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ENGT 407 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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ENGT 500 - Research Methods (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Study of industrial analytical techniques used to develop new technologies, including the use of computer aided engineering systems and software for design purposes. Examination of research and development methods, current industrial practices and applications of new technologies.
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ENGT 507 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
In-depth examination of current theories, research, trends and processes of industry. Individual study, information exchange, and research of selected industrial topics.
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ENGT 518 - Data Communications (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Data communications and computer network protocols, hardware elements, and software algorithms. Error handling, routing, flow control, host-to-host communications, and local area networks.
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ENGT 521 - ASIC Design I (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Techniques for designing Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). Comprehensive study of computer concepts using computer aided design tools. Implementation of ASIC devices in digital computing systems including: modeling (using VHDL), digital synthesis, place and routing functions, and layout. Design exercises accomplished using hardware description languages and simulation.
Prerequisite: VLSI or ASIC coursework or experience
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ENGT 522 - ASIC Design II (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Techniques used to transform hardware description language-based designs to physical layout. Applications of synthesis tools for floor planning and layout of Application Specific Integrated Circuits. Comprehensive study of logic design, layout generated design, and advanced CMOS circuit techniques used when designing with standard cells.
Prerequisite: ENGT 521
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ENGT 523 - Advanced ASIC Design (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Introduction to very large scale integration (VLSI) technology and design of CMOS integrated circuits including: the device fabrication process and design rules as they apply to device layout. Analysis, design, simulation and layout rules presented. Logic gates and function design, simulation and physical layout.
Prerequisite: ENGT 522
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ENGT 545 - Advanced Microcomputers (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Microprocessor technology and its application to the design of practical digital computing systems. Design techniques used to develop and design newer generation microprocessor-based computing systems. Assembly language programming and interfacing of microprocessor-based systems.
Prerequisite: Microprocessor coursework or experience
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ENGT 546 - Advanced Computer Architectures (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Advanced topics in computer architectures including design of computer hardware, organizational structures, and architectural properties of parallel, vector and multiprocessing systems. Computer organizational structures of memory and I/O subsystems, multiprocessor computer architectures, and data flow computers.
Prerequisite: Course work or experience in computer architecture and organization
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ENGT 565 - Semiconductor Device Physics and Processes Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Simple models and physical insight to solid state physics. Crystal structure and symmetry, crystal lattices, reciprocal lattices, equilibrium and non-equilibrium processes in semiconductors. Thermal properties, energy band, and semiconductor properties.
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ENGT 581 - Master’s Project I (F,W) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 9 Credit Hours: 4
Students prepare the proposal for the Master’s project under the guidance of a project advisor. Project proposal guidelines and accepted format presented. Approval of the proposal by the student’s project committee constitutes completion of the course.
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ENGT 582 - Master’s Project II (F,W,S) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 9 Credit Hours: 4
Students complete task specified by the project advisor. Preliminary results of the student’s project presented to the student’s project committee. Acceptance of these results constitutes completion of the course.
Prerequisite: ENGT 581
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ENGT 583 - Master’s Project III (W,S) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 9 Credit Hours: 4
Students produce the final report demonstrating the completion of the project. Final results of the student’s Master’s project presented to the student’s project committee. Acceptance of the report by the student’s project committee constitutes completion of the course.
Prerequisite: ENGT 582
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Environmental Sciences |
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ENV 107 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
Prerequisite: ENV major or instructor consent
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ENV 111 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
A topical overview of environmental sciences stressing the integration of the social, natural and physical sciences. Emphasis on active learning.
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ENV 207 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
Prerequisite: ENV major or instructor consent
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ENV 214 - Watershed Science & Technology (F,S) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Science and technology of watershed processes, monitoring, and assessment. Applications and case studies focused on sustainable management and restoration of water resources and their associated aquatic, riparian, and upland ecosystems. Local and regional sites of interest are highlighted.
