Undergraduate Course Catalog 2015-2016

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

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Bioengineering (BENG)

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Chairperson: Russell T. Carr
Professor: Dale P. Barkey, Russell T. Carr, Palligarnai T. Vasudevan
Associate Professor: Nivedita R. Gupta, Xiaowei Teng
Assistant Professor: Jeffrey M. Halpern, Kyung Jae Jeong, Harish Vashisth, Kang Wu
Lecturer: Adam St. Jean
Adjunct Faculty: Deborah Audino

Bioengineering, as defined by the NIH, is "the application of life sciences, mathematics, and engineering principles to define and solve problems in biology, medicine, health care, and other fields."

The bioengineering program will train graduates in biology and physiology as well as engineering. The program will provide graduates with capabilities in advanced mathematics (including differential equations and statics), science, and engineering. Graduates will be conversant with solving problems at the interface of biology and engineering that may arise in the fields of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as well as medicine, and biofuels. By graduation, students will have experience measuring and interpreting data from living systems and addressing the interactions between living and non-living materials.

Students are required to obtain a minimum 2.0 grade-point average in CHE 501and in overall standing at the end of the sophomore year in order to continue in the major. Study abroad (Exchange) students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in math, physics, chemistry, and other required courses at the end of the semester prior to their exchange semester.

For more information on the bioengineering program, please contact Russell Carr, professor and chair: Russell.Carr@unh.edu.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CHE	400	Freshmen Seminar	1	-
MATH	425-426	Calculus I and II	4	4
CHEM	405	General Chemistry	4	-
PHYS	407	Physics I	-	4
BIOL	410	Cellular Biology	3	-
ENGL	401	Freshman English	-	4 WI
Discovery Program Electives (2)			4	4
TOTAL			16	16

1. CHEM 405 satisfies the Discovery Physical Science (with lab) category. Bioengineering students cannot take CHEM 401, CHEM 402, or CHEM 409 toward degree requirements.

2. MATH 425 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Quantitative Reasoning category.

3. ENGL 401 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Writing Skills category.

4. If approved by the Discovery Committee, BENG students may not have to take a course in the Discovery ETS category since they satisfy this requirement through a combination of courses in the BENG curriculum.

5. One of the Discovery courses should be Inquiry, either in the freshman year or the sophomore year.

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CHE	501-502	Introduction to Chemical Engineering I and II	3	3 INQ
MATH	527	Differential Equations with Linear Algebra	4	-
CHEM	545/546	Organic Chemistry/Lab	-	5
MATH	644	Statistics for Engineers and Scientists	4	-
BMS	503	Microbiology/Lab	-	5
Discovery Program Elective (1)			4	-
GEN	604	Genetics	-	4
TOTAL			15	17

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CHE	601	Fluid Mechanics	3	-
CHE	604	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	-	3
CHE	761-762	Biochemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering	4	4
ZOOL	625/626	Physiol/Lab	5 WI	-
BMCB	658-659	General Biochemistry/Lab		5
BENG	766	Biomaterials	-	4
Program Elective (1)			4	-
TOTAL			16	16

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
BENG	763-764	Bioengineering Design I and II	1	4 WI
CHE	614	Separations	-	3
Discovery Program Electives (2)			4	4
Bioengineering Electives (2)			4	4
Bioengineering Electives (2)			8	-
TOTAL			17	15

33 credits engineering, 16 credits math, 14 credits chemistry, 13 credits life science

Five electives: 15 to 16 credits engineering; 4 credits science, math, or engineering

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Chemical Engineering (CHE)

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The Department of Chemical Engineering currently offers the undergraduate degree program in chemical engineering with options in bioengineering, energy engineering, and environmental engineering. In addition, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences offers an interdisciplinary B.S. program in environmental engineering with the participation of the chemical engineering and civil engineering departments.

The B.S. program in chemical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700.

Chemical engineering is concerned with the analysis and design of processes that deal with the transfer and transformation of energy and material.

The practice of chemical engineering includes the conception, development, design, and application of physicochemical processes and their products; the development, design, construction, operation, control, and management of plants for these processes; and activities relating to public service, education, and research.

