Colorado

School of Mines

2010–2011
Undergraduate Bulletin
To Mines Students:
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 Contents
Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Section 1–Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Distributed Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mission and Goals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs . . . 44
The Academic Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chemical Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
History of CSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chemistry and Geochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Unique Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Economics and Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Environmental Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . 80
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Geology and Geological Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Student Honor Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oceanography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Geophysics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Policy on Violation of Student Academic Misconduct 7 Liberal Arts and International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Procedures for Addressing Academic Misconduct . . 8 Mathematical and Computer Sciences . . . . . . . . . 113
Appeal Process for Student Academic Misconduct . 9 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. . . . . . . . 123
Mining Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Section 2–Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Petroleum Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bioengineering and Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Energy Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Student Honors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Humanitarian Engineering Minor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Section 3–Tuition, Fees, Financial Materials Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Assistance, Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 McBride Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Military Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Physical Education and Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Space and Planetary Science and Engineering . . 177
Payments and Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Section 6–Research Centers and Institutes 179
Residency Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Section 7–Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
College Opportunity Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Arthur Lakes Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Financial Aid and Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Computing, Communications, & Information
Financial Aid Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Technologies (CCIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Section 4–Living Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Copy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 CSM Alumni Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Dining Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Environmental Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Mines Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Green Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Fraternities, Sororities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 LAIS Writing Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Private Rooms, Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Off-Campus Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Office of International Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Section 5–Undergraduate Information . . . . . 25 Office of Technology Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Undergraduate Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Admission Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Research Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Academic Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Office of Strategic Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Undergraduate Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Special Programs and Continuing Education
Academic Probation and Suspension. . . . . . . . . . . 33 (SPACE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Access to Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Telecommunications Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Women in Science, Engineering and
Curriculum Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Mathematics (WISEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Undergraduate Degree Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 37
Undergraduate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Directory of the School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Course Numbering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Policies and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Student Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Affirmative Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
The Core Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Unlawful Discrimination Policy and Complaint
Distributed Humanities & Social Science Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaint
Distributed Science Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Distributed Engineering Requirement. . . . . . . . . . . 40 Personal Relationships Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Core Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
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Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2010
Confirmation deadline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 23, Monday
Faculty Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 23, Monday
Classes start (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 24, Tuesday
Graduate Students—last day to register without late fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 27, Friday
Labor Day (Classes held) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 6, Monday
Last day to register, add or drop courses without a “W” (Census Day). . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 8, Wednesday
Fall Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 18 & 19, Monday & Tuesday
Midterm grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 18, Monday
Last day to withdraw from a course—Continuing students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 2, Tuesday
Priority Registration Spring Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 15-19, Monday–Friday
Non-class day pior to Thanksgiving Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 24, Wednesday
Thanksgiving Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25 –Nov. 26, Thursday–Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course—New students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 3, Friday
Last day to completely withdraw from CSM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 9, Thursday
Classes end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 9, Thursday
Dead Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 6-Dec. 10, Monday-Friday
Dead Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 10, Friday
Final exams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 11, 13-16 , Saturday, Monday–Thursday
Semester ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 17, Friday
Midyear Degree Convocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 17, Friday
Final grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 20, Monday
Winter Recess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 18 –Jan. 11, Saturday–Tuesday

Spring Semester 2011

Confirmation deadline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 11, Tuesday
Classes start (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 12, Wednesday
Grad Students—last day to register without late fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 14, Friday
Last day to register, add or drop courses without a “W” (Census Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 27, Thursday
Non-class day - Presidents’ Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feb. 21, Monday
Midterms grades due. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 7, Monday
Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 14-18, Monday-Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course—Continuing students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 29, Tuesday
E-Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 31-April 2, Thursday–Saturday
Priority Registration, Field, Summer and Fall Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11-15, Monday–Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course—New students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 29, Friday
Last day to completely withdraw from CSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 5, Thursday
Classes end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 5, Thursday
Dead Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 2-May 6, Monday-Friday
Dead Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 6, Friday
Final exams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 7, May 9-12 Saturday, Monday–Thursday
Semester ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 13, Friday
Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 13, Friday
Final grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 16, Monday

Summer Sessions 2011

Summer I - First Day of Class, Registration (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 16, Monday
Summer I (Census Day). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20, Friday
Memorial Day (Holiday—No classes held). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 30, Monday
Last day to withdraw from Summer I Term (all students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 10, Friday
Summer I ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 24, Friday
Summer I grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 27, Monday

Summer II First Day of Class, Registration (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 27, Monday

Independence Day (Holiday—No classes held). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 4, Monday
Summer II Census Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5, Tuesday
Last day to withdraw from Summer II Term (all students) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 5, Friday
Summer II ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 19, Friday
Summer II grades due . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 22, Monday
(1) Petition for changes in tuition classification due in the Registrar’s office for this term.

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 Section 1 – Welcome
Mission and Goals The Colorado School of Mines is consequently committed
Colorado School of Mines is a public research university to serving the people of Colorado, the nation, and the global
devoted to engineering and applied science related to community by promoting stewardship of the Earth upon
resources. It is one of the leading institutions in the nation which all life and development depend. (Colorado School of
and the world in these areas. It has the highest admission Mines Board of Trustees, 2000)
standards of any university in Colorado and among the high- The Academic Environment
est of any public university in the U.S. CSM has dedicated We strive to fulfill this educational mission through our
itself to responsible stewardship of the earth and its resources. undergraduate curriculum and in an environment of commit-
It is one of a very few institutions in the world having broad ment and partnership among students and faculty. The com-
expertise in resource exploration, extraction, production and mitment is directed at learning, academic success and
utilization which can be brought to bear on the world’s press- professional growth, it is achieved through persistent intel-
ing resource-related environmental problems. As such, it lectual study and discourse, and it is enabled by professional
occupies a unique position among the world’s institutions of courtesy, responsibility and conduct. The partnership invokes
higher education. expectations for both students and faculty. Students should
The school’s role and mission has remained constant and expect access to high quality faculty and to appropriate aca-
is written in the Colorado statutes as: The Colorado School of demic guidance and counseling; they should expect access to
Mines shall be a specialized baccalaureate and graduate re- a high quality curriculum and instructional programs; they
search institution with high admission standards. The Colo- should expect to graduate within four years if they follow the
rado School of Mines shall have a unique mission in energy, prescribed programs successfully; and they should expect to
mineral, and materials science and engineering and associ- be respected as individuals in all facets of campus activity
ated engineering and science fields. The school shall be the and should expect responsive and tactful interaction in their
primary institution of higher education offering energy, min- learning endeavors. Faculty should expect participation and
eral and materials science and mineral engineering degrees dedication from students, including attendance, attentiveness,
at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. (Colorado re- punctuality and demonstrable contribution of effort in the
vised Statutes, Section 23-41-105) learning process; and they should expect respectful interac-
Throughout the school’s history, the translation of its mis- tion in a spirit of free inquiry and orderly discipline. We be-
sion into educational programs has been influenced by the lieve that these commitments and expectations establish the
needs of society. Those needs are now focused more clearly academic culture upon which all learning is founded.
than ever before. We believe that the world faces a crisis in CSM offers the bachelor of science degree in Chemical
balancing resource availability with environmental protection Engineering, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Engi-
and that CSM and its programs are central to the solution to neering Physics, Geological Engineering, Geophysical
that crisis. Therefore the school’s mission is elaborated upon Engineering, Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Metal-
as follows: lurgical and Material Engineering, Mining Engineering, and
Colorado School of Mines is dedicated to educating stu- Petroleum Engineering. A pervasive institutional goal for all
dents and professionals in the applied sciences, engineering, of these programs is articulated in the Profile of the Colorado
and associated fields related to School of Mines Graduate:
uthe discovery and recovery of the Earth’s resources, uAll CSM graduates must have depth in an area of special-
utheir conversion to materials and energy, ization, enhanced by hands-on experiential learning, and
utheir utilization in advanced processes and products, breadth in allied fields. They must have the knowledge and
and skills to be able to recognize, define and solve problems
uthe economic and social systems necessary to ensure by applying sound scientific and engineering principles.
their prudent and provident use in a sustainable global These attributes uniquely distinguish our graduates to bet-
society. ter function in increasingly competitive and diverse techni-
cal professional environments.
This mission will be achieved by the creation, integration,
and exchange of knowledge in engineering, the natural sci- uGraduates must have the skills to communicate informa-
ences, the social sciences, the humanities, business and their tion, concepts and ideas effectively orally, in writing, and
union to create processes and products to enhance the qual- graphically. They must be skilled in the retrieval, interpre-
ity of life of the world’s inhabitants. tation and development of technical information by various
means, including the use of computer-aided techniques.

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uGraduates should have the flexibility to adjust to the ever Unique Programs
changing professional environment and appreciate diverse Colorado School of Mines is an institution of engineering
approaches to understanding and solving society’s prob- and applied science with a special focus in Earth, Energy,
lems. They should have the creativity, resourcefulness, re- Environment and Materials. As such, it has unique programs
ceptivity and breadth of interests to think critically about a in many fields. This is the only institution in the world, for
wide range of cross-disciplinary issues. They should be pre- example, that offers doctoral programs in all five of the
pared to assume leadership roles and possess the skills and major earth science disciplines: Geology and Geological En-
attitudes which promote teamwork and cooperation and to gineering, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Mining Engineering
continue their own growth through life-long learning. and Petroleum Engineering. It has one of the few Metallurgi-
uGraduates should be capable of working effectively in an cal and Materials Engineering programs in the country that
international environment, and be able to succeed in an in- still focuses on the complete materials cycle from mineral
creasingly interdependent world where borders between processing to finished advanced materials.
cultures and economies are becoming less distinct. They In addition to these traditional programs which define the
should appreciate the traditions and languages of other cul- institutional focus, the school is pioneering programs in inter-
tures, and value diversity in their own society. disciplinary areas. One of the most successful of these is the
uGraduates should exhibit ethical behavior and integrity. Engineering Division program, which currently claims more
They should also demonstrate perseverance and have pride than one-third of the undergraduate majors. This program
in accomplishment. They should assume a responsibility to combines civil, electrical, environmental and mechanical
enhance their professions through service and leadership engineering in a nontraditional curriculum that is accredited
and should be responsible citizens who serve society, par- by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accred-
ticularly through stewardship of the environment. itation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market
Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone
History of CSM (410) 347-7700. Another, at the graduate level, is the Master
In 1865, only six years after gold and silver were discov- of International Political Economy of Resources. Such pro-
ered in the Colorado Territory, the fledgling mining industry grams serve as models at CSM.
was in trouble. The nuggets had been picked out of streams
While many of the programs at CSM are firmly grounded
and the rich veins had been worked, and new methods of ex-
in tradition, they are all experiencing continual evolution and
ploration, mining, and recovery were needed.
innovation. Recent successes in integrating aspects of the
Early pioneers like W.A.H. Loveland, E.L. Berthoud, curriculum have spurred similar activity in other areas such
Arthur Lakes, George West and Episcopal Bishop George M. as the geosciences. There, through the medium of computer
Randall proposed a school of mines. In 1874, the Territorial visualization, geophysicists and geologists are in the process
Legislature appropriated $5,000 and commissioned Loveland of creating a new emerging discipline. A similar development
and a Board of Trustees to found the Territorial School of is occurring in geo-engineering through the integration of
Mines in or near Golden. Governor Routt signed the Bill on aspects of civil engineering, geology and mining. CSM has
February 9, 1874, and when Colorado became a state in played a leadership role in this kind of innovation over the
1876, the Colorado School of Mines was constitutionally es- last decade. Many degree programs offer CSM undergradu-
tablished. The first diploma was awarded in 1883. ate students the opportunity to begin work on a Graduate
As CSM grew, its mission expanded from the rather nar- Certificate, Professional Master’s Degree, or Master’s De-
row initial focus on nonfuel minerals to programs in petro- gree while completing the requirements for their Bachelor’s
leum production and refining as well. Recently it has added Degree. These combined Bachelors-Masters programs have
programs in materials science and engineering, energy and been created by CSM faculty in those situations where they
environmental engineering, and a broad range of other engi- have deemed it academically advantageous to treat BS and
neering and applied science disciplines. CSM sees its mis- MS degree programs as a continuous and integrated process.
sion as education and research in engineering and applied These are accelerated programs that can be valuable in fields
science with a special focus on the earth science disciplines of engineering and applied science where advanced educa-
in the context of responsible stewardship of the earth and its tion in technology and/or management provides the opportu-
resources. nity to be on a fast track for advancement to leadership
CSM long has had an international reputation. Students positions. These programs also can be valuable for students
have come from nearly every nation, and alumni can be who want to get a head start on graduate education.
found in every corner of the globe.

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Location Student Honor Code
Golden, Colorado has been the home for CSM since its in- Colorado School of Mines students also feel strongly
ception. Located 20 minutes west of Denver, this community about academic integrity. The students independently wrote
of 18,000 is located in the foothills of the Rockies. Skiing is and approved an Honor Code promoting high academic stan-
an hour away to the west. Golden is a unique community that dards and zero tolerance of academic misconduct.
serves as home to CSM, the Coors Brewing Company, the Preamble: The students of Colorado School of Mines
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, a major U.S. Geo- (Mines) have adopted the following Student Honor Code
logical Survey facility that also contains the National Earth- (Code) in order to establish a high standard of student behav-
quake Center, and the seat of Jefferson County. Golden once ior at Mines. The Code may only be amended through a stu-
served as the territorial capital of Colorado. dent referendum supported by a majority vote of the Mines
student body. Mines students shall be involved in the en-
Accreditation
forcement of the Code through their participation in the Stu-
Colorado School of Mines is accredited through the doc-
dent Judicial Panel.
toral degree by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of
the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite Code: Mines students believe it is our responsibility to
2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 – telephone (312) 263- promote and maintain high ethical standards in order to en-
0456. The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Ac- sure our safety, welfare, and enjoyment of a successful learn-
creditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), ing environment. Each of us, under this Code, shall assume
111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – responsibility for our behavior in the area of academic in-
telephone (410) 347-7700, accredits undergraduate degree tegrity. As a Mines student, I am expected to adhere to the
programs in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Engineer- highest standards of academic excellence and personal in-
ing Physics, Geological Engineering, Geophysical Engineer- tegrity regarding my schoolwork, exams, academic projects,
ing, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mining and research endeavors. I will act honestly, responsibly, and
Engineering and Petroleum Engineering. The American above all, with honor and integrity in all aspects of my aca-
Chemical Society has approved the degree program in the demic endeavors at Mines. I will not misrepresent the work
Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry. of others as my own, nor will I give or receive unauthorized
assistance in the performance of academic coursework. I will
Administration conduct myself in an ethical manner in my use of the library,
General management of the School is vested by State computing center, and all other school facilities and re-
statute in a Board of Trustees, consisting of seven members
sources. By practicing these principles, I will strive to uphold
appointed by the governor. A non-voting student member is
elected annually by the student body and a non-voting fac- the principles of integrity and academic excellence at Mines.
ulty member is elected to serve a two-year term by the aca- I will not participate in or tolerate any form of discrimination
demic faculty. Financial support comes from student tuition or mistreatment of another individual.
and fees and from the State through annual appropriations. Policy on Violation of Student Academic
These funds are augmented by government and privately
sponsored research, private gift support from alumni, corpo- Misconduct
rations, foundations and other friends. Academic misconduct is the intentional act of fraud, in
which an individual seeks to claim credit for the work and ef-
Academic Integrity forts of another without authorization, or uses unauthorized
Academic Integrity materials or fabricated information in any academic exercise.
The Colorado School of Mines affirms the principle that Student Academic Misconduct arises when a student violates
all individuals associated with the Mines academic commu- the principle of academic integrity. Such behavior erodes
nity have a responsibility for establishing, maintaining and mutual trust, distorts the fair evaluation of academic achieve-
fostering an understanding and appreciation for academic in- ments, violates the ethical code of behavior upon which edu-
tegrity. In broad terms, this implies protecting the environ- cation and scholarship rest, and undermines the credibility of
ment of mutual trust within which scholarly exchange the university. Because of the serious institutional and indi-
occurs, supporting the ability of the faculty to fairly and ef- vidual ramifications, student misconduct arising from viola-
fectively evaluate every student's academic achievements, tions of academic integrity is not tolerated at Mines. If a
and giving credence to the university's educational mission, student is found to have engaged in such misconduct sanc-
its scholarly objectives and the substance of the degrees it tions such as change of a grade, loss of institutional privi-
awards. The protection of academic integrity requires there leges, or academic suspension or dismissal may be imposed.
to be clear and consistent standards, as well as confrontation As a guide, some of the more common forms of academic
and sanctions when individuals violate those standards. The misconduct are noted below. This list is not intended to be
Colorado School of Mines desires an environment free of all inclusive, but rather to be illustrative of practices the
any and all forms of academic misconduct and expects stu- Mines faculty have deemed inappropriate:
dents to act with integrity at all times.
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1. Dishonest Conduct – general conduct unbecoming a removing materials that are placed on reserve in the Li-
scholar. Examples include issuing misleading statements; brary for general use; failing to provide team members
withholding pertinent information; not fulfilling, in a necessary materials or assistance; and, knowingly dissem-
timely fashion, previously agreed to projects or activities; inating false information about the nature of a test or ex-
and verifying as true, things that are known to the student amination.
not to be true or verifiable. 7. Sharing Work – giving or attempting to give unauthorized
2. Plagiarism – presenting the work of another as one's own. materials or aid to another student Examples include al-
This is usually accomplished through the failure to ac- lowing another student to copy your work; giving unau-
knowledge the borrowing of ideas, data, or the words of thorized assistance on a homework assignment, quiz, test
others. Examples include submitting as one's own work or examination; providing, without authorization, copies
the work of another student, a ghost writer, or a commer- of examinations before the scheduled examination; post-
cial writing service; quoting, either directly or para- ing work on a website for others to see; and sharing re-
phrased, a source without appropriate acknowledgment; ports, laboratory work or computer files with other
and using figures, charts, graphs or facts without appro- students.
priate acknowledgment. Inadvertent or unintentional mis-
Procedures for Addressing Academic Misconduct
use or appropriation of another's work is nevertheless
Faculty members and thesis committees have discretion to
plagiarism.
address and resolve misconduct matters in a manner that is
3. Falsification/Fabrication – inventing or altering informa- commensurate with the infraction and consistent with the
tion. Examples include inventing or manipulating data or values of the Institution. This includes imposition of appro-
research procedures to report, suggest, or imply that par- priate academic sanctions for students involved in academic
ticular results were achieved from procedures when such misconduct. However, there needs to be a certain amount of
procedures were not actually undertaken or when such re- consistency when handling such issues, so if a member of the
sults were not actually supported by the pertinent data; Mines community has grounds for suspecting that a student
false citation of source materials; reporting false informa- or students have engaged in academic misconduct, they have
tion about practical, laboratory, or clinical experiences; an obligation to act on this suspicion in an appropriate fash-
submitting false excuses for absence, tardiness, or missed ion. The following procedure will be followed:
deadlines; and, altering previously submitted examina-
1. The faculty member or thesis committee informs the stu-
tions.
dent(s) of the allegations and charge of academic miscon-
4. Tampering – interfering with, forging, altering or attempt- duct within 10 business days. This involves both verbal
ing to alter university records, grades, assignments, or and written communication to the student(s). A conversa-
other documents without authorization. Examples include tion regarding the incident should take place between the
using a computer or a false-written document to change a faculty member/thesis committee and student. This con-
recorded grade; altering, deleting, or manufacturing any versation allows faculty members to get the student's per-
academic record; and, gaining unauthorized access to a spective prior to making an official decision. It also
university record by any means. allows the faculty member to educate the student on inap-
5. Cheating – using or attempting to use unauthorized mate- propriate behavior.
rials or aid with the intent of demonstrating academic per- 2. A) In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct
formance through fraudulent means. Examples include associated with regular coursework, if after talking with
copying from another student's paper or receiving unau- the student, the faculty member feels the student is re-
thorized assistance on a homework assignment, quiz, test sponsible for academic misconduct the faculty member
or examination; using books, notes or other devices such should:
as calculators, PDAs and cell phones, unless explicitly au-
u Assign a grade of "F" in the course to the student(s)
thorized; acquiring without authorization a copy of the
that committed academic misconduct. A faculty mem-
examination before the scheduled examination; and copy-
ber may impose a lesser penalty if the circumstances
ing reports, laboratory work or computer files from other
warrant, however the typical sanction is a grade of "F".
students. Authorized materials are those generally re-
garded as being appropriate in an academic setting, unless u Contact the Associate Dean of Students and his/her De-
specific exceptions have been articulated by the instruc- partment Head/Division Director to officially report the
tor. violation in writing within 5 business days of the
charge of academic misconduct. The Associate Dean
6. Impeding – negatively impacting the ability of other stu-
of Students will communicate the final resolution in
dents to successfully complete course or degree require-
writing to the student, the faculty member, the Office
ments. Examples include removing pages from books and
of Academic Affairs, the Office of Graduate Studies

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 and the student's advisor. The Associate Dean of Stu- Graduate Studies or the Associate Dean of Students. The in-
dents will also keep official records on all students with formation is then provided to the faculty member concerned.
academic misconduct violations.
Appeal Process for Student Academic Misconduct
Prescribed disciplinary action for misconduct associated Students charged with academic misconduct must be af-
with regular coursework: forded a fair opportunity for an appeal. For those alleged to
1st Offense: - A grade of "F" in the course have engages in research misconduct, the appeal procedure is
defined in the Faculty Handbook section 10.11. For all other
2nd Offense: - A grade of "F" in the course
charges of academic misconduct, upon notification of a find-
- One-year academic
ing of academic misconduct and the associated penalties, the
suspension
student may appeal the decision of the faculty member for
- Permanent notation of
one of the following grounds for appeal only:
Academic Misconduct on
the student's transcript u The student believes his/her due process rights were vi-
olated as the student was not allowed to present rele-
B) In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct
vant information.
associated with activities not a part of regular coursework
(e.g., an allegation of cheating on a comprehensive exam- u The student can provide evidence that academic mis-
ination), if after talking with the student, faculty mem- conduct did not occur and the faculty member abused
ber(s) feel the student is responsible for misconduct the his/her authority and/or made an arbitrary decision
faculty should: without fully considering the information presented.
u Assign an outcome to the activity that constitutes fail- u There is new information to consider that, if true,
ure. If appropriate, the student's advisor may also as- would be sufficient to alter the faculty member's deci-
sign a grade of "PRU" for research credits in which the sion. Such information must not have been known by
student is enrolled. Regular institutional procedures re- the student appealing at the time of the original meet-
sulting from either of these outcomes are then fol- ing with the faculty member.
lowed. Faculty members may impose a lesser penalty if To appeal the decision, the student must submit a written
the circumstances warrant, however, the typical sanc- request in the form of a letter to the Vice President for Stu-
tion is failure. dent Life. The letter of appeal should provide a thorough ex-
u Contact the Associate Dean of Students, Graduate Dean planation of the following:
and the student's Department Head/Division Director to 1. Under what grounds (see list above) is the appeal being
officially report the violation in writing within 5 busi- requested?
ness days of the charge of misconduct. The Associate
2. How does the appeal request fit the selected grounds for
Dean of Students will communicate the final resolution
appeal?
in writing to the student, the faculty member, the Office
of Graduate Studies and the student's advisor. The As- 3. What specific aspect of the decision is being appealed?
sociate Dean of Students will also keep official records The letter of appeal must be received by the Vice President
on all students with academic misconduct violations. for Student Life within 7 business days of the date of the
C) In the case of an allegation of academic misconduct written notice of a violation from the Associate Dean of Stu-
associated with research activities, investigation and reso- dents. Once an appeal request is received, the Vice President
lution of the misconduct is governed by the Institution's for Student Life will forward it on to one of the Appeal Re-
Research Integrity Policy. The Research Integrity Policy view Administrators. The Appeal Review Administrator will
is available as section 10.11 of the Faculty Handbook. If, review the written request to determine if the acceptable
after talking with the student, the faculty member feels grounds for an appeal are met and if the appeal is timely
the student is responsible for misconduct of this type, the filed. After review of the request, the Appeal Review Ad-
faculty member should proceed as indicted in the Re- ministrator will take one of the following actions:
search Integrity Policy. If appropriate, the student's advi- a. Deny the appeal. If the appeal is denied, the decision is
sor may also assign a grade of "PRU" for research credits final and considered binding upon all involved, from
in which the student is enrolled. Regular institutional pro- which no additional appeals are permitted.
cedures resulting from this grade assignment are then fol- b. Proceed with the appeal by notifying the student and sub-
lowed. mitting all the details and the evidence to the Student Ap-
Students who suspect other students of academic miscon- peals Committee for resolution.
duct should report the matter to the appropriate faculty mem- If the appeal request is granted, the Student Appeals Com-
ber, the appropriate Department Head/Division/Program mittee will review the case within 15 days. Please see the
Director, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Dean of Student Handbook for more information on the Student Ap-

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peals Committee. The Student Appeals Committee may do
any or all of the following during the review: interview with
the faculty member; interview with the student(s); interview
any appropriate witnesses; and/or review the student file in-
cluding any homework, tests, quizzes or other assignments
that were involved in the alleged misconduct. At the conclu-
sion of the review, the Student Appeals Committee will make
one of the following decisions:
a. Reverse the decision of the faculty member and withdraw
the charge from the student's record.
b. Affirm the decision of the faculty member and uphold the
sanction(s).
c. Forward the case to the Office of Academic Affairs for
further consideration: the Student Appeals Committee be-
lieves that additional considerations should be made
which could include increasing or decreasing the sanc-
tions imposed or addressing additional issues that arose
through the appeal process. Recommendations for appro-
priate sanctions should be made by the Student Appeals
Committee to the Office of Academic Affairs. The addi-
tional consideration will be conducted by the Dean of Un-
dergraduate Studies or Dean of Graduate Studies,
depending on the academic standing of the student re-
questing the appeal. The Office of Academic Affairs staff
member will make a final decision that will be communi-
cated to the student within 10 business days.
The decision issued by the Student Appeals Committee or
the Office of Academic Affairs (in matters that are forwarded
for further consideration) is final and shall be considered
binding upon all involved, from which no additional appeals
are permitted.

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 Section 2- Student Life
Facilities CSM. The Admissions Office advises undecided transfer
Student Center students, during their first year, who have successfully com-
The Ben H. Parker Student Center contains the offices for pleted 17 or more semester hours.
the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, Questions concerning work in a particular course should
Associate Dean of Students, Housing, Student Activities and be discussed with the course instructor. The student's advisor
Greek Life, Student Government (ASCSM), Admissions and can answer general academic advising questions. All stu-
Financial Aid, Cashier, Student Development and Academic dents assigned a first-year academic advisor will be issued
Services, Services for Students with Disabilities, International an alternative PIN for priority registration and must meet
Student and Scholar Services, Career Services, Registrar, individually with their academic advisor for academic advis-
Blastercard, Conferences Services, and student organizations. ing prior to receiving this PIN. Each first-year academic
The Student Center also contains the student dining hall advisor serves as the academic advisor until the student offi-
(known as the Slate Café), food court, bookstore, student cially declares an academic major with the Registrar's
lounges, meeting rooms, and banquet facilities. Office. At that point, the departmental advisor assumes the
Student Recreation Center role of registration advisement and alternative PIN assign-
Completed in May, 2007, the 108,000 square foot Student ment.
Recreation Center, located at the corner of 16th and Maple Office for Student Development and Academic
Streets in the heart of campus, provides a wide array of facili- Services
ties and programs designed to meet student's recreational and The Student Development and Academic Services Office
leisure needs while providing for a healthy lifestyle. The (SDAS), located in the Student Center, serves as the person-
Center contains a state-of-the-art climbing wall, an eight- al, academic and career counseling center for all students
lane, 25 meter swimming and diving pool, a cardiovascular enrolled in four credit hours or more or any student that has
and weight room, two multi-purpose rooms designed and paid the Student Services Fee. Through its various services,
equipped for aerobics, dance, martial arts programs and other the center acts as a comprehensive resource for the personal
similar activities, a competition gymnasium containing three growth and life skills development of our students. SDAS
full-size basketball courts as well as seating for 2500 people, houses a library of over 200 books and other materials for
a separate recreation gymnasium designed specifically for a checkout, and is home to CSM's Engineers Choosing Health
wide variety of recreational programs, extensive locker room Options (ECHO), promoting wise and healthy decision mak-
and shower facilities, and a large lounge and juice bar facility ing regarding students' use of alcohol and other drugs.
intended for relaxing, playing games or watching television. Please visit http://counseling.mines.edu for more informa-
In addition to housing the Outdoor Recreation Program as tion.
well as the Intramurals and Club Sports Programs, the Center
Counseling: Experienced, professional counselors offer
serves as the competition venue for the Intercollegiate Men
assistance in a variety of areas. Personal counseling for
and Women's Basketball Programs, the Intercollegiate
stress management, relationship issues, wellness education
Volleyball Program and the Men and Women's Intercollegiate
and/or improved self image are a few of the areas often
Swimming and Diving Program.
requested. Assertiveness, stress management, time manage-
Services ment, gender issues, the MBTI, and career assessments are
Academic Advising also popular interactive presentations. SDAS works closely
First-year students are advised and mentored through the with other student life departments to address other issues.
First-Year Advising and Mentoring Program, CSM101. Academic Services: The staff often conducts workshops
CSM101 Mentors and Academic Advisors establish immedi- in areas of interest to college students, such as time manage-
ate contact with first-year students in order to: ment, learning skills, test taking, preparing for finals and
ufacilitate the transition from high school to college, college adjustment. One-on-one academic counseling with
uprovide guidance with course selection & registration, assessment of individual learning skills is also available.
uassess and monitor academic progress, and Please visit http://academicservices.mines.edu for more
uprovide referrals to appropriate campus resources. information about tutoring programs, academic counseling
and CSM101.
Each first-year academic advisor, a member of the aca-
demic faculty, is assigned one section of CSM101 and advis- Tutoring and Academic Excellence Workshops: Free
es approximately twenty-five students. Transfer students walk-in tutoring is available to all CSM students for most
who have successfully completed fewer than 17 semester freshmen and sophomore courses. Tutoring in some upper
hours will automatically be enrolled in the First-Year division courses is available. Weekly academic excellence
Advising and Mentoring Program in their first semester atworkshops in introductory calculus, chemistry, and physics
are provided as well.
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 Disability Services: This office serves students with doc- is staffed by Nurse Practitioners and RN's throughout the
umented disabilities who are seeking academic accommoda- day. Physicians' coverage is provided by family practice
tions or adjustments. Disability Services coordinates CSM's physicians who are on site for two hours daily and on-call at
efforts to comply with the broad mandates of Section 504 of all times.
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Dental services are also provided at the Student Health
Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Center. These services are provided by a dentist who has
Further information, application and documentation guide- scheduled hours three days per week, four hours per day.
lines can be found on the Disability Services website Basic services such as x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extrac-
http://disabilities.mines.edu. tions are available.
International Student Services To be eligible for care, students must be enrolled in four
International student advising and international student or more hours; have paid the Health Center fee if they are
services are the responsibility of International Student and part time and have a completed Health History Form on file
Scholar Services, located in the Student Center. The Inter- at the Health Center. Supervised by the Director of Student
national Student and Scholar Services Office coordinates the Services. Phone: (303) 273-3381; FAX: (303) 273-3623.
Friendship Family Program. Orientation programs for new
international students are held at the beginning of each Student Health Insurance
semester. Visas and work permits are processed through the Colorado School of Mines requires that all degree-seeking
International Student Advisor at the International Student students who are U. S. Citizens or permanent residents, and
and Scholar Services Office. all international students regardless of degree-seeking status,
to have health insurance that meets or exceeds CSM's cover-
Office of International Programs/Study Abroad age requirements.
The Office of International Programs (OIP), a program in
Please see http://healthcenter.mines.edu/Insurance-
Academic Affairs located in Thomas Hall, room 204, devel-
Information for further information. Enrollment in the
ops international opportunities for students and faculty at
Student Health Benefit Plan is automatic, and students'
CSM, including study abroad programs. For information
accounts will be charged for the Student Health Benefit Plan
about the international activities of OIP, see p. 190.
premium unless a waiver is completed. Domestic students
Identification Cards (BLASTER CARD) must complete an online enrollment/waiver process prior to
Blaster cards are made in the Student Activities Office in Census Date. Students participating in NCAA-sanctioned
the Parker Student Center, and all new students must have a intercollegiate sports must complete a paper waiver and sub-
card made as soon as possible after they enroll. Each semes- mit it to the Head Athletic Trainer before Census Day each
ter the Student Activities Office issues RTD Bus Pass stick- academic year. International students must complete a paper
ers for student ID’s. Students can replace lost, stolen, or waiver and submit it to the International Student and Scholar
damaged Blaster Cards for a small fee. Services Office prior to Census Day each academic year.
The Blaster Card can be used as a debit card to make pur- Immunizations
chases at all campus food service facilities, to check material A health history form with immunization record confirm-
out of the CSM Library, to make purchases at the campus ing proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR's)
residence halls, and may be required to attend various CSM is required for all students enrolled in four credit hours or
campus activities. more or any student that has paid the Student Health Center
Please visit the website at http://www.is.mines.edu/ fee. The health history form will be sent to students after
BlasterCard for more information. they are accepted for admission and have completed their
student enrollment confirmation paperwork. It must be
Student Health Center
returned to the Student Health Center prior to enrollment in
The Student Health Center, located at 17th and Elm, pro-
CSM.
vides primary health care to CSM students and their spouses.
Students pay a Student Health Center fee each semester Proof of immunity consists of an official Certificate of
which entitles them to unlimited visits with a physician, Immunization signed by a physician, nurse, or public health
nurse practitioner or nurse as well as certain prescription and official which documents two doses of each (measles,
over the counter medications. The health center also pro- mumps, and rubella). The Certificate must specify the type
vides wellness education, immunizations, allergy shots, flu of vaccine and the dates (month, day, and year) of adminis-
shots, nutrition counseling and information regarding a wide tration or written evidence of laboratory tests showing
range of health concerns. Staff members are also available to immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Failure to meet
provide health-promotion events for students groups and res- the immunization requirement will result in a hold on stu-
idence hall program. The Students Health Center is open dents' registration until this information is received by the
Monday through Friday 8 A.M. -12 P.M.and 1-4:45 P.M. It Student Health Center.

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 The completed health history form is confidential and will In order to accomplish our mission, we provide a compre-
be a student's medical record while at CSM. This record hensive array of career services:
will be kept in the Student Health Center. The record will Career Advice and Counseling
not be released unless the student signs a written release.
uResources to help choose a major
Motor Vehicles Parking uIndividual resume and cover letter critiques
All motor vehicles on campus must be registered with the uIndividual job search advice
campus Parking Services Division of Facilities Management, uPractice video-taped interviews
1318 Maple Street, and must display a CSM parking permit. Career Planning Services
Vehicles must be registered at the beginning of each semes-
uCSM101 First-Year Advising and Mentoring Program -
ter or upon bringing your vehicle on campus, and updated
focusing on exploring and connecting with an aca-
whenever you change your address.
demic major at Mines
Public Saftey uOnline resources for exploring careers and employers
The Colorado School of Mines Department of Public at http://careers.mines.edu
Safety is a full service, community oriented law enforcement u"Career Digger" online - short bios describe what re-
agency, providing 24/7 service to the campus. It is the mis- cent grads are doing on their jobs
sion of the Colorado School of Mines Police Department to u"Career Manual" online - resume writing, resume and
make the Mines campus the safest campus in Colorado. cover letter examples, and job search tips
The department is responsible for providing services such uJob Search Workshops - successful company research,
as: interviewing, business etiquette, networking skills
uSalary and overall outcomes information
uProactive patrol of the campus and its facilities;
uCompany contact information
uInvestigation and reporting of crimes and incidents;
uGrad school information
uMotor vehicle traffic and parking enforcement;
uCareer resource library
uCrime and security awareness programs;
Job Resources
uAlcohol / Drug abuse awareness / education;
uSelf defense classes; uCareer Day (Fall and Spring)
uConsultation with campus departments for safety and uOnline summer, part-time, and full-time entry-level job
security matters; postings at http://diggernet.net
uAdditional services to the campus community such as: uVirtual Career Fairs and special recruiting events
vehicle unlocks and jumpstarts, community safe walks uCooperative Education Program - available to students
(escorts), authorized after-hours building and office ac- who have completed three semesters at CSM (two for
cess, and assistance in any medical, fire, or other emer- transfer students). It is an academic program which of-
gency situation. fers 3 semester hours of credit in the major for engi-
The police officers employed by the Department of Public neering work experience, awarded on the basis of a
Safety are fully trained police officers in accordance with term paper written following the CO-OP term. The type
the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board of credit awarded depends on the decision of the de-
and the Colorado Revised Statute. partment, but in most cases is additive credit. CO-OP
terms usually extend from May to December, or from
Career Center January to August, and usually take a student off cam-
The CSM Career Center mission is to assist students in pus full time. Students must apply for CO-OP before
developing, evaluating, and/or implementing career, educa- beginning the job (a no credit, no fee class), and must
tion, and employment decisions and plans. Career develop- write learning objectives and sign formal contracts with
ment is integral to the success of CSM graduates and to the their company's representative to ensure the educa-
mission of CSM. All Colorado School of Mines graduates tional component of the work experience.
will be able to acquire the necessary job search and profes- uOn-campus interviewing - industry and government
sional development skills to enable them to successfully take representatives visit the campus to interview students
personal responsibility for the management of their own and explain employment opportunities
careers. Services are provided to all students and for all uGeneral employment board
recent graduates, up to 24 months after graduation. Students uResume referrals
must adhere to the ethical and professional business and job uEmployer searching resource
searching practices as stated in the Career Center Student uContinued services up to 24 months after graduation
Policy, which can be found in its entirety on the Student's
Homepage of DiggerNet.

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Standards, Codes of Conduct Engineering and Mathematics, Colorado School of Mines,
Students can access campus rules and regulations, includ- 1133 17th Street, Golden, CO 80401-1869, or call (303) 273-
ing the student code of conduct, student honor code, alcohol 3097.
policy, sexual misconduct policy, the unlawful discrimina- Minority Engineering Program
tion policy and complaint procedure, public safety and park- The Minority Engineering Program is located at 1400
ing policies, and the distribution of literature and free speech Maple Street. The MEP meets the needs of minority students
policy, by visiting the Planning and Policy Analysis website by providing various student services, summer programs,
at http://inside.mines.edu/Student_policies. We encourage recruitment, academic/retention programs (academic advis-
all students to review the electronic document and expect ing, academic excellence workshops, counseling, tutoring
that students know and understand the campus policies, rules and peer study groups), professional/career development
and regulations as well as their rights as a student. (leadership workshops, career development, time manage-
Questions and comments regarding the above mentioned ment, study skills and national conferences), community out-
policies can be directed to the Associate Dean of Students reach, and cultural and social activities.
located in the Student Center, Suite 172.
Working through student professional societies-American
Student Publications Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES),
Two student publications are published at CSM by the Professional Asian Society of Engineers and Scientists
Associated Students of CSM. Opportunities abound for (PASES), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and
students wishing to participate on the staffs. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)- the
The Oredigger is the student newspaper, published weekly Office of Minority Engineering Program is a center for minor-
during the school year. It contains news, features, sports, ity student activities, and a place for students to become a
letters and editorials of interest to students, faculty, and the community of scholars with common goals and objectives in
Golden community. a comfortable learning environment.
The literary magazine, High Grade, is published each American Indian Science and Engineering Society
semester. Contributions of poetry, short stories, drawings, and (AISES) chapter was established at the Colorado School
photographs are encouraged from students, faculty and staff. of Mines in 1992. It is a peer support group for Native
A Board of Student Publications acts in an advisory capacity American students pursuing science and engineering
to the publications staffs and makes recommendations on careers. Its main goal is to help the students get through
matters of policy. The Public Affairs Department staff mem- college so they can then use those new skills to create a
bers serve as daily advisors to the staffs of the Oredigger and better life for themselves and other Native Americans.
Prospector. The Division of Liberal Arts and International Professional Asian Society of Engineers and Scientists
Studies provides similar service to the High Grade. (PASES) This is a branch of the Minority Engineering
Veterans Services Program which acknowledges the Asian heritage by
The Registrar’s Office provides veterans services for stu- involvement in various school activities, social activities,
dents attending the School and using educational benefits and activities with the other Minority Engineering chap-
from the Veterans Administration. ters. PASES allows students with an Asian heritage or stu-
dents interested in Asian heritage to assemble and voice
Tutoring shared interests and associate in organized group activities
Individual tutoring in most courses is available through which include attending Nuggets games, bowling, ice skat-
the Office for Student Development and Academic Services. ing and numerous other activities.
This office also sponsors group tutoring sessions and Aca-
demic Excellence Workshops which are open to all interested National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a non-
CSM students. For more information about services and eli- profit organization managed by students. It was founded
gibility requirements, contact the Student Development and to promote the recruitment, retention and successful
Academic Services office. graduation of Black and other under-represented groups
in the field of engineering. NSBE operates through a
Office of Women in Science, Engineering and university-based structure coordinated through regional
Mathematics (WISEM) zones, and administered by the National Executive
The WISEM office in Academic Affairs is located in 300 Board. The local chapters, which are the center of NSBE
Guggenheim Hall. The mission of WISEM is to enhance activity, create and conduct projects in the areas of pre-
opportunities for women in science and engineering careers, college student interaction, university academic support
to increase retention of women at CSM, and to promote equi- mechanisms and career guidance programs. “We instill
ty and diversity in higher education. The office sponsors pro- pride and add value to our members which causes them
grams for women students and faculty and produces the to want to give back to NSBE in order to produce a con-
Chevron Lecture Series. For further information, contact: tinuum of success.”
Debra K. Lasich, Executive Director of Women in Science,
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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) is a out the academic year; Special Events which coordinates
non-profit organization that exists for the advancement of events such as concerts, hypnotists, and one time specialty
Hispanic engineering (sciences) students to become profes- entertainment; Off Campus Events which offers discount
sional engineers and scientists, to increase the number of tickets to local events, Rockies, Nuggets, or Avalanche
Hispanics entering into the field of engineering, and to games, theater performances, concerts and movie nights
develop and implement programs benefiting Hispanics bring blockbuster movies to the Mines campus; and
seeking to become engineers and scientists. Anyone inter- E-Days and Homecoming.
ested in joining may do so. SHPE is a national organiza-
Special Events
tion with student and professional chapters in nearly 100
Engineers' Days festivities are held each spring. The
cities across the country. The organization is divided into
three day affair is organized entirely by students. Contests
five regions representing 76 student chapters. The SHPE
are held in drilling, hand-spiking, mucking, and oil-field
organization is governed by a National Board of Directors
olympics to name a few. Additional events include a huge
which includes representatives from all regions including
fireworks display, the Ore-Cart Pull to the Colorado State
two student representatives.
Capitol, the awarding of scholarships to outstanding
Activities Colorado high school seniors and an Engineers' Day concert.
The Office of Student Activities coordinates the various Homecoming weekend is one of the high points of the
activities and student organizations on the Mines campus. entire year’s activities. Events include a football rally and
Student government, professional societies, living groups, game, campus decorations, election of Homecoming queen
honor societies, interest groups and special events add a and beast, parade, burro race, and other contests.
balance to the academic side of the CSM community.
International Day is planned and conducted by the
Participants take part in management training, event plan-
International Council. It includes exhibits and programs
ning, and leadership development. To obtain an up to date
designed to further the cause of understanding among the
listing of the recognized campus organizations or more
countries of the world. The international dinner and enter-
information about any of these organizations, contact the
tainment have come to be one of the campus social events of
Student Activities office.
the year.
Student Government Winter Carnival, sponsored by Blue Key, is an all-school
Associated Students of CSM (ASCSM) is sanctioned by ski day held each year at one of the nearby ski areas. In
the Board of Trustees of the School. The purpose of addition to skiing, there are also fun competitions (snowman
ASCSM is, in part, to advance the interest and promote contest, sled races, etc.) throughout the day.
the welfare of CSM and all of the students and to foster
and maintain harmony among those connected with or Living Groups
interested in the School, including students, alumni, Residence Hall Association (RHA) is a student-run organ-
faculty, trustees and friends. ization developed to coordinate and plan activities for stu-
dents living in the Residence Halls. Its membership is repre-
Through funds collected as student fees, ASCSM strives
sented by students from each hall floor. Officers are elected
to ensure a full social and academic life for all students
each fall for that academic year.
with its organizations, publications, and special events. As
the representative governing body of the students ASCSM Social Fraternities, Sororities
provides leadership and a strong voice for the student There are seven national fraternities and three national
body, enforces policies enacted by the student body, sororities active on the CSM campus. Fraternities and
works to integrate the various campus organizations, and Sororities offer the unique opportunity of leadership, service
promotes the ideals and traditions of the School. to one’s community, and fellowship. Greeks are proud of the
number of campus leaders, athletes and scholars that come
The Graduate Student Association was formed in 1991
from their ranks. Additionally, the Greek social life provides
and is recognized by CSM through the student govern-
a complement to the scholastic programs at Mines. Colorado
ment as the representative voice of the graduate student
School of Mines chapters are
body. GSA’s primary goal is to improve the quality of
Alpha Phi Alpha Tau Omega
graduate education and offer academic support for gradu-
Beta Theta Pi Kappa Sigma
ate students.
Phi Gamma Delta Pi Beta Phi
The Mines Activity Council serves ASCSM as the campus Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Kappa
special events board. The majority of all student campus Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon
events are planned by the MAC committees. These com-
mittees are: Friday Afternoon Club (FAC), which pro-
vides comedians to the campus on most Fridays through-

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Honor Societies Charles N. Bell, 1906, Award. A Brunton transit is awarded
Honor societies recognize the outstanding achievements of for completing the course in mining to the student demonstrat-
their members in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and ing the most progress in school work during each year.
service. Each of the CSM honor societies recognizes different The Blackwell Award for Excellence in Creative
achievements in our students. Expression. A plaque and cash award are presented by the
Special Interest Organizations Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies to a student
Special interest organizations meet the special and unique who has excelled in the evocative representation of the
needs of the CSM student body by providing co-curricular human condition through the genres of poetry, fiction, cre-
activities in specific areas. ative non-fiction, music, or the artistic representation of aca-
International Student Organizations demic inquiry. The award is funded through the generosity of
The International Student Organizations provide the J. Michael Blackwell, Class of 1959.
opportunity to experience a little piece of a different culture The Brunton Award in Geology. A Brunton transit is award-
while here at Mines, in addition to assisting the students ed in recognition of highest scholastic achievement and inter-
from that culture adjust to the Mines campus. est in and enthusiasm for the science of geology.
Professional Societies
Professional Societies are generally student chapters of the Hon. D. W. Brunton Award. A Brunton transit, provided for
national professional societies. As a student chapter, the pro- by Mr. Brunton, is awarded for meritorious work in mining.
fessional societies offer a chance for additional professional The Leo Borasio Memorial Award. A plaque and cash
development outside the classroom through guest speakers, award presented each year to the outstanding junior in the
trips, and interactive discussions about the current activities McBride Honors Program. Mr. Borasio was a 1950 graduate
in the profession. Additionally, many of the organizations of the School of Mines.
offer internship, fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Clark B. Carpenter Award. A cash award given to the gradu-
Recreational Organizations ating senior in mining or metallurgy who, in the opinion of
The recreation organizations provide the opportunity, for the seniors in mining and metallurgy and the professors in
students with similar interests to participate as a group in charge of the respective departments, is the most deserving of
these recreational activities. Most of the recreational organi- this award.
zations compete on both the local and regional levels at tour-
Clark B. Carpenter Research Award. A cash award present-
naments throughout the year.
ed in honor of Professor Clark B. Carpenter to a student or
Outdoor Recreation Program students, undergraduate or graduate, selected by the
The Outdoor Recreation Program is housed at the Mines
Department of Metallurgical Engineering on the basis of
Park Community Center. The Program teaches classes in
scholastic ability and accomplishment. This award derives
outdoor activities; rents mountain bikes, climbing gear,
from an endowment by Leslie E. Wilson, E.M., 1927.
backpacking and other equipment; and sponsors day and
weekend activities such as camping, snowshoeing, rock Mary and Charles Cavanaugh Memorial Award. A cash
climbing, and mountaineering. award given in metallurgy based on scholarship, professional
activity, and participation in school activities.
For a complete list of all currently registered student
organizations, please visit the Student Activities office or Colorado Engineering Council Award. A silver medal pre-
website at http://studentactivities.mines.edu/ sented for excellence in scholarship, high integrity, and gen-
eral engineering ability.
Student Honors Distinguished Military Graduate. Designated by the ROTC
Awards are presented each year to members of the gradu-
professor of military science for graduating seniors who pos-
ating class and others in recognition of students who have
sess outstanding qualities of leadership and high moral char-
maintained a superior scholastic record, who have distin-
acter, and who have exhibited a definite aptitude for and
guished themselves in school activities, and who have done
interest in military service.
exceptional work in a particular subject.
Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower Award. Provided for by Mr.
Robert F. Aldredge Memorial Award. A cash award, pre-
and Mrs. R. B. Ike Downing, $150 and a plaque is awarded
sented in geophysics for the highest scholastic average in
to the outstanding ROTC cadet commissioned each year,
geophysics courses.
based on demonstrated exemplary leadership within the
American Institute of Chemists Award. A one year Corps of Cadets and academic excellence in military science.
membership, presented in chemistry and chemical engineer-
Prof. Everett Award. A cash award presented to an outstand-
ing for demonstrated scholastic achievement, leadership, abil-
ing senior in mathematics through the generosity of Frank
ity, and character.
Ausanka, ’42.
Robert A. Baxter Award. A cash award, given for meritorious
work in chemistry.

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Cecil H. Green Award. A gold medal given to the graduating Evan Elliot Morse Memorial Award. A cash award is pre-
senior in geophysical engineering, who in the opinion of the sented annually to a student in physics who, in the opinion of
Department of Geophysics, has the highest attainment in the the Physics Department faculty, has shown exceptional com-
combination of scholastic achievement, personality, and petence in a research project.
integrity. Old Timers’ Club Award. A suitable gift is presented to a
The Neal J. Harr Memorial Outstanding Student Award. graduating senior who, in the opinion of the Department of
Provided by the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, Mining Engineering, has shown high academic standing in
the award and rock hammer suitably engraved, presented in coal mining engineering and potential in the coal industry.
geology for scholastic excellence in the study of geology with The Frank Oppenheimer Memorial Science and Society
the aim of encouraging future endeavors in the earth sciences. Award. A plaque and cash award are presented jointly by
Harrison L. Hays, ’31, Award. A cash award presented in the Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies and the
chemical and petroleum-refining for demonstrating by schol- Department of Physics to a freshman for excellence in writ-
arship, personality, and integrity of character, the general ing in the core course "Nature and Human Values" for a writ-
potentialities of a successful industrial career. ten work which examines social, ethical, economic, and/or
John C. Hollister Award. A cash award is presented to the political issues.
most deserving student in Geophysics and is not based solely Outstanding Graduating Senior Awards. A suitably
on academic performance. engraved plaque is presented by each degree-granting depart-
Robert M. Hutchinson Award for Excellence in Geological ment to its outstanding graduating senior.
Mapping. An engraved Brunton Compass given in recogni- H. Fleet Parsons Award. A cash award presented for out-
tion of this phase of Geological Engineering. standing service to the School through leadership in student
Henry W. Kaanta Award. A cash award and plaque is pre- government.
sented to a graduating senior majoring in extractive metallur- Maxwell C. Pellish, 1924, Academic Achievement Award.
gy or mineral processing for the outstanding paper written on A suitably engraved plaque presented to the graduating senior
a laboratory procedure or experimental process. with the highest cumulative grade point average who has had
Maryanna Bell Kafadar Humanities Award. A plaque and a minimum of 6 semesters at CSM.
cash award are presented by the Division of Liberal Arts and The Thomas Philipose Outstanding Senior Award. A
International Studies to a graduating senior for excellence in plaque and cash award, presented to a senior in the McBride
the study of the humanities and for contributions to the cul- Honors Program in Public Affairs for Engineers whose schol-
tural life of the campus. The award is funded through the arship, character, and personality best exemplify the ideals of
generosity of the late Ahmed D. Kafadar, Classes of 1942 and the program as determined by the Committee of tutors.
1943, 1986 Distinguished Achievement Medal for significant Physics Faculty Distinguished Graduate Award. Presented
achievements in the mineral industries, and 1987-88 from time to time by the faculty of the department to graduat-
Honorary Doctor of Engineering, in memory of his wife, ing engineering physics seniors with exceptionally high aca-
Maryanna Bell Kafadar. demic achievement in physics.
Alan Kissock, 1912, Award. A cash award is presented in George R. Pickett Memorial Award. A cash award pre-
metallurgy for best demonstrating the capability for creativity sented to a graduating senior on the basis of demonstrated
and the ability to express it in writing. interests and accomplishments in the study of borehole geo-
George C. Marshall Award. A certificate, an official biogra- physics.
phy of General Marshall and an expense paid trip to the President’s Senior Scholar Athlete Award. A plaque pre-
National Security Conference sponsored by the Marshall sented to the graduating senior who has the highest academic
Foundation, is presented to the most outstanding ROTC cadet average and who lettered in a sport in the senior year.
who demonstrates those leadership and scholastic qualities
which epitomized the career of General Marshall. The Arthur B. Sacks Award for Excellence in
Environmental Sustainability. A plaque and cash award
Metallurgical Engineering Faculty Award. An engraved are presented by the Division of Liberal Arts and
desk set is presented from time to time by the faculty of the International Studies to a graduating senior or graduating
department to a graduating senior who, by participation in graduate student who has excelled in studying and raising
and contribution to campus life, and by academic achieve- awareness of environmental sustainability as informed by the
ment, has demonstrated those characteristics of a well-round- Brundtland Commission's definition of sustainable develop-
ed graduate to which CSM aspires. ment. The award is funded through the generosity of Dr.
Arthur B. Sacks, Professor in the Division of Liberal Arts and
International Studies and his wife, Normandy Roden Sacks.

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Ryan Sayers Memorial Award. Presented to a graduating H.G. Washburn Award. A copy of De Re Metallica by
senior in Engineering Physics and/or Mathematical and Agricola is awarded in mining engineering for good scholas-
Computer Sciences in recognition of outstanding academic tic record and active participation in athletics.
achievement and performance of significant research as an Charles Parker Wedgeforth Memorial Award. Presented
undergraduate. to the most deserving and popular graduating senior.
William D. Waltman, 1899, Award. Provided for by Mr.
Waltman, a cash award and suitably engraved plaque is pre-
sented to the graduating senior whose conduct and scholar-
ship have been most nearly perfect and who has most nearly
approached the recognized characteristics of an American
gentleman or lady during the recipient’s entire collegiate
career.

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 Section 3 - Tuition, Fees,
Financial Assistance, Housing
Tuition and fees are established by the Board of Trustees Sigma Nu Fraternity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,326
of the Colorado School of Mines following the annual budget FIJI Fraternity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,791
process and action by the Colorado General Assembly and
Governor. Alpha Phi Sorority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,683
Pi Phi Sorority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,683
Undergraduate Tuition
The official tuition and approved charges for the 2010- Sigma Kappa Sorority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,683
2011 academic year will be available prior to the start of the All CSM owned Fraternity and Sorority
2010-2011 academic year located at Houses—Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68/week
http://www.is.mines.edu/budget/budget_current/tuition_rates.pdf Resident Meal Plans
Fees Marble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,926 (per year)
The official fees, approved charges, and fee descriptions 19 meals/week + $50 Munch Money/semester
for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available prior to Quartz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,926 (per year)
the start of the 2010-2011 academic year and can be found at: 15 meals/week + $100 Munch Money/semester
http://www.is.mines.edu/budget/budget_current/fees.pdf. Granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,926 (per year)
150 meals/semester + $175 Munch Money/semester
Please note that in all instances, the costs to collect fees Topaz (Mines Park & Jones Road Residents Only)
are not reimbursed to the Student Receivables Office. The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,926 (per year)
Colorado School of Mines does not automatically assess any 125 meals/semester + $250 Munch Money/semester
optional fees or charges.
Summer Session Housing (Weekly Rate)
Housing Double Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70
NOTE: Room and board charges are established by the Single Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110
Board of Trustees (BOT) and are subject to change. Payment Mines Park Apartment (per month)*
of room and board charges falls under the same guidelines as Family Housing
payment of tuition and fees. Rates below are in effect for the 1 Bedroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $717/month
2010-2011 Academic Year. Included is a "flexible" meal plan 2 Bedroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $828/month
which guarantees students a designated number of meals per
week or per semester and gives them between $50.00 and Apartment Housing
$350.00 to spend as they wish on additional meals or at any 1 Bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $717
of the other campus dining locations. For more information, 2 Bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $972
please contact the Student Life Office at (303) 273-3350. 3 Bedroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,299
*Tenant pays gas and electric utilities. CSM provides free
Rates for 2010-2011 (per year) wireless and wired internet, basic expanded cable, water,
Residence Halls (Students must choose a meal plan) sewer, public electric, and Mines Park parking permit.
Morgan/Thomas/Bradford/Randall Halls
Tenant may pay $18.50/month per phone line (optional).
Double Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,385
Single Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,192 Residence Hall Application
Information and application for residence hall space is
WeaverTowers included in the packet offering admission to the student.
Double Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,670 Students desiring accommodations are requested to forward
Single Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,435 their inquiries at the earliest possible date.
“E” Room, Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,850
The submission of a room application does not in itself
Jones Road constitute a residence hall reservation. A residence hall con-
Double Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,610 tract will be sent electronically and made available on the
Residence Halls at Mines Park* Residence Life website, to be signed by the student and his
Double Occupancy Room . . . . . . . . . . $4,703 or her parents and returned to the Residence Life Office.
Single Occupancy Room. . . . . . . . . . . $5,515 Only upon receipt of the residence hall contract by the speci-
* Includes Mines Park Parking Permit fied deadline by the Residence Life Office will the student be
assured of a room reservation.
Residence Hall Association Fee$50 included in room
rates Rooms and roommates are assigned in accordance with
student preference insofar as possible, with earlier applica-
tions receiving priority.
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Advance Deposits Refunds
An advance deposit made payable to Colorado School of Refunds for tuition and fees are made according to the follow-
Mines must accompany each application received. This de- ing policy:
posit will be refunded in full (or in part if there are charges P The amount of tuition and fee assessments is based pri-
against the room) when the student leaves the residence hall. marily on each student’s enrolled courses. In the event a
If a student wishes to cancel a residence hall reservation, student withdraws from a course or courses, assessments
half of the deposit will be refunded if notice of the cancella- will be adjusted as follows:
tion is received in writing by the Residence Life Office on or P If the withdrawal is made prior to the end of the add/drop
before May 1 of the current year. period for the term of enrollment, as determined by the
Contracts are issued for the full academic year and no can- Registrar, tuition and fees will be adjusted to the new
cellation will be accepted after May 1, except for those who course level without penalty.
decide not to attend CSM. Those contracts separately issued P If the withdrawal from a course or courses is made after
only for entering students second semester may be cancelled the add/drop period, and the student does not officially
no later than December 1. After that date no cancellation will withdraw from school, no adjustment in charges will be
be accepted except for those who decide not to attend CSM. made.
P If the withdrawal from courses is made after the add/drop
Payments and Refunds period, and the student withdraws from school, tuition
Payment Information and fee assessments will be reduced according to the fol-
A student is expected to complete the registration process, lowing schedule:
including the payment of tuition and fees, room and board, P Within the 7 calendar days following the end of the
before attending class. Students can mail their payment to: add/drop period, 60 percent reduction in charges.
Cashier P Within the next following 7 calendar days, a 40 percent
1600 Maple Street reduction in charges.
Colorado School of Mines P Within the next following 7 calendar days, a 20 percent
Golden, CO 80401-1887 reduction in charges.
P After that period, no reduction of charges will be made.
Financial Responsibility
The schedule above applies to the Fall and Spring semesters.
It is important for students to recognize their financial
The time periods for the Summer sessions - Summer I and Sum-
responsibilities when registering for classes at the school. If
mer II - will be adjusted in proportion to the reduced number of
students do not fulfill their financial obligations by published
days in these semesters.
deadlines:
Room and board refunds are pro-rated to the date of checkout
P Late payment penalties will accrue on any outstanding
from the Residence Hall. Arrangements must be made with the
balance.
Housing Office. Student health insurance charges are not refund-
P Transcripts will not be issued.
able. The insurance remains in effect for the entire semester.
P Past due accounts will be turned over to Colorado
Central Collection Services in accordance with Colo- PLEASE NOTE: Students receiving federal financial aid
rado law. under the Title IV programs may have a different refund deter-
P Collection costs will be added to a student’s account. mined as required by federal law or regulations.
P The student’s delinquency may be reported to national
credit bureaus.
State of Colorado Residency
Late Payment Penalties Qualifications
A penalty will be assessed against a student if payment is A student is classified as a resident or nonresident for tuition
not received in full by the official day of registration. The purposes at the time admission is granted and upon completion
penalty is described in the schedule of courses for each of the CSM Colorado Residency for Tuition Classification Form.
semester. If payment is not completed by the sixth week of The classification is based upon information furnished by the
class, the student may be officially withdrawn from classes. student. The student who, due to subsequent events, becomes eli-
Students will be responsible for all collection costs. gible for resident tuition must make formal application to the
Registrar for a change of status.
Encumbrances
A student who willfully gives wrong information to evade
A student will not be permitted to register for future
payment of nonresident tuition shall be subject to serious disci-
classes, graduate, or secure an official transcript of his/her
plinary action. The final decision regarding tuition status rests
academic record while indebted in any way to CSM. Stu-
with the Tuition Appeals Committee of Colorado School of
dents will be responsible for payment of all reasonable costs
Mines.
of collection.

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Resident Students if the petitioner resides in the home), any other factor peculiar
A person whose legal residence is permanently established to the individual which tends to establish the necessary intent
in Colorado may continue to be classified as a resident stu- to make Colorado one’s permanent place of habitation.
dent so long as such residence is maintained even though cir- Nonresident students wishing to obtain further information
cumstances may require extended absences from the state. on the establishment of residency or to apply for resident
Qualification for resident tuition requires both (1) proof of status should contact the Registrar’s Office. The “Petition for
adoption of the state as a fixed and permanent home, demon- In-State Tuition Classification” is due in the Registrar’s
strating physical presence within the state at the time of such Office by the first day of classes of the term the student is
adoption, together with the intention of making Colorado the requesting resident status.
true home; and (2) living within the state for 12 consecutive
months immediately prior to the first day of classes for any
College Opportunity Fund
The College Opportunity Fund provides State financial
given term.
support to eligible students for higher education. It was cre-
These requirements must be met by one of the following: ated by an Act of the Colorado State Legislature and signed
(a) the father, mother, or guardian of the student if an into law by Governor Owens in May 2004.
unemancipated minor, or (b) the student if married or over
What does it mean? In the past, the State gave money di-
22, or (c) the emancipated minor.
rectly to the colleges. Now, if you authorize use of the
The home of the unemancipated minor is assumed to be stipend for any given term, the college you are attending will
that of the parents, or if there is a legal guardian of the receive the funding, and you will see it appear as a credit on
student, that of such guardian. If the parents are separated your tuition bill.
or divorced and either separated or divorced parent meet the
Who is eligible? Undergraduate students who are eligible
Colorado residency requirements, the minor also will be
for in-state tuition, and who apply for COF, are admitted to
considered a resident. Statutes provide for continued resi-
and enrolled in an eligible institution of higher education,
dent status, in certain cases, following parents’ moving
and who authorize the institution to collect the funds on their
from Colorado. Please check Colorado Revised Statutes
behalf. Once enrolled at the Colorado School of Mines, the
1973, 23-7-103(2)(m)(II) for exact provisions. In a case
student must authorize the School to collect these funds from
where a court has appointed a guardian or granted custody,
the state on the student's behalf. Once authorized, the School
it shall be required that the court certify that the primary
will continue to collect these funds on the student's behalf
purpose of such appointment was not to qualify the minor
unless and until the student chooses to revoke the authoriza-
for resident tuition status.
tion.
Nonresident Students How much is the stipend? It will vary. The amount will be
To become a resident of Colorado for tuition classification determined each year by the Colorado Legislature.
under state statutes, a student must be domiciled in Colorado
for one year or more immediately preceding the first day of For additional information please refer to:
class for the semester for which such classification is sought. Colorado School of Mines website:
A person must be emancipated before domicile can be estab- http://inside.mines.edu/College-Opportunity-Fund-Ap-
lished separate from the domicile of the parents. Emancipa- plication-Authorization
tion for tuition purposes takes place automatically when a Colorado Commission on Higher Education's website:
person turns 23 years of age or marries. http://highered.colorado.gov/Finance/COF/default.html
The establishment of domicile for tuition purposes has two The College Opportunity Fund website:
inseparable elements: (1) a permanent place of habitation in https://cof.college-assist.org/COFApp/COFApp/De-
Colorado and (2) intent to remain in Colorado with no intent fault.aspx
to be domiciled elsewhere. The twelve-month waiting period
does not begin until both elements exist. Documentation of
the following is part of the petitioning process to document
physical presence: copies of rental arrangements, rent re-
ceipts, copy of warranty deed if petitioner owns the personal
residence property and verification of dates of employment.
Documentation of the following is part of the petitioning
process to document intent: Colorado drivers license, motor
vehicle registration (as governed by Colorado Statute), voter
registration, payment of Colorado state income taxes, owner-
ship of residential real estate property in the state (particularly

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Financial Aid and Scholarships departmental scholarships based on their academic perform-
Undergraduate Student Financial Assistance ance at CSM, particularly in their major field of study, and
The role of the CSM Financial Assistance Program is to on financial need.
enable students to enroll and complete their educations, re- Alumni Association Grants are awarded to students who
gardless of their financial circumstances. In fulfilling this are children of alumni who have been active in the CSM
role, the Office of Financial Aid administered over $29 mil- Alumni Association for the two years prior to the student’s
lion in total assistance in 2008-2009, including over $13.0 enrollment. The one-year grants carry a value of $1,000. The
million in grants and scholarships. Additional information students may also receive a senior award, based on their aca-
may be found at the CSM financial aid web site, demic scholarship, and the availability of funds.
finaid.mines.edu. Engineers’ Day Scholarships are available to Colorado
Applying for Assistance residents. Based on high school records, an essay, and other
The CSM Application for Admission serves as the application information, a CSM Student Government committee selects
for CSM merit-based scholarships for new students (except for students for these four-year awards.
the Engineers' Days Scholarship which is an essay contest run by Athletic scholarships may be awarded to promising stu-
a student government committee, and the Athletic and Military dent-athletes in seventeen men’s and women’s sports. The
Science Departments which have their own application proce- scholarships are renewable for up to three years, based on the
dures for their scholarships). Continuing students may be recom- recommendation of the Athletics Department.
mended by their major department for scholarships designated
Army ROTC scholarships are available from CSM and
for students from that department. To apply for need-based
the U.S. Army for outstanding young men and women who
CSM, federal and Colorado assistance, students should complete
are interested in a military career. The one, two, three, and
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
four-year scholarships can provide up to full tuition and fees,
After the student’s and family’s financial circumstances a book allowance, and a monthly stipend for personal ex-
are reviewed, a financial aid award is sent to the student. penses. The CSM Military Science Department assists stu-
New students are sent an award letter beginning in early dents in applying for these scholarships.
March, and continuing students are notified in mid May.
U.S. Navy Scholarships through the Civil Engineering
Types of Financial Assistance Program, Nuclear Power Officer Program, and Baccalaureate
Need-based assistance will typically include grants, part- Degree Completion Program are also available to CSM stu-
time employment, and student loans. Grants are provided by dents. The local Navy Recruiting District Office provides in-
CSM, by the State of Colorado (Colorado State Grants), and formation about these scholarships.
by the federal government (Pell Grants, Academic Competi-
U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarships are available from
tiveness Grants, SMART Grants and Supplemental Educa-
CSM and the U.S. Air Force. The three and four year schol-
tional Opportunity Grants).
arships can provide up to full tuition, fees, a book allowance,
Work Study funds also come from CSM, Colorado and and a stipend. Further information is available through the
the federal government. Students work between 8 and 10 Department of Aerospace Studies at the University of Col-
hours a week, and typically earn between $500 to $1,500 to orado Boulder (the official home base for the CSM detach-
help pay for books, travel, and other personal expenses. ment).
Student Loans may be offered from two federal programs: In addition to scholarships through CSM, many students
the Perkins Student Loan, or the Stafford Student Loan. receive scholarships from their hometown civic, religious or
Supplemental student loans may also be offered through other organizations. All students are urged to contact organi-
private bank loan programs. zations with which they or their parents are affiliated to inves-
tigate such scholarships. The Financial Aid Office reserves
The Alumni Association of CSM administers a loan pro-
the right, unless otherwise instructed by the student, to release
gram designed to assist juniors and seniors who have ex-
the student’s information to scholarship providers for the pur-
hausted their other sources of funds. These are short term
pose of assisting students in obtaining scholarships.
loans which require repayment within three years after grad-
uation, and have been made available through the contribu-
tions of CSM alumni.
Merit-based assistance is offered to recognize students
for their achievements. Academic awards to new students are
made on the basis of their high school records and SAT or
ACT composite test scores. Continuing students can receive

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Financial Aid Policies Study Abroad
General Students who will be studying abroad through a program
CSM students requesting or receiving financial assistance sponsored by CSM may apply for all forms of financial assis-
sponsored by the U.S. Government, the State of Colorado, or tance as if they were registered for and attending classes at CSM.
the Colorado School of Mines are required to report to the Financial assistance will be based on the student’s actual ex-
CSM Financial Aid Office all financial assistance offered or penses for the program of study abroad.
received from all sources including CSM immediately upon For additional information about Study Abroad opportunities,
receipt or notification of such assistance. For the purpose of contact the Office of International Programs, Thomas 204; (303)
this paragraph, “financial assistance” shall include, but not be 384-2121.
limited to, grants, scholarships, fellowships, or loans funded
Withdrawals
by public or private sources, as well as all income not consid-
We understand that unexpected events occur in life that will
ered taxable income by the Internal Revenue Service. Upon
cause a student to withdraw from classes at Colorado School of
receipt of this information, CSM shall evaluate, and may ad-
Mines. Federal regulation requires financial aid to be awarded
just any financial assistance provided to the student from
under the assumption that a student will attend the institution for
CSM, Colorado, or federal funds. No student shall receive
the entire period in which federal assistance was disbursed. The
financial assistance from CSM if such student’s total assis-
following policies will help you to understand the impact a with-
tance from all sources exceeds the total cost of the student’s
drawal may have if you are receiving financial aid. The tuition
education at CSM. For the purpose of this paragraph, the
and fees refund policy set by CSM is separate from the return
“total cost of education” shall be defined to include the cost
calculation required by federal regulation.
of tuition, fees, books, room and board, necessary travel, and
reasonable personal expenses. An official withdrawal will be recorded once the withdrawal
process has been completed by the student. Students who with-
Funds for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental
draw from the University should come to the financial aid office
Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal College Work-Study
before completing the withdrawal process to determine what ef-
Program, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, and
fect this will have on their financial aid. A withdrawal requires
Federal PLUS Loans are provided in whole or part by appro-
the financial aid office to determine how much of the federal,
priations of the United States Congress. The Colorado Gen-
state and institutional financial aid the student has earned. Fi-
eral Assembly provides funds for the Colorado Grant,
nancial aid is not considered earned until the 60% point of the
Colorado Leveraging Educational Assistance Program and
semester. The unearned portion will be returned to the program
Colorado Work-Study programs. These programs are all sub-
from which it came (i.e. student loans to the lender, Pell to the
ject to renewed funding each year.
federal department of education, etc). Students need to be aware
Satisfactory Academic Progress that they may owe Colorado School of Mines for unearned fed-
CSM students receiving scholarships must make satisfactory eral, state and/or institutional aid even if they are receiving a re-
academic progress as specified in the rules and regulations for fund in tuition and fees.
each individual scholarship.
Federal regulations consider a student to be an unofficial with-
Students receiving assistance from federal, Colorado or need- drawal if the student receives all failing grades for the term. If
based CSM funds must make satisfactory academic progress to- the student has not completely withdrawn and has failed to earn
ward their degree. Satisfactory progress is defined as a passing grade in at least one class for the term, CSM is re-
successfully passing a minimum of 12 credits each semester with quired to determine whether the student established eligibility
a minimum 2.000 semester grade average. Students who register for financial aid by attending at least one class or participating in
part-time must successfully complete all of the credits for which any CSM academic-related activity. An unofficial withdrawal
they register with a minimum 2.000 grade average. If students calculation will be preformed and funds returned to their respec-
are deficient in either the credit hour or grade average measure, tive federal, state and/or institutional aid programs if there is not
they will receive a one semester probationary period during documentation supporting the student's last day of attendance, or
which they must return to satisfactory standing by passing at the documentation indicates the student stopped attending prior
least 12 credits with a minimum 2.000 semester grade average. to the 60% point of the semester.
If this is not done, their eligibility will be terminated until such
time as they return to satisfactory standing. In addition, if stu-
dents totally withdraw from CSM, or receive grades of F in all
of their courses, their future financial aid eligibility will be ter-
minated. Financial aid eligibility termination may be appealed to
the Financial Aid Office on the basis of extenuating or special
circumstances having negatively affected the student's academic
performance.

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Section 4 - Living Facilities
Residence Halls Mines Park Apartments*
Residence hall living is an integral part of the Colorado The Mines Park apartment complex is located west of the
School of Mines experience, although no students are re- 6th Avenue and 19th Street intersection on 55 acres owned
quired to live on campus. The "Traditional" residence halls - by CSM. The complex houses upper class, graduate students,
Morgan, Thomas, Bradford, and Randall halls - house about families, and some freshmen. Residents must be full-time
380 students in mostly double rooms with a central rest- students.
room/shower facility on each floor. Weaver Towers has liv- Units are complete with refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers,
ing space for 230 students in suites with single and double cable television, wired and wireless internet connections, and
rooms, a common living area, and two single an optional campus phone line for an additional fee. There
restroom/shower facilities. The Residence Halls at Mines are two community centers which contain the laundry facili-
Park and Jones Road offer residence hall living in an apart- ties, recreational and study space, and a convenience store.
ment setting for freshmen and upperclass students. In addi-
tion to having all the amenities of the other residence halls, 2010-2011 rates are as follows:
each apartment has a full kitchen. Each residence hall com- Mines Park Family Housing
plex houses mailboxes, lounge areas, a TV room, and wash- 1 bedroom $717/mo
ers and dryers. All residence hall spaces are equipped with a 2 bedroom $828/mo
bed, desk, dresser, waste basket, recycling bin, and closet
Mines Park Apartment Housing
space for each student, as well as wired and wireless internet
1 bedroom $717/mo
connections. Cable TV connection with expanded basic
2 bedroom $972/mo
service is included. The student is responsible for damage to
3 bedroom $1,299/mo
the room or furnishings. Colorado School of Mines assumes
no responsibility for loss or theft of personal belongings, and *Tenant pays gas and electric utilities. A Mines Park park-
students living in the residence halls are encouraged to carry ing permit is included.
personal property insurance. Living in the CSM Residence CSM pays for wireless and wired internet, basic expanded
Halls is convenient, comfortable, and provides the best op- cable, water, sewer, public electric, and provides a Mines
portunity for students to take advantage of the student activi- Park parking permit. Tenant pays $18.50/month per phone
ties offered on campus. line (optional).
Dining Facilities For an application to any of the campus housing options,
Colorado School of Mines operates a dining hall, known please contact the Housing Office at (303) 273-3350 or visit
as the Slate Café, in the Ben H. Parker Student Center. Stu- the Student Life office in the Ben Parker Student Center,
dents who live in the residence halls are required to purchase Room 218.
a residential meal plan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are
Fraternities, Sororities
served Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner are
Any non-freshman student who is a member of one of the
served on Saturday and Sunday. Additional dining facilities, national Greek organizations on campus is eligible to live in
including a food court, convenience store, juice bar, and Ein- Fraternity or Sorority housing after their freshman year. Sev-
stein Bros. Bagels serve students with meal plans and/or by eral of the Greek Houses are owned and operated by the
cash/credit sales. Students not living in a residence hall may
School, while the remaining houses are owned and operated
purchase any one of several meal plans which best meets
by the organizations. All full time, undergraduate students
their individual needs. No meals are served during breaks
are eligible to join these organizations. For information, con-
(Thanksgiving, Fall, Winter and Spring Break).
tact the Student Activities office or the individual organiza-
tion.
Private Rooms, Apartments
Many single students live in private homes in Golden. Col-
orado School of Mines participates in no contractual obliga-
tions between students and Golden citizens who rent rooms
to them. Rents in rooming houses generally range from $350
to $450 per month. Housing is also available in the commu-
nity of Golden, where apartment rentals range from $575 to
$1,250 per month.

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 Section 5 -
Undergraduate Information
Undergraduate Bulletin 2. An applicant should rank in the upper one-third of their
It is the responsibility of the student to become informed graduating class. Consideration will be given to appli-
and to observe all regulations and procedures required by the cants below this level on evidence of strong motivation,
program the student is pursuing. Ignorance of a rule does not superior test scores, and recommendation from principal
constitute a basis for waiving that rule. The Undergraduate or counselor.
Bulletin, current at the time of the student's most recent ad- 3. The following 17 units of secondary school work must be
mission, gives the academic requirements the student must completed upon graduation from high school:
meet to graduate. However, a student can change to the re-
Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
quirements in a later Bulletin published while the student is
Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
enrolled as an undergraduate. Changes to administrative poli-
Advanced Mathematics (including Trigonometry) . . . . . . 1
cies and procedures become effective for all students as soon
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
as the campus community is notified of the changes. The Un-
History or Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
dergraduate Bulletin is available to students in electronic for-
Academic Elective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
mat. Electronic versions of the Undergraduate Bulletin may
Laboratory Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
be updated more frequently to reflect changes approved by,
Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
and communicated to, the campus community. As such, stu-
dents are encouraged to refer to the most recently available One unit of laboratory science must be either chemistry or
electronic version of the Undergraduate Bulletin. This ver- physics. The second and third units may be chemistry,
sion is available at the CSM website. The electronic version physics, biology, zoology, botany, geology, etc. with labo-
of the Undergraduate Bulletin is considered the official ver- ratory. Both physics and chemistry are recommended for
sion of this document. In case of disagreement between the two of the three required units. General Science is not ac-
electronic and print versions (if available), the electronic ver- ceptable as a science unit, however it is acceptable as an
sion will take precedence. academic elective unit.
4. The 2 units of academic electives (social studies, mathe-
Admission Requirements matics, English, science, or foreign language) must be ac-
Colorado School of Mines admits students who have
ceptable to the applicant’s high school to meet graduation
demonstrated the ability to do classroom and laboratory work
requirements. For applicants submitting GED Equivalency
and benefit from our programs. The decision to admit a stu-
Diplomas, these units may be completed by the GED test.
dent is based on his or her ability to earn a degree at CSM.
Criteria considered in evaluating students include (1) pattern 5. Applicants from the United States and Canada are required
of course work in high school or college, (2) grades earned in to submit the scores of either the Scholastic Aptitude Test
those courses, (3) ACT or SAT test scores, (4) rank in class, (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board or the
and (5) other available test scores. No single criterion for ad- American College Test (ACT) battery. Applications for
mission is used; however, the most important factor is the ac- either the SAT or ACT may be obtained from the high
ademic record in high school or college. school counselors, or by writing to Educational Testing
Service, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08541 for the SAT;
The admission requirements below are minimum require-
or to the American College Testing Program, P.O. Box
ments which may change after a catalog has been finalized.
168, Iowa City, IA 52243 for the ACT. You may also
The Board of Trustees, CSM's governing board, reserves the
register online at www.collegeboard.com (SAT) and
right to deviate from published admission requirements. In
www.act.org (ACT).
such cases, changes in admission policy would be widely
publicized. Transfer Students
An applicant to CSM is considered to be a transfer student
Freshmen
if he or she has enrolled in coursework at another college
The minimum admission requirements for all high school
after graduating from high school. The minimum admissions
graduates who have not attended a college or university are
requirements for all transfer students are as follows:
as follows:
1. Students transferring from another college or university
1. An applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high
must have completed the same high school course require-
school.
ments as entering freshmen. A transcript of the applicant’s
high school record is required. ACT or SAT test scores are
not required if the student has completed a minimum of 30
credit hours of college credit.

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2. Applicants must present official college transcripts from evaluation report; notarized affidavit of financial sponsor-
all colleges attended. Applicants should have an overall ship; and when applicable, translated college transcripts.
2.75 (C+) grade point average or better. Students present-
TOEFL/English Proficiency
ing a lower GPA will be given careful consideration and
You must prove proficiency in the English language by
acted on individually.
achieving one of the following:
3. An applicant who cannot re-enroll at the institution from
a. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of
which he or she wishes to transfer because of scholastic
550 on the paper-based test, or a score of 79 on the internet
record or other reason will be evaluated on a case-by-case
Based TOEFL (iBT).
basis.
b An IELTS (International English Language Testing Sys-
4. Completed or "in progress" college courses - which meet
tem) Score of 6.5, with no band below a 6.0.
CSM graduation requirements - are eligible for transfer
credit if the course is not remedial or vocational, and the c. A PTE A (Pearson test of English) score of 70 or higher.
grade earned is a "C" or better. d. Transferable credit from an accredited US institution of
Former Students higher education equivalent to 30 credits or more.
The minimum admission requirements for those students For students currently studying in the United States and
who have previously attended CSM are as follows: for students outside the country.
1. Any student who has attended another college or univer- Advanced Credit for International Evaluation
sity since last enrolling at CSM must re-apply for admis- The following methods are used by Colorado School of
sion through the Admissions Office. Mines to validate the awarding of advanced standing credit
2. Any student who did not complete the semester immedi- for international students who have completed work in their
ately preceding the beginning of the period for which he or home countries at the postsecondary level:
she wishes to enroll must be re-admitted to CSM by the 1. Credit is granted based upon recommendation by recog-
Admissions Office. nized academic publications, primarily the World Educa-
3. A former student, returning after a period of suspension, tion Series of American Association of Collegiate
must apply for admission to the Admissions Office and Registrars and Admissions Officers.
must furnish an approval for such re-enrollment from the 2. Validation by a comparable credit-granting department at
Readmissions Committee of Colorado School of Mines. Colorado School of Mines. Validation by one of the fol-
Appropriate forms to apply for admission may be obtained lowing two options will be at the discretion of the credit-
from the Admissions Office. granting department.
Official transcripts for all coursework completed while Option A: Course-by-course evaluation examination by
away from Mines must be submitted to the Registrar's Office comparable Colorado School of Mines academic department.
for review of transferability of the credit. Option B: The advisor and/or academic dean's office
International Students makes a preliminary evaluation of the level a student has
For purposes of admission, international applicants are de- completed and begins the student at that level. Upon success-
fined as all persons who are not citizens or permanent resi- ful completion of that course, all related lower-level courses
dents of the United States. in that area, as determined by the department granting credit,
Generally, international applicants seeking admission to would be validated and credit awarded.
Colorado School of Mines must meet the same academic Enrollment Requirements
standards for admission as those required of American appli- All new students whose primary language is not English
cants. There are wide variations, however, between educa- must demonstrate English Language proficiency before com-
tional systems throughout the world that make exact pleting enrollment for the first time at the university. This re-
comparisons of educational standards difficult. International quirement applies to international and non-international,
applicants are selected on the basis of their prior academic permanent residents, immigrants, transfer and non-transfer
work, probability of success in the chosen curriculum (as evi- student alike.
denced by prior work in the academic area involved) and
Fraudulent Applications
proof of English proficiency. After admission but prior to en-
Individuals who withhold or provide fraudulent informa-
rollment, certification of adequate financial resources is re-
tion on applications for undergraduate admissions or read-
quired.
missions are subject to immediate dismissal from the
International applicants must submit a completed interna- university. The decision for immediate dismissal will be
tional application form; a $45 nonrefundable application fee; made by the Director of International Admissions or Director
translated secondary schooling records, and/or a credentials of Enrollment Management. This decision will be made after

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a complete and thorough review of the situation and an indi- Transfer Students
vidual conference with the student involved. The individual Guaranteed Transfer
dismissed has the right to appeal the decision to the commit- Colorado School of Mines is a signatory to the Colorado
tee on academic policy and procedure, whose decision will Statewide Engineering Articulation Agreement, which can be
be final. viewed at www.state.co.us/cche. Beginning with admissions
Nondegree Students in 2003–2004, this agreement determines transferability of
A nondegree student is one who has not applied to pursue coursework for engineering students in the State of Colorado.
a degree program at CSM but wishes to take courses regu- All students transferring into CSM under the terms of the
larly offered on campus. Such students may take any course statewide agreement are strongly encouraged to be advised
for which they have the prerequisites as listed in the CSM by the CSM Admissions Office on their planned course of
Bulletin or have the permission of the instructor. Transcripts study. Credits earned more than 10 years previously will not
or evidence of the prerequisites are required. An applicant for transfer.
admission to the undergraduate school who does not meet Additionally, Colorado School of Mines has formal trans-
admission requirements may not fulfill deficiencies through fer agreements with Red Rocks Community College
this means. Exception to this rule can be made only by the (RRCC), www.rrcc.edu/transfer/csm.htm, and Front Range
Director of Enrollment Management. A maximum of 12 Community College (FRCC), www.FrontRange.edu. Stu-
hours of nondegree credit from Colorado School of Mines dents are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office at ei-
may be used toward an undergraduate degree program. ther institution for additional information.
Admission Procedures Transfer by Review
All Applicants Undergraduate students at another college or university
Documents received by CSM in connection with appli- who wish to transfer to CSM should apply online at
cations for admission or transfer of credit will not be dupli- www.mines.edu.
cated, returned to the applicant, or forwarded to any agency A transfer student should apply for admission at the begin-
or any other institution. ning of the final quarter or semester of attendance at his or
A $45.00 non-refundable application fee is required from her present college. The application will be evaluated upon
all applicants. receipt of the completed application form, high school tran-
script, transcripts from each university or college attended,
Applications for undergraduate study cannot be accepted and a list of courses in progress. The Admissions Office will
later than 21 days prior to the date of registration confirma- then notify the student of his or her admission status. Admis-
tion for any academic semester or summer session. Admis- sion is subject to satisfactory completion of current courses
sion for any semester or term may close whenever CSM’s in progress and submission of a final transcript.
budgeted number of students has been met.
Advanced Placement and International
High School Students Baccalaureate
Applicants are encouraged to apply online at
Course work completed for select subjects under the Ad-
www.mines.edu. Questions can be directed to the Admis-
vanced Placement Program in a high school may be accepted
sions Office via email: [email protected].; or via postal mail:
for college credit provided that the Advanced Placement Pro-
Admissions Office, Colorado School of Mines, 1600 Maple
gram Test grade is either 5 (highest honors) or 4 (honors).
Street, Golden, CO 80401.A student may apply for admission
any time after completing the 11th grade. The application In special cases, advanced placement may be granted for
will be evaluated upon receipt of the completed application course work not completed under the College Entrance
form, a high school transcript showing courses completed, Examination Board Program. Students wishing such credit
courses remaining to be completed, ranking in class, other may demonstrate competence by writing the Advanced Place-
pertinent data, and SAT or ACT test scores. High school sen- ment Examination on the subject. Information can be secured
iors are encouraged to apply in the fall term of senior year. from the College Entrance Examination Board, P.O. Box 592,
Additionally, it is recommended that the ACT and/or SAT be Princeton, NJ 08541. More information on which subjects are
taken during this term. In some cases, the grades or marks re- accepted can be found on the web at www.mines.edu
ceived in courses taken during the first half of the senior year Course work completed for select subjects under the Inter-
may be required. Applicants who meet freshman admission national Baccalaureate Program in high school may be ac-
requirements are admitted subject to completion of all en- cepted for college credit provided that the International
trance requirements and high school graduation. Baccalaureate Program Exam grade is a 5, 6, or 7 on selected
standard and higher level exams. In some cases, departmental
approval is required before credit is granted. More informa-
tion on which subjects are accepted can be found on the web
at www.mines.edu
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Declaration of Option (Major) Prerequisites
The curriculum during the first semester at CSM is gener- It is the responsibility of each student to make certain that
ally the same across majors. Students are not required to the proper prerequisites for all courses have been met. Regis-
choose a major before the end of the freshman year. All stu- tration in a course without the necessary prerequisite may re-
dents must have declared a major by the beginning of the sult in dismissal from the class or a grade of F (Failed) in the
junior year. course.
Medical Record Remediation
A health history prepared by the student, a medical exami- The Colorado Department of Higher Education specifies a
nation performed by the student’s physician and an updated remedial programs policy in which any first-time freshmen
immunization record completed by the student and the physi- admitted to public institutions of higher education in Colo-
cian, nurse or health authority comprise the medical record. rado with ACT (or equivalent) scores of less than 18 in read-
A medical record is required for full time students entering ing or English, or less than 19 in mathematics, are required
CSM for the first time, or following an absence of more than to participate in remedial studies. At the Colorado School of
12 calendar months. Mines, these remedial studies will be conducted through re-
The medical record will be sent to the student after ac- quired tutoring in Nature and Human Values for reading and
ceptance for admission. The medical record must be updated writing, and Calculus for Scientists and Engineers I for
and completed and then returned to the Student Health Cen- mathematics, and the consequent achievement of a grade of
ter before permission to enroll is granted. Proof of immunity C or better.
consists of an official Certificate of Immunization signed by Transfer Credit
a physician, nurse, or public health official which documents New Transfer Students
measles, mumps and rubella immunity. The Certificate must Upon matriculation, a transfer student will receive the
specify the type of vaccine and the dates (month, day, year) prescribed academic credit for courses taken at another
of administration or written evidence of laboratory tests institution if these courses are listed in a current articulation
showing immunity to measles, mumps and rubella. agreement and transfer guide between CSM and that institu-
The completed medical record is confidential and will be tion. Credits earned more than 10 years in advance of admis-
kept in the Student Health Center. The record will not be re- sion will not transfer. When an articulation agreement does
leased unless the student signs a written release. not exist with another institution, the transfer student may re-
ceive credit for a course taken at another institution, subject
Veterans to review by the appropriate CSM department head or desig-
Colorado School of Mines is approved by the Colorado
nate to ensure course equivalency.
State Approving Agency for Veteran Benefits under chapters
30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 1606, and 1607. Undergraduates must reg- Continuing Students
ister for and maintain 12 credit hours, and graduate students Students who are currently enrolled at CSM may transfer
must register for and maintain 9 credit hours of graduate credit in required courses only in extenuating circumstances,
work in any semester to be certified as a full-time student for upon the advance approval of the Registrar, the department
full-time benefits. Any hours taken under the full-time cate- head of the appropriate course, and the department head of
gory will decrease the benefits to 3/4 time, 1/2 time, or tu- the student’s option. Upon return, credit will be received sub-
ition payment only. ject to review by the Registrar. Physics courses are subject to
post-approval from the department. Forms for this purpose
All changes in hours, addresses, marital status, or depend-
are available in the Registrar’s Office, and the process is re-
ents are to be reported to the Veterans Certifying Officer as
viewed periodically by the Office of the Executive Vice Pres-
soon as possible so that overpayment or under payment may
ident for Academic Affairs (EVPAA).
be avoided. Veterans must see the Veteran’s Certifying Offi-
cer each semester to be certified for any benefits for which Returning Students
they may be eligible. In order for veterans to continue to re- Students who have matriculated at CSM, withdrawn, ap-
ceive benefits, they must make satisfactory progress as de- plied for readmission and wish to transfer in credit taken at
fined by Colorado School of Mines. an institution while they were absent from CSM, must obtain
approval, upon return, of the department head of the appro-
Academic Regulations priate course, the department head of the student’s option,
Deficiencies and the Registrar.
The curricula at Colorado School of Mines have been es-
pecially designed so that the course work flows naturally In all cases, requests for transfer credit are processed by
from course to course and year to year. Thus, it is important the Registrar. Credits must be submitted on an official tran-
that deficiencies in lower numbered courses be scheduled in script from a regionally accredited institution and be aca-
preference to more advanced work. demic in nature. Vocational credit is not accepted. Only courses
completed with grades of "C" or better will be accepted.

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Course Withdrawals, Additions and Drops FERPA release, and provide adequate proof of current health
Courses may be added or dropped without fee or penalty insurance prior to departure. For additional information con-
during the first 11 school days of a regular academic term cerning study abroad requirements, contact the Office of In-
(first 4 school days of a 6-week field course or the first 6 ternational Programs at (303) 384-2121; for other
school days of the 8-week summer term). information, contact the Registrar’s Office.
Continuing students may withdraw from any course after Absenteeism
the eleventh day of classes through the tenth week for any Class attendance is required of all undergraduates unless
reason with a grade of W. After the tenth week, no with- the student has an official excused absence. Excused ab-
drawals are permitted except in cases of withdrawal from sences are granted (1) if a student is representing the School
school or for extenuating circumstances under the auspices of in an authorized activity, examples of which include athletic
the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of the Regis- events, student professional society meetings, and program-
trar. A grade of F will be given in courses which are with- sponsored competitions; and (2) if a student has a docu-
drawn from after the deadline without approval. mented personal reason, examples of which include illness,
Freshmen in their first and second semesters and transfer injury, or a death in the immediate family.
students in their first semester are permitted to withdraw Students who miss academic work (including but not lim-
from courses with no grade penalty through the Friday prior ited to exams, homework, labs) while participating in school
to the last week of classes. sponsored activities (case 1, above) must be given the oppor-
All adds/drops are initiated in the Registrar’s Office. To tunity to make up this work in a reasonable period of time
withdraw from a course (with a “W”) a student must obtain without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to initi-
the appropriate form from the Registrar’s office, have it ini- ate arrangements for such work. Students are expected to
tialed by the instructor and signed by the student’s advisor to notify their professors in advance of excused absences con-
indicate acknowledgment of the student’s action, and return nected with authorized activities because the schedule for
it to the Registrar’s Office by close of business on the last such activities is generally well known. Failure of the stu-
day that a withdrawal is authorized. Acknowledgment (by dent to provide reasonable notice to the professor is grounds
initials) by the division/department is required in only 2 for disallowing make-up work.
cases: 1. when a course is added after the 11th day of the se- In all cases of excused personal absences (case 2, above)
mester and 2. when the Registrar has approved, for extenuat- the student will be allowed to make up any work missed
ing circumstances, a withdrawal after the last date specified without penalty. Excessive personal absence, regardless of
(a “late withdrawal”). Approval of a late withdrawal can be reason, may result in a reduced or failing grade in the course.
given by the Registrar acting on behalf of the Office of Aca- Determination of excessive personal absence is a faculty pre-
demic Affairs in accordance with CSM’s refund policy, and rogative based on consideration of course content and deliv-
in compliance with federal regulations. ery.
A $5.00 fee will be charged for any change in class sched- The Associate Dean of Students authorizes excused ab-
ule after the first 11 days of class, except in cases beyond the sences upon receipt of proper documentation. The Office of
student’s control or withdrawal from school. All adds/drops the Associate Dean of Students will send a notice of excused
are initiated in the Registrar’s Office. absence to faculty members for (1) an absence for a school-
sponsored activity involving teams of students, such as club
Independent Study
sports, musical groups, and academic competitions; (2) an
For each semester credit hour awarded for independent
absence because of personal illness or injury; (3) an absence
study a student is expected to invest approximately 25 hours
because of a life-threatening illness or death in the immediate
of effort in the educational activity involved. To register for
family, i.e., a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, or sibling.
independent study, a student should get from the Registrar’s
Notices of authorized excused absences for student athletes
Office the form provided for that purpose, have it completed
in both regular season and post-season competitions are is-
by the instructor involved and the appropriate department/
sued by the Athletics Department.
division head, and return it to the Registrar’s Office.
In all cases of unexcused absences, the faculty member has
Off-Campus Study
the discretion to grant that student permission to make up any
A student must enroll in an official CSM course for any
missed academic work and may include consideration of the
period of off-campus, course-related study, whether U.S. or
student's class performance, as well as their attendance, in
foreign, including faculty-led short courses, study abroad, or
the decision. The professor may deny the student the oppor-
any off-campus trip sponsored by CSM or led by a CSM fac-
tunity to make up all or part of the missed work.
ulty member. The registration must occur in the same term
that the off-campus study takes place. In addition, the stu- Withdrawal from School
dent must complete the necessary release, waiver, and emer- A student may officially withdraw from CSM by process-
gency contact forms, transfer credit pre-approvals, and ing a Withdrawal from School form available from the Regis-

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trar’s Office. Completion of the form prior to the last day of A Excellent
scheduled classes for that term will result in W’s being as- A-
signed to courses in progress. Failure to officially withdraw B+
will result in the grades of courses in progress being recorded B Good
as F’s. Leaving the School without having paid tuition and B-
fees will result in a hold being placed against the transcript. C+
Either of these actions would make future enrollment at CSM C Satisfactory
or another college more difficult. C-
D+
Undergraduate Grading System D Poor (lowest passing)
Grades D-
When a student registers in an undergraduate course (400- F Failed
level and lower), one of the following grades will appear on S Satisfactory, C or better, used at mid-term
his/her academic record, except if a student registered as NC U Unsatisfactory, below C, used at mid-term
fails to satisfy all conditions, no record of this registration in PRG Satisfactory Progress
the course will be made. The assignment of the grade symbol PRU Unsatisfactory Progress
is based on the level of performance, and represents the ex-
tent of the student’s demonstrated mastery of the material In addition to these performance symbols, the following is
listed in the course outline and achievement of the stated a list of registration symbols that may appear on a CSM tran-
course objectives. script:

A Excellent WI Involuntarily Withdrawn

B Good W Withdrew, No Penalty
C Satisfactory T Transfer Credit
D Poor (lowest passing) INC Incomplete
F Failed NC Not for Credit (Audit)
S Satisfactory, C or better, used at mid-term Z Grade not yet submitted
U Unsatisfactory, below C, used at mid-term This is the end of the notice of the upcoming change to
WI Involuntarily Withdrawn the grading system.
W Withdrew, No Penalty
T Transfer Credit
PRG In Progress Incomplete Grade
PRU In Progress Unsatisfactory If a student, because of illness or other reasonable excuse,
INC Incomplete fails to complete a course, a grade of INC (Incomplete) is
NC Not for Credit given. The grade INC indicates deficiency in quantity of
Z Grade not yet submitted work and is temporary.
A GRADE OF INC MUST BE REMOVED NOT
Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate-level courses LATER THAN THE FIRST FOUR WEEKS OF THE
(500-level) are graded using the graduate grading system. FIRST SEMESTER OF ATTENDANCE FOLLOWING
See the CSM Graduate Bulletin for a description of the grad- THAT IN WHICH IT WAS RECEIVED. Upon failure to
ing system used in graduate-level courses. remove an INC within the time specified, it shall be changed
to an F (failed) by the Registrar. In the event that an INC
grade remains upon completion of degree, the INC will be
The following is a notice of an upcoming change only: converted to an F and included in the final GPA.
Undergraduate Grading System beginning Fall 2012
NC Grade (Not for Credit or Audit)
A student may for special reasons, with the instructor’s
Grades
permission, register in a course on the basis of NC (Not for
When a student registers in an undergraduate (400-level
Credit). To have the grade NC appear on his/her transcript,
and lower) course, one of the following grades will appear on
the student must enroll at registration time as a NC student in
the academic record. Grades are based on the level of per-
the course and comply with all conditions stipulated by the
formance and represent the extent of the student’s demon-
course instructor, except that if a student registered as NC
strated mastery of the material listed in the course outline and
fails to satisfy all conditions, no record of this registration in
achievement of the stated course objectives.  These are
the course will be made. The Registration Action Form is
CSM’s grade symbols and their qualitative interpretations:
used to request that a course be recorded as an audit. This
form is available in the Registrar's Office.

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Grade Appeal Process of the Faculty Senate no later than 25 business days after
CSM faculty have the responsibility, and sole authority the start of the semester immediately following the semes-
for, assigning grades. As instructors, this responsibility in- ter in which the contested grade was received. The Presi-
cludes clearly stating the instructional objectives of a course, dent of the Faculty Senate will forward the student’s
defining how grades will be assigned in a way that is consis- appeal and supporting documents to the Faculty Affairs
tent with these objectives, and then assigning grades. It is the Committee, and the course instructor’s Department
student’s responsibility to understand the grading criteria and Head/Division Director.
then maintain the standards of academic performance estab- 4. The Faculty Affairs Committee will request a response to
lished for each course in which he or she is enrolled. the appeal from the instructor. On the basis of its review of
If a student believes he or she has been unfairly graded, the student’s appeal, the instructor’s response, and any other
the student may appeal this decision first to the instructor of information deemed pertinent to the grade appeal, the Fac-
the course, and if the appeal is denied, to the Faculty Affairs ulty Affairs Committee will determine whether the grade
Committee of the Faculty Senate. The Faculty Affairs Com- should be revised. The decision rendered will be either:
mittee is the faculty body authorized to review and modify 1) the original grading decision is upheld, or 2) sufficient
course grades, in appropriate circumstances. Any decision evidence exists to indicate a grade has been assigned un-
made by the Faculty Affairs Committee is final. In evaluating fairly. In this latter case, the Faculty Affairs Committee will
a grade appeal, the Faculty Affairs Committee will place the assign the student a new grade for the course. The Commit-
burden of proof on the student. For a grade to be revised by tee’s decision is final. The Committee’s written decision and
the Faculty Affairs Committee, the student must demonstrate supporting documentation will be delivered to the President
that the grading decision was unfair by documenting that one of the Faculty Senate, the office of the EVPAA, the student,
or more of the following conditions applied: the instructor, and the instructor’s Department Head/Division
Director no later than 15 business days following the Senate’s
1. The grading decision was based on something other than
receipt of the grade appeal.
course performance, unless the grade was a result of
penalty for academic dishonesty. The schedule, but not the process, outlined above may be
modified upon mutual agreement of the student, the course
2. The grading decision was based on standards that were un-
instructor, and the Faculty Affairs Committee.
reasonably different from those applied to other students in
the same section of that course. Quality Hours and Quality Points
3. The grading decision was based on standards that differed For graduation a student must successfully complete a cer-
substantially and unreasonably from those previously tain number of required semester hours and must maintain
articulated by the instructor. grades at a satisfactory level. The system for expressing the
quality of a student’s work is based on quality points and
To appeal a grade, the student should proceed as follows: quality hours. The grade A represents four quality points,
1. The student should prepare a written appeal of the grade B three, C two, D one, F none. The number of quality points
received in the course. This appeal must clearly define the earned in any course is the number of semester hours as-
basis for the appeal and must present all relevant evidence signed to that course multiplied by the numerical value of the
supporting the student’s case. grade received. The quality hours earned are the number of
2. After preparing the written appeal, the student should semester hours in which grades of A, B, C, D, or F are
deliver this appeal to the course instructor and attempt to awarded. To compute a grade-point average, the number of
resolve the issue directly with the instructor. Written grade cumulative quality hours is divided into the cumulative qual-
appeals must be delivered to the instructor no later than 10 ity points earned. Grades of W, WI, INC, PRG, PRU, or NC
business days after the start of the regular (fall or spring) are not counted in quality hours.
semester immediately following the semester in which the Transfer Credit
contested grade was received. In the event that the course Transfer credit earned at another institution will have a T
instructor is unavailable because of leave, illness, sabbati- grade assigned but no grade points will be recorded on the
cal, retirement, or resignation from the university, the student’s permanent record. Calculation of the grade-point
course coordinator (first) or the Department Head/Division average will be made from the courses completed at Colo-
Director (second) shall represent the instructor. rado School of Mines by the transfer student.
3. If after discussion with the instructor, the student is still Semester Hours
dissatisfied, he or she can proceed with the appeal by sub- The number of times a class meets during a week (for lec-
mitting three copies of the written appeal plus three copies ture, recitation, or laboratory) determines the number of se-
of a summary of the instructor/student meetings held in mester hours assigned to that course. Class sessions are
connection with the previous step to the President of the normally 50 minutes long and represent one hour of credit
Faculty Senate. These must be submitted to the President for each hour meeting. Two to four hours of laboratory work

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per week are equivalent to 1-semester hour of credit. For the cerning your major gpa, reference your online degree audit or
average student, each hour of lecture and recitation requires contact your major department.
at least two hours of preparation. No full-time undergraduate
student may enroll for more than 19 credit hours in one se-
mester. Physical education, advanced ROTC and Honors Beginning Fall 2011
Program in Public Affairs courses are excepted. However, All attempts at every CSM course will count in the overall
upon written recommendation of the faculty advisor, the bet- and major grade point average. No repeat exclusions will
ter students may be given permission by the Registrar on be- apply.
half of Academic Affairs to take additional hours.
Grade-Point Averages Honor Roll and Dean’s List
Grade-Point Averages shall be specified, recorded, re- To be placed on the academic honor roll, a student must
ported, and used to three figures following the decimal point complete at least 14 semester hours with a 3.0-3.499 grade
for any and all purposes to which said averages may apply. point for the semester, have no grade below C, and no incom-
Overall Grade-Point Average plete grade. Those students satisfying the above criteria with
The overall grade-point average includes all attempts at a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above are placed on
courses taken at Colorado School of Mines with the excep- the Dean’s List.
tion of courses which fall under the repeat policy imple- Students are notified by the Dean of Students of the receipt
mented during the 2007-2008 academic year. of these honors. The Dean’s List notation appears on the stu-
If a course completed during the Fall 2007 term or after is dent’s transcript.
a repeat of a course completed in any previous term and the Graduation Awards
course is not repeatable for credit, the grade and credit hours Colorado School of Mines awards the designations of Cum
earned for the most recent occurrence of the course will Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude upon
count toward the student's grade-point average and the stu- graduation. These designations are based on the following
dent's degree requirements. The most recent course occur- overall grade-point averages:
rence must be an exact match to the previous course
3.500 - 3.699 Cum Laude
completed (subject and number). The most recent grade will
be applied to the overall grade-point average even if the pre- 3.700 - 3.899 Magna Cum Laude
vious grade is higher. 3.900 - 4.000 Summa Cum Laude
Courses from other institutions transferred to Colorado Commencement ceremony awards are determined by the
School of Mines are not counted in any grade-point average, student's cumulative academic record at the end of the pre-
and cannot be used under this repeat policy. Only courses ceding semester. For example, the overall grade-point aver-
originally completed and subsequently repeated at Colorado age earned at the end of the fall term determines the honor
School of Mines during Fall 2007 or after with the same sub- listed in the May commencement program.
ject code and number apply to this repeat policy.
Final honors designations are determined once final grades
For courses that may be repeated for credit such as special have been awarded for the term of graduation. The final
topics courses, credit is awarded and grades are counted in honors designation appears on the official transcript and is
the grade-point average up to the maximum hours allowed inscribed on the metal diploma. Official transcripts are avail-
for the course. able approximately one to two weeks after the term grades
All occurrences of every course taken at Colorado School have been finalized. Metal diplomas are sent to the student
of Mines will appear on the official transcript along with the approximately two months after final grades are posted.
associated grade. Arrangements mailing are made during Graduation Salute.
Option (Major) Grade-Point Average Undergraduate students are provided one metal diploma as
The grade-point average calculated for the option (major) part of the graduation fees. Additional metal diplomas and
is calculated in the same manner as the overall grade-point parchment diplomas can be ordered at the Registrar's Office
average, including only the most recent attempt of a repeated for an additional charge. Graduating students should order
course if the most recent attempt of that course occurs Fall these items before the end of the graduation term in order to
2007 or after. It includes every course completed in the ensure delivery approximately two months after final grades
major department or division at Colorado School of Mines. are awarded.
In some cases, additional courses outside of the major depart- Good Standing
ment are also included in the major gpa calculation. The A student is in good standing at CSM when he or she is
minimum major grade-point average required to earn a enrolled in class(es) and is not on either academic or discipli-
Mines undergraduate degree is a 2.000. For specifics con- nary probation, suspension, or dismissal.