Prerequisite: ENV 111 or GEOG 105 , or instructor consent
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ENV 224 - Scientific Reasoning and Methodology (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Fundamental principles and practices of scientific reasoning and methodology, including contrasts with other ways of making knowledge, the power of questions, theories versus hypotheses, understanding experiments, supporting claims, drawing inferences, reproducibility, and coping with uncertainty in typical uncontrolled natural experiments.
Prerequisite: ENV 111 or GEOG 105 , or instructor consent
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ENV 226 - Environmental Data Analysis (S) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to compilation, manipulation, and analysis of datasets common to environmental analysis. Includes measures of central tendency and spread; characterizing data distribution; linear regression; exceedance probability and cumulative frequency functions; understanding time series; and basic principles of graphical data displays.
Prerequisite: ENV 111 or GEOG 105 , or instructor consent
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ENV 265 - Field Methods in Environmental Sciences (F) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
Basic principles of experimental design, site and instrument selection for field research. Basic instrumentation and data acquisition techniques are used to contribute to authentic research programs at different locations alongside environmental science professionals.
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ENV 275 - Careers in Environmental Sciences Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2
Survey of specialties and careers in environmental sciences, including educational requirements. Jobs in government, non-government (non-profit), and private sectors are presented and discussed. Faculty support for student job searches.
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ENV 307 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
Prerequisite: ENV major or instructor consent
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ENV 314 - Environmental Management and Restoration (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Overview of legislative, regulatory, and policy-based activities involving the development, management, and restoration of natural resources and ecosystem services. Emphasis on the National Environmental Policy, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts, with illustrative case studies from local and regional environments.
Prerequisite: ENV 275
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ENV 336 - Environmental Hydrology (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Study of the hydrologic cycle; quantitative measurement of precipitation, infiltration, runoff, streamflow and storage in watersheds. Curve fitting, hydrographic analysis, statistical analysis of extreme flows, flood routing and runoff modeling for small and urban watersheds.
Prerequisites: MATH 252 and MATH 361
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ENV 365 - Advanced Field Methods in Environmental Sciences (F) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
Advanced principles of experimental design, site and instrument selection for field research. Advanced instrumentation and data acquisition techniques are used as part of authentic research programs at different locations alongside environmental science professionals. Course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: MATH 112 and WRI 122
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ENV 407 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
Prerequisite: ENV major or instructor consent
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ENV 427 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting/Footprints (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Course topics include US and international greenhouse gas (GHG) management policies. GHG assessment methods and tools, emissions trading programs, climate risk and risk management, data and information sources, measurement standards and protocols and related sustainability concepts and policies. Course also listed as REE 427 (cannot be used for graduation credit by students who have taken REE 427 ).
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing
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ENV 434 - Advanced Data Analysis (W,S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Advanced concepts and methods of data analysis from field projects, data archives and other sources. Statistical hypothesis testing; analysis of variance; multi-variate, regression, spatial- and time-series; principle component analysis; data visualization; and infographics.
Prerequisites: MATH 252 and MATH 361
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ENV 465 - Ecological Restoration & Monitoring (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Principles and practices of ecological restoration, including ecosystem assessment; evaluation; and restoration planning, design, implementation, and monitoring. Labs include field visits and evaluation of local restoration projects.
Prerequisite: ENV 314
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ENV 469 - Treatment Wetlands (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Treatment wetland features; biological, chemical and physical properties. Planning, design and performance assessment principles for municipal, agricultural and storm water treatment wetlands. Considers vegetation and microbiology, aerobic and anaerobic biogeochemistry, hydraulics and treatment efficiencies. Local case studies.
Prerequisites: CHE 202 and MATH 251
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ENV 475 - Professionalism & Job Readiness (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Practical seminar focusing on professional standards, culture, ethics, and skills to enhance communication, collegiality, and positive projection of values and self-image. Assists students with workforce transition, including job search, preparation of resume packages and portfolios, interviewing tips, and job-offer negotiation.