The curriculum prepares students for productive careers in industry or government and provides a foundation for graduate studies. The college’s program emphasizes chemical engineering fundamentals while offering opportunities for focused study in energy, environmental, or bioengineering.

Traditional employment areas in the chemical process industries include industrial chemicals, petroleum and petrochemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, metals, textiles, and food. Chemical engineers are also working in increasing numbers in the areas of energy engineering, pollution abatement, and biochemical and biomedical engineering; in addition, they are employed by many government laboratories and agencies as well as private industries and institutions.

Mission
The department strives to prepare students for productive careers in industry or government as well as to provide a foundation for graduate studies. The program emphasizes chemical engineering fundamentals while offering opportunities for focused study in energy, environmental, or bioengineering.

Program Educational Objectives
The chemical engineering program seeks to provide an environment that enables students to pursue their goals in an innovative, rigorous, and challenging program with a diversity of offerings.

The program has the following major educational objectives with the expectation that our alumni will have successful careers in the many diverse areas of the chemical engineering profession. Within a few years of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, we expect our graduates to have the following attributes:

Depth. To be effective in applying chemical engineering principles in engineering practice or for advanced study in chemical engineering.

Breadth. To have a productive career in the many diverse fields of chemical engineering such as bioengineering, energy, and the environment, or in the pursuit of graduate education in disciplines such as chemical engineering, medicine, law, or business.

Professionalism. To function effectively in the complex modern work environment with the ability to assume professional leadership roles.

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is concerned with the analysis and design of processes that deal with the transfer and transformation of energy and material.

The practice of chemical engineering includes the conception, development, design, and application of physicochemical processes and their products; the development, design, construction, operation, control, and management of plants for these processes; and activities relating to public service, education, and research.

The curriculum prepares students for productive careers in industry or government and provides a foundation for graduate studies. The program emphasizes chemical engineering fundamentals while offering opportunities for focused study in energy, environmental, or bioengineering.

Traditional employment areas in the chemical process industries include industrial chemicals, petroleum and petrochemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, metals, textiles, and food. Chemical engineers also are working in increasing numbers in the areas of energy engineering, pollution abatement, and biochemical and biomedical engineering; in addition, they are employed by many government laboratories and agencies as well as private industries and institutions.

Graduates from the program have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems as well as to design and conduct experiments safely and analyze and interpret data. They are prepared to pursue advanced studies in chemical engineering. Program graduates gain a sense of professional and ethical responsibility with the ability to apply environmental, safety, economic, and ethical criteria in the design of engineering processes. They learn to function in individual and group working environments, and learn skills in written and oral communication and the effective use of computers for engineering practice, including information search in the library and on the Internet. They also understand the need for lifelong learning and the significance of societal and global issues relevant to chemical engineering.

A minimum of 129 credits is required for graduation with the degree of bachelor of science in chemical engineering. There are ten electives in the chemical engineering curriculum. Six of these are for the Discovery Program requirements. The remaining four electives should consist of three chemical engineering electives and one additional technical elective.

Students are required to obtain a minimum 2.0 grade-point average in CHE 501-502 and in overall standing at the end of the sophomore year in order to continue in the major. Study abroad (Exchange) chemical engineering students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in math, physics, chemistry, and CHE courses at the end of the semester prior to their exchange semester.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing	4	-
MATH	425-426	Calculus I and II	4	4
PHYS	407	General Physics I	-	4
CHEM	405	General Chemistry	4	-
CHE	400	CHE Lectures	-	1
Discovery Program Electives (3)			4	8
Total			16	17

1. PHYS 407 OR CHEM 405 satisfies the Discovery Physical Science (with lab) category. Chemical engineering students cannot take CHEM 401, CHEM 402, or CHEM 409 toward degree requirements.

2. MATH 425 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Quantitative Reasoning category.

3. ENGL 401 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Writing Skills category.

4. CHE students do not have to take a course in the Discovery ETS category since they satisfy this requirement through a combination of courses in the CHE curriculum.

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CHEM	683-684	Physical Chemistry I and II	3	3
CHEM	685-686	Physical Chemistry Laboratory	2	2
MATH	527	Differential Equations with Linear Algebra	4	-
PHYS	408	General Physics II	4	-
CHE	501-502	Introduction to Chemical Engineering I and II	3	3
CHE	614	Separation Processes	-	3
Discovery Program Elective (1)			-	4
Total			16	15

CHE 502 satisfies the Discovery Inquiry requirement.

