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Classes
BEE 2000
Course Description
This university-wide seminar series provides critically important perspectives on the grand challenge of climate change. Speakers from Cornell University and other institutions will cover a range of topics ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Olin Hall 255
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 2220
Course Description
Living systems rely on chemical and phase equilibria, precise coordination of biochemical pathways, and the release of chemical energy as heat, all of which are governed by the laws of thermodynamics and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hunter, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: MATH 1920, PHYS 2213, and a chemistry course completed or concurrent.
BEE 3299
Course Description
Sustainable development is a dominant environmental, economic, and social concern of the 21st century. This course introduces the key concepts of sustainable development and how they are integrated into ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 5299
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 3400
Course Description
Covers the analysis of different types of biomaterials, synthetic or bio-derived, their synthesis, characterization and applications. The fundamental understanding of biomaterials chemistry and physics ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Ma, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: Thermodynamics. Pre or co-req: mass transport.
BEE 3600
Course Description
In this class you'll learn about mathematical models of biology that you can use to build engineered organisms. We will cover how to make back of the envelope calculations about biological systems, study ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 5600
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Barstow, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BEE 2600, biochemistry, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, or permission of instructor.
BEE 3800
Course Description
This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: "Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies in China" on site in Shanghai, China. The major challenge facing our society is to ... view course details
Seven Week - First. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Shanghai, China
- Jan 24 - Mar 15, 2022
Instructors
Scott, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Shanghai, China
- Jan 24 - Mar 15, 2022
Instructors
Scott, N
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Apply through CALS Exchange program site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program.
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BEE 3801
Course Description
This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: "Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies in China" on site in Shanghai, China. Nanobiotechnology strides at the interface between ... view course details
Seven Week - Second. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Shanghai, China
- Mar 16 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Luo, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Shanghai, China
- Mar 16 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Luo, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Taught in Shanghai, China. This course is offered as part of the CALS Signature Semester: Toward a Sustainable Future and Emerging Technologies Important to China on site in Shanghai, China. Program application information can be found on this site: https://confluence.cornell.edu/display/CALSIEP/CALS+International+Exchange+Program .
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BEE 4310
Course Description
This class provides an introduction to relatively simple but powerful multivariate statistical techniques needed to analyze and model complex datasets frequently encountered in the environmental sciences. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6310
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: students who have taken either multivariable calculus, linear algebra, or introductory statistics or have permission of instructor.
BEE 4500
Course Description
Bioinstrumentation applications are emphasized in this laboratory-based course. Electronic instruments from sensor to computer are considered. Static and dynamic characteristics of components and systems ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 125
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: MATH 2940, introductory computing, two semesters of physics, statistics or permission of instructor. The 3 credit version is lecture and lab, the 4 credit version is lecture, lab and capstone.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Department Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4530
Course Description
Introduction to simulation-based design as an alternative to prototype-based design; modeling and optimization of complex real-life processes for design and research, using industry-standard physics-based ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 5530, MAE 4530, MAE 5530
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Phillips Hall 307
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite/Corequisite: heat and mass transfer (BEE 3500 or equivalent).
BEE 4710
Course Description
Fresh water has become a limited resource in many parts of the world. In arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater levels are declining at unstainable levels. In many industrial areas, groundwater is contaminated ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6710, EAS 4710, EAS 6710
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Fulton, P
Steenhuis, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: fluid mechanics or hydrology course.
BEE 4760
Course Description
Planning and design of processes and facilities for management of municipal solid wastes. Source characterization and reduction; collection and transport systems; waste-to energy combustion; sanitary landfills; ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Haith, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: BEE 3500 or CEE 3510 or permission of instructor.
BEE 4940
Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and will be advertised by the department. Courses offered under this number will be approved by the department curriculum ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6940
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Digital Food Engineering
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Datta, A
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Pre-reqs: Fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Sustainable Water Resources System Design
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall 160
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4970
Course Description
Special work in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided, in the latter case, that adequate ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Written permission of instructor and adequate ability and training for work proposed. Students from all colleges must register using independent study form available at http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.
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BEE 4971
Course Description
The course content must relate directly to goals of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and can be taken for 1 to 4 credits under supervision of a College of Engineering faculty member with approval of the ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an independent study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
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BEE 4980
Course Description
The student assists in teaching a biological and environmental engineering course appropriate to his or her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must register using CALS Special studies form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). See department office for course ID specific to your project advisor .
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BEE 4990
Course Description
Research in any area of biological or environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Prerequisite: adequate training for work proposed and written permission of instructor. Students from all colleges must register using independent study form available at http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.
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BEE 4993
Course Description
Intended for students pursuing the research honors program in BEE. This course is the culmination of the program's honors project requirement. Students enrolled in the BEE Honors program will prepare an ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in section 701. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.
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BEE 5299
Course Description
Sustainable development is a dominant environmental, economic, and social concern of the 21st century. This course introduces the key concepts of sustainable development and how they are integrated into ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 3299
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 5330
Course Description
The primary focus is to prepare students for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, which is required as the first step in obtaining a Professional Engineering license. Students complete a comprehensive ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRG 5330
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Frank H T Rhodes Hall 253
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Orr, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate students with accredited engineering degree or senior who will graduate with accredited engineering degree.
BEE 5469
Course Description
Energy resources, their conversion to electricity or mechanical work, and the environmental consequences of the energy cycle are discussed by faculty members from several departments in the university ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: CHEME 5880, ECE 5880, MAE 5469
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Kimball Hall B11
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Anderson, C
Hammer, D
Zhang, K
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5530
Course Description
Introduction to simulation-based design as an alternative to prototype-based design; modeling and optimization of complex real-life processes for design and research, using industry-standard physics-based ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4530, MAE 4530, MAE 5530
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Phillips Hall 307
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite/Corequisite: heat and mass transfer (BEE 3500 or equivalent).
BEE 5600
Course Description
In this class you'll learn about mathematical models of biology that you can use to build engineered organisms. We will cover how to make back of the envelope calculations about biological systems, study ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 3600
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Barstow, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BEE 2600, biochemistry, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, or permission of instructor.
BEE 5952
Course Description
Comprehensive engineering design projects relating to the candidate's area of specialization. Projects are supervised by a BEE faculty member on an individual basis. A formal project report and ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
BEE 6310
Course Description
This class provides an introduction to relatively simple but powerful multivariate statistical techniques needed to analyze and model complex datasets frequently encountered in the environmental sciences. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4310
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Pre or co-reqs: multivariable calculus, linear algebra, introductory statistics or permission of instructor.
BEE 6710
Course Description
Freshwater has become a limited resource in many parts of the world. In arid and semi-arid regions, groundwater levels are declining at unstainable levels. In many industrial areas, groundwater is contaminated ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4710, EAS 4710, EAS 6710
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Fulton, P
Steenhuis, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: fluid mechanics or hydrology course.
BEE 6740
Course Description
The objective of this course is to investigate novel topics that involve the interactions between physical hydrological processes and ecosystem processes, including the impacts of human activities on the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: students need to have taken a computer programming course and feel comfortable programming, ecology or hydrology course.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 6940
Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department. Courses offered under this number will be approved by the department curriculum ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4940
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Section Topic
Topic: Digital Food Engineering
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Datta, A
- TBA Online Meeting
- Jan 24 - May 10, 2022
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
Pre-reqs: Fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
BEE 6970
Course Description
Topics are arranged by the faculty at the beginning of the semester. view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
BEE 7710
Course Description
Study and discussion of research or design procedures related to selected topics in watershed management, erosion control, hydrology, colloid transport, and water quality. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)