Prerequisites: ENV 275 and ENV 314
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ENV 484 - Sustainable Human Ecology (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Investigation of global interconnections between humans and natural systems through the study and application of ecological principles. Ethical and ecological considerations are used to solve complex environmental problems. Laboratories involve field work with local experts.
Prerequisite: BIO 337 or BIO 367 or BIO 377 or CE 481 or instructor consent
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ENV 485 - Ecoregional Studies (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Provides a synthetic, team-project experience focusing on landscape change, human-environment relations, and natural resource development, management, and restoration in selected ecoregions. Geographical, historical, and ecological approaches are emphasized.
Prerequisites: BIO 337 , BIO 367 or BIO 377 , and ENV 314
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ENV 495 - Research in Environmental Sciences (F,W,S) Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4
Supports student-initiated research projects in environmental sciences. Topic and scope must be reviewed and accepted by a faculty advisor. Registration by instructor consent. Counts as technical elective credit. May be repeated for up to nine total credits.
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Geography |
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GEOG 105 - Physical Geography (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Comprehensive introduction to physical geography, including maps and representation of the earth’s surface, the climate system and weather phenomena, plate tectonics, landform evolution and interpretation, and human-landscape interactions. Satisfies lab science.
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GEOG 106 - Cultural Geography I (F,W) SS Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Cultural geography of the major world developed regions other than the United States - Europe, Australia and New Zealand, the former Soviet Union, Canada and Japan. The course emphasizes the regional approach.
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GEOG 107 - Cultural Geography II (W) SS Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Cultural geography of the world’s underdeveloped realms - the countries of Middle and South Americas, Africa and Asia. The course emphasizes the regional approach.
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GEOG 108 - Cultural Geography III (S) SS Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to cultural geography of selected world realms, namely The Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and The Pacific Realm. Cultural imprints on the physical landscape will be discussed and regional approach emphasized.
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GEOG 207 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GEOG 305 - Geomorphology (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Principles and practices of land-form and landscape analysis, focusing on processes, patterns, and their interactions. Emphasis on tectonic interactions; mountains; rivers; fans and deltas; glacial and periglacial landscapes; and coastlines.
Prerequisite: GEOG 105 or GEOL 201
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GEOG 307 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GEOG 315 - Climatology & Atmospheric Science (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Overview and analysis of earth’s climate system, focusing on radiative processes; heat distribution and budgeting; atmospheric chemistry, circulation, and precipitation; ocean-land-atmospheric interactions; and long- and short-term climate change.
Prerequiste: GEOG 105 or GEOL 201
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GEOG 335 - Soils (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Processes and patterns of soil genesis and evolution, including weathering; profile development and identification; soil classification and mapping; abiotic-biotic components and interactions; and tilth, soil quality, and conservation.
Prerequisite: GEOG 105 or GEOL 201
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GEOG 407 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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Geology |
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GEOL 107 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GEOL 201 - Physical Geology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
A brief systematic description of the major rock-forming minerals and the three major rock groups. The events of erosion, transportation and deposition of chemically altered and physically fragmented rocks and the resulting sculpturing of the earth’s surface are discussed.
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GEOL 207 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GEOL 307 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GEOL 407 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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Geographic Information Systems |
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GIS 103 - The Digital Earth (F) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to the digital representation of the features and attributes of our natural world. Concepts, vocabulary, and use of GIS and GPS, and how these systems help solve geospatial problems. Integration of GPS data into GIS. Introduction to the use of various ‘free-ware’ software applications used for geospatial analysis.
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GIS 107 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GIS 134 - Geographic Information Systems (W) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
Coordinate systems. Creating, editing, and querying feature and attribute data. Symbolizing, classifying, and labeling features. Creating and using tabular relationships. Introduction to elements of map design, Shapefile- KML and CAD-GIS data conversion. Introduction to ModelBuilder™ software. Use of raster data, analyzing raster surfaces. Use of web-based GIS applications and services. Extensive use of ArcGIS™ software.
