems in the lighting of environments for the performance of visual work and the proper interaction with architecture. Prereq., GEEN 1300. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of GEEN 1300 (minimum grade C-).

Introduces technology, operating characteristics, and relative merits of highway, airway, waterway, railroad, pipeline, and convey or transportation systems. Focuses on evaluation of urban transportation systems and recent transportation innovations. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.

Covers development, computer implementation, and analysis of numerical methods for applied mathematical problems. Topics include floating point arithmetic, numerical solution of linear systems of equations, root finding, numerical interpolation,differentiation, and integration. Prereqs., two semesters of calculus, linear algebra, and either CSCI 1200 or 1300.

Highlights the role of geology in engineering minerals; rocks; surficial deposits; rocks and soils as engineering materials; distribution of rocks at and below the surface; hydrologic influences; geologic exploration of engineering sites; mapping; and geology of underground excavations, slopes, reservoirs, and dam sites. Includes field trips.

Set in Rome, Italy, this Maymester course investigates the cultural contrasts among three different "Romes:" ancient pagan, aristocratic Rome; medieval Christian theocratic Rome; and modern secular democratic Rome. To do so, it draws on evidence from Roman literature, politics, art, and architecture. Requires some preparatory work in Boulder. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors.

Introduces cognitive science, drawing from psychology, philosophy, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and linguistics. Studies the linguistic relativity hypothesis, consciousness, categorization, linguistic rules, the mind-body problems, nature versus nurture, conceptual structure and metaphor, logic/problem solving, and judgment. Emphasizes the nature, implications, and limitations of the computational model of mind. Prereqs., two of the following: PSYC 2145, LING 2000, CSCI 1300, and PHIL 2440. Same as LING 3005, PHIL 3310, and PSYC 3005.

Studies basic characteristics of geological materials; soil and rock classifications; site investigation; physical, mechanical, and hydraulic properties of geologic materials; the effective stress principle; soil and rock improvement; seepage analysis; stress distribution; and consolidation and settlement analyses. Selected experimental and computational laboratories. Prereq., CVEN 3161 or MCEN 2063. Prerequisites: Requires pre-requisite course of CVEN 3161 or MCEN 2063. Restricted to Civil, Environmental, or Architectural Engineering majors only.

Discusses shear strength, bearing capacity, lateral earth pressures, slope stability, and underground construction. Analyzes and looks at the design of shallow and deep foundations, retaining walls, tunnels, and other earth and rock structures. Selected experimental and computational laboratories. Prereq., CVEN 3708. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.

Explore Chinese culture in this Study Abroad course. Study ideas of self and other within special historical, social, political, and economical circumstances. Chinese and American concepts of self and society, of individual, collective, and national identities will be analyzed. The course will be held on the campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China. Prereq., HUEN 1010 or equivalent.

Examines software comprising computing systems as it builds upon hardware to provide a programming environment. Looks at structure and function of editors, compilers/assemblers, linkers, etc. Basic operating systems concepts and systems programming in high-level languages. Prereqs., CSCI 2270 and one of CSCI 2400 or ECEN 2120.

Covers the fundamentals of probability theory, and treats the random variables and random processes of greatest importance in electrical engineering. Provides a foundation for study of communication theory, control theory, reliability theory, optics, and portfolio analysis. Prereqs., APPM 2350 and 2360. Credit not granted for this course and MATH 4510 or APPM 3570. Prerequisites: Restricted to College of Engineering majors only.

Available to juniors with approval of the Department of Chemical Engineering. Subject arranged to fit needs of the student.

Offers an opportunity for juniors to do independent, creative work. Numbered ECEN 3840-3849. Prereq., instructor consent.

Counts toward the humanities and social science degree requirements for a BS in the college of engineering. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours. Instructor consent required. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) College of Engineering students only.

Check with department for specific semester topics. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Examines vector treatment of force systems and their resultants; equilibrium of frames and machines, including internal forces and three-dimensional configurations; static friction; properties of surfaces, including first and second moments; hydrostatics; and minimum potential energy and stability. Prereq., PHYS 1110. Recommended coreq., APPM 2350. Same as CVEN 2121.

Explores fundamental concepts and basic theory, including first and second laws of thermodynamics, properties, states, thermodynamic functions and cycles. Prereq., APPM 2350. Same as MCEN 3012.

Introduces fluid mechanics and momentum transfer, emphasizing the application of these principles to engineering systems. Prereqs., APPM 2350 or 2360, and GEEN 1300 or CSCI 1300. Same as CHEN 3200.

Students will participate in a previously arranged, department-sponsored cooperative education program with a government agency or industry. Recommended prereq., GPA above 3.0. Restricted to juniors/seniors majors.

Students enrolled in this course participate in a previously arranged, department-sponsored cooperative education program. Prereqs., CHEN 2120 (min. grade C) and GPA higher than 2.85. GPA higher than 3.00 strongly recommended.

Participate in a cooperative education program working with a corporate or government entity. Individual assignments are arranged between the department and the outside employer. This course is offered only through Continuing Education. May be repeated up to 24 credit hours. Prereq., ECEN 2120, 2260, minimum GPA of 2.85 required. Restricted to sophomore, junior and senior EEEN and ECEN majors.

Students enrolled in this course participate in a previously arranged, department-sponsored cooperative education program with a university, government agency, or industry. This course is offered only through Continuing Education and may be repeated up to 24 credit hours (four co-op terms). GPA higher than 2.75 is required. GPA higher than 3.00 is strongly recommended.

Examines the development of new venture creation from the entrepreneur's perspective. Provides an understanding of the entire process including opportunity identification, feasibility study, fundraising, organization, team creation, and exit strategies through case studies, oral and written presentations, and outside speakers. Taught by an experienced entrepreneur. Prereq., CSCI 2270. Restricted to juniors/seniors.