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Academic Probation and Suspension A student who intends to appear in person before the
Probation Readmissions Committee must register in the Associate Dean
A student whose cumulative grade-point average falls of Students Office in person or by letter. Between regular
below the minimum requirements specified (see table below) meetings of the Committee, in cases where extensive travel
will be placed on probation for the following semester. A stu- would be required to appear in person, a student may petition
dent on probation is subject to the following restrictions: in writing to the Committee, through the Associate Dean of
Students.
1. may not register for more than 15 credit hours
Appearing before the Readmissions Committee by letter
2. may be required to withdraw from intercollegiate athletics rather than in person will be permitted only in cases of ex-
3. may not run for, or accept appointment to, any campus of- treme hardship. Such cases will include travel from a great
fice or committee chairmanship. A student who is placed on distance, e.g. overseas, or travel from a distance which re-
probation while holding a position involving significant re- quires leaving a permanent job. Appearing by letter will not
sponsibility and commitment may be required to resign be permitted for continuing students in January.
after consultation with the Dean of Students or the Presi- The Readmissions Committee meets immediately before
dent of Associated Students. A student will be removed classes start and the first day of classes. Students applying
from probation when the cumulative grade-point average is for readmission must appear at those times except under con-
brought up to the minimum, as specified in the table below. ditions beyond the control of the student. Such conditions in-
Suspension clude a committee appointment load extending beyond the
A student on probation who fails to meet both the last se- first day of classes, delay in producing notice of suspension
mester grade period requirements and the cumulative grade- or weather conditions closing highways and airports.
point average given in the table below will be placed on All applications for readmission after a minimum period
suspension. A student who meets the last semester grade away from school, and all appeals of suspension or dismissal,
period requirement but fails to achieve the required cumula- must include a written statement of the case to be made for
tive grade-point average will remain on probation. readmission.
Total Required A student who, after being suspended and readmitted
Quality Cumulative Last Semester
twice, again fails to meet the required academic standards
Hours G.P. Average G.P. Average
0-18.5 1.7 —
shall be automatically dismissed. The Readmissions Com-
19-36.5 1.8 2.0 mittee will hear a single appeal of automatic dismissal. The
37-54.5 1.8 2.0 appeal will only be heard after demonstration of substantial
55-72.5 1.9 2.1 and significant changes. A period of time sufficient to
73-90.5 1.9 2.1 demonstrate such a change usually elapses prior to the stu-
91-110.5 2.0 2.2 dent attempting to schedule this hearing. The decision of the
111-130.5 2.0 2.2 Committee on that single appeal will be final and no further
131-end of program 2.0 2.3 appeal will be permitted.
A freshman or transfer student who fails to make a grade- Readmission by the Committee does not guarantee that
point average of 1.5 during the first grade period will be there is space available to enroll. A student must process the
placed on suspension. necessary papers with the Admissions Office prior to seeing
Suspension becomes effective immediately when it is the Committee.
imposed. Readmission after suspension requires written Notification
approval from the Readmissions Committee. While a one Notice of probation, suspension, or dismissal will be mailed
semester suspension period is normally the case, exceptions to each student who fails to meet catalog requirements.
may be granted, particularly in the case of first-semester
freshmen and new transfer students. Repeated Failure
A student who twice fails a required course at Colorado
No student who is on suspension may enroll in any regular
School of Mines and is not subject to academic suspension
academic semester without the written approval of the Re-
will automatically be placed on "Special Hold" status with
admissions Committee. However, a student on suspension
the Registrar, regardless of the student's cumulative or se-
may enroll in a summer session (field camp, academic ses-
mester GPA. The student must meet with the subject advisor
sion, or both) with the permission of the Associate Dean of
or the faculty Readmissions Committee and receive written
Students. Students on suspension who have been given per-
permission before being allowed to register. Transfer credit
mission to enroll in a summer session by the Associate Dean
from another school will not be accepted for a twice-failed
may not enroll in any subsequent term at CSM without the
course.
written permission of the Readmissions Committee. Read-
missions Committee meetings are held prior to the beginning
of each regular semester and at the end of the spring term.
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Access to Student Records Registrar. The graduate student will make a similar request
Students at the Colorado School of Mines are protected by to the Dean of the Graduate School. This request will include
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 the student’s name, date of request and type of record to be
(FERPA), as amended. This Act was designed to protect the reviewed. It will be the responsibility of the Registrar or
privacy of education records, to establish the right of students Graduate School Dean to arrange a mutually satisfactory
to inspect and review their education records, and to provide time for review. This time will be as soon as practical but is
guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data not to be later than 45 days from receipt of the request. The
through informal and formal hearings. Students also have the record will be reviewed in the presence of the designated rep-
right to file complaints with the FERPA office concerning resentative. If the record involves a list including other stu-
alleged failures by the institution to comply with the Act. dents, steps will be taken to preclude the viewing of the other
Copies of local policy, including the list of offices with ac- student name and information.
cess to student records based on legitimate educational inter- Challenge of the Record. If the student wishes to chal-
est, can be found in the Registrar's Office. Contact lenge any part of the record, the Registrar or Dean of the
information for FERPA complaints is: Graduate School will be so notified in writing. The Registrar
Family Policy Compliance Office or Dean may then (l) remove and destroy the disputed docu-
U.S. Department of Education ment, or (2) inform the student that the document represents
400 Maryland Avenue, SW a necessary part of the record; and, if the student wishes to
Washington, D. C. 20202-4605 appeal, (3) convene a meeting of the student and the docu-
ment originator (if reasonably available) in the presence of
Directory Information. The School maintains lists of in-
the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs as media-
formation which may be considered directory information as
tor, whose decision will be final.
defined by the regulations. This information includes name,
current and permanent addresses and phone numbers, date of Destruction of Records. Records may be destroyed at any
birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, part or full- time by the responsible official if not otherwise precluded by
time status, degrees awarded, last school attended, participa- law except that no record may be destroyed between the
tion in officially recognized activities and sports, class, and dates of access request and the viewing of the record. If dur-
academic honors. Students who desire that this information ing the viewing of the record any item is in dispute, it may
not be printed or released must so inform the Registrar before not be destroyed.
the end of the first two weeks of the fall semester for which Access to Records by Other Parties. Colorado School of
the student is registered. Information will be withheld for the Mines will not permit access to student records by persons
entire academic year unless the student changes this request. outside the School except as follows:
The student’s signature is required to make any changes for
1. In the case of open record information as specified in the
the current academic year. The request must be renewed each
section under Directory Information.
fall term for the upcoming year. The following student
records are maintained by Colorado School of Mines at the 2. To those people specifically designated by the student.
various offices listed below: Examples would include request for transcript to be sent
to graduate school or prospective employer.
1. General Records: Undergraduate-Registrar; Graduate-
Graduate Dean 3. Information required by a state or federal agency for the
purpose of establishing eligibility for financial aid.
2. Transcript of Grades: Registrar
4. Accreditation agencies during their on-campus review.
3. Computer Grade Lists: Registrar
5. In compliance with a judicial order or lawfully issued sub-
4. Encumbrance List: Controller and Registrar
poena after the student has been notified of the intended
5. Academic Probation/Suspension List: Undergraduate- compliance.
Dean of Students; Graduate-Graduate Dean
6. Any institutional information for statistical purposes which
6. Advisor File: Academic Advisor is not identifiable with a particular student.
7. Option/Advisor/Enrolled/ Minority/Foreign List: Regis- 7. In compliance with any applicable statue now in effect or
trar, Dean of Students, and Graduate Dean later enacted. Each individual record (general, transcript,
8. Externally Generated SAT/GRE Score Lists: Undergrad- advisor, and medical) will include a log of those persons
uate-Registrar; Graduate-Graduate Dean not employed by Colorado School of Mines who have
requested or obtained access to the student record and the
9. Financial Aid File: Financial Aid (closed records)
legitimate interest that the person has in making the request.
10. Medical History File: School Physician (closed records)
The School discloses education records without a student's
Student Access to Records. The undergraduate student prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclo-
wishing access to a record will make written request to the sure to school officials with legitimate educational interests.
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A school official is a person employed by the School in an PROCEDURES
administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support 1. All students will be given an EKey, which is an activa-
staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and tion code that offers access to electronic resources at
health staff); a person or company with whom the School has Mines. With their EKey, students must activate their as-
contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using signed Mines e-mail address.
School employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor,
2. Once their e-mail address is activated, students are ex-
or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of
pected to check their Mines e-mail inbox on a frequent
Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such
and consistent basis and have the responsibility to rec-
as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another
ognize that certain communications from the university
school official in performing his or her tasks.
may be time-critical. As such, students also are respon-
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the sible for responding in a timely manner to official com-
official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill munications from the university when a response is
his or her professional responsibilities for the School. requested.
General Information 3. The policy does not prevent students from using a per-
Academic Calendar sonal e-mail address for university-related communica-
The academic year is based on the early semester system. tions and purposes. If a student chooses to use a
The first semester begins in late August and closes in mid- personal e-mail address as his or her address of choice
December; the second semester begins in mid January and for receiving university-related communications, he or
closes in mid May. she must forward e-mail from the Mines assigned e-mail
address to the personal e-mail address. However, if a
Electronic Communications (E-mail) Policy student chooses to forward communications to a per-
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE sonal e-mail address, she or he must be aware that
Communication to students at the Colorado School of Mines personnel may not be able to assist in resolving
Mines (Mines) is an important element of the official busi- technical difficulties with personal e-mail accounts.
ness of the university. It is vital that Mines have an efficient Furthermore, forwarding communications to a personal
and workable means of getting important and timely infor- e-mail address does not absolve a student from the re-
mation to students. Examples of communications that re- sponsibilities associated with communication sent to his
quire timely distribution include information from Fiscal or her official Mines e-mail address. Please note: If a
Services, the Registrar's Office, or other offices on campus student changes his or her official Mines e-mail address
that need to deliver official and time-sensitive information to to a personal address, it will be changed back to the
students. (Please note that emergency communications may Mines assigned e-mail address. Students have the op-
occur in various forms based on the specific circumstances). tion to forward their Mines e-mail to a personal address
Electronic communication through e-mail and Trailhead to avoid this problem. Should a student choose the for-
Portal announcements provides a rapid, efficient, and effec- warding option, he or she must ensure that SPAM filters
tive form of communication. Reliance on electronic commu- will not block e-mail coming from the mines.edu ad-
nication has become the accepted norm within the Mines dress.
community. Additionally, utilizing electronic communica- 4. Nothing in these procedures should be construed as pro-
tions is consistent with encouraging a more environmentally- hibiting university-related communications being sent
conscious means of doing business and encouraging via traditional means. Use of paper-based communica-
continued stewardship of scarce resources. Because of the tion may be necessary under certain circumstances or
wide-spread use and acceptance of electronic communica- may be more appropriate to certain circumstances. Ex-
tion, Mines is adopting the following policy regarding elec- amples of such communications could include, but not
tronic communications with students. be limited to disciplinary notices, fiscal services com-
POLICY munications, graduation information and so forth.
It is the policy of the Colorado School of Mines that offi- RESPONSIBLE PARTIES
cial university-related communications with students will be Questions about this policy may be directed as follows:
sent via Mines' internal e-mail system or via campus or tar- Registrar's Office
geted Trailhead announcements. All students will be as- Phone: 303-273-3200 or
signed a Mines e-mail address and are expected to E-mail: [email protected]
periodically check their Mines assigned e-mail as well as Computing, Communications & Information
their Trailhead portal page. It is also expected that e-mail Technologies (CCIT)
sent to students will be read in a timely manner. Communi- Phone: 303-273-3431 or
cations sent via e-mail to students will be considered to have Complete a request form at the
been received and read by the intended recipients. Mines Help Center (http://helpdesk.mines.edu/)
Colorado School of Mines   Undergraduate Bulletin   2010–2011 35
Classification of Students of departments of the two courses, the head of the student’s
Degree seeking undergraduates are classified as follows option department. There will be a periodic review by the
according to semester credit hours earned: Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Forms for this purpose are available in the Registrar’s Office.
Freshmen 0 to 29.9 semester credit hours
Sophomore 30 to 59.9 semester credit hours Change of Bulletin
Junior 60 to 89.9 semester credit hours It is assumed that each student will graduate under the
Senior 90 or more semester credit hours requirements of the bulletin in effect at the time of most re-
cent admission. However, it is possible to change to any sub-
Part-Time Degree Students
sequent bulletin in effect while the student is enrolled in a
A part-time degree student may enroll in any course for
regular semester.
which he or she has the prerequisites or the permission of the
department. Part-time degree students will be subject to all rules To change bulletins, a form obtained from the Registrar’s
and regulations of Colorado School of Mines, but they may not: Office is presented for approval to the head of the student’s
option department. Upon receipt of approval, the form must
1. Live in student housing;
be returned to the Registrar’s Office.
2. Receive financial help in the form of School-sponsored
scholarships or grants; Students’ Use of English
All Mines students are expected to show professional
3. Participate in any School-recognized activity unless fees facility in the use of the English language.
are paid;
English skills are emphasized, but not taught exclusively,
4. Take advantage of activities provided by student fees in most of the humanities and social sciences courses and
unless such fees are paid. EPICS as well as in option courses in junior and senior years.
Course work completed by a part-time degree student who Students are required to write reports, make oral presenta-
subsequently changes to full-time status will be accepted as tions, and generally demonstrate their facility in the English
meeting degree requirements. language while enrolled in their courses.
Seniors in Graduate Courses The LAIS Writing Center is available to assist students
With the consent of the student’s department/division and with their writing. For additional information, contact the
the Dean of Graduate Studies, a qualified senior may enroll LAIS Division, Stratton 301; 303-273-3750.
in 500-level courses without being a registered graduate stu- Summer Sessions
dent. At least a 2.5 GPA is required. The necessary forms The summer term is divided into two independent units.
for attending these courses are available in the Registrar’s Summer Session I is a 6-week period beginning on Monday
Office. Seniors may not enroll in 600-level courses. Credits following Spring Commencement . Summer Session II is an
in 500-level courses earned by seniors may be applied 8-week session which immediately follows Summer Session
toward an advanced degree at CSM only if: I.
1. The student gains admission to the Graduate School.
Dead Week
2. The student’s graduate committee agrees that these credits All final examinations will take place during the exami-
are a reasonable part of his graduate program. nations week specified in the Academic Calendar. With the
3. The student provides proof that the courses in question possible exception of laboratory examinations, no other
were not counted toward those required for the Bachelor’s examinations will be given during the week preceding
Degree. examinations week (“Dead Week”).
4. Graduate courses applied to a graduate degree may not Dead Day
count toward eligibility for undergraduate financial aid. No academic meetings, examinations or activities may
This may only be done if a student has been admitted to a take place on the Friday immediately preceding final exams
Combined BS/MS degree program and has received the for the fall and spring terms (“Dead Day”).
appropriate prior approvals. Final Examination Policy
Undergraduate students enrolled in graduate-level courses Final examinations are scheduled by the Registrar. With
(500-level) are graded using the graduate grading system. the exception of courses requiring a common time, all finals
See the CSM Graduate Bulletin for a description of the grad- will be scheduled on the basis of the day and the hour the
ing system used in graduate-level courses. course is offered.
Course Substitution In general, all final examinations will be given only during
To substitute credit for one course in place of another course the stated final examination period and are to appear on the
required as part of the approved curricula in the catalog, a Registrar's schedule. Faculty policy adopted in January 1976
student must receive the approval of the Registrar, the heads provides that no exams may be given during the week pre-

36 Colorado School of Mines   Undergraduate Bulletin   2010-2011

ceding examinations week (dead week), with the possible ex- 5. The recommendation of their degree-granting department/
ception of laboratory exams. The scheduling by an individ- division to the faculty.
ual faculty member of a final exam during dead week is to be 6. The certification by the Registrar that all required aca-
avoided because it tends to hinder the students' timely com- demic work is satisfactorily completed.
pletion of other course work and interfere with the schedules
of other instructors. Faculty members should not override 7. The recommendation of the faculty and approval of the
this policy, even it the students in the class vote to do so. Board of Trustees.
Seniors must submit an Application to Graduate two se-
Full-time Enrollment
mesters prior to the anticipated date of graduation or upon
Full-time enrollment for certification for Veterans Bene-
completion of 90 hours, whichever comes first. Applications
fits, athletics, loans, most financial aid, etc. is 12 credit hours
are available in the Registrar’s Office.
per semester for the fall and spring semesters. Full-time en-
rollment for Summer Session I is 6 credit hours, and full- The Registrar’s Office provides the service of doing pre-
time enrollment for Summer Session II is 6 credit hours. liminary degree audits. Ultimately, however, it is the respon-
sibility of students to monitor the progress of their degrees.
Curriculum Changes It is also the student’s responsibility to contact the Registrar’s
The Board of Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines Office when there appears to be a discrepancy between the
reserves the right to change any course of study or any part degree audit and the student’s records.
of the curriculum in keeping with educational and scientific
All graduating students must officially check out of
developments. Nothing in this catalog or the registration of
School. Checkout cards, available in the Dean of Student’s
any student shall be considered as a contract between Colo-
Office, must be completed and returned one week prior to the
rado School of Mines and the student.
expected date of completion of degree requirements.
Undergraduate Degree Requirements No students, graduate or undergraduate, will receive diplo-
Bachelor of Science Degree mas until they have complied with all the rules and regula-
Upon completion of the requirements and upon being rec- tions of Colorado School of Mines and settled all accounts
ommended for graduation by the faculty, and approved by with the School. Transcript of grades and other records will
the Board of Trustees, the undergraduate receives one of the not be provided for any student or graduate who has an un-
following degrees: settled obligation of any kind to the School.
Bachelor of Science (Chemical Engineering) Multiple Degrees. A student wishing to complete Bache-
Bachelor of Science (Chemical & Biochemical Engineering) lor of Science degrees in more than one degree program must
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) receive permission from the heads of the appropriate depart-
Bachelor of Science (Economics) ments to become a multiple degree candidate. The following
Bachelor of Science (Engineering) requirements must be met by the candidate in order to obtain
Bachelor of Science (Engineering Physics) multiple degrees:
Bachelor of Science (Geological Engineering)
1. All requirements of each degree program must be met.
Bachelor of Science (Geophysical Engineering)
Bachelor of Science (Mathematical and Computer Sciences) 2. Any course which is required in more than one degree need be
Bachelor of Science (Metallurgical & Materials Engineering) taken only once.
Bachelor of Science (Mining Engineering) 3. A course required in one degree program may be used as a
Bachelor of Science (Petroleum Engineering) technical elective in another, if it satisfies the restrictions of
Graduation Requirements the elective.
To qualify for a Bachelor of Science degree from Colo- 4. Different catalogs may be used, one for each degree program.
rado School of Mines, all candidates must satisfy the follow-
5. No course substitutions are permitted in order to circumvent
ing requirements:
courses required in one of the degree programs, or reduce the
1. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.000 for number of courses taken. However, in the case of overlap of
all academic work completed in residence. course content between required courses in the degree pro-
2. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.000 for grams, a more advanced course may be substituted for one of
courses in the candidate’s major. the required courses upon approval of the head of each depart-
ment concerned, and the Registrar on behalf of the office of
3. A minimum of 30 hours credit in 300 and 400 series tech-
Academic Affairs. The course substitution form can be ob-
nical courses in residence, at least 15 of which are to be
tained in the Registrar’s Office.
taken in the senior year.
4. A minimum of 19 hours in humanities and social sciences
courses.

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Undergraduate Programs 1. Core Curriculum - Students in all degree options (ma-
jors) are required to complete all course requirements
All programs are designed to fulfill the expectations of the listed in this group.
Profile of the Colorado School of Mines Graduate in accor- 2. Distributed Humanitites and Social Sciences Require-
dance with the mission and goals of the School, as intro- ment - Students in all degree options (majors) must com-
duced on page 5. To enable this, the curriculum is made up of plete this requirement.
a common core, twelve undergraduate degree granting pro-
grams, and a variety of support and special programs. Each 3. Distributed Science Requirement - Students in all degree
degree granting program has an additional set of goals which options (majors) are required to complete a minimum of
focus on the technical and professional expectations of that three out of five courses from this list. For some majors
program. The common core and the degree granting pro- the three courses are prescribed, while other majors leave
grams are coupled through course sequences in mathematics the choices to the student. See the DSR chart to determine
and the basic sciences, in specialty topics in science and/or the requirements for your particular major program.
engineering, in humanities and the social sciences, and in 4. Distributed Engineering Requirement - Students pursu-
design. Further linkage is achieved through a core course ing an engineering-based degree are required to complete
sequence which addresses system interactions among phe- the courses in this list. However, each engineering pro-
nomena in the natural world, the engineered world, and the gram will place the courses in the sophomore year or later
human world. based on the flow of the particular program. These are not
Through the alignment of the curriculum to these institu- considered freshman year courses.
tional goals and to the additional degree-granting program The Core Curriculum (48 Credits)
goals, all engineering programs are positioned for accredita- Core requirements are applicable to all undergraduate stu-
tion by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technol- dents:
ogy, and science programs are positioned for approval by
their relevant societies, in particular the American Chemical In Mathematics and the Basic Sciences, 12 semester hours
Society for the Chemistry program. in Calculus for Scientists and Engineers and 3 semester
hours in Differential Equations (2 semester hours in Dif-
Course Numbering ferential Equations for Geological Engineering majors); 4
Numbering of Courses: semester hours in the Principles of Chemistry; and 4.5 se-
Course numbering is based on the content of material pre- mester hours in Calculus-based Physics.
sented in courses. In Design, 6 semester hours in Design Engineering Practices
Course Numbering: Introductory Course Sequence (EPICS) for majors in engi-
100–199 Freshman level Lower division neering disciplines. 3 semester hours for majors in Chem-
200–299 Sophomore level Lower division istry, Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and
300–399 Junior level Upper division Economics and Business.
400–499 Senior level Upper division In Systems, 3 semester hours in Human Systems
500–699 Graduate level
In Humanities and the Social Sciences, 7 semester hours:
Over 700 Graduate Research or Thesis level
Nature and Human Values (4), Principles of Economics (3)
Student Life In Physical Education, Four separate semesters including
CSM101. FIRST-YEAR ADVISING AND MENTORING PAGN101 and PAGN102 and two 200 level courses, total-
PROGRAM is a "college transition" course, taught in small ing a minimum of 2 credit hours. Neither PAGN 101 nor
groups. Emphasis is placed on fostering connectedness to PAGN 102 may be repeated for credit. See the Physical
CSM, developing an appreciation of the value of a Mines ed- Education and Athletics section for specifics.
ucation, and learning the techniques and University resources
In Freshman Orientation and Success, 0.5 semester hours
that will allow freshmen to develop to their fullest potential
in CSM101.
at CSM. Course Objectives: Become an integrated member
of the CSM community; explore, select and connect with an Free electives, minimum 9 hours, are included within each
academic major; and develop as a person and a student. 9 degree granting program. With the exception of the restric-
meetings during semester; 0.5 semester hours. tions mentioned below, the choice of free elective courses
to satisfy degree requirements is unlimited. The restric-
Core & Distributed Course tions are:
Requirements 1. The choice must not be in conflict with any Graduation
Core & distributed course requirements for Bachelor of Requirements (p. 35).
Science degrees are comprised of the four following groups:

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2. Free electives to satisfy degree requirements may not ex- Distributed Science Requirement (11-
ceed three semester hours in activity courses such as band,
chorus, studio art, physical education, and athletics courses
12.5 credits)
DS Requirements are applicable to all undergraduate stu-
combined.
dents:
Distributed Humanities and Social Complete a minimum of three of the five courses listed ac-
Science Requirement (9 credits) cording to your major requirements on the following chart:
DHSS Requirements are applicable to all undergraduate (REQ = Required, CHOICE= Student's Choice, NA= Not al-
students: lowed)
9 credit hours (3 courses) required from the approved list;
at least 3 of the 9 credits must be completed in a course at the
400-level. See the approved list in the Liberal Arts and Inter-
national Studies section of this Bulletin.

PROGRAM BELS101 (4) SYGN101 (4) PHGN200 CHGN122 (4) CSCI101 (3)

CHEMISTRY CHOICE CHOICE REQ REQ NA

CHEMICAL REQ NA REQ REQ NA

ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL & REQ NA REQ REQ NA

BIOCHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
ECONOMICS CHOICE CHOICE CHOICE CHOICE CHOICE

ENGINEERING- CHOICE CHOICE REQ REQ CHOICE

CIVIL
ENGINEERING- CHOICE CHOICE REQ CHOICE CHOICE
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING- CHOICE CHOICE REQ REQ NA
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING- CHOICE CHOICE REQ REQ CHOICE
MECHANICAL
GEOLOGICAL NA REQ REQ REQ NA
ENGINEERING
GEOPHYSICAL CHOICE REQ REQ CHOICE NA
ENGINEERING
MATHEMATICAL CHOICE CHOICE REQ CHOICE REQ
& COMPUTER
SCIENCES
METALLURGICAL CHOICE CHOICE REQ REQ NA
& MATERIALS
ENGINEERING
MINING NA REQ REQ REQ NA
ENGINEERING
PETROLEUM NA REQ REQ REQ NA
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING CHOICE CHOICE REQ REQ NA
PHYSICS

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Distributed Engineering Requirement GPGN Geophysical Engineering
HNRS Honors Program
(see major program listing) LAIS Liberal Arts & International Studies
DE Requirements are applicable to undergraduate students
LICM Communication
in engineering disciplines as specified by the major program.
LIFL Foreign Languages
See Department and Division program descriptions in this
LIMU Band; Choir
Bulletin for specific courses required.
MATH Mathematics
l Design II - EPIC251 - Required by all ABET accredited MNGN Mining Engineering
engineering degree programs. MSGN Military Science
l Thermodynamics - DCGN209, DCGN210, or MTGN Metallurgical & Materials Engr’ng
EGGN371 NUGN Nuclear Engineering
l Statics - DCGN 241 PAGN Physical Education and Athletics
l Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electronics, and PEGN Petroleum Engineering
Power - DCGN381 PHGN Physics
SYGN Core sequence in Systems
The Freshman Year The Sophomore Year
Freshmen in all programs normally take similar subjects,
Requirements for the sophomore year are listed within
as listed below:
each degree granting program. Continuing requirements for
Fall Semester satisfying the core are met in the sophomore, junior and
subject code** and course number lec. lab. sem.hrs. senior years. It is advantageous, but not essential, that stu-
CHGN121 Principles of Chemistry I 3 3 4
dents select one of the twelve undergraduate degree pro-
MATH111 Calculus for Scientists & Engn’rs I 4 4
grams early in the sophomore year.
EBGN201* Principles of Economics 3 3
LAIS100* Nature and Human Values 4 4 Curriculum Changes
CSM101 Freshman Success Seminar 0.5 0.5 In accordance with the statement on Curriculum Changes
PAGN101 Physical Education I 0.5 0.5 on page 32, the Colorado School of Mines makes improve-
Total 16 ments in its curriculum from time to time. To confirm that
Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. they are progressing according to the requirements of the
MATH112 Calculus for Scientists & Engn’rs II 4 4 curriculum, students should consult their academic advisors
EPIC151* Design I 2 3 3 on a regular basis and should carefully consult any Bulletin
PHGN100 Physics I 3.5 3 4.5
Addenda that may be published.
PAGN102 Physical Education II 2 0.5
Distributed Science Course* 4 Special Programs
Total 16 Design --EPICS (Engineering Practices Introductory
* For scheduling purposes, registration in combinations of Course Sequence)
SYGN101, BELS101, LAIS100, EBGN201, and EPIC151 will Design EPICS is designed to prepare students for their
vary between the fall and spring semesters. Students admitted upper-division courses and to develop some of the key skills
with acceptable advanced placement credits will be regis- of the professional engineer: the ability to solve complex,
tered in accordance with their advanced placement status. open-ended problems; the ability to work in teams; the abil-
** Key to Subject Codes ity to select a solution from competing alternatives; and the
ChEN Chemical Engineering ability to communicate effectively. The first semester
CHGC Geochemistry course, EPIC 151, is required by all undergraduate options.
CHGN Chemistry The second semester course, EPIC 251, is required by all un-
CSCI Computer Science dergraduate engineering options according to ABET require-
DCGN Core Science and Engineering Fundamentals ments. EPIC 251 is not required for majors in Chemistry,
EBGN Economics and Business Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and Economics and
EGES Engineering Systems (Engineering) Business
EGGN Engineering An award-winning program, Design EPICS replaces the
ENGY Energy traditional core courses in introductory computing skills,
EPIC EPICS graphics, and technical communication. Whenever possible,
ESGN Environmental Science and Engineering instruction in these subjects is "hands-on" and experiential,
GEGN Geological Engineering with the instructor serving primarily as mentor rather than
GEGX Geochemical Exploration (Geology) lecturer.
GEOC Oceanography (Geology) Problem-solving skills are developed through open-ended
GEOL Geology design problems organized as semester-long "projects",
GOGN Geo-Engineering (Mining)
40 Colorado School of Mines   Undergraduate Bulletin   2010–2011
which the students solve in teams. Projects grow in content manities and the social sciences are integrated with science
and complexity as the program applies a guided methodology and engineering perspectives to develop in students habits of
to projects submitted by an external client. The projects re- thought necessary for a broad understanding of societal and
quire extensive library research and self-education in appro- cultural issues that enhance critical thinking, social responsi-
priate technical areas; they also require students to consider bility and enlightened leadership. This Program leads to a
non-technical constraints (economic, ethical, political, socie- certificate and a Minor in the McBride Honors Program in
tal, etc.) and incorporate them into their solutions. Public Affairs.
Written and oral communications skills are studied and Bioengineering and Life Sciences (BELS)
practiced as an integral part of the project work. Specific Nine CSM departments and divisions have combined re-
graphics and computing skills are integrated within projects sources to offer a Minor Program and an Area of Special In-
wherever applicable. terest (ASI) in Bioengineering and Life Sciences (BELS).
Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies (LAIS) The BELS minor and the ASI are flexible, requiring only one
Writing Center common core course (BELS 301, General Biology I). The
Located in room 309 Stratton Hall (phone: 303-273-3085), rest of the courses can be chosen, in consultation with a
the LAIS Writing Center is a teaching facility providing all BELS program advisor, from a broad list of electives, allow-
CSM students with an opportunity to enhance their writing ing students to concentrate their learning in areas such as
proficiency. The LAIS Writing Center faculty are experienced Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Environmental
technical and professional writing instructors. The Center as- Biotechnology, Biophysics or Pre-Medical studies. Interested
sists writers with all their writing needs, from course assign- students should consult with the office of Dr. James F. Ely,
ments to scholarship applications, proposals, letters and Director of BELSAlderson Hall 331, 303-273-3885,
resumes. This service is free to CSM students and includes [email protected].
one-to-one tutoring and online resources (at The Energy Minor and ASI (EM)
http://www.mines.edu/academic/lais/wc/). The discovery, production, and use of energy in modern
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) societies has profound and far-reaching economic, political,
To support the institutional goal of developing professional and environmental effects. As energy is one of CSM's core
communication skills, required writing and communication- statutory missions, several CSM departments have come to-
intensive courses are designated in both the core and in the gether to offer Minor and Area of Special Interest programs
degree-granting programs. According to guidelines approved related to Energy. The 18-credit Energy Minor adds value to
by the Undergraduate Council, degree-granting programs are any CSM undergraduate degree program by not only ad-
to identify four courses, often two junior and two senior-level dressing the scientific and technical aspects of energy pro-
courses, as writing-intensive. The (generally four) writing- duction and use but its broader economic and social impacts
intensive courses within the various degree-granting pro- as well. Students pursuing the Energy Minor may choose
grams are designated with (WI) in Section 5 of this Bulletin, from three curricular tracks: Fossil Energy, Renewable En-
under Description of Courses. ergy, or General. See page 154 for more details.

In addition to disciplinary writing experience, students also The Humanitarian Engineering Minor
obtain writing experience outside their disciplines as courses Certificate Minor, Minor and Area of Special Interest
in LAIS are virtually all writing intensive. The Campus The Humanitarian Engineering and Humanitarian Studies
Writing Program, housed in the Division of Liberal Arts and Minors (HE & HS) are designed to prepare students to better
International Studies (LAIS), supports the WAC program. understand the complexities of and develop a strong appreci-
ation for society, culture, and environment in sustainable hu-
The Guy T. McBride, Jr. Honors Program in Public
manitarian engineering design projects. Humanitarian
Affairs
engineering projects are intended to provide fundamental
As of 2009-10, the McBride Honors Program offers a 24-
needs (food, water, shelter, and clothing), or higher-level
semester-hour program of seminars, courses, and off-campus
needs when these are specifically requested by the local peo-
activities that has the primary goal of providing a select num-
ple. The preparatory courses are offered through the Division
ber of students the opportunity to cross the boundaries of
of Liberal Arts and International Studies (LAIS) with addi-
their technical expertise into the ethical, cultural, socio-polit-
tional technical electives offered by engineering departments
ical, and environmental dimensions of science and technol-
across campus. Interested students are encouraged to investi-
ogy. Students will gain the knowledge, values, and skills to
gate the many options previously listed and described in
project, analyze and evaluate the moral, social and environ-
more detail below that range from a 12 credit hour area of
mental implications of their future professional judgments
special interest (ASI) to a 27-credit hour certificate minor in
and activities, not only for the particular organizations with
Humanitarian Engineering.
which they will be involved, but also for the nation and the
world. Themes, approaches and perspectives from the hu-

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Space and Planetary Science and Engineering (SPSE) gram specified GPA takes precedence. For additional infor-
The Space and Planetary Science and Engineering Pro- mation on program specific GPA requirements, refer to the
gram offers an Area of Special Interest for students interested appropriate section of this Bulletin.
in the science and exploration of space. This program brings Students may not request more than half of the required
together courses from five CSM departments and programs courses for the minor or ASI be completed through transfer
covering a diverse array of topics, including planetary sci- credit, including AP, IB and CLEP. Some minor/ASI pro-
ence, astronomy, space exploration, and the engineering and grams, however, have been established in collaboration with
design of instrumentation for space exploration. The curricu- other institutions through formal articulation agreements and
lum can be chosen from a list of approved courses, in consul- these may allow transfer credit exceeding this limit. For ad-
tation with an SPSE program advisor. Interested students ditional information on program specific transfer credit lim-
should contact Dr Jeff Andrews-Hanna, Director of SPSE its, refer to the appropriate section of this Bulletin.
([email protected]).
A Minor Program/Area of Special Interest declaration
Minor Program/Area of Special Interest (which can be found in the Registrar's Office) should be sub-
Established Minor Programs/Areas of Special Interest mitted for approval prior to the student's completion of half
(ASI) are offered by all of the undergraduate degree-granting of the hours proposed to constitute the program, or at the
departments as well as the Division of Environmental Sci- time of application for graduation - whichever comes first.
ence and Engineering, the Division of Liberal Arts and Inter- Once the declaration form is submitted to the Registrar's Of-
national Studies, and the Military Science Department. fice, the student deciding not to complete the minor must of-
A MINOR PROGRAM of study consists of a minimum of ficially drop the minor by notifying the Registrar's Office in
18 credit hours of a logical sequence of courses. With the writing. Should minor requirements not be complete at the
exception of four specific programs, only three of these hours time of graduation, the minor program will not be awarded.
may be taken in the student's degree-granting department and Minors are not added after the BS degree is posted. Comple-
no more than three of these hours may be at the 100- or 200- tion of the minor will be recorded on the student's official
level. A Minor Program may not be completed in the same transcript.
department as the major. See the specific program details for Please see the Department for specific course require-
more information. ments. For questions concerning changes in the sequence of
An AREA OF SPECIAL INTEREST consists of a mini- minor courses after the declaration form is submitted, contact
mum of 12 credit hours of a logical sequence of courses. the Registrar's Office for assistance.
Only three of these hours may be at the 100- or 200-level and Study Abroad
no more than three of these hours may be specifically re- Students wishing to pursue study abroad opportunities
quired for the degree program in which the student is gradu- should contact the Office of International Programs (OIP),
ating. With the approval of the department, an ASI may be listed under the Services section of this Bulletin, p.174.
completed within the same major department. Colorado School of Mines encourages students to include an
As a minimum, CSM requires that any course used to ful- international study/work experience in their undergraduate
fill a minor/ASI requirement be completed with a passing education. CSM maintains student exchange programs with
grade. Some programs offering minors/ASIs may, however, engineering universities in South America, Europe, Australia,
impose higher minimum grades for inclusion of the course in Africa, and Asia. Courses successfully passed abroad can be
the minor/ASI. In these cases, the program specified mini- substituted for their equivalent course at CSM. Overall GPA
mum course grades take precedence. For additional informa- is not affected by courses taken abroad. In addition, study
tion on program-specific minimum course grade abroad can be arranged on an individual basis at universities
requirements, refer to the appropriate program section of this throughout the world.
Bulletin. Financial aid and selected scholarships and grants can be
As a minimum, to be awarded a minor/ASI, CSM requires used to finance approved study abroad programs. The OIP
students obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in all has developed a resource center for study abroad information
minor/ASI courses. All attempts at required minor/ASI in its office, 204 Thomas Hall, phone 303-384-2121. Students
courses are used in computing this minor/ASI GPA. Some are invited to use the resource materials and meet with staff
programs offering minors/ASIs may, however, require a to discuss overseas study opportunities.
higher minimum cumulative GPA. In these cases, the pro-

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Core Areas EPICS 251. In addition, students examine the global nature
of modern engineering design by combining a project of
Design global interest with an emphasis on leadership and communi-
Engineering Practices Introductory Course cations skills across a variety of cultures. To support these
Sequence (EPICS) objectives, students conduct research in the effect of interna-
NATALIE C.T. VAN TYNE, Program Director and Lecturer tional influences and cultural diversity on the acceptance and
JOEL G. DUNCAN, Senior Lecturer(also in Geology & Geological implementation of their design solutions. Prerequisite:
Engineering) EPIC151. 4 semester hours.
ROBERT D. KNECHT, Senior Lecturer & CE Research Professor
MARTIN J. SPANN, Instructor Systems
SYGN101. EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Freshman Year (I, II, S) Fundamental concepts concerning the nature, com-
EPIC151 Design EPICS I (I,II,S). Design EPICS I introduces position and evolution of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmos-
students to a design process that includes open-ended prob- phere and biosphere of the earth integrating the basic sciences
lem solving and teamwork integrated with the use of com- of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics. Understand-
puter software as tools to solve engineering problems. ing of anthropological interactions with the natural systems,
Computer applications emphasize graphical visualization and related discussions on cycling of energy and mass, global
and production of clear and coherent graphical images, warming, natural hazards, land use, mitigation of environ-
charts, and drawings. Teams assess engineering ethics, group mental problems such as toxic waste disposal, exploitation and
dynamics and time management with respect to decision- conservation of energy, mineral and agricultural resources,
making. The course emphasizes written technical communi- proper use of water resources, biodiversity and construction.
cations and introduces oral presentations. 3 semester hours. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
EPIC155. EPICS I Graphics (I,II). Instruction and practice in SYGN200. HUMAN SYSTEMS (I, II) This course in the
mechanical sketching and computer-aided drafting methods. CSM core curriculum articulates with LAIS100: Nature and
Specific lessons include perspective sketching, geometric Human Values and with the other systems courses. Human
construction, isometric and orthographic views, dimensions, Systems is an interdisciplinary historical examination of key
and sections. Homework is assigned weekly. Each unit cul- systems created by humans - namely, political, economic,
minates in one in-class proficiency examination or extended social, and cultural institutions - as they have evolved world-
written assignment, plus one capstone design portfolio. Pre- wide from the inception of the modern era (ca. 1500) to the
requisites: permission of the EPICS Program Director. 1hour present. This course embodies an elaboration of these human
lecture, 1 hour laboratory, 1 semester hour. systems as introduced in their environmental context in
Note: Completion of this course in lieu of EPIC 151 is by Nature and Human Values and will reference themes and
permission only and does not alter total hours required for issues explored therein. It also demonstrates the cross-disci-
completion of the degree. plinary applicability of the “systems” concept. Assignments
Sophomore Year will give students continued practice in writing. Prerequisite:
EPIC251 Design EPICS II (I,II,S). Design EPICS II builds LAIS100. 3 semester hours.
on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which SYGN201. ENGINEERED EARTH SYSTEMS (I) An
focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students in- introduction to Engineered Earth Systems. Aspects of appro-
tegrate teamwork and communications with the use of com- priate earth systems and engineering practices in geological,
puter software as tools to solve engineering problems. geophysical, mining and petroleum engineering. Emphasis
Computer applications emphasize information acquisition on complex interactions and feedback loops within and
and processing based on knowing what new information is among natural and engineered systems. A case histories
necessary to solve a problem and where to find the informa- format provides an introduction to earth engineering fields.
tion efficiently. Teams analyze team dynamics through 2 hours lecture/seminar, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
weekly team meetings and progress reports. The course em- SYGN202. ENGINEERED MATERIALS SYSTEMS (I, II)
phasizes oral presentations and builds on written communi- Introduction to the structure, properties, and processing of
cations techniques introduced in Design EPICS I materials. The historical role that engineered and natural
Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours. materials have made on the advance of civilization. Engi-
EPIC252 Leadership in Global Design EPICS II (I,II). neered materials and their life cycles through processing,
EPIC252 can be taken in place of EPIC251. Students inte- use, disposal and recycle. The impact that engineered mate-
grate teamwork, communications, computer software appli- rials have on selected systems to show the breadth of prop-
cations and project management skills to solve engineering erties that are important and how they can be controlled by
problems, and the deliverables are equivalent to those for proper material processing. Recent trends in materials devel-

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opment mimicking natural materials in the context of the DCGN381. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS,
structure and functionality of materials in living systems. ELECTRONICS AND POWER (I, II, S) This course pro-
Prerequisites or concurrent: CHGN124, MATH112, vides an engineering science analysis of electrical circuits.
PHGN100. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. DC and single-phase AC networks are presented. Transient
SYGN203/ESGN203. NATURAL AND ENGINEERED analysis of RC, RL, and RLC circuits is studied as is the
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Introduction to natural and analysis of circuits in sinusoidal steady-state using phasor
engineered environmental systems analysis. environmental concepts. The following topics are included: DC and single-
decision making, sustainable development, industrial ecolo- phase AC circuit analysis, current and charge relationships.
gy, pollution prevention, and environmental life cycle Ohm’s Law, resistors, inductors, capacitors, equivalent
assessment. The basic concepts of material balances, energy resistance and impedance, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Thévenin and
balances, chemical equilibrium and kinetics and structure Norton equivalent circuits, superposition and source trans-
and function of biological systems will be used to analyze formation, power and energy, maximum power transfer, first
environmental systems. Case studies in sustainable develop- order transient response, algebra of complex numbers, pha-
ment, industrial ecology, pollution prevention and life cycle sor representation, time domain and frequency domain con-
assessment will be covered. The goal of this course is to cepts, and ideal transformers. The course features PSPICE, a
develop problem-solving skills associated with the analysis commercial circuit analysis software package. Prerequisite:
of environmental systems. Prerequisites: CHGN124 or con- PHGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
current; MATH112 or concurrent; PHGN100; SYGN101. 3
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Combined Undergraduate/
Distributed Core Graduate Degree Programs
DCGN209. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL
A. Overview
THERMODYNAMICS (I, II, S) Introduction to the funda-
Many degree programs offer CSM undergraduate students
mental principles of classical thermodynamics, with particular
the opportunity to begin work on a Graduate Certificate, Pro-
emphasis on chemical and phase equilibria. Volume-
fessional Master’s Degree, or Master’s Degree while com-
temperature-pressure relationships for solids, liquids, and
pleting the requirements for their Bachelor’s Degree. These
gases; ideal and non-ideal gases. Introduction to kinetic-
combined Bachelor’s-Master’s programs have been created
molecular theory of ideal gases and the Maxwell-Boltzmann
by CSM faculty in those situations where they have deemed
distributions. Work, heat, and application of the First Law to
it academically advantageous to treat BS and MS degree pro-
closed systems, including chemical reactions. Entropy and
grams as a continuous and integrated process. These acceler-
the Second and Third Laws; Gibbs Free Energy. Chemical
ated programs can be valuable in fields of engineering and
equilibrium and the equilibrium constant; introduction to
applied science where advanced education in technology
activities & fugacities. One- and two-component phase dia-
and/or management provides the opportunity to be on a fast
grams; Gibbs Phase Rule. Prerequisites: CHGN121,
track for advancement to leadership positions. These pro-
CHGN124, MATH111, MATH112, PHGN100. 3 hours lec-
grams also can be valuable for students who want to get a
ture; 3 semester hours. Students with credit in DCGN210
head start on graduate education.
may not also receive credit in DCGN209.
The combined programs at CSM offer several advantages
DCGN210. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
to students who choose to enroll in them:
THERMODYNAMICS (I, II) Introduction to the fundamen-
tal principles of classical engineering thermodynamics. 1. Students can earn a graduate degree in their undergraduate
Application of mass and energy balances to closed and open major or in a field that complements their undergraduate
systems including systems undergoing transient processes. major.
Entropy generation and the second law of thermodynamics 2. Students who plan to go directly into industry leave CSM
for closed and open systems. Introduction to phase equilibri- with additional specialized knowledge and skills which
um and chemical reaction equilibria. Ideal solution behavior. may allow them to enter their career path at a higher level
Prerequisites: CHGN121, CHGN124, MATH111, MATH112, and advance more rapidly. Alternatively, students planning
PHGN100. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Students with on attending graduate school can get a head start on their
credit in DCGN209 may not also receive credit in DCGN210. graduate education.
DCGN241. STATICS (I, II, S) Forces, moments, couples, 3. Students can plan their undergraduate electives to satisfy
equilibrium, centroids and second moments of areas, vol- prerequisites, thus ensuring adequate preparation for their
umes and masses, hydrostatics, friction, virtual work. graduate program.
Applications of vector algebra to structures. Prerequisite:
PHGN100 and credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH112.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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4. Early assignment of graduate advisors permits students to gram students who are still considered undergraduates by this
plan optimum course selection and scheduling in order to definition have all of the privileges and are subject to all
complete their graduate program quickly. expectations of both their undergraduate and graduate pro-
5. Early acceptance into a Combined Degree Program lead- grams. These students may enroll in both undergraduate and
ing to a Graduate Certificate, Professional Master’s Degree, graduate courses (see section D below), may have access to
or Non-Thesis Master’s Degree assures students of auto- departmental assistance available through both programs,
matic acceptance into full graduate status if they maintain and may be eligible for undergraduate financial aid as deter-
good standing while in early-acceptance status. mined by the Office of Financial Aid. Upon completion of
their undergraduate degree requirements, a Combined Degree
6. In many cases, students will be able to complete both Program student is considered enrolled full-time in his/her
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in five years of total graduate program. Once having done so, the student is no
enrollment at CSM. longer eligible for undergraduate financial aid, but may now
Certain graduate programs may allow Combined Program be eligible for graduate financial aid. To complete their grad-
students to fulfill part of the requirements of their graduate de- uate degree, each Combined Degree Program student must
gree by including up to six hours of specified course credits register as a graduate student for at least one semester.
which also were used in fulfilling the requirements of their un- Once fully admitted into a graduate program, under-
dergraduate degree. These courses may only be applied toward graduate Combined Degree Program students must maintain
fulfilling Master's degree requirements beyond the institutional good standing in the Combined Degree Program by main-
minimum Master's degree requirement of 30 credit hours. taining a minimum semester GPA of 3.0 in all courses taken.
Courses must meet all requirements for graduate credit, and Students not meeting this requirement are deemed to be mak-
their grades are included in calculating the graduate GPA. Check ing unsatisfactory academic progress in the Combined De-
the departmental section of the Bulletin to determine which pro- gree Program. Students for whom this is the case are subject
grams provide this opportunity. to probation and, if occurring over two semesters, subject to
B. Admission Process discretionary dismissal from the graduate portion of their
A student interested in applying into a graduate degree program as defined in the Unsatisfactory Academic Perform-
program as a Combined Degree Program student should first ance section of the Graduate Bulletin.
contact the department or division hosting the graduate de- Upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements,
gree program into which he/she wishes to apply. Initial in- Combined Degree Program students are subject to all require-
quiries may be made at any time, but initial contacts made ments (e.g., course requirements, departmental approval of
soon after completion of the first semester, Sophomore year transfer credits, research credits, minimum GPA, etc.) appro-
are recommended. Following this initial inquiry, departments/ priate to the graduate program in which they are enrolled.
divisions will provide initial counseling on degree applica-
tion procedures, admissions standards and degree completion D. Enrolling in Graduate Courses as a Senior in a
requirements. Combined Program
As described in the Undergraduate Bulletin, seniors may
Admission into a graduate degree program as a Combined
enroll in 500-level courses. In addition, undergraduate
Degree Program student can occur as early as the first semes-
seniors who have been granted admission through the Com-
ter, Junior year, and must be granted no later than the end of
bined Degree Program into thesis-based MS degree programs
registration, last semester Senior year. Once admitted into a
may, with graduate advisor approval, register for 700-level
graduate degree program, students may enroll in 500-level
research credits appropriate to Master’s-level degree programs.
courses and apply these directly to their graduate degree. To
With this single exception, while a Combined Degree Program
apply, students must submit the standard graduate application
student is still completing his/her undergraduate degree, all
package for the graduate portion of their Combined Degree
of the conditions described in this Bulletin for undergraduate
Program. Upon admission into a graduate degree program,
enrollment in graduate-level courses apply. 700-level research
students are assigned graduate advisors. Prior to registration
credits are always applied to a student’s graduate degree
for the next semester, students and their graduate advisors
program. If an undergraduate Combined Degree Program
should meet and plan a strategy for completing both the un-
student would like to enroll in a 500-level course and apply
dergraduate and graduate programs as efficiently as possible.
this course to his/her graduate degree, he/she must notify the
Until their undergraduate degree requirements are completed,
Registrar of the intent to do so prior to enrolling in the
students continue to have undergraduate advisors in the home
course. The Registrar will forward this information to the
department or division of their Bachelor’s Degrees.
Office of Financial Aid for appropriate action. If prior con-
C. Requirements sent is not received, all 500-level graduate courses taken as
Combined Degree Program students are considered under- an undergraduate Combined Degree Program student will be
graduate students until such time as they complete their applied to the student’s undergraduate degree transcript.
undergraduate degree requirements. Combined Degree Pro-

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Chemical Engineering The practice of chemical engineering draws from the
fundamentals of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and
DAVID W. M. MARR, Professor and Head of Department physics. Accordingly, undergraduate students must initially
ANTHONY M. DEAN, W.K.Coors Distinguished Professor complete a program of study that stresses these basic fields
JOHN R. DORGAN, Professor of science. Chemical engineering coursework blends these
JAMES F. ELY, Professor
four disciplines into a series of engineering fundamentals re-
RONALD L. MILLER, Professor
E. DENDY SLOAN, JR., Professor
lating to how materials are produced and processed both in
J. DOUGLAS WAY, Professor the laboratory and in large industrial-scale facilities. Courses
COLIN A. WOLDEN, Weaver Distinguished Professor such as fluid mechanics, heat and mass transport, thermody-
ANDREW M. HERRING, Associate Professor namics, reaction kinetics, and chemical process control are at
CAROLYN A. KOH, Associate Professor the heart of the chemical engineering curriculum at CSM. In
DAVID T. WU, Associate Professor (also Chemistry) addition, it is becoming increasingly important for chemical
SUMIT AGARWAL, Assistant Professor engineers to understand how biological and microscopic, mo-
MATTHEW W. LIBERATORE, Assistant Professor lecular-level properties can influence the macroscopic behav-
C. MARK MAUPIN, Assistant Professor ior of materials and chemical systems. This somewhat unique
KEITH B. NEEVES, Assistant Professor
focus is first introduced at CSM through the physical and or-
AMADEU K. SUM, Assistant Professor
NING WU, Assistant Professor
ganic chemistry sequences, and the theme is continued and
HUGH KING, Senior Lecturer developed within the chemical engineering curriculum via
TRACY Q. GARDNER, Lecturer material and projects introduced in advanced courses. Our un-
CYNTHIA NORRGRAN, Lecturer dergraduate program at CSM is exemplified by intensive in-
PAUL D. OGG, Lecturer tegration of computer-aided molecular simulation and
JOHN M. PERSICHETTI, Lecturer computer-aided process modeling in the curriculum, and by
ANGEL ABBUD-MADRID, Research Associate Professor our unique approach to teaching of the unit operations labora-
HANS HEINRICH-CARSTENSEN, Research Associate Professor tory sequence. The unit operations lab course is offered only
GLENN MURRAY, Research Assistant Professor in the summer as a six-week intensive session. Here, the fun-
WAYNE ROMONCHUK, Research Assistant Professor
damentals of heat, mass, and momentum transport and ap-
ROBERT M. BALDWIN, Professor Emeritus
ANNETTE L. BUNGE, Professor Emerita
plied thermodynamics are reviewed in a practical,
JAMES H. GARY, Professor Emeritus applications-oriented setting. The important subjects of team-
JOHN O. GOLDEN, Professor Emeritus work, critical thinking, and oral and written technical com-
ARTHUR J. KIDNAY, Professor Emeritus munications skills are also stressed in this course.
J. THOMAS MCKINNON, Professor Emertius Facilities for the study of chemical engineering or chemi-
VICTOR F. YESAVAGE, Professor Emeritus
cal and biochemical engineering at the Colorado School of
Program Description Mines are among the best in the nation. Our modern in-house
The Chemical Engineering Department offers two differ- computer network supports over 50 workstations, and is an-
ent degrees: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering chored by a large mass storage device and a 1.1 teraflop Be-
and Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biochemical Engi- owulf cluster. Specialized undergraduate laboratory facilities
neering. A student seeking the latter degree graduates as a exist for the study of polymer properties, and for reaction en-
fully qualified Chemical Engineer but has additional training gineering and unit operations. In 1992, the department
in bioprocessing technologies that are of interest in renew- moved into a new $11 million facility which included new
able energy. Generally, the fields of chemical and biochemi- classroom and office space, as well as high quality laborato-
cal engineering are extremely broad, and encompass all ries for undergraduate and graduate research. Our honors un-
technologies and industries where chemical processing is uti- dergraduate research program is open to highly qualified
lized in any form. Students with baccalaureate (B.S.) Chemi- students, and provides our undergraduates with the opportu-
cal Engineering or Chemical and Biochemical Engineering nity to carry out independent research, or to join a graduate
degrees from CSM can find employment in many diverse research team. This program has been highly successful and
fields, including: advanced materials synthesis and process- Mines undergraduate chemical engineering students have
ing, product and process research and development, food and won several national competitions and awards based on re-
pharmaceutical processing and synthesis, biochemical and search conducted while pursuing their baccalaureate degree.
biomedical materials and products, microelectronics manu- The program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in
facturing, petroleum and petrochemical processing, and Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Ac-
process and product design. creditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engi-
neering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700.

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 The program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in students are encouraged to get more information from their
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering is not currently ac- advisor and/or the current faculty member in charge of Grad-
credited, but accreditation will be sought and retroactively uate Affairs.
applied immediately after the first student graduates from
Curriculum
this new program.
The chemical engineering curriculum is structured accord-
Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of ing to the goals outlined above. Accordingly, the program of
Science in Chemical Engineering) and Bachelor study is organized to include 3 semesters of science and gen-
of Science in Chemical and Biochemical eral engineering fundamentals followed by 5 semesters of
Engineering) chemical engineering fundamentals and applications. An op-
In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa- tional ‘track’ system is introduced at the junior year which al-
tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and lows students to structure free electives into one of several
the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the Chemical Engineering specialty applications areas. Courses in the chemical engi-
Program at CSM has established the following program edu- neering portion of the curriculum may be categorized accord-
cational objectives: ing to the following general system.
u Our graduates will enter the workforce and demon- A. Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
strate a high-quality basic education in chemical and The following courses represent the basic knowledge com-
biochemical engineering fundamentals including chem- ponent of the chemical engineering curriculum at CSM.
istry, physics, biology, mathematics, and related engi- 1. Mass and Energy Balances (ChEN201)
neering sciences; 2. Fluid Mechanics (ChEN307)
u Our graduates will demonstrate the knowledge and 3. Heat Transfer (ChEN308)
skills required to apply engineering fundamentals to the 4. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (ChEN357)
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of conventional 5. Mass Transfer (ChEN375)
areas of chemical engineering such as energy and 6. Transport Phenomena (ChEN430)
chemical production and emerging areas such as bio-
chemical engineering; and
B. Chemical Engineering Applications
The following courses are applications-oriented courses
u Our graduates will develop personally to ensure a life-
that build on the student’s basic knowledge of science and
time of professional success and an appreciation for the
engineering fundamentals:
ethical and social responsibilities of chemical engineer-
ing and world citizen. 1. Unit Operations Laboratory (ChEN312 and 313)
2. Reaction Engineering (ChEN418)
Combined Baccalaureate/Masters Degree Program 3. Process Dynamics and Control (ChEN403)
The Chemical Engineering Department offers the opportu-
4. Chemical Engineering Design (ChEN402)
nity to begin work on a Master of Science (with or without
5. Bioprocess Engineering (ChEN460)
thesis) while completing the requirements of the Bachelor's
6. Chemical Engineering Technical Electives
degree. These combined BS/MS degrees are designed to
allow undergraduates engaged in research to apply their ex- C. Chemical Engineering Elective Tracks
perience to an advanced degree. Students may take graduate Students in chemical engineering may elect to structure
courses during their undergraduate careers and have them free electives into a formal Minor program of study (18 hours
count towards their graduate degree. The requirements for of coursework), an Area of Special Interest (12 hours) or a
the MS degree consist of the four core graduate courses Specialty Track in Chemical Engineering (9 hours). Minors
(ChEN507, ChEN509, ChEN516, and ChEN518) and 18 and ASIs can be developed by the student in a variety of
other credits. It is expected that a student would be able to different areas and programs as approved by the student’s
complete both degrees in 5-5 1/2 years. To take advantage of advisor and the Heads of the relevant sponsoring academic
the combined program, students should be engaged in re- programs. Specialty tracks in Chemical Engineering are
search and taking some graduate coursework during their available in the following areas:
senior year. The application process and requirements are Microelectronics
identical to our normal masters degree programs. Applica- Bioengineering and Life Sciences
tions may be completed on-line and require 3 letters of rec- Polymers and Materials
ommendation, a statement of purpose, and completion of the Molecular Modeling
graduate record exam (GRE). For students who intend to Environmental
begin the BS/MS program in Fall, applications are due by Energy
April 1st. The deadline is Nov. 1st for students intending to Business and Economics
enroll in the Winter semester. Students must have a GPA
Details on recommended courses for each of these tracks
greater than 3.0 to be considered for the program. Interested
can be obtained from the student’s academic advisor.

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Requirements (Chemical Engineering) Requirements (Chemical and Biochemical Engineering)
Freshman Year Freshman Year
Chemical Engineering students take the common core except they Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Students take the common
take Biological and Environmental Systems (BELS101) rather core except they take Biological and Environmental Systems
than Earth and Environmental Systems (SYGN101) (BELS101) rather than Earth and Environmental Systems
(SYGN101)
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
MATH213 Calculus for Scientists &
MATH213 Calculus for Scientists
Engn’rs III 4 4
& Engn'rs III 4 4
PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5
PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5
DCGN210 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3
DCGN210 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3
CHGN221 Organic Chemistry I 3 3
CHGN221 Organic Chemistry I 3 3
CHGN223 Organic Chemistry Lab I 3 1
CHGN223 Organic Chemistry Lab I 3 1
PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
Total 16
Total 16
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
ChEN201 Mass and Energy Balances 3 3
ChEN201 Mass and Energy Balances 3 3
ChEN202 Chemical Process Principles Lab 1 1
ChEN202 Chemical Process Principles Lab 1 1
CHGN222 Organic Chemistry II 3 3
CHGN222 Organic Chemistry II 3 3
EPIC251 Design II 2 3 3
EPIC251 Introduction to BCE Design 2 3 3
PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
Total 16.5
Total 16.5
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
CHGN351 Physical Chemistry I 3 3 4
CHGN351 Physical Chemistry I 3 3 4
ChEN307 Fluid Mechanics 3 3
ChEN307 Fluid Mechanics 3 3
ChEN357 Chemical. Eng. Thermodynamics 3 3
ChEN357 Chemical. Eng. Thermodynamics 3 3
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
Elective* 3 3
Elective 3 3
Total 16
Total 16
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
ChEN358 Chemical. Eng. Thermodynamics Lab 3 1
ChEN358 Chemical. Eng. Thermodynamics Lab 3 1
CHGN353 Physical Chemistry II 3 3 4
ChEN375 Chemical Eng. Mass Transfer 3 3
ChEN375 Chemical Eng. Mass Transfer 3 3
ChEN308 Chemical Eng. Heat Transfer 3 3
ChEN308 Chemical Eng. Heat Transfer 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective I 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective I 3 3
CHGN428 Intro. Biochemistry 3 3
Elective* 3 3
CHGN462 Microbiology 3 3
Total 17
Total 16
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
ChEN312/313 Unit Operations Laboratory 6 6
ChEN312/313 Unit Operations Laboratory 6 6
Total 6
Total 6
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
ChEN418 Reaction Engineering 3 3
ChEN418 Reaction Engineering 3 3
ChEN430 Transport Phenomena 3 3
ChEN430 Transport Phenomena 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective II 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective II 3 3
Electives* 6 6
ChEN460 Bioprocess Engineering 3 3
Total 15
ChEN461 Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory 3 1
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Elective 3 3
ChEN402 Chemical Engineering Design 3 3 Total 16
ChEN403 Process Dynamics and Control 3 3
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective III 3 3
ChEN402 Chemical Engineering Design 3 3
ChEN421 Engineering Economics 3 3
ChEN403 Process Dynamics and Control 3 3
Elective* 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective III 3 3
Total 15
ChEN421 Engineering Economics 3 3
Degree total 134.5 Elective 3 3
*Two of the electives must be Chemical Engineering courses, one at Total 15
the 400 level. Degree total 134.5

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Description of Courses ChEN311/MTGN311. STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS
Principles of crystallography and crystal chemistry. Charac-
Sophomore Year
terization of crystalline materials using X-ray diffraction
ChEN200. COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN
techniques. Applications to include compound identification,
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Fundamentals of computer
lattice parameter measurement, orientation of single crystals
programming as applied to the solution of chemical engineer-
and crystal structure determination. Laboratory experiments
ing problems. Introduction to Visual Basic, computational
to supplement the lectures. Prerequisites: PHGN200
methods and algorithm development. Prerequisite:
MATH112 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- ChEN312/313. UNIT OPERATIONS LABORATORY 
ter hours. Summer Session (WI) Principles of mass, energy, and momen-
tum transport as applied to laboratory-scale processing equip-
ChEN201. MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES (II)
ment. Written and oral communications skills. Aspects of
Introduction to the principles of conservation of mass and en-
group dynamics, teamwork, and critical thinking. Prerequi-
ergy. Applications to chemical processing systems. Relevant
site: ChEN201, ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, ChEN375,
aspects of computer-aided process simulation. Corequisites:
EPIC251. 6 hours lab; 6 semester hours.
DCGN209 or DCGN210; ChEN202, MATH225 or consent
of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ChEN334/MTGN334. CHEMICAL PROCESSING OF
MATERIALS Development and application of fundamental
ChEN202. CHEMICAL PROCESS PRINCIPLES LABORA-
principles related to the processing of metals and materials
TORY (II) Laboratory measurements dealing with the first
by thermochemical and aqueous and fused salt electrochemi-
and second laws of thermodynamics, calculation and analysis
cal/chemical routes. The course material is presented within
of experimental results, professional report writing. Introduc-
the framework of a formalism that examines the physical
tion to computer-aided process simulation. Prerequisites:
chemistry, thermodynamics, reaction mechanisms and kinet-
DCGN210 or DCGN209; corequisites: ChEN201, MATH225
ics inherent to a wide selection of chemical-processing sys-
or consent of instructor. 3 hours laboratory; 1 credit hour.
tems. This general formalism provides for a transferable
ChEN250. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEER- knowledge-base to other systems not specifically covered in
ING ANALYSIS AND DESIGN Introduction to chemical the course. Prerequisite: ChEN357. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
process industries and how analysis and design concepts ter hours.
guide the development of new processes and products. Use
ChEN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Cooperative
of simple mathematical models to describe the performance
work/education experience involving employment of a chem-
of common process building blocks including pumps, heat
ical engineering nature in an internship spanning at least one
exchangers, chemical reactors, and separators. Prerequisites:
academic semester. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 to 3
Concurrent enrollment in DCGN 210 or consent of instruc-
semester hours. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours.
tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ChEN350. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
ChEN272/MTGN272. PARTICULATE MATERIALS PRO-
Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite:
CESSING Summer session. Characterization and produc-
junior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
tion of particles. Physical and interfacial phenomena
associated with particulate processes. Applications to metal ChEN351. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
and ceramic power processing. Laboratory projects and Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite:
plant visits. Prerequisites: DCGN210 or DCGN209 and junior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
PHGN200. 3 weeks; 3 semester hours. ChEN357. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Junior Year THERMODYNAMICS (I) Fundamentals of thermodynam-
ChEN307. FLUID MECHANICS (I) Theory and application ics for application to chemical engineering processes and
of momentum transport and fluid flow in chemical engineer- systems. Phase and reaction equilibria. Relevant aspects of
ing. Fundamentals of microscopic phenomena and applica- computer-aided process simulation. Integrated laboratory ex-
tion to macroscopic systems. Relevant aspects of periments. Prerequisite: DCGN210 or DCGN209,
computer-aided process simulation. Prerequisite: MATH225, MATH225, grade of C or higher in ChEN201 or consent of
grade of C or higher in ChEN201. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
hours. ChEN348/MTGN348. MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVELOP-
ChEN308. HEAT TRANSFER (II) Theory and applications MENT (WI) Introduction to the relationships between mi-
of energy transport: conduction, convection and radiation. crostructure and properties of materials, with emphasis on
Fundamentals of microscopic phenomena and application to metals. Fundamentals of imperfections in crystalline materi-
macroscopic systems. Relevant aspects of computer-aided als, phase equlibria, recrystallization and grain growth,
process simulation. Prerequisite: MATH225, grade of C or strengthening mechanisms, and phase transformations. Labo-
higher in ChEN307 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; ratory sessions devoted to experiments illustrating the funda-
3 semester hours.
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mentals presented in the lectures. Prerequisites: MTGN311 CHGN221, ChEN201, ChEN357, ChEN375, or consent of
and ChEN357. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ChEN358. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ChEN415/CHGN430/MLGN530. POLYMER SCIENCE
THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY Laboratory meas- AND TECHNOLOGY Chemistry and thermodynamics of
urement, calculation and analysis of physical properties, polymers and polymer solutions. Reaction engineering of
phase equilibria and reaction equilibria and their application polymerization. Characterization techniques based on solu-
to chemical engineering. Relevant aspects of computer-aided tion properties. Materials science of polymers in varying
simulation. Prerequisites: DCGN210 or DCGN209, physical states. Processing operations for polymeric materi-
ChEN201, MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours labo- als and use in separations. Prerequisite: CHGN221,
ratory; 1 semester hour. MATH225, ChEN357, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
ChEN375. MASS TRANSFER (II) Fundamentals of stage- ture; 3 semester hours.
wise and diffusional mass transport with applications to ChEN416. POLYMER ENGINEERING AND TECH-
chemical engineering systems and processes. Relevant as- NOLOGY Polymer fluid mechanics, polymer rheological
pects of computer-aided process simulation. Prerequisite: response, and polymer shape forming. Definition and
Grade of C or higher in ChEN357, or consent of instructor. 3 measurement of material properties. Interrelationships
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. between response functions and correlation of data and
ChEN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEER- material response. Theoretical approaches for prediction of
ING Topical courses in chemical engineering of special inter- polymer properties. Processing operations for polymeric
est. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 to 6 semester hours. materials; melt and flow instabilities. Prerequisite: ChEN307,
Repeatable for credit under different titles. MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
ter hours.
ChEN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or
special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to ChEN418. REACTION ENGINEERING (WI) Applications
be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member. of the fundamentals of thermodynamics, physical chemistry,
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department head, sub- and organic chemistry to the engineering of reactive processes.
mission of “Independent Study” form to CSM Registrar. 1 to Reactor design; acquisition and analysis of rate data; hetero-
6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit. geneous catalysis. Relevant aspects of computer-aided
process simulation. Prerequisite: ChEN201, ChEN307,
Senior Year ChEN308, ChEN357, MATH225, CHGN221, CHGN351,
ChEN402. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN (II) (WI) or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Advanced computer-aided process simulation and process
optimization. Prerequisite: ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, ChEN420. MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL
ChEN375, or consent of instructor. Co-requisite: ChEN418, ENGINEERING Formulation and solution of chemical engi-
ChEN421. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. neering problems using numerical solution methods within
the Excel and MathCAD environments. Setup and numerical
ChEN403. PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL (II) solution of ordinary and partial differential equations for typ-
Mathematical modeling and analysis of transient systems. ical chemical engineering systems and transport processes. .
Applications of control theory to response of dynamic Prerequisite: MATH225, DCGN209 or DCGN210,
chemical engineering systems and processes. Prerequisite: ChEN307, ChEN357, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
ChEN201, ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN375, MATH225, or ture; 3 semester hours.
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ChEN421/EBGN321. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS Eco-
ChEN408. NATURAL GAS PROCESSING (II) Application nomic analysis of engineering processes and systems. Inter-
of chemical engineering principles to the processing of natu- est, annuity, present value, depreciation, cost accounting,
ral gas. Emphasis on using thermodynamics and mass trans- investment accounting and financing of engineering enter-
fer operations to analyze existing plants. Relevant aspects of prises along with taxation, market evaluation and break-even
computer-aided process simulation. Prerequisites: analysis. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture;
CHGN221, ChEN201, ChEN307, ChEN308, ChEN357, 3 semester hours.
ChEN375, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semes-
ter hours. ChEN430. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA Theory and chem-
ical engineering applications of momentum, heat, and mass
ChEN409. PETROLEUM PROCESSES (I) Application of transport. Set up and solution of problems involving equa-
chemical engineering principles to petroleum refining. tions of motion and energy. Prerequisite: ChEN307,
Thermodynamics and reaction engineering of complex ChEN308, ChEN357, ChEN375, MATH225, or consent of
hydrocarbon systems. Relevant aspects of computer-aided instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
process simulation for complex mixtures. Prerequisite:
ChEN435/PHGN435. INTERDISCIPLINARY MICRO-
ELECTRONICS PROCESSING LABORATORY (II)
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Application of science and engineering principles to the of instructor. Co-requisite, CHEN460. 1 credit hour; 3 hours
design, fabrication, and testing of microelectronic devices. laboratory.
Emphasis on specific unit operations and the interrelation ChEN470/BELS470. INTRODUCTION TO MICROFLU-
among processing steps. Prerequisites: Senior standing in IDICS (I) This course introduces the basic principles and ap-
PHGN, ChEN, MTGN, or EGGN. Consent of instructor. Due plications of microfluidic systems. Concepts related to
to lab space the enrollment is limited to 20 students. 1.5 microscale fluid mechanics, transport, physics, and biology
hours lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 semester hours. are presented. To gain familiarity with small-scale systems,
ChEN440. MOLECULAR PERSPECTIVES IN students are provided with the opportunity to design, fabri-
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Applications of statistical and cate, and test a simple microfluidic device. Prerequisites:
quantum mechanics to understanding and prediction of ChEN307 (or equivalent) and DCGN210 (or equivalent) or
equilibrium and transport properties and processes. Relations permission of instructor. 3 semester hours.
between microscopic properties of materials and systems to ChEN480. NATURAL GAS HYDRATES (I) The purpose of
macroscopic behavior. Prerequisite: ChEN307, ChEN308, this class is to learn about clathrate hydrates, using two of the
ChEN357, ChEN375, CHGN351 and 353, CHGN221 and instructor's books, (1) Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases,
222, MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; Third Edition (2008) co-authored by C.A.Koh, and (2) Hy-
3 semester hours drate Engineering, (2000). Using a basis of these books, and
ChEN450. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH accompanying programs, we have abundant resources to act
Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite: as professionals who are always learning. 3 hours lecture; 3
senior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours. semester hours.
ChEN451. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ChEN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite: ChEN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEER-
senior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours. ING Topical courses in chemical engineering of special inter-
ChEN460. BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING (I) The analysis est. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; 1 to 6 semester hours.
and design of biochemical unit operations and processes used Repeatable for credit under different titles.
in conjunction with bioreactors are investigated in this ChEN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or
course. Industrial enzyme technologies are developed and ex- special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to
plored. A strong focus is on the basic processes for producing be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member.
bioethanol and biodiesel. Biochemical systems for organic Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department head, sub-
oxidation and fermentation and inorganic oxidation and re- mission of “Independent Study” form to CSM Registrar. 1 to
duction will be presented. Prerequisites: ChEN375, 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
CHGN428, and CHGN462 or consent of the instructor. 3
hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN461. BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORA-
TORY. LABORATORY(I) The measurement, calculation
and analysis of processes including separations and reaction
equilibria and their application to biochemical engineering.
Relevant aspects of computer-aided process simulation. Pre-
requisites: CHEN375, CHGN428 and CHGN462 or consent

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Chemistry and materials and renewable energy. They work in academic en-
vironments, high-tech start-ups, and research and develop-
Geochemistry ment laboratories associated with practically every advanced
technological field including medicine, computing, energy,
DANIEL M. KNAUSS, Professor and Department Head agriculture, and biotechnology.
MARK E. EBERHART, Professor
PATRICK MACCARTHY, Professor The B.S. degree program in chemistry is approved by the
KENT J. VOORHEES, Professor American Chemical Society (ACS) and is designed to edu-
SCOTT W. COWLEY, Associate Professor cate professionals for the varied career opportunities this cen-
KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, Associate Professor (also Geology & tral scientific discipline affords. The curricula are therefore
Geological Engineering) founded in rigorous fundamental science complemented by
JAMES F. RANVILLE, Associate Professor application of these principles to the minerals, energy, mate-
RYAN RICHARDS, Associate Professor
rials, or environmental fields. For example, specific curricu-
E. CRAIG SIMMONS, Associate Professor
lar tracks emphasizing environmental chemistry or
BETTINA M. VOELKER, Associate Professor
KIM R. WILLIAMS, Associate Professor biochemistry are offered along with a more flexible chem-
DAVID T. WU, Associate Professor (also Chemical Engineering) istry track that can be tailored to optimize preparation consis-
STEPHEN G. BOYES, Assistant Professor tent with students' individual career goals. Those aspiring to
MATTHEW C. POSEWITZ, Assistant Professor enter Ph.D. programs in chemistry are encouraged to include
ARNOLD B. TAMAYO, Assistant Professor undergraduate research beyond the minimum required among
YONGAN YANG, Assistant Professor their elective hours. Others interested in industrial chemistry
MARK SEGER, Lecturer choose area of special interest courses in chemical engineer-
ED A. DEMPSEY, Instructor ing or metallurgy, for example. A significant number of stu-
YUAN YANG, Research Assistant Professor
dents complete degrees in both chemistry and chemical
RAMON E. BISQUE, Professor Emeritus
engineering as an excellent preparation for industrial careers.
STEPHEN R. DANIEL, Professor Emeritus
DEAN W. DICKERHOOF, Professor Emeritus The instructional and research laboratories located in
KENNETH W. EDWARDS, Professor Emeritus Coolbaugh Hall are state-of-the-art facilities with modern in-
GEORGE H. KENNEDY, Professor Emeritus strumentation for synthesis and characterization of molecules
RONALD W. KLUSMAN, Professor Emeritus and materials. Instrumentation includes: gas chromatographs
DONALD LANGMUIR, Professor Emeritus (GC), high-performance liquid chromatographs (HPLC), in-
GEORGE B. LUCAS, Professor Emeritus
ductively-coupled-plasma-atomic emission spectrometers
DONALD L. MACALADY, Professor Emeritus
MICHAEL J. PAVELICH, Professor Emeritus
(ICP-AES), field-flow fractionation (FFF) equipment, mass
MAYNARD SLAUGHTER, Professor Emeritus spectrometry equipment (MS, GC/MS, GC/MS/MS, PY/MS,
THOMAS R. WILDEMAN, Professor Emeritus PY/GC/MS, SFC/MS, MALDI-TOF), 400 MHz and 500
JOHN T. WILLIAMS, Professor Emeritus MHz nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers (NMR), in-
ROBERT D. WITTERS, Professor Emeritus frared spectrometers (FTIR), ultraviolet-visible (UV) spec-
CHARLES W. STARKS, Associate Professor Emeritus trometers, thermogravimetric analyzers (TGA), differential
scanning calorimeters (DSC), and others including equip-
Program Description ment for microscopy, light scattering, and elemental analysis.
Chemistry is the field of science associated with atoms and
molecules. It focuses on the behavior and properties of mat- Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of
ter, the relationship of energy with the bond-forming and Science in Chemistry)
bond-breaking reactions that dictate chemical processes, and In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa-
the creation of new substances. Chemistry is the primary tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and
field that deals with nanoscience and nanotechnology. It is the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the B.S. curricula in chem-
often considered the central science, linking the physical sci- istry are designed to:
ences with engineering, medicine, and life sciences. The sub- u Impart mastery of chemistry fundamentals;
ject of chemistry is typically broken into more focused u Develop ability to apply chemistry fundamentals in
disciplines, including organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, solving open-ended problems;
theoretical chemistry, computational chemistry, biochemistry, u Impart knowledge of and ability to use modern tools of
physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and analytical chem- chemical analysis and synthesis;
istry. A degree in chemistry examines these topics to pro- u Develop ability to locate and use pertinent information
mote a fundamental understanding of the world and an from the chemical literature;
application toward technological problems. Professional u Develop ability to interpret and use experimental data
chemists apply their knowledge in many different areas rang- for chemical systems;
ing from environmental processes to the development of new

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 u Develop ability to effectively communicate in both tional spectra, term symbols, atomic and molecular
written and oral formats; electronic spectra, magnetic spectroscopy, Raman spec-
u Prepare students for entry to and success in profes- troscopy, multiphoton selection rules, lasers), statistical
sional careers; thermodynamics (ensembles, partition functions, Ein-
u Prepare students for entry to and success in graduate stein crystals, Debye crystals), group theory, surface
programs; and chemistry, X-ray crystallography, electron diffraction,
u Prepare students for responsible contribution to society. dielectric constants, dipole moments, and elements of
computational chemistry.
Curriculum
The B.S. chemistry curricula, in addition to the strong Laboratory and communication skills
basis provided by the common core, contain three compo- u Analytical methods - gravimetry, titrimetry, sample dis-
nents: chemistry fundamentals, laboratory and communica- solution, quantitative spectroscopy, GC, HPLC,
tion skills, and applications courses. GC/MS, potentiometry, NMR, AA, ICP-AES
Chemistry fundamentals u Synthesis techniques - batch reactor assembly, inert-at-
u Analytical chemistry - sampling, method selection, sta- mosphere manipulations, vacuum line methods,
tistical data analysis, error sources, theory of operation high-temperature methods, high-pressure methods,
of analytical instruments (atomic and molecular spec- distillation, recrystallization, extraction, sublimation,
troscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic reso- chromatographic purification, product identification
nance spectroscopy, chromatography and other u Physical measurements - refractometry, viscometry,
separation methods, electroanalytical methods, and colligative properties, FTIR, NMR
thermal methods), calibration, standardization, stoi-
u Information retrieval - Chemical Abstracts on-line
chiometry of analysis, equilibrium and kinetic princi-
searching, CA registry numbers, Beilstein, Gmelin,
ples in analysis.
handbooks, organic syntheses, organic reactions, inor-
u Inorganic chemistry - atomic structure and periodicity, ganic syntheses, primary sources, ACS Style Guide
crystal lattice structure, molecular geometry and bond-
u Reporting - lab notebook, experiment and research re-
ing (VSEPR, Lewis structures, VB and MO theory,
ports, technical oral reports
bond energies and lengths), metals structure and prop-
erties, acid-base theories, main-group element chem- u Communication - scientific reviews, seminar presenta-
istry, coordination chemistry, term symbols, ligand tions, publication of research results
field theory, spectra and magnetism of complexes, Applications
organometallic chemistry, and nanomaterials chemistry u Elective courses - application of chemistry fundamen-
and design. tals in chemistry elective courses or courses in another
u Organic chemistry - bonding and structure, structure- discipline; e.g. chemical engineering, environmental
physical property relationships, reactivity-structure re- science, materials science
lationships, reaction mechanisms (nucleophilic and u Internship - summer or semester experience in an in-
electrophilic substitution, addition, elimination, radical dustrial or governmental organization working on real-
reactions, rearrangements, redox reactions, photochem- world problems
ical reactions, and metal-mediated reactions), chemical
u Undergraduate research-open-ended problem solving in
kinetics, catalysis, major classes of compounds and
the context of a research project
their reactions, and design of synthetic pathways.
u Physical chemistry - thermodynamics (energy, enthalpy, Degree Requirements (Chemistry Track)
entropy, equilibrium constants, free energy, chemical The B.S. curricula in chemistry are outlined below.
potential, non-ideal systems, standard states, activity, Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
phase rule, phase equilibria, phase diagrams), electro- MATH213 Calculus for Scientists & Engn’rs III 4 4
chemistry, kinetic theory (Maxwell-Boltzmann distri- PHGN200 Physics II 2 4 4.5
DCGN209 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3
bution, collision frequency, effusion, heat capacity,
CHGN221 Organic Chemistry I 3 3
equipartition of energy), kinetics (microscopic re- CHGN223 Organic Chemistry I Lab 3 1
versibility, relaxation processes, mechanisms and rate PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
laws, collision and absolute rate theories), quantum Total 16
mechanics (Schroedinger equations, operators and ma-
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
trix elements, particle-in-a-box, simple harmonic oscil- SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
lator, rigid rotor, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
hydrogen wave functions, spin, Pauli principle, LCAO CHGN222 Organic Chemistry II 3 3
method), spectroscopy (dipole selection rules, rota- CHGN224 Organic Chemistry II Lab 3 1

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MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3 Organic Chemistry II 3 3CHGN224
CHGN335 Instrumental Analysis 3 3 Organic Chemistry II Lab 3 1
PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5 MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3CHGN335
Total 16.5 Instrumental Analysis 3 3PAGN202
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Physical Education IV 2 0.5
CHGN336 Analytical Chemistry 3 3 Total 16.5
CHGN337 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 3 1 Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab.sem.hrs.
CHGN341 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 3 CHGN336 Analytical Chemistry 3 3
CHGN351 Physical Chemistry I 3 3 4 CHGN337 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 3 1
CHGN395 Introduction to Undergraduate Research 3 1 CHGN341 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 3CHGN351
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3 Physical Chemistry I 3 3 4
Free elective 3 3 CHGN395 Introduction to Undergraduate Research 3 1
Total 18 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Environmental Elective 3 3
CHGN353 Physical Chemistry II 3 3 4 Total 18
CHGN323 Qualitative Organic Analysis 1 3 2 Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
CHGN428 Biochemistry 3 3 CHGN353 Physical Chemistry II 3 34
Technical Elective 3 3 CHGN323 Qualitative Organic Analysis 1 32
Technical Elective 3 3 CHGN428 Biochemistry 3 3
Total 15 Environmental Elective 3 3
Junior-Senior Year Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs. Technical Elective 3 3
CHGN490 Synthesis & Characterization 18 6 Total 15
Total 6 Junior-Senior Year Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. CHGN490 Synthesis & Characterization 18 6
CHGN495 Research 9 3 Total 6
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3 Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
CHGN401 Theoretical Inorganic Chem. 3 3 CHGN495 Research 9 3
Technical elective 3 3 Environmental Elective 3 3
Technical elective 3 3 Environmental Elective 3 3
Total 15 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Free elective 3 3
CHGN495 Undergraduate Research 6 2 Total 15
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3 Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Technical elective 3 3 CHGN495 Undergraduate Research 6 2
Free elective 3 3 CHGN410 Surface Chemistry 3 3
Free elective 3 3 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3
Total 14 CHGN403 Environmental Chemistry 3 3
Degree Total 133.5 Free elective 3 3
Technical Electives are courses in any technical field. Examples of Total 14
possible electives that will be recommended to students are: Degree Total 133.5
SYGN202; SYGN203; ChEN201; PHGN300; EBGN305, Biochemistry Track
EBGN306, EBGN310, EBGN311, EBGN312;,BELS301/ESGN301, Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
BELS302/ESGN302; ESGN353; GEGN206; GEOL 311; MATH213 Calculus for Scientists & Engn'rs III 4 4
MATH323; MATH332 MNGN210; MTGN311; PEGN102; PHGN200 Physics II 2 4 4.5
PHGN419; CHGN430; CHGN462 DCGN209 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3
Environmental Chemistry Track CHGN221 Organic Chemistry I 3 3
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. CHGN223 Organic Chemistry I Lab 3 1
MATH213 Calculus for Scientists & Engn'rs III 4 4 PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
PHGN200 Physics II 2 4 4.5 Total 16
DCGN209 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3 Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
CHGN221 Organic Chemistry I 3 3 SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
CHGN223 Organic Chemistry I Lab 3 1 EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5 CHGN222 Organic Chemistry II 3 3
Total 16 CHGN224 Organic Chemistry II Lab 3 1
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3EBGN201 CHGN335 Instrumental Analysis 3 3
Principles of Economics 3 3CHGN222 PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
Total 16.5
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Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Description of Courses
BELS301 General Biology I 3 3
BELS311 General Biology I Lab 3 1 CHGN111. INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY (S) Introduc-
CHGN336 Analytical Chemistry 3 3 tory college chemistry. Elementary atomic structure and the
CHGN337 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 3 1 periodic chart, chemical bonding, chemical bonding, chemi-
CHGN341 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 3 cal reactions and stoichiometry of chemi cal reactions, chem-
CHGN351 Physical Chemistry I 3 4 ical equilibrium, thermochemistry, and properties of gases.
CHGN395 Introduction to Undergraduate Research 3 1 Must not be used for elective credit. Does not apply toward
Total 16 undergraduate degree or g.p.a. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. lab; 3 semester hours.
CHGN353 Physical Chemistry II 3 3 4
CHGN121. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I (I, II) Study
CHGN323 Qualitative Organic Analysis 1 3 2
of matter and energy based on atomic structure, correlation
CHGN428 Biochemistry I 3 3
BELS303 General Biology II 3 3 of properties of elements with position in periodic chart,
BELS313 General Biology II Lab 3 1 chemical bonding, geometry of molecules, phase changes,
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3 stoichiometry, solution chemistry, gas laws, and thermo-
Total 16 chemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. Ap-
Junior-Senior Year Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs. proved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer.
CHGN490 Synthesis & Characterization 18 6 Equivalency for GT-SC1.
Total 6 CHGN122. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II (I, II, S)
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Continuation of CHGN121 concentrating on chemical kinetics,
CHGN401 Theoretical Inorganic Chem. 3 3 thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic nomenclature,
CHGN429 Biochemistry II 3 3 and chemical equilibrium (acid- base, solubility, complexa-
CHGN495 Undergraduate Research 9 3 tion, and redox). Laboratory experiments emphasizing quan-
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3 titative chemical measurements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or
Technical Elective 3 3
better in CHGN121. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab, 4 semester
Total 15
hours.
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
CHGN495 Undergraduate Research 6 2 CHGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (I, II) Pilot
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3 course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special
Free elective 3 3 interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is
Free elective 3 3 offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable
Free elective 3 3 credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under differ-
Total 14 ent titles.
Degree Total 132.5 CHGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
Possible technical electives that will be recommended to students search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
are: CHGN403, CHGN462, BELS 321, BELS402, BELS404 member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
Chemistry Minor and ASI Programs ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
No specific course sequences are suggested for students dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
wishing to include chemistry minors or areas of special inter- Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
est in their programs. Rather, those students should consult credit.
with the CHGC department head (or designated faculty CHGN221. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (I, S) Structure,
member) to design appropriate sequences. For the purpose properties, and reactions of the important classes of organic
of completing a minor in Chemistry, the Organic Chemistry compounds, introduction to reaction mechanisms. Prerequi-
sequence is exempt from the 100-200 level limit. sites: Grade of C or better in CHGN122. 3 hours lecture; 3
ASI programs include Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, En- semester hours.
vironmental Chemistry, and Biochemistry. Refer to the main CHGN222. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (II, S) Continuation
ASI section of the Bulletin for applicable rules for Areas of of CHGN221. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in
Special Interest. CHGN221. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHGN223. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
(I,II, S) Laboratory exercises including purification tech-
niques, synthesis, and characterization. Experiments are de-
signed to support concepts presented in the CHGN221.
Students are introduced to Green Chemistry principles and
methods of synthesis and the use of computational software.

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Prerequisites: CHGN221 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours CHGN341. DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (I)
laboratory, 1 semester hour. The chemistry of the elements and periodic trends in reactiv-
CHGN224. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY ity discussed in relation to the preparation and use of inor-
(II, S) Laboratory exercises using more advanced synthesis ganic chemicals in industry and the environment.
techniques. Experiments are designed to support concepts Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in both CHGN222 and
presented in CHGN222. Prerequisites: CHGN221, DCGN209. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHGN223, and CHGN222 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours CHGN351. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: A MOLECULAR
laboratory, 1 semester hour. PERSPECTIVE I (I) A study of chemical systems from a
CHGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (I, II) Pilot molecular physical chemistry perspective. Includes an intro-
course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special duction to quantum mechanics, atoms and molecules, spec-
interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is troscopy, bonding and symmetry, and an introduction to
offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable modern computational chemistry. Prerequisite: MATH225;
credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under differ- PHGN200; Grade of C or better in both CHGN 122 and
ent titles. DCGN 209 or DCGN 210. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours labora-
tory; 4 semester hours.
CHGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty CHGN353. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: A MOLECULAR
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- PERSPECTIVE II (II) A continuation of CHGN351. Includes
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- statistical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical reac-
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the tion mechanisms, electrochemistry, and selected additional
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for topics. Prerequisite: CHGN351. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab-
credit. oratory; 4 semester hours.

CHGN323. QUALITATIVE ORGANIC ANALYSIS AND CHGN395. INTRODUCTION TO UNDERGRADUATE

APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY (II) Identification, separation RESEARCH (I) (WI) Introduction to Undergraduate Re-
and purification of organic compounds including use of mod- search is designed to prepare students to pursue their senior
ern physical and instrumental methods. Prerequisite: research projects prior to enrollment in CHGN495 (Under-
CHGN222, CHGN224. 1 hour lecture; 3 hours lab; 2 semes- graduate Research). Students will attend lectures and re-
ter hours. search presentations, the student, in consultation with their
research advisor, will select a research area, perform litera-
CHGN335. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS (II) Principles ture research, design a research project and prepare a re-
of AAS, AES, Visible-UV, IR, NMR, XRF, XRD, XPS, elec- search proposal. Prerequisites: Completion of the chemistry
tron, and mass spectroscopy; gas and liquid chromatography; curriculum through the Spring semester of the sophomore
data interpretation. Prerequisite: DCGN209, MATH112. year or permission of the department head. Credit: 1 semester
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. hour.
CHGN336. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (I) Theory and CHGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (I, II) Pilot
techniques of gravimetry, titrimetry (acid-base, complexo- course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special
metric, redox, precipitation), electrochemical analysis, chem- interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is
ical separations; statistical evaluation of data. Prerequisite: offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable
DCGN209. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under differ-
CHGN337. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ent titles.
LABORATORY (I) (WI) Laboratory exercises emphasizing CHGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
sample preparation and instrumental methods of analysis. search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
Prerequisite: CHGN336 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
lab; 1 semester hour. ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
CHGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) Super- dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
vised, full-time, chemistry-related employment for a continu- Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
ous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific credit.
educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second se- CHGN401. THEORETICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (II)
mester sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point aver- Periodic properties of the elements. Bonding in ionic and
age of at least 2.00. 0 to 3 semester hours. Cooperative metallic crystals. Acid-base theories. Inorganic stereochem-
Education credit does not count toward graduation except istry. Nonaqueous solvents. Coordination chemistry and lig-
under special conditions. and field theory. Prerequisite: CHGN341 or consent of
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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CHGN402. BONDING THEORY AND SYMMETRY (II) CHGN462/CHGC562/ESGN580. MICROBIOLOGY AND
Introduction to valence bond and molecular orbital theories, THE ENVIRONMENT (II) This course will cover the basic
symmetry; introduction to group theory; applications of fundamentals of microbiology, such as structure and function
group theory and symmetry concepts to molecular orbital and of procaryotic versus eucaryotic cells; viruses; classification
ligand field theories. Prerequisite: CHGN341 or consent of of micro-organisms; microbial metabolism, energetics, genet-
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ics, growth and diversity, microbial interactions with plants,
CHGN403/ESGN403. INTRODUCTION TO animals, and other microbes. Additional topics covered will
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (II) Processes by which include various aspects of environmental microbiology such
natural and anthropogenic chemicals interact, react and are as global biogeochemical cycles, bioleaching, bioremedia-
transformed and redistributed in various environmental com- tion, and wastewater treatment. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
partments. Air, soil and aqueous (fresh and saline surface and structor 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
groundwaters) environments are covered, along with special- CHGN475. COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY (II) This
ized environments such as waste treatment facilities and the class provides a survey of techniques of computational chem-
upper atmosphere. Prerequisites: SYGN101, DCGN209, istry, including quantum mechanics (both Hartree-Fock and
CHGN222. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. density functional approaches) and molecular dynamics. Em-
CHGN410/MLGN510. SURFACE CHEMISTRY (II) Intro- phasis is given to the integration of these techniques with ex-
duction to colloid systems, capillarity, surface tension and perimental programs of molecular design and development.
contact angle, adsorption from solution, micelles and micro- Prerequisites: CHGN351, CHGN401. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
emulsions, the solid/gas interface, surface analytical tech- mester hours.
niques, van der Waal forces, electrical properties and colloid CHGN490. SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION
stability, some specific colloid systems (clays, foams and (WI) Advanced methods of organic and inorganic synthesis;
emulsions). Students enrolled for graduate credit in MLGN510 high-temperature, high-pressure, inert-atmosphere, vacuum-
must complete a special project. Prerequisite: DCGN209 or line, and electrolytic methods. Prerequisites: CHGN323,
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. CHGN341. 6-week summer session; 6 semester hours.
CHGN422. POLYMER CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (I) CHGN495. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (I, II, S) (WI)
Prerequisites: CHGN221, CHGN223. 3 hours lab; 1 semester Individual research project under direction of a member of
hour. the Departmental faculty. Prerequisites: selection of a re-
CHGN428. BIOCHEMISTRY I (II) Introductory study of search topic and advisor, preparation and approval of a re-
the major molecules of biochemistry-amino acids, proteins, search proposal, completion of chemistry curriculum through
enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, and saccharides- their struc- the junior year or permission of the department head. Vari-
ture, chemistry, biological function, and biosynthesis. able credit; 1 to 5 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
Stresses bioenergetics and the cell as a biological unit of or- CHGN496. SUMMER PROGRAMS
ganization. Discussion of classical genetics, molecular genet- CHGN497. INTERNSHIP (I, II, S) Individual internship ex-
ics, and protein synthesis. Prerequisite: CHGN222 or perience with an industrial, academic, or governmental host
permission of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. supervised by a Departmental faculty member. Prerequisites:
CHGN429. BIOCHEMISTRY II (I) A continuation of Completion of chemistry curriculum through the junior year
CHGN428. Topics include: nucleotide synthesis; DNA re- or permission of the department head. Variable credit; 1 to 6
pair, replication and recombination; transcription, translation credit hours.
and regulation; proteomics; lipid and amino acid synthesis; CHGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (I, II) Pilot
protein target and degradation; membranes; receptors and course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special
signal transduction. Prerequisites: CHGN428 or permission interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is
of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable
CHGN430/CHEN415/MLGN530. INTRODUCTION TO credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under differ-
POLYMER SCIENCE (I) An introduction to the chemistry ent titles.
and physics of macromolecules. Topics include the properties CHGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
and statistics of polymer solutions, measurements of molecu- search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
lar weights, molecular weight distributions, properties of member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
bulk polymers, mechanisms of polymer formation, and prop- ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
erties of thermosets and thermoplastics including elastomers. dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
Prerequisite: CHGN222 or permission of instructor. 3 hour Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
lecture, 3 semester hours. credit.