Prerequisite: CE 203 or GIS 103
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GIS 205 - GIS Data Integration (S) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 2
Construction and use of a data dictionary. Principles of Differential Correction. Importing feature and nonfeature data into a GIS. Data Conversion. Theory and operation of GPS. Use of GPS and other tools for field data collection. Extensive use and creation of web-based GIS applications and services.
Prerequisite: GIS 134
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GIS 207 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GIS 306 - Geospatial Raster Analysis (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Manipulation and storage of raster data. Measurement scales. Map algebra. Georeferencing raster datasets. Least-cost path and corridor modeling techniques. Distance, surface and density mapping techniques. Use of local, focal, block, and zonal statistical functions. Viewshed and hydrologic analyses.
Prerequisite: GIS 134
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GIS 307 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GIS 316 - Geospatial Vector Analysis I (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Coordinates, datums, projections. Advanced editing and annotation techniques. Use of subtypes and domains. Map and geodatabase topology. Advanced overlay and proximity analysis. Linear referencing and dynamic segmentation. Geocoding. Professional map creation skills. GIS project design fundamentals. Creation and use of online GIS resources and applications.
Prerequisite: GIS 134
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GIS 332 - Customizing the GIS Environment I (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Customizing geoprocessing workflows with Python. Working with lists, and dictionaries. String manipulation. Branching. Error handling. Working with geometries. Use of cursors to access spatial and non-spatial data. Tool creation.
Prerequisites: GIS 316 and MIS 118
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GIS 407 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GIS 426 - Geospatial Vector Analysis II (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Advanced geospatial analysis. Spatial adjustment techniques. Extensive use of subtypes, domains, validation rules, and cardinalities. Use and creation of directed and undirected networks for geospatial analysis. Routing. Conflation. Quantitative assessment of geographic patterns and distributions.
Prerequisite: GIS 316
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GIS 432 - Customizing the GIS Environment II (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Creation and management of Add-Ins. Hosting feature and geoprocessing services. Introduction to the server environment and Portal for ArcGIS. Developing mobile GIS applications.
Prerequisite: GIS 332
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GIS 446 - GIS Database Development (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Advanced geodatabase design. Import and export of XML. Extensive use and creation of relationship classes. Study, use, design, and creation of data models. Design and creation of user interfaces for data entry. This course is a capstone experience for the GIS option.
Prerequisites: GIS 426 , GIS 432 , and MIS 442
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GIS 456 - GIS Web Services and Management (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Implementation of a GIS. Definition of information products. Discussion of the server-client relationship. Server site configuration and administration. Sharing GIS content on the web. Building web applications and services.
Prerequisites: GIS 446 and GIS 432
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GIS 468 - GIS Practicum Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GME 107 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GME 161 - Plane Surveying I (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Fundamental concepts of plane surveying including theory of measurements, systematic and random errors. Distance and angle measurement using total stations and differential leveling. Calculation of bearings, azimuths, coordinates, area and traverse adjustments. Introduction to horizontal and vertical curve computations.
Corequisite: MATH 111
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GME 162 - Plane Surveying II (S) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
Digital theodolites and data collectors, instrument testing and observational error analysis. Theory of leveling. Solar observation and computation. E.D.M. use and calibration. Field labs including solar observations, traversing, leveling and horizontal curve layout. Introduction to COGO software.
Prerequisites: GME 161 and MATH 112
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GME 163 - Route Surveying (F) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
Laboratory intensive project overview including horizontal and vertical control for preliminary location and construction surveys for a secondary road. Instruction in basic elements of horizontal and vertical route alignment and layout. Determination of earthwork quantities. CAD drafting of plan, profile and cross-sections.
Prerequisites: GME 162 and GME 175 , both with grade “C” or better
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GME 175 - Computations and Platting (W) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Coordinate geometry concepts with emphasis on solutions to standard surveying computations. Introduction to calculator and Excel spreadsheet computations. Introduction to map composition and platting using industry standard software.