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CHEM	651-652A	Organic Chemistry	3	3
CHEM	653	Organic Chemistry Laboratory	2	-
CHE	601	Fluid Mechanics and Unit Operations	3	-
CHE	602	Heat Transfer and Unit Operations	-	3
CHE	603	Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers	4	-
CHE	604	Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics	-	3
CHE	612	Chemical Engineering Laboratory I	-	3
CHE Elective			4	-
Discovery Program Elective (1)			-	4
Total			16	16

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CHE	703	Mass Transfer and Stagewise Operations	3	-
CHE	707	Chemical Engineering Kinetics	3	-
CHE	708	Chemical Engineering Design	-	4
CHE	713	Chemical Engineering Laboratory II	3	-
CHE	752	Process Dynamics and Control	-	4
CHE Electives (2)			4	4
Technical Elective (1)			4	-
Discovery Program Elective (1)			-	4
Total			17	16

1. CHE 708 satisfies the Discovery Capstone Experience/Course.

2. Math 740 (Design of Experiments) is the recommended technical elective. If you cannot take this in the fall, then MATH 644 (Statistics for Engineers or Scientists) is recommended in the spring.

Bioengineering Option

Under this option, the required courses deal with the application of basic biological sciences and chemical engineering principles to the design and operation of large-scale bioprocesses for the production of high-value medicinal products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, biomedical, genetic engineering products, and health care products. The elective courses permit the student to study topics of special interest in more depth or gain a broader perspective in bioengineering or some closely related subjects such as biochemistry or biotechnology experience in manufacturing or research. Three courses are required, and a minimum of two additional courses of at least three credits each should be selected from the electives list. Students interested in the bioengineering option should declare their intention to the department faculty during the sophomore year. They may consult with Russell Carr (603) 862-1429.

Required Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Credits
CHE	651	Biomanufacturing	4
CHE	761	Biochemical Engineering	4
CHE	766	Biomaterials	4
Total			12

Elective Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Credits
CHE	695	Chemical Engineering Project	3-4
CHE	696	Independent Study	3-4
CHE	762	Biomedical Engineering	4
BMCB	750	Physical Biochemistry	3
BMCB	751	Principles in Biochemistry	4
BMCB	752	Principles in Biochemistry	4
MATH	740	Design of Experiments I	4
Total			6-8

Energy Option

This option covers the major areas of current interest in the energy field. The required courses provide students with a general background knowledge of fossil fuels, nuclear power, solar energy, and other alternative energy resources. The elective courses will permit the student to study topics of special interest in more depth or gain a broader perspective on energy and some closely related subjects. Three courses are required, and a minimum of two additional courses of at least three credits each should be selected from the electives list. Students interested in the energy option should declare their intention to the department faculty during the sophomore year. They may consult with Russell Carr, (603) 862-1429.

Required Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Credits
CHE	705	Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Sources	4
CHE	706	Electrochemical Methods for Energy Applications	4
CHE	712	Introduction to Nuclear Engineering	4
Total			12

Elective Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Credits
CHE	695	Chemical Engineering Project	3-4
CHE	696	Independent Study	3-4
CHE	761	Biochemical Engineering	4
ENE	772	Physicochemical Processes for Water/Air Quality	4
MATH	740	Design of Experiments I	4
ME	705	Thermal Systems Analysis and Design	4
		Special Topics on Energy*	3-4
Total			6-8

* This requires approval of the department; students should check with their adviser. Courses offered in the past include Renewable Electrical Power, Renewable Energy, and Peak Oil.

Environmental Engineering Option

The chemical engineering program, with its substantial requirements in chemistry, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, unit operations, and reaction kinetics, provides students with a unique preparation to deal with many aspects of environmental pollution problems. The option gives students a special focus on the application of chemical engineering principles and processes to the solution of problems relating to air pollution, water pollution, and the disposal of solid and hazardous waste. Three required courses must be selected, plus two electives from the electives list. Each course must carry a minimum of three credits. Students interested in the environmental engineering option should declare their intention to the department faculty during the sophomore year. They may consult with Russell Carr, (603) 862-1429.