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Economics and Business the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the educational objectives
of the undergraduate program in economics and business are:
RODERICK G. EGGERT, Professor and Division Director
To provide students with a strong foundation in economic
JOHN T. CUDDINGTON, William J. Coulter Professor
CAROL A. DAHL, Professor theory and analytical techniques, taking advantage of the
GRAHAM A. DAVIS, Professor mathematical and quantitative abilities of CSM under-
MICHAEL R. WALLS, Professor graduate students; and
EDWARD J. BALISTRERI, Associate Professor To prepare students for the work force, especially in
MICHAEL B. HEELEY, Associate Professor organizations in CSM’s areas of traditional strength
ALEXANDRA M. NEWMAN, Associate Professor
(engineering, applied science, mathematics and computer
JOY M. GODESIABOIS, Assistant Professor
DANIEL KAFFINE, Assistant Professor
science), and for graduate school, especially in economics,
STEFFEN REBENNACK, Assistant Professor business, and law.
SCOTT HOUSER, Lecturer Curriculum
JOHN M. STERMOLE, Lecturer All economics majors take forty-five percent of their courses
ANN DOZORETZ, Instructor
in math, science, and engineering, including the same core re-
FRANKLIN J. STERMOLE, Professor Emeritus
quired of all CSM undergraduates. Students take another forty
JOHN E. TILTON, University Emeritus Professor
ROBERT E. D. WOOLSEY, Professor Emeritus percent of their courses in economics and business. The remain-
ing fifteen percent of the course work can come from any field.
Program Description Many students complete minor programs in a technical field,
The economy is becoming increasingly global and de- such as computer science, engineering, geology or environmen-
pendent on advanced technology. In such a world, private tal science. A number of students pursue double majors.
companies and public organizations need leaders and man- To complete the economics major, students must take 45
agers who understand economics and business, as well as hours of 300 and 400 level economics and business courses. Of
science and technology. these, 18 hours must be at the 400 level. At least 30 of the re-
Programs in the Division of Economics and Business are quired 45 hours must be taken in residence in the home depart-
designed to bridge the gap that often exists between econo- ment. For students participating in an approved foreign study
mists and managers, on the one hand, and engineers and sci- program, up to 19 hours of the 30 hours in residence require-
entists, on the other. All CSM undergraduate students are ment may be taken abroad.
introduced to economic principles in a required course, and
Degree Requirements in Economics
many pursue additional course work in minor programs or Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
elective courses. The courses introduce undergraduate stu-
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
dents to economic and business principles so that they will PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5
understand the economic and business environments, both MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engineers III 4 4
national and global, in which they will work and live. PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
In keeping with the mission of the Colorado School of Free Elective 3 3
Mines, the Division of Economics and Business offers a Total 15
Bachelor of Science in Economics. Most economics degrees Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
at other universities are awarded as a Bachelor of Arts, with a EBGN301 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 3
strong liberal arts component. Our degree is grounded in MATH323 Probability and Statistics 3 3
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
mathematics, engineering and the sciences. We graduate
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
technologically literate economists with quantitative eco-
PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
nomics and business skills that give them a competitive ad- Free Electives 3 3
vantage in today’s economy. Total 15.5
Economics majors have a range of career options follow- Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
ing their undergraduate studies. Some pursue graduate de- EBGN302 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 3
grees in economics, business, or law. Others begin careers as EBGN325 Operations Research Methods 3 3
managers, economic advisors, and financial officers in busi- EBGN Elective I* 3 3
ness or government, often in organizations that deal with en- EBGN Elective II* 3 3
gineering, applied science, and advanced technology. MATH332 Linear Algebra or MATH348 Advanced Engineering
Math 3 3
Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
Science in Economics) Total 18
In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa-
tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and

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Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. EBGN320 Economics and Technology
EBGN303 Econometrics 3 3 EBGN330 Energy Economics
EBGN321 Engineering Economics 3 3 EBGN342 Economic Development
EBGN409 Math Econ.** or EBGN398 Special Topics
EBGN Elective III* 3 3 EBGN404 Advanced Micro Topics
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II3 3 EBGN405 Advanced Macro Topics
Free Elective 3 3 EBGN409 Mathematical Economics
Total 15 EBGN437 Regional Economics
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs. EBGN441 International Economics
EBGN403 Field Session 3 3 EBGN443 Public Economics
Total 3 EBGN470 Environmental Economics
EBGN495 Economic Forecasting
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. EBGN498 Special Topics
EBGN404 Adv. Micro Topics 3 3
EBGN405 Adv. Macro Topics 3 3 Business Focus
EBGN455 Linear. Prog'** or EBGN Elective III 3 3 EBGN304 Personal Finance
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3 EBGN305 Financial Accounting
Free Elective 3 3 EBGN306 Managerial Accounting
Total 15 EBGN314 Principles of Management
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. EBGN321 Engineering Economics
EBGN Elective IV* 3 3 EBGN325 Operations Research
EBGN Elective V* 3 3 EBGN345 Corporate Finance
EBGN Elective VI* 3 3 EBGN398 Special Topics
Free Electives 6 6 EBGN452 Nonlinear Programming
Total 15 EBGN455 Linear Programming
Degree Total 129.5 EBGN456 Network Models
EBGN457 Integer Programming
*At least 2 EBGN elective courses must be at the 400-level or above EBGN459 Supply Chain Management
**Students must take either EBGN409 or EBGN455. EBGN461 Stochastic Models in Management Science
Minor Program in Economics and Business EBGN747 Inventing, Patenting and Licensing
EBGN498 Special Topics
The minor in Economics requires that students complete 6
economics courses, for a total of 18 credit hours. Minors are
required to take Principles of Economics (EBGN201) and ei- Minor Program in Operations Research (OR)
ther Intermediate Microeconomics (EBGN301) or Intermedi- The Operations Research minor consists of a minimum of
ate Macroeconomics (EBGN302). Students must complete 4 18 credit hours of a logical sequence of courses. Only three
additional courses from the lists below. Students may choose of these hours may be taken in the student's degree-granting
courses from either the economics focus or the business department. Three of these hours must consist of a determin-
focus list (or both). Regardless of their course selection, the istic modeling course, three must consist of a stochastic mod-
minor remains "Economics and Business." Economics eling course, and no more than three must draw from a
courses taken as part of the Humanities and Social Sciences survey course (combining both stochastic and deterministic
electives can be counted toward the minor. modeling).
The objectives of the minor are to supplement an engineer-
Area of Special Interest in Economics and
ing or applied science background with a formal approach to
Business mathematical modeling that includes assessing and/or im-
The area of special interest in Economics and Business re- proving the performance of a system. Such a system could be
quires that students complete Principles of Economics naturally occurring or man-made. Examples of such systems
(EBGN201) and 3 other courses in economics and business
are manufacturing lines, mines, wind farms, mechanical sys-
chosen from the lists below, for a total of 12 credit hours.
tems such as turbines and generators (or a collection of such
Economics courses taken as part of the Humanities and So-
objects), waste water treatment facilities, and chemical
cial Sciences electives can be counted toward the area of spe-
processes. The formal approach includes optimization, (e.g.,
cial interest.
linear programming, nonlinear programming, integer pro-
Economics Focus gramming), decision analysis, stochastic modeling, and sim-
EBGN301 Intermediate Microeconomics ulation.
EBGN302 Intermediate Macroeconomics
EBGN303 Econometrics
EBGN310 Environmental and Resource Economics
EBGN315 Business Strategy

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Description of Courses potentially stabilizing roles of monetary, fiscal and exchange
rates policies, the role of expectations and intertemporal con-
Freshman Year
siderations, and the determinants of long-run growth. The ef-
EBGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS AND
fects of external and internal shocks (such as oil price
BUSINESS (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course.
shocks, resource booms and busts) are analyzed. Prerequi-
Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and
sites: EBGN201 and MATH213. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi-
hours.
site: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours.
Repeatable for credit under different titles. EBGN303. ECONOMETRICS (II) (WI) Introduction to
econometrics, including ordinary least-squares and single-
EBGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
equation models; two-stage least-squares and multiple-equa-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
tion models; specification error, serial correlation,
member. A student and instructor agree on a subject matter,
heteroskedasticity, and other problems; distributive-lag mod-
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study”
els and other extensions, hypothesis testing and forecasting
form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari-
applications. Prerequisites: EBGN201 and MATH323. 3
able credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Sophomore Year
EBGN304. PERSONAL FINANCE (S) The management of
EBGN201. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS-(I,II,S) Intro-
household and personal finances. Overview of financial con-
duction to microeconomics and macroeconomics. This
cepts with special emphasis on their application to issues
course focuses on applying the economic way of thinking
faced by individuals and households: budget management,
and basic tools of economic analysis. Economic effects of
taxes, savings, housing and other major acquisitions, borrow-
public policies. Analysis of markets for goods, services and
ing, insurance, investments, meeting retirement goals, and
resources. Tools of cost-benefit analysis. Measures of over-
estate planning. Survey of principles and techniques for the
all economic activity. Determinants of economic growth.
management of a household’s assets and liabilities. Study of
Monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: None. 3 hours lec-
financial institutions and their relationship to households,
ture; 3 semester hours.
along with a discussion of financial instruments commonly
EBGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS AND held by individuals and families. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
BUSINESS (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. hours.
Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and
EBGN305. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (I, II) Survey and
student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi-
evaluation of balance sheets and income and expense state-
site: Instructor permission. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit
ments, origin and purpose. Evaluation of depreciation, deple-
hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
tion, and reserve methods for tax and internal management
EBGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- purposes. Cash flow analysis in relation to planning and
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty decision making. Inventory methods and cost controls related
member. A student and instructor agree on a subject matter, to dynamics of production and processing. 3 hours lecture;
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” 3 semester hours.
form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari-
EBGN306. MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING (II) Intro-
able credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
duction to cost concepts and principles of management ac-
Junior Year counting including cost accounting. The course focuses on
EBGN301. INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS-(I,II) activities that create value for customers and owners of a
This course introduces the theoretical and analytical founda- company and demonstrates how to generate cost-accounting
tions of microeconomics and applies these models to the de- information to be used in management decision making. Pre-
cisions and interactions of consumers, producers and requisite: EBGN305. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
governments. Develops and applies models of consumer
EBGN310. ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE
choice and production with a focus on general equilibrium
ECONOMICS (I) (WI) Application of microeconomic the-
results for competitive markets. Examines the effects of
ory
market power and market failures on prices, allocation of re-
to topics in environmental and resource economics. Topics
sources and social welfare. Prerequisites: EBGN201 and
include analysis of pollution control, benefit/cost analysis in
MATH213. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
decision-making and the associated problems of measuring
EBGN302. INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS-(I,II) benefits and costs, non-renewable resource extraction,
Intermediate macroeconomics provides a foundation for ana- measures of resource scarcity, renewable resource manage-
lyzing both short-run and long-run economic performance ment, environmental justice, sustainability, and the analysis
across countries and over time. The course discusses macro- of environmental regulations and resource policies. Prerequi-
economic data analysis (including national income and bal- site: EBGN201. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ance of payments accounting), economic fluctuations and the
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EBGN314. PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (II) argument. The effect of value-added processing and export
Introduction of underlying principles, fundamentals, and diversification on development. Prerequisite: EBGN201.
knowledge required of the manager in a complex, modern 3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
organization. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. EBGN345. PRINCIPLES OF CORPORATE FINANCE (II)
EBGN315. BUSINESS STRATEGY (II) An introduction to Introduction to corporate finance, financial management, and
game theory and industrial organization (IO) principles at a financial markets. Time value of money and discounted cash
practical and applied level. Topics include economies of flow valuation, risk and returns, interest rates, bond and stock
scale and scope, the economics of the make-versus-buy deci- valuation, capital budgeting and financing decisions. Intro-
sion, market structure and entry, dynamic pricing rivalry, duction to financial engineering and financial risk manage-
strategic positioning, and the economics of organizational de- ment, derivatives, and hedging with derivatives. Prerequisite:
sign. Prerequisite: EBGN201. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester EBGN305. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
hours. EBGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS AND
EBGN320. ECONOMICS AND TECHNOLOGY (II) The BUSINESS (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course.
theoretical, empirical and policy aspects of the economics of Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and
technology and technological change. Topics include the eco- student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi-
nomics of research and development, inventions and patent- site: Instructor permission. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit
ing, the Internet, e-commerce, and incentives for efficient hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
implementation of technology. Prerequisite: EBGN201. EBGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. research or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
EBGN321/CHEN421. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS (II) member. A student and instructor agree on a subject matter,
Time value of money concepts of present worth, future content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study”
worth, annual worth, rate of return and break-even analysis form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari-
applied to after-tax economic analysis of mineral, petroleum able credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
and general investments. Related topics on proper handling Senior Year
of (1) inflation and escalation, (2) leverage (borrowed money), EBGN403. FIELD SESSION (S) (WI) An applied course for
(3) risk adjustment of analysis using expected value con- students majoring in economics. The field session may con-
cepts, (4) mutually exclusive alternative analysis and service sist of either participation in a computer simulation or an in-
producing alternatives. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. dependent research project under the supervision of a faculty
EBGN325. OPERATIONS RESEARCH (I) This survey member. In the computer simulation, students work as part of
course introduces fundamental operations research techniques the senior executive team of a company and are responsible
in the optimization areas of linear programming, network for developing and executing a strategy for their company
models (i.e., maximum flow, shortest part, and minimum cost with on-going decisions on everything from new product de-
flow), integer programming, and nonlinear programming. velopment, to marketing, to finance and accounting. Prereq-
Stochastic (probabilistic) topics include queuing theory and uisites: EBGN301, EBGN302, EBGN303; or permission of
simulation. Inventory models are discussed as time permits. the instructor. 3 semester hours.
The emphasis in this applications course is on problem EBGN404. ADVANCED TOPICS IN MICROECONOM-
formulation and obtaining solutions using Excel Software. ICS-(I) Application of economic theory to microeconomic
Prerequisite: Junior Standing, MATH112. 3 hours lecture; problems. This course will involve both theoretical and em-
3 semester hours. pirical modeling of consumers, producers and markets. Top-
EBGN330. ENERGY ECONOMICS (I) Study of economic ics may include game theory, risk and uncertainty, the
theories of optimal resource extraction, market power, mar- economics of information, intertemporal allocations and gen-
ket failure, regulation, deregulation, technological change eral equilibrium modeling. Prerequisites: EBGN301,
and resource scarcity. Economic tools used to analyze OPEC, EBGN302 and EBGN303. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
energy mergers, natural gas price controls and deregulation, EBGN405. ADVANCED TOPICS IN MACROECONOM-
electric utility restructuring, energy taxes, environmental im- ICS-(I) This course is a sequel to Intermediate Macroeco-
pacts of energy use, government R&D programs, and other nomics. The course will cover (i) modern economic growth
energy topics. Prerequisite: EBGN201. 3 hours lecture; theory and empirics; (ii) microfoundations and econometric
3 semester hours. estimation of macroeconomic relationships, such as con-
EBGN342. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (II) (WI) sumption, gross fixed investment, inventory behavior and the
Theories of development and underdevelopment. Sectoral sustainability of fiscal deficits; and (iii) multi-sectoral mod-
development policies and industrialization. The special prob- els of international trade and finance. Other topics may in-
lems and opportunities created by an extensive mineral endow- clude real business cycle models, macroeconomic policy
ment, including the Dutch disease and the resource-curse simulation, macroeconomic policy efficacy in globally inte-

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grated economies, foreign repercussions effects, empirical re- areas such as mining, energy, transportation and the military.
lationships between interest rates and exchange rates, and in- Prerequisite: EBGN455 or permission of instructor. 3 hours
teractions between resource industries and the rest of the lecture; 3 semester hours.
economy. Prerequisites: EBGN301, EBGN302 and EBGN455. LINEAR PROGRAMMING (I) This course
EBGN303. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. addresses the formulation of linear programming models,
EBGN409. MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (II) Applica- examines linear programs in two dimensions, covers standard
tion of mathematical tools to economic problems. Coverage form and other basics essential to understanding the Simplex
of mathematics needed to read published economic literature method, the Simplex method itself, duality theory, comple-
and to do graduate study in economics. Topics from differen- mentary slackness conditions, and sensitivity analysis. As
tial and integral calculus, matrix algebra, differential equa- time permits, multi-objective programming, an introduction
tions, and dynamic programming. Applications are taken to linear integer programming, and the interior point method
from mineral, energy, and environmental issues, requiring are introduced. Applications of linear programming models
both analytical and computer solutions using programs such discussed in this course include, but are not limited to, the
as GAMS and MATHEMATICA. Prerequisites: MATH213, areas of manufacturing, finance, energy, mining, transporta-
EBGN301, EBGN302; MATH332 or MATH348; or permis- tion and logistics, and the military. Prerequisites: MATH332
sion of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. or MATH348 or EBGN409 or permission of instructor.
EBGN437 REGIONAL ECONOMICS (I) (WI) Analysis of 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
the spatial dimension of economies and economic decisions. EBGN456 NETWORK MODELS (II) Network models are
Interregional capital and labor mobility. Location decisions linear programming problems that possess special mathemat-
of firms and households. Agglomeration economies. Models ical structures. This course examines a variety of network
of regional economic growth. Measuring and forecasting models, specifically, spanning tree problems, shortest path
economic impact and regional growth. Local and regional problems, maximum flow problems, minimum cost flow
economic development policy. Urban and regional spatial problems, and transportation and assignment problems. For
structure. Emphasis on application of tools and techniques of each class of problem, we present applications in areas such
regional analysis. Prerequisite: EBGN301. 3 hours lecture; as manufacturing, finance, energy, mining, transportation and
3 semester hours. logistics, and the military. We also discuss an algorithm or
EBGN441. INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (II) (WI) two applicable to each problem class. As time permits, we
Theories and determinants of international trade, including explore combinatorial problems that can be depicted on
static and dynamic comparative advantage and the gains graphs, e.g., the traveling salesman problem and the Chinese
from trade. The history of arguments for and against free postman problem, and discuss the tractability issues associ-
trade. The political economy of trade policy in both develop- ated with these problems in contrast to "pure" network mod-
ing and developed countries. Prerequisite: EBGN301. els. Prerequisites: MATH111; EBGN325 or EBGN455; or
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. permission of the instructor.

EBGN443. PUBLIC ECONOMICS (I) (WI) This course EBGN457. INTEGER PROGRAMMING (II) As an ad-
covers public-sector economics, including the fundamental vanced course in optimization, this course will address com-
institutions and relationships between the government and putational performance of linear and linear-integer
private decision makers. It covers the fundamental general- optimization problems, and, using state-of-the-art hardware
equilibrium welfare theorems and their interaction with gov- and software, will introduce solution techniques for "diffi-
ernment policy instruments that affect efficiency and cult" optimization problems. We will discuss such method-
distribution. Normative topics include an intensive study of ologies applied to the monolith, e.g., branch-and-bound and
the causes and consequences of, and policy prescriptions for, its variations, cutting planes, strong formulations, as well as
market failure due to public goods, or other problems associ- decomposition and reformulation techniques, e.g., La-
ated with externalities and income distribution. Positive grangian relaxation, Benders decomposition, column genera-
analysis focuses on policy formation in the context of politi- tion. Additional special topics may be introduced as time
cal-economy and public choice theories. Prerequisite: permits. Prerequisite: EBGN455 or permission of instructor.
EBGN301. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

EBGN452. NONLINEAR PROGRAMMING (II) As an ad- EBGN459. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (II) As a
vanced course in optimization, this course will address both quantitative managerial course, the course will explore how
unconstrained and constrained nonlinear model formulation firms can better organize their operations so that they more
and corresponding algorithms, e.g., gradient search and New- effectively align their supply with the demand for their prod-
ton's method, Lagrange multiplier methods and reduced gra- ucts and services. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is con-
dient algorithms. Applications of state-of-the-art hardware cerned with the efficient integration of suppliers, factories,
and software will emphasize solving real-world problems in warehouses and retail-stores (or other forms of distribution

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channels) so that products are provided to customers in the EBGN495. ECONOMIC FORECASTING (II) An introduc-
right quantity and at the right time. Topics include managing tion to the methods employed in business and econometric
economies of scale for functional products, managing mar- forecasting. Topics include time series modeling, Box-
ket-mediation costs for innovative products, make-to order Jenkins models, vector autoregression, cointegration, expo-
versus make-to-stock systems, quick response strategies, risk nential smoothing and seasonal adjustments. Covers data
pooling strategies, supply-chain contracts and revenue man- collection methods, graphing, model building, model inter-
agement. Additional "special topics" will also be introduced, pretation, and presentation of results. Topics include demand
such as reverse logistics issues in the supply-chain or con- and sales forecasting, the use of anticipations data, leading
temporary operational and financial hedging strategies. Pre- indicators and scenario analysis, business cycle forecasting,
requisite: permission of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 GNP, stock market prices and commodity market prices. In-
semester hours. cludes discussion of links between economic forecasting and
EBGN461. STOCHASTIC MODELS IN MANAGEMENT government policy. Prerequisites: EBGN301, EBGN302,
SCIENCE (II) As a quantitative managerial course, the EBGN303. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
course is an introduction to the use of probability models for EBGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
analyzing risks and economic decisions and doing perform- EBGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICS AND
ance analysis for dynamic systems. The difficulties of mak- BUSINESS (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course.
ing decisions under uncertainty are familiar to everyone. We Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and
will learn models that help us quantitatively analyze uncer- student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi-
tainty and how to use related software packages for manage- site: Instructor permission. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit
rial decision-making and to do optimization under hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
uncertainty. Illustrative examples will be drawn from many
fields including marketing, finance, production, logistics and EBGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual
distribution, energy and mining. The main focus of the research or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
course is to see methodologies that help to quantify the dy- member. A student and instructor agree on a subject matter,
namic relationships of sequences of "random" events that content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study”
evolve over time. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. able credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.

EBGN470 ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS (II) (WI)

This course considers the role of markets as they relate to the
environment. Topics discussed include environmental policy
and economic incentives, market and non-market approaches
to pollution regulation, property rights and the environment,
the use of benefit/cost analysis in environmental policy deci-
sions, and methods for measuring environmental and non-
market values. Prerequisite: EBGN301. 3 hours lecture; 3
semester hours.
EBGN474 INVENTING, PATENTING & LICENSING (S)
(WI) This course provides an introduction to the legal frame-
work of inventing and patenting and addresses practical is-
sues facing inventors. The course examines patent law,
inventing and patenting in the corporate environment, patent
infringement and litigation, licensing, and the economic im-
pact of patents. Methods and resources for market evalua-
tion, searching prior art, documentation and disclosure of
invention, and preparing patent applications are presented.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
mester hours.

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Engineering Program Description
The Division of Engineering offers a design-oriented,
TERENCE E. PARKER, Professor and Division Director
interdisciplinary, accredited non-traditional undergraduate
WILLIAM A. HOFF, Associate Professor and Assistant Division
program in engineering with specialization in civil, electrical,
Director
MARTE S. GUTIERREZ, James R. Paden Chair Distinguished environmental or mechanical engineering. The program
Professor emphasizes fundamental engineering principles and requires
KEVIN L. MOORE, Gerard August Dobelman Distinguished in-depth understanding within one of the four specialty areas
Professor that are offered. Graduates are in a position to take advantage
ROBERT J. KEE, George R. Brown Distinguished Professor of a broad variety of professional opportunities, and are well-
D. VAUGHAN GRIFFITHS, Professor prepared for an engineering career in a world of rapid tech-
ROBERT H. KING, Professor nological change.
NING LU, Professor
NIGEL T. MIDDLETON, Senior Vice President for Strategic The program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in
Enterprises, Professor Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for En-
MICHAEL MOONEY, Professor gineering and Technology (ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite
GRAHAM G. W. MUSTOE, Professor 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-
PANKAJ K. (PK) SEN, Professor 7700.
JOEL M. BACH, Associate Professor
JOHN R. BERGER, Associate Professor Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of
CRISTIAN V. CIOBANU, Associate Professor Science in Engineering)
PANOS D. KIOUSIS, Associate Professor The Engineering program contributes to the educational
DAVID MUNOZ, Associate Professor objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and the
PAUL PAPAS, Associate Professor ABET Accreditation Criteria. In addition, the Engineering
MARCELO GODOY SIMOES, Associate Professor Program at CSM has established the following program edu-
CATHERINE K. SKOKAN, Associate Professor cational objectives:
JOHN P. H. STEELE, Associate Professor
TYRONE VINCENT, Associate Professor u Graduates will understand the design and analysis of
RAY RUICHONG ZHANG, Associate Professor engineering systems and the interdisciplinary nature of
GREGORY BOGIN, Assistant Professor engineering.
ROBERT J. BRAUN, Assistant Professor u Graduates will incorporate an appreciation for issues
KATHRYN JOHNSON, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor involving earth, energy, materials and the environment
SALMAN MOHAGHEGHI, Assistant Professor in their professional practice.
ANTHONY J. PETRELLA, Assistant Professor u Graduates will incorporate non-technical considera-
JASON PORTER, Assistant Professor
tions (e.g., aesthetic, social, ethical, economic, etc.) in
NEAL SULLIVAN, Assistant Professor
ANNE SILVERMAN, Assistant Professor
their professional practice.
CAMERON TURNER, Assistant Professor u Graduates will contribute to the needs of society
MICHAEL WAKIN, Assistant Professor through engineering and professional practice, re-
JUDITH WANG, Assistant Professor search, or service.
RAVEL F. AMMERMAN, Senior Lecturer
Curriculum
JOSEPH P. CROCKER, Senior Lecturer
During the first two years at CSM, students complete a set
RICHARD PASSAMANECK, Senior Lecturer
CARA COAD, Lecturer of core courses that include mathematics, basic sciences, and
JEFFREY SCHOWALTER, Lecturer engineering sciences. Course work in mathematics is an es-
CANDACE S. SULZBACH, Lecturer sential part of the curriculum which gives engineering stu-
ALEXANDRA WAYLLACE, Lecturer dents essential tools for modeling, analyzing, and predicting
HAROLD W. OLSEN, Research Professor physical phenomena. The basic sciences are represented by
JINSONG HUANG, Research Associate Professor physics and chemistry which provide an appropriate founda-
HUAYANG ZHU, Research Associate Professor tion in the physical sciences. Engineering sciences build
CHRISTOPHER B. DRYER, Research Assistant Professor upon the basic sciences and are focused on applications.
JOAN P. GOSINK, Emerita Professor
MICHAEL B. McGRATH, Emeritus Professor The first two years also includes Engineering design
KARL R. NELSON, Emeritus Associate Professor course work within the Engineering Practice Introductory
GABRIEL M. NEUNZERT, Emeritus Associate Professor Course Sequence (EPICS I and II). This experience teaches
Note: Faculty for the environmental engineering specialty are listed design methodology and stresses the creative and synthesis
in the Environmental Science and Engineering section of this Bulletin. aspects of the engineering profession. Finally, the first two
years includes systems-oriented courses with humanities and

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social sciences content; these courses explore the linkages The Environmental Engineering Specialty introduces
within the environment, human society, and engineered de- students to the fundamentals of environmental engineering
vices. including the scientific and regulatory basis of public health
In the final two years, students complete an advanced core and environmental protection. Topics covered include envi-
that includes electric circuits, engineering mechanics, ad- ronmental science and regulatory processes, water and waste-
vanced mathematics, thermodynamics, economics, engineer- water engineering, solid and hazardous waste management,
ing design, and additional studies in liberal arts and and contaminated site remediation.
international topics. Students must choose a specialty in civil, The Mechanical Engineering Specialty complements the
electrical, environmental or mechanical engineering and each core curriculum with courses that provide depth in material
specialty includes a set of unique upper-division course re- mechanics and the thermal sciences with emphases in com-
quirements. Free electives (9 credits), at the student's discre- putational methods and engineering design. Topics such as
tion, can be used to either satisfy a student's personal interest computational engineering, machine design, control theory,
in a topic or they can be used as coursework as part of an fluid mechanics, and heat transfer are an important part of
"area of special interest" of at least 12 semester hours or a the mechanical engineering program. The Mechanical Engi-
minor of at least 18 semester hours in another department or neering program has close ties to the metallurgical and mate-
division. rials engineering, physics, chemical engineering and
All students must complete a capstone design course biological life sciences communities on campus, and under-
which is focused on an in-depth multi-disciplinary engineer- graduates are encouraged to get involved in one of the large
ing project. The projects are generated by customer demand, number of research programs conducted by the Mechanical
and include experiential verification to ensure a realistic de- Engineering faculty. Many students go on to graduate school.
sign experience. Students in each of the four specialties will spend consid-
Prospective students should note that this is an integrated, erable time in laboratories. The division is well equipped
broad-based and interdisciplinary engineering program. En- with basic laboratory equipment, as well as PC-based instru-
gineering analysis and design is emphasized with interdisci- mentation systems, and the program makes extensive use of
plinary application for industrial projects, structures and computer-based analysis techniques.
processes. For example, our unique Multidisciplinary Engi- The Division of Engineering is housed in George R.
neering Laboratory sequence promotes life-long learning Brown Hall. Emphasis on hands-on education is reflected in
skills using state-of-the-art instrumentation funded through a the division’s teaching and research laboratories.
combination of grants from the Department of Education, All students are encouraged to take the Fundamental of
private industry contributions, and investment by CSM. Engineering examination before graduation.
The Civil Engineering Specialty builds on the multi-dis-
Degree Requirements in Engineering
ciplinary engineering principles of the core curriculum to Civil Specialty
focus in Geotechnical and Structural Engineering. Civil Spe- Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
cialty students are also asked to choose three civil elective DCGN241 Statics 3 3
courses from a list that includes offerings from other civil- EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
oriented departments at CSM such as Geological Engineer- MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engineers III 4 4
ing and Mining Engineering. These electives give students PHGN200 Physics II 3 3 4.5
the opportunity for further specialization in other areas of CSCI260** Fortran Programming 2/3 2
Civil Engineering. Civil Specialty students interested in a PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5
more research-oriented component to their undergraduate Total 17
curriculum are encouraged to take on an Independent Study Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
project with one of the Civil Engineering Faculty. These DCGN381 Circuits, Electronics & Power 3 3
projects can offer a useful experience that is relevant to fu- SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
EGGN250 Multidisciplinary EG Lab I 4.5 1.5
ture graduate work.
EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3
The Electrical Engineering Specialty builds on the engi- EGGN351 Fluid Mechanics 3 3
neering principles of the core curriculum to provide exposure EPIC251 Design II 3 1 3
to the fundamentals of electrical engineering. The program PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5
includes core electrical engineering coursework in circuit Total 17
analysis, signal processing, electronics, electromagnetic Sophomore/Junior Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
fields and waves, digital systems, machines and power sys- EGGN234 Field Session - Civil 3
tems, and control systems. Students also take specialized Total 3
electives in the areas of microprocessor-based systems de- Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
sign, communications, control systems, and power systems. MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3

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EGGN342 Structural Theory 3 3 Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EGGN361 Soil Mechanics 3 3 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
EGGN363 Soil Mechanics Laboratory 3 1 EGGN351 Fluid Mechanics 3 3
EGGN413 Computer Aided Engineering 3 3 EGGN385 Electronic Devices & Circuits 3 3 4
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3 EGGN386 Fund. of Eng. Electromagnetics 3 3
Total 16 EGGN389 Fund. of Electric Machinery 3 3 4
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Total 17
MATH348 Adv. Engineering Mathematics 3 3 Junior/Senior Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EGGN464 Foundation Engineering 3 3 EGGN334 Field session - Electrical 3 3
DCGN210 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3 Total 3
EGGN444/445 Design of Steel or Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Concrete Structures 3 3 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3
Civil Specialty Elective 3 3 EGGN450 Multidisciplinary EG Lab III 3 1
Free Elective 3 3 EGGN491 Senior Design I 2 3 3
Total 18 EGGN307 Feedback Control Systems 3 3
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Electrical Specialty Elective 3 3
MATH323 Probability and Statistics 3 3 Electrical Specialty Elective 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3 Total 16
EGGN315 Dynamics 3 3 Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EGGN350 Multidisciplinary EG Lab II 4.5 1.5 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3
EGGN491 Senior Design I 2 3 3 EGGN492 Senior Design II 1 6 3
Civil Specialty Elective 3 3 Electrical Specialty Elective 3 3
Total 16.5 Free Electives 3 3
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Free Electives 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3 Free Electives 3 3
EGGN492 Senior Design II 1 6 3 Total 18
Civil Specialty Elective 3 3 Degree Total 141
Free Elective 3 3
Environmental Specialty
Free Elective 3 3
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Free Elective 3 3
DCGN241 Statics 3 3
Total 18
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
Degree Total 138.50 MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engineers III 4 4
Electrical Specialty PHGN200 Physics II 3 3 4.5
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. CSCI260** Fortran Programming 2/3 2
DCGN241 Statics 3 3 PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3 Total 17
MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engineers III 4 4 Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
PHGN200 Physics II 3 3 4.5 MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
CSCI261 Programming Concepts 3 3 PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5
PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5 EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3
Total 18 DCGN381 Circuits, Electronics & Power 3 3
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. EGGN250 Multidisciplinary EG Lab I 4.5 1.5
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3 EPIC251 Design II 3 1 3
PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5 EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3 Total 17
EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3 Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
DCGN381 Circuits, Electronics & Power 3 3 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
EGGN250 Multidisciplinary EG Lab I 4.5 1.5 MATH348 Adv. Engineering Mathematics 3 3
EPIC251 Design II 3 1 3 EGGN315 Dynamics 3 3
Total 17 EGGN351 Fluid Mechanics 3 3
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. EGGN353 Environmental Sci. & Eng. I 3 3
MATH323 Probability & Statistics 3 3 Free Elective 3 3
MATH348 Adv. Engineering Mathematics 3 3 Total 18
EGGN371 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 3 Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EGGN382 Engineering Circuit Analysis 3 3 MATH323 Probability & Statistics 3 3
EGGN388 Information Systems Science 3 3 EGGN350 Multidisciplinary EG Lab II 4.5 1.5
EGGN384 Digital Logic 3 3 4 EGGN354 Environmental Sci. & Eng. II 3 3
Total 19 EGGN371 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 3

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Environmental Specialty Elective 3 3 Mechanical Specialty Elective 3 3
Free Elective 3 3 Total 16.5
Total 16.5 Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Junior/Senior Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs. EGGN450 Multidisciplinary EG Lab III 3 1
EGGN335 Field Session - Environmental 3 3 EGGN491 Senior Design I 2 3 3
Total 3 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. EGGN471 Heat Transfer 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3 EGGN411 Machine Design 3 3 4
EGGN491 Senior Design I 2 3 3 Free Elective 3 3
EGGN413 Computer Aided Engineering 3 3 Total 17
Environmental Specialty Elective 3 3 Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Environmental Specialty Elective 3 3 LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3
Total 15 EGGN492 Senior Design II 1 6 3
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Mechanical Specialty Elective 3 3
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3 Mechanical Specialty Elective 3 3
EGGN492 Senior Design II 1 6 3 Free Elective 3 3
Environmental Specialty Elective 3 3 Free Elective 3 3
Environmental Specialty Elective 3 3 Total 18
Free Elective 3 3 Degree Total 140.5
Free Elective 3 3
**Civil and Environmental Engineering students may take either the
Total 18
2-credit CSCI260 Fortran Programming or the 3-credit CSCI261
Degree Total 137.5 Programming Concepts.
Mechanical Specialty Engineering Specialty Electives
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Civil Specialty
DCGN241 Statics 3 3 Civil Specialty students are required to take three Civil
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3 Elective courses from the following list. The electives have
MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engineers III 4 4 been grouped by themes for convenience only. When choos-
PHGN200 Physics II 3 3 4.5 ing their three courses, students can elect for breadth across
CSCI261 Programming Concepts 3 3
themes or depth within a theme.
PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5
Total 18 Students must take at least two courses marked (A).
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Environmental
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3 EGGN353 (A)Fundamentals of Environmental Science and
PAGN2XX Physical Education 2 0.5 Engineering I
SYGN202 Engineered Material Systems 3 3 EGGN354 (A)Fundamentals of Environmental Science and
EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3 Engineering II
DCGN381 Circuits, Electronics & Power 3 3 EGGN451 (A)Hydraulic Problems
EGGN250 Multidisciplinary EG Lab I 4.5 1.5 EGGN453 (A)Wastewater Engineering
EPIC251 Design II 3 1 3 EGGN454 (A)Water Supply Engineering
Total 17 EGGN455 (A)Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering
EGGN456 (A)Scientific Basis of Environmental Regulations
Sophomore/Junior Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EGGN457 (A)Site Remediation Engineering
EGGN235 Field Session - Mechanical 3
Total 3 General
EGGN307 (A)Feedback control systems
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EBGN321 (A)Engineering Economics
MATH323 Probability & Statistics 3 3
EGGN460 (A)Numerical Methods for Engineers
MATH348 Adv. Engineering Mathematics 3 3
EGGN433 (A)Surveying II
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
EBGN553 (B)Project Management
EGGN315 Dynamics 3 3
EGGN399/499  (B)Independent Study (Civil)
EGGN371 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 3
EGGN388 Information Systems Science 3 3 Geotechnical
Total 18 EGGN465 (A)Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
EGGN448 (A)Advanced Soil Mechanics
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EGGN534 (A)Soil Behavior
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
EGGN531 (A)Soil dynamics and foundation vibrations
EGGN351 Fluid Mechanics 3 3
MNGN321 (A)Introduction to Rock Mechanics
EGGN350 Multidisciplinary EG Lab II 4.5 1.5
MNGN404 (B)Tunneling
EGGN307 Feedback Control Systems 3 3
MNGN405 (B)Rock Mechanics in Mining
EGGN413 Computer Aided Engineering 3 3
MNGN406 (B)Design and Support of Underground Excavations
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GEGN466 (B)Groundwater Engineering ESGN440 Environmental Pollution: Sources, Characteristics,
GEGN468 (B)Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Transport and Fate
GEGN473 (B)Site investigation EGGN451 Hydraulic Problems
Mechanics EGGN/ESGN453  Wastewater Engineering
EGGN422 (A)Advanced Mechanics of Materials EGGN/ESGN454  Water Supply Engineering
EGGN442 (A)Finite Element Methods For Engineers EGGN/ESGN456  Scientific Basis of Environmental Regulations
EGGN473 (A)Fluid Mechanics II EGGN/ESGN457  Site Remediation Engineering
EGGN478 (A)Engineering Vibrations ESGN463 Pollution Prevention Fundamentals and Practice
GEGN466 Groundwater Engineering
Structural
EGGN441 (A)Advanced Structural Analysis Students completing the Engineering degree with an envi-
EGGN444/445  (A)Steel Design or Concrete Design* ronmental specialty may not also complete a minor or ASI in
*To count as elective credit, the companion course must be taken as
Environmental Science.
part of the Civil Specialty degree requirements (see page 66). Students should consult their faculty advisor for guidance
Graduate courses in EG and elsewhere may occasionally be ap- on course substitutions.
proved as civil electives on an ad hoc basis. In order for a course that Mechanical Specialty
is not listed here to be considered, the student should submit a writ- The list of approved Mechanical Engineering electives
ten request in advance to their faculty advisor enclosing a copy of
appears below. Students are required to take three of these
the course syllabus.
courses and at least one must be from List A. In addition to
Electrical Specialty these courses, any graduate course taught by a member of the
Electrical specialty students are required to take three Mechanical Engineering faculty will also be counted as a
courses from the following list of electrical technical Mechanical Elective. Students are welcome to petition to
electives:* have a course approved, and the petition form is provided on
EGGN325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering the Mechanical Engineering web site. Courses are occasion-
EGGN400 Introduction to Robotics ally added to this list with the most updated version main-
EGGN417 Modern Control Design tained on the Mechanical Engineering web site.
EGGN430 Biomedical Instrumentation
List A
EGGN460 Numerical Methods for Engineers
EGGN403 Thermodynamics II
EGGN482 Microcomputer Architecture and Interfacing
EGGN422 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
EGGN483 Analog and Digital Communications Systems
EGGN473 Fluid Mechanics II
EGGN484 Power Systems Analysis
EGGN478 Engineering Vibrations
EGGN485 Introduction to High Power Electronics
EGGN486 Practical Design of Small Renewable Energy Systems List B
EGGN487 Analysis and Design of Advanced Energy Systems EGGN325 Intro. to Biomedical Engineering
CSCI341 Computer Organization EGGN389 Fundamentals of Electric Machinery
CSCI/MATH440 Parallel Computing for Scientists and Engineers EGGN400 Introduction to Robotics
MATH334 Introduction to Probability EGGN417 Modern Control Design
MATH335 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics EGGN425 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
MATH455 Partial Differential Equations EGGN430 Biomedical Instrumentation
PHGN300 Modern Physics EGGN442 Finite Element Methods for Engineering
PHGN320 Modern Physics II EGGN444 Design of Steel Structures
PHGN412 Mathematical Physics EGGN460 Numerical Methods for Engineers
PHGN435 Interdisciplinary Microelectronics Processing EBGN321 Engineering Economics
Laboratory ESGN527 Watersheds System Analysis
PHGN440 Solid State Physics MTGN/EGGN390  Materials and Manufacturing Processes
PHGN441 Solid State Physics Applications and Phenomena MTGN445 Mechanical Properties of Materials
PHGN462 Electromagnetic Waves and Optical Physics MTGN450 Statistical Control of Materials Processes
*Additional courses are advisor and Division Director approved MTGN464 Forging and Forming
special topics with a number EGGN398/498 and all graduate courses MTGN475/477 Metallurgy of Welding/Lab
taught in the Electrical Engineering specialty area. Students should MLGN/MTGN570 Introduction to Biocompatibility of Materials
consult their faculty advisor for guidance. MNGN444 Explosives Engineering II
Environmental Specialty PEGN311 Drilling Engineering Principles
All students pursuing the Environmental Specialty are PEGN361 Completion Engineering (II)
required to take EGGN/ESGN353 and EGGN/ESGN354. PEGN419 Well log analysis and formation evaluation
PEGN515 Reservoir Engineering Principles
These courses are prerequisites for many 400 level Environ-
PHGN300 Modern Physics
mental Specialty courses. In addition students are required to PHGN350 Intermediate Mechanics
take five courses from the following list: PHGN435 Microelectronics Processing Laboratory
ESGN401 Fundamentals of Ecology PHGN440 Solid State Physics

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Division of Engineering Areas of Special Interest quence. Students in the sciences or mathematics will there-
and Minor Programs fore be better positioned to satisfy prerequisite requirements
General Requirements in the General Engineering program, while students in engi-
A Minor Program of study consists of a minimum of 18 neering disciplines will be better positioned to meet the pre-
credit hours of a logical sequence of courses. With the ex- requisite requirements for courses in the Engineering
ception of the McBride Honors minor, only three of these Specialties.
hours may be taken in the student’s degree-granting depart- Students majoring in Engineering with an Environmental
ment and no more than three of these hours may be at the Specialty may not also complete a minor or ASI in Environ-
100- or 200- level. A Minor Program may not be completed mental Science and Engineering.
in the same department as the major.
The courses listed below, constituting each program and
An Area of Special Interest (ASI) consists of a minimum the specialty variations, are offered as guidelines for select-
of 12 credit hours of a logical sequence of courses. Only ing a logical sequence. In cases where students have unique
three of these hours may be taken at the 100- or 200-level backgrounds or interests, these sequences may be adapted ac-
and no more than three of these hours may be specifically re- cordingly through consultation with faculty in the Engineer-
quired for the degree program in which the student is gradu- ing Division.
ating. An ASI may be completed within the same major
General Engineering Program
department.
A twelve (ASI) or eighteen hour (minor) sequence must
A Minor Program / Area of Special Interest declaration be selected from:
(available in the Registrar’s Office) should be submitted for DCGN241 Statics 3 sem hrs.
approval prior to the student’s completion of half of the hours EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 sem hrs.
proposed to constitute the program. Approvals are required EGGN351 Fluid Mechanics 3 sem hrs.
from the Director of the Engineering Division, the student’s EGGN371 Thermodynamics 3 sem hrs.
advisor, and the Department Head or Division Director in the DCGN381 Electrical Circuits, Electronics and Power 3 sem hrs.
department or division in which the student is enrolled. EGGN315 Dynamics 3 sem hrs.
EBGN421 Engineering Economics 3 sem hrs.
Programs in the Engineering Division
The Engineering Division offers minor and ASI programs Note: Multidisciplinary Engineering Laboratories I, II and III
(EGGN 250, 350 and 450, respectively) may be taken as laboratory
to meet two sets of audiences: (1) students that are not pursu-
supplements to DCGN 381, EGGN351 and EGGN320.
ing an engineering degree and (2) students that are pursuing
an engineering degree in another department. For the first Engineering Specialties Program
audience, a minor or ASI is available in General Engineering. Civil
This program offers the foundational coursework in engi- A twelve (ASI) or eighteen hour (minor) sequence must be
neering which is compatible with many of the topics in the selected from:
Fundamentals of Engineering examination. For the second EGGN342 Structural Theory 3 sem hrs.
audience, there is a program in engineering specialties. This EGGN353 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
program recognizes that many non-engineering-division ma- and Engineering I 3 sem hrs.
jors will have completed the fundamental engineering EGGN354 Fundamentals of Environmental Science
courses that are prerequisites to upper division engineering and Engineering II 3 sem hrs.
EGGN361 Soil Mechanics 3 sem hrs.
courses. Since these students complete the fundamental
EGGN363 Soil Mechanics Laboratory 1 sem hrs.
coursework as a part of their degree, they can pursue a minor
EGGN422 Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3 sem hrs.
or ASI in the four engineering specialties (civil, electrical, EGGN441 Advanced Structural Theory 3 sem hrs.
environmental, mechanical). EGGN442 Finite Element Methods for Engineers 3 sem hrs.
The requirements for a minor do not allow engineering EGGN433 Surveying II 3 sem hrs.
division students to acquire a minor as a part of the Engineer- EGGN444 Design of Steel Structures 3 sem hrs.
ing Specialties program (for instance, a student that is an En- EGGN445 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures 3 sem hrs.
EGGN448 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3 sem hrs.
gineering-civil-specialty student cannot get a minor in
EGGN451 Hydraulic Problems 3 sem hrs.
Engineering-mechanical). However, the ASI program in En- EGGN453 Wastewater Engineering 3 sem hrs.
gineering Specialties is available to all Engineering Division EGGN454 Water Supply Engineering 3 sem hrs.
students with the note that an ASI in the students declared EGGN460 Numerical Methods for Engineers 3 sem hrs.
major area is not allowed (for instance, Engineering-mechan- EGGN464 Foundations 3 sem hrs.
ical-specialty students cannot acquire an ASI in Engineering- EGGN465 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics 3 sem hrs.
mechanical). EGGN478 Engineering Vibrations 3 sem hrs.
EGGN498 Advanced Soil Mechanics 3 sem hrs.
Students wishing to enroll in either program must satisfy
EGGN499 Dynamics of Structures and Soils 3 sem hrs.
all prerequisite requirements for each course in a chosen se- GEGN467 Groundwater Engineering 4 sem hrs.

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GEGN468 Engineering Geology and Geotechnics 3 sem hrs. Students must apply to enter this program by the begin-
MNGN321 Introduction to Rock Mechanics 3 sem hrs. ning of their Senior year and must have a minimum GPA of
3.0. To complete the undergraduate portion of the program,
Electrical students must successfully finish the classes indicated in any
A twelve (ASI) or eighteen hour (minor) sequence must of the four specialty programs (civil, electrical, environmen-
be selected from a basic electrical program comprising:* tal or mechanical engineering). At the beginning of the Sen-
DCGN381 Circuits, Electronics and Power 3 sem hrs. ior year, a pro forma graduate school application is submitted
EGGN382 Engineering Circuit Analysis 3 sem hrs. and as long as the undergraduate portion of the program is
Additional courses are to be selected from: successfully completed, the student is admitted to the Engi-
EGGN307 Introduction to Feedback Control Systems 3 sem hrs.
neering graduate program.
EGGN334 Engineering Field Session, Electrical Students are required to take an additional thirty credit
Specialty 3 sem hrs. hours for the M.S. degree. Up to nine of the 30 credit hours
EGGN384 Digital Logic 4 sem hrs. beyond the undergraduate degree requirements can be 4XX
EGGN385 Electronic Devices and Circuits 4 sem hrs. level courses. The remainder of the courses will be at the
EGGN386 Fund. of Engineering Electromagnetics 3 sem hrs.
graduate level (5XX and above). Students will need to
EGGN388 Information Systems Science 3 sem hrs.
choose a program specialty (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical,
EGGN389 Fundamentals of Electric Machinery 4 sem hrs.
EGGN417 Modern Control Design 3 sem hrs. and Systems). The Engineering Division Graduate Bulletin
EGGN430 Biomedical Instrumentation 3 sem hrs. provides details for each of these programs and includes spe-
EGGN482 Microcomputer Architecture and Interfacing 4 sem hrs. cific instructions regarding required and elective courses for
EGGN483 Analog & Digital Communication Systems 4 sem hrs. each. Students may switch from the combined program
EGGN484 Power Systems Analysis 3 sem hrs. which includes a non-thesis Master of Science degree to a
EGGN485 Introduction to High Power Electronics 3 sem hrs. M.S. degree with a thesis option; however, if students change
*Additional courses are approved special topics with a number degree programs they must satisfy all degree requirements
EGGN398/498 and all graduate courses taught in the Electrical Engi- for the M.S. with thesis degree.
neering specialty area. Students should consult their faculty advisor
Interested students can obtain additional information from
for guidance
the Division of Engineering.
Environmental Science and Engineering Minor and ASI Combined Engineering Physics or Chemistry
See the Catalog section that describes Environmental Sci- Baccalaureate and Engineering Systems Masters
ence and Engineering
Degrees
Mechanical The Division of Engineering in collaboration with the
A twelve (ASI) or eighteen hour (minor) sequence must be Departments of Physics and Chemistry offers five-year
selected from: programs in which students have the opportunity to obtain
EGGN307 Introduction to Feedback Control Systems 3 sem hrs. specific engineering skills to complement their physics or
EGGN351 Fluid Mechanics 3 sem hrs. chemistry background. Physics or chemistry students in this
EGGN403 Thermodynamics II 3 sem hrs. program fill in their technical and free electives over their
EGGN400 Introduction to Robotics 3 sem hrs. standard four year Engineering Physics or Chemistry B.S.
EGGN411 Machine Design 3 sem hrs. program with a reduced set of engineering classes. These
EGGN413 Computer Aided Engineering 3 sem hrs.
classes come in one of two specialties within the division:
EGGN422 Advanced Mechanics of Materials 3 sem hrs.
EGGN471 Heat Transfer 3 sem hrs.
Electrical engineering and Mechanical engineering. At the
EGGN473 Fluid Mechanics II 3 sem hrs. end of the fourth year, the student is awarded an Engineering
Physics B.S. or Chemistry B.S., as appropriate. Students in
Combined Engineering Baccalaureate and this program are automatically entered into the Engineering
Engineering Systems Masters Degrees Masters degree program. Course schedules for these five-
The Division of Engineering offers a five year combined year programs can be obtained in the Engineering, Physics
program in which students have the opportunity to obtain and Chemistry Departmental Offices.
specific engineering skills supplemented with graduate
coursework in Engineering. Upon completion of the pro-
gram, students receive two degrees, the Bachelor of Science
in Engineering and the Master of Science in Engineering.

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 Students must apply to enter this program by the begin- sure and flow are investigated using fundamentals of equilib-
ning of their Senior year and must have a minimum GPA of rium, continuity, and conservation. Prerequisite: DCGN381
3.0. To complete the undergraduate portion of the program, or concurrent enrollment. 4.5 hours lab; 1.5 semester hour.
students must successfully finish the classes indicated by the EGGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING (I, II)
“typical” class sequence for the appropriate track. At the be- Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from
ginning of the Senior year, a pro forma graduate school ap- special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the
plication is submitted and as long as the undergraduate course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
portion of the program is successfully completed, the student Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit
is admitted to the Engineering graduate program. under different titles.
Interested students can obtain additional information and Junior Year
detailed curricula from the Division of Engineering or the EGGN307. INTRODUCTION TO FEEDBACK CONTROL
Physics Department. SYSTEMS (I, II) System modeling through an energy flow
Description of Courses approach is presented, with examples from linear electrical,
mechanical, fluid and/or thermal systems. Analysis of sys-
Freshman Year
tem response in both the time domain and frequency domain
EGGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING (I, II)
is discussed in detail. Feedback control design techniques,
Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from
including PID, are analyzed using both analytical and com-
special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the
putational methods. Prerequisites: (DCGN381 or PHGN215)
course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
and MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit
under different titles. EGGN315. DYNAMICS (I, II, S) Absolute and relative mo-
tions. Kinetics, work-energy, impulse-momentum, vibrations.
EGGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
Prerequisite: DCGN241 and MATH225. 3 hours lecture;
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
3 semester hours.
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- EGGN320. MECHANICS OF MATERIALS (I, II, S) Fun-
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the damentals of stresses and strains, material properties. Axial,
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for torsion, bending, transverse and combined loadings. Stress
credit. at a point; stress transformations and Mohr’s circle for stress.
Beams and beam deflections, thin-wall pressure vessels,
Sophomore Year
columns and buckling, fatigue principles, impact loading.
EGGN234. ENGINEERING FIELD SESSION, CIVIL
Prerequisite: DCGN241 or MNGN317. 3 hours lecture;
SPECIALTY (S) The theory and practice of modern survey-
3 semester hours.
ing. Lectures and hands-on field work teaches horizontal, ver-
tical, and angular measurements and computations using EGGN325/BELS325. INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL
traditional and modern equipment. Subdivision of land and ENGINEERING (I) The application of engineering princi-
applications to civil engineering practice, GPS and astro- ples and techniques to the human body presents many unique
nomic observations. Prerequisite: EPIC251. Three weeks (6 challenges. The discipline of Biomedical Engineering has
day weeks) in summer field session; 3 semester hours. evolved over the past 50 years to address these challenges.
Biomedical Engineering is a diverse, seemingly all-encom-
EGGN235. ENGINEERING FIELD SESSION,
passing field that includes such areas as biomechanics, bio-
MECHANICAL SPECIALTY (S) This course provides the
materials, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging,
student with hands-on experience in the use of modern engi-
rehabilitation. This course is intended to provide an intro-
neering tools as part of the design process including model-
duction to, and overview of, Biomedical Engineering. At the
ing, fabrication, and testing of components and systems.
end of the semester, students should have a working knowl-
Student use engineering, mathematics and computers to con-
edge of the special considerations necessary to apply various
ceptualize, model, create, test, and evaluate components and
engineering principles to the human body. Prerequisites:
systems of their creation. Teamwork is emphasized by having
None.3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
students work in teams. Prerequisites: PHGN200/201,
CSCI260/261 and EPIC251. Three weeks in summer field EGGN334. ENGINEERING FIELD SESSION,
session; 3 semester hours. ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY (S) Experience in the engineer-
ing design process involving analysis, design, and simula-
EGGN250. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING
tion. Students use engineering, mathematics and computers
LABORATORY I (I, II) (WI) Laboratory experiments inte-
to model, analyze, design and evaluate system performance.
grating instrumentation, circuits and power with computer
Teamwork emphasized. Prerequisites: EGGN382,
data acquisitions and sensors. Sensor data is used to transi-
EGGN388, and two of the following: EGGN384, EGGN385,
tion between science and engineering science. Engineering
Science issues like stress, strains, thermal conductivity, pres-
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EGGN389, and EPIC251. Three weeks in summer session; 3 applied stress and displacement of material specimen. Prereq-
semester hours. uisite: EGGN250. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment:
EGGN335. ENGINEERING FIELD SESSION, EGGN351, EGGN320. 4.5 hours lab; 1.5 semester hour.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALTY (S) The environmental EGGN351. FLUID MECHANICS (I, II, S) Properties of
module is intended to introduce students to laboratory and liquids, manometers, one-dimensional continuity. Bernoulli’s
field analytical skills used in the analysis of an environmen- equation, the impulse momentum principle, laminar and tur-
tal engineering problem. Students will receive instruction on bulent flow in pipes, meters, pumps, and turbines. Prerequisite:
the measurement of water quality parameters (chemical, DCGN241 or MNGN317. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
physical, and biological) in the laboratory and field. The stu- EGGN353/ESGN353. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRON-
dent will use these skills to collect field data and analyze a MENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING I (I, II) Topics
given environmental engineering problem. Prerequisites: covered include: history of water related environmental law
EGGN353, EPIC251, MATH323. Three weeks in summer and regulation, major sources and concerns of water pollu-
session; tion, water quality parameters and their measurement, mate-
3 semester hours. rial and energy balances, water chemistry concepts, microbial
EGGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I,II,S) Super- concepts, aquatic toxicology and risk assessment. Prerequi-
vised, full-time engineering- related employment for a site: CHGN122, PHGN100 and MATH213, or consent of in-
continuous six-month period in which specific educational structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
objectives are achieved. Students must meet with the Engi- EGGN354/ESGN354. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRON-
neering Division Faculty Co-op Advisor prior to enrolling MENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING II (I, II) Intro-
to clarify the educational objectives for their individual ductory level fundamentals in atmospheric systems, air
Co-op program. Prerequisite: Second semester sophomore pollution control, solid waste management, hazardous waste
status and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00. management, waste minimization, pollution prevention, role
3 semester hours credit will be granted once toward degree and responsibilities of public institutions and private organi-
requirements. Credit earned in EGGN340, Cooperative Edu- zations in environmental management (relative to air, solid
cation, may be used as free elective credit hours or a civil and hazardous waste). Prerequisite: CHGN122, PHGN100
specialty elective if, in the judgment of the Co-op Advisor, and MATH213, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
the required term paper adequately documents the fact that mester hours.
the work experience entailed high-quality application of
engineering principles and practice. Applying the credits as EGGN361. SOIL MECHANICS (I, II) An introductory
free electives or civil electives requires the student to submit course covering the engineering properties of soil, soil phase
a “Declaration of Intent to Request Approval to Apply Co-op relationships and classification. Principle of effective stress.
Credit toward Graduation Requirements” form obtained from Seepage through soils and flow nets. One-dimensional con-
the Career Center to the Engineering Division Faculty Co-op solidation theory. Soil compressibility and settlement pre-
Advisor. diction. Shear strength of soils. Pore pressure parameters.
Introduction to earth pressure and slope stability calculations.
EGGN342. STRUCTURAL THEORY (I, II) Analysis of Prerequisite: EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
determinate and indeterminate structures for both forces and
deflections. Influence lines, work and energy methods, EGGN363. SOIL MECHANICS LABORATORY (I, II)
moment distribution, matrix operations, computer methods. Introduction to laboratory testing methods in soil mechanics.
Prerequisite: EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Classification, permeability, compressibility, shear strength.
Prerequisite: EGGN361 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours
EGGN350. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING lab; 1 semester hour.
LABORATORY II (I, II) (WI) Laboratory experiments inte-
grating electrical circuits, fluid mechanics, stress analysis, and EGGN371. THERMODYNAMICS I (I, II, S) Definitions,
other engineering fundamentals using computer data acquisi- properties, temperature, phase diagrams, equations of state,
tion and transducers. Fluid mechanics issues like compressi- steam tables, gas tables, work, heat, first and second laws of
ble thermodynamics, entropy, ideal gas, phase changes, availa-
and incompressible fluid flow (mass and volumetric), pres- bility, reciprocating engines, air standard cycles, vapor cycles.
sure losses, pump characteristics, pipe networks, turbulent Prerequisite: MATH213/223. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
and laminar flow, cavitation, drag, and others are covered. EGGN382. ENGINEERING CIRCUIT ANALYSIS (I, II)
Experimental stress analysis issues like compression and ten- This course provides the theoretical fundamentals to under-
sile testing, strain gage installation, Young’s Modulus, stress stand and analyze complex electric circuits with the required
vs. strain diagrams, and others are covered. Experimental mathematical tools. The key covered topics are: (i) Applica-
stress analysis and fluid mechanics are integrated in experi- tions of linearity, superposition, Thèvenin and Norton equiv-
ments which merge fluid power of the testing machine with alent circuits, mesh and nodal analysis for complex electrical

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networks, (ii) Sinusoidal steady state analysis, (iii) Applica- analysis of rotating machines, synchronous and poly-phase
tion of computer aided analysis for electrical networks, (iv) induction motors, and laboratory study of external character-
AC power circuit analysis, (v) Fourier series for analysis of istics of machines and transformers. Prerequisite: EGGN382
ac circuits, (vi) Laplace transform for transient analysis of or PHGN215. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
electric circuits, (vii) Frequency response, poles, zeros, trans- EGGN390/MTGN390. MATERIALS AND MANUFAC-
fer function, Bode plots and filter design, (viii) Ideal and TURING PROCESSES This course focuses on available en-
non-ideal operational amplifiers and (ix) ideal transformer. gineering materials and the manufacturing processes used in
Prerequisites: DCGN 381 or consent of instructor. 3 hours their conversion into a product or structure as critical consid-
lecture; 3 semester hours. erations in design. Properties, characteristics, typical selec-
EGGN384. DIGITAL LOGIC (I, II) Fundamentals of digital tion criteria, and applications are reviewed for ferrous and
logic design. Covers combinational and sequential logic cir- nonferrous metals, plastics and composites. The nature, fea-
cuits, programmable logic devices, hardware description lan- tures, and economics of basic shaping operations are ad-
guages, and computer-aided design (CAD) tools. Laboratory dressed with regard to their limitations and applications and
component introduces simulation and synthesis software and the types of processing equipment available. Related technol-
hands-on hardware design. Prerequisites: DCGN381 or ogy such as measurement and inspection procedures, numeri-
PHGN215. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. cal control systems and automated operations are introduced
EGGN385. ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS throughout the course. Prerequisite: EGGN320, SYGN202.
(I, II) Semiconductor materials and characteristics, junction 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on demand.
diode operation, bipolar junction transistors, field effect tran- EGGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING (I, II)
sistors, biasing techniques, four layer devices, amplifier and Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from
power supply design, laboratory study of semiconductor cir- special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the
cuit characteristics. Prerequisite: EGGN 382 or PHGN215. course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit
EGGN386. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING under different titles.
ELECTROMAGNETICS (II) This course provides an intro- EGGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
duction to electromagnetic theory as applied to electrical en- search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
gineering problems in wireless communications, member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
transmission lines, and high-frequency circuit design. The ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
theory and applications are based on Maxwell’s equations, dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
which describe the electric and magnetic force-fields, the in- Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
terplay between them, and how they transport energy. Matlab credit under different topic/experience.
and PSPICE will be used in homework assignments, to per- Senior Year
form simulations of electromagnetic interference, electro- EGGN400. INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS (I, II)
magnetic energy propagation along transmission lines on Overview and introduction to the science and engineering of
printed circuit boards, and antenna radiation patterns. Prereq- intelligent mobile robotics and robotic manipulators. Covers
uisites: EGGN382, MATH348 and/or consent of instructor. 3 guidance and force sensing, perception of the environment
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. around a mobile vehicle, reasoning about the environment to
EGGN388. INFORMATION SYSTEMS SCIENCE (I, II) identify obstacles and guidance path features and adaptively
The interpretation, representation and analysis of time- controlling and monitoring the vehicle health. A lesser em-
varying phenomena as signals which convey information and phasis is placed on robot manipulator kinematics, dynamics,
noise; applications are drawn from filtering, audio and image and force and tactile sensing. Surveys manipulator and intel-
processing, and communications. Topics include convolu- ligent mobile robotics research and development. Introduces
tion, Fourier series and transforms, sampling and discrete- principles and concepts of guidance, position, and force sens-
time processing of continuous-time signals, modulation, and ing; vision data processing; basic path and trajectory plan-
z-transforms. Prerequisite: DCGN381 or PHGN215 and ning algorithms; and force and position control. Prerequisite:
MATH225. Corequisite: MATH348. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- CSCI261 and DCGN381. 2 hours lecture; 1 hour lab; 3 se-
mester hours. mester hours.
EGGN389. FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRIC EGGN403. THERMODYNAMICS II (I) This course in-
MACHINERY I (I, II) This course provides an engineering cludes the study of thermodynamic relations, Clapeyron
science analysis of electrical machines. The following topics equation, mixtures and solutions, Gibbs function, combustion
are included: DC, single-phase and three-phase AC circuit processes, first and second law applied to reacting systems,
analysis, magnetic circuit concepts and materials, trans- third law of thermodynamics, real combustion processes,
former analysis and operation, steady-state and dynamic equilibrium of multicomponent systems, simultaneous chem-

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ical reactions of real combustion processes, ionization, screws, and fasteners is covered. Prerequisites: EPIC251;
overview of the major characteristics of spark-ignition and EGGN315 or PHGN350;, EGGN 320; and EGGN413. 3
compression-ignition engines, define parameters used to de- hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
scribe engine operation, develop the necessary thermody- EGGN413. COMPUTER AIDED ENGINEERING (I, II)
namic and combustion theory required for a quantitative This course introduces the student to the concept of com-
analysis of engine behavior, develop an integrated treatment puter-aided engineering. The major objective is to provide
of the various methods of analyzing idealized models of in- the student with the necessary background to use the com-
ternal combustion engine cycles, and finally summarize how puter as a tool for engineering analysis and design. The Fi-
operating characteristics of spark-ignition and compression- nite Element Analysis (FEA) method and associated
ignition engine depend on the major engine design and oper- computational engineering software have become significant
ating variables. Prerequisite: EGGN351, EGGN371. 3 hours tools in engineering analysis and design. This course is di-
lecture; 3 semester hours. rected to learning the concepts of FEA and its application to
EGGN408. INTRODUCTION TO SPACE EXPLORATION civil and mechanical engineering analysis and design. Note
(I) Overview of extraterrestrial applications of science and that critical evaluation of the results of a FEA using classical
engineering by covering all facets of human and robotic methods (from statics and mechanics of materials) and engi-
space exploration, including its history, current status, and neering judgment is employed throughout the course. Prereq-
future opportunities in the aerospace and planetary science uisite: EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
fields. Subtopics include: the space environment, space trans- EGGN417. MODERN CONTROL DESIGN (I) Control
portation systems, destinations (Low-Earth orbit, Moon, system design with an emphasis on observer-based methods,
Mars, asteroids, other planets), current research, missions, from initial open-loop experiments to final implementation.
and projects, the international and commercial perspectives, The course begins with an overview of feedback control de-
and discussion of potential career opportunities. This semi- sign technique from the frequency domain perspective, in-
narstyle class is taught by CSM faculty, engineers and scien- cluding sensitivity and fundamental limitations. State space
tists from space agencies and research organizations, realization theory is introduced, and system identification
aerospace industry experts, and visionaries and entrepreneurs methods for parameter estimation are introduced. Computer-
of the private space commerce sector. Prerequisites: None; based methods for control system design are presented. Pre-
1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. requisite: EGGN307. 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours.
EGGN410 - MECHANICAL DESIGN USING GD&T (II) EGGN422. ADVANCED MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
The mechanical design process can be broadly grouped into (I, II) General theories of stress and strain; stress and strain
three phases: requirements and concept, design and analysis, transformations, principal stresses and strains, octahedral
details and drawing package. In this class students will learn shear stresses, Hooke’s law for isotropic material, and failure
concepts and techniques for the details and drawing package criteria. Introduction to elasticity and to energy methods. Tor-
phase of the design process. The details of a design are criti- sion of noncircular and thin-walled members. Unsymmetrical
cal to the success of a design project. The details include se- bending and shear-center, curved beams, and beams on elas-
lection and implementation of a variety of mechanical tic foundations. Introduction to plate theory. Thick-walled
components such as fasteners (threaded, keys, retaining cylinders and contact stresses. Prerequisite: EGGN320,
rings), bearing and bushings. Fits and tolerances will also be EGGN413. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
covered. Statistical tolerance analysis will be used to verify
that an assembly will fit together and to optimize the design. EGGN425/BELS425. MUSCULOSKELETAL
Mechanical drawings have become sophisticated communi- BIOMECHANICS (II) This course is intended to provide
cation tools that are used throughout the processes of design, engineering students with an introduction to musculoskeletal
manufacturing, and inspection. Mechanical drawings are in- biomechanics. At the end of the semester, students should
terpreted either by the ANSI or ISO standard which includes have a working knowledge of the special considerations nec-
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). In this essary to apply engineering principles to the human body.
course the student will learn to create mechanical drawings The course will focus on the biomechanics of injury since
that communicate all of the necessary information to manu- understanding injury will require developing an understand-
facture the part, inspect the part, and allow the parts to be as- ing of normal biomechanics. Prerequisite: DCGN241,
sembled successfully. Prerequisite: EGGN235. 3 hours EGGN320, EGGN325/BELS325, or instructor permission.
lecture, 3 semester hours. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

EGGN411. MACHINE DESIGN (I, II) This course is an in- EGGN427/BELS427. PROSTHETIC AND IMPLANT EN-
troduction to the principles of mechanical design. Methods GINEERING Prosthetics and implants for the musculoskele-
for determining static, fatigue and surface failure are pre- tal and other systems of the human body are becoming
sented. Analysis and selection of machine components such increasingly sophisticated. From simple joint replacements
as shafts, keys, couplings, bearings, gears, springs, power to myoelectric limb replacements and functional electrical

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stimulation, the engineering opportunities continue to ex- tions (Mercator, Lambert, UTM, State Plane, etc.) and their
pand. This course builds on musculoskeletal biomechanics relationship to the databases of coordinates based on (North
and other BELS courses to provide engineering students with American Datum) NAD '27, NAD '83 and (High Accuracy
an introduction to prosthetics and implants for the muscu- Reference Network) HARN. Prerequisite: EGGN234.
loskeletal system. At the end of the semester, students 2 hours lecture; 8-9 field work days; 3 semester hours.
should have a working knowledge of the challenges and spe- EGGN435. HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
cial considerations necessary to apply engineering principles The emphasis of this class is on the multi-disciplinary nature
to augmentation or replacement in the musculoskeletal sys- of highway and traffic engineering and its application to the
tem. Prerequisites: EGGN/BELS325 or EGGN/BELS525. planning and design of transportation facilities. In the course
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall even years. of the class the students will examine design problems that
EGGN428/BELS428 - COMPUTATIONAL BIOMECHAN- will involve: geometric design, surveying, traffic operations,
ICS Computational Biomechanics provides an introduction hydrology, hydraulics, elements of bridge design, statistics,
to the application of computer simulation to solve some fun- highway safety, transportation planning, engineering ethics,
damental problems in biomechanics and bioengineering. soil mechanics, pavement design, economics, environmental
Musculoskeletal mechanics, medical image reconstruction, science. 3 credit hours. Taught on demand.
hard and soft tissue modeling, joint mechanics, and inter-sub- EGGN441. ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS (II)
ject variability will be considered. An emphasis will be Introduction to advanced structural analysis concepts. Non-
placed on understanding the limitations of the computer prismatic structures. Arches, Suspension and cable-stayed
model as a predictive tool and the need for rigorous verifica- bridges. Structural optimization. Computer Methods. Struc-
tion and validation of computational techniques. Clinical ap- tures with nonlinear materials. Internal force redistribution
plication of biomechanical modeling tools is highlighted and for statically indeterminate structures. Graduate credit re-
impact on patient quality of life is demonstrated. Prerequi- quires additional homework and projects. Prerequisite:
sites: EGGN413, EGGN325. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester EGGN342. 3 hour lectures; 3 semester hours.
hours. Fall odd years.
EGGN442. FINITE ELEMENT METHODS FOR
EGGN430/BELS430. BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTA- ENGINEERS (II) A course combining finite element theory
TION The acquisition, processing, and interpretation of with practical programming experience in which the multi-
biological signals present many unique challenges to the Bio- disciplinary nature of the finite element method as a numeri-
medical Engineer. This course is intended to provide students cal technique for solving differential equations is emphasized.
with an introduction to, and appreciation for, many of these Topics covered include simple ‘structural’ element, solid elas-
challenges. At the end of the semester, students should have a ticity, steady state analysis, transient analysis. Students get a
working knowledge of the special considerations necessary copy of all the source code published in the course textbook.
to gathering and analyzing biological signal data. EGGN250, Prerequisite: EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
DCGN381, EGGN325/BELS325, or instructor permission. 3
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall odd years. EGGN444. DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES (I, II) To
learn application and use the American Institute of Steel
EGGN431. SOIL DYNAMICS (II) Soil Dynamics combines Construction (AISC) Steel Construction Manual. Course de-
engineering vibrations with soil mechanics, analysis, and de- velops an understanding of the underlying theory for the de-
sign. Students will learn to apply basic principles of dynam- sign specifications. Students learn basic steel structural
ics towards the analysis and design of civil infrastructure member design principles to select the shape and size of a
systems when specific issues as raised by the inclusion of structural member. The design and analysis of tension mem-
soil materials must be considered. Prerequisites: EGGN320, bers, compression members, flexural members, and members
EGGN361, and MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester under combined loading is included, in addition to basic
hours. bolted and welded connection design. Prerequisite:
EGGN433. SURVEYING II (I) Engineering projects with EGGN342. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
local control using levels, theodolites and total stations, in- EGGN445. DESIGN OF REINFORCED CONCRETE
cluding surveying applications of civil engineering work in STRUCTURES (I, II) This course provides an introduction
the "field". Also includes engineering astronomy and com- to the materials and principles involved in the design of rein-
puter generated designs; basic road design including center- forced concrete. It will allow students to develop an under-
line staking, horizontal and vertical curves, slope staking and standing of the fundamental behavior of reinforced concrete
earthwork volume calculations. Use of commercial software under compressive, tensile, bending, and shear loadings, and
for final plan/profile and earthwork involved for the road gain a working knowledge of strength design theory and its
project data collected in the field. Conceptual and mathemat- application to the design of reinforced concrete beams,
ical knowledge of applying GPS data to engineering projects. columns, slabs, footings, retaining walls, and foundations.
Some discussion of the principles and equations of projec- Prerequisite: EGGN342. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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EGGN447. TIMBER AND MASONRY DESIGN The sources and the end-of-pipe waste streams and process resid-
course develops the theory and design methods required for uals that are generated in some key industries. Prerequisite:
the use of timber and masonry as structural materials. The EGGN/ESGN354. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
design of walls, beams, columns, beam-columns, shear walls, EGGN456/ESGN456. SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF
and structural systems are covered for each material. Grav- ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS (II) A critical exami-
ity, wind, snow, and seismic loads are calculated and utilized nation of the experiments, calculations and assumptions un-
for design. Prerequisite: EGGN320 or equivalent. 3 hours derpinning numerical and narrative standards contained in
lecture: 3 semester hours. Spring semester, odd years. federal and state environmental regulations. Top-down inves-
EGGN448 ADVANCED SOIL MECHANICS Advanced tigations of the historical development of selected regulatory
soil mechanics theories and concepts as applied to analysis guidelines and permitting procedures. Student directed de-
and design in geotechnical engineering. Topics covered will sign of improved regulations. Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353
include seepage, consolidation, shear strength and probabi- or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
listic methods. The course will have an emphasis on numeri- EGGN457/ESGN457. SITE REMEDIATION
cal solution techniques to geotechnical problems by finite ENGINEERING (II) This course describes the engineering
elements and finite differences. Prerequisite: EGGN361. principles and practices associated with the characterization
3 hour lectures; 3 semester hours. Fall even years. and remediation of contaminated sites. Methods for site char-
EGGN450. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING acterization and risk assessment will be highlighted while the
LABORATORY III (I, II) Laboratory experiments integrat- emphasis will be on remedial action screening processes and
ing electrical circuits, fluid mechanics, stress analysis, and technology principles and conceptual design. Common isola-
other engineering fundamentals using computer data acquisi- tion and containment and in situ and ex situ treatment tech-
tion and transducers. Students will design experiments to gather nology will be covered. Computerized decision-support tools
data for solving engineering problems. Examples are recom- will be used and case studies will be presented. Prerequisite:
mending design improvements to a refrigerator, diagnosing EGGN/ESGN354 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
and predicting failures in refrigerators, computer control of a semester hours.
hydraulic fluid power circuit in a fatigue test, analysis of struc- EGGN460. NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS(S)
tural failures in an off-road vehicle and redesign, diagnosis Introduction to the use of numerical methods in the solution
and prediction of failures in a motor/generator system. Prereq- of problems encountered in engineering analysis and design,
uisites: EGGN320, EGGN351, either EGGN350 or e.g. linear simultaneous equations (e.g. analysis of elastic
EGGN382; Corequisite: EGGN307. 3 hours lab; 1 semester materials, steady heat flow); roots of nonlinear equations
hour. (e.g. vibration problems, open channel flow); eigen-value
EGGN453/ESGN453. WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (I)  problems (e.g. natural frequencies, buckling and elastic sta-
The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the bility); curve fitting and differentiation (e.g. interpretation of
fundamental phenomena involved in wastewater treatment experimental data, estimation of gradients); integration (e.g.
processes (theory) and the engineering approaches used in summation of pressure distributions, finite element proper-
designing such processes (design). This course will focus on ties, local averaging ); ordinary differential equations (e.g.
the physical, chemical and biological processes applied to forced vibrations, beam bending) All course participants will
liquid wastes of municipal origin. Treatment objectives will receive source code consisting of a suite of numerical meth-
be discussed as the driving force for wastewater treatment. ods programs. Prerequisite: CSCI260 or 261, MATH225,
Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353 or consent of instructor. 3 EGGN320. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. EGGN464. FOUNDATIONS (I, II) Techniques of subsoil
EGGN454/ESGN454. WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING (I) investigation, types of foundations and foundation problems,
Water supply availability and quality. Theory and design of selection of basis for design of foundation types. Open-ended
conventional potable water treatment unit processes. Design problem solving and decision making. Prerequisite:
of distribution systems. Also includes regulatory analysis EGGN361. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Prerequisite: EGGN465. UNSATURATED SOIL MECHANICS  The
EGGN/ESGN353, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 focus of this course is on soil mechanics for unsaturated
semester hours. soils. It provides an introduction to thermodynamic potentials
EGGN455/ESGN455. SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE in partially saturated soils, chemical potentials of adsorbed
ENGINEERING (I) This course provides an introduction water in partially saturated soils, phase properties and rela-
and overview of the engineering aspects of solid and haz- tions, stress state variables, measurements of soil water suc-
ardous waste management. The focus is on control technolo- tion, unsaturated flow laws, measurement of unsaturated
gies for solid wastes from common municipal and industrial permeability, volume change theory, effective stress princi-

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ple, and measurement of volume changes in partially satu- for microprocessors. RS232 and other communication stan-
rated soils. The course is designed for seniors and graduate dards. Laboratory study and evaluation of microcomputer
students in various branches of engineering and geology system; design and implementation of interfacing projects.
that are concerned with unsaturated soil’s hydrologic and Prerequisite: EGGN384 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
mechanics behavior. Prerequisites: EGGN461 or consent of ture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on de- EGGN483. ANALOG & DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
mand. SYSTEMS (II) Signal classification; Fourier transform;
EGGN469. FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY filtering; sampling; signal representation; modulation; de-
(I) Investigate fundamentals of fuel-cell operation and elec- modulation; applications to broadcast, data transmission,
trochemistry from a chemical-thermodynamics and materi- and instrumentation. Prerequisite: EGGN388 or consent of
als-science perspective. Review types of fuel cells, instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
fuel-processing requirements and approaches, and fuel-cell EGGN484. POWER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS (I) 3-phase
system integration. Examine current topics in fuel-cell sci- power systems, per-unit calculations, modeling and equiva-
ence and technology. Fabricate and test operational fuel cells lent circuits of major components, voltage drop, fault calcu-
in the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. Prerequisites: EGGN371 or lations, symmetrical components and unsymmetrical faults,
ChEN357 or MTGN351, or consent of instructor. 3 hours system grounding, power-flow, selection of major equipment,
lecture; 3 semester hours. design of electric power distribution systems. Prerequisite:
EGGN471. HEAT TRANSFER (I, II) Engineering approach EGGN389. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
to conduction, convection, and radiation, including steady- EGGN485. INTRODUCTION TO HIGH POWER
state conduction, nonsteady-state conduction, internal heat ELECTRONICS (II) Power electronics are used in a broad
generation conduction in one, two, and three dimensions, and range of applications from control of power flow on major
combined conduction and convection. Free and forced con- transmission lines to control of motor speeds in industrial fa-
vection including laminar and turbulent flow, internal and cilities and electric vehicles, to computer power supplies.
external flow. Radiation of black and grey surfaces, shape This course introduces the basic principles of analysis and
factors and electrical equivalence. Prerequisite: MATH225; design of circuits utilizing power electronics, including
EGGN351; EGGN371 or PHGN 341. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- AC/DC, AC/AC, DC/DC, and DC/AC conversions in their
mester hours. many configurations. Prerequisites: EGGN385, EGGN389. 3
EGGN473. FLUID MECHANICS II (II) Review of elemen- hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
tary fluid mechanics and engineering, two-dimensional exter- EGGN486. PRACTICAL DESIGN OF SMALL RENEW-
nal flows, boundary layers, flow separation; Compressible ABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS This course provides the fun-
flow, isentropic flow, normal and oblique shocks, Prandtl- damentals to understand and analyze renewable energy
Meyer expansion fans, Fanno and Rayleigh flow; Introduc- powered electric circuits. It covers practical topics related to
tion to flow instabilities (e.g., Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, the design of alternative energy based systems. It is assumed
Raleigh Benard convection). Prerequisite: EGGN351 or con- the students will have some basic and broad knowledge of
sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. the principles of electrical machines, thermodynamics, elec-
EGGN478. ENGINEERING VIBRATIONS (II) Theory of tronics, and fundamentals of electric power systems. One of
mechanical vibrations as applied to single- and multi-degree- the main objectives of this course is to focus on the interdis-
of-freedom systems. Analysis of free and forced vibrations ciplinary aspects of integration of the alternative sources of
to different types of loading - harmonic, impulse, periodic energy, including hydropower, wind power, photovoltaic, and
and general transient loading. Derive model systems using energy storage for those systems. Power electronic systems
D’Alambert’s principle, Lagrange’s equations and Hamil- will be discussed and how those electronic systems can be
ton’s principle. Analysis of natural frequencies and mode used for stand-alone and grid-connected electrical energy ap-
shapes. Role of damping in machines and structures. Analy- plications. Prerequisite: EGGN382 or consent of instructor.
sis and effects of resonance. Use of the modal superposition 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Taught on demand.
method and the transient Duhamel integral method. Prerequi- EGGN487. ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF ADVANCED
site: EGGN315. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ENERGY SYSTEMS (II) The course investigates the de-
EGGN482. MICROCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND sign, operation and analysis of complex interconnected elec-
INTERFACING (I) Microprocessor and microcontroller tric power grids, the basis of our electric power
architecture focusing on hardware structures and elementary infrastructure. Evaluating the system operation, planning for
machine and assembly language programming skills essential the future expansion under deregulation and restructuring,
for use of microprocessors in data acquisition, control, and ensuring system reliability, maintaining security, and devel-
instrumentation systems. Analog and digital signal condition- oping systems that are safe to operate has become increas-
ing, communication, and processing. A/D and D/A converters ingly more difficult. Because of the complexity of the

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problems encountered, analysis and design procedures rely client requirements. Prerequisite: EGGN491. 1 hour lecture;
on the use of sophisticated power system simulation com- 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
puter programs. The course features some commonly used EGGN493. ENGINEERING DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
commercial software packages. Prerequisites: EGGN 484 or The application of gradient, stochastic and heuristic opti-
consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory; mization algorithms to linear and nonlinear optimization
3 semester hours. problems in constrained and unconstrained design spaces.
EGGN490 SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING DESIGN (I) Students will consider problems with continuous, integer and
This course is a comprehensive introduction into concept of mixed-integer variables, problems with single or multiple ob-
sustainability and sustainable development from an engineer- jectives and the task modeling design spaces and constraints.
ing point of view. It involves the integration of engineering Design optimization methods are becoming of increasing im-
and statistical analysis through a Life Cycle Assessment tool, portance in engineering design and offer the potential to re-
allowing a quantitative, broad-based consideration any duce design cycle times while improving design quality by
process or product design and their respective impacts on en- leveraging simulation and historical design data. Prerequi-
vironment, human health and the resource base. The require- sites: MATH213 and MATH225 (Required), CSCI260 or
ments for considering social implications are also discussed. CSCI261 or other experience with computer programming
Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing, or consent of in- languages (Suggested). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
structor.; 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. Spring even years.
EGGN491. SENIOR DESIGN I (I, II) (WI) This course is EGGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
the first of a two-semester capstone course sequence giving EGGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENGINEERING (I, II)
the student experience in the engineering design process. Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from
Realistic open-ended design problems are addressed for real special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the
world clients at the conceptual, engineering analysis, and the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
synthesis stages and include economic and ethical considera- Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit
tions necessary to arrive at a final design. Students are as- under different titles.
signed to interdisciplinary teams and exposed to processes in
the areas of design methodology, project management, com- EGGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
munications, and work place issues. Strong emphasis is search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
placed on this being a process course versus a project course. member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
This is a writing-across-the-curriculum course where stu- ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
dents' written and oral communication skills are strength- dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
ened. The design projects are chosen to develop student Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
creativity, use of design methodology and application of credit under different topic/experience.
prior course work paralleled by individual study and re-
search. Prerequisite: Field session appropriate to the stu-
dent's specialty and EPIC251. For Mechanical Specialty
students, concurrent enrollment or completion of EGGN 411.
1-2 hour lecture; 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours
EGGN492. SENIOR DESIGN II (I, II) (WI) This course is
the second of a two-semester sequence to give the student ex-
perience in the engineering design process. Design integrity
and performance are to be demonstrated by building a proto-
type or model, or producing a complete drawing and specifi-
cation package, and performing pre-planned experimental
tests, wherever feasible, to verify design compliance with

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Environmental Science An Area of Special Interest (ASI) consists of a minimum
of 12 credit hours of a logical sequence of courses. Only
and Engineering three of these hours may be taken at the 100- or 200-level
and no more than three of these hours may be specifically re-
JOHN E. McCRAY, Professor and Division Director quired for the degree program in which the student is gradu-
JÖRG DREWES, Professor
ating. An ASI may be completed within the same major
TISSA ILLANGASEKARE, Professor and AMAX Distinguished
Chair
department.
ROBERT L. SIEGRIST, Professor A Minor Program / Area of Special Interest declaration
RONALD R.H. COHEN, Associate Professor (available in the Registrar’s Office) should be submitted for
LINDA A. FIGUEROA, Associate Professor approval prior to the student’s completion of half of the hours
JUNKO MUNAKATA MARR, Associate Professor proposed to constitute the program. Approvals are required
JOHN R. SPEAR. Associate Professor
from the Director of the Environmental Science and Engi-
TZAHI Y. CATH, Assistant Professor
neering Division, the student’s advisor, and the Department
CHRISTOPHER P. HIGGINS, Assistant Professor
JONATHAN O. SHARP, Assistant Professor Head or Division Director in the department or division in
MICHAEL SEIBERT, Research Professor which the student is enrolled.
MARIA L. GHIRARDI, Research Associate Professor Students majoring in Engineering with an Environmental
PEI XU, Research Associate Professor Specialty may not also complete a minor or ASI in Environ-
MICHELLE L CRIMI, Research Assistant Professor mental Science and Engineering.
TOSHIHIRO SAKAKI, Research Assistant Professor
KATHRYN LOWE, Senior Research Associate All students pursuing the ESE Minor or ASI are required
PAUL B. QUENEAU, Adjunct Professor to take ESGN/EGGN353 and ESGN/EGGN354.
DANIEL T. TEITELBAUM, Adjunct Professor Additional courses for the ASI or Minor sequence must be
BRUCE D. HONEYMAN, Emeritus Professor
selected from:
Program Description ESGN401 Fundamentals of Ecology
The Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) Divi- ESGN440A Environmental Pollution: Sources, Characteristics,
sion offers specialty and minor programs in Environmental Transport and Fate
Science and Engineering. ESE provides an undergraduate ESGN/EGGN453 Wastewater Engineering
curriculum leading to a Minor (18 hours) or an Area of Spe- ESGN/EGGN454 Water Supply Engineering
ESGN/EGGN456 Scientific Basis of Environmental Regulations
cial Interest (ASI) (12 hours).
ESGN/EGGN457 Site Remediation Engineering
Environmental Engineering Specialty in the ESGN460 Onsite Water Reclamation and Reuse
Engineering Division ESGN462 Solid Waste Minimization and Recycling
The Environmental Engineering Specialty introduces ESGN463 Pollution Prevention: Fundamentals and Practice
students to the fundamentals of environmental engineering ESGN490 Environmental Law
including the scientific and regulatory basis of public health Combined Degree Program Option
and environmental protection. Topics covered include envi- CSM Undergraduate students have the opportunity to
ronmental science and regulatory processes, water and waste- begin work on a M.S. degree in Environmental Science and
water engineering, solid and hazardous waste management, Engineering while completing their Bachelor’s degree. The
and contaminated site remediation. CSM Combined Degree Program provides the vehicle for
See entries in this Bulletin under Engineering (pg. 48) and students to use undergraduate coursework as part of their
the degree program leading to the BS in Engineering with a Graduate Degree curriculum. For more information please
Specialty in Environmental Engineering. This undergraduate see the ESE Division website:
Specialty is supported by the Environmental Science and http://ese.mines.edu/ufield.html.
Engineering Division. Description of Courses
Environmental Science and Engineering Minor Undergraduate Courses
and ASI ESGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
General Requirements: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or spe-
A Minor Program of study consists of a minimum of 18 cial topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of in-
credit hours of a logical sequence of courses. With the ex- structor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only
ception of the McBride Honors minor, only three of these once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6
hours may be taken in the student’s degree-granting depart- credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
ment and no more than three of these hours may be at the
100- or 200- level. A Minor Program may not be completed
in the same department as the major.

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ESGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- and hazardous waste). Prerequisite: CHGN124, PHGN100
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty and MATH213, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- mester hours.
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- ESGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or spe-
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for cial topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of in-
credit under different titles. structor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only
ESGN203/SYGN203. NATURAL AND ENGINEERED once. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Variable credit: 1-6
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS Introduction to natural and semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
engineered environmental systems analysis. Environmental ESGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
decision making, sustainable development, pollution sources, search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
effects and prevention, and environmental life cycle assess- member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
ment. The basic concepts of material balances, energy bal- ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
ances, chemical equilibrium and kinetics and structure and dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
function of biological systems will be used to analyze envi- Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
ronmental systems. Case studies in sustainable development, credit under different titles.
industrial ecology, pollution prevention and life cycle assess-
ment with be covered. The goal of this course is to develop ESGN401. FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY (I) Biologi-
problem-solving skills associated with the analysis of envi- cal and ecological principles discussed and industrial exam-
ronmental systems. Prerequisites: CHGN124 or concurrent; ples of their use given. Analysis of ecosystem processes,
MATH112 or concurrent; PHGN 100; SYGN101. 3 semester such as erosion, succession, and how these processes relate
hours. to engineering activities, including engineering design and
plant operation. Criteria and performance standards analyzed
ESGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL for facility siting, pollution control, and mitigation of im-
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or spe- pacts. North American ecosystems analyzed. Concepts of
cial topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of in- forestry, range, and wildlife management integrated as they
structor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only apply to all the above. Three to four weekend field trips will
once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 be arranged during the semester. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. hours.
ESGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- ESGN403/CHGN403. INTRODUCTION TO
search or special problem projects supervised by faculty ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (I) Processes by which
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- natural and anthropogenic chemicals interact, react and are
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Independ- transformed and redistributed in various environmental com-
ent Study form must be complete and submitted to the partments. Air, soil and aqueous (fresh and saline surface and
Registrar. Variable credit: 1-6. Repeatable for credit under groundwaters) environments are covered, along with special-
different titles. ized environments such as waste treatment facilities and the
ESGN353/EGGN353. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRON- upper atmosphere. Prerequisites: SYGN101, DCGN209, and
MENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING I (I, II) Topics CHGN222. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
covered include history of water related environmental law ESGN440/ESGN510. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION:
and regulation, major sources and concerns of water pollu- SOURCES, CHARACTERISTICS, TRANSPORT AND
tion, water quality parameters and their measurement, mate- FATE (I) This course describes the environmental behavior
rial and energy balances, water chemistry concepts, microbial of inorganic and organic chemicals in multimedia environ-
concepts, aquatic toxicology and risk assessment. Prerequi- ments, including water, air, sediment and biota. Sources and
site: : CHGN124, PHGN100 and MATH213, or consent of characteristics of contaminants in the environment are dis-
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. cussed as broad categories, with some specific examples
ESGN354/EGGN354. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVIRON- from various industries. Attention is focused on the persist-
MENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING II (I, II) Intro- ence, reactivity, and partitioning behavior of contaminants in
ductory level fundamentals in atmospheric systems, air environmental media. Both steady and unsteady state multi-
pollution control, solid waste management, hazardous waste media environmental models are developed and applied to
management, waste minimization, pollution prevention, role contaminated sites. The principles of contaminant transport
and responsibilities of public institutions and private organi- in surface water, groundwater and air are also introduced.
zations in environmental management (relative to air, solid The course provides students with the conceptual basis and

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mathematical tools for predicting the behavior of contami- ESGN460. ONSITE WATER RECLAMATION AND
nants in the environment. Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353 or REUSE (II). Appropriate solutions to water and sanitation in
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. the U.S. and globally need to be effective in protecting public
ESGN453/EGGN453. WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (I) health and preserving water quality while also being accept-
The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the fun- able, affordable and sustainable. Onsite and decentralized
damental phenomena involved in wastewater treatment systems have the potential to achieve these goals in rural
processes (theory) and the engineering approaches used in areas, peri-urban developments, and urban centers in small
designing such processes (design). This course will focus on and large cities. Moreover they can improve water use effi-
the physical, chemical and biological processes applied to ciency, conserve energy and enable distributed energy gener-
liquid wastes of municipal origin. Treatment objectives will ation, promote green spaces, restore surface waters and
be discussed as the driving force for wastewater treatment. aquifers, and stimulate new green companies and jobs. A
Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353 or consent of instructor. 3 growing array of approaches, devices and technologies have
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. evolved that include point-of-use water purification, waste
source separation, conventional and advanced treatment
ESGN454/EGGN454. WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING units, localized natural treatment systems, and varied re-
(II) Water supply availability and quality. Theory and design source recovery and recycling options. This course will
of conventional potable water treatment and processes. De- focus on the engineering selection, design, and implementa-
sign of distribution systems. Also includes regulatory analy- tion of onsite and decentralized systems for water reclama-
sis under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Prerequisite: tion and reuse. Topics to be covered include process analysis
EGGN/ESGN353 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 and system planning, water and waste stream attributes,
semester hours. water and resource conservation, confined unit and natural
ESGN455/EGGN455. SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE system treatment technologies, effluent collection and clus-
ENGINEERING (II) This course provides an introduction tering, recycling and reuse options, and system management.
and overview of the engineering aspects of solid and haz- Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353 or consent of instructor. 3
ardous waste management. The focus is on control technolo- hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
gies for solid wastes from common municipal and industrial ESGN462/MTGN462/MTGN527. SOLID WASTE
sources and the end-of-pipe waste streams and process resid- MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING (I) This course will
uals that are generated in some key industries. Prerequisite: examine, using case studies, how industry applies engineer-
EGGN/ESGN354. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ing principles to minimize waste formation and to meet solid
ESGN456/EGGN456. SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF waste recycling challenges. Both proven and emerging solu-
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS (I) A critical exami- tions to solid waste environmental problems, especially those
nation of the experiments, calculations and assumptions un- associated with metals, will be discussed. Prerequisites:
derpinning numerical and narrative standards contained in EGGN/ESGN353 or EGGN/ESGN354 or consent of instruc-
federal and state environmental regulations. Top-down inves- tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
tigations of the historical development of selected regulatory ESGN463. POLLUTION PREVENTION: FUNDAMEN-
guidelines and permitting procedures. Student directed de- TALS AND PRACTICE (II) The objective of this course is
sign of improved regulations. Prerequisite: to introduce the principles of pollution prevention, environ-
EGGN/ESGN353. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. mentally benign products and processes, and manufacturing
ESGN457/EGGN457. SITE REMEDIATION systems. The course provides a thorough foundation in pol-
ENGINEERING (II) This course describes the engineering lution prevention concepts and methods. Engineers and sci-
principles and practices associated with the characterization entists are given the tools to incorporate environmental
and remediation of contaminated sites. Methods for site char- consequences into decision-making. Sources of pollution
acterization and risk assessment will be highlighted while the and its consequences are detailed. Focus includes sources
emphasis will be on remedial action screening processes and and minimization of industrial pollution; methodology for
technology principles and conceptual design. Common isola- life-cycle assessments and developing successful pollution
tion and containment and in-situ and ex-situ treatment tech- prevention plans; technological means for minimizing the
nology will be covered. Computerized decision-support tools use of water, energy, and reagents in manufacturing; and
will be used and case studies will be presented. Prerequisites: tools for achieving a sustainable society. Materials selection,
EGGN/ESGN354 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 process and product design, and packaging are also ad-
semester hours. dressed. Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353 or
EGGN/ESGN354 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3
semester hours.

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ESGN490/ESGN502. ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (I) Spe-
cially designed for the needs of the environmental quality en- Geology and Geological
gineer, scientist, planner, manager, government regulator,
consultant, or advocate. Highlights include how our legal
Engineering
system works, environmental law fundamentals, all major JOHN D. HUMPHREY, Associate Professor and Department Head
JOHN B. CURTIS, Professor
US EPA/state enforcement programs, the National Environ-
WENDY J. HARRISON, Professor and Associate Provost
mental Policy Act, air and water pollutant laws, risk assess- MURRAY W. HITZMAN, Professor, Charles F. Fogarty Professor of
ment and management, and toxic and hazardous substance Economic Geology
laws (RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, LUST, etc). Prerequisites: JOHN E. McCRAY, Professor and Division Director, Environmental
EGGN/ESGN353 or EGGN/ESGN354, or consent of in- Science & Engineering
structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. PAUL SANTI, Professor
STEPHEN A. SONNENBERG, Professor, Charles Boettcher
ESGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
Distinguished Chair in Petroleum Geology
ESGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL RICHARD F. WENDLANDT, Professor
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or spe- DAVID A. BENSON, Associate Professor
cial topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of in- L. GRAHAM CLOSS, Associate Professor
structor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only JERRY D. HIGGINS, Associate Professor
once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, Associate Professor, Chemistry &
credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. Geochemistry
REED M. MAXWELL, Associate Professor
ESGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- PIRET PLINK-BJORKLUND, Associate Professor
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty BRUCE TRUDGILL, Associate Professor
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- WEI ZHOU, Associate Professor
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- JENNIFER L. ASCHOFF, Assistant Professor
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the NIGEL KELLY, Assistant Professor
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for THOMAS MONECKE, Assistant Professor
CHRISTIAN V. SHOREY, Lecturer
credit under different titles.
CHARLES F. KLUTH, Distinguished Scientist
DAVID PYLES, Research Professor
DONNA S. ANDERSON, Research Associate Professor
MASON DYKSTRA, Research Associate Professor
NICHOLAS B. HARRIS, Research Associate Professor
KARIN HOAL, Research Associate Professor
MAEVE BOLAND, Research Assistant Professor
RENAUD BOUROULLEC, Research Assistant Professor
MARY CARR, Research Assistant Professor
THOMAS L.T. GROSE, Professor Emeritus
JOHN D. HAUN, Professor Emeritus
NEIL F. HURLEY, Professor Emeritus
RICHARD W. HUTCHINSON, Professor Emeritus
KEENAN LEE, Professor Emeritus
EILEEN POETER, Professor Emerita
SAMUEL B. ROMBERGER, Professor Emeritus
A. KEITH TURNER, Professor Emeritus
JOHN E. WARME, Professor Emeritus
ROBERT J. WEIMER, Professor Emeritus
TIMOTHY A. CROSS, Associate Professor Emeritus
GREGORY S. HOLDEN, Associate Professor Emeritus
ERIC P. NELSON, Associate Professor Emeritus

Program Description
A Bachelor of Science degree in Geological Engineering
is the basis for careers concentrating on the interaction of
humans and the earth. Geological Engineers deal with a wide
variety of the resource and environmental problems that
come with accommodating more and more people on a finite
planet. Geologic hazards and conditions must be recognized
and considered in the location and design of foundations for
buildings, roads and other structures; waste disposal facilities
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must be properly located, designed and constructed; contami- and Geotechnics, and Ground-Water Engineering Concentra-
nated sites and ground water must be accurately character- tion. Students anticipating careers in resource exploration
ized before cleanup can be accomplished; water supplies and development or who expect to pursue graduate studies in
must be located, developed and protected; and new mineral geological sciences follow the Mineral and Petroleum Explo-
and energy resources must be located and developed in an ration Engineering Concentration.
environmentally sound manner. Geological Engineers are the At all levels the Geological Engineering Program empha-
professionals trained to meet these challenges. sizes laboratory and field experience. All courses have a lab-
The Geological Engineering curriculum provides a strong oratory session, and after the junior year students participate
foundation in the basic sciences, mathematics, geological sci- in a field course, which is six weeks of geologic and engi-
ence and basic engineering along with specialized upper neering mapping and direct observation. The course involves
level instruction in integrated applications to real problems. considerable time outdoors in the mountains and canyons of
Engineering design is integrated throughout the four year Utah and southwestern Colorado.
program, beginning in Design I (Freshman year) and ending At the senior level, students begin to focus on a career path
with the capstone design courses in the senior year. The pro- by taking course sequences in at least two areas of geological
gram is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Com- engineering specialization. The course sequences begin with
mission of Accreditation Inc, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, a 4 unit course in the fundamentals of a field of geological
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700. Stu- engineering which is followed by a 3 unit design-oriented
dents have the background to take the Fundamentals of Engi- course that emphasizes experience in direct application of
neering Exam, the first step in becoming a registered principles through design projects.
Professional Engineer.
Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Programs
Graduates follow five general career paths:
Several degree programs offer CSM undergraduate stu-
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics. Careers in site dents the opportunity to begin work on a Graduate Certifi-
investigation, design and stabilization of foundations and cate, Professional Degree, or Master Degree while
slopes; site characterization, design, construction and completing the requirements for their Bachelor Degree.
remediation of waste disposal sites or contaminated sites; These programs can give students a head start on graduate
and assessment of geologic hazards for civil, mining or education. An overview of these combined programs and de-
environmental engineering projects. scription of the admission process and requirements are
Ground-Water Engineering. Careers in assessment and found in the Graduate Degrees and Requirements section of
remediation of ground-water contamination, design of the Graduate Bulletin.
ground-water control facilities for geotechnical projects and Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of
exploration for and development of ground-water supplies. Science in Geological Engineering)
Petroleum Exploration and Development Engineering. In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa-
Careers in search for and development of oil, gas and coal tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and
and their efficient extraction. the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the Geological Engineering
Mineral Exploration and Development Engineering. Program at CSM has established the following program edu-
Careers in search for and development of natural deposits of cational objectives:
metals, industrial materials and rock aggregate. Objective 1. Engineering Competence
Geological Science. Students are also well prepared to All graduates of the CSM Geological Engineering pro-
pursue careers in basic geoscience. Graduates have become gram shall be competent geological engineers. They shall be
experts in fields as divergent as global climate change, the able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
early history of the Earth, planetary science, fractal represen- by application of a strong knowledge of mathematics, sci-
tation of ground-water flow and simulation of sedimentary ence, and engineering principles and practices. They shall be
rock sequences, to name a few. Careers are available in re- able to design data acquisition programs to evaluate acquired
search and education. data and to utilize data to design exploration, construction or
The curriculum may be followed along two concentration remediation systems within economic guidelines. The capa-
paths with slightly different upper division requirements. bilities shall be derived from classroom, project, and experi-
Both concentrations are identical in the first two years as stu- ential aspects of students' degree programs.
dents study basic science, mathematics, engineering science, Objective 2. Communication
and geological science. In the junior year those students Graduates must have the communication skills that permit
pursuing careers in ground-water engineering, engineering them to convey technical information, geological engineering
geology and geotechnics, or geoenvironmental engineering concepts, and results of technical studies to peers and the lay
applications follow the Environmental, Engineering Geology public. Communication skills will include oral, written and

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graphic presentations, computer-based retrieval, manipula- GEOL321 Mineralogy & Mineral
tion and analysis of technical information, and general com- Characterization 2 3 3
puter literacy. DCGN209 Thermodynamics 3 3
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
Objective 3. Leadership and Teamwork EGGN361 Soil Mechanics OR 3 3
Graduates should appreciate and respect the characteristics MNGN321 Introduction to Rock Mechanics* 2 3 3
and value of both leadership and teamwork, and should pos- Total 16
sess the attitude that each is important Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
GEGN307 Petrology 2 3 3
Objective 4. Provide motivation for life-long learning.
GEGN317 Field Methods 1 8 2
Undergrad students will be exposed to methods that moti- GEOL314 Stratigraphy 3 3 4
vate them to continue their personal and professional growth GEGN351 Geologic Fluid Mechanics 3 3
through life-long learning after graduation. We will intro- LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
duce students to experiences that will help them appreciate Tech Elective II * 3 3
that scientific curiosity, self-directed learning, post-graduate Total 18
education, and attention to world events are crucial attributes *Technical Electives I & II: Either MNGN321 or EGGN361 is
to continued growth and success in their professional career. required as ONE of the technical electives. An additional technical
elective must be selected so that the total technical elective credit
Objective 5. Integrity and Ethics hours are composed of a balance of engineering science and engi-
Graduates must have integrity and must practice ethical neering design.
behavior in their professional activities in the geological en- Summer Term lec. lab. sem.hrs.
gineering discipline. GEGN316 Field Geology 6 6
Program Requirements Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
In order to achieve the program goals listed above, every stu- GEGN4— Option Elective 3 3 4
dent working towards the Bachelor of Science Degree in Geo- GEGN4— Option Elective 3 3 4
GEGN432 Geological Data Management 1 6 3
logical Engineering must complete the following requirements:
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3
Degree Requirements (Geological Engineering) Free Elective 3
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Total 17
GEGN203 Engineering Terrain Analysis 2 2
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
GEGN204 Geologic Principles and Processes 2 2
GEGN4— Design Elective 2 3 3
GEGN205 Advanced Physical Geology Laboratory 3 1
GEGN4— Design Elective 2 3 3
MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engn’rs III 4 4
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3
DCGN241 Statics 3 3
Free Elective 3
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
Free Elective 3
PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
Total 15
Total 15.5
Degree Total 136.5
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
EPIC251 GIS Epics II 2 3 3 Option Electives:
GEGN206 Earth Materials 2 3 3 Students must take TWO of the following four courses.
MATH222 Differential Equations GEGN401 Mineral Deposits 4 credits
for Geologists and Geological Engineers 2 2 GEGN438 Petroleum Geology 4 credits
PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5 GEGN467 Ground-Water Engineering 4 credits
EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3 GEGN468 Engineering Geology & Geotechnics 4 credits
PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
Total 16 Design Electives:
Following the sophomore year, Geological Engineering students
Students must take TWO design courses, corresponding in
choose from one of two concentrations: 1. Minerals and Petroleum subject area to the Option Elective.
Exploration Engineering 2. Environmental, Engineering Geology GEGN403 Mineral Exploration Design 3 credits
and Geotechnics, and Ground-water Engineering GEGN439 Multi-Disciplinary Petroleum Design 3 credits
GEGN469 Engineering Geology Design 3 credits
Minerals and Petroleum Exploration Engineering
GEGN470 Ground-Water Engineering Design 3 credits
Concentration
Recommended for students intending careers in explora- Environmental, Engineering Geology and Geotechnics,
tion and development of mineral and fuels resources, or in- and Ground-Water Engineering Concentration
tending careers in geoscience research and education. Recommended for students intending careers in geotechni-
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
cal engineering, hydrogeology, or other environmental engi-
GEOL309 Structural Geology 3 3 4 neering careers.

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Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Water Engineering Emphasis:
GEGN 212 Petrography of Geol. Engineers 1 3 2 EBGN321 Engineering Economics
GEOL309 Structural Geology 3 3 4 EGGN/ESGN353 Fundamentals of Environmental Sci. & Engr. I
DCGN209 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3 EGGN/ESGN354 Fundamentals of Environmental Sci. & Engr. II
or EGGN451 Hydraulic Problems
EGGN371 Thermodynamics 3 3 EGGN465 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3 EGGN473 Fluid Mechanics
EGGN361 Soil Mechanics 3 3 EGGN/ESGN453 Wastewater Engineering
EGGN363 Soil Mechanics Lab 1 1 EGGN/ESGN454 Water Supply Engineering
Total 16 ESGN401 Fundamentals of Ecology
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. ESGN440 Environmental Pollution
GEGN317 Field Methods 1 8 2 ESGN/EGGN455 Solid & Hazardous Waste Engineering
GEGN473 Site Investigation 3 3 ESGN/EGGN456 Scientific Basis of Environmental Regulations
GEOL314 Stratigraphy 3 3 4 ESGN/EGGN457 Site Remediation Engineering
GEGN 351 Geologic Fluid Mechanics 3 3 ESGN490 Environmental Law
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3 ESGN/CHGN403 Intro. to Environmental Chemistry
MNGN321 Rock Mechanics 2 3 3 GEGN499 Independent Study in Hydrogeology
Total 18 GEGN475 Applications of Geographic Information Systems
GEGN481 Advanced Hydrology
Summer Term lec. lab. sem.hrs. GEGN483 Math Modeling of Ground-Water Systems
GEGN316 Field Geology 6 6 GEOL321 Mineralogy & Mineral Characterization
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. LAIS487 Environmental Politics & Policy
GEGN468 Engineering Geology 3 3 4 LAIS488 Water Politics & Policy
GEGN467 Ground-Water Engineering 3 3 4 CSCI260 Fortran Programming
GEGN432 Geological Data Management 1 6 3 CSCI261 Programming Concepts
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3 MATH332 Linear Algebra
Free Elective 3 3
Geological Engineering Minor and Area of Special
Total 17
Interest
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. To receive a minor or ASI, a student must take at least 12
GEGN469 Engineering Geology Design 3 3
(ASI) or 18 (minor) hours of a logical sequence of courses.
GEGN470 Ground-Water Engineering Design 3 3
This may include SYGN101 (4 hours) and up to 4 hours at
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3
Free Elective 3 3 the 200-level.
Free Elective 3 3 Description of Courses
Total 15
Freshman Year
Degree Total 136.5 GEOL102. INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGICAL
Students in the Environmental, Engineering Geology and ENGINEERING (II) Presentations by faculty members and
Geotechnics, and Ground-Water Engineering Concentration outside professionals of case studies to provide a comprehen-
may further specialize by utilizing their free elective courses sive overview of the fields of Geology and Geological Engi-
to emphasize a specific specialty. Suggested courses are pre- neering and the preparation necessary to pursue careers in
sented below and should be selected in consultation with the those fields. A short paper on an academic professional path
student’s advisor. The emphasis area is an informal designa- will be required. Prerequisite: SYGN101 or concurrent en-
tion only and it will not appear on the transcript. rollment. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics Emphasis: GEGN/GEOL198. SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY OR
EGGN464 Foundations GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (I, II) Special topics
GEGN475 Applications of Geographic Information Systems classes taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, labo-
EBGN321 Engineering Economics ratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of in-
EGGN465 Unsaturated Soil Mechanics
structor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester
GEGN399 Independent Study in Engineering Geology
hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
GEGN499 Independent Study in Engineering Geology
GEGN307 Petrology GEGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGINEERING
GEOL321 Mineralogy & Mineral Characterization GEOLOGY OR ENGINEERING HYDROGEOLOGY (I, II)
CSCI261 Programming Concepts Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems
MNGN404 Tunneling in geological engineering or engineering hydrogeology. Pre-
MNGN408 Underground Design and Construction requisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed and
MNGN410 Excavation Project Management
submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours.
MNGN445/545 Rock Slope Design
Repeatable for credit.