Prerequisite: GME 161 Corequisite: CE 203
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GME 207 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GME 241 - Boundary Law I (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Statute law, common law, and legal principles relating to land boundaries. Each student will be required to use the county law library to research assigned cases.
Prerequisites: GME 161 and WRI 121 , or instructor consent
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GME 242 - Land Descriptions and Cadastre (W) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2
Real property descriptions and land record systems. Emphasis on interpreting and writing land descriptions, and introduction to researching records in various Land Information Systems.
Prerequisites: GME 161 and GME 241 , both with grade “C” or better
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GME 264 - Digital Design for Surveying (W) Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 2
Use of Carlson software to solve and plot assignments covering traverse calculations, horizontal and vertical curve alignments, profiles and earthwork volumes. Hand calculations will be made to supplement the computer solutions.
Prerequisites: CE 203 and GME 163 with grade “C” or better
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GME 297 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GME 299 - Independent Studies Credit Hours: (Hour to be arranged each term.)
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GME 307 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GME 324 - Geomatics Computer Programming (F) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
Students develop Visual Basic programs and Excel spreadsheets to solve geomatics problems. Extensive use of Excel spreadsheets including developing custom functions and VBA extensions. Students are introduced to MS Access relational database, and develop a functioning geomatics database.
Prerequisites: GME 264 and MIS 115
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GME 343 - Boundary Surveys (F) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
Planning, organizing, calculating and applying field procedures for boundary and cadastral surveys. Writing deed descriptions; researching public record systems relative to property boundaries.
Prerequisites: GME 163 and GME 242 , both with grade “C” or better
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GME 351 - Construction and Engineering Surveying (S) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Organizing, planning and estimating costs for construction and engineering surveying projects. Field projects related to construction, layout of engineering works and site mapping.
Prerequisites: GME 163 and GME 264
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GME 355 - Digital Photogrammetry (F) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Introduction to Photogrammetry, topics include geometry of the vertical image, the stereo pair, and parallax computations. Aerotriangulation of image blocks, and project planning and mission design. Students use Softcopy workstations to compile topographic maps.
Prerequisites: GME 264 and MATH 252
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GME 372 - Subdivision Planning and Platting (S) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Land use planning; governmental regulations as applied to subdivisions; subdivision planning, computations and preparation of subdivision plats.
Prerequisites: GME 242 and GME 264 , both with grade “C” or better
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GME 381 - Advanced Cadastral Surveying I Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2
History of United States land surveying and pertinent boundary law. Introduction to records research and boundary law principles; analysis of legal descriptions in deeds and other documents that transfer land title. Course utilizes BLM CFedS materials.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent, ability to perform standard surveying computations, and an understanding of boundary law
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GME 395 - Cooperative Field Experience Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Credit Hours: 4
An approved work program related to geomatics practice involving full-time meaningful activity. The employer, type of work and level of difficulty must be approved by the Geomatics Co-op Coordinator prior to the work period. Progress reports are prepared by the student during the work period and submitted for review. A comprehensive written report is required at the end of each co-op period. A co-op period may be three months for 2 credits or six months for 4 credits. A tuition fee is required for credits earned by co-op work experience.
Prerequisites: Completed freshman year and two terms residence
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GME 396 - Cooperative Field Practice Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Credit Hours: 2
Three month, two credit hour version of GME 395 and GME 495 .
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GME 407 - Seminar Credit Hours: (Hours to be arranged each term.)
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GME 415 - Advanced Road Design (W) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
Complete road design project including “L” and “P” line locations; horizontal and vertical curve calculations with consideration of stopping and sight distances; earthwork and mass diagram calculations; drainage and road construction materials.
Prerequisite: GME 351
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GME 425 - Remote Sensing (F) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Topics in remote sensing and photogrammetry including an introduction to classic digital image processing techniques. Digital surface modeling using terrestrial and aerial LiDAR, and semi-global matching image processing. Students use softcopy image processing software.