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GEOL199. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY (I, II) GEGN/GEOL298. SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY OR
Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (I, II) Special topics
in geology. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be classes taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, labo-
completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; ratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of in-
1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit. structor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester
Sophomore Year hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
GEGN203. ENGINEERING TERRAIN ANALYSIS (I) GEGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGINEERING
Analysis of landforms, geologic processes, principles of geo- GEOLOGY OR ENGINEERING HYDROGEOLOGY (I, II)
morphology, mapping, air photo and map interpretation, and Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
engineering uses of geologic information.. Geomorphology geological engineering or engineering hydrogeology. Pre-
of glacial, volcanic, arid, karst, and complex geological land- requisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed and
scapes. Introduction to weathering, soils, hillslopes, and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours.
drainage systems. Prerequisite: SYGN101. Must be taken Repeatable for credit.
concurrently with GEGN204 and GEGN205 for GE majors. GEOL299. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY (I, II)
2 hours lecture, 2 semester hours. Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
GEGN204. GEOLOGIC PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES geology. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be
(I) Introduction to advanced concepts of physical and histori- completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit;
cal geology from a scientific perspective. Development of 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
the geologic time scale, relative time, and geochronology. Junior Year
Chemical composition and cycling of elements in the Earth. GEGN307. PETROLOGY (II) An introduction to igneous,
Plate tectonics and how tectonics influence sea-level history sedimentary and metamorphic processes, stressing the appli-
and sedimentation patterns. Evolution and the fossil record. cation of chemical and physical mechanisms to study the ori-
Critical events in Earth history with a focus on North Amer- gin, occurrence, and association of rock types. Emphasis on
ica and Colorado geology. Prerequisite: SYGN101. Must be the megascopic and microscopic classification, description,
taken concurrently with GEGN203 and GEGN205 for GE and interpretation of rocks. Analysis of the fabric and physi-
majors. 2 hours lecture, 2 semester hours cal properties. Prerequisite: GEOL321, DCGN209. 2 hours
GEGN205. ADVANCED PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABO- lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
RATORY (I) Basic geologic mapping and data gathering GEOL308. INTRODUCTORY APPLIED STRUCTURAL
skills, with special emphasis on air photos and topographic GEOLOGY (II) Nature and origin of structural features of
and geologic maps. Course will include fieldwork in geo- Earth’s crust emphasizing oil entrapment and control of ore
morphic regions of Colorado, with analysis of landforms and deposition. Structural patterns and associations are discussed
geologic processes. Applications of geologic information to in context of stress/strain and plate tectonic theories, using
solve geologic engineering problems. Prerequisite: examples of North American deformed belts. Lab and field
SYGN101. Must be taken concurrently with GEGN203 and projects in structural geometry, map air photo and cross sec-
GEGN204 for GE majors. 3 hours laboratory, 1 semester tion interpretation, and structural analysis. Course required
hour. of all PEGN and MNGN students. Prerequisite: SYGN101.
GEGN206. EARTH MATERIALS (II) Introduction to Earth 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
Materials, emphasizing the structure, composition, forma- GEOL309. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND TECTONICS
tion, and behavior of minerals. Laboratories emphasize the (I) (WI) Recognition, habitat, and origin of deformational
recognition, description, and engineering evaluation of earth structures related to stresses and strains (rock mechanics and
materials. Prerequisite: SYGN101. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours microstructures) and modern tectonics. Structural development
lab; 3 semester hours. of the Appalachian and Cordilleran systems. Comprehensive
GEGN 212. PETROGRAPHY FOR GEOLOGICAL ENGI- laboratory projects use descriptive geometry, stereographic
NEERS (I) Introduction to concepts of rock forming projection, structural contours, map and air photo interpreta-
processes as a basis for rock classification. The course will tion, structural cross section and structural pattern analysis.
teach practical skills allowing identification of common rock Required of Geological and Geophysical Engineers. Prereq-
types in hand specimen and in outcrop. Subsurface and near- uisite: SYGN101, GEGN203, GEGN204, GEGN205 and
surface alteration and weathering processes will be covered, GEGN206 or GPGN210. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 se-
emphasizing recognition of secondary mineral products and mester hours.
the changes to the physical properties of these minerals in the GEOL310. EARTH MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (I)
rock masses. Prerequisites: GEGN 206 or equivalent. 1 hour Introduction to Earth Materials, emphasizing the structure,
lecture, 3 hours lab; 2 semester hours. formation, distribution and engineering behavior of minerals,
rocks and ores. Laboratories emphasize the recognition, de-

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scription and engineering evaluation of natural materials. photographs, topographic maps and compass and pace meth-
Lectures present the knowledge of natural materials, ods. Geologic cross sections maps, and reports. Weekend
processes and resources necessary for mining engineering ca- exercises required. Prerequisite: GEGN203, GEGN204,
reers. Prerequisite: SYGN101. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab: GEGN205, GEOL309 or GEOL308. Completion or concur-
4 semester hours. rent enrollment in GEGN307 and GEOL314. 1 hour lecture,
GEOL311. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY FOR MINING EN- 8 hours field; 2 semester hours.
GINEERS (II) Nature and origin of structural features of GEOL321. MINERALOGY AND MINERAL
Earth's crust emphasizing structural controls of ore deposits CHARACTERIZATION (I) Principles of mineralogy and
and analysis of structures related to rock engineering and mineral characterization. Crystallography of naturally occur-
mining. Structural features and processes are related to ring materials. Principles of crystal chemistry. Interrelation-
stress/strain theory and rock mechanics principles. Lab and ships among mineral structure, external shape, chemical
field projects include deformation experiments, geologic composition, and physical properties. Introduction to mineral
map, cross section, and orientation data analysis of structural stability. Laboratories emphasize analytical methods, includ-
features including fractures, faults, folds, and rock cleavages. ing X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and op-
Prerequisite: SYGN101. 2 semester hours combined lecture tical microscopy. Prerequisite: SYGN 101, CHGN 124,
and lab. GEGN 206. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab: 3 semester hours.
GEOL314. STRATIGRAPHY (II) Lectures and laboratory GEGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) Super-
and field exercises in concepts of stratigraphy and biostratig- vised, full-time, engineering-related employment for a con-
raphy, facies associations in various depositional environments, tinuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific
sedimentary rock sequences and geometries in sedimentary educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second
basins, and geohistory analysis of sedimentary basins. . Pre- semester sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point
requisite: SYGN101, GEGN203, GEGN204, GEGN205. average of at least 2.00. 1 to 3 semester hours. Cooperative
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. Education credit does not count toward graduation except
GEOL315. SEDIMENTOLOGY AND STRATIGRAPHY (I) under special conditions. Repeatable.
Integrated lecture, laboratory and field exercises on the gene- GEGN342. ENGINEERING GEOMORPHOLOGY (I)
sis of sedimentary rocks as related to subsurface porosity and Study of interrelationships between internal and external
permeability development and distribution for non-geology earth processes, geologic materials, time, and resulting land-
majors. Emphasis is placed on siliciclastic systems of vary- forms on the Earth’s surface. Influences of geomorphic
ing degrees of heterogeneity. Topics include diagenesis, fa- processes on design of natural resource exploration programs
cies analysis, correlation techniques, and sequence and and siting and design of geotechnical and geohydrologic
seismic stratigraphy. Application to hydrocarbon exploitation projects. Laboratory analysis of geomorphic and geologic
stressed throughout the course. Required of all PEGN stu- features utilizing maps, photo interpretation and field obser-
dents. Prerequisite: SYGN101, PEGN308, or consent of in- vations. Prerequisite: SYGN101. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab;
structor. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours.
GEGN316. FIELD GEOLOGY (S) Six weeks of field work, GEGN351. GEOLOGICAL FLUID MECHANICS (II)
stressing geology of the Southern Rocky Mountain Province. Properties of fluids; Bernoulli's energy equation, the momen-
Measurement of stratigraphic sections. Mapping of igneous, tum and mass equations; laminar and turbulent flow in pipes,
metamorphic, and sedimentary terrain using air photos, topo- channels, machinery, and earth materials; subcritical and su-
graphic maps, plane table, and other methods. Diversified percritical flow in channels; Darcy's Law; the Coriolis effect
individual problems in petroleum geology, mining geology, and geostrophic flow in the oceans and stomosphere; sedi-
engineering geology, structural geology, and stratigraphy. ment transport. Prerequisite: DCGN241 or permission of in-
Formal reports submitted on several problems. Frequent structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
evening lectures and discussion sessions. Field trips empha- GEGN/GEOL398. SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY OR
size regional geology as well as mining, petroleum, and engi- GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (I, II) Special topics
neering projects. . Prerequisite: GEGN203, GEGN204, classes taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, labo-
GEGN205, GEGN206, GEGN212 or GEGN307, GEOL314, ratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of in-
GEOL309, and GEGN317. 6 semester hours (Summer structor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester
Term). hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
GEGN317. GEOLOGIC FIELD METHODS (II) Methods GEGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGINEERING
and techniques of geologic field observations and interpre- GEOLOGY OR ENGINEERING HYDROGEOLOGY (I, II)
tations. Lectures in field techniques and local geology. Lab- Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
oratory and field project in diverse sedimentary, igneous, geological engineering or engineering hydrogeology. Pre-
metamorphic, structural, and surficial terrains using aerial

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requisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed and representativity, linear regression, and overview of univariate
submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. and multivariate statistical methods. Practical experience
Repeatable for credit. with principles of software programming and statistical
GEOL399. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY (I, II) analysis for geological applications via suppled software and
Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems data sets from geological case histories. Prerequistes: Senior
in geology. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be standing in Geological Engineering or permission of instruc-
completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; tor. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit. GEOL443. UNDERGRADUATE FIELD SEMINAR Spe-
Senior Year cial advanced classroom and field programs emphasizing de-
GEGN401. MINERAL DEPOSITS (I) Introductory presenta- tailed study of some aspects of the geology of an area or
tion of magmatic, hydrothermal, and sedimentary metallic ore region. Field studies normally conducted away from the
deposits. Chemical, petrologic, structural, and sedimentologi- Golden campus. Classroom course content dependent on
cal processes that contribute to ore formation. Description of area of study. Consent of instructor and/or Department Head
classic deposits representing individual deposit types. Re- required. Fees assessed for field and living expenses and
view of exploration sequences. Laboratory consists of hand transportation. 1 to 3 semester hours; may be repeated for
specimen study of host rock-ore mineral suites and mineral credit with consent of instructor.
deposit evaluation problems. Prerequisite: DCGN209, GEGN438. PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (I) Source rocks,
GEGN307, GEGN316, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec- reservoir rocks, types of traps, temperature and pressure
ture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. conditions of the reservoir, theories of origin and accumula-
GEGN403. MINERAL EXPLORATION DESIGN (II) (WI) tion of petroleum, geology of major petroleum fields and
Exploration project design: commodity selection, target se- provinces of the world, and methods of exploration for petro-
lection, genetic models, alternative exploration approaches leum. Term report required. Laboratory consists of study of
and associated costs, exploration models, property acquisi- well log analysis, stratigraphic correlation, production map-
tion, and preliminary economic evaluation. Lectures and lab- ping, hydrodynamics and exploration exercises. Prerequisite:
oratory exercises to simulate the entire exploration sequence GEOL308 or GEOL309 and GEOL314 or GEOL315; and
from inception and planning through implementation to dis- GEGN316 or GPGN486 or PEGN316. 3 hours lecture, 3
covery, with initial ore reserve calculations and preliminary hours lab; 4 semester hours.
economic evaluation. Prerequisite: GEGN401 and EPIC251. GEGN439/GPGN439/PEGN439. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. PETROLEUM DESIGN (II) (WI) This is a multi-discipli-
GEGN404. ORE MICROSCOPY (II) Identification of ore nary design course that integrates fundamentals and design
minerals using reflected light microscopy, micro-hardness, concepts in geological, geophysical, and petroleum engineer-
and reflectivity techniques. Interpretation of common ore ing. Students work in integrated teams from each of the dis-
mineral textures, including those produced by magmatic seg- ciplines. Open-ended design problems are assigned including
regation, open space filling, replacement, exsolution, and re- the development of a prospect in an exploration play and a
crystallization. Guided research on the ore mineralogy and detailed engineering field study. Detailed reports are required
ore textures of classical ore deposits. Prerequisite: for the prospect evaluation and engineering field study. Pre-
GEOL321, GEGN401, or consent of instructor. 6 hours lab; requisite: GE Majors: GEOL309, GEGN438, GEGN316,
3 semester hours. EPIC 251; PE majors: PEGN316, PEGN414, PEGN422,
PEGN423, PEGN424 (or concurrent) GEOL308, EPIC 251;
GEOL410. PLANETARY GEOLOGY (II) Geology of the GP Majors: GPGN302 , GPGN303 and EPIC 251. 2 hours
terrestrial planets and moons, specifically the Moon and lecture; 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
Mars. Emphasis will be placed on the geomorphology, plane-
tary materials, geologic structure, geologic history, and natu- GEGN466. GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING (I) Theory
ral resource potential of terrestrial planetary bodies. Lectures of groundwater occurrence and flow. Relation of ground-
present the knowledge of materials, geomorphic processes, water to surface; potential distribution and flow; theory of
and geologic history. Prerequisite: SYGN101. 2 hours lec- aquifer tests; water chemistry, water quality, and contaminant
ture: 2 semester hours. transport. Prerequisite: mathematics through calculus and
MATH225, GEOL309, GEOL315, and GEGN351,or
GEGN 432. GEOLOGICAL DATA MANAGEMENT (I) EGGN351 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semes-
Techniques for managing and analyzing geological data, ter hours.
including statistical analysis procedures and computer pro-
gramming. Topics addressed include elementary probability, GEGN467. GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING (I) Theory
populations and distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, of groundwater occurrence and flow. Relation of ground-
analysis of data sequences, mapping, sampling and sample water to surface water; potential distribution and flow; theory
of aquifer tests; water chemistry, water quality, and contami-

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nant transport. Laboratory sessions on water budgets, water GEGN475. APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC
chemistry, properties of porous media, solutions to hydraulic INFORMATION SYSTEMS (II) An introduction to Geo-
flow problems, analytical and digital models, and hydrogeo- graphic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications to
logic interpretation. Prerequisite: mathematics through calcu- all areas of geology and geological engineering. Lecture top-
lus and MATH225, GEOL309, GEOL314 or GEOL315, and ics include: principles of GIS, data structures, digital eleva-
GEGN351, or EGGN 351 or consent of instructor. For GE tion models, data input and verification, data analysis and
Majors only. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. spatial modeling, data quality and error propagation, methods
GEGN468. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND of GIS projects, as well as video presentations. Prerequisite:
GEOTECHNICS (I) Application of geology to evaluation of SYGN101. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
construction, mining, and environmental projects such as GEGN481. ADVANCED HYDROGEOLOGY (I) Lectures,
dams, waterways, tunnels, highways, bridges, buildings, assigned readings, and discussions concerning the theory,
mine design, and land-based waste disposal facilities. Design measurement, and estimation of ground water parameters,
projects including field, laboratory, and computer analysis are fractured-rock flow, new or specialized methods of well
an important part of the course. Prerequisite: MNGN321 and hydraulics and pump tests, tracer methods, and well con-
concurrent enrollment in EGGN361/EGGN363 or consent of struction design. Design of well tests in variety of settings.
instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 4 semester hours. Prerequisites: GEGN467 or consent of instructor. 3 hours
GEGN469. ENGINEERING GEOLOGY DESIGN (II) (WI) lecture; 3 semester hours.
This is a capstone design course that emphasizes realistic GEGN483. MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF
engineering geologic/geotechnics projects. Lecture time is GROUNDWATER SYSTEMS (II) Lectures, assigned read-
used to introduce projects and discussions of methods and ings, and direct computer experience concerning the funda-
procedures for project work. Several major projects will be mentals and applications of analytical and finite-difference
assigned and one to two field trips will be required. Students solutions to ground water flow problems as well as an intro-
work as individual investigators and in teams. Final written duction to inverse modeling. Design of computer models to
design reports and oral presentations are required. Prerequi- solve ground water problems. Prerequisites: Familiarity with
site: GEGN468 or equivalent and EPIC251. 2 hours lecture, computers, mathematics through differential and integral cal-
3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. culus, and GEGN467. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
GEOL470/GPGN470. APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE GEGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
REMOTE SENSING (II) Students are introduced to geo- GEGN/GEOL498. SEMINAR IN GEOLOGY OR
science applications of satellite remote sensing. Introductory GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (I, II) Special topics
lectures provide background on satellites, sensors, methodol- classes taught on a one-time basis. May include lecture, labo-
ogy, and diverse applications. One or more areas of applica- ratory and field trip activities. Prerequisite: Approval of in-
tion are presented from a systems perspective. Guest lecturers structor and department head. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester
from academia, industry, and government agencies present hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
case studies focusing on applications, which vary from se-
mester to semester. Students do independent term projects, GEGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ENGINEERING
under the supervision of a faculty member or guest lecturer, GEOLOGY OR ENGINEERING HYDROGEOLOGY (I, II)
that are presented both written and orally at the end of the Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
term. Prerequisites: PHGN200 and MATH225 or consent of geological engineering or engineering hydrogeology. Pre-
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. requisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed and
submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours.
GEGN473. GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING SITE Repeatable for credit.
INVESTIGATION (II) Methods of field investigation, test-
ing, and monitoring for geotechnical and hazardous waste GEOL499. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN GEOLOGY (I, II)
sites, including: drilling and sampling methods, sample log- Individual special studies, laboratory and/or field problems in
ging, field testing methods, instrumentation, trench logging, geology. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be
foundation inspection, engineering stratigraphic column and completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit;
engineering soils map construction. Projects will include tech- 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
nical writing for investigations (reports, memos, proposals,
workplans). Class will culminate in practice conducting sim-
ulated investigations (using a computer simulator). 3 hours
lecture; 3 semester hours.

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Oceanography
GEOC407. ATMOSPHERE, WEATHER AND CLIMATE (II)
Geophysics
TERENCE K. YOUNG, Professor and Department Head
An introduction to the Earth’s atmosphere and its role in
MICHAEL L. BATZLE, Baker Hughes Professor of Petrophysics
weather patterns and long term climate. Provides basic
and Borehole Geophysics
understanding of origin and evolution of the atmosphere, THOMAS L. DAVIS, Professor
Earth’s heat budget, global atmospheric circulation and DAVE HALE, Charles Henry Green Professor of Exploration
modern climatic zones. Long- and short-term climate change Geophysics
including paleoclimatology, the causes of glacial periods and GARY R. OLHOEFT, Professor
global warming, and the depletion of the ozone layer. Causes ROEL K. SNIEDER, Keck Foundation Professor of Basic
and effects of volcanic eruptions on climate, El Nino, acid Exploration Science
rain, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and ava- ILYA D. TSVANKIN, Professor
lanches are also discussed. Microclimates and weather pat- THOMAS M. BOYD, Associate Professor and Dean of Graduate
Studies
terns common in Colorado. Prerequisite: Completion of CSM
YAOGUO LI, Associate Professor
freshman technical core, or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
ANDRÉ REVIL, Associate Professor
mester hours. Offered alternate years. JEFFREY ANDREWS-HANNA, Assistant Professor
GEOC408. INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY (II) PAUL C. SAVA, Assistant Professor
An introduction to the scientific study of the oceans, includ- NORMAN BLEISTEIN, Research Professor and University
ing chemistry, physics, geology, biology, geophysics, and Emeritus Professor
mineral resources of the marine environment. Lectures from KENNETH L. LARNER, Research Professor and University
Emeritus Professor
pertinent disciplines are included. Recommended back-
ROBERT D. BENSON, Research Associate Professor
ground: basic college courses in chemistry, geology, mathe- RICHARD KRAHENBUHL, Research Assistant Professor
matics, and physics. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. STEPHEN J. HILL, Adjunct Associate Professor
Offered alternate years. DAVID J. WALD, Adjunct Associate Professor
CHARLES P. ODEN, Adjunct Assistant Professor
WARREN B. HAMILTON, Distinguished Senior Scientist
MISAC N. NABIGHIAN, Distinguished Senior Scientist
FRANK A. HADSELL, Emeritus Professor
ALEXANDER A. KAUFMAN, Emeritus Professor
GEORGE V. KELLER, Emeritus Professor
PHILLIP R. ROMIG, JR., Emeritus Professor

Program Description
What is Geophysics? Geophysicists study the Earth’s inte-
rior through physical measurements collected at the Earth’s
surface, in boreholes, from aircraft, or from satellites. Using
a combination of mathematics, physics, geology, chemistry,
hydrology, and computer science, both geophysicists and
geophysical engineers analyze these measurements to infer
properties and processes within the Earth’s complex interior.
Non-invasive imaging beneath the surface of Earth and other
planets by geophysicists is analogous to non-invasive imag-
ing of the interior of the human body by medical specialists.
The Earth supplies all materials needed by our society,
serves as the repository of used products, and provides a
home to all its inhabitants. Geophysics and geophysical
engineering have important roles to play in the solution of
challenging problems facing the inhabitants of this planet,
such as providing fresh water, food, and energy for Earth’s
growing population, evaluating sites for underground con-
struction and containment of hazardous waste, monitoring
non-invasively the aging infrastructures of developed
nations, mitigating the threat of geohazards (earthquakes,
volcanoes, landslides, avalanches) to populated areas, con-
tributing to homeland security (including detection and re-

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moval of unexploded ordnance and land mines), evaluating s Objective 2. Graduates will be creative, innovative
changes in climate and managing humankind’s response to problem solvers who are able to question conventional
them, and exploring other planets. formulations of problems, and to conceive and test new
Energy companies and mining firms employ geophysicists hypotheses, new problem descriptions, and new meth-
to explore for hidden resources around the world. Engineer- ods for analyzing data.
ing firms hire geophysical engineers to assess the Earth’s sOutcome 2A: Graduates can independently read
near-surface properties when sites are chosen for large and understand textbooks and research papers and
construction projects and waste-management operations. can comprehend and apply concepts and theories
Environmental organizations use geophysics to conduct beyond those taught in their classes.
groundwater surveys and to track the flow of contaminants. sOutcome 2B: 80% of graduates will have gained
On the global scale, geophysicists employed by universities practical experience through employment on
and government agencies (such as the United States Geo- departmental research projects, summer jobs,
logical Survey, NASA, and the National Oceanographic and industry internships, or co-op positions.
Atmospheric Administration) try to understand such Earth
processes as heat flow, gravitational, magnetic, electric, s Objective 3. Graduates will be capable of designing and
thermal, and stress fields within the Earth’s interior. For the carrying out a geophysical survey or laboratory experi-
past decade, 100% of CSM’s geophysics graduates have ment, ensuring that the recorded data are of the highest-
found employment in their chosen field, with about 70% possible quality, and quantifying uncertainty and
choosing to pursue graduate studies. incompleteness of data.
Founded in 1926, the Department of Geophysics at the sOutcome 3A: Geophysical Engineering graduates
Colorado School of Mines is recognized and respected will have participated in designing and conducting
around the world for its programs in applied geophysical re- field and lab experiments in which they acquire
search and education. With 20 active faculty and an average data from measuring physical properties with the
class size of 25, students receive individualized attention in a objective of solving earth-related engineering
close-knit department. problems.
Bachelor of Science Program in Geophysical Engineer- sOutcome 3B: In their lab and field experiments,
ing. The Colorado School of Mines offers one of only two students will have encountered limitations and
undergraduate geophysical engineering programs in the en- uncertainties in data and learned quantitative
tire United States accredited by the Engineering Accredita- means for handling them.
tion Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering s Objective 4: Graduates will be capable of writing com-
and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, puter programs in a high-level language to acquire,
MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700. Geophysical process, model and display scientific data.
Engineering undergraduates who may have an interest in pro- sOutcome 4A: Graduates will be able to translate
fessional registration as engineers are encouraged to take the geophysical concepts into computer programs
Engineer in Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering that simulate, exploit, and test those concepts.
(FE) exam as seniors. The Geophysical Engineering Program
has the following objectives and associated outcomes: sOutcome 4B: Graduates will have demonstrated
their ability to analyze (process, model, visualize)
s Objective 1. Graduates of CSM's Geophysical Engi- data acquired in their own experiments and from
neering Program will be competent geophysical engi- other sources using computer software they have
neers who think for themselves, and are capable of written or customized.
taking conventional formulations of problems and solv-
ing these problems independently using a solid founda- s Objective 5: Graduates of CSM's Geophysical Engi-
tion in mathematics, science and engineering. neering Program will be imbued with leadership quali-
ties including, but not limited to, the ability to
sOutcome 1A: Graduates will have successfully communicate well both orally and in writing, and the
completed a required curriculum containing the ability to make sound decisions in a context with risk
mathematical, scientific, and engineering back- and uncertainty.
ground necessary for a geophysical engineering
career. sOutcome 5A: Students will engage in collaborative
projects requiring interaction with peers and
sOutcome 1B: Graduates can work independently, providing opportunity to develop behaviors
solving mathematical and scientific problems associated with good leadership and good
inspired from the geophysical engineering practice. followership.

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 sOutcome 5B: Graduates will be capable of Undergraduate Research. Students are encouraged to try
producing concise, appropriately written, easily their hand at research by working on a project with a faculty
understandable documents, and will be capable of member either part-time during the semester or full-time dur-
giving effective oral presentations using ing the summer.
computer-based graphical supporting materials. The Cecil H. and Ida Green Graduate and Professional
sOutcome 5C: Graduates will be capable of Center. The lecture rooms, laboratories, and computer-aided
analyzing uncertainty and errors in both data instruction areas of the Department of Geophysics are located in
acquisition and processing, and their effects on the Green Center. The department maintains equipment for con-
data interpretation and decision making. ducting geophysical field measurements, including magnetome-
Geophysics Field Camp. Each summer, a base of field ters, gravity meters, ground-penetrating radar, and instruments
operations is set up for four weeks in the mountains of Colo- for recording seismic waves. Students have access to the Depart-
rado for students who have completed their junior year. Stu- ment petrophysics laboratory for measuring properties of porous
dents prepare geological maps and cross sections and then rocks.
use these as the basis for conducting seismic, gravimetric, Curriculum
magnetic, and electrical surveys. After acquiring these vari- Geophysics is an applied and interdisciplinary science, hence
ous geophysical datasets, the students process the data and students must have a strong foundation in physics, mathematics,
develop an interpretation that is consistent with all the infor- geology and computer sciences. Superimposed on this founda-
mation. In addition to the required four-week program, stu- tion is a comprehensive body of courses on the theory and prac-
dents can also participate in other diverse field experiences. tice of geophysical methods. As geophysics and geophysical
In recent years these have included cruises on seismic ships engineering involve the study and exploration of the entire earth,
in the Gulf of Mexico, studies at an archeological site, inves- our graduates have great opportunities to work anywhere on,
tigations at an environmental site, a ground-penetrating radar and even off, the planet. Therefore, emphasis is placed on elec-
survey on an active volcano in Hawaii, and a well-logging tives in the humanities that give students an understanding of in-
school offered by Baker Atlas. ternational issues and different cultures. To satisfy all these
Study Abroad. The Department of Geophysics encourages requirements, every student who obtains a Bachelor’s Degree in
its undergraduates to spend one or two semesters studying Geophysical Engineering at CSM must complete the courses in
abroad. At some universities credits can be earned that sub- the CSM Core Curriculum plus the following (see the course
stitute for course requirements in the geophysical engineer- flowchart on the Department of Geophysics webpage):
ing program at CSM. Information on universities that have Degree Requirements (Geophysical Engineering)
established formal exchange programs with CSM can be ob- Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
tained either from the Department of Geophysics or the Of- EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
fice of International Programs. MATH213 Calculus for Scientists
& Engineers III 4 4
Combined BS/MS Program. Undergraduate students in (1)EPIC251 Design II 3 3
the Geophysical Engineering program who would like to con- PAGN201 Physical Education 2 0.5
tinue directly into the Master of Science program in Geo- PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5
physics or Geophysical Engineering are allowed to fulfill part (2)GEGN203/204/205 Physical Geology 3 3
of the requirements of their graduate degree by including up to Total 18
six hours of specified course credits which also were used in Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
fulfilling the requirements of their undergraduate degree. Stu- (1)CSCI261 Programming Concepts Java 3 3
dents interested to take advantage of this option should meet GPGN210 Materials of the Earth 3 3 4
with their advisor or department head as early as possible in GPGN321 Theory of Fields I: Static Fields 3 3
their undergraduate program to determine which elective MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
courses will be acceptable and advantageous for accelerating PAGN202 Physical Education 2 0.5
them through their combined BS/MS studies. SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
Total 16.5
Summer Jobs in Geophysics. In addition to the summer
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
field camp experience, students are given opportunities every GPGN303 Introduction to Gravity Magnetic &
summer throughout their undergraduate career to work as Electrical Methods 3 3 4
summer interns within the industry, at CSM, or for govern- MATH348 Advanced Engineering Mathematics or
ment agencies. Students have recently worked outdoors with PHGN311 Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3 3
geophysics crews in various parts of the U.S., South Amer- GPGN322 Theory of Fields II:
ica, and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Time-Varying Fields 3 3
GPGN315 Field Methods for Geophysicists 6 2
(3)Electives 6 6
Total 18

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Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. to choose geophysics as an area of specialization. The core of
GEOL308 Introductory Applied courses taken to satisfy the minor requirement typically in-
Structural Geology 2 3 3 cludes some of the following geophysics methods courses.
GPGN320 Continuum Mechanics 3 3
GPGN302 Introduction to Electromagnetic GPGN210, Materials of the Earth
& Seismic Methods 3 3 4 GPGN302, Electromagnetic & Seismic Methods
(3)Electives 6 6 GPGN303, Gravity, Magnetic & Electrical Methods
Total 16 GPGN404, Digital Signal Analysis
GPGN409, Inversion
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs. GPGN432, Formation Evaluation
GPGN486 Geophysics Field Camp 4 4 GPGN470, Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing
Total 4
The remaining hours can be satisfied by a combination
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
of other geophysics courses, as well as courses in geology,
GPGN404 Digital Systems Analysis 3 3
GPGN494 Physics of the Earth 3 3
mathematics, and computer science depending on the stu-
(4)Advanced GPGN Elective 3 3 4 dent’s major.
(5)GPGN438 Senior Design or
Students must consult with the Department of Geophysics
GPGN439 in Spring Semester 1.5 1.5 to get their sequence of courses approved before embarking
(3)Electives 3 3 on a minor program.
Total 14.5
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Description of Courses
GEOL314 Stratigraphy 3 3 4 Freshman/Sophomore Year
GPGN409 Inversion 3 3 GPGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS (I, II)
(5)GPGN439 Multi-disciplinary Petro. Design
New topics in geophysics. Each member of the academic
or GPGN438 beginning Fall Semester 1.5 1.5 faculty is invited to submit a prospectus of the course to the
(4)Advanced GPGN Elective 3 3
(3)Electives
department head for evaluation as a special topics course. If
3 3
selected, the course can be taught only once under the 198
Total 14.5
title before becoming part of the regular curriculum under a
Grand Total 134.5 new course number and title. Prerequisite: Consent of depart-
(1)In Fall semester, sophomores should take the section of EPIC251 ment. Credit – variable, 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit
offered by the Department of Geophysics that introduces scientific under different titles.
computing. In Spring semester, sophomores take a course in object-
oriented programming using Java. GPGN199. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION (I, II) Indi-
(2)Students must take GEGN205 (1 credit hour) with either vidual project; instrument design, data interpretation, problem
GEGN203 or GEGN204 (2 credit hours). analysis, or field survey. Prerequisites: Consent of department
(3)Electives must include at least 9 hours that meet LAIS core re- and “Independent Study” form must be completed and sub-
quirements. The Department of Geophysics encourages its students mitted to the Registrar. Credit dependent upon nature and
to consider organizing their electives to form a Minor or an Area of extent of project. Variable 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for
Special Interest (ASI). A guide suggesting various Minor and ASI credit.
programs can be obtained from the Department office.
(4)Students must take two advanced GPGN elective courses at the GPGN210. MATERIALS OF THE EARTH (II) (WI) Intro-
400- or 500-level. duction to the physical and chemical properties and processes
(5)Students can take either GPGN438 or GPGN439 to satisfy the sen- in naturally occurring materials. Combination of elements to
ior design requirement. The multidisciplinary design course become gases, liquids and solids (minerals), and aggregation
GPGN439, offered only in Spring semester, is strongly recom- of fluids and minerals to become rocks and soils. Basic mate-
mended for students interested in petroleum exploration and produc- rial properties that describe the occurrence of matter such as
tion. Students interested in non-petroleum applications of geophysics crystal structure, density, and porosity. Properties relating to
take GPGN438 for 3 credit hours, either by enrolling for all 3 credit simple processes of storage and transport through the diffu-
hours in one semester (Fall or Spring) or by enrolling for a portion of
sion equation (such as Fick, Ohm’s, Hooke’s, Fourier’s, and
the 3 hours in Fall and the remainder in Spring.
Darcy’s Laws) as exhibited in electric, magnetic, elastic,
Minor in Geophysics/Geophysical Engineering mechanical, thermal, and fluid flow properties. Coupled
Geophysics plays an important role in many aspects of
processes (osmosis, electromagnetic, nuclear magnetic relax-
civil engineering, petroleum engineering, mechanical engi-
ation). The necessity to statistically describe properties of
neering, and mining engineering, as well as mathematics,
rocks and soils. Multiphase mixing theories, methods of
physics, geology, chemistry, hydrology, and computer sci-
modeling and predicting properties. Inferring past processes
ence. Given the natural connections between these various
acting on rocks from records left in material properties. Envi-
fields and geophysics, it may be of interest for students in
ronmental influences from temperature, pressure, time and
other majors to consider choosing to minor in geophysics, or

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chemistry. Consequences of nonlinearity, anisotropy, hetero- and concurrent enrollment in MATH348 or PHGN311, or
geneity and scale. Prerequisites: PHGN200 and MATH112, consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester
or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 se- hours.
mester hours. GPGN315. SUPPORTING GEOPHYSICAL FIELD INVES-
GPGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS (I, II) TIGATIONS (I) Prior to conducting a geophysical investiga-
New topics in geophysics. Each member of the academic tion, geophysicists often need input from related specialists
faculty is invited to submit a prospectus of the course to the such as geologists, surveyors, and land-men. Students are
department head for evaluation as a special topics course. If introduced to the issues that each of these specialists must
selected, the course can be taught only once under the 298 address so that they may understand how each affects the
title before becoming a part of the regular curriculum under a design and outcome of geophysical investigations. Students
new course number and title. Prerequisite: Consent of depart- learn to use and understand the range of applicability of a
ment. Credit - Variable, 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit variety of surveying methods, learn the tools and techniques
under different titles. used in geological field mapping and interpretation, and ex-
GPGN299 GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION (I, II) Indi- plore the logistical and permitting issues directly related to
vidual project; instrument design, data interpretation, prob- geophysical field investigations. 6 hours lab, 2 semester
lem analysis, or field survey. Prerequisites: Consent of hours.
department and “Independent Study” form must be com- GPGN320. ELEMENTS OF CONTINUUM MECHANICS
pleted and submitted to the Registrar. Credit dependent upon AND WAVE PROPAGATION (II) Introduction to contin-
nature and extent of project. Variable 1 to 6 hours. Repeat- uum mechanics and elastic wave propagation with an empha-
able for credit. sis on principles and results important in seismology and
Junior Year earth sciences in general. Topics include a brief overview of
GPGN302. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMAGNETIC elementary mechanics, stress and strain, Hooke’s law, no-
AND SEISMIC METHODS (II) (WI) This is an introductory tions of geostatic pressure and isostacy, fluid flow and
study of electromagnetic and seismic methods for imaging Navier-stokes equation. Basic discussion of the wave equa-
the Earth's subsurface. The course begins with the connection tion for elastic media, plane wave and their reflection/trans-
between geophysical measurements and subsurface materi- mission at interfaces. Prerequisites: MATH213, PHGN200. 3
als. It introduces basic concepts, mathematics, and physics hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
of electromagnetic and seismic wave propagation, emphasiz- GPGN321. THEORY OF FIELDS I: STATIC FIELDS (II)
ing similarities with the equations and physics that underlie Introduction to the theory of gravitational, magnetic, and
all geophysical methods. These methods are employed in ge- electrical fields encountered in geophysics. Emphasis on the
otechnical and environmental engineering and resources ex- mathematical and physical foundations of the various phe-
ploration for base and precious metals, industrial minerals, nomena and the similarities and differences in the various
geothermal and hydrocarbons. The discussion of each field properties. Physical laws governing the behavior of the
method includes the principles, instrumentation, procedures gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields. Systems of equa-
of data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation. Prerequisites: tions of these fields. Boundary value problems. Uniqueness
PHGN200, MATH213, MATH225, and GPGN210, theorem. Influence of a medium on field behavior. Prerequi-
MATH348 or PHGN311, or consent of instructor. 3 hours sites: PHGN200, MATH213, and concurrent enrollment in
lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
GPGN303. INTRODUCTION TO GRAVITY, MAGNETIC ter hours.
AND ELECTRICAL METHODS (I) This is an introductory GPGN322. THEORY OF FIELDS II: TIME-VARYING
study of gravity, magnetic and electrical methods for imaging FIELDS (I) Constant electric field. Coulomb's law. System
the earth's subsurface. The course begins with the connec- of equations of the constant electric field. Stationary electric
tion between geophysical measurements and subsurface ma- field and the direct current in a conducting medium. Ohm's
terials. It introduces basic concepts, mathematics, and law. Principle of charge conservation. Sources of electric
physics of gravity, magnetic and electrical fields, emphasiz- field in a conducting medium. Electromotive force. Resist-
ing similarities with the equations and physics that underlie ance. System of equations of the stationary electric field. The
all geophysical methods. These methods are employed in ge- magnetic field, caused by constant currents. Biot-Savart law.
otechnical and environmental engineering and resources ex- The electromagnetic induction. Faraday's law. Prerequisite:
ploration for base and precious metals, industrial minerals, GPGN321, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture;
geothermal and hydrocarbons. The discussion of each 3 semester hours.
method includes the principles, instrumentation, and proce- GPGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) Super-
dures of data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation. Prereq- vised, full-time, engineering-related employment for a con-
uisites: PHGN200, MATH213, MATH225, and GPGN210, tinuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific

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educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second se- field effects of geologic distributions. Methods and limita-
mester sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point aver- tions of interpretation. Prerequisite: GPGN303, or consent of
age of 2.00. 0 to 3 semester hours. Cooperative Education instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
credit does not count toward graduation except under special GPGN419/PEGN419. WELL LOG ANALYSIS AND
conditions. FORMATION EVALUATION (I) The basics of core analy-
GPGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS (I, II) sis and the principles of all common borehole instruments are
New topics in geophysics. Each member of the academic reviewed. The course shows (computer) interpretation meth-
faculty is invited to submit a prospectus of the course to the ods that combine the measurements of various borehole in-
department head for evaluation as a special topics course. If struments to determine rock properties such as porosity,
selected, the course can be taught only once under the 398 permeability, hydrocarbon saturation, water salinity, ore
title before becoming a part of the regular curriculum under a grade, ash content, mechanical strength, and acoustic veloc-
new course number and title. Prerequisite: Consent of depart- ity. The impact of these parameters on reserves estimates of
ment. Credit-variable, 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit hydrocarbon reservoirs and mineral accumulations are
under different titles. demonstrated. In spring semesters, vertical seismic profiling,
GPGN399. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION (I, II) single well and cross-well seismic are reviewed. In the fall
Individual project; instrument design, data interpretation, semester,
problem analysis, or field survey. Prerequisites: Consent of topics like formation testing, and cased hole logging are
department and “Independent Study” form must be com- covered. Prerequisites: MATH225, MATH348 or PHGN311,
pleted and submitted to the Registrar. Credit dependent upon GPGN302 and GPGN303. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab;
nature and extent of project. Variable 1 to 6 hours. Repeat- 3 semester hours.
able for credit. GPGN420. ADVANCED ELECTRICAL AND
Senior Year ELECTROMAGNETIC METHODS (I) In-depth study of
GPGN404. DIGITAL SIGNAL ANALYSIS (I) The funda- the application of electrical and electromagnetic methods to
mentals of one-dimensional digital signal processing as crustal studies, minerals exploration, oil and gas exploration,
applied to geophysical investigations are studied. Students and groundwater. Laboratory work with scale and mathemat-
explore the mathematical background and practical conse- ical models coupled with field work over areas of known ge-
quences of the sampling theorem, convolution, deconvolu- ology. Prerequisite: GPGN302 and GPGN303, or consent of
tion, the Z and Fourier transforms, windows, and filters. instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
Emphasis is placed on applying the knowledge gained in lec- GPGN432. FORMATION EVALUATION (II) The basics of
ture to exploring practical signal processing issues. This is core analysis and the principles of all common borehole in-
done through homework and in-class practicum assignments struments are reviewed. The course teaches interpretation
requiring the programming and testing of algorithms dis- methods that combine the measurements of various borehole
cussed in lecture. Prerequisites: MATH213, MATH225, and instruments to determine rock properties such as porosity,
MATH348 or PHGN311, or consent of instructor. Knowl- permeability, hydrocarbon saturation, water salinity, ore
edge of a computer programming language is assumed. grade and ash content. The impact of these parameters on re-
2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab, 3 semester hours. serve estimates of hydrocarbon reservoirs and mineral accu-
GPGN409. INVERSION (II) The fundamentals of inverse mulations is demonstrated. Geophysical topics such as
problem theory as applied to geophysical investigation are vertical seismic profiling, single well and cross-well seismic
studied. Students explore the fundamental concepts of inver- are emphasized in this course, while formation testing, and
sion in a Bayesian framework as well as practical methods cased hole logging are covered in GPGN419/PEGN419
for solving discrete inverse problems. Topics studied include presented in the fall. The laboratory provides on-line course
Monte Carlo methods, optimization criteria, convex opti- material and hands-on computer log evaluation exercises.
mization methods, and error and resolution analysis. Weekly Prerequisites: MATH225, MATH348 or PHGN311,
homework assignments addressing either theoretical or nu- GPGN302, and GPGN303. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 se-
merical problems through programming assignments illus- mester hours. Only one of the two courses GPGN432 and
trate the concepts discussed in class. Prerequisites: GPGN419/ PEGN419 can be taken for credit.
MATH213, MATH225 and MATH348 or PHGN311, or con- GPGN438. GEOPHYSICS PROJECT DESIGN (I, II) (WI)
sent of instructor. Knowledge of a programming language is Complementary design course for geophysics restricted elec-
assumed. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. tive course(s). Application of engineering design principles
GPGN411. ADVANCED GRAVITY AND MAGNETIC to geophysics through advanced work, individual in charac-
METHODS (I) Instrumentation for land surface, borehole, ter, leading to an engineering report or senior thesis and oral
sea floor, sea surface, and airborne operations. Reduction of presentation thereof. Choice of design project is to be arranged
observed gravity and magnetic values. Theory of potential between student and individual faculty member who will

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serve as an advisor, subject to department head approval. goals are to develop a quantitative understanding of the
Prerequisites: GPGN302 and GPGN303 and completion of processes that drive the evolution of planetary surfaces and
or concurrent enrollment in geophysics method courses in the interiors, and to develop a deeper understanding of the Earth
general topic area of the project design. Credit variable, 1 to by placing it in the broader context of the Solar System. Pre-
3 hours. Repeatable for credit up to a maximum of 3 hours. requisites: PHGN 100, MATH 225, and GEGN 205 or GEOL
GPGN439. GEOPHYSICS PROJECT DESIGN (II) 410. Senior or graduate standing recommended. 3 hours lec-
GEGN439/PEGN439. MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ture; 3 semester hours.
PETROLEUM DESIGN (II) This is a multidisciplinary de- GPGN486. GEOPHYSICS FIELD CAMP (S) Introduction
sign course that integrates fundamentals and design concepts to geological and geophysical field methods. The program
in geological, geophysical, and petroleum engineering. Stu- includes exercises in geological surveying, stratigraphic sec-
dents work in integrated teams consisting of students from tion measurements, geological mapping, and interpretation of
each of the disciplines. Multiple open-end design problems geological observations. Students conduct geophysical sur-
in oil and gas exploration and field development, including veys related to the acquisition of seismic, gravity, magnetic,
the development of a prospect in an exploration play and a and electrical observations. Students participate in designing
detailed engineering field study, are assigned. Several de- the appropriate geophysical surveys, acquiring the observa-
tailed written and oral presentations are made throughout the tions, reducing the observations, and interpreting these obser-
semester. Project economics including risk analysis are an in- vations in the context of the geological model defined from
tegral part of the course. Prerequisites: GP majors: GPGN302 the geological surveys. Prerequisites: GEOL308 or
and GPGN303. GE Majors: GEOL308 or GEOL309, GEOL309, GPGN302, GPGN303, and GPGN315 or consent
GEGN316, GEGN438. PE majors: PEGN316, PEGN414, of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 hours.
PEGN422, PEGN423, PEGN424 (or concurrent). 2 hours GPGN494. PHYSICS OF THE EARTH (I) (WI) Students
lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. will explore the fundamental observations from which physi-
GPGN461. ADVANCED SEISMIC METHODS (I) Histori- cal and mathematical inferences can be made regarding the
cal survey. Propagation of body and surface waves in elastic Earth’s origin, structure, and evolution. These observations
media; transmission and reflection at single and multiple include traditional geophysical observations (e.g., seismic,
interfaces; energy relationships; attenuation factors; data gravity, magnetic, and radioactive) in addition to geochemi-
processing (including velocity interpretation, stacking, and cal, nucleonic, and extraterrestrial observations. Emphasis is
migration); and interpretation techniques. Acquisition, placed on not only cataloging the available data sets, but on
processing, and interpretation of laboratory model data; developing and testing quantitative models to describe these
seismic processing using an interactive workstation. Pre- disparate data sets. Prerequisites: GEGN205 and either
requisites: GPGN302 and concurrent enrollment in GPGN404, GEGN203 or GEGN204, GPGN302, GPGN303, MATH348
or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; or PHGN311, and MATH225, or consent of instructor. 3
4 semester hours. hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
GPGN470/GEOL470. APPLICATIONS OF SATELLITE GPGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
REMOTE SENSING (II) An introduction to geoscience ap- GPGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOPHYSICS (I, II)
plications of satellite remote sensing of the Earth and planets. New topics in geophysics. Each member of the academic
The lectures provide background on satellites, sensors, faculty is invited to submit a prospectus of the course to the
methodology, and diverse applications. Topics include visi- department head for evaluation as a special topics course. If
ble, near infrared, and thermal infrared passive sensing, ac- selected, the course can be taught only once under the 498
tive microwave and radio sensing, and geodetic remote title before becoming a part of the regular curriculum under a
sensing. Lectures and labs involve use of data from a variety new course number and title. Prerequisite: Consent of depart-
of instruments, as several applications to problems in the ment. Credit-variable, 1 to 6 hours. Repeatable for credit
Earth and planetary sciences are presented. Students will under different topics.
complete independent term projects that are presented both
written and orally at the end of the term. Prerequisites: GPGN499. GEOPHYSICAL INVESTIGATION (I, II) Indi-
PHGN200 and MATH225 or consent of instructor. 2 hours vidual project; instrument design, data interpretation, prob-
lecture, 2 hours lab; 3 semester hours. lem analysis, or field survey. Prerequisite: Consent of
department, and “Independent Study” form must be com-
GPGN475. PLANETARY GEOPHYSICS (I) Of the solid pleted and submitted to the Registrar. Credit dependent upon
planets and moons in our Solar System, no two bodies are nature and extent of project. Variable 1 to 6 hours. Repeat-
exactly alike. This class will provide an overview of the ob- able for credit.
served properties of the planets and moons, cover the basic
physical processes that govern their evolution, and then in-
vestigate how the planets differ and why. The overarching

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Liberal Arts and ences, and fine arts. Our curricula encourage the development
of critical thinking skills that will help students make more in-
International Studies formed choices as national and world citizens - promoting
more complex understandings of justice, equality, culture, his-
ELIZABETH VAN WIE DAVIS, Professor and Division Director tory, development, and sustainability. Students study ethical
CARL MITCHAM, Professor
reasoning, compare and contrast different economies and cul-
ARTHUR B. SACKS, Professor and Director, McBride Honors
Program
tures, develop arguments from data, and interrogate globaliza-
HUSSEIN A. AMERY, Associate Professor tion. LAIS courses also foster creativity by offering
TINA L. GIANQUITTO, Associate Professor opportunities for self-discovery. Students conduct literary
JOHN R. HEILBRUNN, Associate Professor analyses, improve communication skills, play music, learn
JON LEYDENS, Associate Professor & Writing Program Administrator media theory, and write poetry. These experiences foster intel-
JUAN C. LUCENA, Associate Professor lectual agility, personal maturity, and respect for the complex-
JASON DELBORNE, Assistant Professor ity of our world.
SYLVIA GAYLORD, Assistant Professor
KATHLEEN J. HANCOCK, Assistant Professor Undergraduate Minors. At the undergraduate level,
DERRICK HUDSON, Assistant Professor LAIS offers five minors: Literature, Society, and the Envi-
JENNIFER SCHNEIDER, Assistant Professor ronment; International Political Economy; Science, Technol-
JAMES D. STRAKER, Assistant Professor ogy, Engineering, and Policy; Humanitarian Studies; and an
JAMES V. JESUDASON, Senior Lecturer Individualized Undergraduate minor. See below for details.
ROBERT KLIMEK, Senior Lecturer
Graduate Degree and Programs. At the graduate level,
TONI LEFTON, Senior Lecturer
SANDY WOODSON, Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Advisor
LAIS offers a 36-hour degree, a Master of International Politi-
DAN MILLER, Lecturer cal Economy of Resources (MIPER). It also offers a Gradu-
ROSE PASS, Lecturer ate Certificate in International Political Economy, a Graduate
JONATHAN H. CULLISON, Instructor Certificate in Science & Technology Policy (in collaboration
PAULA A. FARCA, Instructor with the Center for Science and Technology Policy Research,
CORTNEY E. HOLLES, Instructor Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Science
BETTY J. CANNON, Emerita Associate Professor [CIRES], at the University of Colorado at Boulder), and a
W. JOHN CIESLEWICZ, Emeritus Professor Graduate Individual Minor. See the Graduate Bulletin for de-
DONALD I. DICKINSON, Emeritus Professor tails.
WILTON ECKLEY, Emeritus Professor
PETER HARTLEY, Emeritus Associate Professor Required Undergraduate Core Courses. Two of three
T. GRAHAM HEREFORD, Emeritus Professor required undergraduate core courses in the Humanities and
JOHN A. HOGAN, Emeritus Professor Social Sciences are delivered by LAIS, namely, LAIS 100,
KATHLEEN H. OCHS, Emerita Associate Professor Nature and Human Values; and SYGN 200, Human Systems.
BARBARA M. OLDS, Emerita Professor The third H&SS core course, EBGN 201, Principles of Eco-
EUL-SOO PANG, Emeritus Professor nomics, is delivered by the Division of Economics & Busi-
LAURA J. PANG, Emerita Associate Professor
ness.
ANTON G. PEGIS, Emeritus Professor
THOMAS PHILIPOSE, University Emeritus Professor Required Undergraduate Humanities & Social Sciences
JOSEPH D. SNEED, Emeritus Professor (H&SS) General Education Restricted Electives. Beyond
RONALD V. WIEDENHOEFT, Emeritus Professor the core, LAIS offers the majority of the courses that meet the
KAREN B. WILEY, Emerita Associate Professor 9 credit-hour General Education requirement in the Humani-
ROBERT E.D. WOOLSEY, Emeritus Professor ties and Social Sciences (H&SS). The Division of Economic
Program Description and Business also offers specific courses that may be used to
As the 21st century unfolds, individuals, communities, and meet the H&SS requirements.
nations face major challenges in energy, natural resources, Hennebach Program in the Humanities. The Hennebach
and the environment. While these challenges demand practi- Program in the Humanities, supported by a major endowment
cal ingenuity from engineers and applied scientists, solutions from Ralph Hennebach (CSM Class of 1941), sponsors a reg-
must also take into account social, political, economic, cul- ular series of Visiting Professors and the general enhancement
tural, ethical, and global contexts. CSM students, as citizens of the Humanities on campus. Recent visiting professors
and future professionals, confront a rapidly changing society have included scholars in Classics, Creative Writing, Environ-
that demands core technical skills complemented by flexible mental Studies, Ethics, History, Literature, Philosophy, and
intelligence, original thought, and cultural sensitivity. Social Theory as well as the interdisciplinary fields of Envi-
Courses in Liberal Arts and International Studies (LAIS) ronmental Policy, and Science-Technology-Society Studies.
expand students' professional and personal capacities by pro- The Program is dedicated to enriching the lives of both stu-
viding opportunities to explore the humanities, social sci- dents and faculty through teaching and research, with visiting

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scholars offering courses, giving lectures, conducting work- Required Core Courses
shops, and collaborating on projects. In addition, the Hen- 1. All Undergraduate students are required to take the fol-
nebach Program is exploring opportunities for meeting the lowing two core courses from the Division of Liberal Arts
needs of Undergraduate students who would especially bene- & International Studies:
fit from more focused study in the Humanities that would ap- a. LAIS 100 Nature and Human Values 4 semester hours
propriately complement technical degree curricula. b. SYGN 200 Human Systems 3 semester hours
LAIS Writing Center. The LAIS Division operates the 2. All Undergraduate students are also required to take
LAIS Writing Center, which provides students with instruc- EBGN201 Principles of Economics (3 semester hours)
tion tailored to their individual writing problems (including from the Division of Economics and Business.
non-native speakers of English). It also provides faculty with 3. Students in the McBride Honors Program must take
support for courses associated with the Writing Across the LAIS100, Nature and Human Values and EBGN 201. By
Curriculum program. Faculty and staff are welcome to make taking HNRS202, Comparative Political and Economic
use of the Writing Center's expertise for writing projects and Systems, McBride Honors students are exempt from tak-
problems. The Writing Center is located on the 3rd floor of ing SYGN200, Human Systems. If a student leaves the
Stratton Hall. McBride Honors Program without completing HNRS202,
he/she must take SYGN200.
Communication Center. The Communication Center, like
the Writing Center, serves students and faculty by offering in- Required Humanities & Social Sciences (H&SS) General
dividual instruction in oral presentations. Education Restricted Electives
Beyond the core, all Undergraduate students must take an
Program Educational Objectives additional three courses (9 semester hours) from the list that
In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa- appears below. The following restrictions apply to these
tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and three courses:
the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the coursework in the Divi- 1. At least one of the three courses must be taken from the
sion of Liberal Arts and International Studies is designed to Division of Liberal Arts & International Studies.
help CSM develop in students the ability to engage in life-
2. At least one of the three courses must be a 400-level
long learning and recognize the value of doing so by acquir-
course. In any given semester, either LAIS or EB may
ing the broad education necessary to offer 400-level Special Topics courses that will be num-
a) understand the impact of engineering solutions in con- bered as either LAIS 498 or EBGN 498. Even though no
temporary, global, international, societal, political, and Special Topics courses appear in the list below, these
ethical contexts; courses may be used to fulfill the H&SS General Educa-
tion restricted electives requirement as follows:
b) understand the role of Humanities and Social Sciences
in identifying, formulating, and solving engineering a. All courses that are numbered "LAIS 498."
problems; b. Some "EBGN 498" courses as determined on a case-
by-case basis." Consult either LAIS or EBGN in any
c) prepare to live and work in a complex world; given semester for EBGN 498 courses that satisfy the re-
d) understand the meaning and implications of “steward- quirement.
ship of the Earth”; and 3. The other two courses are “midlevel” courses, i.e., 200 or
e) communicate effectively in writing and orally. 300 level classes. The only exception to this rule are For-
eign Language courses (see below).
Curriculum 4. A maximum of two Foreign Language courses (LIFL)
Key to courses offered by the LAIS Division: may be applied toward satisfying the H&SS General Edu-
LAIS Humanities and Social Sciences cation restricted electives requirement. However, no
LIFL Foreign Language LIFL 400-level course may be used to satisfy the 400-
LIMU Music level course requirement in Item 2 above.
SYGN Systems
5. Music (LIMU) courses may not be used to meet the
CSM students in all majors must take 19 credit-hours in H&SS General Education restricted electives require-
Humanities and Social Sciences General Education courses, ment. They may be used for Free Elective credit only. A
ranging from freshman through senior levels of course work. maximum of 3 semester hours of concert band (i.e.,
These courses are housed in LAIS and in the Division of spring semester), chorus, physical education, athletics
Economics and Business (EB). or other activity credit combined may be used toward
free elective credit in a degree granting program.
6. Single majors in Economics may not use Economics
courses to meet the H&SS General Education restricted
electives requirement. In other words, they must meet
this requirement with courses from the Division of Lib-

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 eral Arts & International Studies, as per the above restric- LAIS371 History of Technology
tions and requirements. Students other than single majors LAIS375 Engineering Cultures
in Economics may take up to 6 semester hours (2 courses) LAIS398 Special Topics
of approved EBGN courses, listed below to satisfy the LAIS401 Creative Writing: Poetry
H&SS General Education restricted electives require- LAIS402 Writing Proposals for a Better World
ment. LAIS405 Women, Literature & Society
7. During Pre-Registration each semester, only students with LAIS406 The Literature of War & Remembrance
senior standing or instructor's permission are initially al- LAIS407 Science in Literature
lowed to register for 400-level LAIS courses. If 400-level LAIS408 Life Stories
courses do not fill up during Pre-Registration or soon LAIS409 Shakespearean Drama
thereafter, the Division Director may elect to open course LAIS410 Critical Perspectives in 20th Century Literature
registration to sophomores and juniors who have met the LAIS411 Literatures of the African World
LAIS100 pre-requisite and SYGN200 co-requisite for LAIS412 Literature & the Environment
400-level courses. LAIS413 Literature of the American West
LAIS414 Heroes and Anti-Heroes
8. Except for foreign languages, NO AP or IB credit can be LAIS415 Mass Media Studies
used to meet the General Education Restricted Elec- LAIS416 Film Studies
tive requirements. AP/IB credits will be applied as free LAIS418 Narrating the Nation
electives. LAIS419 Media and the Environment
List of LAIS & EB Courses Satisfying the H&SS General LAIS421 Environmental Philosophy
Education Restricted Electives Requirement LAIS422 Film, Culture and the Environment
EBGN301 Intermediate Microeconomics LAIS430 Corporate Social Responsibility
EBGN302 Intermediate Macroeconomics LAIS431 Religion and Security
EBGN310 Environment & Resource Economics LAIS435 Latin American Development
EBGN320 Economics and Technology LAIS436 Hemispheric Integration in the Americas
EBGN330 Energy Economics LAIS437 Asian Development
EBGN342 Economic Development LAIS439 Middle East Development
EBGN437 Regional Economics LAIS440 War and Peace in the Middle East
EBGN441 International Economics LAIS441 African Development
EBGN443 Public Economics LAIS442 Natural Resources & War in Africa
EBGN470 Environmental Economics LAIS443 The European Union
LAIS444 Social Questions in Europe
LAIS220 Introduction to Philosophy LAIS446 Globalization
LAIS221 Introduction to Religions LAIS447 Global Corporations
LAIS225 Art History LAIS448 Global Environmental Issues
LAIS285 Introduction to Law & Legal Systems LAIS449 Cultural Dynamics of Global Development
LAIS286 Introduction to Government & Politics LAIS450 Political Risk Assessment
LAIS298 Special Topics LAIS452 Corruption and Development
LAIS300 Creative Writing: Fiction LAIS453 Ethnic Conflict in Global Perspective
LAIS301 Creative Writing: Poetry LAIS455 International Organizations
LAIS305 American Literature: Colonial Period to the Present LAIS456 Power and Politics in Eurasia
LAIS307 Explorations in Comparative Literature LAIS457 Introduction to Conflict Management
LAIS309 Literature and Society LAIS465 The American Military Experience
LAIS310 Modern European Literature LAIS466 War in Global Perspective
LAIS311 British Literature: Medieval to Modern LAIS470 Technology and Gender: Issues
LAIS314 Journey Motif in Modern Literature LAIS475 Engineering Cultures in the Developing World
LAIS315 Musical Traditions of the Western World LAIS476 Technology and International Development
LAIS317 Japanese History & Culture LAIS477 Engineering and Sustainable Community
LAIS320 Ethics Development
LAIS322 Logic LAIS485 Constitutional Law and Politics
LAIS325 Cultural Anthropology LAIS486 Science and Technology Policy
LAIS335 International Political Economy of Latin America LAIS487 Environmental Politics and Policy
LAIS337 International Political Economy of Asia LAIS488 Water Politics and Policy
LAIS339 International Political Economy of the Middle East LAIS489 Nuclear Power and Public Policy
LAIS341 International Political Economy of Africa LAIS498 Special Topics
LAIS343 International Political Economy of Europe
LAIS344 International Relations LIFL113 Spanish I
LAIS345 International Political Economy LIFL123 Spanish II
LAIS365 History of War LIFL213 Spanish III
LAIS370 History of Science LIFL114 Arabic I

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LIFL124 Arabic II Literature, Society, and the Environment Minor and ASI
LIFL214 Arabic III Program advisors: Prof. Tina Gianquitto and Prof. Jay
LIFL115 German I Straker. The Literature, Society, and the Environment Minor
LIFL125 German II (LSE) is designed for students with a passion for literature,
LIFL215 German III
and an interest in exploring relationships between literary tra-
LIFL116 Russian I
ditions and the broader social and environmental processes
LIFL126 Russian II
LIFL216 Russian III that have helped inspire and shape them. The minor's inter-
LIFL117 Portuguese I disciplinary emphasis creates unique opportunities for stu-
LIFL127 Portuguese II dents to forge connections between literary studies and
LIFL217 Portuguese III diverse fields of inquiry spanning the humanities and qualita-
LIFL118 Japanese I tive and quantitative sciences. In the process of acquiring the
LIFL128 Japanese II minor, students will develop forms of intellectual creativity
LIFL218 Japanese III and sensitivity to social and environmental dynamics increas-
LIFLx98 Special Topics ingly expected of twenty-first century scientists and engi-
neers.
Minor Programs
LAIS offers five minor programs. Students who elect to International Political Economy Minor and ASI
pursue a minor usually will satisfy their H&SS General Edu- Program Advisor: Prof. James Jesudason. This minor is
cation requirements; the Music Technology ASI will not sat- ideal for students anticipating careers in the earth resources
isfy these requirements. Students will need to use their free industries. The International Political Economy (IPE) Pro-
elective hours to complete a minor. Minors are a minimum of gram at CSM was the first such program in the U.S. designed
18 credit-hours; ASIs are a minimum of 12 credit-hours. No with the engineering and applied science student in mind,
more than half the credits to be applied towards an LAIS and remains one of the very few international engineering
minor or ASI may be transfer credits. The LAIS Undergradu- programs with this focus. International Political Economy is
ate Advisor must approve all transfer credits that will be used the study of the interplay among politics, the economy, and
for an LAIS minor or ASI. culture. In today’s global economy, international engineering
and applied science decisions are fundamentally political de-
Prior to the completion of the sophomore year, a student
cisions made by sovereign nations. Therefore, International
wishing to declare an LAIS Minor must fill out an LAIS
Political Economy theories and models are often used in
Minor form (available in the LAIS Office) and obtain
evaluating and implementing engineering and science proj-
approval signatures from the appropriate minor advisor in
ects. Project evaluations and feasibilities now involve the ap-
LAIS and from the LAIS Director. The student must also fill
plication of such IPE methods as political risk assessment
out a Minor/Area of Special Interest Declaration (available in
and mitigation.
the Registrar’s Office) and obtain approval signatures from
the student’s CSM advisor, from the Head or Director of the The IPE Program at CSM includes courses focusing on
student’s major department or division, and from the LAIS Latin America/the Americas, Asia Pacific, Sub-Saharan
Director. Africa, and the Middle East/Islamic World; courses with a
global focus; and optional foreign language study.
The six minors or ASIs available and their advisors:
The IPE minor is also a gateway to the Graduate Program
Literature, Society, and the Environment Minor and ASI
in International Political Economy. The Program leads to ei-
Prof. Tina Gianquitto
ther a master's degree (Master of International Political
Prof. Jay Straker
Economy of Resources), or one or two Graduate Certificates
Prof. Toni Lefton
(15 semester hours each) in International Political Economy.
International Political Economy Minor and ASI
See the Graduate Bulletin for further details.
Prof. James Jesudason
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy Minor Science, Technology, Engineering, and Policy Minor and
and ASI Prof. Jason Delborne ASI
Humanitarian Studies Minor and ASI Program Advisor: Prof. Jason Delborne. The Science,
Prof. Sandy Woodson Technology, Engineering, and Policy (STEP) Minor and ASI
Individualized Undergraduate Minor focus on science, technology, and engineering in the societal
Prof. Sandy Woodson and policy context: how STE influence society, politics, and
policy, and how society, politics, and policy influence STE.
Music Technology ASI Prof. Robert Klimek
Courses provide historical, social scientific, ethical, and pol-
Students should consult these advisors for the specific re- icy approaches to issues that inevitably confront professional
quirements of each minor. applied scientists, engineers, managers, and administrators in
both public and private sectors. Such issues concern, for ex-
ample, professional ethical responsibilities, intellectual prop-
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erty rights, regulatory regimes, assessments of societal im- writing, using the disciplines and perspectives of the Human-
pacts, science policy implementation, and the roles of techni- ities and Social Sciences. 4 hours lecture/seminar; 4 semes-
cal innovation in economic development or international ter hours.
competitiveness. LAIS 486 Science and Technology Policy LAIS101. SHORT FORM NATURE AND HUMAN VAL-
is required. Students work with the STEP Adviser to tailor a UES For transfer students with a minimum of six strong
sequence of other courses appropriate to their background composition and related transfer credits, this course will,
and interests. with LAIS undergraduate advisory permission, complete
Humanitarian Studies Minor and ASI the LAIS100 Nature and Human and Value requirement. Pre-
Program Adviser: Prof. Sandy Woodson. The Humanitar- requisite: two transfer college composition courses. 2 hours
ian Studies (HS) Minor and ASI focus on the intersection of lecture/discussion; 2 semester hours.
science, technology, and engineering in humanitarian proj- LAIS115. ART STUDIO This is a hands-on art lab with an
ects. Scientific, technological, and engineering oriented hu- interdisciplinary, experimental and multi-cultural focus. Stu-
manitarian projects are intended to help marginalized dents are exposed to a number of media in order to learn how
communities meet basic human needs (such as water, food, each medium is used, and will produce art works that are
and shelter) when these are missing or inadequate. LAIS 320 two-dimensional and three-dimensional, such as drawings,
Ethics is required. Other HS courses are offered through paintings and sculpture. No prerequisites. 2 hours/studio,
LAIS along with selected technical electives by other aca- 2 semester hours.
demic units across campus. Students may also wish to inves-
tigate the 28-credit minor in Humanitarian Engineering LAIS198. SPECIAL TOPICS Pilot course or special topics
offered in cooperation with the Division of Engineering. course. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s)
and student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Vari-
Individualized Undergraduate Minor able credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit
Program Advisor: Prof. Sandy Woodson. Students declar- under different titles.
ing an Undergraduate Individual Minor in LAIS must choose
18 restricted elective hours in LAIS in accordance with a LAIS199. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or
coherent rationale reflecting some explicit focus that the stu- special problem projects supervised by a faculty member.
dent wishes to pursue. A student desiring this minor must de- Primarily for students who have completed their Humanities
sign it in consultation with a member of the LAIS faculty and Social Science requirements. Instructor consent required.
who approves the rationale and the choice of courses, eg., Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed
pre-law or pre-med courses. and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit: 1 to 6 semes-
ter hours. Repeatable for credit.
Area of Special Interest in Music Technology
Program Advisor: Prof. Bob Klimek. The Area of Special LAIS220. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY A general
Interest in Music Technology is comprised of a sequence of introduction to philosophy that explores historical and ana-
courses that allows students to combine interests and abilities lytic traditions. Historical exploration may compare and con-
in both the science and theory of music production. Comple- trast ancient and modern, rationalist and empiricist, European
tion of this ASI will train students in the technical aspects of and Asian approaches to philosophy. Analytic exploration
the music recording industry, including sound and video may consider such basic problems as the distinction between
recording, sound effects and software design. illusion and reality, the one and the many, the structure of
knowledge, the existence of God, the nature of mind or self.
Description of Courses Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
LAIS100. NATURE AND HUMAN VALUES (NHV) Na- SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 credit hours.
ture and Human Values will focus on diverse views and criti- LAIS221. INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIONS This course
cal questions concerning traditional and contemporary issues has two focuses. We will look at selected religions emphasiz-
linking the quality of human life and Nature, and their inter- ing their popular, institutional, and contemplative forms;
dependence. The course will examine various disciplinary these will be four or five of the most common religions: Hin-
and interdisciplinary approaches regarding two major ques- duism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and/or Islam. The
tions: 1) How has Nature affected the quality of human life second point of the course focuses on how the Humanities
and the formulation of human values and ethics? (2) How and Social Sciences work. We will use methods from various
have human actions, values, and ethics affected Nature? disciplines to study religion-history of religions and religious
These issues will use cases and examples taken from across thought, sociology, anthropology and ethnography, art history,
time and cultures. Themes will include but are not limited to study of myth, philosophy, analysis of religious texts and arti-
population, natural resources, stewardship of the Earth, and facts (both contemporary and historical), analysis of material
the future of human society. This is a writing-intensive culture and the role it plays in religion, and other disciplines
course that will provide instruction and practice in expository and methodologies. We will look at the question of objectiv-

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ity; is it possible to be objective? We will approach this completed, revised short story. The best of these works may
methodological question using the concept “standpoint.” For be printed in a future collection. Prerequisite: LAIS 100. Pre-
selected readings, films, and your own writings, we will ana- requisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
lyze what the “standpoint” is. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prereq- ter hours.
uisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester LAIS301. CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY I This course
hours. focuses on reading and writing poetry. Students will learn
LAIS225. ART HISTORY This lecture course is designed to many different poetic forms to compliment prosody, craft,
facilitate student appreciation of paintings, drawings, prints, and technique. Aesthetic preferences will be developed as the
sculpture and architecture created by world-famous artists. class reads, discusses, and models some of the great Ameri-
Students will learn to connect artistic production with its his- can poets. Weekly exercises reflect specific poetic tools, en-
torical moment, and are asked to participate in discussions courage the writing of literary poetry, and stimulate the
with insight from their own experience, previous readings development of the student’s craft. The purpose of the course
and knowledge of art. This course is designed for those stu- is to experience the literature and its place in a multicultural
dents who have an aesthetic approach already or an interest society, while students “try on” various styles and contexts in
in developing one. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co- order to develop their own voice. Prerequisite: LAIS100.
requisite SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3
LAIS285. INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND LEGAL SYS- semester hours.
TEMS Examination of different approaches to, principles of, LAIS305. AMERICAN LITERATURE: COLONIAL
and issues in the law in the U.S. and other societies. Prereq- PERIOD TO THE PRESENT This course offers an overview
uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. of American literature from the colonial period to the present.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. The texts of the class provide a context for examining the tra-
LAIS286. INTRODUCTION TO GOVERNMENT AND ditions that shape the American nation as a physical, cultural
POLITICS Introduction to Government and Politics is a be- and historical space. As we read, we will focus on the rela-
ginning-level course intended to familiarize students with the tionships between community, landscape, history, and lan-
study of politics across societies. The method is comparative guage in the American imagination. We will concentrate
in that it approaches the task of studying the world's different specifically on conceptions of the nation and national identity
political systems by contrasting and comparing them along in relation to race, gender, and class difference. Authors may
different dimensions, and by seeking generalizations about include: Rowlandson, Brown, Apess, Hawthorne, Douglass,
them. The class focuses on cases, topics, and methodologies Melville, Whitman, James, Stein, Eliot, Hemingway, Silko,
in American and comparative politics. No background in po- and Auster. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequi-
litical science is required or expected. Prerequisite: LAIS100. site: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- LAIS307. EXPLORATIONS IN COMPARATIVE LITERA-
mester hours. TURE This course examines major figures and themes in the
LAIS298. SPECIAL TOPICS Pilot course or special topics modern literatures of Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin Amer-
course. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) ica. Reading, discussion and writing will focus on fiction and
and student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Pre- poetry representing Francophone, Arabic, and Hispanophone
requisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. traditions within these world regions. Engaging these texts
Variable credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit will foster understanding of some of the pivotal philosophi-
under different topics. cal, political, and aesthetic debates that have informed cul-
tural practices in diverse colonial territories and nation-states.
LAIS299. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or Thematic and stylistic concerns will include imperialism, na-
special problem projects supervised by a faculty member. tionalism, existentialism, Orientalism, negritude, and social
Primarily for students who have completed their Humanities and magical realisms. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or
and Social Science requirements. Instructor consent required. co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed
and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit: 1 to 6 semes- LAIS309. LITERATURE AND SOCIETY Before the emer-
ter hours. Repeatable for credit. gence of sociology as a distinct field of study, literary artists
had long been investigating the seemingly infinite complex-
LAIS300. CREATIVE WRITING: FICTION Students will ity of human societies, seeking to comprehend the forces
write weekly exercises and read their work for the pleasure shaping collective identities, socio-cultural transformations,
and edification of the class. The midterm in this course will technological innovations, and political conflicts. Designed
be the production of a short story. The final will consist of a to enrich recognition and understanding of the complex inter-
play of artistic creativity and social inquiry over time, this

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course compares influential literary and social-scientific re- their knowledge of Japanese in a social science-based course.
sponses to the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and Major themes will include: cultural roots; forms of social
other dynamic junctures integral to the forging of "moder- organization; the development of writing systems; the devel-
nity" and the volatile world we inhabit today. Prerequisite: opment of religious institutions; the evolution of legal institu-
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours tions; literary roots; and clan structure. Prerequisite:
lecture; 3 semester hours. LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours
LAIS310. MODERN EUROPEAN LITERATURE This seminar; 3 semester hours.
course will introduce students to some of the major figures LAIS320/BELS320. ETHICS A general introduction to
and generative themes of post-Enlightenment European and ethics that explores its analytic and historical traditions. Ref-
British literature. Reading, discussion, and writing will focus erence will commonly be made to one or more significant
on fiction, poetry, drama, and critical essays representing texts by such moral philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Augus-
British, French, Germanic, Italian, Czech, and Russian cul- tine, Thomas Aquinas, Kant, John Stuart Mill, and others.
tural traditions. Engaging these texts will foster understand- Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
ing of some of the pivotal philosophical, political, and SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
aesthetic movements and debates that have shaped modern LAIS322. LOGIC A general introduction to logic that ex-
European society and culture. Thematic concerns will in- plores its analytic and historical traditions. Coverage will
clude the French Enlightenment and its legacies, imperialism commonly consider informal and formal fallacies, syllogistic
within and beyond Europe, comparative totalitarianisms, the logic, sentential logic, and elementary quantification theory.
rise of psychoanalytic theory and existentialism, and mod- Reference will commonly be made to the work of such logi-
ernist and postmodern perspectives on the arts. Prerequisite: cal theorists as Aristotle, Frege, Russell and Whitehead,
LAIS100, prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours Quine, and others. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Co-requisite:
lecture; 3 semester hours. SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
LAIS311. BRITISH LITERATURE: MEDIEVAL TO MOD- LAIS325. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY A study of the
ERN This course surveys British literature from the Middle social behavior and cultural development of humans. Prereq-
Ages to early modernists in light of major developments in uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200.
scientific thought. It considers topics such as medieval medi- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
cine and astrology in The Canterbury Tales, reflections of
Copernicus' new astronomy in Shakespearean tragedy and LAIS335. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF
John Donne's poetry, the tumultuous career of Newtonian LATIN AMERICA A broad survey of the interrelationship
physics across the Enlightenment and Romanticism, the between the state and economy in Latin America as seen
struggle with Darwinian evolution in Victorian literature, and through an examination of critical contemporary and histori-
early 20th century reactions to anthropology and psycho- cal issues that shape polity, economy, and society. Special
analysis. Pre-requisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requi- emphasis will be given to the dynamics of interstate relation-
site: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ships between the developed North and the developing
South. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
LAIS314. THE JOURNEY MOTIF IN MODERN LITERA- SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
TURE This course will explore the notion that life is a jour-
ney, be it a spiritual one to discover one’s self or LAIS337. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF
geographical one to discover other lands and other people. ASIA A broad survey of the interrelationship between the
The exploration will rely on the major literary genres— state and economy in East and Southeast Asia as seen
drama, fiction, and poetry—and include authors such as through an examination of critical contemporary and histori-
Twain, Hurston, Kerouac, Whitman, and Cormac McCarthy. cal issues that shape polity, economy, and society. Special
A discussion course. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or emphasis will be given to the dynamics of interstate relation-
corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ships between the developed North and the developing
South. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
LAIS315. MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF THE WESTERN SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
WORLD An introduction to music of the Western world
from its beginnings to the present. Prerequisite: LAIS100. LAIS339. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF
Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- THE MIDDLE EAST A broad survey of the interrelation-
mester hours. ships between the state and market in the Middle East as seen
through an examination of critical contemporary and histori-
LAIS317. JAPANESE HISTORY AND CULTURE Japan- cal issues that shape polity, economy, and society. Special
ese History and Culture covers Japan’s historical and cultural emphasis will be given to the dynamics between the devel-
foundations from earliest times through the modern period. It oped North and the developing South. Prerequisite:
is designed to allow students who have had three semesters LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours
of Japanese language instruction (or the equivalent) to apply lecture; 3 semester hours.

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LAIS341. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF played in the political and social history of countries around
AFRICA A broad survey of the interrelationships between the world. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite
the state and market in Africa as seen through an examination SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
of critical contemporary and historical issues that shape LAIS375. ENGINEERING CULTURES This course seeks
polity, economy, and society. Special emphasis will be given to improve students’ abilities to understand and assess engi-
to the dynamics between the developed North and the devel- neering problem solving from different cultural, political,
oping South. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requi- and historical perspectives. An exploration, by comparison
site: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. and contrast, of engineering cultures in such settings as 20th
LAIS343. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY OF century United States, Japan, former Soviet Union and pres-
EUROPE A broad survey of the relationship between the ent-day Russia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
state and market in Europe as seen through an examination of Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
the European past and present. Topics will include the emer- SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
gence of the modern state, mercantilism, the growth of free LAIS398. SPECIAL TOPICS Pilot course or special topics
markets, industrialization, state-led industrializations, social- course. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s)
ism, fascism, and welfare states. Prerequisite: LAIS100. and student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Vari-
Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- able credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit
mester hours. under different topics.
LAIS344. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS This course LAIS399. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or
surveys major topics and theories of international relations. special problem projects supervised by a faculty member.
Students will evaluate diverse perspectives and examine a Primarily for students who have completed their Humanities
variety of topics including war and peace, economic global- and Social Science requirements. Instructor consent required.
ization, human rights and international law, international en- Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed
vironmental issues, and the role of the US as the current and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit: 1 to 6 semes-
superpower. Prerequisite: LAIS 100. Prerequisite or co-req- ter hours. Repeatable for credit.
uisite: SYGN 200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
LAIS401. CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY II This course
LAIS345. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY In- is a continuation of LAIS301 for those interested in develop-
ternational Political Economy is a study of contentious and ing their poetry writing further. It focuses on reading and
harmonious relationships between the state and the market on writing poetry. Students will learn many different poetic
the nation-state level, between individual states and their forms to compliment prosody, craft, and technique. Aesthetic
markets on the regional level, and between region-states and preferences will be developed as the class reads, discusses,
region-markets on the global level. Prerequisite: LAIS100. and models some of the great American poets. Weekly exer-
Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- cises reflect specific poetic tools, encourage the writing of
mester hours. literary poetry, and simulate the development of the student’s
LAIS365. HISTORY OF WAR. History of War looks at war craft. The purpose of the course is to experience the literature
primarily as a significant human activity in the history of the and its place in a multicultural society, while students “try
Western World since the times of Greece and Rome to the on” various styles and contexts in order to develop their own
present. The causes, strategies, results, and costs of various voice. Prerequisite: LAIS100 and LAIS301. Prerequisite or
wars will be covered, with considerable focus on important co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar;
military and political leaders as well as on noted historians 3 semester hours.
and theoreticians. The course is primarily a lecture course LAIS402. WRITING PROPOSALS FOR A BETTER
with possible group and individual presentations as class size WORLD This course develops the student’s writing and
permits. Tests will be both objective and essay types. Prereq- higher-order thinking skills and helps meet the needs of un-
uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 derserved populations, particularly via funding proposals
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. written for nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: LAIS100.
LAIS370. HISTORY OF SCIENCE. An introduction to the Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar;
social history of science, exploring significant people, theo- 3 semester hours.
ries, and social practices in science, with special attention to LAIS405 WOMEN, LITERATURE, AND SOCIETY This
the histories of physics, chemistry, earth sciences, ecology, reading and writing intensive course examines the role that
and biology. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requi- women writers have played in a range of literary traditions.
site SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Far from residing in the margins of key national debates,
LAIS371. HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY A survey of the women writers have actively contributed their voices to de-
history of technology in the modern period (from roughly mands for social, racial, economic, and artistic equality. We
1700 to the present), exploring the role technology has will examine the writing produced by women from a diver-

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sity of racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, as we examine LAIS410. CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES ON 20TH CEN-
the ways in which women writers respond to the various TURY LITERATURE This course introduces students to
pressures placed on them as artists and activists. Prerequisite: texts and cultural productions of the 20th Century literature.
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite SYGN200. 3 hours We will examine a diverse collection of materials, including
seminar; 3 semester hours. novels and short stories, poems, plays, films, painting, and
LAIS406. THE LITERATURE OF WAR AND REMEM- sculpture. Science, technology, violence, history, identity,
BRANCE In "The Literature of War and Remembrance," stu- language all come under the careful scrutiny of the authors
dents survey poetry, prose, and film ranging from classicial we will discuss in this course, which may include Conrad,
to contemporary war literature. The course considers literary Fanon, Achebe, Eliot, Kafka, Barnes, Camus, Borges, and
depictions of the individual and society in war and its after- Marquez, among others. We will also screen films that com-
math. Critical reading and writing skills are demonstrated in ment upon the fragility of individual identity in the face of
creative presentations and analytical essays. Students will in- modern technology. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or
vestigate war literature and commemorative art inspired by co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
recent world conflicts, and place a contemporary work into LAIS411. LITERATURES OF THE AFRICAN WORLD
the thematic structure of the course. Prerequisite: LAIS100. This course examines wide-ranging writers' depictions of
Co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. collective transformations and conflicts integral to the mak-
LAIS407 SCIENCE IN LITERATURE Science fiction often ing and remaking of African and Afro-diasporic communities
serves as a cautionary tale that deals with the darker side of worldwide. Fiction, poetry, and essays representing diverse
humanity's desires in order to find a better understanding of linguistic, aesthetic, and philosophical traditions will consti-
who we are and what we hope to become. This class exam- tute the bulk of the reading. Alongside their intrinsic expres-
ines scientific and social progress as it is imagined by some sive values, these texts illuminate religious and popular
of the greatest authors of the genre. We will examine the cur- cultural practices important to social groups throughout
rent events that may have influenced the writing and position much of sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America,
our lens to the scientific and technological breakthroughs, as and the United States. Primary socio-historical themes may
well as the social, cultural, and political state of the world at include the slave trade, plantation cultures, generational con-
the time of our readings. This course focuses on classic sci- sciousness, ethnicity, gender relations, urbanization, and col-
ence fiction from the late 1800's to the present which may in- lective violence. Prerequisite: LAIS 100. Prerequisite or
clude: Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack co-requisite: SYGN 200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
Williamson, Isaac Asimov, Robert Heinlein, Alfred Bester, LAIS412. LITERATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT This
Philip Jose Farmer, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Ray Bradbury, reading and writing intensive course investigates the human
Philip K. Dick, William Gibson, Arthur C. Clarke, Ursula K. connection to the environment in a broad range of literary
LeGuin and Mary Doria Russell, among others. Prerequisite: materials. Discussions focus on the role of place - of land-
LAIS100, Co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 se- scape as physical, cultural, moral, historical space - and on
mester hours. the relationship between landscape and community, history,
LAIS408. LIFE STORIES Using texts by published authors and language in the environmental imagination. Readings in-
and members of the class, we will explore the pleasures and clude texts that celebrate the natural world, those that indict
challenges of creating and interpreting narratives based on the careless use of land and resources, and those that predict
"real life." The class will consider critical theories about the and depict the consequences of that carelessness. Addition-
relationship between the self and the stories we tell. Prerequi- ally, we investigate philosophical, legal, and policy frame-
site: LAIS100. Pre-requisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 works that shape approaches to environmental issues.
hours seminar; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requesite
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
LAIS409. SHAKESPEAREAN DRAMA Shakespeare, the
most well known writer in English and perhaps the world, LAIS413. LITERATURE OF THE AMERICAN WEST This
deals with universal themes and the ultimate nature of what it course explores classic myths, stories and narratives in West-
is to be a human being. His plays are staged, filmed, and read ern American literature and film, and how the values re-
around the globe, even after 400 years. This seminar will ex- flected in these myths, stories and narratives shape our
plore why Shakespeare’s plays and characters have such last- national character. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-
ing power and meaning to humanity. The seminar will requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
combine class discussion, lecture, and video. Grades will be LAIS414. HEROES AND ANTIHEROES: A TRAGIC
based on participation, response essays, and a final essay. VIEW This course features heroes and antiheroes (average
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: folks, like most of us), but because it is difficult to be heroic
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. unless there are one or more villains lurking in the shadows,
there will have to be an Iago or Caesar or a politician or a

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member of the bureaucracy to overcome. Webster’s defines spread, and varied careers of nationalist thought and practice
heroic as ‘exhibiting or marked by courage and daring.’ across our modern world. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequi-
Courage and daring are not confined to the battlefield, of site or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester
course. One can find them in surprising places—in the com- hours.
munity (Ibsen’s Enemy of the People), in the psychiatric LAIS419. MEDIA AND THE ENVIRONMENT This course
ward (Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest), in the mili- explores the ways that messages about the environment and
tary (Heller’s Catch-22), on the river (Twain’s The Adventures environmentalism are communicated in the mass media, fine
of Huckleberry Finn or in a “bachelor pad” (Simon’s Last of arts, and popular culture. The course will introduce students
the Red Hot Lovers). Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or to key readings in environmental communication, media
co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. studies, and cultural studies in order to understand the many
LAIS415. MASS MEDIA STUDIES This introduction to ways in which the images, messages, and politics of environ-
mass media studies is designed to help students become more mentalism and the natural world are constructed. Students
active interpreters of mass media messages, primarily those will analyze their role as science communicators and will
that emanate from television, radio, the Internet, sound participate in the creation of communication projects related
recordings (music), and motions pictures (film, documentary, to environmental research on campus or beyond. Prerequi-
etc.). Taking a broad rhetorical and sociological perspective, site: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite SYGN200.
the course examines a range of mass media topics and issues. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
Students should complete this course with enhanced rhetori- LAIS421 ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY A critical ex-
cal and sociological understandings of how media shapes in- amination of environmental ethics and the philosophical the-
dividuals, societies, and cultures as well as how those groups ories on which they depend. Topics may include
shape the media. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co- preservation/conservation, animal welfare, deep ecology, the
requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. land ethic, eco-feminism, environmental justice, sustainabil-
LAIS416. FILM STUDIES This course introduces students ity, or non-western approaches. This class may also include
to the basics of film history, form, and criticism. Students analyses of select, contemporary environmental issues. Pre-
will be exposed to a variety of film forms, including docu- requisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200.
mentary, narrative, and formalist films, and will be encour- 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
aged to discuss and write about these forms using critical LAIS422. FILM, CULTURE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
film language. Students will have an opportunity to work on Human views of Nature have varied immensely across time
their own film projects and to conduct research into the rela- and place. All artists-novelists, poets, playwrights, painters,
tionship between films and their historical, cultural, and ideo- designers, photographers, filmmakers-explore the Nature-
logical origins. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or Culture relationship. Even when they are not consciously
co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. doing so, their works nevertheless reveal elements of a cul-
LAIS418. NARRATING THE NATION The novel, national- ture's values, beliefs, and perceptions of nature and the envi-
ism, and the modern nation-state share the same eighteenth- ronment. This course studies films and related visual arts as
and nineteenth-century roots. Relationships between the vital documents of humans' interactions with Nature, and
works of novelists, local nationalisms, and state politics these interactions' increasingly complex consequences for
have, however, always been volatile. These tensions have as- local and global human and environmental systems. Prereq-
sumed particularly dramatic expressive and political forms in uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3
Latin America and postcolonial South Asia and Africa. This hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
course examines the inspirations, stakes, and ramifications of LAIS430. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Busi-
celebrated novelists' explorations of the conflicted and frag- nesses are largely responsible for creating the wealth upon
mentary character their own and/or neighboring nation- which the well-being of society depends. As they create that
states. Beyond their intrinsic literary values, these texts wealth, their actions impact society, which is composed of a
illuminate distinctive religious, ritual, and popular cultural wide variety of stakeholders. In turn, society shapes the rules
practices that have shaped collective imaginings of the na- and expectations by which businesses must navigate their in-
tion, as well as oscillations in nationalist sentiment across ternal and external environments. This interaction between
specific regions and historical junctures. Studies in relevant corporations and society (in its broadest sense) is the concern
visual media -films, paintings, and telenovelas - will further of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This course ex-
our comparative inquiry into the relationships between artis- plores the dimensions of that interaction from a multi-stake-
tic narrative and critical perspectives on "the nation." Along- holder perspective using case studies, guest speakers and
side the focal literary and visual texts, the course will address field work. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requi-
major historians' and social theorists' accounts of the origins, site: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.

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LAIS431. RELIGION & SECURITY This course introduces tion processes on economies and societies in the Middle East.
students to central topics in religion and society. It defines Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
civil society in 21st century contexts and connects this defi- SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
nition with leading debates about the relationship of religion LAIS440. WAR AND PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
and security. It creates an understanding of diverse religious This course introduces students to theories of war and then
traditions from the perspective of how they view security. discusses a select number of historical wars and contempo-
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: rary ones. It also analyzes efforts at peace-making efforts
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. and why some fail and others succeed. The global conse-
LAIS435. LATIN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT A semi- quences of war and peace in the Middle East will be explored
nar designed to explore the political economy of current and in terms of oil supply and of other geostrategic interests that
recent past development strategies, models, efforts, and is- America has in that region. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequi-
sues in Latin America, one of the most dynamic regions of site or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester
the world today. Development is understood to be a nonlin- hours.
ear, complex set of processes involving political, economic, LAIS441. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT This course pro-
social, cultural, and environmental factors whose ultimate vides a broad overview of the political economy of Africa. Its
goal is to improve the quality of life for individuals. The role goal is to give students an understanding of the possibilities
of both the state and the market in development processes of African development and the impediments that currently
will be examined. Topics to be covered will vary as changing block its economic growth. Despite substantial natural re-
realities dictate but will be drawn from such subjects as in- sources, mineral reserves, and human capital, most African
equality of income distribution; the role of education and countries remain mired in poverty. The struggles that have
health care; region-markets; the impact of globalization, in- arisen on the continent have fostered thinking about the curse
stitution-building, corporate-community-state interfaces, ne- of natural resources where countries with oil or diamonds are
oliberalism, privatization, democracy, and public policy beset with political instability and warfare. Readings give
formulation as it relates to development goals. Prerequisite: first an introduction to the continent followed by a focus on
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours the specific issues that confront African development today.
seminar; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
LAIS436. HEMISPHERIC INTEGRATION IN THE AMERI- SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
CAS This international political economy seminar is de- LAIS442. NATURAL RESOURCES AND WAR IN
signed to accompany the endeavor now under way in the AFRICA Africa possesses abundant natural resources yet
Americas to create a free trade area for the entire Western suffers civil wars and international conflicts based on access
Hemisphere. Integrating this hemisphere, however, is not just to resource revenues. The course examines the distinctive
restricted to the mechanics of facilitating trade but also en- history of Africa, the impact of the resource curse, misman-
gages a host of other economic, political, social, cultural, and agement of government and corruption, and specific cases of
environmental issues, which will also be treated in this unrest and war in Africa. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite
course. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. hours.
LAIS437. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT This international po- LAIS443. THE EUROPEAN UNION This course investi-
litical economy seminar deals with the historical develop- gates the history, evolution and current condition of the Euro-
ment of Asia Pacific from agrarian to post-industrial eras; its pean Union. The creation of the EU overcame centuries of
economic, political, and cultural transformation since World European warfare and helped to establish an abiding peace,
War II, contemporary security issues that both divide and making it one of history's great success stories. Yet questions
unite the region; and globalization processes that encourage and conflicts have troubled the EU since its inception: was
Asia Pacific to forge a single trading bloc. Prerequisite: the Union to be a common economic market or a super-state?
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours Which countries rightfully belonged to Europe? How would
seminar; 3 semester hours. the EU relate to the outside world, above all the United
LAIS439. MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENT This interna- States? Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
tional political economy seminar analyzes economic, politi- SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
cal and social dynamics that affect the progress and direction LAIS444. THE SOCIAL QUESTION IN EUROPE Between
of states, markets, and peoples of the region. It examines the 1850 and 1960 the "proletariat" - the industrial working class
development of the Middle East from agrarian to post-indus- - threatened the stability of bourgeois Europe. What were
trial societies; economic, political and cultural transforma- their grievances, and how were they resolved? Similarly,
tions since World War II; contemporary security issues that today large, unassimilated immigrant populations pose grow-
both divide and unite the region; and the effects of globaliza- ing challenges to European societies. What are the main ten-

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sions, and how might they be addressed? Prerequisite: LAIS452. CORRUPTION AND DEVELOPMENT This
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours course addresses the problem of corruption and its impact on
seminar; 3 semester hours. development. Readings are multidisciplinary and include
LAIS446. GLOBALIZATION This international political policy studies, economics, and political science. Students
economy seminar is an historical and contemporary analysis will acquire an understanding of what constitutes corruption,
of globalization processes examined through selected issues how it negatively affects development, and what they, as en-
of world affairs of political, economic, military, and diplo- gineers in a variety of professional circumstances, might do
matic significance. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or in circumstances in which bribe paying or bribe taking might
co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. occur. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
LAIS447. GLOBAL CORPORATIONS This international
political economy seminar seeks to (1) understand the history LAIS453. ETHNIC CONFLICT IN GLOBAL PERSPEC-
of the making of global corporations and their relationship to TIVE Many scholars used to believe that with moderniza-
the state, region-markets, and region-states; and (2) analyze tion, racial, religious, and cultural antagonisms would
the on-going changes in global, regional, and national politi- weaken as individuals developed more rational outlooks and
cal economies due to the presence of global corporations. gave primacy to their economic concerns. Yet, with the wan-
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: ing of global ideological conflict of the left-right nature, con-
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. flict based on cultural and "civilization" differences have
come to the fore in both developing and developed countries.
LAIS448. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Critical This course will examine ethnic conflict, broadly conceived,
examination of interactions between development and the en- in a variety of contexts. Case studies will include the civil
vironment and the human dimensions of global change; so- war in Yugoslavia, the LA riots, the antagonism between the
cial, political, economic, and cultural responses to the Chinese and "indigenous' groups in Southeast, the so-called
management and preservation of natural resources and war between the West and Islam, and ethnic relations in the
ecosystems on a global scale. Exploration of the meaning and U.S. We will consider ethnic contention in both institutional-
implications of “Stewardship of the Earth” and “Sustainable ized, political processes, such as the politics of affirmative
Development.” Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co- action, as well as in non-institutionalized, extra-legal set-
requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. tings, such as ethnic riots, pogroms, and genocide. We will
LAIS449. CULTURAL DYNAMICS OF GLOBAL DEVEL- end by asking what can be done to mitigate ethnic conflict
OPMENT Role of cultures and nuances in world develop- and what might be the future of ethnic group identification.
ment; cultural relationship between the developed North and Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
the developing South, specifically between the U.S. and the SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
Third World. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-req- LAIS455. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS The pur-
uisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. pose of this course is to familiarize you with the study of in-
LAIS450. POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT This course ternational organizations - we will examine why they are
will review the existing methodologies and techniques of risk created, how they are organized and what they try to accom-
assessment in both country-specific and global environments. plish. By the end of the semester, students will be familiar
It will also seek to design better ways of assessing and evalu- with the role of international organization in the world sys-
ating risk factors for business and public diplomacy in the in- tem as well as the analytical tools used to analyze them. Pre-
creasingly globalized context of economy and politics requisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200.
wherein the role of the state is being challenged and rede- 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
fined. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LAIS456. POWER AND POLITICS IN EURASIA This
SYGN200. Prerequisite: At least one IPE 300- or 400-level seminar covers the major internal and international issues
course and permission of instructor. 3 hours seminar; 3 se- confronting the fifteen states that once comprised the Soviet
mester hours. Union. After an overview of the USSR and its collapse in
LAIS451. POLITICAL RISK ASSESSMENT RESEARCH 1991, the course explores subsequent economic and security
SEMINAR This international political economy seminar dilemmas facing the "new" nations of Eurasia. Special atten-
must be taken concurrently with LAIS450, Political Risk As- tion will be paid to oil, natural gas, and other energy sectors
sessment. Its purpose is to acquaint the student with empiri- in the region. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-req-
cal research methods and sources appropriate to conducting a uisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
political risk assessment study, and to hone the students' ana- LAIS457. INTRODUCTION TO CONFLICT MANAGE-
lytical abilities. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co- MENT This course introduces students to central topics in
requisite: SYGN200. Concurrent enrollment in LAIS450. conflict management. It assesses the causes of contemporary
1 hour seminar; 1 semester hour. conflicts with an initial focus on weak states, armed insur-

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gencies, and ethnic conflict. It then examines a range of Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
peace-building efforts, and strategies for reconstructing post- SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
conflict states. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co- LAIS477. ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE COM-
requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. MUNITY DEVELOPMENT. This course is an introduction
LAIS459. INTERNATIONAL FIELD PRACTICUM For to the relationship between engineering and sustainable com-
students who go abroad for an on-site practicum involving munity development (SCD) from historical, political, ethical,
their technical field as practiced in another country and cul- cultural, and practical perspectives. Students will study and
ture; required course for students pursuing a certificate in In- analyze different dimensions of sustainability, community,
ternational Political Economy; all arrangements for this and "helping," and the role that engineering might play in
course are to be supervised and approved by the advisor of them. Also students will critically explore strengths and limi-
the International Political Economy minor program. Prereq- tations of dominant methods in engineering problem solving
uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. and design for working in SCD. Through case-studies, stu-
3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. dents will learn to analyze and evaluate projects in SCD and
LAIS465. THE AMERICAN MILITARY EXPERIENCE A develop criteria for their evaluation. Prerequisite: LAIS100.
survey of military history, with primary focus on the Ameri- Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN 200. 3 hours seminar;
can military experience from 1775 to present. Emphasis is 3 semester hours.
placed not only on military strategy and technology, but also LAIS485. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND POLITICS This
on relevant political, social, and economic questions. Prereq- course presents a comprehensive survey of the U.S. Constitu-
uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. tion with special attention devoted to the first ten Amend-
3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. Open to ROTC students ments, also known as the Bill of Rights. Since the
or by permission of LAIS. Constitution is primarily a legal document, the class will
LAIS466. WAR IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE This course adopt a legal approach to constitutional interpretation. How-
examines selected military conflicts from the Greeks and the ever, as the historical and political context of constitutional
Romans to recent wars in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, interpretation is inseparable from the legal analysis, these
with considerable attention given to the two world wars. The areas will also be covered. Significant current developments
course is not battles-oriented; rather, using an historical lens, in constitutional jurisprudence will also be examined. The
it focuses on the causes that lie behind the battles themselves. first part of the course deals with Articles I through III of the
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Constitution, which specify the division of national govern-
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. mental power among the executive, legislative, and judicial
branches of government. Additionally, the federal nature of
LAIS470. TECHNOLOGY AND GENDER: ISSUES This the American governmental system, in which governmental
course focuses on how women and men relate to technology. authority is apportioned between the national government
Several traditional disciplines will be used: philosophy, his- and the state governments, will be studied. The second part
tory, sociology, literature, and a brief look at theory. The of the course examines the individual rights specifically pro-
class will begin discussing some basic concepts such as gen- tected by the amendments to the Constitution, principally the
der and sex and the essential and/or social construction of First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amend-
gender, for example. We will then focus on topical and histor- ments. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
ical issues. We will look at modern engineering using socio- SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
logical studies that focus on women in engineering. We will
look at some specific topics including military technologies, LAIS486. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY An
ecology, and reproductive technologies. Prerequisite: examination of current issues relating to science and technol-
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours ogy policy in the United States and, as appropriate, in other
seminar; 3 semester hours. countries. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requi-
site: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
LAIS475. ENGINEERING CULTURES IN THE DEVEL-
OPING WORLD An investigation and assessment of engi- LAIS487. ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICY
neering problem-solving in the developing world using Seminar on environmental policies and the political and gov-
historical and cultural cases. Countries to be included range ernmental processes that produce them. Group discussion
across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Prerequisite: and independent research on specific environmental issues.
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours Primary but not exclusive focus on the U.S. Prerequisite:
seminar; 3 semester hours. LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours
seminar; 3 semester hours.
LAIS476. TECHNOLOGY AND INTERNATIONAL DE-
VELOPMENT An historical examination of the role of tech- LAIS488. WATER POLITICS AND POLICY Seminar on
nology in humanitarian and social improvement projects. water policies and the political and governmental processes
that produce them, as an exemplar of natural resource politics

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and policy in general. Group discussion and independent re- sions of daily conversation, and culture of Arabic-speaking
search on specific politics and policy issues. Primary but not societies. 3 semester hours.
exclusive focus on the U.S. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequi- LIFL124. ARABIC II Continuation of Arabic I with an em-
site or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester phasis on acquiring conversational skills as well as further
hours. study of grammar, vocabulary, and culture of Arabic speak-
LAIS489. NUCLEAR POWER AND PUBLIC POLICY A ing societies. 3 semester hours.
general introduction to research and practice concerning poli- LIFL214. ARABIC III Emphasis on furthering conversa-
cies and practices relevant to the development and manage- tional skills and a continuing study of grammar, vocabulary,
ment of nuclear power. Prerequisite: LAIS 100. Prerequisite and culture of Arabic-speaking societies. 3 semester hours.
or co-requisite: SYGN 200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester
hours. LIFL115. GERMAN I Fundamentals of spoken and written
German with an emphasis on vocabulary, idiomatic expres-
LAIS497. SUMMER PROGRAMS sions of daily conversation, and German culture. 3 semester
LAIS498. SPECIAL TOPICS Pilot course or special topics hours.
course. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) LIFL125. GERMAN II Continuation of German I with an
and student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Vari- emphasis on acquiring conversational skills as well as further
able credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit study of grammar, vocabulary, and German culture. 3
under different titles. semester hours.
LAIS499. INDEPENDENT STUDY Individual research or LIFL215. GERMAN III Emphasis on furthering conversa-
special problem projects supervised by a faculty member. tional skills and a continuing study of grammar, vocabulary,
Primarily for students who have completed their Humanities and German culture. 3 semester hours.
and Social Science requirements. Instructor consent required.
Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed LIFL116. RUSSIAN I Fundamentals of spoken and written
and submitted to the Registrar. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Pre- Russian with an emphasis on vocabulary, idiomatic expres-
requisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. Variable credit: 1 to 6 sions of daily conversation, and Russian culture. 3 semester
semester hours. Repeatable for credit. hours.
LIFL126. RUSSIAN II Continuation of Russian I with an
Foreign Languages (LIFL)
emphasis on acquiring conversational skills as well as further
Numerous foreign languages are taught through the LAIS
study of grammar, vocabulary, and Russian culture. 3 semes-
Division. Students interested in a particular language should
ter hours.
check with the LAIS Division Office to determine when
these languages might be scheduled. In order to gain basic LIFL216. RUSSIAN III Emphasis on furthering conversa-
proficiency from their foreign language study, students are tional skills and a continuing study of grammar, vocabulary,
encouraged to enroll for at least two semesters in whatever and Russian culture. 3 semester hours.
language(s) they elect to take. If there is sufficient demand, LIFL117. PORTUGUESE I Fundamentals of spoken and
the Division can provide third- and fourth-semester courses written Portuguese with an emphasis on vocabulary, id-
in a given foreign language. No student is permitted to take iomatic expressions of daily conversation, and Brazilian cul-
a foreign language that is either his/her native language ture. 3 semester hours.
or second language.
LIFL127. PORTUGUESE II Continuation of Portuguese I
Description of Courses with an emphasis on acquiring conversational skills as well
LIFL113. SPANISH I Fundamentals of spoken and written as further study of grammar, vocabulary, and Brazilian cul-
Spanish with an emphasis on vocabulary, idiomatic expres- ture. 3 semester hours.
sions of daily conversation, and Spanish American culture. 3 LIFL217. PORTUGUESE III Emphasis on furthering con-
semester hours. versational skills and a continuing study of grammar, vocab-
LIFL123. SPANISH II Continuation of Spanish I with an ulary, and Brazilian culture. 3 semester hours.
emphasis on acquiring conversational skills as well as further LIFL118. JAPANESE I Fundamentals of spoken and written
study of grammar, vocabulary, and Spanish American cul- Japanese with an emphasis on vocabulary, idiomatic expres-
ture. 3 semester hours. sions of daily conversation, and Japanese culture. 3 semester
LIFL213. SPANISH III Emphasis on furthering conversa- hours.
tional skills and a continuing study of grammar, vocabulary, LIFL128. JAPANESE II Continuation of Japanese I with an
and Spanish American culture. 3 semester hours. emphasis on acquiring conversational skills as well as further
LIFL114. ARABIC I Fundamentals of spoken and written study of grammar, vocabulary, and Japanese culture. 3 se-
Arabic with an emphasis on vocabulary, idiomatic expres- mester hours.

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LIFL218. JAPANESE III Emphasis on furthering conversa- hardware. Prerequisite; LIMU 340 or permission of instruc-
tional skills and a continuing study of grammar, vocabulary, tor. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.
and Japanese culture. 3 semester hours. LIMU350. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY An introduction to the
LIFL 198, 298, 398, and 498. SPECIAL TOPICS Pilot physics of music and sound. The history of music technology
course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special from wax tubes to synthesizers. Construction of instruments
interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is and studio. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
offered only once. Variable credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Re- LIMU421. JAZZ ENSEMBLE/PEP BAND - FALL The Jazz
peatable for credit under different topics. Ensemble provides an opportunity for students to participate
LIFL 199, 299, 399, and 499. INDEPENDENT STUDY In- in a musical ensemble in the jazz big band format. Jazz
dividual research or special problem projects supervised by a music is a unique American art form. The big band jazz for-
faculty member. Instructor consent required. Prerequisite: mat is an exciting way for students to experience the power,
"Independent Study" form must be completed and submitted grace and beauty of this art form and music in general. The
to the Registrar. Variable credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Re- class will consist of regular weekly rehearsals and one or
peatable for credit. more concert performance (s). 1 semester hour. Repeatable
for credit. See rules limiting the number of hours applicable
Music (LIMU)
to a degree above.
Courses in Music do not count toward the Humanities &
Social Sciences General Education restricted elective re- LIMU422. JAZZ ENSEMBLE/PEP BAND - SPRING The
quirement but may be taken for Free Elective credit. A Jazz Ensemble provides an opportunity for students to partic-
maximum of 3 semester hours of concert band (i.e., ipate in a musical ensemble in the jazz big band format. Jazz
spring semester), chorus, physical education, athletics or music is a unique American art form. The big band jazz for-
other activity credit combined may be used toward free mat is an exciting way for students to experience the power,
elective credit in a degree granting program. grace and beauty of this art form and music in general. The
class will consist of regular weekly rehearsals and one or
LIMU101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401, 402. BAND Study,
more concert performance(s). 1 semester hour. Repeatable
rehearsal, and performance of concert, marching and stage
for credit. See rules limiting the number of hours applicable
repertory. Emphasis on fundamentals of rhythm, intonation,
to a degree above.
embouchure, and ensemble. 2 hours rehearsal; 1 semester hour.
Not repeatable using same course number. See rules limiting LIMU423. JAZZ LAB The Jazz Lab provides an opportunity
the number of hours applicable to a degree above. for students to participate in a musical ensemble in the jazz
combo format. Jazz music is a unique American art form.
LIMU111, 112, 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, 412. CHORUS
The jazz combo format is an exciting way for students to ex-
Study, rehearsal, and performance of choral music of the
perience the joy and sense of achievement of performing this
classical, romantic, and modern periods with special empha-
great American music form. The class will consist of regular
sis on principles of diction, rhythm, intonation, phrasing, and
weekly rehearsals and one or more concert performance(s).
ensemble. 2 hours rehearsal; 1 semester hour. Not repeatable
1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit. See rules limiting
using same course number. See rules limiting the number of
the number of hours applicable to a degree above.
hours applicable to a degree above.
LIMU450. MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE COURSE
LIMU340. MUSIC THEORY The course begins with the
Project-based course designed to develop practical techno-
fundamentals of music theory and moves into their more
logical and communication skills for direct application to the
complex applications. Music of the common practice period
music recording. Prerequisite: LIMU340 and LIMU350.
is considered. Aural and visual recognition of harmonic
3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
materials covered is emphasized. Prerequisite: LAIS315 or
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
(See also LAIS315. MUSICAL TRADITIONS OF THE
WESTERN WORLD in preceding list of LAIS courses.)
LIMU341. BASIC MUSIC OMPOSITION AND ARRANG-
ING This course begins with the fundamentals of music
composition and works towards basic vocal and instrumental
arrangement skills. Upon completion of this course the stu-
dent should: 1) demonstrate basic knowledge of (music_
compositional techniques; 2) demonstrate primary concepts
of vocal and instrumental ensemble arrangement; 3) demon-
strate an ability to use notational software and Midi station

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Mathematical and majors in mathematical and computer sciences and also grad-
uate degree programs relevant to mathematical and computer
Computer Sciences sciences aspects of the CSM mission.

BERNARD BIALECKI, Professor In a broad sense, these programs stress the development
TRACY CAMP, Professor of practical applications techniques to enhance the overall
MAHADEVAN GANESH, Professor attractiveness of mathematical and computer sciences ma-
WILLY HEREMAN, Professor jors to a wide range of employers in industry. More
PAUL A. MARTIN, Professor specifically, we utilize a summer session program in Com-
DINESH MEHTA, Professor puter Science and the senior capstone experiences in
BARBARA M. MOSKAL, Professor Computational and Applied Mathematics, and Statistics to
WILLIAM C. NAVIDI, Professor engage high level undergraduate students in problems of
LUIS TENORIO, Associate Professor
practical applicability for potential employers. These
ZIZHONG (JEFFREY) CHEN, Assistant Professor
courses are designed to simulate an industrial job or re-
JON M. COLLIS, Assistant Professor
QI HAN, Assistant Professor search environment. The close collaboration with potential
AMANDA HERING, Assistant Professor employers or professors improves communication be-
IRENE POLYCARPOU, Assistant Professor tween our students and the private sector as well as with
JING-MEI QIU, Assistant Professor sponsors from other disciplines on campus.
ANDRZEJ SZYMCZAK, Assistant Professor Mathematical and Computer Sciences majors can use their
G. GUSTAVE GREIVEL, Senior Lecturer
free electives to take additional courses of special interest to
CYNDI RADER, Senior Lecturer
TERRY BRIDGMAN, Lecturer
them. This adds to the flexibility of the program and qualifies
HOLLY EKLUND, Lecturer students for a wide variety of careers.
KEITH HELLMAN, Lecturer Any program of this type requires emphasis in study areas
JENNIFER STRONG, Lecturer which utilize the special skills of the Department. These areas
SCOTT STRONG, Lecturer are:
ROMAN TANKELEVICH, Lecturer
WILLIAM R. ASTLE, Professor Emeritus Computational and Applied Mathematics: Classical scat-
NORMAN BLEISTEIN, Professor Emeritus tering theory, dynamical systems, nonlinear partial differ-
ARDEL J. BOES, Professor Emeritus ential equations, numerical analysis, symbolic computing,
AUSTIN R. BROWN, Professor Emeritus and mathematics education.
JOHN A. DESANTO, Professor Emeritus
Applied Computer Sciences: Artificial intelligence, neural
RAYMOND R. GUTZMAN, Professor Emeritus
FRANK G. HAGIN, Professor Emeritus networks, parallel processing, pattern recognition, computer
DONALD C.B. MARSH, Professor Emeritus vision, computer graphics, databases, and fuzzy set theory.
STEVEN PRUESS, Professor Emeritus Statistics: Stochastic modeling, Monte Carlo methods, bio-
ROBERT E. D. WOOLSEY, Professor Emeritus statistics, statistical methods in cosmology, and inverse
BARBARA B. BATH, Associate Professor Emerita problems.
RUTH MAURER, Associate Professor Emerita
ROBERT G. UNDERWOOD, Associate Professor Emeritus Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of
Science in Mathematical and Computer Sciences)
Program Description In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa-
The Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department
tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and
(MCS) offers an undergraduate degree in which the student
the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the Mathematical and Com-
may select a program in the mathematical and computer sci-
puter Sciences Program at CSM has established the follow-
ences. There are three tracks: (i) the Computational and Ap-
ing program educational objectives:
plied Mathematics (CAM) option, (ii) the Statistics option,
and (iii) the Computer Sciences option. Each track offers a Students will demonstrate technical expertise within
unique opportunity to study mathematical and computer sci- mathematics/computer science by:
ences in an engineering environment. All three tracks empha- Designing and implementing solutions to practical prob-
size technical competence, problem solving, teamwork, lems in science and engineering,
projects, relation to other disciplines, and verbal, written, and Using appropriate technology as a tool to solve prob-
graphical skills. lems in mathematics/computer science, and
The department provides the teaching skills and technical Creating efficient algorithms and well structured com-
expertise to develop mathematical and computer sciences puter programs.
capabilities for all Colorado School of Mines students. In
addition, MCS programs support targeted undergraduate

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 Students will demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowl- CSM101 - Freshman Success Seminar 0.5 0.5
edge within mathematics/computer science by: PAGN101 - Physical Education I 0.5 0.5
Total 16.0
Extending course material to solve original problems,
Applying knowledge of mathematics/computer science Freshman Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
to the solution of problems, DSCI - Distributed Sci. Elective 4.0*
MATH112 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. II 4.0 4.0
Identifying, formulating and solving mathematics/com-
EPIC151 - Design I 3.0 3.0
puter science problems, and PHGN100 - Physics I 3.0 3.0 4.5
Analyzing and interpreting statistical data. PAGN102 - Physical Education II 0.5 0.5
Total 16.0
Students will demonstrate an understanding and apprecia-
tion for the relationship of mathematics/computer science to Sophomore Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs
other fields by: MATH213 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. III 4.0 4.0
Applying mathematics/computer science to solve prob- CSCI261 - Programming Concepts 3.0 3.0
lems in other fields, PHGN200 - Physics II 3.0 3.0 4.5
EBGN201 - Principles of Economics 3.0 3.0**
Working in cooperative multi-disciplinary teams, and PAGN201 - Physical Education III 0.5 0.5
Choosing appropriate technology to solve problems in Total 15.0
other disciplines.
Sophomore Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate math- CSCI262 - Data Structures 3.0 3.0
ematics/computer science effectively by: MATH225 - Differential Equations 3.0 3.0
Giving oral presentations, MATH342 - Honors Linear Algebra 3.0 3.0
SYGN200 - Human Systems 3.0 3.0**
Completing written explanations, FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
Interacting effectively in cooperative teams, PAGN102 - Physical Education II 0.5 0.5
Total 15.5
Creating well documented programs, and
Understanding and interpreting written material in Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs
mathematics/computer science. MACS300 - Foundations of Adv. Math. 4.0 4.0

Curriculum Junior Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs

The calculus sequence emphasizes mathematics applied to MATH401 - Introduction to Analysis 3.0 3.0
problems students are likely to see in other fields. This sup- MATH334 - Introduction to Probability 3.0 3.0
ports the curricula in other programs where mathematics is CSCI/MATH407 - Intro. to Sci. Computing 3.0 3.0
important, and assists students who are underprepared in LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective I 3.0 3.0
mathematics. Priorities in the mathematics curriculum include: FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
applied problems in the mathematics courses and Total 18.0
ready utilization of mathematics in the science and
engineering courses. Junior Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
MATH458 - Abstract Algebra 3.0 3.0
This emphasis on the utilization of mathematics and com- MATH454 - Complex Analysis 3.0 3.0
puter sciences continues through the upper division courses. MATH - Mathematics Elective 3.0 3.0
Another aspect of the curriculum is the use of a spiraling LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective II 3.0 3.0
mode of learning in which concepts are revisited to deepen FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
the students’ understanding. The applications, team work, FREE - Free Elective 1.0 1.0
assessment, and communications emphasis directly address Total 16.0
ABET criteria and the CSM graduate profile. The curriculum
offers the following three study options: Senior Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs
MATH455 - Partial Differential Eq. 3.0 3.0
Degree Requirements (Mathematical and MATH433 - Mathematical Biology 3.0 3.0
Computer Sciences) MATH441 - Computer Graphics 3.0 3.0
Computational and Applied Mathematics Option LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective III 3.0 3.0
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
Freshman Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs
Total 15.0
CHGN121 - Principles of Chemistry I 3.0 3.0 4.0
MATH111 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. I 4.0 4.0
CSCI101 - Intro to Computer Science 3.0 3.0
LAIS100 - Nature & Human Values 4.0 4.0

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Senior Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs Junior Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs
MATH440 - Parallel Sci. Computing 3.0 3.0 MATH401 - Introduction to Analysis 3.0 3.0
MATH484 - Math. Modeling (Capstone) 3.0 3.0 MATH334 - Introduction to Probability 3.0 3.0
MATH - Mathematics Elective 3.0 3.0 CSCI/MATH407 - Intro. to Sci. Computing 3.0 3.0
MATH - Mathematics Elective 3.0 3.0 LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective I 3.0 3.0
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
Total 15.0 FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
Degree Total: 130.5 Total 18.0

* Students may choose from the remainder of the Distributed Sci- Junior Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
ence (SYGN101 (4 Cr. Hr.), BELS101 (4 Cr. Hr.), CHGN122 (4 MATH458 - Abstract Algebra 3.0 3.0
Cr. Hr.)) course list for this course. MATH335 - Intro to Math Statistics 3.0 3.0
** Students should take EBGN201 with one of these courses and MATH - Mathematics Elective 3.0 3.0
SYGN200 with the other. LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective II 3.0 3.0
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
Statistics Option FREE - Free Elective 1.0 3.0
Total 16.0
Freshman Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs
CHGN121 - Principles of Chemistry I 3.0 3.0 4.0 Senior Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs
MATH111 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. I 4.0 4.0 MATH424 - Intro to Applied Statistics 3.0 3.0
CSCI101 - Intro to Computer Science 3.0 3.0 MATH438 - Stochastic Models 3.0 3.0
LAIS100 - Nature & Human Values 4.0 4.0 MATH433 - Mathematical Biology 3.0 3.0
CSM101 - Freshman Success Seminar 0.5 0.5 LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective III 3.0 3.0
PAGN101 - Physical Education I 0.5 0.5 FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
Total 16.0 Total 15.0

Freshman Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs Senior Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
DSCI - Distributed Sci. Elective 4.0* MATH436 - Adv. Statistical Modeling 3.0 3.0
MATH112 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. II 4.0 4.0 MATH482 - Stat. Practicum (Capstone) 3.0 3.0
EPIC151 - Design I 3.0 3.0 MATH - Mathematics Elective 3.0 3.0
PHGN100 - Physics I 3.0 3.0 4.5 MATH - Mathematics Elective 3.0 3.0
PAGN102 - Physical Education II 0.5 0.5 FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0
Total 16.0 Total 15.0

Sophomore Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs Degree Total 130.5

MATH213 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. III 4.0 4.0
CSCI261 - Programming Concepts 3.0 3.0 * Students may choose from the remainder of the Distributed Sci-
PHGN200 - Physics II 3.0 3.0 4.5 ence (SYGN101 (4 Cr. Hr.), BELS101 (4 Cr. Hr.), CHGN122 (4
EBGN201 - Principles of Economics 3.0 3.0** Cr. Hr.)) course list for this course.
PAGN201 - Physical Education III 0.5 0.5 ** Students should take EBGN201 with one of these courses and
Total 15.0 SYGN200 with the other.

Sophomore Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs Computer Sciences Option

CSCI262 - Data Structures 3.0 3.0
MATH225 - Differential Equations 3.0 3.0 Freshman Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs
MATH342 - Honors Linear Algebra 3.0 3.0 CHGN121 - Principles of Chemistry I 3.0 3.0 4.0
SYGN200 - Human Systems 3.0 3.0** MATH111 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. I 4.0 4.0
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 CSCI101 - Intro to Computer Science 3.0 3.0
PAGN102 - Physical Education II 0.5 0.5 LAIS100 - Nature & Human Values 4.0 4.0
Total 15.5 CSM101 - Freshman Success Seminar 0.5 0.5
PAGN101 - Physical Education I 0.5 0.5
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs Total 16.0
MACS300 - Foundations of Adv. Math. 4.0 4.0
Freshman Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
DSCI - Distributed Sci. Elective 4.0*
MATH112 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. II 4.0 4.0
EPIC151 - Design I 3.0 3.0
PHGN100 - Physics I 3.0 3.0 4.5
PAGN102 - Physical Education II 0.5 0.5
Total 16.0

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Sophomore Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs Minor/ASI Mathematical and Computer Sciences
MATH213 - Calculus for Sci. & Eng. III 4.0 4.0 Mathematical Sciences
CSCI261 - Programming Concepts 3.0 3.0 For an Area of Special Interest (ASI) in Mathematical Sci-
PHGN200 - Physics II 3.0 3.0 4.5
ences, the student should take the following:
EBGN201 - Principles of Economics 3.0 3.0**
PAGN201 - Physical Education III 0.5 0.5 MATH332/342 Linear Algebra
Total 15.0 MATH/CSCI407 Intro. to Scientific Computing
MATH*** Math elective beyond the core sequence
Sophomore Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs MATH348 Advanced Engineering Math
CSCI262 - Data Structures 3.0 3.0 or
MATH225 - Differential Equations 3.0 3.0 MATH323 Probability & Statistics for Engineers
CSCI/MATH358 - Discrete Mathematics 3.0 3.0
CSCI341 - Computer Organization 3.0 3.0 For the Minor in Mathematical Sciences, the student
SYGN200 - Human Systems 3.0 3.0** should take two of the following 300-Level or 400-Level
PAGN102 - Physical Education II 0.5 0.5 Mathematics courses in addition to those listed for the ASI:
Total 15.5
MATH358 Discrete Mathematics
Junior Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs MATH401 Intro. To Analysis
CSCI306 - Software Engineering 3.0 3.0 MATH406 Algorithms
MATH323 - Prob. & Stat. for Engineers 3.0 3.0 MATH424 Intro. To Applied Statistics
MATH332 - Linear Algebra 3.0 3.0 MATH433 Mathematical Biology
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH436 Advanced Statistical Modeling
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH437 Multivariate Analysis
Total 15.0 MATH438 Stochastic Models
MATH440 Parallel Computing
Junior Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
MATH441 Computer Graphics
CSCI/MATH406 - Algorithms 3.0 3.0
MATH454 Complex Analysis
CSCI/MATH407 - Intro to Sci. Computing 3.0 3.0
CSCI - Computer Science Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH455 Partial Differential Equations
LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective I 3.0 3.0 MATH458 Abstract Algebra
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH498 Special Topics - Mathematics
FREE - Free Elective 1.0 1.0 MATH5** Graduate Mathematics elective
Total 16.0
For an Area of Special Interest (ASI) in Computational
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs and Applied Mathematics (CAM), the student should take the
CSCI370 - Field Course 6.0 following:
Senior Year - Fall lec. lab. sem.hrs MATH332/342 Linear Algebra
CSCI442 - Operating Systems 3.0 3.0 MATH/CSCI407 Intro. to Scientific Computing
CSCI - Computer Science Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH*** CAM elective from the list below
CSCI - Computer Science Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH348 Advanced Engineering Math
LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective II 3.0 3.0 or
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH*** CAM elective from the list below
Total 15.0
For the Minor in Computational and Applied Mathematics
Senior Year - Spring lec. lab. sem.hrs
CSCI400 - Princ. Of Programming Lang. 3.0 3.0
(CAM), the student should take two of the following courses
CSCI - Computer Science Elective 3.0 3.0 in addition to those listed for the ASI:
LAIS/EBGN - H&SS Cluster Elective III 3.0 3.0 MATH401 Intro. To Analysis
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH406 Algorithms
FREE - Free Elective 3.0 3.0 MATH433 Mathematical Biology
Total 15.0
MATH440 Parallel Computing
MATH441 Computer Graphics
Degree Total: 129.5
MATH455 Partial Differential Equations
* Students may choose from the remainder of the Distributed Sci- MATH454 Complex Analysis
ence (SYGN101 (4 Cr. Hr.), BELS101 (4 Cr. Hr.), CHGN122 (4 MATH498 Special Topics - CAM
Cr. Hr.)) course list for this course. MATH5** Graduate CAM elective
** Students should take EBGN201 with one of these courses and
SYGN200 with the other.

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 For an Area of Special Interest (ASI) in Statistics, the stu- try, Mathematical Analysis, and Calculus. Topics include
dent should take the following: basic algebra and equation solving, solutions of inequalities,
MATH332/342 Linear Algebra trigonometric functions and identities, functions of a single
MATH334 Intro. to Probability variable, continuity, and limits of functions. Does not apply
MATH335 Intro. To Mathematical Statistics toward undergraduate degree or g.p.a. Prerequisite: Consent
MATH323 Probability & Statistics for Engineers of Instructor. 2 hours lecture, 2 semester hours.
or CSCI101. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (I,
MATH*** Statistics elective from the list below II, S) An introductory course to the building blocks of Com-
puter Science. Topics include conventional computer hard-
For the Minor in Statistics, the student should take two of ware, data representation, the role of operating systems and
the following courses in addition to those listed for the ASI: networks in modern computing, algorithm design, large data-
MATH424 Intro. To Applied Statistics bases, SQL, and security. A popular procedural programming
MATH436 Advanced Statistical Modeling language will be learned by students and programming as-
MATH437 Multivariate Analysis signments will explore ideas in algorithm runtimes, computer
MATH438 Stochastic Modeling simulation, computational techniques in optimization prob-
MATH498 Special Topics - Statistics lems, client-server communications, encryption, and database
MATH*** Graduate Statistics elective queries. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MATH111. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND
Computer Science ENGINEERS I (I, II, S) First course in the calculus se-
For an Area of Special Interest in Computer Sciences, the quence, including elements of plane geometry. Functions,
student should take: limits, continuity, derivatives and their application. Definite
CSCI262 Data Structures and indefinite integrals; Prerequisite: precalculus. 4 hours
CSCI306 Software Engineering lecture; 4 semester hours. Approved for Colorado Guaranteed
CSCI341 Computer Organization –or- General Education transfer. Equivalency for GT-MA1.
CSCI/MATH358 Discrete Mathematics & Algebraic Structures MATH112. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND
CSCI/MATH406 Algorithms –or-
ENGINEERS II (I, II, S) Vectors, applications and tech-
CSCI/MATH407 Introduction to Scientific Computing
niques of integration, infinite series, and an introduction to
For the Minor in Computer Sciences, the student should
multivariate functions and surfaces. Prerequisite: Grade of C
take:
or better in MATH111. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours. Ap-
CSCI262 Data Structures proved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer.
CSCI306 Software Engineering
Equivalency for GT-MA1.
CSCI341 Computer Organization
CSCI/MATH406 Algorithms –or- MATH113. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGI-
CSCI/MATH407 Introduction to Scientific Computing NEERS II - SHORT FORM (I, II) This is a bridge course for
and two 400-level courses, which may not be languages entering freshmen and new transfer students to CSM who
transferred from another university. have either a score of 5 on the BC AP Calculus exam or who
have taken an appropriate Calculus II course at another insti-
Combined BS/MS in Mathematical and Computer
tution (determined by a departmental review of course mate-
Sciences
rials). Two, three and n-dimensional space, vectors, curves
The Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
and surfaces in 3-dimensional space, cylindrical and spheri-
offers a combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
program in both Computer Science and Applied Mathematics cal coordinates, and applications of these topics. Prerequi-
that enables students to complete a Bachelor of Science and a sites: Consent of Department. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester
Master of Science simultaneously. The student takes an addi- hour.
tional 30 credit hours of coursework at the graduate level, in MATH122. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND
addition to the undergraduate requirements, and completes ENGINEERS II HONORS (I) Same topics as those covered
both degrees at the same time. Interested students should in MATH112 but with additional material and problems. Pre-
contact the department for further information. requisite: Consent of Department. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester
Description of Courses hours.
MATH100. INTRODUCTORY TOPICS FOR CALCULUS MATH/CSCI198. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II, S) Pilot course
(S) An introduction and/or review of topics which are essen- or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests
tial to the background of an undergraduate student at CSM. of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered
This course serves as a preparatory course for the Calculus only once. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Variable
curriculum and includes material from Algebra, Trigonome- credit: 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under dif-
ferent titles.

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MATH/CSCI199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Indi- MATH225. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (I, II, S) Classi-
vidual research or special problem projects supervised by a cal techniques for first and higher order equations and sys-
faculty member; also, when a student and instructor agree on tems of equations. Laplace transforms. Phase plane and
a subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Inde- stability analysis of non-linear equations and systems. Appli-
pendent Study form must be completed and submitted to the cations to physics, mechanics, electrical engineering, and
Registrar. Variable Credit: 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for environmental sciences. May not also receive credit for
credit. MATH222. Prerequisite: MATH213, MATH223 or
Sophomore Year MATH224. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MATH213. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND MATH235. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS HONORS (II)
ENGINEERS III (I, II, S) Multivariable calculus, including Same topics as those covered in MATH315 but with addi-
partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus. tional material and problems. Prerequisite: Consent of De-
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH112 or partment. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MATH122. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours. Approved for CSCI260. FORTRAN PROGRAMMING (I, II) Computer
Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer. Equiva- programming in Fortran90/95 with applications to science
lency for GT-MA1. and engineering. Program design and structure, problem
MATH214. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTIST AND ENGI- analysis, debugging, program testing. Language skills: arith-
NEERS III - SHORT FORM (I, II) This is a bridge course for metic, input/output, branching and looping, functions, arrays,
entering freshmen and new transfer students to CSM who data types. Introduction to operating systems. Prerequisite:
have taken an appropriate Calculus III course at another in- none. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
stitution (determined by a departmental review of course ma- CSCI261. PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS (I, II, S) Com-
terials). Vector Calculus including line and surface integrals puter programming in a contemporary language such as C++
with applications to work and flux, Green's Theorem, Stokes' or Java, using software engineering techniques. Problem solv-
Theorem and the Divergence Theorem. Prerequisites: Con- ing, program design, documentation, debugging practices.
sent of Department. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. Language skills: input/output, control, repetition, functions,
MATH222. INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL files, classes and abstract data types, arrays, and pointers.
EQUATIONS FOR GEOLOGISTS & GEOLOGICAL EN- Introduction to operating systems and object-oriented pro-
GINEERS (II). An introduction to differential equations gramming. Application to problems in science and engineer-
with a special emphasis on problems in the earth related ing. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
fields. Topics include first and second order ordinary differ- CSCI262. DATA STRUCTURES (I, II, S) Defining and
ential equations, Laplace Transforms, and applications rele- using data structures such as linked lists, stacks, queues, bi-
vant to the earth related fields. Prerequisites: MATH213 or nary trees, binary heap, hash tables. Introduction to algorithm
MATH223 or MATH224. Student must also be a declared analysis, with emphasis on sorting and search routines. Lan-
major in Geology and Geological Engineering. 2 hours lec- guage skills: abstract data types, templates and inheritance.
ture; 2 semester hours. Prerequisite: CSCI261. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Note: Only one of MATH222 and MATH225 can be counted MATH/CSCI298. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II, S) Selected top-
toward graduation. Any student who completes MATH222 ics chosen from special interests of instructor and students.
and then changes majors out of Geology and Geological En- Prerequisite: Consent of Department Head. 1 to 3 semester
gineering will be expected to complete MATH225 to meet hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
graduation requirements. (In this case, MATH222 cannot be
counted toward graduation in any manner - even as a free MATH/CSCI299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Indi-
elective.) vidual research or special problem projects supervised by a
faculty member; also, when a student and instructor agree on
MATH223. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND a subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Inde-
ENGINEERS III HONORS (II) Same topics as those cov- pendent Study form must be completed and submitted to the
ered in MATH213 but with additional material and problems. Registrar. Variable Credit: 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH122. 4 hours lec- credit.
ture;
4 semester hours. MATH300. FOUNDATIONS OF ADVANCED MATHE-
MATICS (S) (WI) This course is an introduction to commu-
MATH224. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND nication in mathematics as well computational tools for
ENGINEERS III HONORS(AP) (I) Early introduction of mathematics. This writing intensive course provides a transi-
vectors, linear algebra, multivariable calculus. Vector fields, tion from the Calculus sequence to the upper-division mathe-
line and surface integrals. Prerequisite: Consent of Depart- matics curriculum at CSM. Topics include logic and
ment. recursion, techniques of mathematical proofs, reading and
4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours. writing proofs, mathematics software. Prerequisites:
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MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour CSCI341. COMPUTER ORGANIZATION (I, II) Covers the
seminar, 2 hours lab; 4 semester hours. basic concepts of computer architecture and organization.
Junior Year Topics include machine level instructions and operating
CSCI306. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (I, II) Introduction system calls used to write programs in assembly language.
to the software life cycle, including planning, design, imple- This course provides insight into the way computers operate
mentation and testing. Topics include top down program de- at the machine level. Prerequisite: CSCI261. 3 hours lecture;
sign, problem decomposition, iterative refinement, program 3 semester hours.
modularity and abstract data types. Course work emphasizes MATH342. HONORS LINEAR ALGEBRA (II) Same topics
good programming practices via models, metrics and docu- as those covered in MATH332 but with additional material
ments created and used throughout the software engineering and problems as well as a more rigorous presentation. Pre-
process. Prerequisite: CSCI262. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester requisite: MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224. 3 hours lec-
hours. ture; 3 semester hours.
MATH323. PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR MATH348. ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
ENGINEERS I (I, II, S) Elementary probability, propagation (I, II, S) Introduction to partial differential equations, with
of error, discrete and continuous probability models, interval applications to physical phenomena. Fourier series. Linear
estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression with algebra, with emphasis on sets of simultaneous equations.
emphasis on applications to science and engineering. Pre- This course cannot be used as a MATH elective by MCS ma-
requisite: MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224. 3 hours jors. Prerequisite: MATH225 or MATH235. 3 hours lecture;
lecture; 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours.
MATH332. LINEAR ALGEBRA (I, II) Systems of linear MATH/CSCI358. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS (I, II) This
equations, matrices, determinants and eigenvalues. Linear course is an introductory course in discrete mathematics and
operators. Abstract vector spaces. Applications selected from algebraic structures. Topics include: formal logic; proofs, re-
linear programming, physics, graph theory, and other fields. cursion, analysis of algorithms; sets and combinatorics; rela-
Prerequisite: MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224. 3 hours tions, functions, and matrices; Boolean algebra and computer
lecture; 3 semester hours. logic; trees, graphs, finite-state machines and regular lan-
MATH334. INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY (I) An guages. Prerequisite: MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224.
introduction to the theory of probability essential for prob- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
lems in science and engineering. Topics include axioms of CSCI370. FIELD COURSE (S) (WI) This is the Computer
probability, combinatorics, conditional probability and inde- Science option’s capstone course where the students apply
pendence, discrete and continuous probability density func- their course work knowledge to a challenging applied prob-
tions, expectation, jointly distributed random variables, lem in mathematics or computer science. In this course they
Central Limit Theorem, laws of large numbers. Prerequisite: analyze, modify and solve a significant applied problem. The
MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224. 3 hours lecture, students work in groups of three or four for a period of six
3 semester hours. forty-hour weeks. By the end of the field session they must
MATH335. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL STA- have a finished product with appropriate supporting docu-
TISTICS (II) An introduction to the theory of statistics essen- ments. At a minimum CS students should have completed
tial for problems in science and engineering. Topics include coursework through CSCI306. Prerequisite: Consent of In-
sampling distributions, methods of point estimation, methods structor. 6-week summer session; 6 semester hours.
of interval estimation, significance testing for population MATH/CSCI398. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II, S) Selected top-
means and variances and goodness of fit, linear regression, ics chosen from special interests of instructor and students.
analysis of variance. Prerequisite: MATH334. 3 hours lec- Prerequisite: Consent of Department Head. 1 to 3 semester
ture, 3 semester hours. hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
MATH/CSCI340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) MATH/CSCI399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Indi-
(WI) Supervised, full-time engineering-related employment vidual research or special problem projects supervised by a
for a continuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in faculty member given agreement on a subject matter, con-
which specific educational objectives are achieved. Prerequi- tent, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Independent Study form
site: Second semester sophomore status and a cumulative must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable
grade point average of at least 2.00. 0 to 3 semester hours. Credit: 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
Cooperative Education credit does not count toward gradua- Senior Year
tion except under special conditions. Repeatable. CSCI400. PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING
LANGUAGES (I, II) Study of the principles relating to de-

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sign, evaluation and implementation of programming lan- metic, conditioning and stability, solution techniques (Gauss-
guages of historical and technical interest, considered as indi- ian elimination, LU factorization, iterative methods) of linear
vidual entities and with respect to their relationships to other algebraic systems, curve and surface fitting by the method of
languages. Topics discussed for each language include: his- least-squares, zeros of nonlinear equations and systems by
tory, design, structural organization, data structures, name iterative methods, polynomial interpolation and cubic
structures, control structures, syntactic structures, and splines, numerical integration by adaptive quadrature and
implementation of issues. The primary languages discussed multivariate quadrature, numerical methods for initial value
are FORTRAN, PASCAL, LISP, ADA, C/C++, JAVA, PRO- problems in ordinary differential equations. Emphasis is on
LOG, PERL. problem solving using efficient numerical methods in scien-
Prerequisite: CSCI262 and CSCI306 or knowledge of JAVA. tific computing. Prerequisite: MATH225 or MATH235 and
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. knowledge of computer programming. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
MATH401 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYSIS (I) This mester hours.
course is a first course in real analysis that lays out the con- MATH/CSCI411. INTRODUCTION TO EXPERT
text and motivation of analysis in terms of the transition from SYSTEMS (II) General investigation of the field of expert
power series to those less predictable series. The course is systems. The first part of the course is devoted to designing
taught from a historical perspective. It covers an introduction expert systems. The last half of the course is implementation
to the real numbers, sequences and series and their conver- of the design and construction of demonstration prototypes of
gence, real-valued functions and their continuity and differ- expert systems. Prerequisite: CSCI262, MATH/CSCI358.
entiability, sequences of functions and their pointwise and 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
uniform convergence, and Riemann-Stieltjes integration the- CSCI422. USER INTERFACES (I) User Interface Design is
ory. Prerequisite: MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224, and a course for programmers who want to learn how to create
MATH332 or MATH342. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. more effective software. This objective will be achieved by
CSCI403. DATA BASE MANAGEMENT (I) Design and studying principles and patterns of interaction design, cri-
evaluation of information storage and retrieval systems, in- tiquing existing software using criteria presented in the text-
cluding defining and building a data base and producing the book, and researching and analyzing the capabilities of
necessary queries for access to the stored information. Gen- various software development tools. Students will also learn
eralized data base management systems, query languages, a variety of techniques to guide the software design process,
and data storage facilities. General organization of files in- including Goal-Directed Design, Cognitive Walkthrough,
cluding lists, inverted lists and trees. System security and Talk-aloud and others. Prerequisite: CSCI262. 3 hours lec-
system recovery, and system definition. Interfacing host lan- ture; 3 semester hours.
guage to data base systems. Prerequisite: CSCI262. 3 hours MATH424. INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED STATISTICS
lecture; 3 semester hours. (I) Linear regression, analysis of variance, and design of ex-
CSCI404. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (I) General inves- periments, focusing on the construction of models and evalu-
tigation of the Artificial Intelligence field. During the first ation of their fit. Techniques covered will include stepwise
part of the course a working knowledge of the LISP pro- and best subsets regression, variable transformations, and
gramming language is developed. Several methods used in residual analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the analysis of
artificial intelligence such as search strategies, knowledge data with statistical software. Prerequisites: MATH323 or
representation, logic and probabilistic reasoning are devel- MATH335. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
oped and applied to problems. Learning is discussed and MATH433/BELS433. MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY (I)
selected applications presented. Prerequisite: CSCI262, This course will discuss methods for building and solving
MATH358. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. both continuous and discrete mathematical models. These
MATH/CSCI406. ALGORITHMS (I, II) Divide-and-con- methods will be applied to population dynamics, epidemic
quer: splitting problems into subproblems of a finite number. spread, pharmcokinetics and modeling of physiologic systems.
Greedy: considering each problem piece one at a time for op- Modern Control Theory will be introduced and used to model
timality. Dynamic programming: considering a sequence of living systems. Some concepts related to self-organizing
decisions in problem solution. Searches and traversals: deter- systems will be introduced. Prerequisite: MATH225 or
mination of the vertex in the given data set that satisfies a MATH235. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
given property. Techniques of backtracking, branch-and- MATH436. ADVANCED STATISTICAL MODELING (II)
bound techniques, techniques in lower bound theory. Prereq- Modern methods for constructing and evaluating statistical
uisite: CSCI262, MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224, models. Topics include generalized linear models, general-
MATH/CSCI358. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ized additive models, hierarchical Bayes methods, and re-
MATH/CSCI407. INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC sampling methods. Prerequisites: MATH335 and MATH424.
COMPUTING (I, II) Round-off error in floating point arith- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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MATH437. MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS (II) Introduction interfaces, threading, exception handling, JDBC, and network-
to applied multivariate techniques for data analysis. Topics ing as implemented in Java will be discussed. The basics of
include principal components, cluster analysis, MANOVA the Java Virtual Machine will be presented. Prerequisites:
and other methods based on the multivariate Gaussian distri- CSCI261, CSCI262. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours
bution, discriminant analysis, classification with nearest CSCI445. WEB PROGRAMMING (II) Web Programming
neighbors.Prerequisites: MATH335 or MATH323. 3 hours is a course for programmers who want to develop Web-based
lecture; 3 semester hours. applications. It covers basic web site design extended by
MATH438. STOCHASTIC MODELS (II) An introduction client-side and server-side programming. Students should
to stochastic models applicable to problems in engineering, know the elements of HTML and Web architecture and be
physical science, economics, and operations research. Markov able to program in a high level language such as C++ or
chains in discrete and continuous time, Poisson processes, Java. The course builds on this knowledge by presenting
and topics in queuing, reliability, and renewal theory. Pre- topics such as Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, PERL and
requisite: MATH334. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. database connectivity that will allow the students to develop
CSCI440. PARALLEL COMPUTING FOR SCIENTISTS dynamic Web applications. Prerequisites: Fluency in a high
AND ENGINEERS (II) This course is designed to introduce level computer language/consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
the field of parallel computing to all scientists and engineers. ture, 3 semester hours.
The students will be taught how to solve scientific problems. CSCI446. WEB APPLICATIONS (I) Web Applications is a
They will be introduced to various software and hardware course for programmers who want to learn how to create ef-
issues related to high performance computing. Prerequisite: fective, dynamic web pages. At the completion of this
Programming experience in C++, consent of instructor. course, students should know Hypertext Markup Language
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript and
MATH440. PARALLEL SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (I). JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Ajax, Ruby and Flash.
This course is designed to facilitate students' learning of par- Additionally students should have considered a variety of is-
allel programming techniques to efficiently simulate various sues related to web site design, including but not limited to
complex processes modeled by mathematical equations usin web security, web server performance and content manage-
multiple and multi-core processors. Emphasis will be placed ment. Prerequisites: CSCI262. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester
on implementation of various scientific computing algo- hours.
rithms in FORTRAN 90 and its variants using MPI and MATH454. COMPLEX ANALYSIS (II) The complex plane.
OpenMP. Prerequisite: CSCI/MATH407. 3 hours lecture; Analytic functions, harmonic functions. Mapping by elemen-
3 semester hours. tary functions. Complex integration, power series, calculus of
MATH/CSCI441. COMPUTER GRAPHICS (I) Data struc- residues. Conformal mapping. Prerequisite: MATH225 or
tures suitable for the representation of structures, maps, MATH235. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
three-dimensional plots. Algorithms required for windowing, MATH455. PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (I)
color plots, hidden surface and line, perspective drawings. Linear partial differential equations, with emphasis on the
Survey of graphics software and hardware systems. Prerequi- classical second-order equations: wave equation, heat equa-
site: CSCI262. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. tion, Laplace's equation. Separation of variables, Fourier
CSCI442. OPERATING SYSTEMS (I, II) Covers the basic methods, Sturm-Liouville problems. Prerequisite: MATH225
concepts and functionality of batch, timesharing and single- or MATH235. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
user operating system components, file systems, processes, MATH458. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (II) This course is an
protection and scheduling. Representative operating systems introduction to the concepts of contemporary abstract algebra
are studied in detail. Actual operating system components are and applications of those concepts in areas such as physics
programmed on a representative processor. This course pro- and chemistry. Topics include groups, subgroups, isomor-
vides insight into the internal structure of operating systems; phisms and homomorphisms, rings integral domains and
emphasis is on concepts and techniques which are valid for fields. Prerequisites: MATH213 and MATH223 or
all computers. Prerequisite: CSCI262, CSCI341. 3 hours lec- MATH224, and MATH300 or consent of the instructor. 3
ture; 3 semester hours. hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CSCI443. ADVANCED PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS CSCI471. COMPUTER NETWORKS I (I) This introduc-
USING JAVA. (I, II) This course will quickly review pro- tion to computer networks covers the fundamentals of com-
gramming constructs using the syntax and semantics of the puter communications, using TCP/IP standardized protocols
Java programming language. It will compare the constructs as the main case study. The application layer and transport
of Java with other languages and discuss program design and layer of communication protocols will be covered in depth.
implementation. Object oriented programming concepts will Detailed topics include application layer protocols (HTTP,
be reviewed and applications, applets, servlets, graphical user FTP, SMTP, and DNS), reliable data transfer, connection

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management, and congestion control. In addition, students and computational contexts. The emphasis is on how to for-
will build a computer network from scratch and program mulate, analyze and use nonlinear modeling to solve typical
client/server network applications. Prerequisite: CSCI442 or modern problems. Prerequisites: MACS407, MACS433 and
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. MACS455. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MATH/CSCI474. INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOGRA- MATH/CSCI491. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (I)
PHY This course is primarily oriented towards the mathe- (WI) Individual investigation under the direction of a depart-
matical aspects of cryptography, but is also closely related to ment faculty member. Written report required for credit. Pre-
practical and theoretical issues of computer security. The requisite: Consent of Department Head. Variable - 1 to 3
course provides mathematical background required for cryp- semester hours. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 12
tography including relevant aspects of number theory and hours.
mathematical statistics. The following aspects of cryptogra- MATH/CSCI492. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (II)
phy will be covered: symmetric and asymmetric encryption, (WI) Individual investigation under the direction of a depart-
computational number theory, quantum encryption, RSA and ment faculty member. Written report required for credit. Pre-
discrete log systems, SHA, steganography, chaotic and requisite: Consent of Department Head. Variable - 1 to 3
pseudo-random sequences, message authentication, digital semester hours. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 12
signatures, key distribution and key management, and block hours.
ciphers. Many practical approaches and most commonly used
techniques will be considered and illustrated with real-life MATH/CSCI497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
examples. Prerequisites: CSCI262, MATH334/335, MATH/CSCI498. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II, S) Selected top-
MATH358. 3 credit hours. ics chosen from special interests of instructor and students.
CSCI475. INFORMATION SECURITY AND PRIVACY (I) Prerequisite: Consent of Department Head. Variable - 1 to 3
Information Security and Privacy provides a hands-on intro- semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
duction to the principles and best practices in information MATH/CSCI499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Indi-
and computer security. Lecture topics will include basic vidual research or special problem projects supervised by a
components of information security including threat assess- faculty member; also, given agreement on a subject matter,
ment and mitigation, policy development, and the legal and content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Independent Study
political dimensions of information security. Prerequisite: form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Vari-
CSCI 442 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- able Credit: 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
ter hours.
MATH482 STATISTICS PRACTICUM (II) This is the cap-
stone course in the Statistics Option. Students will apply sta-
tistical principles to data analysis through advanced work,
leading to a written report and an oral presentation. Choice
of project is arranged between the student and the individual
faculty member who will serve as advisor. Prerequisites:
MATH335 and MATH424. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
hours.
MATH484. MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL
MODELING (CAPSTONE) (II) This is the capstone course
in the Computational and Applied Mathematics option. Stu-
dents will apply computational and applied mathematics
modeling techniques to solve complex problems in biologi-
cal, engineering and physical systems. Mathematical meth-
ods and algorithms will be studied within both theoretical

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Metallurgical and ment of mechanical, chemical and physical properties of ma-
terials related to their processing and structure; and the selec-
Materials Engineering tion of materials for specific applications.

MICHAEL J. KAUFMAN, Professor and Interim Department Head The metallurgical and materials engineering discipline is
CORBY G. ANDERSON, Harrison Western Professor founded on fundamentals in chemistry, mathematics and
STEPHEN LIU, Professor physics which contribute to building the knowledge base and
GERARD P. MARTINS, Professor developing the skills for the processing of materials so as to
DAVID K. MATLOCK, Charles S. Fogarty Professor achieve specifications requested for a particular industrial or
BRAJENDRA MISHRA, Professor advanced product. The engineering principles in this disci-
JOHN J. MOORE, Trustees Professor pline include: crystal structure and structural analysis, ther-
DAVID L. OLSON, John H. Moore Distinguished Professor modynamics of materials, reaction kinetics, transport
IVAR E. REIMANIS, Professor
phenomena, phase equilibria, phase transformations, mi-
NIGEL M. SAMMES, Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor of
crostructural evolution and properties of materials.
Ceramic Engineering
JOHN G. SPEER, Professor The core-discipline fundamentals are applied to a broad
PATRICK R. TAYLOR, George S. Ansell Distinguished Professor of range of materials processes including extraction and refin-
Chemical Metallurgy ing of materials, alloy development, casting, mechanical
CHESTER J. VAN TYNE, FIERF Professor working, joining and forming, ceramic particle processing,
RYAN P. O’HAYRE, Associate Professor high temperature reactions and synthesis of engineered mate-
STEVEN W. THOMPSON, Associate Professor
rials. In each stage of processing, the effects of resultant mi-
REED A. AYERS, Assistant Professor
KIP O. FINDLEY, Assistant Professor
crostructures and morphologies on materials properties and
BRIAN P. GORMAN, Assistant Professor performance are emphasized.
JEFFREY C. KING, Assistant Professor Laboratories, located in Nathaniel Hill Hall, are among the
HONGJIN LIANG, Assistant Professor finest in the nation. The laboratories, in conjunction with
CORINNE E. PACKARD, Assistant Professor classroom instruction, provide for a well-integrated educa-
JOHN P. CHANDLER, Lecturer
tion of the undergraduates working towards their baccalaure-
JUDITH C. GOMEZ, Research Assistant Professor
ate degrees. These facilities are well equipped and dedicated
GEORGE S. ANSELL, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus
W. REX BULL, Professor Emeritus to: particulate and chemical/extraction, metallurgical and ma-
GERALD L. DePOORTER, Associate Professor Emeritus terials processing, foundry science, corrosion and hydro-
GLEN R. EDWARDS, University Professor Emeritus /electro-metallurgical studies, physical and mechanical
ROBERT H. FROST, Associate Professor Emeritus metallurgy, welding and joining, forming, processing and
JOHN P. HAGER, University Professor Emeritus testing of ceramic materials. Mechanical testing facilities in-
GEORGE KRAUSS, University Professor Emeritus clude computerized machines for tension, compression, tor-
DENNIS W. READEY, Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor sion, toughness, fatigue and thermo-mechanical testing.
Emeritus There are also other highly specialized research laboratories
Program Description dedicated to: vapor deposition, and plasma and high-temper-
Metallurgical and materials engineering plays a role in all ature reaction systems. Support analytical laboratories for
manufacturing processes which convert raw materials into surface analysis, emission spectrometry, X-ray analysis, opti-
useful products adapted to human needs. The primary goal of cal microscopy and image analysis, electron microscopy, in-
the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering program is to cluding both scanning and transmission electron microscopy,
provide undergraduates with a fundamental knowledge-base and micro-thermal-analysis/mass spectrometry. Metallurgical
associated with materials-processing, their properties, and and materials engineering involves all of the processes which
their selection and application. Upon graduation, students transform precursor materials into final engineered products
will have acquired and developed the necessary background adapted to human needs. The objective of the Metallurgical
and skills for successful careers in materials-related indus- and materials engineering program is to impart a fundamen-
tries. Furthermore, the benefits of continued education to- tal knowledge of materials processing, properties, selection
ward graduate degrees and other avenues, and the pursuit of and application in order to provide graduates with the back-
knowledge in other disciplines should be well inculcated. ground and skills needed for successful careers in materials-
related industries, for continued education toward graduate
The emphasis in the Department is on materials processing degrees and for the pursuit of knowledge in other disciplines.
operations which encompass: the conversion of mineral and
chemical resources into metallic, ceramic or polymeric mate- The program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in
rials; the synthesis of new materials; refining and processing metallurgical and materials engineering is accredited by the
to produce high performance materials for applications from Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Mar-
consumer products to aerospace and electronics; the develop- ket Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - tele-
phone (410) 347-7700.
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Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) 4. Phase Equilibria: phase rule; binary and ternary systems;
Program Educational Objectives microstructural evolution; defects in crystals; surface
The Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) pro- phenomena; phase transformations: eutectic, eutectoid,
gram emphasizes the structure, properties, processing and martensitic, nucleation and growth, recovery; microstruc-
performance of materials and, as such, is designed and im- tural evolution; strengthening mechanisms; quantitative
plemented to support five primary educational objectives in stereology; heat treatment.
order to develop graduates who: 5. Properties of Materials: mechanical properties; chemical
The MME program is designed and implemented so as to properties (oxidation and corrosion); electrical, magnetic
develop graduates who: and optical properties: failure analysis.
1. Have a broad knowledge base of materials engineering B. MME Applications: The course content in the Metal-
fundamentals. lurgical and Materials Engineering program emphasizes the
following applications:
2. Can apply fundamental materials concepts to solve
problems. 1. Materials Processing: particulate processing; thermo- and
electro-chemical materials processing; hydrometallurgical
3. Have written and oral communication skills as well as
processing; synthesis of materials; deformation process-
teamwork skills to be successful in their careers.
ing; solidification and casting; welding and joining.
4. Understand the importance for self-acquisition of
2. Design and Application of Materials: materials selection;
knowledge and continuing education.
ferrous and nonferrous metals; ceramics; polymers;; com-
5. Can employ their breadth of knowledge so that they posites; electronic materials.
are able to provide a range of solutions to a wide range
3. Statistical Process Control and Design of Experiments:
of materials-engineering problems, and ultimately an
statistical process control; process capability analysis;
optimal choice.
design of experiments.
The five MME program educational objectives were deter-
C. MME Focus Areas: There are four focus areas within
mined by using inputs from program constituencies (faculty,
the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering curriculum.
students, visiting committee, industry recruiters and alumni).
Students have the option to select one of these focus areas to
These objectives are consistent with those of the Colorado
earn recognition with a designation of "area of special inter-
School of Mines (CSM). CSM is an engineering and applied
est" (ASI) on their transcript. To earn an ASI the student
science institution, dedicated to the education and training of
must take a specific set of courses within MME. The specif-
students who will be stewards of the earth's resources.
ic courses for each focus area are listed below. As with any
Curriculum ASI at CSM only one of the ASI designated courses can be
The Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) cur- specifically required for the BS degree. The focus areas in
riculum is organized to educate students in the fundamentals MME are:
of materials (MME Basics) and their applications (MME Ap- 1. Physical and Manufacturing Metallurgy
plications) with an option of earning an "area of special inter-
est" (ASI) in one of four focus areas (MME Focus Areas). 2. Ceramic, Ionic & Electronic Materials
A. MME Basics: The basic curriculum in the Metallurgical 3. Physicochemical Processing of Materials
and Materials Engineering program will provide a back- 4. Biomaterials
ground in the following topic areas: The present areas of special interest offered by the depart-
1. Crystal Structures and Structural Analysis: crystal sys- ment as well as the course(s) required for the ASI are as fol-
tems; symmetry elements and Miller indices; atomic lows:
bonding; metallic, ceramic and polymeric structures; x-ray ASI in Physical and Manufacturing Metallurgy requires:
and electron diffraction; stereographic projection and
crystal orientation; long range order; defects in materials. MTGN442 Engineering Alloys (required for ASI)
and three out of the following four courses:
2. Thermodynamics of Materials: heat and mass balances; MTGN300/1 Foundry Metallurgy and Foundry Metallurgy
thermodynamic laws; chemical potential and chemical Laboratory
equilibrium; solution thermodynamics & solution models; MTGN456/8 Electron Microscopy and Electron Mi-
partial molar and excess quantities; solid state thermo croscopy Laboratory
dynamics; thermodynamics of surfaces; electrochemistry. MTGN464 Forging and Forming
3. Transport Phenomena and Kinetics: Heat, mass and MTGN475/7 Metallurgy of Welding and Metallurgy of
momentum transport; transport properties of fluids; Welding Laboratory
diffusion mechanisms; reaction kinetics; nucleation
and growth kinetics.
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ASI in Ceramic, Electronic, and Ionic Materials requires: SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
MTGN412 Ceramic Engineering (required for ASI)
Total 18.5
MTGN415 Electronic Properties and Applications of Ma-
terials (required for ASI) Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
MTGN272 Particulate Materials Processing 3
and two out of the following courses
Total 3
MTGN469 Fuel Cell Science and Technology
MTGN498 Solid State Ionics Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
MTGN311 Structure of Materials 3 3 4
MTGN465/565 Mechanical Properties of Ceramics and
MTGN381 Phase Equilibria 2 2
Composites
MTGN351 Metallurgical & Materials
MTGN598 Thin Film Mechanical Properties Thermodynamics 4 4
or other suitable electives as approved by the Colorado EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3
Center for Advanced Ceramics (CCAC) faculty LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
Total 16
ASI in Physicochemical Processing of Materials requires:
Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
MTGN334 Chemical Processing of Materials (required for
MTGN334 Chemical Processing of Materials 3 3
ASI) MTGN348 Microstructural Develop of Materials3 3 4
and three out of the following five courses. MTGN352 Metallurgical & Materials Kinetics 3 3
MTGN430 Physical Chemistry of Iron and Steelmaking LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3
MTGN431 Hydro- and Electro-Metallurgy Free Elective 3 3
MTGN432 Pyrometallurgy Total 16
MTGN532 Particulate Materials Processing I (can be Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
taken as a senior) MTGN445 Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3 3 4
MTGN533 Particulate Materials Processing II (can be MTGN461 Trans. Phen. & Reactor Design
taken as a senior) for Met. & Mat. Engs. 2 3 3
or other suitable electives as approved by the Kroll Insti- MTGN450 Stat Process Control & Design
tute for Extractive Metallurgy (KIEM) faculty. of Experiments 3 3
MTGN—MTGN Elective 3 3
ASI in Biomaterials requires:
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3
MTGN470 Introduction to Biocompatibility (required for
Free Elective 3 3
ASI) Total 19
MTGN498 Surfaces and Colloids (required for ASI)
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
MTGN463 Polymer Engineering (required for ASI)
MTGN466 Design, Selection & Use of Mats 1 6 3
and one out of the following two courses: MTGN415 Electronic Properties &
MTGN451 Corrosion Engineering Applications of Materials
MTGN412 Ceramic Engineering or
E. MME Curriculum Requirements: The Metallurgical MTGN442 Engineering Alloys 3 3
and Materials Engineering course sequence is designed to MTGN—MTGN Elective 3 3
MTGN—MTGN Elective 3 3
fulfill the program goals and to satisfy the curriculum
DCGN381 Electric Circuits, Electronics & Power3 3
requirements. The time sequence of courses organized by
Free Elective 3 3
degree program, year and semester, is listed below. Total 18
Degree Requirements (Metallurgical and Degree Total 138.5
Materials Engineering)
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Minor in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
DCGN209 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3 General Requirements: A minor program in metallurgical
MATH213 Calculus for Scientists & Engnr’s III 4 4 and materials engineering consists of a minimum of 18 credit
PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5 hours of a logical sequence of courses. Only three of these
SYGN202 Engineered Materials Systems 3 3 hours may be taken in the student's degree-granting depart-
PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5 ment and no more than three of these hours may be at the
Total 15 100- or 200- level. Students majoring in metallurgical and
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. material engineering are not eligible to earn a minor in the
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3 department.
PHGN300 Modern Physics 3 3
A minor program declaration (available in the Registrar's
DCGN241 Statics 3 3
Office) must be submitted for approval prior to the student's
EPIC251 Design II 2 3 3
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3 completion of half of the hours proposed to constitute the
program. Approvals are required from the department head

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of metallurgical and materials engineering, the student's advi- Additional details on the Master of Engineering can be
sor, and the department head or division director in the de- found in the Graduate Degree and Requirements section of
partment or division in which the student is enrolled. the Graduate Bulletin. The case study is started during the
Recommended Courses: The following courses are recom- student’s senior design-project and completed during the
mended for students seeking to earn a minor in metallurgical year of graduate study. A student admitted to the program is
and materials engineering: expected to select a graduate advisor, in advance of the
graduate-studies final year, and prior to the start of their
SYGN202 Engineered Materials Systems 3 sem hrs
senior year. The case-study topic is then identified and
MTGN311 Structure of Materials 4 sem hrs selected in consultation with the graduate advisor. A formal
MTGN348 Microstructural Develop. of Materials 4 sem hrs application, during the senior year, for admission to the
MTGN445 Mechanical Behavior of Materials 4 sem hrs graduate program in Metallurgical and Materials Engineer-
ing must be submitted to the Graduate School. Students who
plus an additional 3-hour course at the 300- or 400- level in
metallurgical and materials engineering. have maintained all the standards of the program require-
ments leading up to this step, can expect to be admitted.
Other sequences are permissible to suit the special inter-
#Additional “Emphasis” areas are being developed in con-
ests of individual students. These other sequences need to be
discussed and approved by the department head in metallur- junction with other Departments on Campus.
gical and materials engineering. Explosive Processing of Materials Minor
Five Year Combined Metallurgical and Materials Program Advisor: Dr. Stephen Liu
Engineering Baccalaureate and Master of There are very few academic explosive engineering-relat-
ed programs in the United States of America and around the
Engineering in Metallurgical and Materials
world. In fact, Colorado School of Mines is the only educa-
Engineering, with an Electronic-Materials tional institution that offers an explosive processing of mate-
Emphasis.# rials minor program in the U.S.A. Built to the tradition of
The Departments of Metallurgical and Materials combining academic education with hands-on experience of
Engineering and Physics collaborate to offer a five-year pro- CSM, this minor program will prepare the students for new
gram designed to meet the needs of the electronics and simi- and developing applications in materials joining, forming
lar high-tech industries. Students who satisfy the requirements and synthesis that involve the use of explosives.
of the program obtain an undergraduate degree in either
Engineering Physics or in Metallurgical and Materials Under proper development of courses and background in
Engineering in four years and a Master of Engineering degree explosives, students enrolled in this program will apply
in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the end of the these energetic materials to the processing of traditional and
fifth year. The program is designed to provide for a strong advanced materials. The program focuses on the microstruc-
background in science fundamentals, as well as specialized tural and property development in materials as a function of
training in the materials-science and processing needs of deformation rate. Selection of suitable explosives and proper
these industries. Thus, the educational objective of the pro- parameters, selection of specific materials for explosive pro-
gram is to provide students with the specific educational cessing and application, and optimization of post-processing
requirements to begin a career in microelectronics and, at properties are the three major attributes acquired at the com-
the same time, a broad and flexible background necessary pletion of this minor program. With the help of the program
to remain competitive in this exciting and rapidly changing advisor, the students will design and select the proper course
industry. The undergraduate electives which satisfy the sequence and complete a hands-on research project under
requirements of the program and an overall curriculum the supervision of a faculty advisor.
are outlined in an informational package “Enhanced Description of Courses
Program for Preparation for Microelectronics,” available
Freshman Year
from either the Physics or Metallurgical and Materials
MTGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN METALLURGICAL
Engineering Departments. A Program Mentor in each
AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING (I, II, S) Pilot course
Department can also provide counseling on the program.
or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests
Application for admission to this program should be made of instructor(s) and student(s). The course topic is generally
during the first semester of the sophomore year (in special offered only once. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 to 3
cases, later entry may be approved, upon review, by one of semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
the program mentors). Undergraduate students admitted to
MTGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Independent
the program must maintain a 3.0 grade-point average or
work leading to a comprehensive report. This work may take
better. The graduate segment of the program requires a case
the form of conferences, library, and laboratory work. Choice
study report, submitted to the student’s graduate advisor.
of problem is arranged between student and a specific depart-

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ment faculty-member. Prerequisite: Selection of topic with tion techniques. Applications to include compound identifi-
consent of faculty supervisor; “Independent Study Form” cation, lattice parameter measurement, orientation of single
must be completed and submitted to Registrar. 1 to 3 semes- crystals, and crystal structure determination. Laboratory ex-
ter hours. Repeatable for credit. periments to supplement the lectures. Prerequisites:
Sophomore Year PHGN200/210 and SYGN202. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4
MTGN272/CHEN272. PARTICULATE MATERIALS semester hours.
PROCESSING (S) Summer session. Characterization and MTGN334/CHEN334. CHEMICAL PROCESSING OF
production of particles. Physical and interfacial phenomena MATERIALS (II) Development and application of funda-
associated with particulate processes. Applications to metal mental principles related to the processing of metals and ma-
and ceramic powder processing. Laboratory projects and terials by thermochemical and aqueous and fused salt
plant visits. Prerequisites: DCGN209 and PHGN200. electrochemical/chemical routes. The course material is pre-
3 weeks; 3 semester hours. sented within the framework of a formalism that examines
MTGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN METALLURGICAL the physical chemistry, thermodynamics, reaction mecha-
AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING (I, II, S) Pilot course nisms and kinetics inherent to a wide selection of chemical-
or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests processing systems. This general formalism provides for a
of instructor(s) and student(s). The course topic is generally transferable knowledge-base to other systems not specifically
offered only once. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 to 3 covered in the course. Prerequisite: MTGN272, MTGN351
semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. and EPIC251. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

MTGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Independent MTGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) Super-
work leading to a comprehensive report. This work may take vised, full-time, engineering-related employment for a con-
the form of conferences, library, and laboratory work. Choice tinuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific
of problem is arranged between student and a specific depart- educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second-
ment faculty-member. Prerequisite: Selection of topic with semester sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point av-
consent of faculty supervisor; “Independent Study Form” erage of at least 2.00. 1 to 3 semester hours. Cooperative
must be completed and submitted to Registrar. 1 to 3 semes- education credit does not count toward graduation except
ter hours. Repeatable for credit. under special conditions. Repeatable.

Junior Year MTGN348/CHEN348. MICROSTRUCTURAL DEVELOP-

MTGN300. FOUNDRY METALLURGY (II) Design and MENT (II) (WI) An introduction to the relationships between
metallurgical aspects of casting, patterns, molding materials microstructure and properties of materials, with emphasis on
and processes, solidification processes, risers and gating con- metallic and ceramic systems; Fundamentals of imperfec-
cepts, casting defects and inspection, melting practice, cast tions in crystalline materials on material behavior; recrystal-
alloy selection. Prerequisite: PHGN200/210. Co-requisite: lization and grain growth; strengthening mechanisms: grain
MTGN302 or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semes- refinement, solid solution strengthening, precipitation
ter hours. strengthening, and microstructural strengthening; and phase
transformations. Prerequisite: MTGN311 and MTGN351. 3
MTGN301. MATERIALS ENGINEERING DESIGN AND hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
MAINTENANCE (I) Introduction of the necessary metal-
lurgical concepts for effective mine maintenance. Topics to MTGN351. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS
include steel selection, heat treatment, mechanical proper- THERMODYNAMICS (I) Applications of thermodynamics
ties, casting design and alloys, casting defects, welding in extractive and physical metallurgy and materials science.
materials and processes selection, weld defects, weld design, Thermodynamics of solutions including solution models, cal-
forms of corrosion protection, stainless steel, mechanical culation of activities from phase diagrams, and measure-
forming, aluminum and copper alloy systems, and metal ments of thermodynamic properties of alloys and slags.
failure identification. This course is designed for students Reaction equilibria with examples in alloy systems and slags.
from outside the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Phase stability analysis. Thermodynamic principles of phase
Department. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 hours diagrams in material systems, defect equilibrium and inter-
lecture; 3 semester hours. actions. Prerequisite: DCGN209. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester
hours.
MTGN302. FOUNDRY METALLURGY LABORATORY
(II) Experiments in the foundry designed to supplement the MTGN352. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS
lectures of MTGN300. Co-requisite: MTGN300. 3 hours lab; KINETICS (II) Introduction to reaction kinetics: chemical
1 semester hour. kinetics, atomic and molecular diffusion, surface thermo-
dynamics and kinetics of interfaces and nucleation-and-growth.
MTGN311/CHEN311. STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (I) Applications to materials processing and performance aspects
(WI) Principles of crystallography and crystal chemistry. associated with gas/solid reactions, precipitation and dissolu-
Characterization of crystalline materials using X-ray diffrac-
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tion behavior, oxidation and corrosion, purification of semi- MTGN412/MLGN512. CERAMIC ENGINEERING (I)
conductors, carburizing of steel, formation of p-n junctions Application of engineering principles to nonmetallic and
and other important materials systems. Prerequisite: MTGN351. ceramic materials. Processing of raw materials and produc-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. tion of ceramic bodies, glazes, glasses, enamels, and cements.
MTGN381. INTRODUCTION TO PHASE EQUILIBRIA Firing processes and reactions in glass bonded as well as me-
IN MATERIALS SYSTEMS (I) Review of the concepts of chanically bonded systems. Prerequisite: MTGN348. 3 hours
chemical equilibrium and derivation of the Gibbs phase rule. lecture; 3 semester hours.
Application of the Gibbs phase rule to interpreting one, two MTGN414/MLGN544. PROCESSING OF CERAMICS (II)
and three component phase equilibrium diagrams. Applica- Principles of ceramic processing and the relationship be-
tion to alloy and ceramic materials systems. Emphasis on the tween processing and microstructure. Raw materials and
evolution of phases and their amounts and the resulting mi- raw materials preparation, forming and fabrication, thermal
crostructural development. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: processing, and finishing of ceramic materials will be cov-
MTGN351. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. ered. Principles will be illustrated by case studies on specific
MTGN390/EGGN390. MATERIALS AND ceramic materials. A project to design a ceramic fabrication
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES (I) Engineering materi- process is required. Field trips to local ceramic manufactur-
als and the manufacturing processes used in their conversion ing operations. Prerequisite: MTGN311 or consent of the in-
into a product or structure as critical considerations in design. structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Properties, characteristics, typical selection criteria, and ap- MTGN415/MLGN515. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES AND
plications are reviewed for ferrous and nonferrous metals, APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS (II) Survey of the elec-
plastics and composites. Characteristics, features, and eco- trical properties of materials, and the applications of materi-
nomics of basic shaping operations are addressed with regard als as electrical circuit components. The effects of chemistry,
to their limitations and applications and the types of process- processing and microstructure on the electrical properties.
ing equipment available. Related technology such as meas- Functions, performance requirements and testing methods of
urement and inspection procedures, numerical control materials for each type of circuit component. General topics
systems and automated operations are introduced concomi- covered are conductors, resistors, insulators, capacitors,
tantly. Prerequisite: EGGN320 and SYGN202 or consent of energy converters, magnetic materials and integrated
instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. circuits. Prerequisites: PHGN200, MTGN311 or MLGN501,
MTGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN METALLURGICAL or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING (I, II, S) Pilot course MTGN416/MLGN516. PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS (II)
or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests Survey of the properties of ceramic materials and how these
of instructor(s) and student(s). The course topic is generally properties are determined by the chemical structure (compo-
offered only once. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 to 3 sition), crystal structure, and the microstructure of crystalline
semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. ceramics and glasses. Thermal, optical, and mechanical prop-
MTGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II,S) Independent erties of single-phase and multiphase ceramics, including
work leading to a comprehensive report. This work may take composites, are covered. Prerequisites: PHGN200, MTGN311
the form of conferences, library, and laboratory work. Choice or MLGN501, MTGN412 or consent of instructor. 3 hours
of problem is arranged between student and a specific depart- lecture, 3 semester hours.
ment faculty-member. Prerequisite: Selection of topic with MTGN417. REFRACTORY MATERIALS (I) Refractory
consent of faculty supervisor; “Independent Study Form” materials in metallurgical construction. Oxide phase dia-
must be completed and submitted to Registrar. 1 to 3 semes- grams for analyzing the behavior of metallurgical slags in
ter hours. Repeatable for credit. contact with materials of construction. Prerequisite: consent
Senior Year of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
MTGN403. SENIOR THESIS (I, II) Two semester individ- MTGN419/MLGN519. NON-CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS
ual research under the direction of members of the Metallur- (II) Introduction to the principles of glass science-and-
gical and Materials Engineering faculty. Work may include engineering and non-crystalline materials in general. Glass
library and laboratory research on topics of relevance. Oral formation, structure, crystallization and properties will be
presentation will be given at the end of the second semester covered, along with a survey of commercial glass composi-
and written thesis submitted to the committee for evaluation. tions, manufacturing processes and applications. Prerequi-
Prerequisites: Senior standing in the Department of Metallur- sites: MTGN311 or MLGN501, MLGN512/MTGN412, or
gical and Materials Engineering and consent of department consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
head. 3 hours per semester. Repeatable for credit to a maxi-
mum of 6 hours.

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MTGN422. PROCESS ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT of instructor. Co-requisite: MTGN438 or consent of instruc-
(II) Aspects of process development, plant design and man- tor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
agement. Prerequisite: MTGN334. Co-requisite: MTGN424 MTGN438. CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION OF
or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. METALLURGICAL PROCESSES LABORATORY (II)
MTGN424. PROCESS ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT Experiments designed to supplement the lectures in
LABORATORY (II) Projects to accompany the lectures in MTGN436. Co-requisite: MTGN436 or consent of instructor.
MTGN422. Co-requisite: MTGN422 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour.
3 hours lab; 1 semester hour. MTGN442. ENGINEERING ALLOYS (II) This course is
MTGN430. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF IRON AND intended to be an important component of the physical metal-
STEELMAKING (I) Physical chemistry principles of blast lurgy sequence, to reinforce and integrate principles from
furnace and direct reduction production of iron and refining earlier courses, and enhance the breadth and depth of under-
of iron to steel. Discussion of raw materials, productivity, standing of concepts in a wide variety of alloy systems.
impurity removal, deoxidation, alloy additions, and ladle Metallic systems considered include iron and steels, copper,
metallurgy. Prerequisite: MTGN334. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- aluminum, titanium, superalloys, etc. Phase stability, micro-
mester hours. structural evolution and structure/property relationships are
MTGN431. HYDRO- AND ELECTRO-METALLURGY (I) emphasized. Prerequisite: MTGN348 or consent of instruc-
Physicochemical principles associated with the extraction tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
and refining of metals by hydro- and electrometallurgical MTGN445/MLGN505*. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF
techniques. Discussion of unit processes in hydrometallurgy, MATERIALS (I) (WI) Mechanical properties and relation-
electrowinning, and electrorefining. Analysis of integrated ships. Plastic deformation of crystalline materials. Relation-
flowsheets for the recovery of nonferrous metals. Prerequi- ships of microstructures to mechanical strength. Fracture,
sites: MTGN334, MTGN351 and MTGN352. Co-requisite: creep, and fatigue. Laboratory sessions devoted to advanced
MTGN461, MTGN433 or consent of instructor. 2 hours mechanical-testing techniques to illustrate the application of
lecture; 2 semester hours. the fundamentals presented in the lectures. Prerequisite:
MTGN432. PYROMETALLURGY (II) Extraction and re- MTGN348. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4/3* semester hours.
fining of metals including emerging practices. Modifications *This is a 3 semester-hours graduate-course in the Materials
driven by environmental regulations and by energy mini- Science Program (ML) and a 4 semester-hours undergradu-
mization. Analysis and design of processes and the impact of ate-course in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
economic constraints. Prerequisite: MTGN334. 3 hours lec- program.
ture; 3 semester hours. MTGN450/MLGN550. STATISTICAL PROCESS CON-
MTGN433. HYDRO- AND ELECTRO-METALLURGY TROL AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (I) Introduction
LABORATORY (I) Experiments designed to supplement the to statistical process control, process capability analysis and
lectures in MTGN431. Co-requisite: MTGN431 or consent experimental design techniques. Statistical process control
of instructor. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hours. theory and techniques developed and applied to control
charts for variables and attributes involved in process control
MTGN434. DESIGN AND ECONOMICS OF and evaluation. Process capability concepts developed and
METALLURGICAL PLANTS (II) Design of metallurgical applied to the evaluation of manufacturing processes. Theory
processing systems. Methods for estimating process costs of designed experiments developed and applied to full fac-
and profitability. Performance, selection, and design of torial experiments, fractional factorial experiments, screening
process equipment. Integration of process units into a work- experiments, multilevel experiments and mixture experi-
ing plant and its economics, construction, and operation. ments. Analysis of designed experiments by graphical and
Market research and surveys. Prerequisites: DCGN209, statistical techniques. Introduction to computer software for
MTGN351 or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- statistical process control and for the design and analysis of
mester hours. experiments. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lec-
MTGN436. CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION OF ture, 3 semester hours.
METALLURGICAL PROCESSES (II) Analysis of processes MTGN451. CORROSION ENGINEERING (II) Principles
for metal extraction and refining using classical and direct- of electrochemistry. Corrosion mechanisms. Methods of cor-
search optimization methods and classical process control rosion control including cathodic and anodic protection and
with the aid of chemical functions and thermodynamic trans- coatings. Examples, from various industries, of corrosion
fer operations. Examples from processes in physicochemical
and physical metallurgy. Prerequisite: MTGN334 or consent

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problems and solutions. Prerequisite: DCGN209. 3 hours als/demonstrations to facilitate the understanding of concepts
lecture; 3 semester hours related to selected topics; and, Projects with the primary
MTGN452. CERAMIC AND METAL MATRIX COMPOS- focus on the operating principles and use of modern elec-
ITES (I) Introduction to the synthesis, processing, structure, tronic-instrumentation for measurements on lab-scale sys-
properties and performance of ceramic and metal matrix tems in conjunction with correlation and prediction strategies
composites. Survey of various types of composites, and cor- for analysis of results. Prerequisites: MATH225, MTGN334
relation between processing, structural architecture and prop- and MTGN352. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester
erties. Prerequisites: MTGN272, MTGN311, MTGN348, hours.
MTGN351. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours MTGN462/ESGN462. SOLID WASTE MINIMIZATION
MTGN453. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND RECYCLING (I) This course will examine, using case
PROCESSING (I) Introduction to the electrical conductivity studies, how industry applies engineering principles to mini-
of semiconductor materials; qualitative discussion of active mize waste formation and to meet solid waste recycling chal-
semiconductor devices; discussion of the steps in integrated lenges. Both proven and emerging solutions to solid waste
circuit fabrication; detailed investigation of the materials sci- environmental problems, especially those associated with
ence and engineering principles involved in the various steps metals, will be discussed. Prerequisites: EGGN/ESGN353,
of VLSI device fabrication; a presentation of device packag- EGGN/ESGN354, and ESGN302/CHGN403 or consent of
ing techniques and the processes and principles involved. instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- MTGN463. POLYMER ENGINEERING (II) Introduction
ter hours. to the structure and properties of polymeric materials, their
MTGN456. ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (II) Introduction deformation and failure mechanisms, and the design and
to electron optics and the design and application of transmis- fabrication of polymeric end items. Molecular and crystallo-
sion and scanning electron microscopes. Interpretation of graphic structures of polymers will be developed and related
images produced by various contrast mechanisms. Electron to the elastic, viscoelastic, yield and fracture properties of
diffraction analysis and the indexing of electron diffraction polymeric solids and reinforced polymer composites. Em-
patterns. Prerequisite: MTGN311 or Consent of Instructor. phasis on forming and joining techniques for end-item fabri-
Co-requisite: MTGN458. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. cation including: extrusion, injection molding, reaction
injection molding, thermoforming, and blow molding. The
MTGN458. ELECTRON MICROSCOPY LABORATORY design of end-items in relation to: materials selection, manu-
(II) Laboratory exercises to illustrate specimen preparation facturing engineering, properties, and applications. Prerequi-
techniques, microscope operation, and the interpretation of site: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
images produced from a variety of specimens, and to supple-
ment the lectures in MTGN456. Co-requisite: MTGN456. MTGN464/MTGN564. FORGING AND FORMING (II) In-
3 hours lab; 1 semester hour. troduction to plasticity. Survey and analysis of working oper-
ations of forging, extrusion, rolling, wire drawing and
MTGN461. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA AND REACTOR sheet-metal forming. Metallurgical structure evolution during
DESIGN FOR METALLURGICAL-AND-MATERIALS working. Prerequisites: EGGN320 and MTGN348 or
ENGINEERS (I) Introduction to the conserved-quantities: EGGN350. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours lab, 3 semester hours
momentum, heat, and mass transfer, and application of chem-
ical kinetics to elementary reactor-design. Examples from MTGN465. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS
materials processing and process metallurgy. Molecular (II) Mechanical properties of ceramics and ceramic-based
transport properties: viscosity, thermal conductivity, and composites; brittle fracture of solids; toughening mechanisms
mass diffusivity of materials encountered during processing in composites; fatigue, high temperature mechanical behav-
operations. Uni-directional transport: problem formulation ior, including fracture, creep deformation. Prerequisites:
based on the required balance of the conserved- quantity ap- MTGN445, MTGN412 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
plied to a control-volume. Prediction of velocity, temperature ture; 3 semester hours.
and concentration profiles. Equations of change: continuity, MTGN466. MATERIALS DESIGN: SYNTHESIS, CHAR-
motion, and energy. Transport with two independent vari- ACTERIZATION AND SELECTION (II) (WI) Application
ables (unsteady-state behavior). Interphase transport: dimen- of fundamental materials-engineering principles to the design
sionless correlations friction factor, heat, and mass transfer of systems for extraction and synthesis, and to the selection
coefficients. Elementary concepts of radiation heat-transfer. of materials. Systems covered range from those used for met-
Flow behavior in packed beds. Design equations for: contin- allurgical processing to those used for processing of emer-
uous- flow/batch reactors with uniform dispersion and plug gent materials. Microstructural design, characterization and
flow reactors. Digital computer methods for the design of properties evaluation provide the basis for linking synthesis
metallurgical systems. Laboratory sessions devoted to: tutori- to applications. Selection criteria tied to specific require-

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ments such as corrosion resistance, wear and abrasion resist-
ance, high temperature service, cryogenic service, vacuum Mining Engineering
systems, automotive systems, electronic and optical systems, KADRI DAGDELEN, Professor and Interim Department Head
high strength/weight ratios, recycling, economics and safety UGUR OZBAY, Professor
issues. Materials investigated include mature and emergent MARK KUCHTA, Associate Professor
HUGH MILLER, Associate Professor
metallic, ceramic and composite systems used in the manu-
MASAMI NAKAGAWA, Associate Professor
facturing and fabrication industries. Student-team design- CHRISTIAN FRENZEL, Associate Professor
activities including oral- and written–reports. Prerequisite: MANOHAR ARORA, Senior Lecturer
MTGN351, MTGN352, MTGN445 and MTGN461 or con- VILEM PETR, Research Associate Professor
sent of instructor. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
MTGN475. METALLURGY OF WELDING (I) Introduc-
Program Description
Mining engineering is a broad profession, which embraces
tion to welding processes - - thermal aspects; selection of
all required activities to facilitate the recovery of valuable
filler metals; stresses; stress relief and annealing; pre- and
minerals and products from the earth’s crust for the benefit
post-weld heat treating; weld defects; welding ferrous and
of humanity. It is one of the oldest engineering professions,
nonferrous alloys; weld metal phase transformations; metal-
which continues to grow in importance. It has often been
lurgical evaluation of resulting weld microstructures and
said: “If it was not grown in the field or fished out of the
properties; and welding tests. Prerequisite: MTGN348. Co-
water, then it must have been mined.” An adequate supply of
requisite: MTGN477. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
mineral products at competitive prices is the life-blood of the
MTGN477. METALLURGY OF WELDING LABORATORY continuing growth of industrialized nations and the founda-
(I) Experiments designed to supplement the lectures in tion of the progress for the developing countries.
MTGN475. Co-requisite: MTGN475. 3 hours lab; 1 semester
The function of the mining engineer is to apply knowledge
hour.
of pertinent scientific theory, engineering fundamentals, and
MTGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS improved technology to recover natural resources. Mining is a
MTGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN METALLURGICAL world-wide activity involving the extraction of non-metallics,
AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING (I, II, S) Pilot course metal ores of all kinds, and solid fuel and energy sources
or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests such as coal and nuclear materials. In addition to mineral
of instructor(s) and student(s). The course topic is generally extraction, the skills of mining engineers are also needed in a
offered only once. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 1 to 3 variety of fields where the earth’s crust is utilized, such as the
semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. underground construction industry. The construction industry,
with its requirements of developing earth (rock) systems,
MTGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II, S) Independent
tunnels and underground chambers, and the hazardous waste
advanced-work leading to a comprehensive report. This work
disposal industry are examples of such applications. These
may take the form of conferences, library, and laboratory
are expanding needs, with a shortage of competent people;
work. Selection of problem is arranged between student and
the mining engineer is well qualified to meet these needs.
a specific Department faculty-member. Prerequisite: Selec-
tion of topic with consent of faculty supervisor; “Independent The importance of ecological and environmental planning
Study Form” must be completed and submitted to Registrar. is recognized and given significant attention in all aspects of
1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit. the mining engineering curriculum.
CSM mining engineering students study the principles and
techniques of mineral exploration, and underground and sur-
face mining operations, as well as, mineral processing
technologies. Studies include rock mechanics, rock fragmen-
tation, plant and mine design, mine ventilation, surveying,
valuation, industrial hygiene, mineral law, mine safety, com-
puting, mineral processing, solution mining and operations
research. Throughout the mining engineering curriculum, a
constant effort is made to maintain a balance between theo-
retical principles and their engineering applications. The
mining engineering graduate is qualified for positions in en-
gineering, supervision, and research.
The program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science
in Mining Engineering is accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for

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Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Degree Requirements (Mining Engineering)
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700. Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
MATH213 Calc. for Scientists & Engn’rs III 4 4
Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5
Science in Mining Engineering) EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa- DCGN241 Statics 3 3
tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate profile and EPIC251 Design II 2 3 3
the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the educational objectives PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
which the Mining Engineering Department aspires to accom- Total 18
plish can be seen in the attributes of our graduates. The grad- Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
uate is equipped with: EGGN351 Fluid Mechanics 3 3
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
uA sound knowledge in the required basic sciences and MNGN210 Introductory Mining 3 3
engineering fundamentals; SYGN200  Human Systems 3 3
uKnowledge and experience in the application of engi- MNGN317 Dynamics for Mn. Engs. 1 1
EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3
neering principles to the exploitation of earth’s
PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
resources and construction of earth (rock) systems in Total 16.5
an engineering systems orientation and setting;
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
uAbility to solve complex mining and earth systems MNGN308 Mine Safety 1 1
related problems; MNGN300 Summer Field Session 3
Total 4
uCapability for team work and decision making;
Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
uAppreciation of the global role of minerals in the EGGN371 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 3
changing world; MNGN309 Mine Engineering Lab 8 2
uDesire for continuing education, intellectual and profes- MNGN312 Surface Mine Design 2 3 3
sional development, analysis and creativity; MNGN321 Introductory Rock Mechanics 2 3 3
GEOL310 Earth Materials and Resources 4 4
uSelf confidence and articulation, with high professional Free Elective 3 3
and ethical standards. Total 18
Curriculum Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
The mining engineering curriculum is devised to facilitate DCGN381 Electrical Circuits, Elec. & Pwr 3 3
the widest employability of CSM graduates. The curriculum is LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective I 3 3
MNGN314 Underground Mine Design 3 3
based on scientific engineering and geologic fundamentals and
MNGN316 Coal Mining Methods and Design 2 3 3
the application of these fundamentals to design and operate
GEOL311  Structural Geology 2 2
mines and to create structures in rock and prepare mine prod- Free Elective 3 3
ucts for the market. To achieve this goal, the curriculum is Total 17
designed to ensure that the graduates:
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
ubecome broad based mining engineers who can tackle MNGN408 Underground Design and Const. 2 2
the problems of both hard and soft rock mining, MNGN414 Mine Plant Design 2 3 3
regardless of whether the mineral deposit requires MNGN428 Mining Eng. Design Report I 3 1
surface or underground methods of extraction, MNGN438 Geostatistics 2 3 3
MNGN322/323 Intro. to Mineral Processing 3 2 3
uhave an opportunity, through elective courses, to spe- LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective II 3 3
cialize in one or more aspects of the mining engineer- Free Elective 3 3
ing profession, Total 18
uare interested in an academic or research career, or wish Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
to pursue employment in related fields, have a suffi- MNGN429 Mining Eng. Design Report II 3 2
ciently sound scientific and engineering foundation to MNGN433 Mine Systems Analysis I 3 3
MNGN427 Mine Valuation 2 2
do so effectively.
MNGN424 Mine Ventilation 2 3 3
This purpose permeates both the lower and upper divi- MNGN410 Excavation Project Management 2 2
sion courses. Another important aspect of the curriculum is LAIS/EBGN H&SS Elective III 3 3
the development of the students’ capabilities to be team Total 15
members, with the added objective of preparing them for leader- Degree Total 139.5
ship in their professional life. The curriculum focuses on the
application of engineering principles to solving problems, in
short, engineering design in an earth systems approach.

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Minor Programs to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeat-
The Mining Engineering Department offers two minor able for credit.
programs; the traditional mining engineering program for Sophomore Year
non-mining majors and in explosive engineering. MNGN210. INTRODUCTORY MINING (I, II) Survey of
Mining Engineering Minor mining and mining economics. Topics include mining law,
The minor program in mining engineering requires stu- exploration and sampling, reserve estimation, project evalua-
dents to take MNGN210, Introduction to Mining, 3 credit tion, basic unit operations including drilling, blasting, load-
hours, two from the following three courses; MNGN312, ing and hauling, support, shaft sinking and an introduction to
Surface Mine Design, MNGN314, Underground Mine surface and underground mining methods. Prerequisite:
Design or MNGN316, Coal Mining Methods and Design None. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
plus nine credit hours of other courses from mining engi- MNGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINING
neering. The list of available courses can be found in the ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course.
mining engineering department office. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and stu-
Area of Specialization in mining engineering (12 credit dent(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite:
hours of course work) is also available and should be dis- Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Re-
cussed with a faculty member in the mining engineering peatable for credit under different titles.
department and approved by the Department Head. MNGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) (WI) ) Individ-
Explosive Engineering Minor ual research or special problem projects supervised by a fac-
Program Advisor: Dr. Vilem Petr ulty member. When a student and instructor agree on a
There are very few academic explosive engineering pro- subject matter, content, method of assessment, and credit
grams world wide. In fact, Colorado School of Mines is the hours, it must be approved by the Department Head. Prereq-
only educational institution that offers an explosive engi- uisite: "Independent Study" form must be completed and
neering minor program in the U.S.A. Developed in the submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit
CSM tradition of combining academic education with hours. Repeatable for credit.
hands-on experience, this minor program will prepare stu- MNGN300. SUMMER FIELD SESSION (S) Classroom
dents for new and developing applications involving the use and field instructions in the theory and practice of surface
of explosives in the mining and materials engineering, and underground mine surveying. Introduction to the applica-
underground construction, oil and gas operations, demoli- tion of various computer-aided mine design software packages
tion, homeland security, military, forensic investigations, incorporated in upper division mining courses. Prerequisite:
manufacturing and material synthesis. completion of sophomore year; Duration: first three weeks of
With the proper program development of courses and summer term; 3 semester hours.
basic knowledge in explosive engineering, students enrolled MNGN317. DYNAMICS FOR MINING ENGINEERS (II)
in this program will discover and gain insight into the excit- For mining engineering majors only. Absolute and relative
ing industrial applications of explosives, selection of explo- motions, kinetics, work-energy, impulse-momentum and
sives, and the correct and safe use of the energetic materials. angular impulse-momentum. Prerequisite: MATH213/223,
With the help of the program advisor, the students will DCGN241. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.
design and select the proper course sequence and complete a Junior Year
hands-on research project under the supervision of a faculty MNGN308. MINE SAFETY (I) Causes and prevention of
advisor accidents. Mine safety regulations. Mine rescue training.
Description of Courses Safety management and organization. Prerequisite: MNGN210.
Freshman Year 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. Taken as the first week of
MNGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINING summer session.
ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. MNGN309. MINING ENGINEERING LABORATORY (I,
Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and stu- II) Training in practical mine labor functions including: op-
dent(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: eration of jackleg drills, jumbo drills, muckers, and LHD ma-
Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Re- chines. Training stresses safe operation of equipment and
peatable for credit under different titles. safe handling of explosives. Introduction to front-line man-
MNGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) (WI) Indi- agement techniques. Prerequisite: MNGN210, MNGN308 or
vidual research or special problem projects supervised by consent of instructor. 2 semester hours.
a faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree MNGN312. SURFACE MINE DESIGN (I) (WI) Analysis
on a subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: of elements of surface mine operation and design of surface
“Independent Study” form must be completed and submitted mining system components with emphasis on minimization

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of adverse environmental impact and maximization of effi- ulty member. When a student and instructor agree on a sub-
cient use of mineral resources. Ore estimates, unit operations, ject matter, content, method of assessment, and credit hours,
equipment selection, final pit determinations, short- and long- it must be approved by the Department Head. Prerequisite:
range planning, road layouts, dump planning, and cost esti- "Independent Study" form must be completed and submitted
mation. Prerequisite: MNGN210 and MNGN300. 2 hours to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeat-
lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. able for credit.
MNGN316. COAL MINING METHODS (II) (WI) Devoted Senior Year
to surface and underground coal mining methods and design. MNGN314. UNDERGROUND MINE DESIGN (II) Selec-
The surface mining portion emphasizes area-mining methods, tion, design, and development of most suitable underground
including pertinent design-related regulations, and over- mining methods based upon the physical and the geological
burden removal systems. Pit layout, sequencing, overburden properties of mineral deposits (metallics and nonmetallics),
equipment selection and cost estimation are presented. The conservation considerations, and associated environmental
underground mining portion emphasizes general mine layout; impacts. Reserve estimates, development and production
detailed layout of continuous, conventional, longwall, and planning, engineering drawings for development and extrac-
shortwall sections. General cost and manning requirements; tion, underground haulage systems, and cost estimates.
and production analysis. Federal and state health and safety Prerequisite: MNGN210. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 se-
regulations are included in all aspects of mine layout. Pre- mester hours.
requisite: MNGN210. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 semester MNGN322/323. INTRODUCTION TO MINERAL
hours PROCESSING AND LABORATORY (I) Principles and
MNGN321. INTRODUCTION TO ROCK MECHANICS practice of crushing, grinding, size classification; mineral
Physical properties of rock, and fundamentals of rock sub- concentration technologies including magnetic and electro-
stance and rock mass response to applied loads. Principles static separation, gravity separation, and flotation. Sedimenta-
of elastic analysis and stress-strain relationships. Elementary tion, thickening, filtration and product drying as well as
principles of the theoretical and applied design of under- tailings disposal technologies are included. The course is
ground openings and pit slopes. Emphasis on practical ap- open to all CSM students. Prerequisite: PHGN200/210,
plied aspects. Prerequisite: DCGN241 or MNGN317. 2 hours MATH213/223. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 3 semester
lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. hours.
MNGN333. EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING I This course MNGN404. TUNNELING (I) Modern tunneling techniques.
gives students in engineering and applied sciences the oppor- Emphasis on evaluation of ground conditions, estimation of
tunity to examine and develop a fundamental knowledge in- support requirements, methods of tunnel driving and boring,
cluding terminology and understanding of explosives science design systems and equipment, and safety. Prerequisite:
and engineering concepts. Student learning will be demon- None. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
strated by assignments, quizzes, and exams. Learning assis- MNGN405. ROCK MECHANICS IN MINING (I) The
tance will come in the form of multidisciplinary lectures course deals with the rock mechanics aspect of design of
complemented by a few experts’ lectures from government, mine layouts developed in both underground and surface.
industry and the explosives engineering community. Pre-req- Underground mining sections includes design of coal and
uisites: none. 3 semester hours. hard rock pillars, mine layout design for tabular and massive
MNGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) Super- ore bodies, assessment of caving characteristics of ore bodies,
vised, full-time, engineering-related employment for a con- performance and application of backfill, and phenomenon of
tinuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific rock burst and its alleviation. Surface mining portion covers
educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second rock mass characterization, failure modes of slopes excavated
semester sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point in rock masses, probabilistic and deterministic approaches to
average of at least 2.00. 0 to 3 semester hours. Cooperative design of slopes, and remedial measures for slope stability
Education credit does not count toward graduation except problems. Prerequisite: MNGN321 or equivalent. 3 hours
under special conditions. lecture; 3 semester hours.
MNGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINING MNGN406. DESIGN AND SUPPORT OF UNDERGROUND
ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. EXCAVATIONS Design of underground excavations and
Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and stu- support. Analysis of stress and rock mass deformations
dent(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: around excavations using analytical and numerical methods.
Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Re- Collections, preparation, and evaluation of in situ and labora-
peatable for credit under different titles. tory data for excavation design. Use of rock mass rating sys-
MNGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) (WI) Individ- tems for site characterization and excavation design. Study of
ual research or special problem projects supervised by a fac- support types and selection of support for underground exca-

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vations. Use of numerical models for design of shafts, tun- MNGN422/522. FLOTATION Science and engineering
nels and large chambers. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. governing the practice of mineral concentration by flotation.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered in odd years. Interfacial phenomena, flotation reagents, mineral-reagent
MNGN407. ROCK FRAGMENTATION (II) Theory and interactions, and zeta-potential are covered. Flotation circuit
application of rock drilling, rock boring, explosives, blasting, design and evaluation as well as tailings handling are also
and mechanical rock breakage. Design of blasting rounds, covered. The course also includes laboratory demonstrations
applications to surface and underground excavation. Pre- of some fundamental concepts. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
requisite: DCGN241 concurrent enrollment or instructors con- hours.
sent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. MNGN423. FLOTATION LABORATORY (I) Experiments
MNGN408 UNDERGROUND DESIGN AND CONSTRUC- to accompany the lectures in MNGN422. Co-requisite:
TION (I) Soil and rock engineering applied to underground MNGN421 or Instructor's consent.. 3 hours lab; 1 semester
civil works. Tunneling and the construction of underground hour.
openings for power facilities, water conveyance, transporta- MNGN424. MINE VENTILATION (II) Fundamentals of
tion, and waste disposal; design, excavation and support of mine ventilation, including control of gas, dust, temperature,
underground openings. Emphasis on consulting practice, case and humidity; ventilation network analysis and design of
studies, geotechnical design, and construction methods. Pre- systems. Prerequisite: EGGN351, EGGN371 and MNGN314
requisite: EGGN361 OR MNGN321, or Instructor’s consent. or Instructor’s consent. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semes-
2 hours of lecture; 2 semester hours. ter hours.
MNGN410. EXCAVATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (II) MNGN427. MINE VALUATION (II) Course emphasis is on
Successful implementation and management of surface and the business aspects of mining. Topics include time valuation
underground construction projects, preparation of contract of money and interest formulas, cash flow, investment cri-
documents, project bidding and estimating, contract awarding teria, tax considerations, risk and sensitivity analysis, escala-
and notice to proceed, value engineering, risk management, tion and inflation and cost of capital. Calculation procedures
construction management and dispute resolution, evaluation are illustrated by case studies. Computer programs are used.
of differing site conditions claims. Prerequisite: MNGN 210 Prerequisite: Senior in Mining, graduate status or Instructor’s
or Instructor’s consent, 2-hour lecture, 2 semester hours. consent. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
MNGN414. MINE PLANT DESIGN (I) Analysis of mine MNGN428. MINING ENGINEERING EVALUATION
plant elements with emphasis on design. Materials handling, AND DESIGN REPORT I (I) (WI) Preparation of phase I
dewatering, hoisting, belt conveyor and other material han- engineering report based on coordination of all previous
dling systems for underground mines. Prerequisite: MNGN312, work. Includes mineral deposit selection, geologic descrip-
MNGN314 or Instructor’s consent. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours tion, mining method selection, ore reserve determination, and
lab; 3 semester hour. permit process outline. Emphasis is on detailed mine design
MNGN418. ADVANCED ROCK MECHANICS Analytical and cost analysis evaluation in preparation for MNGN429.
and numerical modeling analysis of stresses and displacements Prerequisitie: EPIC251. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour.
induced around engineering excavations in rock. In-situ MNGN429. MINING ENGINEERING EVALUATION
stress. Rock failure criteria. Complete load deformation AND DESIGN REPORT II (II) (WI) Preparation of formal
behavior of rocks. Measurement and monitoring techniques engineering report based on all course work in the mining
in rock mechanics. Principles of design of excavation in option. Emphasis is on mine design, equipment selection,
rocks. Analytical, numerical modeling and empirical design production scheduling, evaluation and cost analysis. Pre-
methods. Probabilistic and deterministic approaches to rock requisite: MNGN427, 428. 3 hours lab; 2 semester hours.
engineering designs. Excavation design examples for shafts, MNGN431. MINING AND METALLURGICAL ENVI-
tunnels, large chambers and mine pillars. Seismic loading of RONMENT This course covers studies of the interface
structures in rock. Phenomenon of rock burst and its allevia- between mining and metallurgical process engineering and
tion. Prerequisite: MNGN321 or Instructor’s consent. 3 hours environmental engineering areas. Wastes, effluents and their
lecture; 3 semester hours. point sources in mining and metallurgical processes such as
MNGN421. DESIGN OF UNDERGROUND EXCAVATIONS mineral concentration, value extraction and process metal-
(II) Design of underground openings in competent and lurgy are studied in context. Fundamentals of unit operations
broken ground using rock mechanics principles. Rock bolting and unit processes with those applicable to waste and efflu-
design and other ground support methods. Coal, evaporite, ent control, disposal and materials recycling are covered.
metallic and nonmetallic deposits included. Prerequisite: Engineering design and engineering cost components are
MNGN321, concurrent enrollment or Instructor’s consent. also included for some examples chosen. The ratio of funda-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. mentals applications coverage is about 1:1. Prerequisite: In-
structor’s consent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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MNGN433. MINE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS I (II) Applica- logical structural parameters, properties of fracture sets, data
tion of statistics, systems analysis, and operations research collection techniques, hydrological factors, methods of
techniques to mineral industry problems. Laboratory work analysis of slope stability, wedge intersections, monitoring
using computer techniques to improve efficiency of mining and maintenance of final pit slopes, classification of slides.
operations. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status. 2 hours Deterministic and probabilistic approaches in slope design.
lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. Remedial measures. Laboratory and field exercise in slope
MNGN434. PROCESS ANALYSIS Projects to accompany design. Collection of data and specimens in the field for de-
the lectures in MNGN422. Prerequisite: MNGN422 or In- terring physical properties required for slope design. Applica-
structor’s consent. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour. tion of numerical modeling and analytical techniques to slope
stability determinations for hard rock and soft rock environ-
MNGN436. UNDERGROUND COAL MINE DESIGN (II) ments. Prerequisite: Instructor’s consent. 3 hours lecture.
Design of an underground coal mine based on an actual coal 3 semester hours.
reserve. This course shall utilize all previous course material
in the actual design of an underground coal mine. Ventilation, MNGN452/552. SOLUTION MINING AND PROCESSING
materials handling, electrical transmission and distribution, OF ORES (II) Theory and application of advanced methods
fluid mechanics, equipment selection and application, mine of extracting and processing of minerals, underground or in
plant design. Information from all basic mining survey situ, to recover solutions and concentrates of value-materials,
courses will be used. Prerequisite: MNGN316, MNGN321, by minimization of the traditional surface processing and
MNGN414, EGGN329 and MNGN381 or MNGN384. Con- disposal of tailings to minimize environmental impacts. Pre-
current enrollment with the Instructor’s consent permitted. requisite: Senior or graduate status; Instructor’s consent.
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. Offered in spring.