Prerequisites: MATH 252 and PHY 222
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GME 434 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems (W) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
Review and compare land tenure systems in the United States and Foreign countries. Introduction to principles of land administration. Use of geospatial data models for management of parcel data and use of ArcGIS software for creation of Land Information Systems designed to manage cadastral data.
Prerequisites: GIS 134 and GIS 316 Corequisite: GME 452
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GME 444 - Adjustment by Least Squares (S) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Theory of the least squares method and error propagation; variances and co-variances of observed, derived and adjusted quantities. Modeling of geomatics problems using different techniques of least squares. Linearization and iteration of nonlinear equations. Adjustment validation using hypothesis testing.
Prerequisites: MATH 254N and MATH 361
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GME 451 - Geodesy (F) Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4
Size and shape of the earth. Geometry of the reference ellipsoid. Spherical, ellipsoidal and local coordinate systems. Coordinate transformations in 2-D and 3-D. Datums and datum conversion. Reduction of field observations to the ellipsoid. The geoid, orthometric heights, and leveling.
Prerequisite: MATH 254N or instructor consent
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GME 452 - Map Projections (W) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Overview of map projections used in cartography, and conformal map projections used in the geomatics profession. Emphasis on state plane coordinate systems and local map projections. Extensive use of Excel for analysis and computations.
Prerequisite: GME 451 with grade “C” or better
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GME 454 - GNSS Surveying (W) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
Study of the theory and operation of the Global Positioning System and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems. Design of GPS networks in accordance with current standards and specifications. Laboratory exercises introduce the student to a variety of GNSS applications.
Prerequisites: GME 444 and GME 451 , both with grade “C” or better
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GME 455 - GNSS Surveying for GIS (W) Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 4
Study of the theory and operation of the Global Positioning System and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems. Design of GPS networks in accordance with current standards and specifications. Laboratory exercises introduce the student to a variety of GNSS applications.
Prerequisite: GME 451 with grade “C” or better
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GME 466 - Boundary Law II (W) Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Evidence, professional liability, written and unwritten transfers of land ownership and title interests. A term paper is required of each student.
Prerequisite: GME 343 with grade “C” or better
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GME 468 - Geomatics Practicum (S) Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 2
Students design and complete a Geomatics project. Students demonstrate ability to work independently. Projects are under the supervision of faculty members and comply with any related state statutes and local ordinances. Surveying option students are required to have registered for, or taken, the NCEES FS examination to receive a passing course grade.
Prerequisites: GME 452 , and GME 454 or GME 455
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GME 482 - Advanced Cadastral Surveying II Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to the complex process of evaluating field evidence and correlating with written records. Various scenarios discuss analysis aspects. Practical advice, legal concepts, and issues involved in evaluating corner evidence. Course utilizes BLM CFedS materials.
Prerequisite: GME 381 with grade “C” or better
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GME 483 - Advanced Cadastral Surveying III Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 2
Introduction to water boundaries to create awareness of basic riparian issues. Subdivision of sections addresses normal subdivision lotted closing sections, elongated and fractional sections, and the three-mile method of section subdivision. Course utilizes BLM CFedS materials.
Prerequisite: GME 482 with grade “C” or better
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GME 495 - Cooperative Field Experience Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Credit Hours: 4
An approved work program related to geomatics practice involving full-time meaningful activity. The employer, type of work and level of difficulty must be approved by the Geomatics Co-op Coordinator prior to the work period. Progress reports are prepared by the student during the work period and submitted for review. A comprehensive written report is required at the end of each co-op period. A co-op period may be three months for 2 credits or six months for 4 credits. A tuition fee is required for credits earned by co-op work experience.
Prerequisites: Completed freshman year and two terms residence
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GME 496 - Cooperative Field Practice Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 40 Credit Hours: 2
Three month, two credit hour version of GME 395 and GME 495 .
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GME 497 - CFedS (F,W,S) Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4
Provides academic credit for licensed professional land surveyors who successfully completed the rigorous BLM Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS) examination.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the CFedS examination
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