MNGN438. GEOSTATISTICS (I) Introduction to elemen- MNGN460. INDUSTRIAL MINERALS PRODUCTION (II)

tary probability theory and its applications in engineering This course describes the engineering principles and practices
and sciences; discrete and continuous probability distribu- associated with quarry mining operations related to the cement
tions; parameter estimation; hypothesis testing; linear regres- and aggregates industries. The course will cover resource defi-
sion; spatial correlations and geostatistics with emphasis on nition, quarry planning and design, extraction, and process-
applications in earth sciences and engineering. Prerequisites: ing of material for cement and aggregate production. Permitting
MATH112. 2 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab. 3 semester issues and reclamation, particle sizing and environmental
hours. practices, will be studied in depth. Prerequisite: MNGN312,
MNGN322, MNGN323, or Instructor’s consent. 3 hours lec-
MNGN440. EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT ANALYSIS (I) ture; 3 semester hours. Offered in spring.
Introduction to the fundamentals of classical equipment re-
placement theory. Emphasis on new, practical approaches to MNGN482. MINE MANAGEMENT (II) Basic principles
equipment replacement decision making. Topics include: of successful mine management including supervision skills,
operating and maintenance costs, obsolescence factors, tech- administrative policies, industrial and human relations, im-
nological changes, salvage, capital investments, minimal provement engineering, risk management, conflict resolution
average annual costs, optimum economic life, infinite and and external affairs. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status or
finite planning horizons, replacement cycles, replacement vs. Instructor's consent. 2 hours lecture and 1 hour case study
expansion, maximization of returns from equipment replace- presentation / discussion per week; 3 semester hours.
ment expenditures. Prerequisite: MNGN427, senior or gradu- MNGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
ate status. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours. MNGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MINING ENGINEERING
MNGN444. EXPLOSIVES ENGINEERING II This course (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen
gives students in engineering and applied sciences the oppor- from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually
tunity to acquire the fundamental concepts of explosives the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor’s
engineering and science applications as they apply to indus- consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
try and real life examples. Students will expand upon their credit under different titles.
MNGN333 knowledge and develop a more advanced knowl- MNGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) (WI) Individ-
edge base including an understanding of the subject as it ap- ual research or special problem projects supervised by a fac-
plies to their specific project interests. Assignments, quizzes, ulty member. When a student and instructor agree on a
concept modeling and their project development and presen- subject matter, content, method of assessment, and credit
tation will demonstrate student's progress. Prerequisite: none. hours, it must be approved by the Department Head. Prereq-
3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. uisite: "Independent Study" form must be completed and
MNGN445/545. ROCK SLOPE ENGINEERING Introduc- submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit
tion to the analysis and design of slopes excavated in rock. hours. Repeatable for credit.
Rock mass classification and strength determinations, geo-

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Petroleum Engineering Graduate courses emphasize the research aspects of the
profession, as well as advanced engineering applications.
RAMONA M. GRAVES, Professor and Department Head Qualified students may continue their education and earn a
HOSSEIN KAZEMI, Chesebro’ Distinguished Professor Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of
ERDAL OZKAN, Professor Philosophy degrees.
CRAIG W. VAN KIRK, Professor
YU-SHU WU, CMG/CSM Reservoir Modeling Professor To facilitate classroom instruction and the learning experi-
ALFRED W. EUSTES III, Associate Professor ence, the Petroleum Engineering faculty recommend that all
JENNIFER L. MISKIMINS, Associate Professor petroleum engineering students have notebook computers.
MANIKA PRASAD, Associate Professor Recommended specifications for the computer can be ob-
DWAYNE A. BOURGOYNE, Assistant Professor tained from the CSM Academic Computing & Networking
XIAOLONG YIN, Assistant Professor web site.
LINDA BATTALORA, Lecturer
MARK G. MILLER, Lecturer New laboratory and computer equipment added during the
M.W. SCOGGINS, Research Professor and CSM President past few years total more than $3 million. The department
BILLY J. MITCHELL, Professor Emeritus has state-of-the-art laboratories in a wide range of technical
RICHARD CHRISTIANSEN, Associate Professor Emeritus areas, including the following undergraduate labs:
Computer Laboratory
Program Description This computer laboratory is available for general use and
The primary objectives of petroleum engineering are the
classroom instruction. It is continuously open for student use.
safe and environmentally sound exploration, evaluation, de-
Software includes more than $5.0 million in donated industry
velopment, and recovery of oil, gas, geothermal, and other
software used by oil and gas companies and research labs
fluids in the earth. Skills in this branch of engineering are
around the world.
needed to meet the world's ever-increasing demand for hy-
drocarbon fuel, thermal energy, and waste and pollution man- Drilling Simulator Laboratory
agement. Rare on university campuses, this lab contains a computer
controlled, full-scale, drilling rig simulator. It includes drilling
Graduates of our program are in high demand in private
controls that can be used to simulate onshore and offshore
industry, as evidenced by the strong job market and high
drilling operations and well control situations.
salaries. The petroleum industry offers a wide range of em-
ployment opportunities for Petroleum Engineering students Reservoir Characterization Laboratory
during summer breaks and after graduation. Exciting experi- Rock properties are measured that affect economic devel-
ences range from field work in drilling and producing oil and opment of reservoir resources of oil and gas. Measured prop-
gas fields to office jobs in small towns or large cities. World- erties include permeability, porosity, and relative
wide travel and overseas assignments are available for inter- permeability. "Hands on" experiences with simple and so-
ested students. phisticated equipment are provided.
One of our objectives in the Petroleum Engineering De- Drilling Field Laboratory
partment is to prepare students to succeed in an energy indus- Modern equipment found on drilling rigs world-wide en-
try that is evolving into an industry working with many ables students to evaluate and design fluid systems required
energy sources. Besides developing technical competence in in drilling operations.
petroleum engineering, you will learn how your education Fluids Characterization Laboratory
can help you contribute to the development of alternative en- A variety of properties of fluids from oil and gas reservoirs
ergy sources such as geothermal. In addition to exciting ca- are measured for realistic conditions of elevated temperature
reers in the petroleum industry, many petroleum engineering and pressure. This laboratory accentuates principles studied
graduates find rewarding careers in the environmental arena, in lectures.
law, medicine, business, and many other walks of life.
Petroleum Engineering Summer Sessions
The department offers semester-abroad opportunities Two summer sessions, one after the completion of the
through formal exchange programs with the Petroleum Engi- sophomore year and one after the junior year, are important
neering Department at the Montanuniversität Leoben in Aus- parts of the educational experience. The first is a two-week
tria, Technical University in Delft, Holland, and the session designed to introduce the student to the petroleum in-
University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. Qualified under- dustry. Various career opportunities are highlighted as well as
graduate and graduate students from each school can attend showing petroleum field and office operations and geology.
the other for one semester and receive full transfer credit In addition, students are indoctrinated in health, safety, and
back at the home university. environmental awareness. Petroleum Engineering, a truly
unique and exciting engineering discipline, can be experi-
enced by visiting petroleum operations. Historically, the

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areas visited have included Europe, Alaska, Canada, the U.S. In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa-
Gulf Coast, California, the Midcontinent, and the Rocky tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and
Mountain Region. the ABET Accreditation Criteria, individuals interested in the
The second two-week session, after the junior year, is an in- Petroleum Engineering program educational objectives are
depth study of the Rangely Oil Field and surrounding geology encouraged to contact faculty, visit the CSM campus, or visit
in Western Colorado. The Rangely Oil Field is the largest oil our website: www.mines.edu. The Petroleum Engineering
field in the Rocky Mountain region and has undergone pri- program educational objectives can also be found posted in
mary, secondary, and enhanced recovery processes. Field work the hallway outside the department office. The specific educa-
in the area provide the setting for understanding the complex- tional objectives are outlined below:
ity of geologic systems and the environmental and safety is- 1. Broad education as evidenced by:
sues in the context of reservoir development and management. CSM design and system courses
Other Opportunities Effective communication
It is recommended that all students considering majoring or Skills necessary for diverse and international profes-
minoring in Petroleum Engineering sign up for the elective sional career
course PEGN 102, Introduction to the Petroleum Industry in Recognition of need and ability to engage in lifelong
the spring semester. Also, seniors may take 500-level graduate learning
courses that include topics such as drilling, reservoir, and pro- 2. Solid foundation in engineering principles and
duction engineering; reservoir simulation and characteriza- practices as shown by:
tion, and economics and risk analysis with instructor Society of Petroleum Engineers’ ABET Program Criteria
concurrence (see the CSM Graduate Bulletin for course offer- Strong petroleum engineering faculty with diverse
ings). backgrounds
The program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in Technical seminars, field trips, and field sessions
Petroleum Engineering is accredited by the Engineering 3. Applied problem solving skills as demonstrated by:
Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Designing and conducting experiments
Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Analyzing and interpreting data
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700. Problem solving skills in engineering practice
Working real world problems
Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of
4. An understanding of ethical, social, environmental,
Science in Petroleum Engineering)
and professional responsibilities by:
The Mission of the Petroleum Engineering Program has
Following established Department and Colorado
evolved over time in response to the needs of the graduates
School of Mines honor codes
and industry; in concert with the Colorado School of Mines
Integrating ethical and environmental issues into real
Institutional Mission Statement and the Profile of the Future
world problems
Graduate; and in recognition of accreditation requirements
Awareness of health and safety issues
specified by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. 5. Multidisciplinary team skills as displayed by:
The Mission of the Petroleum Engineering Program is: Integrating information and data from multiple sources
Critical team skills
To educate engineers for the worldwide petroleum industry
at the undergraduate and graduate levels, perform re-
search that enhances the state-of-the-art in petroleum Curriculum
technology, and to serve the industry and public good All disciplines within petroleum engineering are covered
through professional societies and public service. This to great depth at the undergraduate and graduate levels, both
mission is achieved through proactive leadership in pro- in the classroom and laboratory instruction, and in research.
viding a solid foundation for both the undergraduate and Specific areas include fundamental fluid and rock behavior,
graduate programs. Students are well prepared for life- drilling, formation evaluation, well completions and stimula-
long learning, an international and diverse career, further tion, well testing, production operations and artificial lift,
education, and public service. The program emphasizes reservoir engineering, supplemental and enhanced oil recov-
integrated and multi disciplinary teamwork in classroom ery, economic evaluation of petroleum projects, environmen-
instruction and in research, and actively pursues interdis- tal and safety issues, and the computer simulation of most of
ciplinary activities with many other CSM departments, these topics.
particularly the Earth Science/Engineering programs. The Petroleum Engineering student studies mathematics,
computer science, chemistry, physics, general engineering,
the humanities, technical communication (including re-
searching subjects, report writing, oral presentations, and lis-

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tening skills), and environmental topics. A unique aspect is Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
the breadth and depth of the total program structured in a GEOL315 Sedimentology & Stratigraphy 2 3 3
manner that prepares each graduate for a successful career PEGN305 Computational Methods 2 2
from the standpoints of technical competence, managerial PEGN310 Reservoir Fluid Properties 2 2
PEGN311 Drilling Engineering 3 3 4
abilities, and multidisciplinary experiences. The needs for
PEGN419 Well Log Anal. & Formation Eval. 2 3 3
continued learning and professionalism are stressed. LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
The strength of the program comes from the high quality of PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0 .5
students and professors. The faculty has expertise in teaching Total 17.5
and research in all the major areas of petroleum engineering Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
listed above. Additionally, the faculty members have signifi- GEOL308 Intro. Applied Structural Geology 2 3 3
cant industrial backgrounds that lead to meaningful design PEGN438 Geostatistics 2 3 3
experiences for the students. Engineering design is taught PEGN361 Well Completions 3 3
throughout the curriculum including a senior design course on PEGN411 Mechanics of Petrol. Production 3 3
applying the learned skills to real world reservoir development LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3
Free Elective 3 3
and management problems. The senior design course is truly
Total 18
multidisciplinary with students and professors from the Petro-
leum Engineering, Geophysics, and Geology and Geological Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
PEGN316 Summer Field Session II 2 2
Engineering departments.
Total 2
The program has state-of-the-art facilities and equipment
Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
for laboratory instruction and experimental research. To PEGN481 Petroleum Seminar 2 2
maintain leadership in future petroleum engineering technol- PEGN423 Petroleum Reservoir Eng. I 3 3
ogy, decision making, and management, computers are incor- PEGN413 Gas Meas. & Formation Evaluation 6 2
porated into every part of the program, from undergraduate PEGN414 Well Test Analysis and Design 3 3
instruction through graduate student and faculty research. PEGN422 Econ. & Eval. Oil & Gas Projects 3 3
Free Elective 3 3
The department is close to oil and gas field operations, pe-
Total 16
troleum companies, research laboratories, and geologic out-
crops of nearby producing formations. There are many Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
PEGN424 Petroleum Reservoir Eng. II 3 3
opportunities for short field trips and for summer and part-
PEGN426 Stimulation 3 3
time employment in the oil and gas industry in the Denver
PEGN439 Multidisciplinary Design 2 3 3
metropolitan region or near campus. LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3
Degree Requirements (Petroleum Engineering) Free Elective 3 3
Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Total 15
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3 Degree Total 139.5
EPIC251/252 Design II 3 3
DCGN241 Statics 3 3 Five Year Combined Baccalaureate and Masters
MATH213 Calculus for Scientists & Engn’rs III 4 4 Degree.
PHGN200 Physics II 3.5 3 4.5 The Petroleum Engineering Department offers the oppor-
PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5 tunity to begin work on a Master of Engineering or Master of
Total 18 Science Degree while completing the requirements for the
Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. Bachelor's Degree. These degrees are of special interest to
DCGN209 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3 those planning on studying abroad or wanting to get a head
EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials 3 3 start on graduate education. These combined programs are
PEGN251 Fluid Mechanics 3 3 individualized and a plan of study should be discussed with
PEGN308 Res. Rock Properties 2 3 3 the student's academic advisor any time after the Sophomore
MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
year.
SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
Total 18 Description of Courses
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs. Freshman Year
PEGN315 Summer Field Session I 2 2 PEGN102. INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
Total 2 (II) A survey of the elements comprising the petroleum
industry-exploration, development, processing, transportation,
distribution, engineering ethics and professionalism. This
elective course is recommended for all PE majors, minors,
and other interested students. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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PEGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM Junior Year
ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. PEGN305 COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN
Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and stu- PETROLEUM ENGINEERING (I) This course is an intro-
dent(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: duction to computers and computer programming applied to
Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. petroleum engineering. Emphasis will be on learning Visual
Repeatable for credit under different titles. Basic programming techniques to solve engineering problems.
PEGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- A toolbox of fluid property and numerical techniques will be
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty developed. Prerequisite: MATH213. Co-Requisite:
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- PEGN310. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- PEGN310. RESERVOIR FLUID PROPERTIES (I) Proper-
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the ties of fluids encountered in petroleum engineering. Phase
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable behavior, density, viscosity, interfacial tension, and composi-
for credit under different titles. tion of oil, gas, and brine systems. Interpreting lab data for
Sophomore Year engineering applications. Flash calculations with k-values
PEGN251. FLUID MECHANICS (II) Fundamental course and equation of state. Introduction to reservoir simulation
in engineering fluid flow introducing flow in pipelines, sur- software. Prerequisites: DCGN209, PEGN308. Co-requisite:
face facilities and oil and gas wells. Theory and application PEGN305. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
of incompressible and compressible flow, fluid statics, di- PEGN311. DRILLING ENGINEERING (I) Study of drilling
mensional analysis, laminar and turbulent flow, Newtonian operations, fluid design, hydraulics, drilling contracts, rig se-
and non-Newtonian fluids, and two-phase flow. Lecture for- lection, rotary system, well control, bit selection, drill string
mat with demonstrations and practical problem solving, coor- design, directional drilling, and casing seat selection. Pre-
dinated with PEGN 308. Students cannot receive credit for requisites: PEGN251, PEGN315, DCGN241. 3 hours lecture,
both PEGN 251 Fluid Mechanics and EGGN351 Fluid Me- 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
chanics. Prerequisite: MATH213. Co-requisites: PEGN 308, PEGN315. SUMMER FIELD SESSION I (S) This two-
DCGN209, DCGN241. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. week course taken after the completion of the sophomore
PEGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM year is designed to introduce the student to oil and gas field
ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. and other engineering operations. Engineering design prob-
Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and lems are integrated throughout the two-week session. On-site
student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi- visits to various oil field operations in the past included the
site: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester Rocky Mountain region, the U.S. Gulf Coast, California,
hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. Alaska, Canada and Europe. Topics covered include drilling,
PEGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- completions, stimulations, surface facilities, production, arti-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty ficial lift, reservoir, geology and geophysics. Also included
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- are environmental and safety issues as related to the petro-
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- leum industry. Prerequisite: PEGN308. 2 semester hours.
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the PEGN316. SUMMER FIELD SESSION II (S) This two-
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable week course is taken after the completion of the junior year.
for credit under different titles. Emphasis is placed on the multidisciplinary nature of reser-
PEGN308. RESERVOIR ROCK PROPERTIES (II) (WI) voir management. Field trips in the area provide the opportu-
Introduction to basic reservoir rock properties and their meas- nity to study eolian, fluvial, lacustrine, near shore, and
urements. Topics covered include: porosity, saturations, volu- marine depositional systems. These field trips provide the
metric equations, land descriptions, trapping mechanism, setting for understanding the complexity of each system in
pressure and temperature gradients, abnormally pressured the context of reservoir development and management.
reservoirs. Darcy’s law for linear horizontal and tilted flow, Petroleum systems including the source, maturity, and trap-
radial flow for single phase liquids and gases, multiphase ping of hydrocarbons are studied in the context of petroleum
flow (relative permeability). Capillary pressure and formation exploration and development. Geologic methods incorporat-
compressibility are also discussed. This course is designated ing both surface and subsurface data are used extensively.
as a writing intensive course (WI). Co-requisites: DCGN241, Prerequisite: PEGN315, PEGN361, PEGN411, PEGN419
PEGN251. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours. and GEOL308, GEOL315. 2 semester hours.
PEGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) Super-
vised, full-time, engineering-related employment for a con-
tinuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific
educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second

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semester sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point PEGN419/GPGN419. WELL LOG ANALYSIS AND
average of at least 2.00. 0 to 3 semester hours. Cooperative FORMATION EVALUATION (I) An introduction to well
Education credit does not count toward graduation except logging methods, including the relationship between meas-
under special conditions. ured properties and reservoir properties. Analysis of log
PEGN350. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (I or II) A suites for reservoir size and content. Graphical and analytical
sustainable energy system is a system that lets us meet pres- methods will be developed to allow the student to better visu-
ent energy needs while preserving the ability of future gener- alize the reservoir, its contents, and its potential for produc-
ations to meet their needs. Sustainable Energy Systems tion. Use of the computer as a tool to handle data, create
introduces undergraduate students to sustainable energy sys- graphs and log traces, and make computations of reservoir
tems that will be available in the 21st century. The course fo- parameters is required. Prerequisite: PEGN308, GPGN302
cuses on sustainable energy sources, especially renewable and GPGN303. Co-requisites: PEGN310, GEOL315. 2 hours
energy sources and nuclear energy (e.g., fusion). Students are lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
introduced to the existing energy infrastructure, become fa- Senior Year
miliar with finite energy sources, and learn from a study of PEGN413. GAS MEASUREMENT AND FORMATION
energy supply and demand that sustainable energy systems EVALUATION LAB (I) (WI) This lab investigates the prop-
are needed. The ability to improve energy use efficiency and erties of a gas such as vapor pressure, dew point pressure,
the impact of energy sources on the environment are dis- and field methods of measuring gas volumes. The application
cussed. Examples of sustainable energy systems and their ap- of well logging and formation evaluation concepts are also
plicability to different energy sectors are presented. The investigated. This course is designated as a writing intensive
course is recommended for students who plan to enter the en- course (WI). Prerequisites: PEGN308, PEGN310, PEGN419.
ergy industry or students who would like an introduction to 6 hours lab; 2 semester hours.
sustainable energy systems. Prerequisites: EPIC 151 or con- PEGN414. WELL TEST ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (I)
sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Solution to the diffusivity equation. Transient well testing:
PEGN361. COMPLETION ENGINEERING (II) (WI) This build-up, drawdown, multi-rate test analysis for oil and gas.
class is a continuation from drilling in PEGN311 into com- Flow tests and well deliverabilities. Type curve analysis.
pletion operations. Topics include casing design, cement Superposition, active and interference tests. Well test design.
planning, completion techniques and equipment, tubing de- Prerequisite: MATH225. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
sign, wellhead selection, and sand control, and perforation PEGN422. ECONOMICS AND EVALUATION OF OIL
procedures. This course is designed as a writing intensive AND GAS PROJECTS (I) Project economics for oil and gas
course (WI). Prerequisite: PEGN311, EGGN320, and projects under conditions of certainty and uncertainty. Topics
EPIC251. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. include time value of money concepts, discount rate assump-
PEGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM tions, measures of project profitability, costs, taxes, expected
ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. value concept, decision trees, gambler’s ruin, and Monte
Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and Carlo simulation techniques. Prerequisite: PEGN438/
student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi- MNGN438. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
site: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester PEGN423. PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEERING I
hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles. (I) Data requirements for reservoir engineering studies.
PEGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- Material balance calculations for normal gas, retrograde gas
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty condensate, solution-gas and gas-cap reservoirs with or with-
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- out water drive. Primary reservoir performance. Forecasting
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- future recoveries by incremental material balance. Prerequi-
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the sites: PEGN316, PEGN419 and MACS315 (MACS315 only
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for non PE majors). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
for credit under different titles. PEGN424. PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEERING II
PEGN411. MECHANICS OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTION (II) Reservoir engineering aspects of supplemental recovery
(II) Nodal analysis for pipe and formation deliverability in- processes. Introduction to liquid-liquid displacement
cluding single and multiphase flow. Natural flow and design processes, gas-liquid displacement processes, and thermal
of artificial lift methods including gas lift, sucker rod pumps, recovery processes. Introduction to numerical reservoir
electrical submersible pumps, and hydraulic pumps. Pre- simulation, history matching and forecasting. Prerequisite:
requisites: PEGN 251, PEGN308, PEGN310, and PEGN311. PEGN423. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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PEGN426. WELL COMPLETIONS AND STIMULATION PEGN450. ENERGY ENGINEERING (I or II) Energy
(II) Completion parameters; design for well conditions. Skin Engineering is an overview of energy sources that will be
damage associated with completions and well productivity. available for use in the 21st century. After discussing the his-
Fluid types and properties; characterizations of compatibili- tory of energy and its contribution to society, we survey the
ties. Stimulation techniques; acidizing and fracturing. Selec- science and technology of energy, including geothermal
tion of proppants and fluids; types, placement and energy, fossil energy, solar energy, nuclear energy, wind
compatibilities. Estimation of rates, volumes and fracture di- energy, hydro energy, bio energy, energy and the environ-
mensions. Reservoir considerations in fracture propagation ment, energy and economics, the hydrogen economy, and
and design. Prerequisite: PEGN311, PEGN361, and energy forecasts. This broad background will give you addi-
PEGN411. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. tional flexibility during your career and help you thrive in an
PEGN428. ADVANCED DRILLING ENGINEERING (II) energy industry that is evolving from an industry dominated
Rotary drilling systems with emphasis on design of drilling by fossil fuels to an industry working with many energy
programs, directional and horizontal well planning. This sources. Prerequisite: MATH213, PHGN200. 3 hours lecture;
elective course is recommended for petroleum engineering 3 semester hours.
majors interested in drilling. Prerequisite: PEGN311, PEGN481. PETROLEUM SEMINAR (I) (WI) Written and
PEGN361. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. oral presentations by each student on current energy topics.
PEGN438/MNGN438. GEOSTATISTICS (I & II) Introduc- This course is designated as a writing intensive course (WI).
tion to elementary probability theory and its applications in Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semes-
engineering and sciences; discrete and continuous probabil- ter hours.
ity distributions; parameter estimation; hypothesis testing; PEGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS
linear regression; spatial correlations and geostatistics with PEGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PETROLEUM
emphasis on applications in earth sciences and engineering. ENGINEERING (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course.
Prerequisites: MATH112. 2 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 3 se- Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and
mester hours. student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi-
PEGN439/GEGN439/GPGN439. MULTIDISCIPLINARY site: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester
PETROLEUM DESIGN (II) This is a multidisciplinary de- hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
sign course that integrates fundamentals and design concepts PEGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
in geology, geophysics, and petroleum engineering. Students search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
work in integrated teams consisting of students from each of member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
the disciplines. Multiple open-ended design problems in oil ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
and gas exploration and field development are assigned. Sev- dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
eral written and oral presentations are made throughout the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable
semester. Project economics including risk analysis are an in- for credit under different titles.
tegral part of the course. Prerequisite: PE Majors: GEOL308,
PEGN316, PEGN422, PEGN423, PEGN414. Concurrent en-
rollment in PEGN424 and PEGN426; GE Majors: GEOL308
or GEOL309, GEGN438, GEGN316; GP Majors: GPGN302
and GPGN303. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 semester
hours.

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Physics ited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Ac-
creditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
THOMAS E. FURTAK, Professor and Department Head At CSM, the required engineering physics curriculum in-
REUBEN T. COLLINS, Professor cludes all of the undergraduate physics courses that would
UWE GREIFE, Professor form the physics curriculum at any good university, but in
FRANK V. KOWALSKI, Professor
addition to these basic courses, the CSM requirements in-
MARK T. LUSK, Professor
JOHN A. SCALES, Professor
clude pre-engineering and engineering courses, which
JEFF A. SQUIER, Professor physics majors at other universities would not ordinarily
P. CRAIG TAYLOR, Professor take. These courses include engineering science, design, sys-
LINCOLN D. CARR, Associate Professor tems, summer field session, and a capstone senior design se-
CHARLES G. DURFEE, III, Associate Professor quence culminating in a senior thesis.
TIMOTHY R. OHNO, Associate Professor
This unique blend of physics and engineering makes it
FREDERIC SARAZIN, Associate Professor
possible for the engineering physics graduate to work at the
LAWRENCE R. WIENCKE, Associate Professor
DAVID M. WOOD, Associate Professor interface between science and technology, where new discov-
ZHIGANG WU, Assistant Professor eries are continually being put to practice. While the engi-
TODD G. RUSKELL, Senior Lecturer neering physicist is at home applying existing technologies,
CHARLES A. STONE, IV, Senior Lecturer he or she is also capable of striking out in different directions
MATTHEW M. YOUNG, Senior Lecturer to develop new technologies. It is the excitement of being
ALEX T. FLOURNOY, Lecturer able to work at this cutting edge that makes the engineering
PATRICK B. KOHL, Lecturer physics degree attractive to many students.
H. VINCENT KUO, Lecturer
JOHN U. TREFNY, Professor Emeritus and President Emeritus Career paths of CSM engineering physics graduates vary
F. EDWARD CECIL, University Professor Emeritus widely, illustrating the flexibility inherent in the program.
JAMES T. BROWN, Professor Emeritus Approximately half of the graduating seniors go on to gradu-
JOHN A. DESANTO, Professor Emeritus ate school in physics or a closely related field of engineering.
JAMES A. McNEIL, Professor Emeritus Some go to medical, law, or other professional post-graduate
FRANKLIN D. SCHOWENGERDT, Professor Emeritus schools. Others find employment in fields as diverse as elec-
DON L. WILLIAMSON, Professor Emeritus tronics, semiconductor processing, aerospace, materials de-
F. RICHARD YEATTS, Professor Emeritus velopment, biomedical applications, nuclear energy, solar
WILLIAM B. LAW, Associate Professor Emeritus
energy, and geophysical exploration.
ARTHUR Y. SAKAKURA, Associate Professor Emeritus
MARK W. COFFEY, Research Professor The physics department maintains modern well-equipped
ALBERTO FRANCESCHETTI, Research Professor laboratories for general physics, modern physics, electronics,
DAVID S. GINLEY, Research Professor and advanced experimentation. There are research labora-
RUSSELL E. HOLLINGSWORTH, Research Professor tories for the study of condensed matter physics, surface
ZEEV SHAYER, Research Professor physics, materials science, optics, and nuclear physics, in-
PAUL S. STRADINS, Research Professor
cluding an NSF-funded laboratory for solar and electronic
JOSEPH D. BEACH, Research Associate Professor
materials processing. The department also maintains elec-
JAMES E. BERNARD, Research Associate Professor
P. DAVID FLAMMER, Research Assistant Professor tronic and machine shops.
FREDRICK E. GRAY, Research Assistant Professor Program Educational Objectives (Bachelor of
DANA C. OLSON, Research Assistant Professor Science in Engineering Physics)
VOICU POPESCU, Research Assistant Professor
In addition to contributing toward achieving the educa-
STEVE J. SMITH, Research Assistant Professor
JOHN M. YARBROUGH, Research Assistant Professor
tional objectives described in the CSM Graduate Profile and
the ABET Accreditation Criteria, the physics department
Program Description embraces the broad institutional educational objectives as
Engineering Physics summarized in the Graduate Profile. The additional engineer-
Physics is the most basic of all sciences and the foundation ing physics program-specific educational objectives are listed
of most of the science and engineering disciplines. As such, it below.
has always attracted those who want to understand nature at All engineering physics graduates must have the factual
its most fundamental level. Engineering Physics is not a spe- knowledge and other thinking skills necessary to con-
cialized branch of physics, but an interdisciplinary area struct an appropriate understanding of physical phe-
wherein the basic physics subject matter, which forms the nomena in an applied context.
backbone of any undergraduate physics degree, is taken fur- All engineering physics graduates must have the ability to
ther toward application to engineering. The degree is accred- communicate effectively.

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 Throughout their careers engineering physics graduates Minor and Area of Special Interest
should be able to function effectively and responsibly The department offers a Minor and Area of Special Inter-
in society. est for students not majoring in physics. The requirements
Five-year Combined Baccalaureate / Masters are as follows:
Degree Programs Area of Specialization: 12 sem. hrs. minimum (includes 3
The Physics Department, independently, and in collabora- semester hours of PHGN100 or 200)
tion with the Department of Metallurgical and Materials En- Minor: 18 sem. hrs. minimum (includes 3 semester hours
gineering, the Engineering Division, the Department of of PHGN100 or 200)
Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and the Nuclear Sci-
Two courses (one year) of modern physics:
ence and Engineering Program offers five-year programs in
PHGN300/310 Modern Physics I 3 sem. hrs. and
which students obtain an undergraduate degree in Engineer- PHGN320 Modern Physics II 4 sem. hrs.
ing Physics as well as a Masters Degree in Applied Physics,
an Engineering discipline, or Mathematics. There are four One course:
PHGN341 Thermal Physics 3 sem. hrs. or
engineering tracks, three physics tracks, and one mathemat-
PHGN350 Mechanics 4 sem. hrs. or
ics track. The first two lead to a Masters degree in Engineer-
PHGN361 Electromagnetism 3 sem. hrs.
ing with a mechanical or electrical specialty. Students in the
third track receive a Masters of Metallurgical and Materials Selected courses to complete the Minor: Upper division
Engineering with an electronic materials emphasis. Students and/or graduate (500-level) courses which form a logical
in the fourth track receive a Masters degree in Nuclear Engi- sequence in a specific field of study as determined in
neering. The Applied Physics tracks are in the areas of con- consultation with the Physics Department and the student’s
densed matter, applied optics, and applied nuclear physics. option department.
The Mathematics track emphasizes applied mathematics and Degree Requirements (Engineering Physics)
computational science and results in a Masters degree in Sophomore Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Mathematical and Computer Sciences. The programs empha- MATH213 Calculus for Scientists & Engn’rs III 4 4
size a strong background in fundamentals of science, in addi- PHGN200 Physics II 2 4 4.5
tion to practical experience within an applied physics, EPIC251 Design II 3 3
engineering, or mathematics discipline. Many of the under- SYGN200 Human Systems 3 3
PAGN201 Physical Education III 2 0.5
graduate electives of students involved in each track are
Total 15
specified. For this reason, students are expected to apply to
the program during the first semester of their sophomore year Sophomore Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
(in special cases late entry can be approved by the program MATH225 Differential Equations 3 3
MATH332 Linear Algebra 3 3
mentors). A 3.0 grade point average must be maintained to
DCGN210 Introduction to Thermodynamics 3 3
guarantee admission into the engineering and physics gradu- PHGN300/310 Physics III-Modern Physics I 3 3
ate programs. A 3.3 grade point average must be maintained PHGN215 Analog Electronics 3 3 4
to guarantee admission into the mathematics graduate pro- PAGN202 Physical Education IV 2 0.5
gram. Total 16.5
Students in the engineering tracks must complete a report
Summer Session lec. lab. sem.hrs.
or case study during the fifth year. Students in the physics
PHGN384 Summer Field Session (6 weeks) 6
and mathematics tracks must complete a master's thesis. Stu-
Total 6
dents in the nuclear engineering program can choose between
thesis and non-thesis options. The case study or thesis Junior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
PHGN315 Advanced Physics Lab I (WI) 1 3 2
should begin during the senior year as part of the Senior De-
PHGN311 Introduction to Math. Physics 3 3
sign experience. Participants must identify an engineering or LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective I 3 3
physics advisor as appropriate prior to their senior year who PHGN317 Digital Circuits 2 3 3
will assist in choosing an appropriate project and help coor- PHGN350 Intermediate Mechanics 4 4
dinate the senior design project with the case study or thesis Total 15
completed in the fifth year. Junior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Interested students can obtain additional information and PHGN361 Intermediate Electromagnetism 3 3
detailed curricula from the Physics Department or from the PHGN320 Modern Physics II 4 4
participating Engineering Departments. PHGN326 Advanced Physics Lab II (WI) 1 3 2
PHGN341 Thermal Physics 3 3
EBGN201 Principles of Economics 3 3
Total 15

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Senior Year Fall Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs. measurements, particularly the application of oscilloscopes
PHGN471 Senior Design Principles I (WI) 0.5 0.5 and computer based data acquisition. Topics covered include
PHGN481 Senior Design Practice I (WI) 6 2.5 circuit analysis, electrical power, diodes, transistors (FET
PHGN462 Electromag. Waves & Opt. Physics 3 3 and BJT), operational amplifiers, filters, transducers, and
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective II 3 3
integrated circuits. Laboratory experiments in the use of
Free Elective I 3 3
Free Elective II 3 3
basic electronics for physical measurements. Emphasis is
Total 15 on practical knowledge gained in the laboratory, including
prototyping, troubleshooting, and laboratory notebook style.
Senior Year Spring Semester lec. lab. sem.hrs.
Prerequisite: PHGN200. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 se-
PHGN472 Senior Design Principles II (WI) 0.5 0.5
PHGN482 Senior Design Practice II (WI) 6 2.5 mester hours.
LAIS/EBGN H&SS GenEd Restricted Elective III 3 3 PHGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Pilot course or special
Engineering Science Elective 3 3 topics course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department. Credit to
Free Elective III 3 3 be determined by instructor, maximum of 6 credit hours. Re-
Free Elective IV 3 3 peatable for credit under different titles.
Total 15
PHGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
Degree Total 130.5
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
Description of Courses member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
PHGN100. PHYSICS I - MECHANICS (I, II, S) A first ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
course in physics covering the basic principles of mechanics dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
using vectors and calculus. The course consists of a funda- Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
mental treatment of the concepts and applications of kine- credit.
matics and dynamics of particles and systems of particles, Junior Year
including Newton’s laws, energy and momentum, rotation, PHGN300. PHYSICS III-MODERN PHYSICS I (I, II, S)
oscillations, and waves. Prerequisite: MATH111 and concur- The third course in introductory physics for scientists and
rent enrollment in MATH112/122 or consent of instructor. 2 engineers including an introduction to the special theory of
hours lecture; 4 hours studio; 4.5 semester hours. Approved relativity, wave-particle duality, the Schroedinger equation,
for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer. Equiva- electrons in solids, nuclear structure and transmutations. Pre-
lency for GT-SC1. requisite: PHGN200; Concurrent enrollment in MATH225. 3
PHGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Pilot course or special hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
topics course. Prerequisite: Consent of Department. Credit to PHGN310. HONORS PHYSICS III-MODERN PHYSICS
be determined by instructor, maximum of 6 credit hours. Re- (II) A course parallel to PHGN300 but in which the subject
peatable for credit under different titles. matter is treated in greater depth. Registration is strongly rec-
PHGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- ommended for physics majors or those considering the physics
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty option, but is not required. Prerequisite: PHGN200 and con-
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- current enrollment in MATH225 or consent of instructor. 3
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen- hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the PHGN311. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for PHYSICS Demonstration of the unity of diverse topics such
credit. as mechanics, quantum mechanics, optics, and electricity
Sophomore Year and magnetism via the techniques of linear algebra, complex
PHGN200. PHYSICS II-ELECTROMAGNETISM AND variables, Fourier transforms, and vector calculus. Prerequi-
OPTICS (I, II, S) Continuation of PHGN100. Introduction site: PHGN300/310, MATH225, and MATH332 or consent
to the fundamental laws and concepts of electricity and mag- of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
netism, electromagnetic devices, electromagnetic behavior PHGN315. ADVANCED PHYSICS LAB I (I) (WI) Intro-
of materials, applications to simple circuits, electromagnetic duction to laboratory measurement techniques as applied to
radiation, and an introduction to optical phenomena. Prerequi- modern physics experiments. Experiments from optics and
site: Grade of C or higher in PHGN100, concurrent enroll- atomic physics. A writing-intensive course with laboratory
ment in MATH213/223. 2 hours lecture; 4 hours studio; 4.5 and computer design projects based on applications of mod-
semester hours. ern physics. Prerequisite: PHGN300/310 or consent of in-
PHGN215 ANALOG ELECTRONICS (II) Introduction to structor. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab; 2 semester hours.
analog devices used in modern electronics and basic topics in
electrical engineering. Introduction to methods of electronics

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PHGN317. SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUITS- DIGITAL (I) potentials; Maxwell relations; phase transformations. Ele-
Introduction to digital devices used in modern electronics. mentary kinetic theory. An introduction to quantum statistics.
Topics covered include logic gates, flip-flops, timers, coun- Prerequisite: DCGN209 or 210 and PHGN311. 3 hours lec-
ters, multiplexing, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog de- ture; 3 semester hours.
vices. Emphasis is on practical circuit design and assembly. PHGN350. INTERMEDIATE MECHANICS (I) Begins
Prerequisite: PHGN215. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 3 se- with an intermediate treatment of Newtonian mechanics and
mester hours. continues through an introduction to Hamilton’s principle
PHGN320 MODERN PHYSICS II: BASICS OF QUANTUM and Hamiltonian and Lagrangian dynamics. Includes systems
MECHANICS (II) Introduction to the Schroedinger theory of particles, linear and driven oscillators, motion under a
of quantum mechanics. Topics include Schroedinger’s equa- central force, two-particle collisions and scattering, motion
tion, quantum theory of measurement, the uncertainty princi- in non-inertial reference frames and dynamics of rigid bodies.
ple, eigenfunctions and energy spectra, anular momentum, Prerequisite: PHGN200. Co-requisite: PHGN311. 4 hours lec-
perturbation theory, and the treatment of identical particles. ture; 4 semester hours.
Example applications taken from atomic, molecular, solid PHGN361. INTERMEDIATE ELECTROMAGNETISM (II)
state or nuclear systems. Prerequisites: PHGN300/310 and Theory and application of the following: static electric and
PHGN311. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours. magnetic fields in free space, dielectric materials, and mag-
PHGN324. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY AND netic materials; steady currents; scalar and vector potentials;
ASTROPHYSICS (II) Celestial mechanics; Kepler’s laws Gauss’ law and Laplace’s equation applied to boundary
and gravitation; solar system and its contents; electromagnetic value problems; Ampere’s and Faraday’s laws. Prerequisite:
radiation and matter; stars: distances, magnitudes, spectral PHGN200 and PHGN311. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
classification, structure, and evolution. Variable and unusual PHGN384. APPARATUS DESIGN (S) Introduction to the
stars, pulsars and neutron stars, supernovae, black holes, and design of engineering physics apparatus. Concentrated indi-
models of the origin and evolution of the universe. Prerequi- vidual participation in the design of machined and fabricated
site: PHGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. system components, vacuum systems, electronics and com-
PHGN326. ADVANCED PHYSICS LAB II (II) (WI) Con- puter interfacing systems. Supplementary lectures on safety
tinuation of PHGN315. A writing-intensive course which and laboratory techniques. Visits to regional research facili-
expands laboratory experiments to include nuclear and solid ties and industrial plants. Prerequisite: PHGN300/310,
state physics. Prerequisite: PHGN315. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours PHGN215. Available in 4 or 6 credit hour blocks in the sum-
lab; 2 semester hours. mer session usually following the sophomore year. The ma-
PHGN333/BELS333. INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHYSICS chine shop component also may be available in a 2-hour
(II) This course is designed to show the application of block during the academic year. Total of 6 credit hours re-
physics to biology. It will assess the relationships between quired for the Engineering Physics option. Repeatable for
sequence structure and function in complex biological net- credit to a maximum of 6 hours.
works and the interfaces between physics, chemistry, biology PHGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Pilot course or special
and medicine. Topics include: biological membranes, biolog- topics course. Prerequisites: Consent of department. Credit to
ical mechanics and movement, neural networks, medical im- be determined by instructor, maximum of 6 credit hours. Re-
aging basics including optical methods, MRI, isotopic tracers peatable for credit under different titles.
and CT, biomagnetism and pharmacokinetics. Prerequisites: PHGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re-
PHGN 200 and BELS301/ESGN301, or permission of the search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
instructor, 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub-
PHGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I, II, S) Super- ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Indepen-
vised, full-time, engineering-related employment for a con- dent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the
tinuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second credit.
semester sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point Senior Year
average of at least 2.00. 1 to 3 semester hours. Repeatable PHGN401. THEORETICAL PHYSICS SEMINAR (I,II).
up to 3 credit hours. Students will attend the weekly theoretical physics seminar.
PHGN341. THERMAL PHYSICS (II) An introduction to Students will be responsible for presentation and discussion.
statistical physics from the quantum mechanical point of Corequisite: PHGN300/310. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.
view. The microcanonical and canonical ensembles. Heat,
work and the laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic

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PHGN419. PRINCIPLES OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS. alent by instructor’s permission. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
Review of the solar resource and components of solar irradi- hours.
ance; principles of photovoltaic devices and photovoltaic PHGN450. COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS Introduction to
system design; photovoltaic electrical energy production and numerical methods for analyzing advanced physics prob-
cost analysis of photovoltaic systems relative to fossil fuel al- lems. Topics covered include finite element methods, analy-
ternatives; introduction to concentrated photovoltaic systems sis of scaling, efficiency, errors, and stability, as well as a
and manufacturing methods for wafer-based and thin film survey of numerical algorithms and packages for analyzing
photovoltaic panels. Prerequisite: PHGN200 and MATH225. algebraic, differential, and matrix systems. The numerical
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. methods are introduced and developed in the analysis of ad-
PHGN422. NUCLEAR PHYSICS Introduction to subatomic vanced physics problems taken from classical physics, astro-
(particle and nuclear) phenomena. Characterization and sys- physics, electromagnetism, solid state, and nuclear physics.
tematics of particle and nuclear states; symmetries; introduc- Prerequisites: Introductory-level knowledge of C, Fortran, or
tion and systematics of the electromagnetic, weak, and strong Basic; PHGN311. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
interactions; systematics of radioactivity; liquid drop and PHGN462. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND OPTICAL
shell models; nuclear technology. Prerequisite: PHYSICS (I) Solutions to the electromagnetic wave equa-
PHGN300/310. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. tion are studied, including plane waves, guided waves, re-
PHGN424. ASTROPHYSICS A survey of fundamental as- fraction, interference, diffraction and polarization; applications
pects of astrophysical phenomena, concentrating on measure- in optics; imaging, lasers, resonators and wave guides. Pre-
ments of basic stellar properties such as distance, luminosity, requisite: PHGN361. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
spectral classification, mass, and radii. Simple models of PHGN466. MODERN OPTICAL ENGINEERING Provides
stellar structure evolution and the associated nuclear students with a comprehensive working knowledge of optical
processes as sources of energy and nucleosynthesis. Introduc- system design that is sufficient to address optical problems
tion to cosmology and physics of standard big-bang models. found in their respective disciplines. Topics include paraxial
Prerequisite: PHGN300/310. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester optics, imaging, aberration analysis, use of commercial ray
hours. tracing and optimization, diffraction, linear systems and opti-
PHGN435/ChEN435/ChEN535/PHGN535/MLGN535. IN- cal transfer functions, detectors and optical system examples.
TERDISCIPLINARY MICROELECTRONICS Prerequisite: PHGN462 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
PROCESSING LABORATORY Application of science and ture; 3 semester hours.
engineering principles to the design, fabrication, and testing PHGN471. SENIOR DESIGN PRINCIPLES (I) (WI) The
of microelectronic devices. Emphasis on specific unit opera- first of a two semester sequence covering the principles of
tions and the interrelation among processing steps. Prerequi- project design. Class sessions cover effective team organiza-
sites: Senior standing in PHGN, CHGN, MTGN, or EGGN. tion, project planning, time management, literature research
Consent of instructor. 1.5 hours lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 semes- methods, record keeping, fundamentals of technical writing,
ter hours. professional ethics, project funding and intellectual property.
PHGN440/MLGN502. SOLID STATE PHYSICS An ele- Prerequisite: PHGN384 and PHGN326. Co-requisite:
mentary study of the properties of solids including crystalline PHGN481. 1 hour lecture in 7 class sessions; 0.5 semester
structure and its determination, lattice vibrations, electrons in hours.
metals, and semiconductors. (Graduate students in physics PHGN472. SENIOR DESIGN PRINCIPLES (II) (WI) Con-
may register only for PHGN440.) Prerequisite: PHGN320. tinuation of PHGN471. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. PHGN326. Co-requisite: PHGN482. 1 hour lecture in 7 class
PHGN441/MLGN522. SOLID STATE PHYSICS sessions; 0.5 semester hours.
APPLICATIONS AND PHENOMENA Continuation of PHGN480. LASER PHYSICS (I) Theory and application of
PHGN440/MLGN502 with an emphasis on applications of the following: Gaussian beams, optical cavities and wave
the principles of solid state physics to practical properties of guides, atomic radiation, detection of radiation, laser oscilla-
materials including: optical properties, superconductivity, di- tion, nonlinear optics and ultrafast pulses. Prerequisite:
electric properties, magnetism, noncrystalline structure, and
interfaces. (Graduate students in physics may register only for
PHGN441.) Prerequisite: PHGN440 or MLGN502, or equiv-

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PHGN320. Co-requisite: PHGN462. 3 hours lecture;
3 semester hours. Bioengineering and Life
PHGN481. SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (I) (WI) The first Sciences (BELS)
of a two semester program covering the full spectrum of Minors and Areas of Special Interest Only
project design, drawing on all of the student's previous JAMES F. ELY, Professor and BELS Director
course work. At the beginning of the first semester, the stu- JOEL M. BACH, Associate Professor and BELS Assistant Director
dent selects a research project in consultation with the Senior Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry
Design Oversight Committee (SDOC) and the Project Men- DANIEL KNAUSS, Professor and Department Head
tor. The objectives of the project are given to the student in KENT J. VOORHEES, Professor
broad outline form. The student then designs the entire proj- KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, Associate Professor
ect, including any or all of the following elements as appro- JAMES F. RANVILLE, Associate Professor
priate: literature search, specialized apparatus or algorithms, KIM R. WILLIAMS, Associate Professor
block-diagram electronics, computer data acquisition and/or DAVID T. WU, Associate Professor
MATTHEW C. POSEWITZ, Assistant Professor
analysis, sample materials, and measurement and/or analysis
sequences. The course culminates in a formal interim written Department of Chemical Engineering
DAVID W. M. MARR, Professor and Head
report. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and PHGN326. Co-requisite:
JAMES F. ELY, Professor
PHGN471. 6 hour lab; 2.5 semester hours.
ANNETTE L. BUNGE, Professor Emerita
PHGN482. SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (II) (WI) Contin- JOHN R. DORGAN, Professor
uation of PHGN481. The course culminates in a formal writ- C. MARK MAUPIN, Assistant Professor
ten report and poster. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and KEITH B. NEEVES, Assistant Professor
PHGN326. Co-requisite: PHGN472. 6 hour lab; 2.5 semester AMADEU SUM, Assistant Professor
hours. NING WU, Assistant Professor
HUGH KING, Senior Lecturer
PHGN491. HONORS SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (I) CYNTHIA NORRGRAN, Lecturer
(WI) Individual work on an advanced research topic that in- PAUL OGG, Lecturer
volves more challenging demands than a regular senior de- Division of Engineering
sign project. Honors students will devote more time to their TERRY PARKER, Professor and Division Director
project, and will produce an intermediate report in a more ad- JOEL M. BACH, Associate Professor
vanced format. Prerequisite: PHGN384 and PHGN326. WILLIAM A. HOFF, Associate Professor
Corequisite: PHGN471. 7.5 hour lab; 2.5 semester hours. ANTHONY J. PETRELLA, Assistant Professor

PHGN492. HONORS SENIOR DESIGN PRACTICE (II) Division of Environmental Science and Engineering
JOHN MCCRAY, Professor and Director
(WI) Continuation of PHGN481 or PHGN491. The course
RONALD R. H. COHEN, Associate Professor
culminates in a formal written report and poster. The report
LINDA A. FIGUEROA, Associate Professor
may be in the form of a manuscript suitable for submission to JUNKO MUNAKATA MARR, Associate Professor
a professional journal. Prerequisite: PHGN481 or JOHN R. SPEAR, Assistant Professor
PHGN491. Corequisite: PHGN472. 7.5 hour lab; 2.5 semes-
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
ter hours. JOHN D. HUMPHREY, Associate Professor and Head
PHGN497. SUMMER PROGRAMS MURRAY W. HITZMAN, Professor: Charles Franklin Fogarty Dis-
tinguished Chair in Economic Geology
PHGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS (I, II) Pilot course or special
topics course. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Credit to JDivision of Liberal Arts and International Studies
be determined by instructor, maximum of 6 credit hours. Re- CARL MITCHAM, Professor
peatable for credit under different titles. ARTHUR B. SACKS, Professor and Director, McBride Honors
Program
PHGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual TINA L. GIANQUITTO, Associate Professor
research or special problem projects supervised by a faculty JASON DELBORNE, Assistant Professor
member, student and instructor agree on a subject matter, SANDRA WOODSON, Lecturer
content, deliverables, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Inde- Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
pendent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the DINESH MEHTA, Professor
Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for MAHADEVAN GANESH, Professor
credit. WILLIAM C. NAVIDI, Professor
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
JOHN J. MOORE, Trustees Professor
IVAR E. REIMANIS, Professor
REED AYERS, Assistant Professor
HONGUIN LIANG, Assistant Professor

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Department of Physics BELS321 Introduction to Genetics
THOMAS E. FURTAK, Professor and Department Head BELS402 Cell Biology and Physiology
JEFF SQUIER, Professor BELS404 Anatomy and Physiology
CHGN428 Biochemistry I
Programs Offered: CHGN462/CHGC562/ESGN580 Microbiology & the Environment
Minor in Bioengineering and Life Sciences CHGN563/CHGC563/ESGN582 Environmental Microbiology Lab
Area of Special Interest in Bioengineering and Life Sciences BELS-approved Elective courses (including, but not limited to):
Program Description BELS320/LAIS320 Introduction to Ethics
BELS333/PHGN333 Introduction to Biophysics
The interdisciplinary program in Bioengineering and Life
BELS350 Honors Undergraduate Research
Sciences (BELS) is administered by the Chemical Engineer-
BELS351 Honors Undergraduate Research
ing Department. Participating departments (listed above) are BELS398 Special Topics in Bioengineering and Life Sciences
represented on the Curriculum and Research Committee, BELS415/ChEN415 Polymer Science and Technology
which is responsible for the delivery and new course devel- BELS450 Honors Undergraduate Research
opment for the program. BELS451 Honors Undergraduate Research
The mission of the BELS program is to offer Minors and BELS325/EGGN325 Intro to Biomedical Engineering
BELS425/EGGN425 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
Areas of Special Interest (ASI) at the undergraduate level,
BELS427/EGGN427 Prosthetic and Implant Engineering
and support areas of specialization at the graduate level, as BELS428/EGGN428 Computational Biomechanics
well as to enable research opportunities for CSM students in BELS430/EGGN430 Biomedical Instrumentation
bioengineering and the life sciences. BELS433/MATH433 Mathematical Biology
Bioengineering and the Life Sciences (BELS) are becom- BELS453/EGGN453 Wastewater Engineering
ing increasingly significant in fulfilling the role and mission BELS470/CHEN470 Intro to Microfluidics
BELS498 Special Topics in Bioengineering and Life Sciences
of the Colorado School of Mines. Many intellectual frontiers
BELS525/ EGGN Musculoskeletal Biomechanics
within the fields of environment, energy, materials, and their
BELS527/EGGN527 Prosthetic and Implant Engineering
associated fields of science and engineering , are being BELS528/EGGN528 Computational Biomechanics
driven by advances in the biosciences and the application of BELS530/EGGN530 Biomedical Instrumentation
engineering to living processes. BELS541/ESGN541 Biochemical Treatment Processes
CHGN422 Polymer Chemistry Laboratory
Program Requirements:
CHGN508 Analytical Spectroscopy
Minor in Bioengineering and Life Sciences:
MLGN523 Applied Surface & Solution Chem.
The Minor in BELS requires a minimum of 18 semester ESGN401 Fundamentals of Ecology
hours of acceptable coursework, as outlined under the Re- BELS544/ESGN544 Aquatic Toxicology
quired Curriculum section which follows. BELS545/ESGN545 Environmental Toxicology
The Area of Special Interest (ASI) in BELS requires a BELS596/ESGN596 Molecular Environmental Biotechnology
minimum of 12 semester hours of acceptable coursework, as ESGN586 Microbiology of Engineered Environmental Systems
*CHGN221 Organic Chemistry I
outlined under the Required Curriculum section which fol-
*CHGN222 Organic Chemistry II
lows.
BELS570/MTGN570/MLGN570 Intro to Biocompatibility
Enrollments in the BELS Minor and ASI are approved by
the Director or Associate Director, who monitor progress and Premedical Students
completion. While medical college admissions requirements vary, most
require a minimum of:
Required Curriculum:
Both the Minor and the ASI require one core course (three two semesters of General Chemistry with lab
semester hours). The minor requires at least six additional two semesters of Organic Chemistry with lab
credit hours from the Basic Life Science course list, and two semesters of Calculus
additional BELS-approved courses to make up a total of at two semesters of Calculus-based Physics
least 18 credit hours. The ASI requires at least three addi- two semesters of English Literature and Composition
tional credit hours from the Life Science course list, and two semesters of General Biology with lab.
additional BELS-approved courses to make up a total of at CSM currently offers all of these requirements. CSM also
least 12 credit hours. has a premedical student society. See
Core Course: http://stulife.mines.edu/premed for more information.
BELS301 General Biology I *Note: Only three hours of Organic Chemistry course
Basic Life Science courses: credit may be applied toward the BELS minor or ASI. Gen-
BELS303 General Biology II eral rules for Minor Programs and Areas of Special Interest
BELS311 General Biology I Laboratory are on page 35 of this Bulletin, Note, however, that due to
BELS313 General Biology II Laboratory the interdisciplinary nature of the BELS minor and ASI pro-
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grams, there is no restriction on the number of credit hours BELS320/LAIS320 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS A gen-
that may be taken in the student's degree grantling depart- eral introduction to ethics that explores its analytic and his-
ment, provided that the course carries a BELS course number torical traditions. Reference will commonly be made to one
and is not required by the degree program for graduation. or more significant texts by such moral philosophers as Plato,
Aristotle, Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Kant, John Stuart
Description of Courses
Mill, and others. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200.
BELS101 BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYS- 3 hours lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours.
TEMS (I,II) This course presents the basic principles and
BELS321. INTRO TO GENETICS (II) A study of the mech-
properties of biological and environmental systems. It con-
anisms by which biological information is encoded, stored,
siders the chemistry of life and the structure and function of
and transmitted, including Mendelian genetics, molecular ge-
cells and organisms. Concepts related to physiology, energet-
netics, chromosome structure and rearrangement, cytogenet-
ics, and genetics are introduced. The fundamentals of envi-
ics, and population genetics. Prerequisite: General biology I
ronmental science are presented and we consider how
or equivalent. 3 hours lecture + 3 hours laboratory; 4 semes-
organisms interact with each other and with their environ-
ter hours.
ment and discuss the possibilities and problems of these in-
teractions. Basic engineering principles of thermodynamics, BELS325/EGGN325. INTRO TO BIOMEDICAL ENGI-
kinetics, mass balance, transport phenomena and material NEERING (I) The application of engineering principles and
science are presented and applied to biological systems. techniques to the human body presents many unique chal-
4 semester hours lenges. Biomedical Engineering is a diverse, seemingly all-
encompassing field that includes such areas as biomechanics,
BELS301. GENERAL BIOLOGY I (I, II) This is the first
bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, and rehabilitation.
semester of an introductory course in Biology. Emphasis is
This course is intended to provide an introduction to, and
placed on the methods of science; structural, molecular, and
overview of, Biomedical Engineering. 3 hours lecture;
energetic basis of cellular activities; genetic variability and
3 semester hours.
evolution; diversity and life processes in plants and animals;
and, principles of ecology. Prerequisite: None. 3 hours lec- BELS333/PHGN333. INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHYSICS
ture; 3 hours semester hours. This course is designed to show the application of physics to
biology. It will assess the relationships between sequence
BELS311. GENERAL BIOLOGY I LABORATORY(I, II)
structure and function in complex biological networks and the
This Course provides students with laboratory exercises that
interfaces between physics, chemistry, biology and medicine.
complement lectures given in BELS301, the first semester
Topics include: biological membranes, biological mechanics
introductory course in Biology. Emphasis is placed on the
and movement, neural networks, medical imaging basics in-
methods of science; structural, molecular, and energetic
cluding optical methods, MRI, isotopic tracers and CT, bio-
basis of cellular activities; genetic variability and evolution;
magnetism and pharmacokinetics. Prerequisites: PHGN 200
diversity and life processes in plants and animals; and, prin-
and BELS301, or permission of the instructor. 3 hours lecture,
ciples of ecology. Co-requisite or Prerequisite:
3 semester hours.
EGGN/BELS301 or equivalent. 3 hours laboratory; 1 semes-
ter hour. BELS350. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (I)
Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite:
BELS303. GENERAL BIOLOGY II (I, II) This is the con-
junior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
tinuation of General Biology I. Emphasis is placed on an ex-
amination of organisms as the products of evolution. The BELS351. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
diversity of life forms will be explored. Special attention will (II) Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequi-
be given to the vertebrate body (organs, tissues, and systems) site: junior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester
and how it functions. Prerequisite: General Biology I, or hours.
equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. BELS398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING AND
BELS313. GENERAL BIOLOGY II LABORATORY (I, II) LIFE SCIENCES Pilot course or special topics course.
This Course provides students with laboratory exercises that Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and
complement lectures given in BELS303, the second semester student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequi-
introductory course in Biology. Emphasis is placed on an ex- site: Instructor consent. Variable credit: 1 to 6 credit hours.
amination of organisms as the products of evolution. The di- Repeatable for credit under different titles.
versity of life forms will be explored. Special attention will BELS402. CELL BIOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY (II) An
be given to the vertebrate body (organs, tissues and systems) introduction to the morphological, biochemical, and biophys-
and how it functions. Co-requisite or Prerequisite: BELS303 ical properties of cells and their significance in the life
or equivalent. 3 hours laboratory; 1 semester hour. processes. Prerequisite: General Biology I, or equivalent. 3
hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

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BELS404. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (II) This tion and validation of computational techniques. Clinical ap-
course will cover the basics of human anatomy and physiol- plication of biomechanical modeling tools is highlighted and
ogy. We will discuss the gross and microscopic anatomy and impact on patient quality of life is demonstrated. Prerequi-
the physiology of the major organ systems. Where possible sites: EGGN413 Computer Aided Engineering,
we will integrate discussions of disease processes and intro- EGGN325/BELS325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineer-
duce reliant biomedical engineering concepts. Prerequisite: ing. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
General Biology I or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 BELS430/EGGN430. BIOMEDICAL
semester hours. INSTRUMENTATION (I) The acquisition, processing, and
BELS415/ChEN415. POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECH- interpretation of biological signals presents many unique
NOLOGY Chemistry and thermodynamics of polymers and challenges to the Biomedical Engineer. This course is in-
polymer solutions. Reaction engineering of polymerization. tended to provide students with an introduction to, and appre-
Characterization techniques based on solution properties. ciation for, many of these challenges. At the end of the
Materials science of polymers in varying physical states. Pro- semester, students should have a working knowledge of the
cessing operations for polymeric materials and use in separa- special considerations necessary to gathering and analyzing
tions. Prerequisite: CHGN211, MATH225, ChEN357, or biological signal data. Prerequisites: EGGN250 MEL I,
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. DCGN381 Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electronics,
BELS425/EGGN425. MUSCULOSKELETAL BIO- and Power, EGGN325/BELS425 Introduction to Biomedical
MECHANICS (II) This course is intended to provide engi- Engineering (or permission of instructor). 3 hours lecture; 3
neering students with an introduction to musculoskeletal semester hours.
biomechanics. At the end of the semester, students should BELS433/MATH433. MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY (I)
have a working knowledge of the special considerations nec- This course will discuss methods for building and solving
essary to apply engineering principles to the human body. both continuous and discrete mathematical models. These
The course will focus on the biomechanics of injury since methods will be applied to population dynamics, epidemic
understanding injury will require developing an understand- spread, pharmacokinetics and modeling of physiologic sys-
ing of normal biomechanics. Prerequisites: DCGN421 Statics, tems. Modern Control Theory will be introduced and used to
EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials, EGGN325/BELS325 model living systems. Some concepts related to self-organiz-
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (or instructor per- ing systems will be introduced. Prerequisite: MATH225.
mission). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
BELS427/EGGN427. PROSTHETIC AND IMPLANT EN- BELS450. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (I)
GINEERING (I) Prosthetics and implants for the muscu- Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite:
loskeletal and other systems of the human body are senior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
becoming increasingly sophisticated. From simple joint re- BELS45I. HONORS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (II)
placements to myoelectric limb replacements and functional Scholarly research of an independent nature. Prerequisite:
electrical stimulation, the engineering opportunities continue senior standing, consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours.
to expand. This course builds on musculoskeletal biome-
chanics and other BELS courses to provide engineering stu- BELS453/EGGN453. WASTEWATER ENGINEERING (I)
dents with an introduction to prosthetics and implants for the The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the fun-
musculoskeletal system. At the end of the semester, students damental phenomena involved in wastewater treatment
should have a working knowledge of the challenges and spe- processes (theory) and the engineering approaches used in
cial considerations necessary to apply engineering principles designing such processes (design). This course will focus on
to augmentation or replacement in the musculoskeletal sys- the physical, chemical and biological processes applied to
tem. Prerequisites: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics liquid wastes of municipal origin. Treatment objectives will
(EGGN/BELS425 or EGGN/BELS525) 3 hours lecture; be discussed as the driving force for wastewater treatment.
3 semester hours. Prerequisite: ESGN353 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
ture; 3 semester hours.
BELS428/EGGN428. COMPUTATIONAL BIOMECHAN-
ICS (I) Computational Biomechanics provides and introduc- BELS470/CHEN470. (I) INTRODUCTION TO MI-
tion to the application of computer simulation to solve some CROFLUIDICS This course introduces the basic principles
fundamental problems in biomechanics and bioengineering. and applications of microfluidic systems. Concepts related to
Musculoskeletal mechanics, medical image reconstruction, microscale fluid mechanics, transport, physics, and biology
hard and soft tissue modeling, joint mechanics, and inter-sub- are presented. To gain familiarity with small-scale systems,
ject variability will be considered. An emphasis will be students are provided with the opportunity to design, fabri-
placed on understanding the limitations of the computer cate, and test a simple microfluidic device. Prerequisites:
model as a predictive tool and the need for rigorous verifica- CHEN307 (or equivalent) and DCGN210 (or equivalent) or
permission of instructor. 3 semester hours.

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BELS497. SUMMER PROGRAMS BELS530/EGGN530. BIOMEDICAL
BELS498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOENGINEERING AND INSTRUMENTATION (I) The acquisition, processing, and
LIFE SCIENCES Pilot course or special topics course. Top- interpretation of biological signals presents many unique
ics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and stu- challenges to the Biomedical Engineer. This course is in-
dent(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: tended to provide students with the knowledge to understand,
Instructor consent. Variable credit: 1 to 6 credit hours. Re- appreciate, and address these challenges. At the end of the se-
peatable for credit under different titles. mester, students should have a working knowledge of the
special considerations necessary to gathering and analyzing
BELS525/EGGN525. MUSCULOSKELETAL BIO- biological signal data. Prerequisites: EGGN250 MEL I,
MECHANICS (II) This course is intended to provide gradu- DCGN381 Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electronics,
ate engineering students with an introduction to and Power, EGGN325/BELS325 Introduction to Biomedical
musculoskeletal biomechanics. At the end of the semester, Engineering (or permission of instructor). 3 hours lecture; 3
students should have a working knowledge of the special semester hours.
considerations necessary to apply engineering principles to
the human body. The course will focus on the biomechanics BELS541/ESGN541. BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENT
of injury since understanding injury will require developing PROCESSES The analysis and design of biochemical
an understanding of normal biomechanics. Prerequisites: processes used to transform pollutants are investigated in
DCGN241 Statics, EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials, this course. Suspended growth, attached growth, and porous
EGGN325/BELS325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineer- media systems will be analyzed. Common biochemical oper-
ing (or instructor permission). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester ations used for water, wastewater, and sludge treatment will
hours. be discussed. Biochemical systems for organic oxidation and
fermentation and inorganic oxidation and reduction will be
BELS527/EGGN527. PROSTHETIC AND IMPLANT EN- presented. Prerequisites: ESGN504 or consent of the instruc-
GINEERING (I) Prosthetics and implants for the muscu- tor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
loskeletal and other systems of the human body are
becoming increasingly sophisticated. From simple joint re- BELS570/MTGN570/MLGN570. INTRO TO BIOCOM-
placements to myoelectric limb replacements and functional PATIBILITY Material biocompatibility is a function of tis-
electrical stimulation, the engineering opportunities continue sue/implant mechanics, implant morphology and surface
to expand. This course builds on musculoskeletal biome- chemistry. The interaction of the physiologic environment
chanics and other BELS courses to provide engineering stu- with a material is present at each of these levels, with sub-
dents with an introduction to prosthetics and implants for the jects including material mechanical/structural matching to
musculoskeletal system. At the end of the semester, students surrounding tissues, tissue responses to materials (inflamma-
should have a working knowledge of the challenges and spe- tion, immune response), anabolic cellular responses and tis-
cial considerations necessary to apply engineering principles sue engineering of new tissues on scaffold materials. This
to augmentation or replacement in the musculoskeletal sys- course is intended for senior level undergraduates and first
tem. Prerequisites: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics year graduate students. Prerequisites: BELS301 or equiva-
(EGGN/BELS425 or EGGN/BELS525) 3 hours lecture; lent, or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
3 semester hours. hours.

EGGN528. COMPUTATIONAL BIOMECHANICS (I) CHGN422. INTRO TO POLYMER CHEMISTRY

Computational Biomechanics provides and introduction to LABORATORY (I) Prerequisites: CHGN221. 3 hours lab;
the application of computer simulation to solve some funda- 1 semester hour.
mental problems in biomechanics and bioengineering. Mus- CHGN428. BIOCHEMISTRY I (I) Introductory study of the
culoskeletal mechanics, medical image reconstruction, hard major molecules of biochemistry: amino acids, proteins, en-
and soft tissue modeling, joint mechanics, and inter-subject zymes, nucleic acids, lipids, and saccharides- their structure,
variability will be considered. An emphasis will be placed on chemistry, biological function, and biosynthesis. Stresses
understanding the limitations of the computer model as a pre- bioenergetics and the cell as a biological unit of organization.
dictive tool and the need for rigorous verification and valida- Discussion of classical genetics, molecular genetics, and pro-
tion of computational techniques. Clinical application of tein synthesis. Prerequisite: CHGN221 or permission of in-
biomechanical modeling tools is highlighted and impact on structor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
patient quality of life is demonstrated. Prerequisites: CHGN462/CHGC562/ESGN580. MICROBIOLOGY &
EGGN413 Computer Aided Engineering, THE ENVIRONMENT This course will cover the basic fun-
EGGN325/BELS325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineer- damentals of microbiology, such as structure and function of
ing. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. procaryotic versus eucaryotic cells; viruses; classification of
microorganisms; microbial metabolism, energetics, genetics,
growth and diversity, microbial interactions with plants, ani-

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mals, and other microbes. Additional topics covered will in- organic chemistry or consent of the instructor. 3 hours lec-
clude various aspects of environmental microbiology such as ture; 3 semester hours.
global biogeochemical cycles, bioleaching, bioremediation, CHGN563/ESGN582. MICROBIOLOGY AND THE
and wastewater treatment. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor ENVIRONMENT LAB. (I) An introduction to the microor-
3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. Offered in alternate years. ganisms of major geochemical importance, as well as those
CHGN508. ANALYTICAL SPECTROSCOPY (II) Detailed of primary importance in water pollution and waste treat-
study of classical and modern spectroscopic methods; em- ment. Microbes and sedimentation, microbial leaching of
phasis on instrumentation and application to analytical chem- metals from ores, acid mine water pollution, and the micro-
istry problems. Topics include: UV-visible spectroscopy, bial ecology of marine and freshwater habitats are covered.
infrared spectroscopy, fluorescence and phosphorescence, Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours
Raman spectroscopy, arc and spark emission spectroscopy, lab; 2 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
flame methods, nephelometry and turbidimetry, reflectance ESGN401. FUNDAMENTALS OF ECOLOGY (II). Biolog-
methods, Fourier transform methods in spectroscopy, photo- ical and ecological principles discussed and industrial
acoustic spectroscopy, rapid-scanning spectroscopy. Pre- examples of their use given. Analysis of ecosystem processes,
requisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester such as erosion, succession, and how these processes relate
hours. Offered alternate years. to engineering activities, including engineering design and
MLGN532. APPLIED SURFACE & SOLUTION plant operation. Criteria and performance standards analyzed
CHEMISTRY. (I) Solution and surface chemistry of impor- for facility siting, pollution control, and mitigation of impacts.
tance in mineral and metallurgical operations. Prerequisite: North American ecosystems analyzed. Concepts of forestry,
Consent of department. 3 semester hours. (Fall of even years range, and wildlife management integrated as they apply to
only.) all of the above. Three to four weekend trips will be arranged
BELS544/ESGN544. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY (II)  during the semester. 3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours.
An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances on ESGN586. MICROBIOLOGY OF ENGINEERED
aquatic organisms, communities, and ecosystems. Topics in- ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (l) Applications of micro-
clude general toxicological principles, water quality standards, bial physiological processes to engineered and human-im-
quantitative structure-activity relationships, single species and pacted systems for the purpose of achieving environmentally
community-level toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and desirable results. Topics include microbial identification and
career opportunities. The course includes hands-on experience enumeration, biofilms in engineered systems, industrial fer-
with toxicity testing and subsequent data reduction. Prerequi- mentations and respirations, biodegradation and bioremediation
site: none. 2.5 hours lecture; 1 hour lab; 3 semester hours. of organic and inorganic contaminants, wastewater micro-
BELS545/ESGN545. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY biology, renewable energy generation, and agricultural biotech-
(II) Introduction to general concepts of ecology, biochem- nology. Prerequisite: CHGC562 or equivalent, or enrollment
istry, and toxicology. The introductory material will provide in an ESE program. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
a foundation for understanding why, and to what extent, a CHGN221. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (I) Structure, prop-
variety of products and by-products of advanced industrial- erties, and reactions of the important classes of organic com-
ized societies are toxic. Classes of substances to be examined pounds, introduction to reaction mechanisms. Laboratory
include metals, coal, petroleum products, organic compounds, exercises including synthesis, product purification and char-
pesticides, radioactive materials, and others. Prerequisite: acterization. Prerequisite: CHGN124, CHGN126. 3 hours
none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.
BELS596/ESGN596. MOLECULAR ENVIRONMENTAL CHGN222. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (II) Continuation of
BIOTECHNOLOGY (l) Applications of recombinant DNA CHGN221. Prerequisite: CHGN221. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours
technology to the development of enzymes and organisms lab; 4 semester hours.
used for environmentally friendly industrial purposes. Topics
include genetic engineering technology, biocatalysis of
industrial processes by extremozymes, dye synthesis,
biodegradation of aromatic compounds and chlorinated sol-
vents, biosynthesis of polymers and fuels, and agricultural
biotechnology. Prerequisite: introductory microbiology and

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Energy Minor regional and worldwide.

Minor and Area of Special Interest Only 2. Students will develop depth or breadth in their scientific
TIMOTHY R. OHNO, Associate Professor of Physics and Director and engineering understanding of energy technology.
Department of Chemical Engineering
ANDREW M. HERRING, Associate Professor 3. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of energy
JOHN M. PERSICHETTI, Lecturer science and technology to societal problems requiring
economic, scientific, and technical analysis and
Division of Economics and Business innovation, while working in a multidisciplinary
CAROL DAHL, Professor environment and be able to communicate effectively the
Division of Environmental Science and Engineering outcomes of their analyses in written and oral form.
LINDA FIGUROA, Associate Professor
Division of Engineering Program Requirements:
P. K. SEN, Professor Minor in Energy:
DAVID MUNOZ, Associate Professor The Minor in Energy requires a minimum of 18 credit
MARCELO SIMOES, Associate Professor hours of acceptable course work. There are three curricular
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering tracks: Fossil Energy, Renewable Energy, and General. All
JOHN CURTIS, Professor Energy Minors must take Introduction to Energy, ENGY200,
MURRAY W. HITZMAN, Professor, Charles F. Fogarty Professor of and Energy Economics, EBGN330/ENGY330, and Global
Economic Geology Energy Policy, ENGY490. In addition to the required
Department of Geophysics courses, students in the Fossil Energy track must take
ROEL SCHNIEDER, Professor ENGY310, Fossil Energy, and two approved fossil energy-
Department of Mining Engineering related electives. In addition to the required courses, stu-
MASAMI NAKAGAWA, Professor dents in the Renewable Energy track must take ENGY320,
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Renewable Energy, and two approved renewable energy-re-
JEFFREY C. KING, Assistant Professor lated electives. In addition to the required courses, students
in the General track must take at least two of the energy topic
Department of Petroleum Engineering
survey courses, ENGY310, Fossil Energy, ENGY320, Re-
RAMONA M. GRAVES, Professor and Interim Department Head
DWAYNE BOURGOYNE, Assistant Professor newable Energy, and ENGY340, Nuclear Energy, and one
LINDA BATTALORA, Lecturer additional energy-related elective from any category. Up to 3
hours of coursework may be taken in the student's degree-
Department of Physics
REUBEN COLLINS, Professor
granting department.
P. CRAIG TAYLOR, Professor The Area of Special Interest in Energy requires a mini-
Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies mum of 12 credit hours of acceptable course work:
CARL MITCHAM, Professor ENGY200, EBGN330/ENGY330 and two additional courses
JOHN HEILBRUNN, Assistant Professor selected from the Energy-related courses listed below.
Programs Offered: Introductory Courses (6 sem. hrs.)
Minor in Energy
Area of Special Interest in Energy ENGY200 Introduction to Energy 3 sem. hrs.
EBGN330 / ENGY330 Energy Economics, 3 sem. hrs.

Program Educational Objectives Energy-related Courses: Fossil Energy Track (9 sem. hrs.)
The discovery, production, and use of energy in modern ENGY310: Fossil Energy, 3 sem. hrs.
societies has profound and far-reaching economic, political, ChEN408: Natural Gas Processing, 3 sem. hrs.
and environmental effects. As energy is one of CSM's core ChEN409: Petroleum Processes, 3 sem. hrs.
statutory missions, it is appropriate that CSM offer a program GEGN438: Petroleum Geology I, 3 sem. hrs.
of study that not only addresses the scientific and technical PEGN308: Reservoir Rock Properties, 3 sem. hrs.
aspects of energy production and use but its broader social PEGN311: Drilling Engineering, 3 sem. hrs.
PEGN419: Well Log Analysis and Formation Evaluation,
impacts as well. The Energy Minor program is intended to
3 sem. hrs.
provide engineering students with a deeper understanding of PEGN422: Economics and Evaluation of Oil and Gas
the complex role energy technology plays in modern soci- Projects, 3 sem. hrs.
eties by meeting the following learning objectives: PEGN438/MNGN438: Geostatistics, 3 sem. hrs.
1. Students will gain a broad understanding of the scientific,
engineering, environmental, economic and social aspects Energy-related Courses: Renewable Energy Track (9 sem.
of the production, delivery, and utilization of energy as it hrs.)
relates to the support of current and future civilization both ENGY320: Renewable Energy, 3 sem. hrs.

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 MTGN469: Fuel Cell Science and Technology, 3 sem. hrs. storage, distribution, and utilization, production of alternative
EGGN486: Practical Design of Small Renewable Energy fuels, intermittency, natural resource utilization, efficiency
Systems, 3 sem. hrs. and cost analysis and environmental impact. Prerequisite
PHGN419: Principles of Solar Energy Systems, ENGY200. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
3 sem. hrs.
ENGY330/EBGN330. Energy Economics (I). Study of
General Track (9 sem. hrs.) economic theories of optimal resource extraction, market
Required courses: power, market failure, regulation, deregulation, technological
ENGY310: Fossil Energy, 3 sem. hrs. change and resource scarcity. Economic tools used to analyze
ENGY320: Renewable Energy, 3 sem. hrs. OPEC energy mergers, natural gas price controls and deregu-
ENGY340: Nuclear Energy, 3 sem. hrs. lation, electric utility restructuring, energy taxes, environ-
mental impacts of energy use, government R&D programs,
Elective courses: one additional course chosen from either and other energy topics. Prerequisites: EBGN201 or
the Fossil Energy or Renewable Energy tracks or from the
EBGN311. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
following additional energy-related courses:
LAIS442: Natural Resources and War in Africa, 3 sem. ENGY340. Nuclear Energy (II). Survey of nuclear energy
hrs. and the nuclear fuel cycle including the basic principles of
LAIS452: Corruption and Development, 3 sem. hrs. nuclear fission and an introduction to basic nuclear reactor
LAIS486: Science and Technology Policy, 3 sem. hrs. design and operation. Nuclear fuel, uranium resources, distri-
EGGN389: Fundamentals of Electric Machinery I, 3 sem. bution, and fuel fabrication, conversion and breeding. Nu-
hrs.
clear safety, nuclear waste, nuclear weapons and proliferation
EGGN403: Thermodynamics II, 3 sem. hrs.
as well economic, environmental and political impacts of nu-
Policy course (3 sem. hrs., required for all Energy minors): clear energy. Prerequisite: ENGY200. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
ENGY490 / LAIS490: Global Energy Policy, 3 sem. hrs. mester hours.
ENGY490. Global Energy Policy (II). A transdisciplinary
Description of Courses: capstone seminar that explores a spectrum of approaches to
ENGY200. Introduction to Energy. Survey of human-pro- the understanding, planning, and implementation of energy
duced energy technologies including steam, hydro, fossil (pe- production and use, including those typical of diverse private
troleum, coal, and unconventionals), geothermal, wind, solar, and public (national and international) corporations, organi-
biofuels, nuclear, and fuel cells. Current and possible future zations, states, and agencies. Aspects of global energy policy
energy transmission and efficiency. Evaluation of different that may be considered include the historical, social, cultural,
energy sources in terms of a feasibility matrix of technical, economic, ethical, political, and environmental aspects of en-
economic, environmental, and political aspects. Prerequi- ergy together with comparative methodologies and assess-
sites: PHGN100, SYGN101, BELS101 or BELS301. ments of diverse forms of energy development. Prerequisites:
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ENGY330/EBGN330 and one of either ENGY310,
ENGY310. Fossil Energy (I). Students will learn about ENGY320, or ENGY340; or consent of instructor. 3 hours
conventional coal, oil, and gas energy sources across the full lecture/seminar; 3 semester hours.
course of exploitation, from their geologic origin, through
discovery, extraction, processing, processing, marketing, and
finally to their end-use in society. Students will be introduced
to the key technical concepts of flow through rock, the geot-
hermal temperature and pressure gradients, hydrostatics, and
structural statics as needed to understand the key technical
challenges of mining, drilling, and production. Students will
then be introduced to unconventional (emerging) fossil-based
resources, noting the key drivers and hurdles associated with
their development. Students will learn to quantify the societal
cost and benefits of each fossil resource across the full course
of exploitation and in a final project will propose or evaluate
a national or global fossil energy strategy, supporting their
arguments with quantitative technical analysis. Prerequisite:
ENGY200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
ENGY320. Renewable Energy (I). Survey of renewable
sources of energy. The basic science behind renewable forms
of energy production, technologies for renewable energy

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Humanitarian - Area of Special Interest in Humanitarian Engineering (12
credit hours)
Engineering Minor - Minor in Humanitarian Studies (for non-engineering
majors) (18 credit hours)
Certificate Minor, Minor and Area of Special Interest - Area of Special Interest in Humanitarian Studies (12 credit
DAVID R. MUNOZ, Associate Professor of Engineering and hours)
Director
Program Educational Objectives
Division of Engineering
The Humanitarian Engineering and Humanitarian Studies
JOAN GOSINK, Professor Emerita
NING LU, Professor
Minors (HE & HS) are designed to prepare students to better
KEVIN MOORE, Professor understand the complexities of and develop a strong appreci-
JOEL M. BACH, Associate Professor ation for society, culture, and environment in sustainable hu-
PANOS KIOUSIS, Associate Professor manitarian engineering design projects. Humanitarian
DAVID R. MUNOZ, Associate Professor engineering projects are intended to provide fundamental
MARCELO SIMOES, Associate Professor needs (food, water, shelter, and clothing), or higher-level
CATHERINE A. SKOKAN, Associate Professor needs when these are specifically requested by the local peo-
KATHRYN JOHNSON, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant ple. The preparatory courses are offered through the Division
Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies (LAIS) with addi-
JOSEPH P. CROCKER, Senior Lecturer
tional technical electives offered by engineering departments
SANAA ABDEL-AZIM, Lecturer
CARA COAD, Lecturer
across campus. Interested students are encouraged to investi-
gate the many options previously listed and described in
Division of Environmental Science and Engineering
more detail below that range from a 12 credit hour area of
LINDA FIGUROA, Associate Professor
special interest (ASI) to a 27-credit hour certificate minor in
JUNKO MUNAKATA-MARR, Associate Professor
Humanitarian Engineering.
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering
JOHN D. HUMPHREY, Associate Professor and Head of Program Requirements:
Department 1. NATURE AND HUMAN VALUES (GATEWAY
Department of Geophysics COURSE)
ROEL SCHNIEDER, Professor This is part of all CSM degree programs but the credit
hours are not included as a part of the HE minor. Transfer
Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
BARBARA MOSKAL, Professor students must show an equivalent course.
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 2. HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING MINOR
JEFFREY C. KING, Assistant Professor (TOTAL: 18 credit hours)
Department of Physics
Take the Following (HE Core):
F. EDWARD CECIL, Professor Emeritus
LAIS/BELS 320 Ethics (required)
Division of Liberal Arts and International Studies
Take two (6 credits) of the Following (HE Core):
BARBARA OLDS, Professor Emerita
LAIS 375 Engineering Cultures
CARL MITCHAM, Professor
LAIS 402 Writing Proposals for a Better World
ARTHUR SACKS, Professor
LAIS 412 Literature and the Environment
TINA L. GIANQUITTO, Associate Professor
LAIS 475 Engineering Cultures in the Developing World
JON LEYDENS, Associate Professor
LAIS477/577 Engineering and Sustainable Community
JUAN C. LUCENA, Associate Professor
Development (strongly recommended)
JENNIFER SCHNEIDER, Assistant Professor
JAMES D. STRAKER, Assistant Professor Take two (6 credits) from Global Studies track:
SANDY WOODSON, Senior Lecturer LAIS 220 Introduction to Philosophy*
LAIS 221 Introduction to Religion*
EPICS
LAIS 301 Explorations in Comparative Literature
ROBERT KNECHT, Senior Lecturer
LAIS 309 Literature and Society*
MARTIN SPANN, Instructor
LAIS 325 Cultural Anthropology*
Staff LAIS 335 International Political Economy of Latin
DAVID FROSSARD, CCIT Staff America*
KAY GODEL-GENGENBACH, Director, International Programs LAIS 337 International Political Economy of Asia
GINNY LEE, CCIT Staff LAIS 339 International Political Economy of the Middle
East
Programs Offered: LAIS 341 International Political Economy of Africa
- Certificate Minor in Humanitarian Engineering (27 credit EBGN 342 Economic Development
hours) LAIS 345 International Political Economy
- Minor in Humanitarian Engineering (18 credit hours) LAIS 411 Literatures of the African World
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 LAIS 412 Literature and the Environment* 6. INTERNSHIP within and/or COMMUNITY SERV-
LAIS 421 Environmental Philosophy ICE
LAIS 435 Latin American Development Strongly recommended and not necessarily for credit. The
LAIS 436 Hemispheric Integration of the Americas project is secured through McBride (if student is Honors stu-
LAIS 437 Asian Development* dent), EWB, Rotoract, Circle K, Career Center, or some
LAIS 439 Mid-East Development*
other nonprofit or non-governmental organization (NGO).
LAIS 441 African Development
LAIS 442 Natural Resources and War in Africa* This project must be discussed with the Director of Humani-
LAIS 444 Social Question in Europe tarian Engineering prior to its occurrence.
LAIS 446 Globalization* FIVE OPTIONS FOR CSM STUDENTS:
LAIS 448 Global Environmental Issues A. Area of Special Interest (ASI) in Humanitarian
LAIS 449 Cultural Dynamics of Global Development Studies (12 credit hours): Mainly for students not en-
LAIS 452 Corruption and Development* rolled in the Engineering Division and/or students not
LAIS 453 Ethnic Conflict in the Global Perspective
earning ABET accredited engineering degrees. Nine
LAIS 466 War in the Global Perspective
LAIS 485 Constitutional Law and Politics credits must be from the HE core in LAIS, with three
LAIS 486 Science & Technology Policy* more from associated LAIS or EB courses.
LAIS 487 Environmental Politics and Policy B. Minor is Humanitarian Studies (18 credit hours)
LAIS 488 Water Politics and Policy Mainly for students not enrolled in one of the ABET ac-
OR credited Engineering programs on campus. Nine credits
Foreign Language Courses (6 university level credits) must be from the HE core in LAIS, with nine more
McBride Courses (6 credits) credits from associated LAIS or EB courses.
Economics and Business Courses form the following : C. Area of Special Interest (ASI) in Humanitarian
EBGN 310 Environmental and Resource Economics, Engineering (12 credit hours):
EBGN 321 Engineering Economics,
Mainly for students not enrolled in the Engineering Di-
EBGN 330 Energy Economics
vision but from an ABET accredited engineering pro-
Take one (3 credit hours) from the following Technical gram on campus wishing to deepen their knowledge in
Electives:
human development issues. Nine credits must be from
EGGN 447/547 Timber and Masonry Construction
EGGN 486 Practical Design of Small Renewable Energy the HE core in LAIS, with three more from LAIS, EB or
Systems associated HE technical elective courses.
EGGN 490 Sustainable Engineering Design D. Minor in Humanitarian Engineering (18 credit
EGGN 498 Groundwater Mapping hours): For those students enrolled in any CSM engi-
EGGN 536 Understanding Landslides neering degree program. Take 1. and 2. from the list
Any Biomedical Engineering Course above.
EGGN 325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, E. Certificate Minor in Humanitarian Engineering
EGGN425 Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, (27+ credit hours):
EGGN 427 Prosthetic and Implant Engineering and For students enrolled in the Engineering Division or
EGGN430 Bioinstrumentation
who can incorporate a strong humanitarian component
ESGN460 Onsite Water Reclamation and Reuse
ESGN/EGGN353, 354 Fund. Env. Sci. and Engr I and II to their senior design project. Will include the minor
EGGN453 Waste Water Engineering (D.) plus program requirements 4, 5, and 6 above.
ESGN/EGGN454 Water Supply Engineering Description of Courses:
3. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EBGN310. ENVIRONMENTAL AND RESOURCE
Co-curricular activities associated with the Humanitarian ECONOMICS (I) (WI) Application of microeconomic theory
Engineering Program will include public lectures on campus to topics in environmental and resource economics. Topics
and student clubs such as Engineers without Borders, Earth- include analysis of pollution control, benefit/cost analysis in
works, Blue Key, Rotaract and Circle K. decision-making and the associated problems of measuring
4. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING LABS benefits and costs, non-renewable resource extraction, meas-
(MEL) (3 credit hours) ures of resource scarcity, renewable resource management,
MEL will be adding labs with HE enhancements. environmental justice, sustainability, and the analysis of en-
vironmental regulations and resource policies. Prerequisite:
5. SENIOR DESIGN (6 credit hours) EBGN201. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Senior design projects will preferably include students
working directly with the population lacking some basic EBGN321/CHEN421. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
human need. Ideally, the local people will be involved with (II) Time value of money concepts of present worth, future
the development of the project objectives. worth, annual worth, rate of return and break-even analysis
applied to after-tax economic analysis of mineral, petroleum
and general investments. Related topics on proper handling

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of (1) inflation and escalation, (2) leverage (borrowed and MATH213, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
money), (3) risk adjustment of analysis using expected value mester hours.
concepts, (4) mutually exclusive alternative analysis and EGGN425/BELS425. MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOME-
service producing alternatives. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester CHANICS (II) This course is intended to provide engineer-
hours. ing students with an introduction to musculoskeletal
EBGN330. ENERGY ECONOMICS (I) Study of eco- biomechanics. At the end of the semester, students should
nomic theories of optimal resource extraction, market power, have a working knowledge of the special considerations nec-
market failure, regulation, deregulation, technological change essary to apply engineering principles to the human body.
and resource scarcity. Economic tools used to analyze OPEC, The course will focus on the biomechanics of injury since
energy mergers, natural gas price controls and deregulation, understanding injury will require developing an understand-
electric utility restructuring, energy taxes, environmental im- ing of normal biomechanics. Prerequisite: DCGN241,
pacts of energy use, government R&D programs, and other EGGN320, EGGN325/BELS325, or instructor permission.
energy topics. Prerequisite: EBGN201. 3 hours lecture; 3 se- 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
mester hours. EGGN427/BELS427. PROSTHETIC AND IMPLANT
EBGN342. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (II) (WI) The- ENGINEERING (I) Prosthetics and implants for the muscu-
ories of development and underdevelopment. Sectoral devel- loskeletal and other systems of the human body are becom-
opment policies and industrialization. The special problems ing increasingly sophisticated. From simple joint
and opportunities created by an extensive mineral endow- replacements to myoelectric limb replacements and func-
ment, including the Dutch disease and the resource-curse ar- tional electrical stimulation, the engineering opportunities
gument. The effect of value-added processing and export continue to expand. This course builds on musculoskeletal
diversification on development. Prerequisite: EBGN201. 3 biomechanics and other BELS courses to provide engineer-
lecture hours; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years. ing students with an introduction to prosthetics and implants
EGGN325/BELS325. INTRODUCTION TO BIOMED- for the musculoskeletal system. At the end of the semester,
ICAL ENGINEERING (I) The application of engineering students should have a working knowledge of the challenges
principles and techniques to the human body presents many and special considerations necessary to apply engineering
unique challenges. The discipline of Biomedical Engineer- principles to augmentation or replacement in the muscu-
ing has evolved over the past 50 years to address these chal- loskeletal system. Prerequisites: EGGN/BELS325 or
lenges. Biomedical Engineering is a diverse, seemingly EGGN/BELS525. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
all-encompassing field that includes such areas as biome- EGGN430/BELS430. BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTA-
chanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, medical imaging, TION (I) The acquisition, processing, and interpretation of
rehabilitation. This course is intended to provide an intro- biological signals present many unique challenges to the Bio-
duction to, and overview of, Biomedical Engineering. At the medical Engineer. This course is intended to provide students
end of the semester, students should have a working knowl- with an introduction to, and appreciation for, many of these
edge of the special considerations necessary to apply various challenges. At the end of the semester, students should have a
engineering principles to the human body. Prerequisites: working knowledge of the special considerations necessary
None.3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. to gathering and analyzing biological signal data. EGGN250,
EGGN353/ESGN353. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVI- DCGN381, EGGN325/BELS325, or instructor permission.
RONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING I (I, II) 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
Topics covered include: history of water related environmen- EGGN447. TIMBER AND MASONRY DESIGN (II) The
tal law and regulation, major sources and concerns of water course develops the theory and design methods required for
pollution, water quality parameters and their measurement, the use of timber and masonry as structural materials. The
material and energy balances, water chemistry concepts, mi- design of walls, beams, columns, beam-columns, shear walls,
crobial concepts, aquatic toxicology and risk assessment. and structural systems are covered for each material. Grav-
Prerequisite: CHGN124, PHGN100 and MATH213, or con- ity, wind, snow, and seismic loads are calculated and utilized
sent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. for design. Prerequisite: EGGN320 or equivalent. 3 hours
EGGN354/ESGN354. FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVI- lecture: 3 semester hours. Spring semester, odd years.
RONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING II (I, II) EGGN453/ESGN453. WASTEWATER ENGINEERING
Introductory level fundamentals in atmospheric systems, air (I) The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the
pollution control, solid waste management, hazardous waste fundamental phenomena involved in wastewater treatment
management, waste minimization, pollution prevention, role processes (theory) and the engineering approaches used in
and responsibilities of public institutions and private organi- designing such processes (design). This course will focus on
zations in environmental management (relative to air, solid the physical, chemical and biological processes applied to
and hazardous waste. Prerequisite: CHGN124, PHGN100 liquid wastes of municipal origin. Treatment objectives will

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be discussed as the driving force for wastewater treatment. ciency, conserve energy and enable distributed energy gener-
Prerequisite: EGGN/ESGN353 or consent of instructor. 3 ation, promote green spaces, restore surface waters and
hours lecture; 3 semester hours. aquifers, and stimulate new green companies and jobs. A
EGGN454/ESGN454. WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING growing array of approaches, devices and technologies have
(I) Water supply availability and quality. Theory and design evolved that include point-of-use water purification, waste
of conventional potable water treatment unit processes. De- source separation, conventional and advanced treatment
sign of distribution systems. Also includes regulatory analy- units, localized natural treatment systems, and varied re-
sis under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Prerequisite: source recovery and recycling options. This course will
EGGN/ESGN353, or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; focus on the engineering selection, design, and implementa-
3 semester hours. tion of onsite and decentralized systems for water reclama-
tion and reuse. Topics to be covered include process analysis
EGGN486. PRACTICAL DESIGN OF SMALL RE- and system planning, water and waste stream attributes,
NEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (Taught on Demand) This water and resource conservation, confined unit and natural
course provides the fundamentals to understand and analyze system treatment technologies, effluent collection and clus-
renewable energy powered electric circuits. It covers practi- tering, recycling and reuse options, and system management.
cal topics related to the design of alternative energy based Prerequisite: ESGN/EGGN353 or consent of instructor.
systems. It is assumed the students will have some basic and 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
broad knowledge of the principles of electrical machines,
thermodynamics, electronics, and fundamentals of electric LAIS220. INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY A gen-
power systems. One of the main objectives of this course is eral introduction to philosophy that explores historical and
to focus on the interdisciplinary aspects of integration of the analytic traditions. Historical exploration may compare and
alternative sources of energy, including hydropower, wind contrast ancient and modern, rationalist and empiricist, Euro-
power, photovoltaic, and energy storage for those systems. pean and Asian approaches to philosophy. Analytic explo-
Power electronic systems will be discussed and how those ration may consider such basic problems as the distinction
electronic systems can be used for stand-alone and grid-con- between illusion and reality, the one and the many, the struc-
nected electrical energy applications. Prerequisite: EGGN382 ture of knowledge, the existence of God, the nature of mind
or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. or self. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite:
SYGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 credit hours.
EGGN490 SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING DESIGN (I)
This course is a comprehensive introduction into concept of LAIS221. INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIONS This
sustainability and sustainable development from an engineer- course has two focuses. We will look at selected religions
ing point of view. It involves the integration of engineering emphasizing their popular, institutional, and contemplative
and statistical analysis thrugh a Life Cycle Assessment tool, forms; these will be four or five of the most common reli-
allowing a quantitative, broad-based consideration any gions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and/or
process or product design and their respective impacts on en- Islam. The second point of the course focuses on how the
vironment, human health and the resource base. The require- Humanities and Social Sciences work.We will use methods
ments for considering social implications are also discussed. from various disciplines to study religion-history of religions
Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing strongly recom- and religious thought, sociology, anthropology and ethnogra-
mended; 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. phy, art history, study of myth, philosophy, analysis of reli-
gious texts and artifacts (both contemporary and historical),
EGGN536. HILLSLOPE HYDROLOGY AND STABIL- analysis of material culture and the role it plays in religion,
ITY (I) Introduction of shallow landslide occurrence and and other disciplines and methodologies. We will look at the
socio-economic dynamics. Roles of unsaturated flow and question of objectivity; is it possible to be objective? We will
stress in shallow landslides. Slope stability analysis based on approach this methodological question using the concept
unsaturated effective stress conceptualization. Computer "standpoint." For selected readings, films, and your own
modeling of unsaturated flow and stress distributions in hills- writings, we will analyze what the "standpoint" is. Prerequi-
lope. Prediction of precipitation induced shallow landslides. site: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200.
Prerequisite: EGGN461. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. 3 hours lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours.
ESGN460. ONSITE WATER RECLAMATION AND LAIS309. LITERATURE AND SOCIETY Before the emer-
REUSE. Appropriate solutions to water and sanitation in the gence of sociology as a distinct field of study, literary artists
U.S. and globally need to be effective in protecting public had long been investigating the seemingly infinite complex-
health and preserving water quality while also being accept- ity of human societies, seeking to comprehend the forces
able, affordable and sustainable. Onsite and decentralized shaping collective identities, socio-cultural transformations,
systems have the potential to achieve these goals in rural technological innovations, and political conflicts. Designed
areas, peri-urban developments, and urban centers in small to enrich recognition and understanding of the complex inter-
and large cities. Moreover they can improve water use effi- play of artistic creativity and social inquiry over time, this

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course compares influential literary and social-scientific re- LAIS345. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
sponses to the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and International Political Economy is a study of contentious and
other dynamic junctures integral to the forging of "moder- harmonious relationships between the state and the market on
nity" and the volatile world we inhabit today. Prerequisite: the nation-state level, between individual states and their
LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. 3 hours markets o the regional level, and between region-states and
lecture; 3 semester hours. region-markets on the global level. Prerequisite: LAIS100.
LAIS320/BELS320. ETHICS A general introduction to Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture/dis-
ethics that explores its analytic and historical traditions. Ref- cussion; 3 semester hours.
erence will commonly be made to one or more significant LAIS375. ENGINEERING CULTURES This course seeks
texts by such moral philosophers as Plato, Aristotle, Augus- to improve students' abilities to understand and assess engi-
tine, Thomas Aquinas, Kant, John Stuart Mill, and others. neering problem solving from different cultural, political,
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: and historical perspectives. An exploration, by comparison
SYGN200. 3 hours lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours. and contrast, of engineering cultures in such settings as 20th
LAIS325. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY A study of the century United States, Japan, former Soviet Union and pres-
social behavior and cultural development of humans. Prereq- ent-day Russia, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite:
hours lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours. SYGN200. 3 hours lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours.

LAIS335. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY LAIS402.WRITING PROPOSALS FOR A BETTER-

OF LATIN AMERICA A broad survey of the interrelation- WORLD This course develops the student's writing and
ship between the state and economy in Latin America as seen higher-order thinking skills and helps meet the needs of un-
through an examination of critical contemporary and histori- derserved populations, particularly via funding proposals
cal issues that shape polity, economy, and society. Special written for nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: LAIS100.
emphasis will be given to the dynamics of interstate relation- Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 se-
ships between the developed North and the developing mester hours.
South. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: LAIS411. MODERN AFRICAN LITERATURE This
SYGN200. 3 hours lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours. course examines African writers' depictions of varied mate-
LAIS337. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY rial and symbolic transformations wrought by twentieth-cen-
OF ASIA A broad survey of the interrelationship between tury colonialism and decolonization, and their differential
the state and economy in East and Southeast Asia as seen impacts upon individual lives and collective histories around
through an examination of critical contemporary and histori- the continent. Fiction and poetry representing Anglophone,
cal issues that shape polity, economy, and society. Special Francophone, Arabic, and indigenous language traditions will
emphasis will be given to the dynamics of interstate relation- constitute the bulk of the reading. Alongside their intrinsic
ships between the developed North and the developing artistic values, these texts illuminate religious, ritual, and
South. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: popular cultural practices massively important to social
SYGN200. 3 hours lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours. groups in countries ranging from Nigeria, Guinea, Sierra
Leone, Liberia, and Ivory Coast to Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda,
LAIS339. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY and Zimbabwe. Primary soci-historical themes will include
OF THE MIDDLE EAST A broad survey of the interrelation- generational consciousness, ethnicity, gender relations, the
ships between the state and market in the Middle East as seen dramatic grown of cities, and forms of collective violence
through an examination of critical contemporary and histori- stirred by actions and inactions of colonial and postcolonial
cal issues that shape polity, economy, and society. Special governments. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-req-
emphasis will be given to the dynamics between the devel- uisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
oped North and the developing South. Prerequisite:
LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours LAIS412. LITERATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
lecture/discussion; 3 semester hours. This reading and writing intensive course investigates the
human connection to the environment in a broad range of lit-
LAIS341. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY erary materials. Discussions focus on the role of place - of
OF AFRICA A broad survey of the interrelationships be- landscape as physical, cultural, moral, historical space - and
tween the state and market in Africa as seen through an ex- on the relationship between landscape and community, his-
amination of critical contemporary and historical issues that tory, and language in the environmental imagination. Read-
shape polity, economy, and society. Special emphasis will be ings include texts that celebrate the natural world, those that
given to the dynamics between the developed North and the indict the careless use of land and resources, and those that
developing South. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or predict and depict the consequensces of that carelessness.
corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours lecture/discussion; 3 semes- Additionally, we investigate philosophical, legal, and policy
ter hours.

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frameworks that shape approaches to environmental issues. amines the development of the Middle East from agrarian to
Prerequesite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite post-industrial societies; economic, political and cultural
SYGN200. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. transformations since World War II; contemporary security
LAIS421 ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHY A critical issues that both divide and unite the region; and the effects of
examination of environmental ethics and the philosophical globalization processes on economies and societies in the
theories on which they depend. Topics may include preserva- Middle East. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requi-
tion/conservation, animal welfare, deep ecology, the land site: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
ethic, eco-feminism, environmental justice, sustainability, or LAIS441. AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT This course pro-
non-western approaches. This class may also include analy- vides a broad overview of the political economy of Africa. Its
ses of select, contemporary environmental issues. Prerequi- goal is to give students an understanding of the possibilities
site: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: SYGN200. of African development and the impediments that currently
3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. block its economic growth. Despite substantial natural re-
LAIS435/LAIS535. LATIN AMERICAN DEVELOP- sources, mineral reserves, and human capital, most African
MENT A senior seminar designed to explore the political countries remain mired in poverty. The struggles that have
economy of current and recent past development strategies, arisen on the continent have fostered thinking about the curse
models, efforts, and issues in Latin America, one of the most of natural resources where countries with oil or diamonds are
dynamic regions of the world today. Development is under- beset with political instability and warfare. Readings give
stood to be a nonlinear, complex set of processes involving first an introduction to the continent followed by a focus on
political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental fac- the specific issues that confront African development today.
tors whose ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life for Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite:
individuals. The role of both the state and the market in de- SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester.
velopment processes will be examined. Topics to be covered LAIS442. NATURAL RESOURCES AND WAR IN
will vary as changing realities dictate but will be drawn from AFRICA Africa possesses abundant natural resources yet
such subjects as inequality of income distribution; the role of suffers civil wars and international conflicts based on access
education and health care; region-markets; the impact of to resource revenues. The course examines the distinctive
globalization; institution-building; corporate-community- history of Africa, the impact of the resource curse, misman-
state interfaces; neoliberalism; privatization; democracy; and agement of government and corruption, and specific cases of
public policy formulation as it relates to development goals. unrest and war in Africa. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. LAIS444. THE SOCIAL QUESTION IN EUROPE Be-
LAIS436/LAIS536. HEMISPHERIC INTEGRATION IN tween 1850 and 1960 the "proletariat" - the industrial work-
THE AMERICAS This international political economy semi- ing class - threatened the stability of bourgeois Europe. What
nar is designed to accompany the endeavor now under way in were their grievances, and how were they resolved? Simi-
the Americas to create a free trade area for the entire Western larly, today large, unassimilated immigrant populations pose
Hemisphere. Integrating this hemisphere, however, is not just growing challenges to European societies. What are the main
restricted to the mechanics of facilitating trade but also en- tensions, and how might they be addressed? Prerequisite:
gages a host of other economic, political, social, cultural, and LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours
environmental issues, which will also be treated in this seminar; 3 semester hours.
course. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: LAIS446/LAIS546. GLOBALIZATION This international
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. political economy seminar is an historical and contemporary
LAIS437/LAIS537. ASIAN DEVELOPMENT This inter- analysis of globalization processes examined through selected is-
national political economy seminar deals with the historical sues of world affairs of political, economic, military, and diplo-
development of Asia Pacific from agrarian to post-industrial matic significance. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or
eras; its economic, political, and cultural transformation corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
since World War II, contemporary security issues that both LAIS448. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES Criti-
divide and unite the region; and globalization processes that cal examination of interactions between development and the
encourage Asia Pacific to forge a single trading bloc. Prereq- environment and the human dimensions of global change; so-
uisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. cial, political, economic, and cultural responses to the man-
3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. agement and preservation of natural resources and
LAIS439. MIDDLE EAST DEVELOPMENT This inter- ecosystems on a global scale. Exploration of the meaning and
national political economy seminar analyzes economic, polit- implications of "Stewardship of the Earth" and "Sustainable
ical and social dynamics that affect the progress and Development." Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or coreq-
direction of states, markets, and peoples of the region. It ex- uisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.

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 LAIS449. CULTURAL DYNAMICS OF GLOBAL DE- lationship between engineering and sustainable community
VELOPMENT Role of cultures and nuances in world devel- development (SCD) from historical, political, ethical, cul-
opment; cultural relationship between the developed North tural, and practical perspectives. Students will study and ana-
and the developing South, specifically between the U.S. and lyze different dimensions of sustainability, community, and
the Third World. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or "helping," and the role that engineering might play in each.
corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. Will include critical explorations of strengths and limitations
LAIS452/LAIS552. CORRUPTION AND DEVELOP- of dominant methods in engineering problem solving, design
MENT This course addresses the problem of corruption and and research for working in SCD. Through case-studies, stu-
its impact on development. Readings are multidisciplinary dents will learn to analyze and evaluate projects in SCD and
and include policy studies, economics, and political science. develop criteria for their evaluation. Prerequisite or corequi-
Students will acquire an understanding of what constitutes site: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
corruption, how it negatively affects development, and what LAIS485. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND POLITICS
they, as engineers in a variety of professional circumstances, This course presents a comprehensive survey of the U.S.
might do in circumstances in which bribe paying or bribe Constitution with special attention devoted to the first ten
taking might occur. Prereqisite: LAIS100. Prerequeiste or Amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights. Since the
corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. Constitution is primarily a legal document, the class will
LAIS453. ETHNIC CONFLICT IN GLOBAL PERSPEC- adopt a legal approach to constitutional interpretation. How-
TIVE Many scholars used to believe that with moderniza- ever, as the historical and political context of constitutional
tion, racial, religious, and cultural antagonisms would interpretation is inseparable from the legal analysis, these
weaken as individuals developed more rational outlooks and areas will also be covered. Significant current developments
gave primacy to their economic concerns. Yet, with the wan- in constitutional jurisprudence will also be examined. The
ing of global ideological conflict of the left-right nature, con- first part of the course deals with Articles I through III of the
flict based on cultural and "civilization" differences have Constitution, which specify the division of national govern-
come to the fore in both developing and developed countries. mental power among the executive, legislative, and judicial
This course will examine ethnic conflict, broadly conceived, branches of government. Additionally, the federal nature of
in a variety of contexts. Case studies will include the civil the American governmental system, in which governmental
war in Yugoslavia, the LA riots, the antagonism between the authority is apportioned between the national government
Chinese and "indigenous' groups in Southeast, the so-called and the state governments, will be studied. The second part
war between the West and Islam, and ethnic relations in the of the course examines the individual rights specifically pro-
U.S. We will consider ethnic contention in both institutional- tected by the amendments to the Constitution, principally the
ized, political processes, such as the politics of affirmative First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amend-
action, as well as in non-institutionalized, extra-legal set- ments. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite:
tings, such as ethnic riots, pogroms, and genocide. We will SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
end by asking what can be done to mitigate ethnic conflict LAIS486/LAIS586. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
and what might be the future of ethnic group identification. POLICY An examination of current issues relating to science
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: and technology policy in the United States and, as appropri-
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar. 3 semester hours. ate, in other countries. Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or
LAIS466. WAR IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE This course corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
examines selected military conflicts from the Greeks and the LAIS487/LAIS587. ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS
Romans to recent wars in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, AND POLICY Seminar on environmental policies and the
with considerable attention given to the two world wars. The political and governmental processes that produce them.
course is not battles-oriented; rather, using an historical lens, Group discussion and independent research on specific envi-
it focuses on the causes that lie behind the battles themselves. ronmental issues. Primary but not exclusive focus on the U.S.
Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Prerequisite: LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite:
SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. SYGN200. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
LAIS475. ENGINEERING CULTURES IN THE DEVEL- LAIS488/LAIS588. WATER POLITICS AND POLICY
OPING WORLD An investigation and assessment of engi- Seminar on water policies and the political and governmental
neering problem solving in the developing world using processes that produce them, as an exemplar of natural re-
historical and cultural cases. Countries to be included range source politics and policy in general. Group discussion and
across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Prerequisite: independent research on specific politics and policy issues.
LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours Primary but not exclusive focus on the U.S. Prerequisite:
seminar; 3 semester hours. LAIS100. Prerequisite or corequisite: SYGN200. 3 hours
LAIS477/577. ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE seminar; 3 semester hours.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT An introduction to the re-
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Materials Science riety of materials. Includes an introduction to organic poly-
mers. Computer programs will be used for calculating bond-
(Interdisciplinary Program) ing parameters. Prerequisite: Consent of department. 3 hours
This graduate interdisciplinary Materials Science Program lecture; 3 semester hours.
is administered jointly by the Departments of Chemical Engi- MLGN504/MTGN555. SOLID STATE THERMODYNAM-
neering, Chemistry and Geochemistry, Metallurgical and Ma-
ICS (I) Thermodynamics applied to solid state reactions, bi-
terials Engineering, Engineering Physics and the Division of
nary and ternary phase diagrams, point, line and planar
Engineering. Each department is represented on both the
defects, interfaces, and electrochemical concepts. Prerequi-
Governing Board and the Graduate Affairs Committee which
are responsible for the operation of the program. sites: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

Listed below are 400-level undergraduate courses which MLGN505*/MTGN445. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF
are cross-listed with 500-level graduate Materials Science MATERIALS (I) Mechanical properties and relationships.
courses. Additional courses offered by the Program Depart- Plastic deformation of crystalline materials. Relationships of
ments, not listed here, may also satisfy the course-require- microstructures to mechanical strength. Fracture, creep, and
ments towards a graduate degree in this Program. Consult the fatigue. Prerequisite: MTGN348. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours
Materials Science Program Guidelines for Graduate Students lab; 3/4 semester hours. *This is a 3 credit-hour graduate
(in the Graduate Coordinator's office in Hill Hall) and the course in the Materials Science Program and a 4 credit-hour
Materials Science Program's course-listings in the Graduate undergraduate-course in the MTGN program.
Bulletin for graduate requirements. It should be noted that MLGN506/MTGN556. TRANSPORT IN SOLIDS (II) Ther-
graduate level course credit ( for "500"-level courses cross- mal and electrical conductivity. Solid state diffusion in met-
listed with a 400-level course-number will include additional
als and metal systems. Kinetics of metallurgical reactions in
course work above that required for 400-level credit.
the solid state. Prerequisite: Consent of department. 3 hours
MLGN500. PROCESSING, MICROSTRUCTURE, AND lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring of even years only.)
PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS (II) A summary of the im-
MLGN509/CHGN523. SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY (I) De-
portant relationships between the processing, microstructure,
pendence on properties of solids on chemical bonding and
and properties of materials. Topics include electronic struc-
structure; principles of crystal growth, crystal imperfections,
ture and bonding, crystal structures, lattice defects and mass
reactions and diffusion in solids, and the theory of conduc-
transport, glasses, phase transformation, important materials
tors and semiconductors. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
processes, and properties including: mechanical and rheolog-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years.
ical, electrical conductivity, magnetic, dielectric, optical,
thermal, and chemical. In a given year, one of these topics MLGN510/CHGN410 SURFACE CHEMISTRY (I) Intro-
will be given special emphasis. Another area of emphasis is duction to colloid systems, capillarity, surface tension and
phase equilibria. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 3 hours contact angle, adsorption from solution, micelles and mi-
lecture; 3 semester hours. croemulsions, the solid/gas interface, surface analytical tech-
niques, Van Der Waal forces, electrical properties and colloid
MLGN501/CHGN580. STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS (I)
stability, some specific colloid systems (clays, foams and
Application of X-ray diffraction techniques for crystal and
emulsions). Students enrolled for graduate credit in
molecular structure determination of minerals, inorganic and
MLGN510 must complete a special project. Prerequisite:
organometallic compounds. Topics include the heavy atom
DCGN209 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes-
method, data collection by moving film techniques and by
ter hours.
diffractometers, Fourier methods, interpretation of Patterson
maps, refinement methods, and direct methods. Prerequisite: MLGN511. KINETIC CONCERNS IN MATERIALS PRO-
Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Of- CESSING I (I) Introduction to the kinetics of materials pro-
fered alternate years. cessing, with emphasis on the momentum, heat and mass
transport. Discussion of the basic mechanism of transport in
MLGN502/PHGN440. SOLID STATE PHYSICS An ele-
gases, liquids and solids. Prerequisite: MTGN352,
mentary study of the properties of solids including crystalline
MTGN361, MATH225 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 se-
structure and its determination, lattice vibrations, electrons in
mester hours.
metals, and semiconductors. (Graduate students in physics
may register only for PHGN440.) Prerequisite: PH320. MLGN512/MTGN412. CERAMIC ENGINEERING (II) Ap-
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. plication of engineering principles to nonmetallic and ce-
ramic materials. Processing of raw materials and production
MLGN503/CHGN515. CHEMICAL BONDING IN MATE-
of ceramic bodies, glazes, glasses, enamels, and cements.
RIALS (I) Introduction to chemical bonding theories and cal-
Firing processes and reactions in glass bonded as well as me-
culations and their applications to solids of interest to
chanically bonded systems. Prerequisite: MTGN348.
materials science. The relationship between a material's prop-
3 hours. lecture; 3 semester hours.
erties and the bonding of its atoms will be examined for a va-

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MLGN515/MTGN415. ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES AND dressed. These include the flow of polymers through circular,
APPLICATIONS OF MATERIALS (II) Survey of the elec- slit, and complex dies. Fiber spinning, film blowing, extru-
trical properties of materials, and the applications of materi- sion and co-extrusion will be covered as will injection mold-
als as electrical circuit components. The effects of chemistry, ing. Graduate students are required to write a term paper and
processing, and microstructure on the electrical properties take separate examinations which are at a more advanced
will be discussed, along with functions, performance require- level. Prerequisite: CRGN307, EGGN351 or equivalent. 3
ments, and testing methods of materials for each type of cir- hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
cuit component. The general topics covered are conductors, MLGN535, PHGN435/535, and ChEN 435/535. INTERDIS-
resistors, insulators, capacitors, energy convertors, magnetic CIPLINARY MICROELECTRONICS PROCESSING LAB-
materials, and integrated circuits. Prerequisites: PHGN200; ORATORY (II) Application of science and engineering
MTGN311 or MLGN501; MTGN412/MLGN512, or consent principles to the design, fabrication, and testing of microelec-
of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. tronic devices. Emphasis on specific unit operations and the
MLGN516/MTGN416. PROPERTIES OF CERAMICS (II) interrelation among processing steps. Prerequisite: Consent
A survey of the properties of ceramic materials and how of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
these properties are determined by the chemical structure MLGN544/MTGN414. PROCESSING OF CERAMICS (II)
(composition), crystal structure, and the microstructure of A description of the principles of ceramic processing and the
crystalline ceramics and glasses. Thermal, optical, and me- relationship between processing and microstructure. Raw
chanical properties of single-phase and multi-phase ceramics, materials and raw material preparation, forming and fabrica-
including composites, are covered. Prerequisites: PHGN200, tion, thermal processing, and finishing
MTGN311 or MLGN501, MTGN412 or consent of instruc- of ceramic materials will be covered. Principles will be illus-
tor. 3 semester hours: 3 hours lecture. trated by case studies on specific ceramic materials. A project
MLGN517/EGGN422. SOLID MECHANICS OF MATERI- to design a ceramic fabrication process is required. Field trips
ALS (I) Review mechanics of materials. Introduction to elas- to local ceramic manufacturing operations are included.
tic and non-linear continua. Cartesian tensors and stresses Prerequisites: MTGN311, MTGN331, and
and strains. Analytical solution of elasticity problems. De- MTGN412/MLGN512 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lec-
velop basic concepts of fracture mechanics. Prerequisite: ture; 3 semester hours.
EGGN320 or equivalent, MATH225 or equivalent. 3 hours MLGN550/MLGN450. STATISTICAL PROCESS CON-
lecture; 3 semester hours. TROLAND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS (I) An introduc-
MLGN519/MTGN419. NON-CRYSTALLINE MATERI- tion to statistical process control, process capability analysis
ALS (I) An introduction to the principles of glass science and and experimental design techniques. Statistical process con-
engineering and non-crystalline materials in general. Glass trol theory and techniques will be developed and applied to
formation, structure, crystallization and properties will be control charts for variables and attributes involved in process
covered, along with a survey of commercial glass composi- control and evaluation. Process capability concepts will be
tions, manufacturing processes and applications. Prerequi- developed and applied for the evaluation of manufacturing
sites: MTGN311 or MLGN501; MLGN512/MTGN412, or processes. The theory and application of designed experi-
consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. ments will be developed and applied for full factorial experi-
MLGN530/CHEN415. POLYMER SCIENCE AND TECH- ments, fractional factorial experiments, screening
NOLOGY Chemistry and thermodynamics of polymers and experiments, multilevel experiments and mixture experi-
polymer solutions. Reaction engineering of polymerization. ments. Analysis of designed experiments will be carried out
Characterization techniques based on solution properties. by graphical and statistical techniques. Computer software
Materials science of polymers in varying physical states. Pro- will be utilized for statistical process control and for the de-
cessing operations for polymeric materials and use in separa- sign and analysis of experiments. Prerequisite: Consent of In-
tions. Prerequisite: CHGN221, MATH225, CHEN357 or structor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
consent of instructor. 3 hour lecture, 3 semester hours. MLGN563/MTGN463. POLYMER ENGINEERING:
MLGN531/CHGN416. INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES AND PROCESSING An in-
ENGINEERING (II) This class provides a background in troduction to the structure and properties of polymeric mate-
polymer fluid mechanics, polymer rheological response and rials, their deformation and failure mechanisms, and the
polymer shape forming. The class begins with a discussion of design and fabrication of polymeric end items. The molecu-
the definition and measurement of material properties. Inter- lar and crystallographic structures of polymers will be devel-
relationships among the material response functions are elu- oped and related to the elastic, viscoelastic, yield and fracture
cidated and relevant correlations between experimental data properties of polymeric solids and reinforced polymer com-
and material response in real flow situations are given. Pro- posites. Emphasis will be placed on forming techniques for
cessing operations for polymeric materials will then be ad- end item fabrication including: extrusion, injection molding,

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reaction injection molding, thermoforming, and blow mold-
ing. The design of end items will be considered in relation to: Guy T. McBride, Jr.
materials selection, manufacturing engineering, properties,
and applications. Prerequisite: MTGN311.
Honors Program in Public
MLGN569/MTGN569/MTGN469/EGGN469/EGGN569/ Affairs
ChEN469 FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (Interdisciplinary Program)
(II). Investigate fundamentals of fuel-call operation and elec- DR. ARTHUR SACKS, Program Director and Professor of Liberal
trochemistry from a chemical thermodynamics and materials Arts & International Studies
science perspective. Review types of fuel cells, fuel-process-
ing requirements and approaches, and fuel-cell system inte- Program Educational Objectives
gration. Examine current topics in fuel-cell science and The McBride Honors Program offers a program of semi-
technology. Fabricate and test operational fuel cells in the nars and off-campus activities that has the primary goal of
Colorado Fuel Cell Center. Prerequisites: EGGN371 or providing a select number of students the opportunity to
ChEN357 or MTGN351 Thermodynamics I, MATH225 Dif- cross the boundaries of their technical expertise into the ethi-
ferential Equations, or consent of instructor. 3 credit hours. cal, cultural, socio-political, and environmental dimensions
of science and technology. Students will gain the knowledge,
values, and skills to project, analyze and evaluate the moral,
social and environmental implications of their future profes-
sional judgments and activities, not only for the particular or-
ganizations with which they will be involved, but also for the
nation and the world. Themes, approaches and perspectives
from the humanities and the social sciences are integrated
with science and engineering perspectives to develop in stu-
dents habits of thought necessary for a broad understanding
of societal and cultural issues that enhance critical thinking,
social responsibility enlightened leadership, and effective
management. This Program leads to a certificate and a
Minor in the McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs.
Program Description
Designed and taught by teams of faculty members from
the humanities, social sciences, life sciences and physical sci-
ences, and engineering, the curriculum of the McBride Hon-
ors Program in Public Affairs features the following
educational experiences:
u Student-centered seminars guided by faculty moderators
from various disciplines.
u An interdisciplinary approach that integrates domestic
and global perspectives into the curriculum.
u One-to-one long-lasting relationships between faculty
and students.
u Development and practice of oral/written communica-
tion and listening skills.
u Opportunity to travel to Washington, DC and abroad as
part of the McBride curriculum.
u Intellectual relationships and camaraderie.
u Public affairs or policy related internship.
u Public affairs or policy related internship.
A central experience in the program is the Practicum (an
internship, overseas study, public service, undergraduate
research experience, or thesis), which usually comes during
the summer following the junior year. Because engineers and

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scientists will continue to assume significant responsibilities u accepting and behaving according to the rules estab-
as leaders in public and private sectors, it is essential that lished for the Washington Policy and Foreign Area
CSM students be prepared for more than their traditional Study trips to ensure the safety of peers, maximize the
first jobs. Leadership and management demand an under- educational experience of the group, and maintain
standing of the accelerating pace of change that marks the CSM’s high reputation;
social, political, economic, and environmental currents of u understanding that the McBride faculty is committed to
society and a commitment to social and environmental provide the best education to help students become
responsibility. While the seminars in the Program are thoughtful and responsible persons, citizens, and pro-
designed to nourish such an understanding, the internship fessionals;
allows students to see firsthand the kinds of challenges that
they will face in their professional lives. u upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and
the CSM Honor Code, particularly those related to aca-
Foreign study is also possible either through CSM- demic honesty and respect for peers, instructors, and
sponsored trips or through individual plans arranged in Program administrators.
consultation with the Director and CSM’s Office of
International Programs. The cost for any foreign study is the Although the educational experiences in the McBride
responsibility of the student. Honors Program are rigorous and demand a high degree of
dedication from the students, McBride graduates have
Student Profile gained positions of their choice in industry, business, gov-
The McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs for ernment, and within non-governmental organizations more
Engineers seeks to enroll students who can benefit most easily than others, and have been successful in winning
from the learning experiences upon which the Program is admission to high-quality graduate, law, medicine and other
based while significantly contributing to the broader learning professional schools.
objectives of the McBride community. Most honors pro-
grams admit students almost exclusively on the basis of aca- Admission
demic record. Although the McBride Honors Program uses Interested students should apply to the McBride Program
SAT and ACT test scores, and high school grade point aver- by the deadline set by the Program, by filling out an applica-
age as important indicators of success in the McBride tion, submitting an essay, and securing a letter of recommen-
Program, they form only part of the criteria used in the dation (see website for details: http://mcbride.mines.edu/).
admission process. The McBride Program also examines Applicants will be interviewed by a team of Honors faculty
extracurricular activities, interest in public affairs and public and students. Once a finalist accepts the responsibilities of
policy, and the willingness to engage actively in discussion being a member of the Program (see above), s/he begins tak-
and debate. Applicants must demonstrate their commitment ing Honors courses as prescribed by the Program.
to public service, their leadership potential, willingness to Transfer and Graduation Policies
understand and respect perspectives other than their own, The McBride Program accepts applications from transfer
and writing, listening, and speaking abilities through an students as follows:
essay and an interview with faculty members.
u Transfer students who enter CSM in the fall semester
Once admitted into the Program, a McBride student com- must fill out an application and complete the applica-
mits to: tion and interview process with all other applicants
u completing the McBride curriculum as stated in the under the timeframe set .by the Program;
Bulletin, deviating from this course of study only with u Transfer students who enter CSM in the spring semes-
permission from the Program Administration; ter must submit a full application, including the essay,
u participating in the McBride seminars as an active and and arrange an interview with the Program Director be-
responsible member of the learning community, always fore the first day of spring semester classes.
completing reading and writing assignments in order to All transfer students should expect to take the entire
be ready to learn and teach; McBride curriculum in residence. Only under very special cir-
u engaging in the highest level of intellectual discourse in cumstances will the Director consider a petition by a transfer
a civil and respectful manner with all members of the student for course substitutions..
CSM community, even with those who hold different
beliefs, values, and views of the world and the Earth;

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Academic Standards without the Honors designation if they choose to com-
Students must perform to the highest levels of writing, plete the Public Affairs minor instead of transferring
reading, and discussion in preparation for and during their credits to the Division of Liberal Arts and Interna-
McBride seminars. Participation in class projects and discus- tional Studies.
sions is essential. Students who do not maintain an appropri- u If students wish to appeal their withdrawal from the
ate level of participation and engagement may be asked to McBride Honors Program, they must write a letter of
leave the Program. appeal to the Director, who will review the student's
Academic integrity and honesty are expected of all Mines case and consult with McBride faculty colleagues.
students. Any infractions in these areas will be handled under H & SS Core Curriculum Requirements
the rules of CSM and the McBride Program and may result
Students completing the McBride Honors Program are re-
in dismissal from the Program.
quired to complete LAIS100, "Nature and Human Values,"
The Program demands a high level of achievement not and EBGN201, "Principles of Economics." McBride stu-
only in Honors courses, but in all academic work attempted dents are exempt from completing SYGN200, "Human Sys-
at CSM. To that end, a student must meet the following mini- tems."
mum requirements:
Description of Courses
u A minimum cumulative GPA 2.9 is required upon ad-
mission.. Students who meet this GPA requirement HNRS101. PARADOXES OF THE HUMAN CONDITION
will be formally admitted to the Program and allowed Study of the paradoxes in the human condition as expressed
to enroll in the first McBride course at the appropriate in significant texts in classics, literature, moral philosophy,
time. Failure to meet the GPA requirement will result in and history; drama and music, both classical and contem-
voiding the invitation to join the McBride Program. porary, history, biography, and fiction. Prerequisite: Fresh-
man status in the McBride Honors Program. 3 hours seminar;
u A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in Honors course- 3 semester hours. As of fall 2011, new admittees of the Pro-
work is required to remain in good academic standing gram should check with the Program Director to determine
in the Program. Students who drop below the minimum the status of this course.
in their McBride coursework will be placed on proba-
tion for one semester. If the required minimum GPA HNRS201. CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: A STUDY OF
has not been met at the end of the probationary semes- DIVERSE CULTURES A study of cultures within the
ter, or in any subsequent semester, the student will be United States and abroad and the behavior of people. The
withdrawn from the Program. seminar will emphasize the roles of languages, religions,
moral values, and legal and economic systems in the cultures
u If a student's CSM semester GPA falls below the re- selected for inquiry. Prerequisite: HNRS101 or consent of the
quired minimum, the student will receive a formal let- Program Director. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
ter from the Director noting that his or her semester
GPA does not meet McBride standards. The student HNRS202. COMPARATIVE POLITICAL AND
will be strongly encouraged to meet with the Director ECONOMIC SYSTEMS This course constitutes a compara-
to review strategies for academic success. tive study of the interrelationships between political and eco-
nomic systems in theory and practice. Totalitarianism,
u A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.9 is required in all authoritarianism, democracy, anarchy, socialism, and com-
course work at CSM. Students who drop below a cu- munism will be examined in their historical and theoretical
mulative GPA of 2.9 will be placed on probation for contexts and compared with baseline concepts of what con-
one semester. Those students will receive a formal let- stitutes a political system. Economics will be studied from a
ter from the Director informing them that they are on historical/developmental approach, examining classical and
academic probation and are required to meet with the neo-classical economics and theories of major western econ-
Director. Students must meet with the Director or an- omists, including Smith, Marx, and Keynes. Specific nation
other faculty member regularly through the semester of or area case studies will be used to integrate concepts and to
academic probation. . If the required minimum GPA explore possible new global conditions which define the
has not been met at the end of the probationary semes- roles of governments and other institutions in the develop-
ter, or in any subsequent semester, the student will be ment, planning, and control of economic activities and social
withdrawn from the Program. policy. Prerequisite: HNRS201 or permission of the Program
u The minimum cumulative GPA and the minimum Hon- Director. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours.
ors GPA at the time of graduation are required in order HNRS301. INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
to receive the "Minor in the McBride Honors Program International political economy is the study of the dynamic
in Public Affairs." Graduating seniors who fall below relationships between nation-states and the global market-
these minima will receive a "Minor in Public Affairs" place. Topics include: international and world politics,

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money and international finance, international trade, multi- of the Program Director. All students completing a practicum
national and global corporations, global development, transi- are expected to keep an extensive journal and write a pro-
tion economies and societies, and developing economies and fessional report detailing, analyzing, and evaluating their
societies. Prerequisite: HNRS202 or permission of Program experiences. Prerequisite: HNRS311. 3 hours seminar;
Director. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. 3 semester hours.
HNRS302. TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC HNRS402. MCBRIDE PRACTICUM: FOREIGN AREA
CHANGE A critical analysis of the interactions among sci- STUDY FIELD TRIP After completing the HNRS312
ence, technology, and American values and institutions. The Foreign Area Study seminar, students travel to the selected
seminar will study the role of technology in American society country or region. Students will gain first hand experience
and will debate the implications of technology transfer from interacting and communicating with people from another
developed to developing nations. Students will learn to relate culture. Students will complete a written research and analy-
technological issues to socio-economic and religious aspects sis report using historic cultural, technological, political, or
of society and explore the moral and social consequences of an economic theme. Prerequisite: HNRS312 or permission of
technological innovations. Prerequisite: HNRS202 or permis- the Program Director. 3 hours seminar, 3 semester hours.
sion of the Program Director. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester HNRS411. STUDY OF LEADERSHIP AND POWER An
hours. intellectual examination into the nature of leadership and
HNRS311. U.S. PUBLIC POLICY: DOMESTIC AND FOR- power. Focuses on understanding and interpreting the leader-
EIGN Detailed examination of United States public policy, ship role, both its potential and its limitations, in various
using a case study approach to guide students to understand historical, literary, political, socio-economic, and cultural
the various aspects of policy making and the participants in contexts. Exemplary leaders and their antitypes are analyzed.
the process. As an outcome of this seminar, students will Characteristics of leaders are related to their cultural and
have the ability to engage in informed, critical analysis of temporal context. This course will ask questions regarding
public policy, and will understand the process and how they the morality of power and its uses. Leadership in technical
may become involved in it. Students should expect to spend and non-technical environments will be compared and con-
spring break in Washington, D.C., as part of this seminar. trasted. Additionally, power and empowerment, and the
Prerequisite: HNRS301 or HNRS302 or permission of the complications of becoming or of confronting a leader are
Program Director. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. scrutinized. Prerequisite: HNRS311 or HNRS312 or permis-
HNRS312 FOREIGN AREA STUDY A survey of current sion of the Program Director. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester
public policy issues of a selected country or region, based on hours.
a broad survey of history and culture as well as contemporary HNRS412. CONFLICT RESOLUTION An in-depth look at
social, technological, economic and political trends. The creative, non-violent, non-litigious, win-win ways to handle
areas that might be studied in a three year rotation; Far East conflicts in personal, business, environmental and govern-
(China and Taiwan or Hong Kong, Indonesia and/or Malaysia), mental settings. The class will learn concepts, theories and
Latin America (Brazil or Chile), Middle East/Africa (Turkey methods of conflict resolution, study past and present cases,
or South Africa). Students taking this seminar in preparation and observe on-going conflict resolution efforts in the Den-
for a McBride sponsored trip abroad might be able to take a ver area. Prerequisite: HNRS311 or HNRS312 or permission
brief intensive language course before departure. Prerequi- of the Program Director. 3 hour seminar. 3 semester hours.
site: HNRS301 or HNRS302 or permission of the Program HNRS420. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ETHICS 
Director. 3 hours seminar; 3 semester hours. A comprehensive inquiry into ethical and moral issues raised
HNRS398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN THE MCBRIDE HON- by modern science and technology. Issues covered include:
ORS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS FOR ENGINEERS the contention that science is value neutral; the particular
A Special Topics course will be a pilot course in the McBride sorts of ethical problems faced by engineers in their public
curriculum or will be offered as an enhancement to regularly- and political roles in deciding uses of materials and energy;
scheduled McBride seminars. Special Topics courses in the the personal problems faced in the development of a career in
McBride curriculum will not be offered more than twice. science and technology; the moral dilemmas inherent in
Variable credit: 1 - 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit using natural forms and energies for human purposes; and
under different titles. the technologically dominated modern civilization. The sem-
HNRS401. MCBRIDE PRACTICUM: INTERNSHIP An inar will consist of readings and discussion of ethical issues
off-campus practicum which may include an internship in a in plays, works of fiction, and films. Prerequisite: HNRS411
company, government agency, or public service organization or HNRS412 or permission of the Program Director. 3 hours
(domestic or foreign), or foreign study as a part of a McBride seminar; 3 semester hours.
group or individually. The practicum must have prior approval

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HNRS498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN THE MCBRIDE HON-
ORS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS A Special Topics Military Science
course will be a pilot course in the McBride curriculum or (Army ROTC-AROTC)
will be offered as an enhancement to regularly-scheduled The Department of Military Science offers programs lead-
McBride seminars. Special Topics courses in the McBride ing to an officer's commission in the active Army, Army
curriculum will not be offered more than twice. Variable Reserve, or National Guard in conjunction with an under-
credit: 1 - 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under dif- graduate or graduate degree. Military science courses are
ferent titles. designed to supplement a regular degree program by offering
HNRS499. INDEPENDENT STUDY Under special circum- practical leadership and management experience. The
stances, a McBride student may use this course number to Military Science Program at the Colorado School of Mines
register for an independent study project which substitutes (CSM) is offered in conjunction with the University of
for or enhances the regularly-scheduled McBride curriculum Colorado at Boulder (CU-B). Students attend classes at the
seminars. Variable credit: 1 - 6 semester hours. Repeatable Colorado School of Mines in Golden.
for credit. Four-Year Program
The four-year program consists of two phases: the basic
course (freshman and sophomore years) and the advanced
course (junior and senior years).
Basic course
The basic course offers a 2- or 3-credit course each semes-
ter, covering Army history and organization as well as mili-
tary leadership and management. Laboratory sessions provide
the opportunity to apply leadership skills while learning basic
military skills. Enrollment in the basic course incurs no mili-
tary obligation except for Army scholarship recipients.
Advanced course
The advanced course covers leadership, tactics and unit
operations, training techniques, military law, and professional
ethics, and includes a leadership practicum each semester. A
33-day summer advanced camp at Fort Lewis, Washington,
provides challenging leadership training and is a prerequisite
for commissioning. Advanced course students must have
completed the basic course and obtain permission from the
Professor of Military Science (PMS).
Two-Year Program
The two-year program consists of the advanced course,
preceded by attending the Leaders Training course (a four-
week summer ROTC basic course at Ft. Knox, Kentucky).
Veterans, or Active Army Reserve/Army National Guard
Soldiers, or students who have participated in three years of
Junior ROTC or Civil Air Patrol, may be eligible to enroll in
the advanced course without attendance at basic camp or
completion of the basic course. Advanced course students
must obtain permission from the Professor of Military
Science (PMS) at 303-492-6495.

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Scholarship Programs Military Science Minor
Four-year college scholarships are available to high school Army ROTC cadets desiring to receive a minor in Military
seniors, who apply before December 1 of their senior year. Science must complete at least 18 hours of Military Science
Competition for two- and three- year scholarships is open to courses as follows:
all university students, regardless of academic major and 1. At least two courses from the following (4 hours):
whether or not they are currently enrolled in ROTC.
Scholarship students receive full tuition and mandatory labo- MSGN103. ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP I
ratory fees, a book allowance, and an allowance of $300- MSGN104. ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP II
$500 per month during the academic year. Students interested MSGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY
in the scholarship program should contact the AROTC SCIENCE
Enrollment and Scholarship Officer at 303-492-3549 no later MSGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY
than the beginning of the spring semester to apply for the fol- MSGN203. MSGN203. METHODS OF LEADERSHIP
lowing academic year. AND MANAGEMENT I
MSGN204. METHODS OF LEADERSHIP AND
Simultaneous Membership Program MANAGEMENT II
Students currently in the Army Reserves or Army National MSGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY
Guard and entering either the second year of the basic course SCIENCE (I, II)
or the advanced course may participate in the Simultaneous MSGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II)
Membership Program (SMP). Students participating in this
program will receive $450 to $500 monthly stipend plus their 2. All fourteen hours contained in the following courses:
unit pay at the E-5 grade. SMP participants may be eligible
for Army Reserve or Army National Guard tuition assistance MSGN301. MSGN301. MILITARY OPERATIONS
benefits. AND TRAINING I (I)
MSGN302. MILITARY OPERATIONS AND
Leadership Laboratories TRAINING II (II)
Leadership labs provide cadets with practical leadership
MSGN303. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (I)
experience and performance-oriented, hands-on instruction
MSGN304. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (II)
outside the classroom.. Diagnostic evaluations of cadets in
MSGN401. OFFICER LEADERSHIP AND DEVEL-
leadership roles are frequently administered. Leadership labs
OPMENT I (I)
are compulsory for enrolled cadets. Physical training is con-
MSGN402. OFFICER LEADERSHIP AND DEVEL-
ducted three times a week with the purpose of developing
OPMENT II (II)
muscular strength, endurance, and cardio-respiratory
MSGN403. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (I)
endurance.
MSGN404. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (II)
Veterans
Veterans who have served on active duty or in the Army Description of Courses
Reserve/National Guard are also eligible for the ROTC pro-
Freshman Year
gram. Although veterans are not required to take the Basic
*Indicates courses that may be used to satisfy PAGN
Course, they are encouraged to do so. A minimum of 60
semester requirements.
credit hours are required prior to enrolling in the Advanced
Course. *MSGN103. ADVENTURES IN LEADERSHIP I (I) Intro-
duces fundamentals of leadership and the United States
Registration and Credits Army. Examines its organization, customs, and history as
Army ROTC serves as elective credit in most departments. well as its current relevance and purpose. Students also in-
Elective course credit toward your degree for AROTC classes vestigate basic leadership and management skills necessary
will be determined by your individual academic advisor. to be successful in both military and civilian settings. In-
Students who wish to register for Army ROTC classes do so cludes fundamentals of Army leadership doctrine, team-
through the normal course registration process at CSM. building concepts, time and stress management, an
AROTC classes begin with the MSGN prefix. introduction to cartography and land navigation, marksman-
For more information about AROTC, contact the Army ship, briefing techniques, and some basic military tactics.
ROTC Enrollment and Scholarship Officer at 303-492-3549 Lab fee. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab, 3 hours PT, and 80 hours
or 303-492-6495, or the department on campus directly at field training; 2 semester hours. (Fall)
303-273-3380. The department is located in the Military
*MSGN104. Adventures in Leadership II (II) Continues the
Science building, 1232 West Campus Road. You can also go
investigation of leadership in small organizations. Covers se-
to http://www.colorado.edu/AROTC. For information about
lected topics such as basic troop leading procedures, military
CSM, call 303-273-3398 or 303-273-3380.
first aid and casualty evacuation concepts, creating ethical

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work climates, an introduction to Army organizations and in- and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit
stallations, and a further examination of basic military tac- hours. Repeatable for credit.
tics. Introduces students to effective military writing styles. Junior Year
Lab fee. 1 hour lecture, 2 hours lab, 3 hours PT, and 80 hours MSGN301. MSGN301. MILITARY OPERATIONS AND
field training; 2 semester hours. (Spring) TRAINING I (I) Further explores the theory of managing
MSGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY SCIENCE (I, and leading small military units with an emphasis on practi-
II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from cal applications at the squad and platoon levels. Students ex-
special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the amine various leadership styles and techniques as they relate
course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Consent of instruc- to advanced small unit tactics. Familiarizes students with a
tor. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit variety of topics such as cartography, land navigation, field
under different titles. craft, and weapons systems. Involves multiple, evaluated
leadership opportunities in field settings and hands-on expe-
MSGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II). Individual re- rience with actual military equipment. Students are given
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty maximum leadership opportunities in weekly labs. Prerequi-
member. Student and instructor will agree on subject matter, site: Consent of the Professor of Military Science. Lab Fee. 3
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall)
"Independent Study" form must be completed and submitted
to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeat- MSGN302. MILITARY OPERATIONS AND TRAINING II
able for credit. (II) Studies theoretical and practical applications of small
unit leadership principles. Focuses on managing personnel
Sophomore Year and resources, the military decision making process, the op-
*MSGN203. MSGN203. METHODS OF LEADERSHIP erations order, and oral communications. Exposes the student
AND MANAGEMENT I (I) Comprehensively reviews ad- to tactical unit leadership in a variety of environments with a
vanced leadership and management concepts including moti- focus on preparation for the summer advance camp experi-
vation, attitudes, communication skills, problem solving, ence. Prerequisite: Consent of the Professor of Military Sci-
human needs and behavior, and leadership self development. ence. Lab Fee. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Spring)
Students continue to refine effective written and oral commu-
MSGN303. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (I) Develop-
nications skills and to explore topics such as the basic
ment of military leadership techniques to include preparation
branches of the Army, and officer and NCO duties. Students
of operation plans, presentation of instruction, and supervi-
conduct classroom and practical exercises in small unit light
sion of underclass military cadets. Instruction in military
infantry tactics and are prepared to perform as midlevel lead-
drill, ceremonies, and customs and courtesies of the Army.
ers in the cadet organization. Lab fee: 1 hour lecture, 2 hours
Must be taken in conjunction with MSGN301. Prerequisite:
lab, 3 hours PT, and 80 hours field training; 2 semester hours.
Consent of department. Lab Fee. 2 hours lab, 3 hours PT, 80
(Fall)
hours field training; .5 semester hour. (Fall)
*MSGN204. METHODS OF LEADERSHIP AND MAN-
MSGN304. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (II) Continued
AGEMENT II (II) Focuses on leadership and management
development of military leadership techniques with the major
functions in military and corporate environments. Studies
emphasis on leading an Infantry Squad. Training is "hands-
various components of Army leadership doctrine to include
on." Practical exercises are used to increase understanding of
the four elements of leadership, leadership principles, risk
the principles of leadership learned in MSGN302. Must be
management and planning theory, the be-know-do frame-
taken in conjunction with MSGN302. Prerequisite: Consent
work, and the Army leadership evaluation program. Continue
of department. Lab Fee. 2 hours lab, 3 hours PT, 80 hours
to refine communication skills. Lab fee. 1 hour lecture, 2
field training; .5 semester hour. (Spring)
hours lab, 3 hours PT, and 80hours field training; 2 semester
hours. (Spring) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT
COURSE (LDAC) (Fort Lewis, WA) A 34 day LDAC is re-
MSGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY SCIENCE
quired for completion of the AROTC program. LDAC
(I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen
should be attended between the junior and senior year. The
from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually
emphasis at LDAC is placed on the development of individ-
the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
ual leadership initiative and self-confidence. Students are
structor. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
rated on their performance in various positions of leadership
credit under different titles.
during the LDAC period. The U.S. Army reimburses stu-
MSGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II) Individual re- dents for travel to and from LDAC. In addition, students re-
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty ceive approximately $600.00 pay while attending LDAC.
member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a sub- Prerequisite: Enrollment in the AROTC LDAC and comple-
ject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent tion of MSGN301 through 304.
of instructor. "Independent Study" form must be completed
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MSGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY SCIENCE positions in the Cadet Battalion. Cadets take a large role in
(I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen determining the goals and direction of the cadet organization,
from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually under supervision of the cadre. Cadets are required to plan
the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Consent of in- and organize cadet outings and much of the training of un-
structor. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for derclassmen. Lab Fee. Prerequisite: Consent of department.
credit under different titles. Lab Fee. 2 hours lab, 3 hours PT, and 80 hours field training;
MSGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II). Individual re- .5 semester hour. (Spring)
search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty MSGN497. SPECIAL STUDIES IN LEADERSHIPAND
member. Student and instructor will agree on subject matter, SMALL GROUP DYNAMICS I (I) The course is specifi-
content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. cally geared to the unique leadership challenges faced by in-
"Independent Study" form must be completed and submitted dividuals involved in CSM student government and other
to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeat- campus leadership positions. Instruction emphasis is on
able for credit. forces and dynamics which shape and define leader/man-
Senior Year ager's job in the campus environment. Prerequisite: Currently
MSGN401. OFFICER LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOP- appointed or elected leader of a recognized student organiza-
MENT I (I) Examines management and leadership concepts tion or consent of the department head. 1 hour lecture and 5
and techniques associated with planning and executing mili- hours lab; 3 semester hours.
tary training and operations at company and higher echelons. MSGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN MILITARY SCIENCE
Includes analyses of professional ethics and values, effective (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen
training principles and procedures, subordinate counseling, from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually
and effective staff officer briefing techniques. Also investi- the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Consent of in-
gates other subjects such as counter terrorism, modern peace- structor. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for
keeping missions, and the impact of the information credit under different titles.
revolution on the art of land warfare. Conducted both in and MSGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY (I, II). Individual re-
out of classroom setting and with multiple practical leader- search or special problem projects supervised by a faculty
ship opportunities to organize cadet training and activities. member. Student and instructor will agree on subject matter,
Prerequisite: Consent of the Professor of Military Science. content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Lab Fee. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. (Fall) "Independent Study" form must be completed and submitted
MSGN402. OFFICER LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOP- to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeat-
MENT II (II) Continues MSGN401 study of management able for credit.
and leadership concepts and techniques, providing practical
leadership experiences in the classroom and during multiple Aerospace Studies
cadet-run activities. Also examines varied topics such as the- Air Force ROTC (AFROTC)
ory and practice of the military justice system, law of war, The Department of Aerospace Studies offers programs
military-media relations, support mechanisms for soldiers leading to an officer's commission in the Air Force in con-
and their families, operational security considerations, and junction with an undergraduate or graduate degree.
historical case studies in military leadership in the context of Aerospace science courses are designed to supplement a reg-
21st century land warfare. Prerequisite: Consent of the Pro- ular degree program by offering practical leadership and
fessor of Military Science. Lab Fee. 3 hours lecture; 3 semes- management experience. The Aerospace Studies Program at
ter hours. (Spring) the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is offered in conjunc-
tion with the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-B).
MSGN403. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (I) Continued
development of leadership techniques by assignment in the Four-Year Program
command and staff positions in the Cadet Battalion. Cadets The four-year program consists of two phases: the general
are expected to plan and execute much of the training associ- military course (freshman and sophomore years) and the
ated with the day-to-day operations within the cadet battal- professional officer course (junior and senior years). This
ion. Utilizing the troop leading and management principles program is designed for incoming freshmen or any student
learned in previous classes, cadets analyze the problems with four years remaining until degree completion. It con-
which the battalion faces, develop strategies, brief recom- sists of three parts: the General Military Course (GMC) for
mendations, and execute the approved plan. Prerequisite: lower division (normally freshmen and sophomore) students;
Consent of department. Lab Fee. 2 hours lab, 3 hours PT, the Professional Officer Course (POC) for upper division
and 80 hours field training; .5 semester hour. (Fall) students (normally juniors and seniors); and Leadership
MSGN404. LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (II) Continued Laboratory (LLAB-attended by all cadets). Completion of a
leadership development by serving in the command and staff four-week summer training course is required prior to com-
missioning.
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Leadership Lab Science building on the corner of Maple St and West
All AFROTC cadets must attend Leadership Lab (2 hours Campus Drive. For information about CSM, call 303-273-
per week). The laboratory involves a study of Air Force cus- 3398 or 303-273-3380.
toms and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, career opportuni- Aerospace Studies Minor
ties, and the life and work of an Air Force officer. Air Force ROTC cadets desiring to receive a minor in
General Military Course (GMC) Aerospace Studies must complete at least 20 hours of
The basic course covers Air Force history and organiza- Aerospace Studies courses as follows:
tion as well as military leadership and management. 1.5 AFGN101. FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR
Laboratory sessions provide the opportunity to apply leader- FORCE (I)
ship skills while learning basic military skills. Enrollment in
the basic course incurs no military obligation except for Air 1.5 AFGN102. FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AIR
Force scholarship recipients. FORCE (II)

Professional Officer Course (POC) 1.5 AFGN201. THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE
The advanced course covers military officership, leader- POWER (I)
ship and unit operations, training techniques, military law, 1.5 AFGN202. THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR AND SPACE
and professional ethics, and includes a leadership practicum POWER (II)
each semester. A Field Training encampment provides chal-
lenging leadership training and is a prerequisite for commis- 3.5 AFGN301. AIR FORCE LEADERHIP STUDIES (I)
sioning. Advanced course students must have completed the 3.5 AFGN302. AIR FORCE LEADERHIP STUDIES (II)
basic course and obtain permission from the Professor of
Aerospace Studies (PAS) to enroll in the POC. 3.5 AFGN401. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS AND PREPA-
RATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY (I)
Three-Year Program
The three-year program consists of the first two years of 3.5 AFGN402. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS AND PREPA-
GMC courses taken concurrently in one year. The student RATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY (II)
then attends a Field Training encampment, and completes Other AFROTC Programs
two years of advanced POC courses. Other programs are frequently available based on current
Scholarship Programs Air Force needs. See www.det105.com to contact a Det 105
Four-year college scholarships are available to high representative. Interested students should make initial con-
school seniors, who apply before December 1 of their senior tact as early as possible to create the best selection opportu-
year. Competition for two- and three- year scholarships is nity, as selection is on a competitive basis.
open to all university students, regardless of academic major Description of Courses
and whether or not they are currently enrolled in ROTC.
Scholarship students receive tuition assistance and mandato- Freshman Year
ry laboratory fees, a book allowance, and a monthly stipend. AFGN101 and 102. FOUNDATIONS OF THE UNITED
Students interested in the scholarship program should con- STATES AIR FORCE - Two semesters, 1.5 hours per semes-
tact the AFROTC Unit Admissions Officer at ter. This survey course briefly covers topics relating to the
www.det105.com no later than the beginning of the spring Air Force and defense. It focuses on the structure and mis-
semester to apply for the following academic year. A com- sions of Air Force organizations, officership and profession-
plete listing of all available AFROTC scholarships is avail- alism. It is also a good introduction into the use of
able at www.afrotc.com. communication skills. Weekly Leadership Lab for this
course (to be taken in conjunction with AS 101 and 102) is a
Registration and Credits weekly laboratory that touches on the topics of Air Force
Air Force ROTC serves as elective credit in most depart- customs and courtesies, health and physical fitness, and drill
ments. Elective course credit toward your degree for and ceremonies.
AFROTC classes will be determined by your individual aca-
Sophomore Year
demic advisor. Students who wish to register for Air Force
AFGN201 and 202. THE EVOLUTION OF USAF AIR
ROTC classes do so through the normal course registration
AND SPACE POWER - Two semesters, 1.5 hours per se-
process at CSM. AFROTC classes begin with the AFGN
mester. This survey course is concerned with the beginnings
prefix. For more information about AFROTC, contact the
of manned flight and the development of aerospace power in
Air Force ROTC Unit Admissions Officer at
the United States, including the employment of air power in
www.det105.com , or the department on campus directly at
WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and the peaceful
303-273-3380. The department is located in the Military
employment of U.S. air power in civic actions, scientific mis-

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sions and support of space exploration. Weekly Leadership
Laboratory (LLAB) for this course (to be taken in conjunc- Physical Education and
tion with AS 201 and 202) provides you with the opportunity
to demonstrate fundamental management skills and prepares
Athletics
you for Field Training. TOM SPICER, Department Head and Athletic Director
DIXIE CIRILLO, Associate Athletic Director
Junior Year BRANDON LEIMBACH, Associate Athletic Director
AFGN301 and 302. AIR FORCE LEADERHIP STUDIES - KRIS BARBER, Instructor and Assistant Football Coach
Two semesters, 3.5 hours per semester. This course is a STEPHANIE BEGLAY, Assistant Athletics Trainer
study in the anatomy of leadership, the need for quality and BOB BENSON, Instructor and Associate Head Football Coach
management leadership, the role of discipline in leadership ROBERT BODOR, Instructor and Assistant Football Coach
situations and the variables affecting leadership. Case studies OSCAR BOES, Cross Country Coach
CHAD BOSTWICK, Instructor and Assistant Football Coach
are used to examine Air Force leadership and management
CLAY BROWN, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of
situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practi-
Recreational Sports
cal application of the concepts. Deal with actual problems JEFF DUGGAN, Sports Information Director
and complete projects associated with planning and manag- CLEMENT GRINSTEAD, Instructor and Assistant Football Coach
ing the Leadership Laboratory. Weekly Leadership Labora- JOHN HOWARD, Director of Intramural and Club Sports
tory (LLAB) for this course (to be taken in conjunction with JOSH HUTCHENS, Head Wrestling Coach
AS 301 and 302) provides you the opportunity to develop MARIANNE HUTCHENS, Instructor and Assistant Track Coach
your fundamental management skills while planning and GREG JENSEN, Assistant Athletics Trainer
conducting cadet activities. TYLER KIMBLE, Instructor, Head Golf Coach and Coordinator for
Marketing and Promotions
Senior Year FRANK KOHLENSTEIN, Instructor and Head Men's and Women's
AFGN401 and 402. NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS Soccer Coach
AND PREPARATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY - Two semes- PAULA KRUEGER, Head Women's Basketball Coach
ters, 3.5 hours per semester. Learn about the role of the pro- DAN R. LEWIS, Instructor and Assistant Wrestling Coach
fessional military leader in a democratic society; societal ADAM LONG, Instructor and Assistant Football Coach/Strength and
attitudes toward the armed forces; the requisites for maintain- Conditioning
ing adequate national defense structure; the impact of techno- MIKE MARSH, Instructor and Assistant Wrestling Coach
logical and international developments on strategic JENNIFER McINTOSH, Head Athletic Trainer
GREG MULHOLLAND, Instructor and Assistant Men's Soccer
preparedness and the overall policy-making process; and mil-
Coach
itary law. In addition, you will study topics that will prepare JERRID OATES, Instructor and Head Baseball Coach
you for your first active-duty assignment as an officer in the CHARLES O'DELL, Assistant Athletic Director
Air Force. Weekly Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) for this PRYOR ORSER, Head Men's Basketball Coach
course (to be taken in conjunction with AS 401 and 402) pro- CALEB PADILLA, Instructor and Assistant Football Coach
vides you with the opportunity to use your leadership skills HEATHER ROBERTS, Instructor and Assistant Volleyball Coach
in planning and conducting cadet activities. It prepares you BRAD SCHICK, Instructor and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
for commissioning and entry into the active-duty Air Force. ART SIEMERS, Instructor and Head Track & Field and Cross
Country Coach
KATIE SIMONS, Assistant Sports Information Director
BRITTANY SIMPSON, Instructor and Assistant Women's
Basketball Coach
JAMIE SKADELAND, Head Volleyball Coach
ROBERT STITT, Head Football Coach
NOLAN SWETT, Instructor and Assistant Football Coach
ROBERT THOMPSON, Instructor and Director of Outdoor
Recreation Center
ANNA VAN WETZINGA, Instructor and Head Softball Coach

The Department of Physical Education and Athletics of-

fers a four-fold physical education and athletics program
which includes (a) required physical education classes; (b)
intercollegiate athletics; (c) intramural athletics and club
sports; and (d) recreational athletics.

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 A large number of students use the institution's facilities ters of Physical Education is a graduation requirement. Ex-
for recreational purposes, including swimming, tennis, soc- ceptions: (1) a medical excuse verified by a physician;
cer, basketball, volleyball, weight lifting, softball, and rac- (2) veterans, honorably discharged from the armed forces;
quetball. (3) new students entering CSM for the first time who are 26
Russell H. Volk Gymnasium years or older prior to the first day of class (4) students hold-
A tri-level complex containing a NCAA regulation basket- ing a bachelor’s degree. Normally, it is fulfilled during the
ball arena, two racquetball/handball courts, wrestling room, first two years of attendance. Transfer students should clear
weight training facility, locker space, and offices for the with the Admissions Offices regarding advanced standing in
Physical Education Department. physical education. Participation in intercollegiate athletics
may be substituted for required semesters and hours of physi-
Steinhauer Field House cal education. ROTC students can waive the physical educa-
A facility of 35,000-sq. ft., which provides for the needs of tion requirement when a similar four-semester physical
intercollegiate athletics and physical education classes. activity is required in their respective ROTC Programs.
Darden Baseball Field Upper-class students who wish to continue taking physi-
Newly renovated with dugouts, fencing, 10 inning score- cal education after completing graduation requirements may
board, netted backstop, press-box and lights for night games. re-enroll in any of the regularly scheduled classes.
Located west of Brooks Field and has seating accommoda-
tions for 500 spectators. All students enrolled in physical education shall provide
their own gym uniform, athletic shoes, and swimming suit.
Softball Field A non-refundable $10 fee is assessed for the required locker
Newly constructed dugouts, batting cage, perimeter fenc- service.
ing, sound system and new irrigation system. Located west
of Darden Field seating for 200 people. Intercollegiate Athletics
The School is a charter member of the Rocky Mountain
Brooks Stadium and Harry D. Campbell Field Athletic Conference (RMAC) and the National Collegiate
Brooks Stadium includes a synthetic surface named in Athletic Association (NCAA). Sports offered include: foot-
honor of Harry D. Campbell, Class of 1939. This is ball, men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, men’s and
equipped with lights and a steel-concrete grandstand and women’s track, men’s and women’s cross country, baseball,
bleachers which seat 3,500 spectators. men’s golf, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s
Tennis Courts and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball and softball.
The Department maintains four tennis courts. One hour credit is given for a semester’s participation in each
Student Recreation Center sport.
A three-level, 108,000 square foot facility that features an Through a required athletic fee, all full-time students at-
8 lane, 25 yard swimming pool with 2 diving boards and a 14 tending CSM become members of the CSM Athletic Associa-
person hot tub. There are men's and women's locker rooms, a tion, which financially supports the intercollegiate athletic
4,000 square foot climbing wall, a full service juice bar, an program. With this fee, each CSM student receives free ad-
elevated jogging track, a 5,500 square foot fitness area, 2 mission to all home athletic events. The Director of Athletics
multi-purpose rooms, a recreational gym and an arena that administers this program.
seats 3,000 for varsity athletic contests. Intramural and Club Sports
Swenson Intramural Complex The intramural program features a variety of activities
Two fields are available for intramural/recreation sports. ranging from those offered in the intercollegiate athletic pro-
Stermole Track and Field Complex gram to more recreational type activities. They are governed
Nine lane metric track with all field event components by the CSM Rec. Sports Department. All activities are of-
necessary to host NCAA, RMAC sanctioned events. Seating fered in the following categories: men, women and co-ed.
for 800 spectators. The club sport program is governed by the CSM Sport
CSM Soccer Stadium Club Council. There are 14 competitive groups currently
Synthetic surface which provides opportunities for Men's under this umbrella. Some teams engage in intercollegiate
and Women's NCAA, RMAC sanctioned events. Seating for competition at the non-varsity level, some serve as
500 spectators. instructional/recreational entities, and some as strictly
recreational interest groups. They are funded through
Required Physical Education. ASCSM. Some of the current organizations are Cycling, Ice
Each student at Colorado School of Mines is required to Hockey, Lacrosse, Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby, Ski Team,
complete four Physical Education classes, beginning with the Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Men's Ultimate Frisbee,
prerequisite classes of PAGN101 and PAGN102 continuing Women's Ultimate Frisbee, Men's Volleyball, Women's Vol-
on to two additional 200 level courses. Four separate semes- leyball, Water Polo, Bowling and In-Line Hockey.

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Description of Courses PAGN241 WOMEN'S WEIGHT TRAINING
PAGN242 WOMEN'S RAQUETBALL
All students are required to complete PAGN101 and PAGN251 GOLF
PAGN102 before they will be allowed to register in higher PAGN255 MOUNTAIN BIKING
level activity classes. The only exceptions to this requirement PAGN257 INTRODUCATION TO ROCK CLIMBING
are students enrolled in intercollegiate athletics and ROTC. PAGN258 WOMEN'S ROCK CLIMBING
(See Required Physical Education.) PAGN271 BEGINNING BADMINTON
PAGN272 ADVANCED BADMINTON
Freshman Year
PAGN273 BEGINNING BASKETBALL
PAGN101. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (I) (Required) A gen- PAGN274 ADVANCED BASKETBALL
eral overview of life fitness basics which includes exposure PAGN275 BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL
to educational units of Nutrition, Stress Management, Drug PAGN276 ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL
and Alcohol Awareness. Instruction in Fitness units provides PAGN277 BEGINNING RACQUETBALL
the student an opportunity for learning and the beginning ba- PAGN279 HANDBALL
sics for a healthy life style. PAGN280 CLUB SPORTS
PAGN102. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (II) (Required) Sec-
tions in physical fitness and team sports, relating to personal Intercollegiate Athletics
health and wellness activities. Prerequisite: PAGN101 or Instruction and practice in fundamentals and mechanics of
consent of the Department Head. the selected sport in preparation for collegiate competition.
Satisfactory completion of any course fulfills one semester of
Sophomore, Junior, Senior Years physical education requirements.
Students may select from several special activities listed
PAGN151 VARSITY BASEBALL
below. Approved transfer credit may be substituted for the
PAGN153 VARSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL
following classes: PAGN154 VARSITY WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PAGN201. PERSONAL WELLNESS provides an overview PAGN157 VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY
of the 5 Dimensions of Wellness: Physical, Social, Emo- PAGN159 VARSITY FOOTBALL
tional, Intellectual and Spiritual. Students will take a proac- PAGN161 VARSITY GOLF
tive approach to developing strategies for optimum wellness PAGN167 VARSITY MEN'S SOCCER
PAGN168 VARSITY WOMEN'S SOCCER
including goal setting and application of wellness principles
PAGN169 VARSITY SWIMMING AND DIVING
through assignments and group in-class work. Prerequisites: PAGN173 VARSITY TRACK AND FIELD
PAGN101 and PAGN102 or consent of Department Head. PAGN175 VARSITY WRESTLING
2 hours lecturer; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit. PAGN177 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
PAGN202 through PAGN280. (Students enrolling in these PAGN179 VARSITY SOFTBALL
courses may be required to furnish their own equipment.)
Classes will be offered on Monday and Wednesday for 50 Prerequisite: Consent of department. 1 semester hour.
minutes each day or on Tuesday or Thursday for 1.5 hours.
Prerequisite: PAGN101 or PAGN102 or consent of Depart-
ment Head. 2 hours activity; .5 semester hour. Repeatable
for credit.
PAGN202 INDOOR SOCCER
PAGN205. BEGINNING KARATE
PAGN206 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED KARATE
PAGN207 TRAIL RUNNING
PAGN208 KAYAKING
PAGN209 AIKIDO
PAGN210 HIKING
PAGN211 BEGINNING SWIMMING
PAGN212 INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING
PAGN221 BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING
PAGN222 ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING
PAGN223 DISTANCE RUNNING
PAGN232 YOGA
PAGN235 AEROBICS

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Space and Planetary a broad spectrum of space and planetary topics including as-
tronomy, planetary science, space exploration, and the design
Science and Engineering of missions and instruments.
Program Requirements:
(SPSE) Area of Special Interest in Space and Planetary Science
Minors and Areas of Special Interest Only and Engineering:
JEFFREY C. ANDREWS-HANNA, Assistant Professor and SPSE Enrollment in the Area of Special Interest is approved by
Director
the Director or Associate Director. Students will then be as-
ANGEL ABBUD-MADRID, Associate Research Professor and
SPSE Associate Director
signed to an SPSE ASI advisor from among the faculty listed
THOMAS FURTAK, Professor and SPSE Program Advisor above, who will monitor and advise their progress. The Area
of Special Interest requires a total of 12 credits, up to 3 of
Department of Chemical Engineering
which may be at the 200 level or below, up to 3 of which
ANGEL ABBUD-MADRID, Associate Research Professor and
SPSE Associate Director may overlap with the requirements of the degree-granting
ROBERT D. KNECHT, Research Professor and Senior Lecturer in program. Students may choose their ASI courses from the
EPICS list of approved courses below or from any additional
CYNTHIA NORRGRAN, Lecturer courses approved by the students' ASI advisor. Application of
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering EPICS or Senior Design credits towards the ASI requires
JOEL G. DUNCAN, Senior Lecturer choice of a space or planetary related project and approval by
the students' SPSE ASI advisor.
Department of Geophysics and Geophysical Engineering
JEFFREY C. ANDREWS-HANNA, Assistant Professor SPSE-approved Courses:
WARREN HAMILTON, Distinguished Senior Scientist EPICS 251 Planetary EPICS Design II
GARY R. OLHOEFT, Professor EPICS 251 GIS EPICS Design II
EPICS 398 EPICS Design III
Department of Engineering
EGGN 408 Introduction to Space Exploration
CHRISTOPHER DRYER, Assistant Research Professor
EGGN 491/492 Senior Design I and II
Department of Environmental Science and Engineering GEGN 469 Engineering Geology Design
JOHN R. SPEAR, Assistant Professor GEOL 498 Planetary Geology
Department of Physics GPGN 438 Geophysics Project Design
F. EDWARD CECIL, Professor Emeritus GPGN/GEOL 470 Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing
THOMAS FURTAK, Professor and Department Head GPGN 498 Planetary Geophysics and Geology
UWE GREIFE, Professor PHGN 324 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics
PHGN 424 Astrophysics
Programs Offered: PHGN 471/481 and 472/482 Senior Design Principles/Practice I & II
Area of Special Interest in Space and Planetary Science and
Engineering 1. Semester to Commence:
Fall 2009
Programs Offered: 2. ASI Courses:
Area of Special Interest in Space and Planetary Science and
EPICS251 Planetary Epics (3 credit hours)
Engineering
EPICS251*1 GIS EPICS Design II (3 credit hours, by ap-
proval only)
Program Description EPICS398*2 EPICS Design III (3 credit hours)
Since the advent of the space age in the middle of the last GEOL498*3 Planetary Geology (2 credit hours)
century, the pace of human and robotic exploration of space EGGN408 Introduction to Space Exploration (1 credit
has been ever increasing. This exploration is made possible hour)
by feats of engineering to allow long-term operation of ro- GPGN/GEOL470 Applications of Satellite Remote Sens-
botic and human explorers in the harsh environment of space. ing (3 credit hours)
The product of this exploration is a large and growing body GPGN498*4 Planetary Geophysics and Geology (3 credit
of knowledge about our neighbors in the Solar System and hours)
our place in the universe. The mission of the Space and PHGN324*5 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics
Planetary Science and Engineering (SPSE) program is to pro- (3 credit hours)
vide students with a pathway for studying extraterrestrial ap- PHGN424*5 Astrophysics (3 credit hours)
plications of science, engineering, and resource utilization GPGN438 Geophysics Project Design (3 credit hours)
through an Area of Special Interest. This ASI draws on GEGN469 Engineering Geology Design (3 credit hours)
courses from five CSM departments and programs, covering

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 EGGN491/492 Senior Design I and II (3 credit hours
each)
PHGN471/481 and 472/482 Senior Design
Principles/Practice I and II (3 credit hours each)
TOTAL: 27 credit hours
Footnotes:
*1EPICS 251 - GIS EPICS can be taken as part of the

SPSE ASI by approval only. For SPSE ASI credit, a

planetary GIS topic must be selected with "clients" for
the project selected from among the planetary and space
faculty at CSM or from the broader space and planetary
community.
*2EPICS 398 EPICS Design III will be removed from the

list of courses if it is decided that it will no longer be

taught, and the bulletin description above will be re-
vised accordingly.
*3GEOL 498 will be given a permanent course number

pending approval of a proposal to the Undergraduate

Council submitted in the September meeting.
*4GPGN 498 is being taught for the first time in Fall of

2009, and will be given a permanent course number

pending submission and approval of a proposal to the
Undergraduate Council at a future date.
*5PHGN 324 and 424 have not been taught on a yearly

basis. PHGN 424 was last taught in Spring 2007, and

will continue to be taught according to student interest.
The Physics department is discussing plans to offer
these courses on a more regular basis, as per conversa-
tion with Tom Furtak.

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 Section 6 - Research Centers
and Institutes
8th Continent Project Advanced Mineralogy Research
The 8th Continent Project is a comprehensive effort to in- Center
tegrate space technology and resources into the global econ- The Advanced Mineralogy Research Center (AMRC), is
omy. It includes a chamber of commerce, business incubator, an Independent Center dedicated to the characterization of a
funding network and research center. The Project is organiz- broad array of materials in mining, energy, environmental,
ing "Space 2.0" - the emerging generation of entrepreneurial and planetary applications. The focus of the Center is to pro-
space-related business ventures - to apply space technology vide improved understanding of geological and mineralogical
to a variety of multidisciplinary challenges, from global materials in order to better predict their management, devel-
warming to resource and energy development to biotechnol- opment, and the effective recovery of resources. The AMRC
ogy. utilizes scanning-electron-microscopy-based quantitative
Advanced Coatings and Surface mineralogy techniques with high-speed, image-analysis capa-
bilities. Particles and solid materials from the micron-scale to
Engineering Laboratory hand sample size are analyzed to determine the distribution
The Advanced Coating and Surface Engineering Labora- of minerals, ores, fabrics, textures, porosity, fracture distribu-
tory (ACSEL) is a multi-disciplinary laboratory that serves as tion, alteration, and other attributes critical to understanding
a focal point for industry- driven research and education in the material properties and behavior. The AMRC encourages
advanced thin films and coating systems, surface engineer- interdisciplinary research, particularly in new and developing
ing, tribology, electronic, optical and magnetic thin films and areas such as geomet, oil shale and unconventional energy
devices. The laboratory is supported by a combination of resources, environmental materials characterization, medical
government funding agencies (NSF, DOE, DOD) and an in- geology, and lunar materials science. The Center includes
dustrial consortium that holds annual workshops designed to two sample preparation laboratories, an analytical laboratory,
maximize interaction between participants, evaluate the re- and work stations and hot-seats for visiting researchers. Short
search conducted by graduate students and faculty, and pro- courses in applications and data management using image
vide direction and guidance for future activities. ACSEL analysis and quantification software are given at the begin-
provides opportunities for CSM faculty and graduate stu- ning of each semester, and further training is available onsite.
dents to visit and work in sponsor facilities, participate in Students, faculty, university and government researchers, and
technical meetings with sponsors, and for CSM graduates to commercial partners provide projects in a range of applica-
gain employment with sponsors. tions with the common goal of solving problems related to
Advanced Control of Energy and mineral characterization.
Power Systems Advanced Steel Processing and
The Advanced Control of Energy and Power Systems
Products Research Center
Center (ACEPS), based in the Engineering Division, features
The Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research
a unique partnership consisting of industry, the Department
Center (ASPPRC) at Colorado School of Mines was estab-
of Energy (DOE), the Electric Power Research Institute
lished in 1984. The Center is a unique partnership between
(EPRI), Colorado School of Mines (CSM) and twelve other
industry, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and Colo-
universities. The mission of ACEPS is to conduct fundamen-
rado School of Mines, and is devoted to building excellence
tal and applied research supporting the technical advance-
in research and education in the ferrous metallurgy branch of
ment of the electric utility industry, their customers, and
materials science and engineering. Objectives of ASPPRC
component suppliers in the field of electric power systems
are to perform research of direct benefit to the users and pro-
and power electronics. Special emphasis is placed on ad-
ducers of steels, to educate graduate students within the con-
vanced/intelligent control and power quality in the genera-
text of research programs of major theoretical and practical
tion, transmission, distribution, and utilization.
interest to the steel-using and steel-producing industries, to
Center research projects focus on the development of an stimulate undergraduate education in ferrous metallurgy, and
intelligent energy system that will employ advanced power to develop a forum to stimulate advances in the processing,
electronics, enhanced computer and communications systems, quality and application of steel.
renewable energy applications and distributed generation.
Research programs consist of several projects, each of
Examples include development of intelligent substations,
which is a graduate student thesis. Small groups of students
impact of highly varying loads, power quality, electrical
and faculty are involved in each of the research programs.
equipment life assessment, and intelligent automatic gener-
Sponsor representatives are encouraged to participate on the
ation control for transient loads.
graduate student committees.

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 The Center was established with a five-year grant of of educational research projects and the validity of the inter-
$575,000 from the National Science Foundation, and is now pretations made based on the results of those projects.
self-sufficient, primarily as a result of industry support. CA:STEM also provides a training ground for undergraduate
students, graduate students and researchers who are inter-
Advanced Water Technology Center ested in assessment and evaluation. The primary goals of
The Advanced Water Technology Center (AQWATEC) CA:STEM are:
was established in 2006 to support the advancement of the
campus' thrust areas of water and renewable energy. Re- u To conduct research in the assessment of STEM disci-
search activities at AQWATEC are directed to advance re- plines at all levels, kindergarten through graduate edu-
search and development of novel water treatment processes cation.
and hybrid systems to enable sustainable and energy efficient u To provide evaluation experts for educational research
utilization of impaired water sources to provide potable and projects (kindergarten through graduate education)
non-potable water supplies. Our focus areas include: conducted both in CSM and across the nation.
u To conduct world-class research on teaching and learn- u To train undergraduate and graduate students in both
ing in engineering and science. qualitative and quantitative research techniques for the
u Advanced natural systems for elimination of emerging evaluation of educational research projects in the
contaminants from the environment STEM disciplines.
u Traditional and novel membrane separation processes Center for Automation, Robotics and
for water purification, reuse and desalination including Distributed Intelligence
zero-liquid discharge The mission of the Center for Automation, Robotics and
u Development of multiple-barrier hybrid processes to Distributed Intelligence (CARDI) is to engage in interdisci-
provide more efficient water treatment systems plinary research encompassing the fields of control systems,
u Predictive tools for process performance/reliability and robotics and automation, and distributed systems and net-
water quality assessments working. Focus areas include the theory of adaptive and non-
linear control, intelligent and learning control systems,
u Advanced concepts in decentralized water treatment system identification and fault detection, computer vision
facilities and image processing, wireless communication networks, in-
u Development of more efficient water treatment sys- telligent autonomous robotic systems, machine learning and
tems for the industrial and renewable energy sector artificial intelligence, network communication protocols and
u Treatment and management strategies for produced simulation and modeling of computer networks. Applica-
water from unconventional gas resources tions of CARDI research can be found in renewable energy
and power systems, materials processing, sensor and control
AQWATEC operates two major on-campus facilities, a networks, bio-engineering and medicine, data mining and ac-
state-of-the-art water quality analysis laboratory and a high- tivity recognition, defense and homeland security, smart
bay facility for laboratory- and pilot-scale research. The cen- structures, intelligent geo-systems, and environmental moni-
ter also jointly operates a state-of-the-art surface water pilot toring. CARDI research concentrates on problems which are
plant at Golden's Water Treatment Plant and supports the not amenable to traditional solutions within a single disci-
Rocky Mountain Onsite & Small Flow Program by operating pline, but rather require a multi-disciplinary systems ap-
advanced pilot-scale system for onsite wastewater treatment. proach to integrate technologies.
AQWATEC faculty currently sustain a research funding base
of over $6.6M via active grants and contracts from AwwaRF, Established in 1994, CARDI includes faculty from the
WERF, WRF, NSF, Cal DWR, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Division of Engineering and the Department of Mathematical
U.S. Department of Energy, NREL, and private industry. and Computer Science. Research is sponsored by industry,
federal agencies, state agencies, and joint government-indus-
Center for Assessment in Science, try initiatives. Interaction with industry enables CARDI to
Technology, Engineering and identify technical needs that require research, to coopera-
tively develop solutions, and to generate innovative mecha-
Mathematics (CA:STEM) nisms for the technology transfer. Enthusiastic and motivated
The mission of the Center for Assessment (CA) in Science,
students are encouraged to join CARDI for education and re-
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the
search in the area of automation, robotics, and distributed
Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is to improve the method-
systems.
ologies used in the assessment of educational interventions in
the STEM disciplines. CA:STEM’s role is to bring together
experts in quantitative research, qualitative research, and
STEM content with the purpose of improving the evaluation

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Center for Earth Materials, Mechanics, dents from the departments of Chemical Engineering, Envi-
ronmental Sciences and Engineering, Chemistry and Geo-
and Characterization chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Geology
CEMMC is a multidisciplinary research center intended to
and Geological Engineering.
promote research in a variety of areas including rock me-
chanics, earth systems, and nontraditional characterization. Center for Experimental Study of
The Center does not limit its focus to either "hard" or "soft" Subsurface Environmental Processes
rock applications but instead fosters research in both arenas The Center for Experimental Study of Subsurface Envi-
and encourages interdisciplinary communication between the ronmental Processes (CESEP) emphasizes the multi-discipli-
associated disciplines. The Colorado School of Mines is a nary nature of subsurface remediation technologies by
world leader in multidisciplinary integration and therefore integrating the fundamental sciences of chemistry, biology,
presents a unique atmosphere to promote the success of such geology, hydrology and physics with applied geotechnical,
research. Faculty and students from the Departments of civil and environmental engineering. With this emphasis, the
Petroleum Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Physics, focus for CESEP is to enhance environmental quality
Geology and Geological Engineering, Engineering, and through innovative research of subsurface remediation tech-
Mining Engineering are involved in CEMMC. In addition to niques for the clean-up of environmental contaminants lead-
traditional topics in these disciplines, the center cultivates re- ing to improved methodology and decision-making.
search in nontraditional characterization such as arctic ice
coring, extraterrestrial space boring, and laser/rock destruc- Center for Intelligent Biomedical
tion for multiple applications. CEMMC was established in Devices and Musculoskeletal Systems
2003. The multi-institutional Center for Intelligent Biomedical
Center for Engineering Education Devices and Musculoskeletal systems (IBDMS) integrates
The Center serves as a focal point for engineering and sci- programs and expertise from CSM and the University of
ence education research conducted by CSM faculty. Success- Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center. Established
fully educating tomorrow's engineers and scientists requires at CSM as a National Science Foundation (NSF) Industry/
that we look at student learning as a system. The principles University Cooperative Research Center, IBDMS is also
of cognitive psychology and educational psychology provide supported by industry, State, and Federal organizations.
the best explanation of how this learning system works. Edu- IBDMS has become an international center for the
cation will be most effective when education research, in- development of Computer Assisted Surgery, Advanced
formed by the principles of cognitive and educational Orthopaedic Applications, Sports Medicine, Occupational
psychology are applied to design and application of class- Biomechanics, and Biomaterials. Through the efforts of this
room teaching techniques and curricular materials. center, new major and minor programs in bioengineering and
The primary goals of the Center for Engineering Education biotechnology have been established at both the CSM graduate
are: and undergraduate levels.

u To conduct world-class research on teaching and learn- IBDMS seeks to establish educational programs in addition
ing in engineering and science. to short- and long-term basic and applied research efforts that
would enhance the competitive position of Colorado and U.S.
u To use the results of that research by continually bio-industry in the international markets. IBDMS focuses the
improving instruction at the Colorado School of Mines work of diverse engineering, materials and medicine disci-
to better support the learning process of our students. plines. Its graduates are a new generation of students with an
u To support the educational needs of science and engi- integrated engineering and medicine systems view, with in-
neering instructors at the pre-college, college, graduate creasing opportunities available in the biosciences.
and professional development levels.
Center for Research on Hydrates and
Center for Environmental Risk Other Solids
Assessment Since 1975, the Center for Research on Hydrates and
The mission of the Center for Environmental Risk Assess- Other Solids has performed both fundamental and applied re-
ment (CERA) at CSM is to unify and enhance environmental search on natural gas hydrates, curious ice-like compounds
risk assessment research and educational activities at CSM. composed of water and hydrocarbon gases. Gas hydrates,
By bringing diverse, inter-disciplinary expertise to bear on which generally form at cold temperatures and high pres-
problems in environmental risk assessment, CERA facilitates sures, present both a major challenge and major opportunity
the development of significantly improved, scientifically in energy production. Gas hydrates can plug deep sea and
based approaches for estimating human and ecological risks arctic gas and oil pipelines, and preventing hydrate formation
and for using the results of such assessments. Education and is a major design and operational challenge. On the other
research programs within CERA integrate faculty and stu- hand, naturally occurring gas hydrates could potentially pro-
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vide the world's largest resource of natural gas. Recently, re- tovoltaic companies provides a unique opportunity for stu-
searchers at the center have also found that hydrates can be dents to work with industry and government labs as they
used as a hydrogen storage material for potential use in fuel solve real world problems. External contacts also provide
cell applications. guidance in targeting the educational curriculum toward the
With active participation of faculty, graduate, and under- needs of the electronic materials industry.
graduate students, the center provides a unique combination Center for Space Resources (CSR)
of expertise that has enabled CSM to achieve international The Center for Space Resources is dedicated to the human
prominence in gas hydrate research. CSM participants inter- and robotic exploration of space and to the utilization of
act on an on-going basis with sponsors and other collabora- what we learn to the improvement of our society. These ob-
tors, including frequent visits to their facilities both in the US jectives are pursued by developing technologies for space
and abroad. For students, this interaction often continues be- resource prospecting, drilling, excavation, extraction, mate-
yond graduation, with opportunities for employment at spon- rials processing and manufacturing in space, and life-sup-
soring industries. More information can be found at the port systems on spacecraft and planetary habitats. While
center website, http://hydrates.mines.edu/ there are several practical applications of space exploration
Center for Solar and Electronic on Earth, the greatest achievement bringing benefits to hu-
mankind would be to develop commercial applications of
Materials space technology, including space and planetary resources,
The Center for Solar and Electronic Materials (CSEM) in space.
was established in 1995 to focus, support, and extend grow-
ing activity in electronic materials for solar applications, in These applications will one day form the basis for new
electronic and microelectronic technologies, and in related space industries that include the harvesting of solar energy
optical technologies. In addition to photovoltaics, CSEM outside Earth's atmosphere, the development of an in-space
supports research into advanced optics, novel optical devices, reusable transportation infrastructure carrying payloads from
thin film materials, polymeric devices, micro fluidic devices, Earth to geostationary orbits, the Moon or Mars and back,
nanoscale science and nanofabrication, novel characteriza- servicing of satellites to extend their useful lifetimes and re-
tion, electronic materials processing, process simulation, and duce the costs of space operations, processing of value-
systems issues associated with electronic materials and de- added materials in Earth orbit based on lunar material
vices. Alternative energy technologies and sustainability are resources, and utilization of resources for in-situ planetary
also areas of interest. CSEM facilitates interdisciplinary col- applications, such as energy, propellants, manufacturing, and
laborations across the CSM campus, fosters interactions habitat development.
with national laboratories, industries, public utilities, local These goals are pursued by a Consortium involving fac-
state and federal government, and other universities, and op- ulty and students from several departments, NASA and other
erates in close coordination with the National Science Foun- government agencies, and industrial partners working to-
dation sponsored Renewable Energy Materials Research gether on space-related projects.
Science and Engineering Center. The Center coordinates
grant applications by its members to collective funding op- Center for Wave Phenomena
portunities, manages a joint-use laboratory with a broad With sponsorship for its research by 25 companies in the
range of characterization and processing tools, purchases worldwide oil exploration industry and several government
joint-use tools based on member needs and maintains a vir- agencies, this program, which includes faculty and students
tural computational lab. In fulfilling its research and educa- from the Departments of Geophysics, is engaged in a co-
tional mission, CSEM draws from expertise in the ordinated and integrated program of research in wave propa-
departments of Physics, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical gation, inverse problems and seismic data processing. Its
and Materials Engineering, Chemistry and Geochemistry, methods have applications to seismic exploration and reser-
and from the Division of Engineering. voir monitoring, global seismology, nondestructive testing
and evaluation, and land-mine detection, among other areas.
CSEM also serves to guide and strengthen the curriculum Extensive use is made of analytical methods as well as com-
in electronic materials and related areas. CSEM members putational techniques. Methodology is developed through
develop and teach relevant courses. CSEM also emphasizes computer implementation, based on the philosophy that the
training through research experiences for both graduate and ultimate test of an inverse method is its application to experi-
undergraduate students. Graduate students in the above- mental data. Thus, the group starts from a physical problem,
mentioned departments as well as the materials science pro- develops a mathematical model that adequately represents
gram can pursue research on center-related projects. the physics, derives an approximate solution, generates a
Undergraduates are involved through engineering design computer code to implement the method, performs tests on
courses and summer research experiences. Close proximity synthetic data, and finally, on field data.
to the National Renewable Energy Lab and several local pho-

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Center for Welding, Joining and Colorado Center for Advanced
Coatings Research Ceramics
The Center for Welding, Joining and Coatings Research The Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics (CCAC) is
(CWJCR) is an interdisciplinary organization with re- developing the fundamental knowledge that is leading to im-
searchers and faculty from the Metallurgical and Materials portant technological developments in advanced ceramics
Engineering Department, the Engineering Division, and the and composite materials. Established at CSM in April 1988
Mining Engineering Department. The goal of CWJCR is to as a joint effort between CSM and the Coors Ceramics Com-
promote graduate-level and undergraduate education and re- pany (now CoorsTek); the Center is dedicated to excellence
search, and to advance understanding of the metallurgical in research and graduate education in high technology ce-
and processing aspects of welding, joining and coating ramic and composite materials. The goal of the Center is to
processes. Current center activities include: education, re- translate advances in materials science into new and im-
search, conferences, short courses, seminars, information proved ceramic fabrication processes and ceramic and com-
source and transfer, and industrial consortia. The Center re- posite materials. Current research projects cover a broad
ceives significant support from industry, national laboratories spectrum of materials and phenomena including fuel cell,
and government entities. solar cell and battery materials; nano-scale powder prepara-
The Center for Welding, Joining and Coatings Research tion and mechanics; ceramic-metal composites; layered ma-
strives to provide numerous opportunities that directly con- terials for ballistic applications; and mechanical behavior.
tribute to the student's professional growth. Some of the op- Current projects are supported by both industry and govern-
portunities include: ment and several students are performing their research
through collaboration with the National Renewable Energy
u Direct involvement of graduate students in projects Laboratory located in Golden. Each project involves research
that constitute the Center's research program. Several leading to a graduate thesis of a student. Significant interna-
undergraduate students are also selected per year to tional collaboration exists leading to student experiences
participate in ongoing CWJCR research projects. abroad.
u Interaction with internationally renowned visiting
scholars. Colorado Energy Research Institute
Originally established in 1974 and reestablished in 2004,
u Industrial collaborations that provide equipment, mate- the Colorado Energy Research Institute (CERI) promotes
rials and services. research and educational activities through networking
u Research experience at industrial plants or national among all constituencies in Colorado, including government
laboratories. agencies, energy industries, and universities. CERI’s mission is
u Professional experience and exposure before nationally to serve as a state and regional resource on energy and energy-
recognized organizations through student presentations related minerals issues, provide energy status reports, spon-
of university research. sorship of symposia, demonstration programs, and reports on
research results. CERI’s activities enhance the development
u Direct involvement in national welding, materials, and and promotion of energy and energy-related minerals educa-
engineering professional societies. tion programs in the areas of energy development, utilization,
Chevron Center of Research and conservation, and provide a basis for informed energy-
related state policies and actions. Currently CERI has started
Excellence a sub center for oil shale research.
The Chevron Center of Research Excellence (CoRE) is a
partnership between the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) Colorado Fuel Cell Center
and Chevron (CVX) to conduct research on sedimentary ar- The Colorado Fuel Cell Center (CFCC) seeks to advance
chitecture and reservoir characterization in deepwater deposi-
fuel-cell research, development, and commercialization and
tional systems. The center supports the development of newto promote business opportunities in Colorado. The CFCC
earth science technology while providing CVX internationalwas created in 2005 with funding from the Governor's En-
employees and other students the opportunity to earn ad- ergy Office and co-funding from four partnering organiza-
vanced degrees. tions. In July 2006 the CFCC was granted status as a
Colorado School of Mines research center. The CFCC is
managed by a faculty panel consisting of CSM faculty mem-
bers using the facilities to perform research. The various
scopes of the center are solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) devel-
opment and testing, polymer-electrolyte membrane (PEM)
development, fuel processing, modeling and simulation, ad-
vanced materials processing and evaluation, manufacturing
technology development, and systems integration.
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Colorado Institute for Energy, u Collaborative Research and Education in Wind
(CREW)
Materials and Computational Science
The Colorado Institute for Energy, Materials and Compu- u Solar Technology Acceleration Center - Research
tational Science (CIEMACS) is an interdisciplinary research Partnership (SolarTAC)
institute involving research active faculty and students from
Energy and Minerals Field Institute
several academic departments at the Colorado School of
The Energy and Minerals Field Institute is an educational
Mines. These faculty and students have expertise in the
activity serving Colorado School of Mines students and
chemistry, physics and engineering of energy conversion
external audiences. The goal of the Institute is to provide
processes, including solid oxide and PEMS fuel cells, clean
better understanding of complex regional issues surrounding
fuels, combustion experimentation and modeling, materials
development of western energy and mineral resources by
synthesis in flames, atomistic materials modeling and the de-
providing firsthand experience that cannot be duplicated in
velopment of optical measurement techniques for combus-
the classroom. The Institute conducts field programs for edu-
tion systems and reactive flows.
cators, the media, government officials, industry, and the
Colorado Institute for Macromolecular financial community. The Institute also hosts conferences
and seminars throughout the year dealing with issues specific
Science and Engineering
to western resources development. Students involved in Insti-
The Colorado Institute for Macromolecular Science and
tute programs are afforded a unique opportunity to learn about
Engineering (CIMSE) was established in 1999 by an inter-
the technological, economic, environmental, and policy as-
disciplinary team of faculty from several CSM departments.
pects of resource development.
It is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Energy. Excavation Engineering and Earth
The mission of the Institute is to enhance the training and Mechanics Institute
research capabilities of CSM in the area of polymeric and The Excavation Engineering and Earth Mechanics Institute
other complex materials as well as to promote education in (EMI), established in 1974, combines education and research
the areas of materials, energy, and the environment. for the development of improved excavation technology. By
Fourteen CSM faculty members from eight departments emphasizing a joint effort among research, academic, and
are involved with the Institute’s research. The research vol- industrial concerns, EMI contributes to the research, devel-
ume is more than $1 million and supports around 15 full-time opment and testing of new methods and equipment, thus
graduate students in polymers, colloids and complex fluids. facilitating the rapid application of economically feasible
Current research projects include plastics from renewable new technologies.
resources, computer simulation of polymers, novel synthetic Current research projects are being conducted throughout
methods, and the development of new processing strategies the world in the areas of tunnel, raise and shaft boring, rock
from polymer materials. mechanics, micro-seismic detection, machine instrumenta-
CIMSE works to improve the educational experience of tion and robotics, rock fragmentation and drilling, materials
undergraduate and graduate students in polymers and com- handling systems, innovative mining methods, and mine de-
plex fluids as well as maintain state-of-the-art lab facilities. sign and economics analysis relating to energy and non-fuel
Currently CSM has the largest polymeric materials effort in minerals development and production. EMI has been a pio-
the State of Colorado. Materials are a dominant theme at neer in the development of special applications software and
CSM, and CIMSE will play an important role in ensuring hardware systems and has amassed extensive databases and
that our students remain competitive in the workforce. specialized computer programs. Outreach activities for the
Institute include the offering of short courses to the industry,
Colorado Renewable Energy and sponsorship and participation in major international con-
Collaboratory ferences in tunneling, shaft drilling, raise boring and mine
The Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory was cre- mechanization.
ated by the State of Colorado to advance multidisciplinary The full-time team at EMI consists of scientists, engineers,
science, technology development and technology transfer on and support staff. Graduate students pursue their thesis work
challenges related to renewable, reliable, secure, clean, and on Institute projects, while undergraduate students are em-
economically viable energy resources and technologies ("re- ployed in research.
newable energy"). Currently five centers have been created
to explore initiatives in renewable energy:
u Colorado Center for Biorefining and Biofuels (C2B2)
u Center for Revolutionary Solar Photoconversion
(CRSP)

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Golden Energy Computing Marathon Center of Excellence for
Organization Reservoir Studies
The Golden Energy Computing Organization (GECO) is a Marathon Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies con-
partnership between Mines, the National Renewable Energy ducts collaborative research on timely topics of interest to the
Laboratory, the National Center for Atmospheric Research upstream segment of the petroleum industry and provides rel-
and the National Science Foundation. It is dedicated to the evant technical service support, technology transfer, and
use of high performance computing to advance research in training to the Center's sponsors. Research includes sponsor-
the energy sciences. GECO has four main priority areas: pur- ship of M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students, while technology
suing renewable sources, locating and developing existing transfer and training involve one-on-one training of practic-
resources, advancing environmental stewardship, and design- ing engineers and students from the sponsoring companies.
ing new energy related materials. The center has acquired The Center is a multi-disciplinary organization housed in the
and maintains a Linux supercomputer, named Ra, which has Petroleum Engineering Department. The Center activities
2144 computing cores and a peak performance of 23 ter- call for the collaboration of the CSM faculty and graduate
aflops. This is one of the most powerful computer resources students in various engineering and earth sciences disciplines
in academe. It can do three-thousand calculations per second together with local world-class experts. The Center was initi-
for each of the 6.6 billion people on the planet. A staff of ated with a grant from Marathon Oil Company, in 2003 and
full-time specialists works with researchers to install and op- has been serving the oil industry around the world. The cur-
timize computing codes. The facility is open to all CSM fac- rent research topics include: modeling and evaluation of un-
ulty and students pursuing energy-related research. conventional oil and gas resources, reservoir engineering
aspects of horizontal and deviated wells, Non-Darcy flow ef-
International Ground Water Modeling fects in hydraulic fractures and naturally fractured reservoirs,
Center streamline modeling in dual-porosity reservoirs, multi-scale
The International Ground Water Modeling Center (IGWMC) simulation methods to capture the fine-scale heterogeneity
is an information, education, and research center for ground- effects in displacement processes, modeling of transient flow
water modeling established at Holcomb Research Institute in in hydraulically fractured horizontal wells, naturally frac-
1978, and relocated to the Colorado School of Mines in 1991. tured reservoirs containing multiple sets of intersecting frac-
Its mission is to provide an international focal point for ground- tures, numerical modeling of reservoirs containing sparse
water professionals, managers, and educators in advancing naturally fractured regions, improved modeling of matrix
the use of computer models in ground-water resource protec- vertical flow in dual-porosity reservoirs, steam assisted grav-
tion and management. IGWMC operates a clearinghouse for ity drainage (SAGD) for medium gravity foamy oil reser-
ground-water modeling software; organizes conferences, voirs.
short courses and seminars; and provides technical advice
and assistance related to ground water modeling. In support Microintegrated Optics for Advanced
of its information and training activities, IGWMC conducts a Bioimaging and Control
program of applied research and development in ground- Microintegrated Optics for Advanced Bioimaging and
water modeling. Control (MOABC) focuses on the integration of optics into
microscale and microfluidics systems by reducing macro-
Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy scale optics and electronics to an "optical lab-on-a-chip"
The Kroll Institute for Extractive Metallurgy (KIEM), a compatible with the fluidics lab-on-a-chip paradigm. The
Center for Excellence in Extractive Metallurgy, was estab-
center develops new fabrication techniques and new methods
lished at the Colorado School of Mines in 1974 using a
of biological measurement and manipulation based on mi-
bequest from William J. Kroll. Over the years, the Kroll
crointegrated optics. Technology at the center is organized
Institute has provided support for a significant number of
around three cores that tie strongly together with one an-
undergraduate and graduate students who have gone on to
other: spectroscopy, microscopy and manipulation. Our
make important contributions to the mining, minerals and
unique facilities enable the center to work closely with both
metals industries. The initial endowment has provided a great
academic and industrial collaborators to employ the devel-
foundation for the development of a more comprehensive
oped technologies in useful and relevant applications.
program to support industry needs.
The primary objectives of the Kroll Institute are to provide
research expertise, well-trained engineers to industry, and re-
search and educational opportunities to students, in the areas
of minerals, metals and materials processing; extractive and
chemical metallurgy; chemical processing of materials; and
recycling and waste treatment and minimization.

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The Nuclear Science and Engineering Geology and Geological Engineering, Geophysics and Petro-
leum Engineering.
Center
The Nuclear Science and Engineering Center (NuSEC) is a PEPC offers students and faculty the opportunity to par-
new interdisciplinary research center whose main objective is ticipate in research areas including: improved techniques for
to conduct research across all aspects of the nuclear fuel life exploration, drilling, completion, stimulation and reservoir
cycle that includes: mineral exploration, extraction and pro- evaluation techniques; characterization of stratigraphic archi-
cessing; synthesis and processing of metal, oxide and ce- tecture and flow behavior of petroleum reservoirs at multiple
ramic fuels; nuclear power systems production, design and scales; evaluation of petroleum reserves and resources on a
operation; fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation; and national and worldwide basis; and development and appli-
radiation damage, and the policy issues surrounding each of cation of educational techniques to integrate the petroleum
these activities. disciplines.
NuSEC draws on substantial contributions from faculty Renewable Energy Materials Research
across the Institution, which includes the Division of Engi- Science and Engineering Center
neering, the Division of Environmental Science and Engi- Meeting world energy needs is one of the most significant
neering, the Department of Chemistry and Geochemistry, the challenges we face in the coming century. The National Sci-
Department of Geology and Geological Engineering, the De- ence Foundation sponsored Renewable Energy Materials Re-
partment of Mining Engineering, the Department of Physics, search Science and Engineering Center (REMRSEC) is
and the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineer- focused on transformative materials advances and educa-
ing. Faculty from the Division of Liberal Arts and Interna- tional directions that greatly impact emerging renewable en-
tional Studies provide key support in the areas of social ergy technologies. Established in 2008, the Center is
license, policy and ethics. organized around two research thrust areas. The first con-
Center for Oil Shale Technology and centrates on harnessing unique properties of nanostructured
materials to significantly enhance the performance of photo-
Research voltaic devices. The second explores ion transport in ad-
The Center for Oil Shale Technology and Research
vanced composite membranes for renewable energy
(COSTAR) conducts investigations to advance the develop-
applications. The Center includes a seed grant program de-
ment of oil shale resources in the United States and around
signed to stimulate innovative directions and to integrate into
the world. Center projects include:
the center research portfolio those approaches that show
u Studies of rock physics and rock mechanics to under- promise. Center educational and outreach activities directly
stand how oil shale properties vary with temperature expose students to renewable energy concepts at a young age
and how fractures will occur with heating and prepare them, throughout their K-12 education and into
u Studies of geology, stratigraphy and climatology, to college, for potential careers in this field. Activities include a
understand the conditions of formation of oil shale and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) summer
provide the integrating framework for the Center's program in renewable energy outreach to K-12 teachers to
work address renewable concepts, and renewable energy curricu-
lum development. A diversity initiative seeks to broaden the
u Studies of geochemistry, to understand how best to
participation of under represented groups in mathematics,
characterize the productive potential of the resource,
science and engineering at all levels. The center also main-
and to enhance geologic understanding of the forma-
tains a broad array of shared-use computational, characteriza-
tion of oil shale
tion, deposition, and processing-related facilities. A strategic
u Development of a global database of oil shale informa- partnership with scientists and engineers at the National Re-
tion and support of the annual Oil Shale Symposium. newable Energy Laboratory allows sharing of students, re-
The founding Members of COSTAR include Total E&P search associates, equipment and facilities between the two
USA, Shell E&P, and ExxonMobil Upstream Research organizations. In addition, more than a dozen companies ac-
Company. tively involved in alternative energy partner with the center.
The REMRSEC collaborates with and integrates activities of
Petroleum Exploration and Production other Centers active on the Colorado School of Mines cam-
Center pus including the Center for Solar and Electronic Materials
The Petroleum Exploration and Production Center (PEPC) (CSEM), the Colorado Fuel Cell Center (CFCC), the Col-
is an interdisciplinary educational and research organization orado Renewable Energy Collaboratory (CREC) and the
specializing in applied studies of petroleum reservoirs. The Golden Energy Computing Organization (GECO). It also
center integrates disciplines from within the Departments of collaborates internationally with leading universities and lab-
oratories in the renewable energy field.

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Reservoir Characterization Project
The Reservoir Characterization Project (RCP), established
in 1985 at Colorado School of Mines, is an industry-sponsored
research consortium. Its mission is to develop and apply 4-D,
9-C seismology and associated technologies for enhanced
reservoir recovery. Each multi-year research phase focuses
on a consortium partner’s unique field location, where multi-
component seismic data are recorded, processed, and inter-
preted to define reservoir heterogeneity and architecture.
Each field study has resulted in the development and ad-
vancement of new 3- and 4-D multicomponent acquisition,
processing, and interpretation technology, which has led to
additional hydrocarbon recovery. Research currently focuses
on dynamic reservoir characterization, which enables moni-
toring of the reservoir production process.
The Reservoir Characterization Project promotes interdis-
ciplinary research and education among industry and stu-
dents in the fields of geophysics, geology and geological
engineering, and petroleum engineering.

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Section 7 - Services
Arthur Lakes Library Computing, Communications, &
JOANNE V. LERUD-HECK, Librarian and Library Director
LISA G. DUNN, Librarian
Information Technologies (CCIT)
DEREK WILSON, CIO
LAURA A. GUY, Librarian PHIL ROMIG, III, CISO & Director, Computing & Networking
LISA S. NICKUM, Associate Librarian Infrastructure
CHRISTOPHER THIRY, Associate Librarian GINA BOICE, Director, Customer Services & Support
HEATHER L. WHITEHEAD, Associate Librarian TIM KAISER, Director, High Performance and Research Computing
PATRICIA E. ANDERSEN, Assistant Librarian DAVID LEE, Director, Enterprise Systems
CHRISTINE BAKER, Assistant Librarian GEORGE FUNKEY, Director, Policy, Planning, and Integration
PAMELA M. BLOME, Assistant Librarian Services
MEGAN TOMEO, Assistant Librarian
JULIE CARMEN, Research Librarian Campus Computing, Communications, & Information
Technologies (CCIT) provides computing and networking
Arthur Lakes Library is a regional information center for services to meet the instructional, research, administrative,
engineering, energy, minerals, materials, and associated engi- and networking infrastructure needs of the campus. CCIT
neering and science fields. The Library supports university manages and operates campus networks along with central
education and research programs and is committed to meet- academic and administrative computing systems, telecommu-
ing the information needs of the Mines community and all li- nication systems, a high performance computing cluster for
brary users. the energy sciences (see http://geco.mines.edu), and com-
The Library has over 140,000 visitors a year and is a cam- puter classrooms and workrooms in several locations on
pus center for learning, study and research. Facilities include campus. CCIT’s customer services and support group also
meeting space, a campus computer lab, and individual and provides direct support for most electronic classrooms, de-
group study space. We host many cultural events during the partmental laboratories and desktops throughout the campus.
year, including concerts and art shows. Central computing accounts and services are available to
The librarians provide personalized help and instruction, registered students and current faculty and staff members. In-
and assist with research. The Library's collections include formation about hours, services, and the activation of new
more than 500,000 books; thousands of print and electronic accounts is available on the web site at http://ccit.mines.edu/,
journals; hundreds of databases; one of the largest map col- directly from the Help Desk in the Computer Commons (in
lections in the West; an archive on Colorado School of Mines CTLM 156), or by calling (303) 273-3431.
and western mining history; and several special collections. Workrooms in several locations on campus contain net-
The Library is a selective U.S. and Colorado state depository worked PCs and workstations. Printers, scanners, digitizers,
with over 600,000 government publications. and other specialized resources are available for use in some
The Library Catalog provides access to Library collections of the locations.
and your user account. Our databases allow users to find In addition to central server and facilities operations, serv-
publications for classroom assignments, research or personal ices supported for the campus community include e-mail,
interest. Students and faculty can use most of the Library's wired and wireless network operation and support, access to
electronic databases and publications from any computer on the commodity Internet, Internet 2, and National Lambda
the campus network, including those in networked Mines Rail, network security, volume and site licensing of software,
residential facilities. Dial-up and Internet access are available on-line training modules, videoconferencing, student regis-
out of network. tration, billing, and other administrative applications, campus
Arthur Lakes Library is a member of the Colorado Al- web sites and central systems administration and support.
liance. Students and faculty can use their library cards at CCIT also manages and supports the central learning man-
other Alliance libraries, or can order materials directly using agement system (Blackboard), printing, short-term equip-
Prospector, our regional catalog. Materials can also be re- ment loan, and room scheduling for some general computer
quested from anywhere in the world through interlibrary teaching classrooms.
loan. All major campus buildings are connected to the comput-
ing network operated by CCIT and most areas of the campus
are covered by the wireless network. All residence halls and
the Mines Park housing complex are wired for network ac-
cess and some fraternity and sorority houses are also directly
connected to the network.

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 All users of Colorado School of Mines computing and net- l alumni volunteer assistance in student recruiting;
working resources are expected to comply with all policies l Order of the Engineer ceremonies;
related to the use of these resources. Policies are available l and various other programs that enrich students' lives
via the web pages at http://ccit.mines.edu. via alumni involvement.
Students can join the CSMAA for $20/year and be a part
Copy Center of its "M-ulator" Program. Benefits include pairing with a
Located on the first floor of Guggenheim Hall, the Copy
mentor, special and exclusive events, exclusive access to pro-
Center offers on-line binding, printed tabs, transparencies
gram presenters, the Abenity discount program for national
and halftones. Printing can be done on 8 ½" x11", 11"x14"
retailers, a goodie bag, and a sense of pride in being part of
and 11x17" paper sizes from odd-sized originals. Some of the
the powerful and successful alumni (alumni-to-be) commu-
other services offered are GBC and Velo Binding, folding,
nity.
sorting and machine collating, reduction and enlargement,
two sided copying, and color copying. We have a variety of For further information, call 303-273-3295, FAX 303-273-
paper colors, special resume paper and CSM watermark for 3583, e-mail [email protected], or write Mines Alumni As-
thesis copying. These services are available to students, fac- sociation, Coolbaugh House, P.O. Box 1410, Golden, CO
ulty, and staff. The Copy Center campus extension is 3202. 80402-1410.

CSM Alumni Association Environmental Health and Safety

(CSMAA) The Colorado School of Mines Alumni Associ- The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Department
ation, established in 1895, is a separate nonprofit that serves is located in Chauvenet Hall room 194. The Department pro-
the Colorado School of Mines and more than 22,000 alumni. vides a variety of services to students, staff and faculty mem-
While all alumni are included in the reach of the CSMAA, it bers. Functions of the Department include: hazardous waste
is a membership-based organization reliant upon membership collection and disposal; chemical procurement and distribu-
funds for much of its budget. Other sources of funding in- tion; chemical spill response; assessment of air and water
clude the School, Foundation, merchandise sales and rev- quality; fire safety; laboratory safety; industrial hygiene; ra-
enue-sharing partnerships. Services and benefits of diation safety; biosafety; and recycling. Staff is available to
membership include: consult on issues such as chemical exposure control, hazard
identification, safety systems design, personal protective
l Mines, a quarterly publication covering campus and
equipment, or regulatory compliance. Stop by our office or
alumni news;
call 303 273-3316. The EHS telephone is monitored nights
l an online directory of all Mines alumni for networking
and weekends to respond to spills and environmental emer-
purposes;
gencies.
l online job listings for alumni two years out of school;
l an online community with shared-interest groups; Green Center
l section activities that provide social and networking Completed in 1971, the Cecil H. and Ida Green Graduate
connections to the campus and Mines alumni around the and Professional Center is named in honor of Dr. and Mrs.
world; Green, major contributors to the funding of the building.
l alumni gatherings (meetings, reunions, golf tournaments Bunker Memorial Auditorium, which seats 1,386, has a
and other special events) on and off campus; large stage that may be used for lectures, concerts, drama
l alumni recognition awards; productions, or for any occasion when a large attendance is
l CSM library privileges for Colorado residents; expected.
l discounts with national vendors through the new Aben-
ity discount program for local and national retailers. Friedhoff Hall contains a dance floor and an informal
Benefits for current Colorado School of Mines students in- stage. Approximately 600 persons can be accommodated at
clude: tables for banquets or dinners. Auditorium seating can be
arranged for up to 450 people.
l Legacy Grants for children or grandchildren of alumni;
l the Student Financial Assistance Program; Petroleum Hall and Metals Hall are lecture rooms seating
l recognition banquets for graduating seniors/ graduate 123 and 310, respectively. Each room has audio visual equip-
students; ment. In addition, the Green Center houses the Department
l the CSMAA Mentorship program, pairing students with of Geophysics.
alumni for professional development; For more information visit www.greencenter.mines.edu.
l assistance and support of School events such as Home-
coming;

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LAIS Writing Center Office of Technology Transfer
Located on the third floor of Stratton Hall (phone: 303- The purpose of the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT)
273-3085), the LAIS Writing Center is a teaching facility is to reward innovation and entrepreneurial activity by stu-
providing all CSM students, faculty, and staff with an oppor- dents, faculty and staff, recognize the value, preserve owner-
tunity to enhance their writing abilities. The LAIS Writing ship of CSM's intellectual property, and contribute to local
Center faculty are experienced technical and professional and national the economic growth. OTT reports directly to
writing instructors who are prepared to assist writers with the Vice President of Research and Technology Transfer and
everything from course assignments to scholarship and job works closely with the school's offices of Legal Services and
applications. This service is free to CSM students, faculty, Research Administration to coordinate activities. With sup-
and staff and entails one-to-one tutoring and online resources port from its external Advisory Board, OTT strives to:
(at http://www.mines.edu/academic/lais/wc/). (1) Initiate and stimulate entrepreneurship and develop-
Off-Campus Study ment of mechanisms for effective investment of
A student must enroll in an official CSM course for any CSM’s intellectual capital;
period of off-campus, course-related study, whether U.S. or (2) Secure CSM’s intellectual properties generated by
foreign, including faculty-led short courses, study abroad, or faculty, students, and staff;
any off-campus trip sponsored by CSM or led by a CSM fac- (3) Contribute to the economic growth of the community,
ulty member. The registration must occur in the same term state, and nation through facilitating technology trans-
that the off-campus study takes place. In addition, the stu- fer to the commercial sector;
dent must complete the necessary release, waiver, and emer-
gency contact forms, transfer credit pre-approvals, and (4) Retain and motivate faculty by rewarding entrepre-
FERPA release, and provide adequate proof of current health neurship;
insurance prior to departure. For additional information con- (5) Utilize OTT opportunities to advance high-quality
cerning study abroad requirements, contact the Office of In- faculty and students;
ternational Programs at (303) 384-2121; for other (6) Provide a return on investment on CSM inventions
information, contact the Registrar’s Office. which is used to expand the school's research and edu-
Office of International Programs cation missions.
The Office of International Programs (OIP) fosters and Public Relations
facilitates international education, research and outreach at The communications staff in the President's Office is re-
CSM. OIP is administered by the Office of Academic Affairs. sponsible for public relations and marketing initiatives at
OIP is located in 204 Thomas Hall. For more specific Mines. For information about the school's publications
information about study abroad and other international pro- guidelines, including the use of Mines logos, and for media-
grams, contact OIP at 384-2121 or visit the OIP web page related requests, contact Marsha Williams, Director of Inte-
(http://OIP.mines.edu). grated Marketing Communications, at 303-273-3326 or
The office works with the departments and divisions of the [email protected]; or Karen Gilbert, Public Relations
School to: (1) help develop and facilitate study abroad oppor- Specialist, at 303-273-3541 or [email protected].
tunities for CSM students while serving as an informational Registrar
and advising resource for them; (2) assist in attracting new LARA MEDLEY, Registrar
international students to CSM; (3) serve as a resource for DAHL GRAYCKOWSKI, Associate Registrar
faculty and scholars of the CSM community, promoting DIANA ANGLIN, Assistant Registrar
faculty exchanges, faculty-developed overseas learning JUDY WESTLEY, Records Specialist
opportunities, and the pursuit of collaborative international TABATHA GRAYCKOWSKI, Registration Specialist
research activities; (4) foster international outreach and tech- KRISTI PUNCHES, Reporting Specialist
nology transfer programs; (5) facilitate arrangements for offi- MARGARET KENNEY, Administrative Assistant
cial international visitors to CSM; and (6) in general, helps The Office of the Registrar supports the academic mission
promote the internationalization of CSM’s curricular pro- of the Colorado School of Mines by providing service to our
grams and activities. OIP promotes and coordinates the current and former students, faculty, staff, and administra-
submission of Fulbright, Rhodes, Churchill, Goldwater, Mor- tion. These services include maintaining and protecting the
ris K. Udall and Marshall Scholarship programs on campus integrity and security of the official academic record, regis-
(http:/OIP.mines.edu/studentabroad/schol.html). tration, degree verification, scheduling and reporting. Our
office routinely reviews policy, makes recommendations for
change, and coordinates the implementation of approved pol-
icy revisions.

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 The Office of the Registrar seeks to fulfill this mission training, off-campus programs and certificate courses. OSE
through a commitment to high quality service provided in a also reaches out to prospective universities on different conti-
professional, efficient and courteous manner. Our specific nents to initiate partnerships that could benefit from Mines'
services include but are not limited to: academic capabilities in resource or energy development.
l Enrollment and degree verifications Advancing Mines' global mission in other countries, OSE in-
l Transcripts creases opportunities for international researchers to study at
l Degree auditing and diplomas (undergraduate) Mines, and for Mines researchers to work at international fa-
l Transfer credit entry and verification cilities. The Office of Special Programs and Continuing Ed-
l Veteran's Administration Certifying Official services ucation (SPACE) reports to OSE and administers most of the
l Registration setup and execution programmatic offerings. For further information about OSE,
l Course and room scheduling visit inside.mines.edu/Educational_Outreach.
l Academic and enrollment reporting Special Programs and Continuing
l Residency for current students
l Grade collection, reporting and changes
Education (SPACE)
GARY BAUGHMAN, Director, SPACE

Management of the Registrar's Office adheres to the guide- The SPACE Office administers short courses, special
lines on professional practices and ethical standards devel- programs, and professional outreach programs to practicing
oped by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars engineers and other working professionals. Short courses,
and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). Our office also com- offered both on the CSM campus and throughout the US,
provide concentrated instruction in specialized areas and are
plies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
taught by faculty members, adjuncts, and other experienced
1974 (FERPA), Colorado Department of Higher Education
professionals. The Office offers a broad array of program-
rules and policies, and the Colorado School of Mines policies
ming for K-12 teachers and students through its Teacher
on confidentiality and directory information. Enhancement Program, and the Denver Earth Science Project.
The Registrar's Office is located in the Student Center, The Office also coordinates educational programs for inter-
Room 31. Hours of operation are Monday/Tuesday/Thurs- national corporations and governments through the Inter-
day/Friday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday 10am-5pm. The office national Institute for Professional Advancement and hosts the
phone number is (303) 273-3200. The fax number is (303) Mine Safety and Health Training Program. A separate bulletin
384-2253. Lara Medley represents Colorado School of lists the educational programs offered by the SPACE Office,
Mines as the Registrar. She is normally available on a walk- CSM, 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO 80401. Phone: 303
in basis (when not in meetings) if a student or other client has 273-3321; FAX 303 273-3314; email [email protected];
an issue that needs special attention. Appointments are also website www.mines.edu/Educational_Outreach.
welcomed. Telecommunications
Research Administration The Telecommunications Office is located in the CTLM
The Office of Research Administration (ORA), under the building 2nd floor east end room 256 and provides telephone
Vice President for Finance and Administration, provides ad- services to the campus. The Office is open 8:00am to
ministrative support in proposal preparation and contract and 4:00pm Monday through Friday, and can be reached by call-
grant administration, which includes negotiation, account set- ing (303) 273-3122 or via the web at
up, and close out of expired agreements. Information on any http://www.mines.edu/academic/computer/telecom/.
of these areas of research and specific forms can be accessed Courtesy phones are provided on each floor of the tradi-
on our web site at www.is.mines.edu/ora. tional residence halls and Weaver Towers as well as School
owned fraternities and sororities. In-room phones are avail-
Office of Strategic Enterprises able to students living in Mines Park for $18.50 per month.
NIGEL MIDDLETON, Senior Vice President
Students wishing to take advantage of in-room phones in
The mission of the Office of Strategic Enterprises (OSE) is Mines Park should contact the Telecommunications office to
to bring Mines' educational and intellectual resources to the arrange for service. Telephone sets are not provided by the
world and enable professionals, corporate entities, and uni- Telecommunications office.
versities from around the globe to interact with Mines. The
goal is a distinctive "anywhere, anytime" approach to learn-
ing in a fast-paced, changing world. Initiatives include exec-
utive and corporate training, non-degree courses, and
summer intensives. Professionals needing continuing educa-
tion can find short-term and part-time offerings, targeted

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 Students wishing to make long distance calls from any
CSM provided phone need to obtain a long distance account
code from the Telecommunications office or use a third party
"calling card". Rates on the school's long distance accounts
are currently 5 cents per minute, 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. International rates are available at the Telecommunica-
tions Office or through the web. Monthly and/or long dis-
tance charges are assessed to the student accounts by the 5th
of each month for calls made the prior month, and invoices
are mailed directly to students at their campus address.
Women in Science, Engineering and
Mathematics (WISEM) Program
The mission of WISEM is to enhance opportunities for
women in science and engineering careers, to increase reten-
tion of women at CSM, and to promote equity and diversity
in higher education. The office sponsors programs and serv-
ices for the CSM community regarding gender and equity
issues. For further information, contact: Debra K. Lasich,
Executive Director of the Women in Science, Engineering
and Mathematics Program, Colorado School of Mines,
1710 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401-1869. Phone
(303) 273-3097; email [email protected]; website
http://wisem/mines.edu/.

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 Directory of the School
BOARD OF TRUSTEES KIRSTEN VOLPI, 2005-B.S., University of Colorado; CPA;
STEWART BLISS Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
VICKI COWART JOHN POATE, 2006-B.S., M.S., Melbourne University;
M.A., Ph.D., Australian National University; Vice President
TERRY FOX
for Research and Technology Transfer
L. ROGER HUTSON
DAN FOX, 2005-B.S., Montana State University, M.S., East-
MOHAN MISRA ern New Mexico University, Ph.D., University of Northern
JAMES SPAANSTRA Colorado; Vice President for Student Life
RICHARD TRULY, MOLLY WILLIAMS, 2008-B.S., State University of New
York College at Cortland; M.S., State University of New
JOHN DORGAN, Faculty Representative
York at Albany; Vice President for University Advancement
JOHN BRISTOW, Student Representative
PETER HAN, 1993-A.B., University of Chicago; M.B.A.,
EMERITUS MEMBERS OF BOT University of Colorado; Chief of Staff
Ms. Sally Vance Allen ANNE STARK WALKER, 1999-B.S., Northwestern Univer-
Mr. John J. Coors sity; J.D., University of Denver; General Counsel
Mr. Joseph Coors, Jr.
MICHAEL DOUGHERTY, 2003-B.A., Cumberland College:
Mr. William K. Coors
M.B.A., University of Alaska Anchorage; Associate Vice
Dr. DeAnn Craig
President for Human Resources
Mr. Frank DeFilippo
Mr. Frank Erisman ANITA PARISEAU, 2004-B.S., Ithaca College; Director of
Mr. Hugh W. Evans Alumni Relations/Executive Director CSM Alumni Associa-
Mr. Jack Grynberg tion
Rev. Don K. Henderson
Mr. Anthony L. Joseph
GARY L. BAUGHMAN, 1984-B.S.Ch.E., Ohio University;
Ms. Karen Ostrander Krug
M.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Director of Special
Mr. J. Robert Maytag
Programs and Continuing Education
Mr. Terence P. McNulty
Mr. Donald E. Miller DAVID G. BEAUSANG, 1993-B.S., Colorado State Univer-
Mr. F. Steven Mooney sity; Computing Support Specialist
Mr. Randy L. Parcel DEBORAH BEHNFIELD, 2007, B.A., Evergreen State Col-
Mr. David D. Powell, Jr. lege; B.A. Metropolitan State College of Denver; Recruit-
Mr. John A. Reeves, Sr. ment Coordinator
Mr. Fred R. Schwartzberg
GARY L. BOWERSOCK, JR, 1996-B.S., Colorado Techni-
Mr. Charles E. Stott, Jr.
cal University; Director of Facilities Management
Mr. Terrance Tschatschula
Mr. David J. Wagner HEATHER A. BOYD, 1990-B.S., Montana State University;
Mr. J. N. Warren M.Ed., Colorado State University; Director of Enrollment
Mr. James C. Wilson Management
THOMAS M. BOYD, 1993-B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic
ADMINISTRATION Institute and State University; Ph.D., Columbia University;
Executive Staff Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies; Associate
M. W. SCOGGINS, 2006-B.S., Ph.D., University of Tulsa; Professor of Geophysics
M.S., University of Oklahoma; President
CLAY BROWN, 2008-B.S., M.A., Brigham Young Univer-
STEVEN P. CASTILLO, 2009-B.Sc., New Mexico State sity; Assistant Director of Athletics and Director of Recre-
University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana; ation Center
Provost
RONALD L. BRUMMETT, 1993-B.A., Metropolitan State
NIGEL T. MIDDLETON, 1990-B.Sc., Ph.D., University of College; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.B.A.,
the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg; Senior Vice-President for University of Colorado Denver; Director of Student Services
Strategic Enterprises; Professor of Engineering, P.E., S.
CAROL R. CHAPMAN, 1999-B.A.,Wells College; M.P.A.,
Africa
University of Colorado; Special Assistant to the President

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DIXIE CIRILLO, 1991-B.S., University of Northern Colo- BRUCE P. GOETZ, 1980-84, 1987- B.A., Norwich Univer-
rado; Associate Director of Athletics sity; M.S., M.B.A., Florida Institute of Technology; Director
JEAN MANNING CLARK, 2008-B.A., University of of Admissions
Phoenix; M.A., University of Phoenix; Director of Career DAHL GRAYCKOWSKI, 2004-B.S, DeVry University, As-
Center and Coordinator of Employer Relations sociate Registrar
JULIE COAKLEY, 2001-B.S., University of Toledo; M.S., JENNIFER HANNON, 2008-B.S., University of Kansas;
University of Toledo; Senior Vice President for Strategic En- M.S.W., Loyola University; University Counselor
terprises WENDY J. HARRISON, 1988-B.S., Ph.D., University of
TERRANCE DINKEL, 1999-B.S., University of Colorado; Manchester; Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate
M.S., American Technological University; Program Coordi- Studies and Faculty; Professor of Geology and Geological
nator, Mine Safety and Health Program Engineering
STEPHEN DMYTRIW, 1999-B.S., University of Nevada; LINN HAVELICK, 1988-B.A., M.S., University of Colorado
Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and Health Program at Denver; CIH; Director, Environmental Health & Safety
JEFF DUGGAN, 2007-B.S., M.B.A., Regis University; ESTHER HENRY, 2006-B.A, B.S., Purdue University, J.D.,
Sports Information Director Indiana University; Associate Counsel
LOUISA DULEY, 2000-B.A., Western State College; Assis- MARIE HORNICKEL, 2007-B.A., University of Wisconsin
tant Director of Admissions at Stevens Point, M.S., Minnesota State University at
MAUREEN DURKIN, 2007-B.A., Texas A & M; M.A., Mankato; Associate Director of Student Activities
Southern Methodist University; M.B.A., Simmons College; GEORGE HUGHES, 2010-B.A., Ohio University; Assistant
Director of Policy, Planning & Analysis Director of Public Safety
RHONDA L. DVORNAK, 1994-B.S., Colorado School of CHRISTINA JENSEN, 1999-B.A., M.P.A., San Diego State
Mines; Continuing Education Program Coordinator University; Associate Director of Financial Aid
SARAH ENGEL, 2005-B.A., Indiana University South EVE JORDAL, 2000-Executive Assistant to the Vice Presi-
Bend, Assistant Director of Admissions dent for Student Life and Dean of Students
KATHLEEN FEIGHNY, 2001-B.A., M.A., University of JOHN KANE, 2000-B.A., University of Colorado Boulder;
Oklahoma; Program Manager, Division of Economics and Director of Materials Management
Business SAMANTHA KEMP, 2009-B.A., Dickinson College; M.A.,
ROBERT FERRITER, 1999-A.S., Pueblo Junior College; George Washington University; Coordinator of Conference
B.S., M.S., Colorado School of Mines; Director, Mine Safety Services
and Health Program JENNIE J. KENNEY, 2005-Executive Assistant to the
RICHARD FISCHER, 1999-B.A., St. John’s University; Provost
Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and Health Program LISA KINZEL, 2006-B.A., State University of New York at
REBECCA FLINTOFT, 2007-B.A., Kalamazoo College, Geneseo; Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Re-
M.A., Bowling Green State University; Director of Auxiliary search and Technology Transfer
Services and Housing MELVIN L. KIRK, 1995-B.S., M.A., University of Northern
MELODY A. FRANCISCO, 1988-89, 1991-B.S., Montana Colorado; Student Development Center Counselor
State University; Continuing Education Program Coordinator JOANNE LAMBERT, 2008-B.S., Kent State University;
GEORGE FUNKEY, 1991-M.S., Michigan Technological M.A., Colorado Christian University, Assistant Director of
University; Director of Information Services Enrollment Management
BRUCE GELLER, 2007-B.S., Dickinson College, M.A., DAVID LARUE, 1998-B.A., St. Thomas Seminary College;
State University of New York at Binghamton, A.M., Harvard M.A., University of Colorado at Denver; Ph.D., University of
University, Ph.D., University of Colorado; Director, Geology Colorado at Boulder; Computer Support Specialist
Museum DEBRA K. LASICH, 1999-B.S., Kearney State College; M.A.,
LISA GOBERIS, 1998-B.S., University of Northern Colo- University of Nebraska; Executive Director of the Women in
rado; Associate Director of Auxiliary Services Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (WISEM) Program
KATHLEEN GODEL-GENGENBACH, 1998-B.A., M.A., BRANDON LEIMBACH, 2002-B.A., M.A., St. Mary’s
University of Denver; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Direc- College; Associate Director of Athletics
tor, Office of International Programs ROBERT MASK, 2007-B.B.A., Sam Houston State Univer-
sity; Director of Campus I.D. Card Services
194 Colorado School of Mines   Undergraduate Bulletin   2010–2011
MICHAEL McGUIRE, 1999-Engineer of Mines, Colorado LINDA SHERMAN, 2006-B.S., University of Colorado;
School of Mines; Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and M.A., University of Phoenix; Assistant Director of the Career
Health Program Center
JERRY MARTINEZ, 2005-B.S., Metropolitan State College; JAHI SIMBAI, 2000-B.S., M.B.A., University of Colorado at
Assistant Director of Financial Aid Boulder; Director of Graduate Recruiting and Admissions
MICHAEL McMILLAN, 2010-B.B.A, Belmont College; KATIE SIMONS, 2008-B.A., Regis University; Assistant
Green Center Facilities and Events Manager Sports Information Director
LARA MEDLEY, 2003-B.A., University of Colorado at SANDRA SIMS, 2004-B.S., Pennsylvania State University,
Boulder; M.P.A., University of Colorado at Denver; Registrar M.S., Florida Institute of Technology, PsyD, Florida Institute
ANDREA SALAZAR MORGAN, 1999-B.A., Colorado State of Technology; Counselor
University; Senior Assistant Director of Admissions SMITH, A. TRAVIS, 2009-B.S., University of Miami, M.S.,
DEREK MORGAN, 2003- B.S., University of Evansville; Eastern Illinois University; Associate Director of Student Ac-
M.S., Colorado State University; Associate Dean of Students tivities

DAG NUMMEDAL, 2004-B.A., M.A., University of Oslo; THOMAS E. SPICER, 2004-B.S., M.S., Fort Hays State
Ph.D., University of Illinois; Executive Director of the Colo- University; Director of Athletics and Head of Physical Edu-
rado Energy Research Institute cation Department

CHARLES O'DELL, 2000- B.A., Metropolitan State College DIXIE TERMIN, 1979-B.S., Regis University; International
of Denver, M.S., Capella University; Assistant Athletic Di- Program Coordinator for Special Programs and Continuing
rector Education

TRICIA DOUTHIT PAULSON, 1998-B.S., M.S., Colorado COLIN TERRY, 2010, B.A., Gonzaga University; M.A.,
School of Mines; Director of Institutional Research New Your University; Coordinator of Student Academic
Services
ROGER PIERCE, 2000-B.S.,Wisconsin Institute of Technol-
ogy; Program Coordinator, Mine Safety and Health Program KEITH A. TURNEY, 2007-B.S., M.S., Colorado State Uni-
versity; Director of Public Safety
JAMES L. PROUD, 1994-B.S., University of Wisconsin,
Whitewater; M.A., California State Polytechnic University; SHAM TZEGAI, 2007-B.A., Metropolitan State College;
Continuing Education Program Coordinator Assistant Director of Financial Aid

ANGIE REYES, 1997-B.A., Chadron State College; Student WILLIAM VAUGHAN, 2008-B.S., Mariette College, M.S.,
System Manager. Ohio University, Ph.D., Ohio State University; Director,
Technology Transfer
DEBRA S. ROBERGE, R.N., N.P., 2007-B.S., University of
New Hampshire; M.S., Boston College; Director, Student NATALIE VAN TYNE, 2008-B.S., Rutgers University, M.S.,
Health Center M.B.A., Lehigh University; M.S., Colorado School of Mines;
Program Director and Lecturer of EPICS
JILL ROBERTSON, 2009-B.S., M.Ed, Northern Arizona
University; Director of Financial Aid KHANH Q. VU, 2006-B.S., Colorado School of Mines; Mi-
nority Engineering Program Director
PHILLIP ROMIG III, 1999-B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan Uni-
versity; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Nebraska; Network BRENT WALLER, 2009-B.S., M.B.A., Regis University;
Engineer and Security Specialist Associate Director of Housing for Residence Life

CARLOTTA ROURKE, 2006-Program Manager, Chevron MARSHA WILLIAMS, 1998-B.S., Kansas State University;
Center of Research Excellence (CoRE) M.S., University of Colorado; Director of Integrated Market-
ing Communications
ARTHUR B. SACKS, 1993-B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Director, Guy T. DEREK J. WILSON, 1982-B.S., University of Montana;
McBride Jr. Honors Program in Public Affairs for Engineer- Chief Information Officer and Director of the Computing,
ing and Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies Communications and Information Technology

BRANDON SAMTER, 2008-B.S., Adams State College, JEAN YEAGER, 2006-B.A., University of Illinois at
Director of International Student and Scholar Services Chicago; Executive Assistant to the Sr.Vice President for
Finance and Administration
ERIC SCARBRO, 1991-B.S., University of South Carolina;
M.S., Colorado School of Mines; Financial Systems Manager ED ZUCKER, 2001-B.A., M.S., University of Arizona;
Computing Services Support Manager
ADAM SHELFFO, 2008-B.S., University of Colorado at
Boulder; M.S., Regis University; Assistant Director of
Admissions
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EMERITI BETTY J. CANNON, B.A., M.A., University of Alabama;
GEORGE S. ANSELL, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Rensselaer Poly- Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate Professor
technic Institute; Emeritus President and Professor of Metal- of Liberal Arts and International Studies
lurgical Engineering, P.E. F. EDWARD CECIL, B.S., University of Maryland; M.A.,
THEODORE A. BICKART, B.E.S., M.S.E., D.Engr., The Ph.D., Princeton University; University Emeritus Professor
Johns Hopkins University; Emeritus President and Professor of Physics
of Engineering RICHARD L. CHRISTIANSEN, B.S.Ch.E., University of
GUY T. McBRIDE, JR. B.S., University of Texas; D.Sc., Utah; Ph.D.Ch.E., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Emeri-
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emeritus President, P.E. tus Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering
JOHN U. TREFNY, B.S., Fordham College; Ph.D., Rutgers W. JOHN CIESLEWICZ, B.A., St. Francis College; M.A.,
University; Emeritus President, Emeritus Professor of M.S., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate Professor
Physics of Slavic Studies and Foreign Languages
JOHN A. CORDES, B.A., J.D., M.A., University of Iowa;
Ph.D., Colorado State University; Emeritus Associate Pro-
JOHN F. ABEL, JR. E.M., M.Sc., E.Sc., Colorado School of
fessor of Economics and Business
Mines; Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering
TIMOTHY A. CROSS, B.A., Oberlin College; M.S., Univer-
R. BRUCE ALLISON, B.S., State University of New York at
sity of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Southern California;
Cortland; M.S., State University of New York at Albany;
Emeritus Associate Professor of Geology and Geological En-
Emeritus Professor of Physical Education and Athletics
gineering
WILLIAM R. ASTLE, B.A., State University of New York at
STEPHEN R. DANIEL, Min. Eng.- Chem., M.S., Ph.D.,
New Paltz; M.A., Columbia University; M.A., University of
Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry
Illinois; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and Computer
and Geochemistry
Sciences
GERALD L. DEPOORTER, B.S., University of Washing-
ROBERT M. BALDWIN, B.S., M.S., Iowa State University;
ton; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley;
Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor of
Emeritus Associate Professor of Metallurgical and Materials
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
BARBARA B. BATH, B.A., M.A., University of Kansas;
JOHN A. DeSANTO, B.S., M.A., Villanova University;
Ph.D., American University; Emerita Associate Professor of
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Emeritus Professor of
Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Mathematical and Computer Sciences and Physics
RAMON E. BISQUE, B.S., St. Norbert’s College; M.S.
DEAN W. DICKERHOOF, B.S., University of Akron; M.S.,
Chemistry, M.S. Geology, Ph.D., Iowa State College;
Ph.D., University of Illinois; Professor Emeritus of Chem-
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
istry and Geochemistry
NORMAN BLEISTEIN, B.S., Brooklyn College; M.S.,
DONALD I. DICKINSON, B.A., Colorado State University;
Ph.D., New York University; University Emeritus Professor
M.A., University of New Mexico; Emeritus Professor of Lib-
of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
eral Arts and International Studies
ARDEL J. BOES, B.A., St. Ambrose College; M.S., Ph.D.,
J. PATRICK DYER, B.P.E., Purdue University; Emeritus
Purdue University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletics
Computer Sciences
WILTON E. ECKLEY, A.B., Mount Union College; M.A.,
AUSTIN R. BROWN, B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., Ph.D.,
The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Case Western
Yale University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and
Reserve University; Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and
Computer Sciences
International Studies
JAMES T. BROWN, B.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado;
GLEN R. EDWARDS, Met. Engr., Colorado School of
Emeritus Professor of Physics
Mines; M.S., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Stanford
W. REX BULL, B.Sc., App. Diploma in Mineral Dressing, University; University Emeritus Professor of Metallurgical
Leeds University; Ph.D., University of Queensland; Emeritus and Materials Engineering
Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
KENNETH W. EDWARDS, B.S., University of Michigan;
ANNETTE L. BUNGE, B.S., State University of New York M.A., Dartmouth College; Ph.D., University of Colorado;
at Buffalo; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering

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JOHN C. EMERICK, B.S., University of Washington; M.A., ROBERT C. HANSEN, E.M., Colorado School of Mines;
Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate Professor M.S.M.E., Bradley University; Ph.D., University of Illinois;
of Environmental Science and Engineering Emeritus Professor of Engineering, P.E.
GRAEME FAIRWEATHER, B.S., Ph.D., University of St. PETER HARTLEY, B.A., M.A., University of Colorado;
Andrews Scotland; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Emeritus Associate Pro-
Computer Sciences fessor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
EDWARD G. FISHER, B.S., M.A., University of Illinois; JOHN D. HAUN, A.B., Berea College; M.A., Ph.D., Univer-
Emeritus Professor of English sity of Wyoming; Emeritus Professor of Geology, P.E.
DAVID E. FLETCHER, B.S., M.A., Colorado College; T. GRAHAM HEREFORD, B.A., Ph.D. University of
M.S.B.A., Ph.D., University of Denver; Emeritus Professor Virginia; Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and Inter-
of Economics and Business national Studies
ROBERT H. FROST, Met.E. Ph.D., Colorado School of JOHN A. HOGAN, B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.A.,
Mines; S.M.,M.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lehigh University; Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and
Emeritus Associate Professor of Metallurgical and Materials International Studies
Engineering GREGORY S. HOLDEN, B.S., University of Redlands;
S. DALE FOREMAN, B.S., Texas Technological College; M.S.,Washington State University; Ph.D., University of
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Wyoming; Emeritus Associate Professor of Geology and Ge-
Civil Engineering, P.E. ological Engineering
JAMES H. GARY B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; BRUCE D. HONEYMAN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D, Stanford Uni-
Ph.D., University of Florida; Emeritus Professor of Chemical versity; Emeritus Professor of Environmental Science and
Engineering Engineering
DONALD W. GENTRY, B.S., University of Illinois; M.S., MATTHEW J. HREBAR, III, B.S., The Pennsylvania State
University of Nevada; Ph.D., University of Arizona; Emeritus University; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., Colorado
Professor of Mining Engineering, P.E. School of Mines; Emeritus Associate Professor of Mining
JOHN O. GOLDEN, B.E., M.S., Vanderbilt University; Engineering
Ph.D., Iowa State University; Emeritus Professor of NEIL F. HURLEY, B.S., University of Southern California;
Chemical Engineering M.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison; Ph.D., University
JOAN P. GOSINK, B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technol- of Michigan; Emeritus Charles Boettcher Distinguished
ogy; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., University of Chair in Petroleum Geology and Geology and Geological
California - Berkeley; Emerita Professor of Engineering Engineering

THOMAS L. T. GROSE, B.S., M.S., University of Washing- WILLIAM A. HUSTRULID, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University
ton; Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of Geol- of Minnesota; Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering
ogy and Geological Engineering RICHARD W. HUTCHINSON, B.Sc., University of Western
RAYMOND R. GUTZMAN, A.B., Fort Hays State College; Ontario; M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; Charles
M.S., State University of Iowa; Emeritus Professor of Mathe- Franklin Fogarty Professor in Economic Geology; Emeritus
matical and Computer Sciences Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering

FRANK A. HADSELL, B.S., M.S., University of Wyoming; ABDELWAHID IBRAHIM, B.S., University of Cairo; M.S.,
D.Sc., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor of University of Kansas; Ph.D., Michigan State University;
Geophysics Emeritus Associate Professor of Geophysics

JOHN P. HAGER, B.S., Montana School of Mines; M.S., Mis- JAMES G. JOHNSTONE, Geol.E., Colorado School of
souri School of Mines; Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Mines; M.S., Purdue University; (Professional Engineer);
Technology; University Emeritus Hazen Research Professor Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering
of Extractive Metallurgy; Metallurgical and Materials Engi- ALEXANDER A. KAUFMAN, Ph.D., Institute of Physics of
neering the Earth, Moscow; D.T.Sc., Siberian Branch Academy; Emer-
FRANK G. HAGIN, B.A., Bethany Nazarene College; M.A., itus Professor of Geophysics
Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., University of Colorado; MARVIN L. KAY, E.M., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus
Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Director of Athletics
JOHN W. HANCOCK, A.B., Colorado State College; Emeritus GEORGE KELLER, B.S., M.S., Ph. D., Pennsylvania State
Professor of Physical Education and Athletics University, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics

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THOMAS A. KELLY, B.S., C.E., University of Colorado; RUTH A. MAURER, B.S., M.S., Colorado State University;
Emeritus Professor of Basic Engineering, P.E. Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Emerita Associate Profes-
GEORGE H. KENNEDY, B.S., University of Oregon; M.S., sor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Ph.D., Oregon State University; Emeritus Professor of ROBERT S. McCANDLESS, B.A., Colorado State College;
Chemistry and Geochemistry Emeritus Professor of Physical Education and Athletics
ARTHUR J. KIDNAY, P.R.E., D.Sc., Colorado School of MICHAEL B. McGRATH, B.S.M.E., M.S., University of
Mines; M.S., University of Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Pro-
Chemical Engineering fessor of Engineering
RONALD W. KLUSMAN, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana Uni- J. THOMAS McKINNON, B.S., Cornell University; Ph.D.,
versity; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Emeritus Professor of
R. EDWARD KNIGHT. B.S., University of Tulsa; M.A., Chemical Engineering
University of Denver; Emeritus Professor of Engineering JAMES A. McNEIL, B.S., Lafayette College; M.S., Ph.D.,
KENNETH E. KOLM, B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland; Emeritus Professor of Physics
University of Wyoming; Emeritus Associate Professor of En- BILL J. MITCHELL, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Okla-
vironmental Science and Engineering homa; Emeritus Professor of Petroleum Engineering
GEORGE KRAUSS, B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Sc.D., ERIC P. NELSON, B.S., California State University at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University Emeritus Northridge; M.A., Rice University; M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia
Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, P.E. University; Emeritus Associate Professor of Geology and
DONALD LANGMUIR, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Harvard Univer- Geological Engineering
sity; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry and KARL R. NELSON, Geol.E., M.S., Colorado School of
Emeritus Professor of Environmental Science & Engineering Mines; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Associate
KENNETH L. LARNER, B.S., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of Engineering, P.E.
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University GABRIEL M. NEUNZERT, B.S., M.Sc., Colorado School of
Emeritus Professor of Geophysics Mines; (Professional Land Surveyor); Emeritus Associate
WILLIAM B. LAW, B.Sc., University of Nevada; Ph.D., Ohio Professor of Engineering
State University; Emeritus Associate Professor of Physics KATHLEEN H. OCHS, B.A., University of Oregon;
KEENAN LEE, B.S., M.S., Louisiana State University; M.A.T.,Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of Geology Toronto; Emerita Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and
and Geological Engineering International Studies

V. ALLEN LONG, A.B., McPherson College; A.M., Univer- BARBARA M. OLDS, B.A., Stanford University; M.A.,
sity of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Ph.D., University of Denver; Associate Provost for Educa-
Professor of Physics tional Innovation; Emerita Professor of Liberal Arts and In-
ternational Studies
GEORGE B. LUCAS, B.S., Tulane University; Ph.D., Iowa
State University; Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geo- EUL-SOO PANG, B.A. Marshall University; M.A., Ohio
chemistry University; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley;
Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
DONALD L. MACALADY, B.S., The Pennsylvania State
University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Emeri- LAURA J. PANG, B.A. University of Colorado; M.A., Ph.D.,
tus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Vanderbilt University; Emerita Associate Professor of Liberal
Arts and International Studies
DONALD C.B. MARSH, B.S., M.S., University of Arizona;
Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Mathe- MICHAEL J. PAVELICH, B.S., University of Notre Dame;
matical and Computer Sciences Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo; Emeritus
Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
JEAN P. MATHER, B.S.C., M.B.A., University of Denver;
M.A., Princeton University; Emeritus Professor of Mineral ROBERT W. PEARSON, P.E., Colorado School of Mines;
Economics Emeritus Associate Professor of Physical Education and
Athletics and Head Soccer Coach
FRANK S. MATHEWS, B.A., M.A., University of British
Columbia; Ph.D., Oregon State University; Emeritus Profes- ANTON G. PEGIS, B.A.,Western State College; M.A.,
sor of Physics Ph.D., University of Denver; Emeritus Professor of English
HARRY C. PETERSON, B.S.M.E., Colorado State Univer-
sity; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University; Emeritus Professor of
Engineering
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ALFRED PETRICK, JR., A.B., B.S., M.S., Columbia Uni- JOHN E. TILTON, B.A., Princeton University; M.A.,
versity; M.B.A., University of Denver; Ph.D., University of Ph.D.,Yale University; University Emeritus Professor of
Colorado; Emeritus Professor of Mineral Economics, P.E. Economics and Business
THOMAS PHILIPOSE, B.A., M.A., Presidency College- A. KEITH TURNER, B.Sc., Queen’s University, Kingston,
University of Madras; Ph.D., University of Denver; Univer- Ontario; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., Purdue Univer-
sity Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and International sity; Emeritus Professor of Geology and Geological Engi-
Studies neering, P.E.
EILEEN P. POETER, B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Ph.D., ROBERT G. UNDERWOOD, B.S., University of North Car-
Washington State University; Emerita Professor of Geology olina; Ph.D., University of Virginia; Emeritus Associate Pro-
and Geological Engineering, P.E. fessor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
STEVEN A. PRUESS, B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., FUN-DEN WANG, B.S., Taiwan Provincial Cheng-Kung
Ph.D., Purdue University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana;
and Computer Sciences Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering
DENNIS W. READEY, B.S., University of Notre Dame; JOHN E. WARME, B.A., Augustana College; Ph.D., Univer-
Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; University sity of California at Los Angeles; Emeritus Professor of Ge-
Emeritus Herman F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ce- ology and Geological Engineering
ramic Engineering; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials ROBERT J. WEIMER, B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming;
Engineering Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of Geology
SAMUEL B. ROMBERGER, B.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania and Geological Engineering, P.E.
State University; Emeritus Professor of Geology and Geolog- WALTER W. WHITMAN, B.E., Ph.D., Cornell University;
ical Engineering Emeritus Professor of Geophysics
PHILLIP R. ROMIG, JR., B.S., University of Notre Dame; RONALD V. WIEDENHOEFT, B.C.E., Cornell University;
M.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Emeritus Professor M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Columbia University;
of Geophysics Emeritus Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
ODED RUDAWSKY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania THOMAS R. WILDEMAN, B.S., College of St. Thomas;
State University; Emeritus Professor of Mineral Economics Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; Emeritus Professor of
ARTHUR Y. SAKAKURA, B.S., M.S., Massachusetts Insti- Chemistry and Geochemistry
tute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Colorado; Emeritus KAREN B. WILEY, B.A., Mills College; M.A., Ph.D., Uni-
Associate Professor of Physics versity of Colorado; Emerita Associate Professor of Liberal
MIKLOS D. G. SALAMON, Dipl.Eng., Polytechnical Uni- Arts and International Studies
versity, Hungary; Ph.D., University of Durham, England; JOHN T. WILLIAMS, B.S., Hamline University; M.S., Uni-
Emeritus Professor of Mining Engineering versity of Minnesota; Ph.D., Iowa State College; Emeritus
FRANKLIN D. SCHOWENGERDT, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Uni- Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
versity of Missouri at Rolla; Emeritus Professor of Physics DON L. WILLIAMSON, B.S., Lamar University; M.S., Ph.D.,
MAYNARD SLAUGHTER, B.S., Ohio University; M.A., University of Washington; Emeritus Professor of Physics
University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; ROBERT D. WITTERS, B.A., University of Colorado;
Emeritus Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Ph.D., Montana State College; Emeritus Professor of Chem-
JOSEPH D. SNEED, B.A., Rice University; M.S., University istry and Geochemistry
of Illinois; Ph.D., Stanford University; Emeritus Professor of ROBERT E. D. WOOLSEY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
Liberal Arts and International Studies Texas at Austin; Emeritus Professor of Economics and Busi-
CHARLES W. STARKS, Met.E., M.Met.E, Colorado School ness and of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
of Mines; Emeritus Associate Professor of Chemistry, P.E. BAKI YARAR, B.Sc., M.Sc., Middle East Technical Univer-
FRANKLIN J. STERMOLE, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State sity, Ankara; Ph.D., University of London; Emeritus Profes-
University; Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering/ sor of Mining Engineering
Mineral Economics; P.E. F. RICHARD YEATTS, B.S., The Pennsylvania State Univer-
ROBERT J. TAYLOR, BAE School of the Art Institute; sity; M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona; Emeritus Professor
M.A., University of Denver; Emeritus Associate Professor of of Physics
Engineering VICTOR F. YESAVAGE, B.Ch.E., The Cooper Union;
M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Emeritus Professor
of Chemical Engineering
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PROFESSORS JÖRG DREWES, 2001-Ingenieur cand., Dipl. Ing., Ph.D.,
CORBY ANDERSON, 2009-B.S., Montana State University; Technical University of Berlin; Professor of Environmental
M.S., Montana Tech.; Ph.D., University of Idaho; Harrison Science and Engineering
Western Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineer- RODERICK G. EGGERT, 1986-A.B., Dartmouth College;
ing M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University; Professor of
MICHAEL L. BATZLE, 2007-B.S., University of California, Economics and Business and Division Director
Riverside; PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, JAMES F. ELY, 1981-B.S., Butler University; Ph.D., Indiana
Baker Hughes Professor of Petrophysics and Borehole Geo- University; Professor of Chemical Engineering
physics
THOMAS E. FURTAK, 1986-B.S., University of Nebraska;
BERNARD BIALECKI, 1995-M.S., University of Warsaw, Ph.D., Iowa State University; Professor of Physics and Head
Poland; Ph.D., University of Utah; Professor of Mathemati- of Department
cal and Computer Sciences
MAHADEVAN GANESH, 2003- Ph.D., Indian Institute of
TRACY CAMP, 1998-B.A. Kalamazoo College; M.S. Michi- Technology; Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
gan State University; Ph.D. College of William and Mary;
RAMONA M. GRAVES, 1981-B.S., Kearney State College;
Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of Petroleum
REUBEN T. COLLINS, 1994-B.A., University of Northern Engineering and Head of Department
Iowa; M.S., Ph.D., California Institute of Technology; Pro-
UWE GREIFE, 1999-M.S., University of Munster; Ph.D.,
fessor of Physics
University of Bochum; Professor of Physics
JOHN T. CUDDINGTON, 2005-B.A., University of Regina;
D. VAUGHAN GRIFFITHS, 1994-B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc.,
M.A., Simon Fraser University; M.S., Ph.D., University of
University of Manchester; M.S., University of California
Wisconsin; William J. Coulter Professor of Mineral Econom-
Berkeley; Professor of Engineering
ics and Professor of Economics and Business
MARTE GUTIERREZ, 2008-B.S., Saint Mary's University;
JOHN B. CURTIS, 1990-B.A., M.S., Miami University;
M.S., University of the Philippines; Ph.D., Norwegian Geot-
Ph.D., The Ohio State University; Professor of Geology and
echnical Institute; Professor of Engineering
Geological Engineering
DAVE HALE, 2004-B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S.,
KADRI DAGDELEN, 1992-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado
Ph.D., Stanford University; Charles Henry Green Professor
School of Mines; Professor of Mining Engineering and In-
of Exploration Geophysics
terim Head of Department
WENDY J. HARRISON, 1988-B.S., Ph.D., University of
CAROL DAHL, 1991-B.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D.,
Manchester; Associate Provost; Professor of Geology and Ge-
University of Minnesota; Professor of Economics and Business
ological Engineering
ELIZABETH VAN WIE DAVIS, 2009-B.A., Shimer College;
WILLY A. M. HEREMAN, 1989-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., State
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia; Professor of Liberal Arts
University of Ghent, Belgium; Professor of Mathematical
and International Studies and Division Director
and Computer Sciences
GRAHAM A. DAVIS, 1993-B.S., Queen's University at
MURRAY W. HITZMAN, 1996-A.B., Dartmouth College;
Kingston; M.B.A., University of Cape Town; Ph.D., The
M.S., University of Washington; Ph.D., Stanford University;
Pennsylvania State University; Professor of Economics and
Charles Franklin Fogarty Distinguished Chair in Economic
Business
Geology; Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering
THOMAS L. DAVIS, 1980-B.E., University of Saskatchewan;
TISSA ILLANGASEKARE, 1998-B.Sc., University of Cey-
M.Sc., University of Calgary; Ph.D., Colorado School of
lon, Peradeniya; M. Eng., Asian Institute of Technology;
Mines; Professor of Geophysics
Ph.D., Colorado State University; Professor and AMAX Distin-
ANTHONY DEAN, 2000-B.S., Springhill College; A.M., guished Chair in Environmental Science and Engineering, P.E.
Ph.D., Harvard University; William K. Coors Distinguished
MICHAEL J. KAUFMAN, 2007-B.S., Ph.D., University of
Chair in Chemical Engineering and Professor of Chemical
Illinois, Urbana, Professor of Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering
Engineering, Interim Head of Department
JOHN R. DORGAN, 1992-B.S., University of Massachusetts
HOSSEIN KAZEMI, 2004-B.S., University of Texas at
Amherst; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Com-
Austin; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Chesebro' Dis-
puter Modeling Group Chair and Professor of Chemical En-
tinguished Chair in Petroleum Engineering; Co-Director of
gineering
Marathon Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies and
Professor of Petroleum Engineering

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ROBERT J. KEE, 1996-B.S., University of Idaho; M.S., RONALD L. MILLER, 1986-B.S., M.S., University of
Stanford University; Ph.D., University of California at Davis; Wyoming; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of
George R. Brown Distinguished Professor of Engineering Chemical Engineering
ROBERT H. KING, 1981-B.S., University of Utah; M.S., Ph.D., BRAJENDRA MISHRA, 1997-B. Tech. Indian Institute of
The Pennsylvania State University; Professor of Engineering Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Professor
DANIEL M. KNAUSS, 1996-B.S., The Pennsylvania State of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State CARL MITCHAM, 1999-B.A., M.A., University of Colo-
University; Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry and rado; Ph.D., Fordham University; Professor of Liberal Arts
Head of Department and International Studies
FRANK V. KOWALSKI, 1980-B.S., University of Puget MICHAEL MOONEY, 2003-B.S., Washburn University;
Sound; Ph.D., Stanford University; Professor of Physics M.S., University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., Northwestern
STEPHEN LIU, 1987-B.S., M.S., Universitdade Federal de University; Professor of Engineering
MG, Brazil; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of JOHN J. MOORE, 1989-B.S., University of Surrey, England;
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, CEng, U.K. Ph.D., D. Eng., University of Birmingham, England; Trustees
NING LU, 1997-B.S., Wuhan University of Technology; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
M.S., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; Professor of Engi- KEVIN L. MOORE, 2005-B.S.E.E., Louisiana State Univer-
neering sity; M.S.E.E., University of Southern California; Ph.D.E.E.,
MARK T. LUSK, 1994-B.S., United States Naval Academy; Texas A&M University; Gerard August Dobelman Chair &
M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., California Institute Professor of Engineering
of Technology; Professor of Physics BARBARA MOSKAL, 1999-B.S., Duquesne University;
PATRICK MacCARTHY, 1976-B.Sc., M.Sc., University M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Professor of Mathe-
College, Galway, Ireland; M.S., Northwestern University; matical and Computer Sciences
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; Professor of Chemistry and GRAHAM G. W. MUSTOE, 1987-B.S., M.Sc., University
Geochemistry of Aston; Ph.D., University College Swansea; Professor of
DAVID W.M. MARR, 1995-B.S., University of California, Engineering
Berkeley; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Professor of WILLIAM C. NAVIDI, 1996-B.A., New College; M.A.,
Chemical Engineering and Head of Department Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Cali-
PAUL A. MARTIN, 1999-B.S., University of Bristol; M.S., fornia at Berkeley; Professor of Mathematical and Computer
Ph.D., University of Manchester; Professor of Mathematical Sciences
and Computer Sciences, and Assistant Department Head GARY R. OLHOEFT, 1994-B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E, Massachu-
GERARD P. MARTINS, 1969-B.Sc., University of London; setts Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Toronto;
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo; Professor of Professor of Geophysics
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering DAVID L. OLSON, 1972-B.S.,Washington State University;
DAVID K. MATLOCK, 1972-B.S., University of Texas at Ph.D., Cornell University; John H. Moore Distinguished Pro-
Austin; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Charles F. Fogarty fessor of Physical Metallurgy; Professor of Metallurgical and
Professor of Metallurgical Engineering sponsored by the Materials Engineering, P.E.
ARMCO Foundation; Professor of Metallurgical and UGUR OZBAY, 1998-B.S., Middle East Technical Univer-
Materials Engineering, P.E. sity of Ankara; M.S., Ph.D., University of the Witwatersrand;
JOHN E. McCRAY, 1998-B.S.,West Virginia University; Professor of Mining Engineering
M.S. Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Arizona; Pro- ERDAL OZKAN, 1998-B.S., M.Sc., Istanbul Technical Uni-
fessor of Environmental Science and Engineering and Divi- versity; Ph.D., University of Tulsa; Co-Director of Marathon
sion Director Center of Excellence for Reservoir Studies and Professor of
DINESH MEHTA, 2000-B.Tech., Indian Institute of Tech- Petroleum Engineering
nology; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of TERENCE E. PARKER, 1994-B.S., M.S., Stanford Univer-
Florida; Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences sity; Ph.D., University of California Berkeley; Professor and
NIGEL T. MIDDLETON, 1990-B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Division Director of Engineering
the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg; Senior Vice President for IVAR E. REIMANIS, 1994-B.S., Cornell University; M.S.,
Strategic Enterprises; Professor of Engineering, P.E., S. University of California Berkeley; Ph.D., University of
Africa California Santa Barbara; Professor of Metallurgical and
Materials Engineering

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ARTHUR B. SACKS, 1993-B.A., Brooklyn College; M.A., CRAIG W. VAN KIRK, 1978-B.S., M.S., University of South-
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Director, Guy T. ern California; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Professor
McBride Jr. Honors Program in Public Affairs for Engineer- of Petroleum Engineering and Special Advisor to CSM's
ing and Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies President
NIGEL M. SAMMES, 2007-B.S., Manchester University; KENT J. VOORHEES, 1978-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Utah State
M.B.A., Waikato University; Ph.D., Imperial College, Her- University; Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
man F. Coors Distinguished Professor of Ceramic Engineer- MICHAEL R. WALLS, 1992-B.S.,Western Kentucky Uni-
ing of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering versity; M.B.A., Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin;
PAUL M. SANTI, 2001-B.S., Duke University; M.S., Texas Professor of Economics and Business
A&M University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Profes- J. DOUGLAS WAY, 1994-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
sor of Geology and Geological Engineering Colorado; Professor of Chemical Engineering
JOHN A. SCALES, 1992-B.S., University of Delaware; RICHARD F. WENDLANDT, 1987-B.A., Dartmouth College;
Ph.D., University of Colorado; Professor of Physics Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University; Professor of Geol-
PANKAJ K. (PK) SEN, 2000-B.S., Jadavpur University; M.E., ogy and Geological Engineering
Ph.D., Technical University of Nova Scotia. P.E., Professor YU-SHU WU, 2008-B.S., Daqing Petroleum Institute,
of Engineering China; M.S., Southwest Petroleum Institute, China; M.S.,
ROBERT L. SIEGRIST, 1997-B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Professor of Pe-
of Wisconsin-Madison; Professor of Environmental Science troleum Engineering
and Engineering, P.E. TERENCE K. YOUNG, 1979-1982, 2000-B.A., Stanford
E. DENDY SLOAN, JR., 1976-B.S.Ch.E., M.S., Ph.D., University; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Profes-
Clemson University; Weaver Distinguished Professor in sor of Geophysics and Head of Department
Chemical Engineering and Professor of Chemical Engineering
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
ROEL K. SNIEDER, 2000-Drs., Utrecht University; M.A., HUSSEIN A. AMERY, 1997-B.A., University of Calgary;
Princeton University; Ph.D., Utrecht University; W.M. Keck M.A.,Wilfrid Laurier University; Ph.D., McMaster University;
Foundation Distinguished Chair in Exploration Science and Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies
Professor of Geophysics
JOEL M. BACH, 2001-B.S., SUNY Buffalo; Ph.D., Univer-
STEPHEN A. SONNENBERG, 2007-B.S., M.S., Texas sity of California at Davis; Associate Professor of Engineering
A&M University; Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Profes-
sor of Geology and Geological Engineering and Charles EDWARD J. BALISTRERI, 2004-B.A., Arizona State Univer-
Boettcher Distinguished Chair in Petroleum Geology sity; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Associate Professor
of Economics and Business
JOHN G. SPEER, 1997-B.S., Lehigh University; Ph.D.,
Oxford University; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials DAVID A. BENSON, 2005-B.S., New Mexico State Univer-
Engineering sity; M.S., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of
Nevada, Reno; Associate Professor of Geology and Geologi-
JEFF SQUIER, 2002-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of Mines; cal Engineering
Ph.D., University of Rochester; Professor of Physics
JOHN R. BERGER, 1994-B.S., M. S., Ph.D., University of
P. CRAIG TAYLOR, 2005-A.B., Carleton College; Ph.D., Maryland; Associate Professor of Engineering
Brown University; Professor of Physics
THOMAS M. BOYD, 1993-B.S., M.S., Virginia Polytechnic
PATRICK TAYLOR, 2003-B.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Institute and State University; Ph.D., Columbia University;
Mines; George S. Ansell Distinguished Chair in Metallurgy Dean of Graduate Studies; Associate Professor of Geo-
and Professor of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering physics
LTC JOHN TOTH, 1990-B.A., Indiana University of Penn- LINCOLN D. CARR, 2005-B.A., University of California at
sylvania, 1990 M.M.A.S. Command and General Staff Col- Berkeley; M.S., Ph.D., University of Washington; Associate
lege and the School for Advanced Military Studies at Ft. Professor of Physics
Leavenworth, KS, Professor of Military Science (Army
R.O.T.C.) MAJ DONALD CAUGHEY, 2000-B.A., University of
Louisville, M.A., Webster University; Associate Professor of
ILYA D. TSVANKIN, 1992-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Moscow State Military Science
University; Professor of Geophysics
CRISTIAN CIOBANU, 2004-B.S., University of Bucharest;
CHESTER J. VAN TYNE, 1988-B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University; Associate Professor of
Lehigh University; FIERF Professor and Professor of Metal- Engineering
lurgical and Materials Engineering, P.E., PA

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L. GRAHAM CLOSS, 1978-A.B., Colgate University; M.S., PANOS KIOUSIS, 1999-Ph.D., Louisiana State University;
University of Vermont; Ph.D., Queen’s University, Kingston, Associate Professor of Engineering
Ontario; Associate Professor of Geology and Geological CAROLYN KOH, 2006-B.S., Ph.D., University of West
Engineering, P.E. London, Brunel; Associate Professor of Chemical Engineer-
RONALD R. H. COHEN, 1985-B.A., Temple University; ing
Ph.D., University of Virginia; Associate Professor of Envi- MARK E. KUCHTA, 1999- B.S. M.S., Colorado School of
ronmental Science and Engineering Mines; Ph.D., Lulea University of Technology, Sweden; Asso-
SCOTT W. COWLEY, 1979-B.S., M.S., Utah State Univer- ciate Professor of Mining Engineering
sity; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; Associate Professor JON LEYDENS, 2004-B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Colorado State
of Chemistry and Geochemistry University; Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Interna-
CHARLES G. DURFEE, III, 1999-B.S., Yale University; tional Studies
Ph.D., University of Maryland; Associate Professor of Physics YAOGUO LI, 1999-B.S.,Wuhan College of Geology, China;
MARK EBERHART, 1998 - B.S., M.S. University of Colo- Ph.D., University of British Columbia; Associate Professor
rado; Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Associate of Geophysics
Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry JUAN C. LUCENA, 2002-B.S., M.S., Rensselaer Polytech-
ALFRED W. EUSTES III, 1996-B.S., Louisiana Tech nic Institute; Ph.D., Virginia Tech; Associate Professor of
University; M.S., University of Colorado at Boulder; Ph.D., Liberal Arts and International Studies
Colorado School of Mines; Associate Professor of Petroleum KEVIN W. MANDERNACK, 1996-B.S., University of Wis-
Engineering, P.E. consin at Madison; Ph.D., University of California San
LINDA A. FIGUEROA, 1990-B.S., University of Southern Diego; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry
California; M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Associate REED M. MAXWELL, 2009-B.S., University of Miami;
Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, P.E. M.S., University of California at Los Angeles; Ph.D., Univer-
CHRISTIAN FRENZEL, 2010-M.S., Georgia Institute of sity of California at Berkeley; Associate Professor of Geol-
Technology, Ph.D., Technische Universitat Munchen, Ger- ogy and Geological Engineering
many; Associate Professor of Mining Engineering HUGH B. MILLER, 2005-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colorado
TINA L. GIANQUITTO, 2003-B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., Co- School of Mines; Associate Professor of Mining Engineering
lumbia University; Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and JENNIFER L. MISKIMINS, 2002-B.S., Montana College of
International Studies Mineral Science and Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Colorado
MICHAEL B. HEELEY, 2004-B.S., The Camborne School School of Mines; Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineer-
of Mines; M.S., University of Nevada; M.S., Ph.D., Univer- ing
sity of Washington; Associate Professor of Economics and JUNKO MUNAKATA MARR, 1996-B.S., California Insti-
Business tute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Asso-
JOHN R. HEILBRUNN, 2001-B.A., University of Califor- ciate Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering
nia, Berkeley; M.A., Boston University, University of Cali- DAVID R. MUÑOZ, 1986-B.S.M.E., University of New
fornia, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of California, Los Mexico; M.S.M.E., Ph.D., Purdue University; Associate
Angeles; Associate Professor of Liberal Arts and Interna- Professor of Engineering
tional Studies
MASAMI NAKAGAWA, 1996-B.E., M.S., University of
ANDREW M. HERRING, 2006-Bs.C., Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Cornell University; Associate Professor of
Leeds; Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering Mining Engineering
JERRY D. HIGGINS, 1986-B.S., Southwest Missouri State ALEXANDRA NEWMAN, 2000-B.S., University of
University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Missouri at Rolla; Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley;
Associate Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering Associate Professor of Economics and Business
WILLIAM A. HOFF, 1994-B.S., Illinois Institute of Technol- RYAN O'HAYRE, 2006-B.S., Colorado School of Mines;
ogy; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University; Associate Professor of
Associate Professor of Engineering and Assistant Division Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Director of Engineering
TIMOTHY R. OHNO, 1992-B.S., University of Alberta;
JOHN D. HUMPHREY, 1991-B.S., University of Vermont; Ph.D., University of Maryland; Associate Professor of Physics
M.S., Ph.D., Brown University; Associate Professor of Geol-
ogy and Geological Engineering and Head of Department PAUL PAPAS, 2003-B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology;
M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University; Associate Professor of
Engineering.
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MANIKA PRASAD, 2007-B.S., Bombay University; M.S., KIM R. WILLIAMS, 1997-B.Sc., McGill University; Ph.D.,
Ph.D., Kiel University; Co-Director of Center for Rock Michigan State University; Associate Professor of Chemistry
Abuse and Associate Professor of Petroleum Engineering and Geochemistry
PIRET PLINK-BJORKLUND, 2006-B.S., M.S., Tartu Uni- COLIN WOLDEN, 1997-B.S., University of Minnesota;
versity; Ph.D. Goteborg University, Associate Professor of M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Asso-
Geology and Geological Engineering ciate Professor of Chemical Engineering
JAMES F. RANVILLE, 2004-B.S. Lake Superior State Uni- DAVID M. WOOD, 1989-B.A., Princeton University; M.S.,
versity; M.S., PhD., Colorado School of Mines; Associate Ph.D., Cornell University; Associate Professor of Physics
Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry DAVID TAI-WEI WU, 1996-A.B., Harvard University;
ANDRÉ REVIL, 2007-Diploma, University of Savoie; Inge- Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Associate Profes-
neer Diploma, PhD, Ecole de Physique du Globe de Stras- sor of Chemistry and Geochemistry/Chemical Engineering
bourg, Associate Professor of Geophysics RAY RUICHONG ZHANG, 1997-B.S., M.S., Tongji Univer-
RYAN M. RICHARDS, 2007-B.S. Michigan State Univer- sity; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University; Associate Professor
sity; M.S. Central Michigan University; Ph.D. Kansas State of Engineering
University; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochem- WEI ZHOU, 2008-B.S., China Geology University; M.S.,
istry University of Alaska and University of Missouri-Rolla;
FRÉDÉRIC SARAZIN, 2003-Ph.D., GANIL-Caen, France; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla; Associate Professor of
Associate Professor of Physics Geology and Geological Engineering
E. CRAIG SIMMONS, 1977-B.S., University of Kansas; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook; SUMIT AGARWAL, 2005-B.S., Banaras Hindu University,
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry India; M.S., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of
MARCELO G. SIMOES, 2000-B.E., M.S., Ph.D., University California, Santa Barbara; Assistant Professor of Chemical
of Sao Paulo; Associate Professor of Engineering Engineering
CATHERINE A. SKOKAN, 1982-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Colo- JEFFREY ANDREWS-HANNA, 2008-B.A., Cornell Uni-
rado School of Mines; Associate Professor of Engineering versity; Ph.D., Washington University; Assistant Professor of
JOHN R. SPEAR, 2005-B.A., University of California, San Geophysics
Diego; M.S. and Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines; Associate JENNIFER L. ASCHOFF, 2008-B.S., Montana State Univer-
Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering sity; M.S., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., University
JOHN P. H. STEELE, 1988-B.S., New Mexico State Univer- of Texas at Austin; Assistant Professor of Geology and Geo-
sity; M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico; Associate Pro- logical Engineering
fessor of Engineering, P.E. REED A. AYERS, 2006-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of
LUIS TENORIO, 1997-B.A., University of California, Santa Colorado; Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and Materials
Cruz; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Associate Engineering
Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences GREGORY BOGIN, 2010-B.S., Xavier University of Lousi-
STEVEN W. THOMPSON, 1989-B.S., Ph.D., The Pennsyl- iana, M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Assistant Profes-
vania State University; Associate Professor of Metallurgical sor of Engineering
and Materials Engineering DWAYNE A. BOURGOYNE, 2008-B.S., Louisiana State
BRUCE TRUDGILL, 2003 -B.S., University of Wales; Ph.D., University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan; Assistant
Imperial College; Associate Professor of Geology and Geo- Professor of Petroleum Engineering
logical Engineering STEPHEN G. BOYES, 2005-B.S., Ph.D., University of New
TYRONE VINCENT, 1998-B.S. University of Arizona; South Wales; Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Geo-
M.S., Ph.D. University of Michigan; Associate Professor of chemistry
Engineering ROBERT J. BRAUN, 2007-B.S., M.S., Marquette Univer-
BETTINA M. VOELKER, 2004-B.S., M.S., Massachusetts sity; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Assistant Pro-
Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Swiss Federal Institute of Tech- fessor of Engineering
nology; Associate Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry TZAHI CATH, 2006-B.S., Tel Aviv University; M.S., Ph.D.,
LAWRENCE R. WIENCKE, 2007-A.B., Dartmouth Col- University of Nevada; Assistant Professor of Environmental
lege; M.A., Columbia University; Ph. D. Columbia Univer- Science and Engineering
sity; Associate Professor of Physics

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ZIZHONG (JEFFREY) CHEN, 2008-B.S., Beijing Normal NIGEL KELLY, 2007-B.S., Ph.D., University of Sydney
University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee; Assistant (Australia); Assistant Professor of Geology and Geological
Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Engineering
JON M. COLLIS, 2008-B.S., New Mexico Institute of Min- JEFFREY KING, 2009-B.S., New Mexico Institute of Tech-
ing and Technology; M.S. Colorado School of Mines; Ph.D., nology; M.S., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University
Rensselear Polytechnic Institute; Assistant Professor of of New Mexico; Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and
Mathematical and Computer Sciences Materials Engineering
JASON DELBORNE, 2008-A.B., Stanford University; HONGJUN LIANG, 2008-B.S., University of Science and
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Assistant Professor Technology of Beijing; M.S., Chinese Academy of Science;
of Liberal Arts and International Studies Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Assistant
KIP FINDLEY, 2008-B.S., Colorado School of Mines; Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; Assistant Professor MATTHEW LIBERATORE, 2005-B.S., University of
of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana
SYLVIA GAYLORD, 2007-B.A.and M.A., The Johns Hop- Champaign; Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
kins University; Ph.D., Northwestern University; Assistant C. MARK MAUPIN, 2010- B.S., M.S., Boise State Univer-
Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies sity, Ph.D. University of Utah; Assistant Professor of Chemi-
JOY M. GODESIABOIS, 2008-B.S, Colorado State Univer- cal Engineering
sity, M.B.A., Southern Methodist University, Ph.D., Univer- SALMAN MOHAGHEGHI, 2011-B.Sc., M.S., University of
sity of Colorado; Assistant Professor of Economics and Tehran, M.S., PH.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, Assis-
Business tant Professor of Engineering
BRIAN GORMAN, 2008-B.S., University of Missouri- THOMAS MONECKE, 2008-B.S, TU Bergakademie
Rolla; M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla; Ph.D., University Freiberg, Germany and University of Edinburgh, UK; M.S.,
of Missouri-Rolla; Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and TU Bergakademie Freiberg; Ph.D., TU Bergakademie
Materials Engineering Freiberg and Centre for Ore Deposit Research at the Univer-
QI HAN, 2005-B.S., Yanshan University of China; M.S., sity of Tasmania, Australia; Assistant Professor of Geology
Huazhong University of Science and Technology China; and Geological Engineering
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine; Assistant Professor of KEITH B. NEEVES, 2008-B.S., University of Colorado;
Mathematical and Computer Science Ph.D., Cornell University; Assistant Professor of Chemical
KATHLEEN J. HANCOCK, 2009-B.A., University of Cali- Engineering
fornia, Santa Barbara; M.S. George Washington University; CORINNE PACKARD, 2010-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Massachu-
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego; Assistant Profes- setts Institute of Technology; Assistant Professor of Metallur-
sor of Liberal Arts and International Studies gical and Materials Engineering
AMANDA HERING, 2009-B.S., Baylor University; M.S, ANTHONY J. PETRELLA, 2006-B.S., M.S., Purdue Uni-
Montana State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University; versity; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences of Engineering
CHRISTOPHER P. HIGGINS, 2008-A.B. Harvard Univer- IRENE POLYCARPOU, 2008-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Florida In-
sity; M.S. Stanford University; Ph.D. Stanford University; ternational University, Assistant Professor of Mathematical
Assistant Professor Environmental Science and Engineering and Computer Sciences
DERRICK HUDSON, 2010-B.S., United States Air Force JASON PORTER, 2010-B.S., Brigham Young University;
Academy; M.A., University of Central Oklahoma; Ph.D., M.S., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., Stanford Univer-
University of Denver; Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and sity, Assistant Professor of Engineering
International Studies JING-MEI QUI, 2008-B.S., University of Science and Tech-
KATHRYN JOHNSON, 2005-B.S., Clarkson University; nology of China; Ph.D., Brown University; Assistant Profes-
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Clare Boothe Luce As- sor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
sistant Professor of Engineering PAUL SAVA, 2006-B.S., University of Bucharest; M.S.,
DANIEL KAFFINE, 2007-B.A., B.S., University of St. Ph.D., Stanford University; Assistant Professor of Geophysics
Thomas; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Bar- STEFFEN REBENNACK, 2010-Diploma Ruprecht-Karls
bara; Assistant Professor of Economics and Business Universitaet; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida; Assistant
Professor of Economics and Business

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JENNIFER SCHNEIDER, 2004-B.A., Albertson College of MANOHAR ARORA, 2006-B.S., University of Roorkee;
Idaho; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University; Assistant M.S., University of Burdwan; Ph.D., University of Missis-
Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies sippi; Senior Lecturer of Mining Engineering
JONATHAN O. SHARP, 2008-B.A. Princeton University; JOSEPH P. CROCKER, 2004-B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State
M.S. University of California at Berkeley; Ph.D. University University; Ph.D., University of Utah; Senior Lecturer of En-
of California at Berkeley; Assistant Professor of Environmen- gineering
tal Science and Engineering JOEL DUNCAN, 2006-B.S. University of Alabama; Ph.D.,
ANNE SILVERMAN, 2011-B.S., University of Arizona, Florida State University; Senior Lecturer of EPICS and Geol-
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, Assistant Profes- ogy and Geological Engineering
sor of Engineering G. GUSTAVE GREIVEL, 1994-B.S., M.S., Colorado School
JAMES D. STRAKER, 2005-B.A., University of Notre Dame; of Mines; Senior Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer
M.A., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Emory University; Assis- Sciences
tant Professor of Liberal Arts and International Studies HUGH KING, 1993-B.S., Iowa State University; M.S. New
NEAL SULLIVAN, 2004-B.S., University of Massachusetts; York University; M.D., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.,
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado; Assistant Professor of University of Colorado; Senior Lecturer of Chemical Engi-
Engineering and Director of the Colorado Fuel Cell Center neering/BELS
AMADEU K. SUM, 2008-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of JAMES V. JESUDASON, 2002-B.A. Wesleyan University;
Mines; Ph.D., University of Delaware; Assistant Professor of M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University; Senior Lecturer of Liberal
Chemical Engineering Arts and International Studies
ANDRZEJ SZYMCZAK, 2007-M.S., University of Gdansk; ROBERT KLIMEK, 1996-B.A., St. Mary's of the Barrens
M.S. and Ph.D., University of Washington; Assistant Profes- College; M.Div., DeAndreis Theological Institute; M.A. Uni-
sor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences versity of Denver; D.A., University of Northern Colorado;
ARNOLD B. TAMAYO, 2009-B.S., University of the Philip- Senior Lecturer of Liberal Arts and International Studies
pines, M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Ph.D., Univer- TONI LEFTON, 1998-B.A., Florida State University; M.A.,
sity of Southern California; Assistant Professor of Chemistry Northern Arizona University; Senior Lecturer of Liberal Arts
and Geochemistry and International Studies
CAMERON J. TURNER, 2008-B.S., University of RICHARD PASSAMANECK, 2004-B.S., M.S., University
Wyoming; M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Assis- of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., University of Southern
tant Professor of Engineering California; Senior Lecturer of Engineering
MICHAEL B. WAKIN, 2008-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Rice Uni- CYNDI RADER, 1991-B.S., M.S., Wright State University;
versity; Assistant Professor of Engineering Ph.D., University of Colorado; Senior Lecturer of Mathemat-
JUDITH WANG, 2007-B.A., B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., Case ical and Computer Sciences
Western Reserve University; Assistant Professor of Engineer- TODD RUSKELL, 1999-B.A., Lawrence University; M.S.,
ing Ph.D., University of Arizona; Senior Lecturer of Physics
NING WU, 2010-B.Sc., M.Sc. National University of Sinag- CHARLES A. STONE, IV, 2007-B.S., North Carolina State
pore, Ph.D. Princeton University, Assistant Professor of University, M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, Ph.D.,
Chemical Engineering University of California, Los Angeles; Senior Lecturer of
ZHIGANG WU, 2009-B.S., Peking University, Ph.D., Col- Physics
lege of William and Mary; Assistant Professor of Physics SANDY WOODSON, 1999-B.A., North Carolina State Uni-
YONGAN YANG, 2010-B.S., Nakai University, Ph.D., Insti- versity; M.A., Colorado State University; M.F.A., University
tute of Photographic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sci- of Montana; Senior Lecturer of Liberal Arts and International
ences; Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Geochemistry Studies
XIAOLONG YIN, 2009-B.S., Beijing University, China; MATTHEW YOUNG, 2004-B.S., Ph.D., University of
M.S., Lehigh University, Ph.D., Cornell; Assistant Professor Rochester; Senior Lecturer of Physics
of Petroleum Engineering LECTURERS
SENIOR LECTURERS LINDA A. BATTALORA, 2006-B.S., M.S., Colorado School
RAVEL F. AMMERMAN, 2004-B.S., Colorado School of of Mines; J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of
Mines; M.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D., Colorado Law; Lecturer of Petroleum Engineering
School of Mines; Senior Lecturer of Engineering

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TERRY BRIDGMAN, 2003-B.S., Furman University; M.S., CHRISTIAN SHOREY, 2005-B.S., University of Texas at
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Lecturer of Austin; Ph.D., University of Iowa; Lecturer of Geology and
Mathematical and Computer Sciences Geological Engineering
JOHN P. CHANDLER, 2006-B.A., Transylvania University; JOHN STERMOLE, 1988-B.S., University of Denver; M.S.,
M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Penn State Univer- Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Economics and Business
sity; Lecturer of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering JENNIFER STRONG, 2009-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of
CARA COAD, 2005-B.S. M.S. University of California, Mines; Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Berkeley; Lecturer of Engineering SCOTT STRONG, 2003-B.S., M.S., Colorado School of Mines;
HOLLY EKLUND,2009-BA, Marquette University; M.S., Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Mathematical and CANDACE S. SULZBACH, 1983-B.S., Colorado School of
Computer Sciences Mines; Lecturer of Engineering
ALEX T. FLOURNOY, 2006-B.S., Georgia Institute of Tech- ROMAN TANKELEVICH, 2003-B.S., M.S., Moscow
nology, M.S., Ph.D. University of Colorado, Boulder; Lec- Physics Engineering Institute; Ph.D., Moscow Energy Insti-
turer of Physics tute; Lecturer of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
TRACY Q. GARDNER, 1996-B.Sc., 1998-M.Sc., Colorado NATALIE VAN TYNE, 2008-B.S., Rutgers University, M.S.,
School of Mines; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder, M.B.A., Lehigh University; M.S., Colorado School of Mines;
Lecturer of Chemical Engineering Program Director and Lecturer of EPICS
KEITH HELLMAN,2009-B.S., The University of Chicago; ALEXANDRA WAYLLACE, 2008-B.S., M.S., Colorado
M.S. Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Mathematical School of Mines; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia;
and Computer Sciences Lecturer of Engineering
SCOTT HOUSER, 2007-B.S., Colorado State University;
B.S., University of Southern Colorado; M.S., Ph.D, Univer- INSTRUCTORS
sity of Wisconsin-Madison: Lecturer of Economics and Busi- JONATHAN H. CULLISON, 2010-B.A., University of
ness South Florida; M.A., University of Denver; Instructor in
Liberal Arts and International Studies
PATRICK B. KOHL, 2007-B.S., Western Washington Uni-
versity; Ph. D. University of Colorado; Lecturer of Physics ED A. DEMPSEY, 2007-Electronics Technician Diploma,
DeVry Technicial Institute; Instructor of Chemistry and Geo-
H. VINCENT KUO, 2006-B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of chemistry
Minnesota; Lecturer of Physics
ANN DOZORETZ, 2004-B.S., University of Denver; M.S.,
DAN MILLER, 2009-B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; Colorado School of Mines; Instructor of Economics and
Ph.D., University of Iowa; Lecturer of Liberal Arts and Inter- Business
national Studies
PAULA A. FARCA, 2010-B.A., M.A., West University of
MARK MILLER, 1996-B.S., Ph.D., Colorado School of Timisoara, Romania; M.A., Oklahoma State University;
Mines; Lecturer of Petroleum Engineering Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; Instructor in Liberal Arts
RACHEL MORRISH, 2010-B.S.c., Colorado School of and International Studies
Mines, Ph.D. University of Arizona; Lecturer of Chemical CORTNEY E. HOLLES, 2010-B.A., Wayne State Univer-
Engineering sity; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Instructor in
CYNTHIA NORRGRAN, 2008-B.S., University of Min- Liberal Arts and International Studies
nesota; M.D., University of Nevada, Reno; Lecturer of MARTIN SPANN, 2006-B.S., National University; Instruc-
Chemical Engineering/BELS tor of EPICS
PAUL OGG, 2007-B.A., Albion College; Ph.D., University
of Iowa; Lecturer of Chemical Engineering/BELS
COACHES/ATHLETICS FACULTY
KRIS BARBER, 2008-B.A. Yale; Instructor and Assistant
ROSE A. PASS, 2006-A.B, M.A. Boston College; Lecturer Football Coach
of Liberal Arts and International Studies
STEPHANIE BEGLAY, 2007-B.S., Loras College, M.A.,
JOHN PERSICHETTI, 1997-B.S., University of Colorado; Minnesota State University at Mankato; Assistant Athletics
M.S., Colorado School of Mines; Lecturer of Chemical Trainer
Engineering
BOB BENSON, 2008-B.A., University of Vermont, M.Ed,
JEFFREY SCHOWALTER, 2009-B.S., M.S., Air Force Insti- University of Albany; Instructor and Associate Head Football
tute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Lecturer Coach
of Engineering

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BOB BODOR, 2010-B.A., Denison University, Instructor BRITTNEY SIMPSON, 2008-B.S., Mesa State College,
and Assistant Football Coach M.B.A., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; In-
ARDEL J. BOES, B.A., St. Ambrose College; M.S., Ph.D., structor and Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Purdue University; Emeritus Professor of Mathematical and JAMIE L. SKADELAND, 2007-B.S., University of North
Computer Sciences and Co-Head Cross Country Coach Dakota, M.A., Minnesota State University at Mankato; Head
CHAD BOSTWICK, 2006-M.S., M.S., Northwest Missouri Volleyball Coach
State University; Instructor and Assistant Football Coach ROBERT A. STITT, 2000- B.A., Doane College; M.A., Uni-
CLEMENT GRINSTEAD, 2001-B.A., B.S. Coe College; In- versity of Northern Colorado; Head Football Coach
structor and Assistant Football Coach ROB THOMPSON, 2004-B.A., Bowling Green State Uni-
JOHN HOWARD,2005-B.S., M.S., Western Illinois Univer- versity, M.A., Bowling Green State University; Instructor
sity; Director of Intramural and Club Sports and Director of the Outdoor Recreation Center

JOSHUA HUTCHENS, 2007-B.S. Purdue, M.S. James ANNA VAN WETZINGA, 2007-B.A., Central College;
Madison; Instructor and Co-Head Wrestling Coach M.A., Indiana State University; Instructor and Head Softball
Coach
MARIANNE HUTCHENS, 2008-B.A., Purdue, M.S., James
Madison; Instructor, Assistant Track and Field Coach and LIBRARY FACULTY
Women's Strength and Conditioning Coach PATRICIA E. ANDERSEN, 2002-Associate Diploma of the
GREGORY JENSEN, 2000-B.S., M.S., Colorado State Uni- Library Association of Australia, Sydney, Australia; Assistant
versity; Instructor and Assistant Trainer Librarian

TYLER KIMBLE, 2007-B.S., Colorado State University; In- CHRISTINE BAKER, 2006-B.A., University of Massachu-
structor and Head Golf Coach setts, Amherst; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Assistant
Librarian
FRANK KOHLENSTEIN, 1998-B.S., Florida State Univer-
sity; M.S., Montana State University; Instructor and Head PAMELA M. BLOME, 2002-B.A., University of Nebraska;
Soccer Coach M.A.L.S., University of Arizona, Tucson; Assistant Librarian

PAULA KRUEGER, 2003-B.S, M.S., Northern State Univer- JULIE CARMEN, 2009-B.A., St. Mary of the Plains Col-
sity Head Women's Basketball Coach lege; M.L.S., Emporia State University; Research Librarian

DAN R. LEWIS, 1992-B.S., California State University; In- LISA DUNN, 1991-B.S., University of Wisconsin-Superior;
structor and Assistant Wrestling Coach M.A., Washington University; M.L.S., Indiana University;
Librarian
ADAM LONG, 2010-B.S., M.S., Northwest Missori State
University; Instructor and Assistant Football Coach LAURA A. GUY, 2000-B.A., University of Minnesota;
M.L.S., University of Wisconsin; Librarian
JENNIFER MCINTOSH, 1996-B.S., Russell Sage College,
M.S., Chapman University; Head Athletic Trainer JOANNE V. LERUD-HECK, 1989-B.S.G.E., M.S., Univer-
sity of North Dakota; M.A., University of Denver; Librarian
GREG MULHOLLAND, 2007-B.S., Millersville University, and Director of Library
M.S., University of Colorado at Denver; Instructor and As-
sistant Men's Soccer Coach LISA S. NICKUM, 1994-B.A., University of New Mexico;
M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina; Associate Librarian
JERRID OATES, 2004-B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University,
M.S., Fort Hayes State University; Instructor and Head Base- CHRISTOPHER J. J. THIRY, 1995-B.A., M.I.L.S., Univer-
ball Coach sity of Michigan; Associate Librarian

PRYOR ORSER, 2002- B.S., M.A., Montana State Univer- MEGAN TOMEO, 2005-B.E.T., Pennsylvania College of
sity; Instructor and Head Men's Basketball Coach Technology; M.S.L.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania;
Assistant Librarian
HEATHER ROBERTS, 2008- B.S., William Woods Univer-
sity, M.S., Bemidji State University; Instructor and Assistant HEATHER WHITEHEAD, 2001-B.S., University of Alberta;
Volleyball Coach M.L.I.S., University of Western Ontario; Associate Librarian

BRAD J. SCHICK, 2007-B.A., University of Northern Col-

orado; M.S. University of Nebraska at Omaha; Instructor and
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
ARTHUR SIEMERS, 2004-B.S., Illinois State University-
Normal, M.S., University of Colorado-Boulder, Instructor
and Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach

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 Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures (2) filing a complaint hereunder; (3) representing a Com-
plainant hereunder; or (4) testifying, assisting, or participat-
Affirmative Action ing in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or
Colorado School of Mines has instituted an affirmative lawsuit involving unlawful discrimination; or
action plan, which is available for perusal in numerous CSM C. The Human Resources Director or an attorney from the
offices including the Library, the Dean of Students’ Office, Office of Legal Services, if any of these individuals deem it
and the Office of Human Resources. to be in the best interest of CSM to do so.
Any person feeling that a violation of the following poli- IV. Informal Complaint Resolution Process
cies has occurred should promptly refer the matter to the At the written request of an individual who has come
Office of Human Resources, located in Guggenheim Hall forward with a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination,
(2nd floor), for investigation. hereinafter the “Complainant,” the Human Resources Direc-
Colorado School of Mines Unlawful tor shall assist in an attempt to resolve the complaint in an
informal manner. The informal unlawful discrimination
Discrimination Policy and Complaint complaint resolution process shall consist of an informal
Procedure discussion between the Complainant and the individual or a
I. Statement of Authority and Purpose representative of the entity accused of unlawful discrimina-
This policy is promulgated by the Board of Trustees pur- tion, hereinafter the “Respondent.” The Human Resources
suant to the authority conferred upon it by §23-41-104(1), Director shall act as a mediator during this process, which
C.R.S. (1998) in order to set forth a policy concerning un- shall be calculated to bring the complaint to the attention of
lawful discrimination at CSM. This policy shall supersede the Respondent and elicit the voluntary cooperation of the
any previously promulgated CSM policy which is in conflict Respondent in settling the matter. By attempting to resolve
herewith. the unlawful discrimination complaint in an informal manner
II. Unlawful Discrimination Policy pursuant to the terms of this section, the Complainant shall
Attendance and employment at CSM are based solely on not waive any rights to subsequently pursue the complaint
merit and fairness. Discrimination on the basis of age, gen- through the formal complaint procedure set forth below.
der, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, and V. Formal Complaint Procedure
military veteran status is prohibited. No discrimination in A. Purpose
admission, application of academic standards, financial aid, The purpose of the formal unlawful discrimination com-
scholastic awards, promotion, salary, benefits, transfers, re- plaint procedure is to provide a formal mechanism for the
ductions in force, terminations, re-employment, professional prompt and fair internal resolution of complaints alleging un-
development, or conditions of employment shall be permit- lawful discrimination. The procedure outlined below shall be
ted. The remainder of this policy shall contain a complaint the exclusive forum for the internal resolution of such com-
procedure outlining a method for reporting alleged violations plaints at CSM.
of this policy and a review mechanism for the impartial B. Where to file a Complaint
determination of the merits of complaints alleging unlawful All complaints by non-students alleging unlawful discrimi-
discrimination. nation or retaliation shall be filed in writing at the Office of
III. Persons Who May File an Unlawful Human Resources located on the second floor of Guggen-
Discrimination Complaint heim Hall. Complaints by students alleging unlawful dis-
An unlawful discrimination complaint may be filed by any crimination or retaliation may be submitted to the Human
individual described in one of the categories below: Resources Office, the Student Development Center, the Dean
of Students, any faculty member, or any Resident Assistant.
A. Any member of the CSM community, including classi-
Any recipient of such a student complaint shall promptly for-
fied staff, exempt employees, and students as well as any
ward the complaint to the Director of Human Resources for
applicant for employment or admission, who believes that he
handling in accordance with the provisions set forth below.
or she has been discriminated against by CSM, a branch of
CSM, or another member of the CSM community on account C. Time Limits
of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, dis- All complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or retalia-
ability, or military veteran status; tion must be filed within ninety days from the date upon
which the incident, occurrence, or other action alleged to
B. Any person who believes that he or she has been threat-
constitute unlawful discrimination or retaliation occurred.
ened with or subjected to duress or retaliation by CSM, a
However, if the alleged discrimination or retaliation is of a
branch of CSM, or a member of the CSM community as a
continuing nature, a complaint may be filed at any time.
result of (1) opposing any unlawful discriminatory practice;

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D. Contents of Complaint more of the allegations contained in the complaint, the process
A complaint alleging unlawful discrimination or retaliation shall proceed with the selection of a hearing panel as set forth
must be signed by the Complainant and set forth specific in subsection D below. If no timely response is received, or if
factual matters believed to constitute unlawful discrimination the response admits the allegations in their entirety, the mat-
or retaliation. The complaint shall name as Respondent the ter shall be submitted to the President, who shall then issue a
individual or entity whom the Complainant believes to have decision in accordance with subsection IX.D below.
committed, participated in, or encouraged the discrimination D. Selection of Hearing Panel
or retaliation. The complaint shall also include a brief state- An initial hearing panel of six individuals shall be selected
ment describing the relief requested by the Complainant. in a random manner from a list of full-time CSM employees.
E. Fulfillment of Complaint Prerequisites The Complainant and the Respondent shall each disqualify
As soon as practicable after receipt of a complaint, the one of the initial panel members. The disqualifications to be
Human Resources Director shall submit the complaint to an exercised by the parties shall commence with the Com-
attorney from the Office of Legal Services, who shall exam- plainant. Of the remaining initial panel members, the one
ine it and determine if the prerequisites outlined above have chosen last shall serve as an alternate hearing panel member.
been fulfilled. If the prerequisites have not been fulfilled, the The other three initial panel members shall constitute the
attorney shall inform the Complainant of the specifics of such hearing panel for the appeal. Prospective panel members may
determination in writing. Unless the time limitations set forth be excused on account of conflict of interest, health, or un-
above have lapsed prior to the initial filing of the complaint, avoidable absence from campus. An excused initial panel
the Complainant shall have the opportunity to correct any defi- member shall be replaced by another initial panel member
ciencies and re-file the complaint. If the prerequisites have been chosen in a random drawing prior to the exercise of disquali-
fulfilled, the complaint will be handled as set forth below. fications by either party.
F. Choice of Remedies E. Selection of Chief Panel Member
No Complainant shall be permitted to simultaneously file After a hearing panel has been chosen, the panel members
an unlawful discrimination claim under the CSM Unlawful shall elect a chief panel member from their number who shall
Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure and a sexual preside throughout the remainder of the case.
harassment claim under the CSM Sexual Harassment Policy 1. Authority of Chief Panel Member
and Complaint Procedure against the same individual arising
The chief panel member shall have the authority to (a) issue
out of an identical set of facts. In such a situation, a Com-
orders to compel discovery; (b) make rulings on evidentiary
plainant shall be entitled to file his or her claim under either,
objections; and (c) issue any other orders necessary to con-
but not both, of the above-mentioned policies.
trol the conduct of the hearing and prohibit abusive treatment
VI. Pre-Hearing Procedures of witnesses, including removal of disruptive individuals
A. Notification to Proceed from the hearing room.
As soon as practicable after a determination has been
2. Role of Alternate Hearing Panel Member
made that the complaint is sufficient pursuant to subsection
V.E above, the reviewing attorney shall inform the Director The alternate hearing panel member shall observe, but not
of Human Resources of that fact and the Director of Human actively participate in, all of the proceedings in the case and
Resources shall proceed with the notifications specified in be prepared to substitute for a panel member who becomes
subsection B below. unavailable during any stage of the case due to death, illness,
or emergency.
B. Acknowledgment of Complaint and Notification of
Respondent F. Setting of Hearing Date
As soon as practicable, the Director of Human Resources After a chief panel member has been chosen, a hearing date
shall send a letter to the Complainant acknowledging receipt shall be set with reasonable consideration given to the sched-
of the complaint. At the same time, the Director shall provide ules of the participants. The chief panel member shall set a
the Respondent with a copy of the complaint and notify the date for the hearing, which shall occur no more than ninety
Respondent in writing of the requirements set forth in sub- days after the date upon which the formal complaint was
section C below. filed with the Director of Human Resources. Once set, the
hearing date may be rescheduled only with the concurrence
C. Response to Complaint
of the Complainant, the Respondent, and the hearing panel.
Within ten days from the date of receipt of a copy of the
complaint, the Respondent shall file with the Director of G. Participation of Attorneys
Human Resources a response in which the allegations con- Either party may engage the services of an attorney to
tained in the complaint are admitted or denied. The Director assist in document preparation or case preparation. However,
shall provide the Complainant with a copy of the response as an attorney may not enter an appearance or formally partici-
soon as practicable. If the response contains a denial of one or pate in the case on behalf of either party.

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H. Legal Advice for Hearing Panel ment. Neither party shall introduce any witnesses or exhibits
If the hearing panel desires legal advice at any time during at the hearing which are not listed in his or her pre-hearing
the case, the chief panel member shall request such advice statement. All exhibits listed in the pre-hearing statements
from the Office of Legal Services. An attorney from the shall be deemed genuine and admissible unless successfully
Office of Legal Services shall provide the requested advice challenged prior to the hearing.
unless all such attorneys are actively involved in the case on D. List of Hearing Issues
behalf of one of the parties. In such event, the chief panel After examining the pre-hearing statements of both parties,
member shall request the desired legal advice from the Assis- the hearing panel shall prepare a list of issues to be resolved
tant Attorney General assigned to CSM, whose name and through the hearing and distribute such list to the parties no
telephone number shall be provided to the chief panel mem- later than two days prior to the hearing date. The panel may
ber by the legal office. list issues contained in the pre-hearing statement of either
I. Pre-Hearing Discovery party or relevant issues not contained in the pre-hearing
Informal discovery, or the exchange between the parties statement of either party. However, since the jurisdiction of
of information relevant to the case, is encouraged. If the the hearing panel is limited to hearing claims of unlawful dis-
parties cannot resolve such issues informally, either party crimination, only issues directly related to the Complainant’s
may request the chief panel member up to ten days prior to claim of unlawful discrimination may be placed on the list of
the hearing date to enter an order compelling discovery upon issues. The list of issues generated pursuant to this subpara-
a showing of the relevance of the requested information and graph shall be binding upon the subsequent hearing and shall
the necessity of such information to case preparation. The form the standard against which all relevancy arguments
other party may oppose such request by showing that the shall be weighed.
requested information is irrelevant, unnecessary to the E. Amendments to Pre-Hearing Statements
requesting party’s case preparation, or privileged according Up to two days prior to the hearing date, either party may
to law. request the chief panel member to permit amendments to his
VII. Pre-Hearing Statements or her pre-hearing statement upon a showing of good cause
A. Contents of Pre-Hearing Statements and lack of prejudice to the opposing party. Any party filing
Each party shall file a pre-hearing statement containing the an amended pre-hearing statement shall provide a copy
following components: thereof to the opposing party no later than the filing deadline
1. Summary of the Argument: A concise statement summa- imposed by the order granting leave to amend.
rizing the case from the position of the submitting party; VIII. Hearing Procedures
2. List of Issues: A list of the issues which the submitting A. Burden and Standard of Proof
party wishes the hearing panel to resolve; The Complainant shall bear the burden of proof through-
out the case. The standard of proof which the Complainant
3. List of Witnesses: A list of witnesses to be presented at
must meet to sustain the burden of proof shall be the prepon-
the hearing along with a summary of the anticipated testimony
derance of the evidence standard. The preponderance of the
of each witness; and
evidence standard shall be deemed met if the panel believes
4. Photocopies of Exhibits: Photocopies of each exhibit to that it is more likely than not that the facts at issue occurred.
be presented at the hearing. The facts at issue shall include all facts which are required to
B. Deadlines for Pre-Hearing Statements be proven by the party bearing the burden of proof in order
The Complainant shall file a pre-hearing statement for such party to prevail.
with the hearing panel and provide a copy to the opposing B. Order of Presentation
party no later than ten days prior to the hearing date. The Since the Complainant bears the burden of proof, that
Respondent shall file a pre-hearing statement with the hear- party shall present his or her case first. After the Com-
ing panel and provide a copy to the opposing party no later plainant has finished, the Respondent shall present his or
than five days prior to the hearing date. If the hearing date is her case.
rescheduled, these time limits shall apply to the rescheduled
C. Outline of Hearing
hearing date.
The hearing shall proceed according to the following gen-
C. Limitations Imposed by Pre-Hearing Statements eral outline:
Neither party shall make an argument during the hearing
1. Complainant’s Opening Statement
which is inconsistent with the arguments set forth in the sum-
mary of the argument section of his or her pre-hearing state- 2. Respondent’s Opening Statement (unless reserved)
3. Complainant’s Case

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 4. Respondent’s Opening Statement (if reserved) C. Issuance of Recommendation
5. Respondent’s Case The recommendation of the hearing panel shall be
issued to the parties and delivered to the President along
6. Complaint’s Rebuttal Case (unless waived)
with the case file within fifteen days after the conclusion
7. Respondent’s Rebuttal Case (only if Complainant of the hearing.
presents a rebuttal case and unless waived)
D. Decision of President
8. Complainant’s Closing Argument The President shall examine the case file, consider the
9. Respondent’s Closing Argument recommendation of the hearing panel, and issue a final
10. Complainant’s Rebuttal Argument (unless waived) written decision in the matter. The President shall possess
the authority to affirm, reverse, or modify the recommenda-
D. Inapplicability of Strict Evidentiary Rules tion of the hearing panel or to remand the matter to the
Strict legal evidentiary rules shall not apply during the panel for further proceedings or consideration. In the deci-
hearing. The chief panel member shall rule on the admissi- sion, the President may provide appropriate relief to the
bility of disputed evidence with primary consideration given Complainant and may impose appropriate disciplinary action
to the relevance, reliability, and probative value of proffered upon the Respondent. The decision of the President shall be
evidence. delivered to the parties and the hearing panel within fifteen
E. Witness Examination Procedure days from the date of the President’s receipt of the recom-
Each witness shall be directly examined by the party mendation and case file from the hearing panel, unless the
on whose behalf the witness has appeared to testify. Upon President is unavailable for a significant amount of time dur-
the conclusion of the direct examination of each witness, ing this period.
the opposing party shall be permitted the right of cross- E. Presidential Unavailability
examination. The chief panel member may permit re-direct The term “unavailable,” as utilized in this subsection and
and re-cross examination. However, an identical examination subsection X.D above, shall be defined to mean out of town,
procedure shall be utilized for all witnesses testifying in medically incapacitated, or engaged in important CSM busi-
a given hearing. Hearing panel members may interject ness to the extent that sufficient time cannot be devoted to
questions at any time during the direct, cross, re-direct, decision making hereunder. If the President is unavailable
or re-cross examinations. for a significant period of time during the decision making
IX. Post-Hearing Procedure period, a letter shall be sent to the parties advising them of
A. Recommendation of the Hearing Panel that fact as well as the anticipated date of presidential avail-
Within a reasonable time after the conclusion of the hear- ability. In such event, the decision shall be due fifteen days
ing, the hearing panel shall confer among themselves and from the date upon which the President becomes available.
vote upon a recommended course of action. The panel mem- The President shall be the sole judge of presidential unavail-
bers holding a majority point of view shall designate one of ability hereunder.
their number to write a recommendation reflecting their F. Appeal of Presidential Decision
opinion. The panel members holding a minority point of There shall be no internal appeal from the final decision
view, if any, may issue a dissenting recommendation in a of the President. A party aggrieved by the decision of the
similar fashion. President may file a complaint with the appropriate equal
B. Contents of Recommendation opportunity enforcement agency or pursue other available
The recommendation of the hearing panel shall include the legal remedies.
following components: Promulgated by the CSM Board of Trustees on March 13,
1. Statement Regarding Burden of Proof: A statement 1992. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 10,
regarding whether or not the hearing panel believes that 1999. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 22,
the burden of proof borne by the Complainant has been 2000.
sustained;
2. Findings of Fact: A list of the relevant facts found by the
hearing panel upon which the recommendation is based;
3. Legal Conclusions: A list of the legal conclusions of the
hearing panel upon which the determination of the issue of
unlawful discrimination is based; and
4. Recommended Action: A statement regarding the relief
for the Complainant, if any, that is being recommended by
the hearing panel.

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Colorado School Of Mines Sexual sion maker concludes that a lack of comprehension of the
concept of sexual harassment is a factor in the offense, the
Harassment Policy and Complaint Perpetrator can also be required to attend a sexual harass-
Procedure ment seminar or workshop.
I. Statement of Authority and Purpose
III. Persons Who May File a Complaint
This policy is promulgated by the Board of Trustees pur-
A sexual harassment complaint may be filed by an indi-
suant to the authority conferred upon it by §23-41-104(1),
vidual described in one of the categories below:
C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol.) in order to set forth a policy con-
cerning sexual harassment at CSM. This policy shall super- A. Any person who believes that he or she has been sexu-
sede any previously promulgated CSM policy which is in ally harassed by a member of the CSM community, including
conflict herewith. classified staff, exempt employees, and students;
II. Sexual Harassment Policy B. Any person who believes that he or she has been
A. Definition of Sexual Harassment threatened with or subjected to duress or retaliation by a
Sexual harassment shall, without regard to the gender of member of the CSM community as a result of (1) opposing
the alleged perpetrator or victim, consist of unwelcome any perceived sexual harassment; (2) filing a complaint
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal hereunder; (3) representing a Complainant hereunder; or
or physical conduct of a sexual nature when (1) submission (4) testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in
to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or lawsuit involving
or condition of an individual’s employment or scholastic en- sexual harassment; or
deavors; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an C. The Human Resources Director or an attorney from the
individual is used as the basis for employment or academic Office of Legal Services, if any of these individuals deem it
decisions affecting the individual; or (3) such conduct has the to be in the best interest of CSM to do so.
purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individ- IV. Informal Complaint Resolution Process
ual’s work or school performance, or creating an intimidat- At the request of an individual who has come forward
ing, hostile, or offensive working or studying environment. with a sexual harassment complaint, hereinafter the “Com-
B. Policy Statement plainant,” the Director of Human Resources shall assist in
CSM wishes to foster an environment for its students and an attempt to resolve the complaint in an informal manner.
employees which is free from all forms of sexual harassment, Although verbal requests to proceed with the informal com-
sexual intimidation, and sexual exploitation. Accordingly, plaint resolution process will be honored, complainants are
CSM will not tolerate sexual harassment and will take all strongly encouraged to put such requests in writing. The in-
necessary measures to deter such misconduct and discipline formal sexual harassment complaint resolution process
violators of this policy with appropriate sanctions. Further- shall consist of an informal discussion between the Com-
more, retaliation in any form against an individual for plainant and the individual accused of sexual harassment,
reporting sexual harassment or cooperating in a sexual hereinafter the “Respondent.” The Director of Human Re-
harassment investigation is strictly prohibited. Such retalia- sources shall act as a mediator during this process, which
tion shall be dealt with as a separate instance of sexual shall be calculated to bring the complaint to the attention of
harassment. The remainder of this policy shall contain a the Respondent and elicit the voluntary cooperation of the
complaint procedure outlining a method for reporting Respondent in settling the matter. By attempting to resolve
alleged violations of this policy and a review mechanism the sexual harassment complaint in an informal manner pur-
for the impartial determination of the merits of complaints suant to the terms of this section, the Complainant shall not
alleging sexual harassment. waive any rights to subsequently pursue the complaint
C. Sanctions for Sexual Harassment through the formal sexual harassment complaint procedure
Appropriate sanctions may be imposed upon an employee set forth below.
or student who has sexually harassed another. The term V. Formal Complaint Procedure
Perpetrator shall be utilized herein to refer to such a person. A. Purpose
The sanctions may include one or more of the following: The purpose of the formal sexual harassment complaint
verbal reprimand and warning, written reprimand and warn- procedure is to provide a formal mechanism for the prompt
ing, student probation, suspension from registration, mone- and fair internal resolution of complaints alleging sexual
tary fine, suspension without pay, expulsion, or termination. harassment. The procedure outlined below shall be the
In determining appropriate sanctions for the offense, the exclusive forum for the internal resolution of sexual harass-
decision maker shall consider the severity of the offense, ment complaints at CSM.
aggravating and mitigating factors, and the Perpetrator’s
previous history of sexual harassment offenses. If the deci-

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B. Where to file a Complaint Management Personnel of the complaint and provide them
All complaints by non-students alleging sexual harass- with a copy thereof. For the purpose this policy, the term
ment or retaliation shall be lodged with the Human Resources CSM Management Personnel shall refer to the President, the
Office located on the second floor of Guggenheim Hall. vice president in whose area the Respondent is employed or
Complaints by students alleging sexual harassment or retali- enrolled, and, if applicable, the Respondent’s immediate
ation may be submitted to the Human Resources Office, the supervisor. However, if the President is the Respondent, the
Student Development Center, the Dean of Students, any fac- term CSM Management Personnel shall refer to the Board of
ulty member, or any Resident Assistant. Any recipient of a Trustees, and if the Respondent is a vice president, the term
student sexual harassment or retaliation complaint shall “CSM Management Personnel” shall refer to the President.
promptly forward such complaint to the Director of Human H. Acknowledgment of Complaint and Notification of
Resources for handling in accordance with the provisions set Respondent
forth below. As soon as practicable after being informed of the com-
C. Time Limits plaint pursuant to subsection V.G above, the vice president
A complaint may be lodged at any time, but CSM shall send a letter to the Complainant acknowledging receipt
strongly encourages individuals who feel they have been of the complaint. At the same time, the vice president shall
victims of sexual harassment to come forward as soon as notify the Respondent of the complaint in writing, and if the
possible after the occurrence of the incident, event, or other complaint has been reduced to writing, the vice president
action alleged to constitute sexual harassment or retaliation. shall provide the Respondent with a copy thereof. If the
D. Contents of Complaint President is the Respondent, the President of the Board of
Although a verbal sexual harassment complaint will be Trustees shall perform the above duties. If the Respondent is
investigated, complainants are strongly encouraged to submit a vice president, the President shall perform these duties.
sexual harassment complaints in writing. Written complaints I. Investigation Authorization Form
must be signed and must set forth specific factual matters Unless the complaint is initiated by an attorney from the
believed to constitute sexual harassment or retaliation. The Office of Legal Services or the Director of Human Resources
Complaint shall name as Respondent each individual whom pursuant to subsection III.C above, the Complainant shall
the Complainant believes to have committed, participated in, be required to execute a Sexual Harassment Complaint
or encouraged the sexual harassment or retaliation. The com- Investigation Authorization Form prior to any investigation
plaint shall also include a brief statement describing the relief of the complaint.
requested by the Complainant. J. Investigation of Complaint
E. Fulfillment of Complaint Prerequisites An attorney from the Office of Legal Services and the
As soon as practicable after receipt of the complaint, the Director of Human Resources shall jointly investigate the
Director of Human Resources shall submit the complaint to complaint by examining relevant documents, if any, and
an attorney from the Office of Legal Services, who shall interviewing witnesses and other individuals designated by
determine if the prerequisites outlined above have been ful- either party. The investigators will strive to conduct the
filled. If the prerequisites have not been fulfilled, the review- investigation in a discrete and expeditious manner with due
ing attorney shall inform the Complainant of the specifics of regard to thoroughness and fairness to both parties.
such determination in writing. The Complainant shall have K. Confidentiality of Investigative Materials
the opportunity to correct any deficiencies and re-file the All materials and documents prepared or compiled by
complaint. If the prerequisites have been fulfilled, the com- the investigators during the course of investigating a sexual
plaint will be handled as set forth below. harassment complaint hereunder shall be kept confidential to
F. Choice of Remedies the fullest extent of the law in order to protect interviewees
No Complainant shall be permitted to simultaneously file and promote candor.
an unlawful discrimination claim under the CSM Unlawful L. Alternate Investigators
Discrimination Policy and Complaint Procedure and a sexual If either an attorney from the Office of Legal Services or
harassment claim under the CSM Sexual Harassment Policy the Director of Human Resources is the Complainant or the
and Complaint Procedure against the same individual arising Respondent hereunder, or is otherwise unavailable, the Presi-
out of an identical set of facts. In such a situation, a Com- dent shall appoint an alternate investigator.
plainant shall be entitled to file his or her claim under either,
M. Report of Findings and Confidential Recommendation
but not both, of the above-mentioned policies.
As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the investi-
G. Notification of CSM Management Personnel gation, the investigating attorney shall prepare and submit a
As soon as practicable after a determination has been report of findings and a confidential recommendation to
made that the complaint is sufficient pursuant to subsection CSM Management Personnel and the Director of Human
V.E above, the Office of Legal Services shall notify CSM Resources. The report of findings shall be provided to the

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Complainant and Respondent within a reasonable time fol- between a Person in a Position of Trust and a Student, and
lowing the issuance of a decision pursuant to subsection V.N between a Supervisor and a Subordinate Employee. Although
below. The confidential recommendation shall not be re- both parties to the relationship may have consented at the
leased to the Complainant or the Respondent without written outset, such relationships are fundamentally asymmetric in
authorization from the President. The Director of Human nature. It is incumbent upon those with authority not to
Resources shall submit a separate recommendation to CSM abuse, nor appear to abuse, the power with which they are
Management Personnel which contains a statement of agree- entrusted. Accordingly, codes of ethics promulgated by most
ment or disagreement with the findings and recommendation professional regulatory associations forbid professional-
of the investigating attorney. client amorous, romantic, or sexual relationships. The rela-
N. Resolution of the Complaint tionships prohibited by this policy shall be viewed in this
Following consultations with the President, the investi- context, and Instructors, Persons in Positions of Trust, and
gating attorney, and the Director of Human Resources, the Supervisors should be aware that any violation of this policy
vice president shall issue a final written decision regarding shall result in formal disciplinary action against them.
the complaint. The decision shall be addressed to the Com- III. Definitions
plainant and shall contain a statement of whether or not For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions
sexual harassment was found to have occurred, the remedies shall apply:
to be provided to the Complainant, if any, and the sanctions A. Person in a Position of Trust: Any person occupying a
to be imposed upon the Respondent, if any. At approximately position of trust with respect to one or more students at CSM
the same time, the decision shall be communicated to the such that engaging in an amorous, romantic, or sexual rela-
Respondent in writing. If sanctions are to be imposed upon tionship with any student would compromise the ability of
the Respondent, the vice president shall also notify the the employee to perform his or her duties. Examples of Per-
Respondent of that aspect of the decision in writing. If the sons in Positions of Trust at CSM are those employed in the
President is the Respondent, the President of the Board of Office of the Registrar, those employed in the Student Life
Trustees shall perform the above duties. If the Respondent is Office, those employed in the Student Development Office,
a vice president, the President shall perform these duties. those employed in Public Safety, resident assistants, and
O. Appeal of Final Decision paper graders. The above examples are provided for illustra-
There shall be no internal appeal from the final decision tive purposes only and are not intended to be exhaustive list-
rendered pursuant to subsection V.N above. A party aggrieved ings or to limit the illustrated category in any manner.
by the decision may file a complaint with the appropriate B. Instructor: Any person who teaches at CSM, including
administrative agency or pursue other available legal remedies. academic faculty members, instructional staff, and graduate
Promulgated by the CSM Board of Trustees on March 13, students with teaching or tutorial responsibilities.
1992. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on March 26, C. Student: Any person who is pursuing a course of study
1998. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 10, at CSM.
1999. Amended by the CSM Board of Trustees on June 22,
2000. D. Subordinate Employee: Any person employed by CSM
who is supervised by another employee.
Colorado School of Mines Personal E. Supervisor: Any person employed by CSM who
Relationships Policy occupies a position of authority over another employee with
I. Statement of Authority and Purpose regard to hiring, administering discipline, conducting
This policy is promulgated by the Board of Trustees pur- evaluations, granting salary adjustments, or overseeing task
suant to the authority conferred upon it by §23-41-104(1), performance.
C.R.S. (1988 Repl. Vol.) in order to set forth a policy con- IV. Policy
cerning certain personal relationships at CSM as addressed A. Personal Relations Between Instructors and Students in
herein. This policy shall supersede any previously promul- the Instructional Context
gated CSM policy which is in conflict herewith.
No Instructor shall engage in an amorous, romantic, or
II. Preface sexual relationship, consensual or otherwise, with a Student
Certain amorous, romantic, or sexual relationships in who is enrolled in a course being taught by the Instructor, or
which the parties appear to have consented, but where a whose academic work is being supervised by the Instructor.
definite power differential exists between them, are of seri-
B. Personal Relationships Between Instructors and Stu-
ous concern to CSM. Personal relationships which might be
dents Outside the Instructional Context
appropriate in other circumstances always pose inherent dan-
gers when they occur between an Instructor and a Student, In a personal relationship between an Instructor and a
Student for whom the Instructor has no current professional

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responsibility, the Instructor should be sensitive to the con- No Supervisor shall engage in an amorous, romantic, or
stant possibility that he or she may unexpectedly be placed in sexual relationship, consensual or otherwise, with a Subordi-
a position of responsibility for the instruction or evaluation nate Employee who reports, either directly or indirectly, to
of the Student. This could entail a request to write a letter of the Supervisor or is under the Supervisor’s direct or indirect
recommendation for the Student or to serve on an admissions authority.
or selection committee involving the Student. In addition, an D. Personal Relationships Between Persons in Positions of
awareness should be maintained that others may speculate Trust and Students
that a specific power relationship exists even when none is
No Person in a Position of Trust shall engage in an
present, giving rise to assumptions of inequitable academic
amorous, romantic, or sexual relationship, consensual or
or professional advantage of the Student. Even if potential
otherwise, with a Student.
conflict of interest issues can be resolved, charges of sexual
harassment may arise. In such situations, it is the Instructor (Promulgated by the CSM Board of Trustees on February
who, by virtue of his or her special responsibility, shall be 14, 1992)
held accountable for unprofessional behavior.
C. Personal Relationships Between Supervisors and Sub-
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Index
A D
Absenteeism 29 Dead Day 36
Academic Advising 11 Dead Week 36
Academic Calendar 4, 35 Dean’s List 32
Academic Integrity 7 Declaration of Option 28
Academic Probation and Suspension 33 Deficiencies 28
Academic Regulations 28 Dining Facilities 24
Academic Services 11 Directory of the School 193
Access to Student Records 34 Disability Services 12
Accreditation 7 Discrimination Policy 209
Administration 7 Distributed Core 44
Admission Procedures 27 Distributed Engineering Requirement 40
Admission Requirements 25 Distributed Humanities and Social Science Requirement 39
Advanced Placement 27 Distributed Science Requirement 39
Affirmative Action 209
AFROTC 169 E
Air Force ROTC 169 Economics and Business 59
Alumni Association 189 Electronic Communications (E-mail) Policy 35
Apartment Housing 24 Encumbrances 20
Appeal Process for Student Academic Misconduct 9 Energy Minor 41, 154
Area of Special Interest 42 Engineering 65
Army ROTC 169 Engineering Practices Introductory Course Sequence 40, 43
AROTC 169 Engineers’ Days 15
Audit 30 Environmental Health and Safety 189
Environmental Science and Engineering 80
B EPICS 40, 43
Bachelor of Science Degree 37
Bioengineering and Life Sciences (BELS) 41, 148
Blaster Cards 12 F
Brooks Field 175 Fees 19
FERPA 33
C Field House 175
Career Center 13 Final Examination Policy 36
Change of Bulletin 36 Financial Aid 22
Chemical Engineering 47 Financial Aid Policies 23
Chemistry and Geochemistry 53 Financial Responsibility 20
Codes of Conduct 14 Foreign Language Policy 111
College Opportunity Fund 21 Foreign Languages 111
Colorado Residency Qualifications 20 Fraternities 15, 24
Computing, Communications & Information Freshman Year 40
Technologies (CCIT) 188 Full-Time Enrollment 37
Copy Center 189
Core Curriculum 38 G
Counseling 11 Geology and Geological Engineering 83
Course Numbering 38 Geophysics 91
Course Substitution 36 Good Standing 32
Course Withdrawals 29 Grade Appeal Process 31
CSM101 11, 38 Grade-Point Averages 32
Curriculum Changes 37, 40 Grades 30
Graduate Courses 36, 44
Graduation Awards 32
Graduation Requirements 37
Green Center 189
Guy T. McBride, Jr. Honors Program 41, 165
Gymnasium 175
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H O
History of CSM 6 Oceanography 91
Homecoming 15 Off Campus Study 29, 190
Honor Roll and Dean’s List 32 Office for Student Development & Academic Advising 11
Honor Societies 16 Office of International Programs 12, 190
Honors Program in Public Affairs 41, 165 Office of Technology Transfer 190
Housing 19 Office of Women in Science, Engineering and
Humanities 99 Mathematics (WISEM) 14, 192
Humanitarian Engineering Minor 41 Outdoor Recreation Program 16
I P
Identification Cards 12 Parking 13
Incomplete Grade 30 Part-Time Degree Students 36
Independent Study 29 Payments and Refunds 20
Intercollegiate Athletics 175 Personal Relationships Policy 215
Interest Organizations 16 Petroleum Engineering 137
International Baccalureate 27 Physical Education and Athletics 174
International Day 15 Physics 143
International Programs 12, 23, 190 Policies & Procedures 209
International Student Services 12 Policy on Violation of Student Academic Misconduct 7
International Student Organizations 16 Prerequisites 28
International Students 26 Private Rooms 24
Intramural Sports 175 Probation 33
Procedures for Addressing Academic Misconduct 8
L Professional Societies 16
LAIS Writing Center 41, 190 Public Relations 190
Late Payment Penalties 20 Public Safety 13
Liberal Arts and International Studies 98
Library, Arthur Lakes 188 Q
Living Groups 15 Quality Hours and Quality Points 31
M R
Materials Science 163 Recreational Organizations 16
Mathematical and Computer Sciences 113 Refunds 20
McBride Honors Program 41, 165 Registrar 190
Medical Record 28 Remediation 28
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 123 Research Administration 191
Military Science 169 Research Centers and Institutes 179
Mines Park 19, 24 Residence Halls 19, 24
Mining Engineering 131 Residency Qualifications 20
Minor Program 42
Minority Engineering Program 14 S
Mission and Goals 5 Scholarships 22
Motor Vehicles 13 Semester Hours 31
Music 112 Seniors in Graduate Courses 36
Sexual Harassment Policy 213
N Social Sciences 99
Nondegree Students 27 Sophomore Year 40
Nonresident Students 21 Sororities 15, 24
Not for Credit 30 Space and Planetary Science and Engineering 177
Special Events 15
Special Programs 40
Special Programs and Continuing Education (SPACE) 191
Strategic Enterprises 191
Student Center 11
Student Development and Academic Services 11

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Student Government 15 U
Student Health Center 12 Undergraduate Degree Requirements 37
Student Honor Code 7 Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Programs 44
Student Honors 16 Undergraduate Programs 38
Student Life 11, 38 Use of English 36
Student Publications 14
Student Records 34 V
Student Recreation Center 11, 175 Veterans 28
Study Abroad 23, 42 Veterans Services 14
Summer Session 36 W
Suspension 33 Winter Carnival 15
Systems 43 Withdrawal from School 29
T Withdrawals 23
Telecommunications 191 Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Transfer Credit 28, 31 (WISEM) 14, 192
Transfer Students 25, 27, 28 Writing Center 41, 190
Tuition 19 Writing Across the Curriculum 41
Tutoring 11, 14

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