Required Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Credits
ENE	709	Fundamentals of Air Pollution and Its Control	4
ENE	772	Physicochemical Processes for Water/Air	4
ENE	742	Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering	3
Total			11

Elective Courses

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Credits
CHE	695	Chemical Engineering Project	3-4
CHE	696	Independent Study	3-4
CHE	744	Corrosion	4
ENE	746	Bioenvironmental Engineering Design	3
ENE	749	Water Chemistry	4
MATH	740	Design of Experiments I	4
Total			6-8

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Chemistry (CHEM)

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Professor: Christopher F. Bauer, Arthur Greenberg, Richard P. Johnson, Howard R. Mayne, Glen P. Miller, W. Rudolf Seitz, Sterling A. Tomellini, Charles K. Zercher
Associate Professor: Roy Paul Planalp
Assistant Professor: Erik Berda, Leila Deravi, Margaret E. Greenslade, Gonghu Li, Samuel Pazicni

A study in chemistry is the pathway to multiple options. These options include careers in education, law, forensics, medicine, biotechnology, environmental protection, technical sales, pharmaceutical research, semiconductors, and industrial chemical production. The potential is limitless. Students interested in pursuing chemistry as an undergraduate degree have two options available to them, which are based on their career plans. These are the bachelor of science degree (B.S.) and a bachelor of arts degree (B.A.). Since the required chemistry courses in each degree program are the same the first year, it is easy to change from one program to another. A chemistry faculty adviser is assigned to a student once she/he enters the program. The student's adviser provides academic guidance concerning the choice of courses to meet requirements for the major and overall.

First-Year Student Requirements
In general, a first-year student should register for the following courses, and this applies to both programs (B.A. and B.S.):

Semester I: Freshman Seminar, Chemistry 400; General Chemistry with lab, Chemistry 403; Calculus I, Mathematics 425
Semester II: General Chemistry with lab, Chemistry 404; Calculus II, Mathematics 426; First Year Writing, English 401W
- Math 425 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Quantitative Reasoning category and fulfills a chemistry major science requirement.
- ENGL 401 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Writing Skills category and is one of the four required writing-intensive courses.

Chemistry Major Requirements
        1. UNH Discovery Program requirements must be satisfied.
        2. Specific chemistry major course requirements are listed in the Baccalaureate Degree Required Chemistry Courses table.
        3. Chemistry majors cannot use CHEM 403, CHEM 404, or CHEM 405 to satisfy Discovery Program requirements.

Inquiry Course
Chemistry 574 provides an Inquiry Course experience for Chemistry majors. This 4-credit course has a mandatory recitation session that enables students to explore and inquire about the open-ended lecture material in greater depth. This enhances the term project experience within the course.

Writing Intensive Courses
Chemistry 698, Senior Seminar, and Chemistry 699, Senior Thesis, are writing-intensive courses for chemistry majors. Writing-intensive courses are required for every program, but these two courses serve to enhance a student's educational program by being capstone courses as well.

Capstone Experience
A capstone experience is required for all chemistry majors during their senior year. The B.S. major requires CHEM 699, Senior Thesis, as the capstone experience.

Senior thesis is a year-long project involving literature research, developing scientific writing skills, and obtaining lab experience using a variety of techniques and equipment. Senior thesis research is focused on an area of specialty within a research group in the Department of Chemistry. Possible areas of research include analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and materials chemistry. Students must interview with a faculty member before choosing to register for CHEM 699. The interview process enables the student to explore areas of interest and the faculty adviser to determine a potential project. The senior thesis experience immerses the student in the lab environment: working with peers, graduate students, and the faculty research adviser. This creates a community to facilitate discussion, questions, and new ideas for projects.

Completing a senior thesis in chemistry provides valuable field experience for careers in chemistry or closely related fields. Students combine their research with another course, CHEM 698, Senior Seminar, to develop posters exhibiting their research. These are presented at the UNH Undergraduate Research Conference. This is in addition to creating a written, bound thesis. Copies of student theses are displayed in the chemistry library and the adviser’s personal library, and students retain personal copies. Choosing to complete a senior thesis enables a student's B.S. degree to be ACS certified.

The B.A. major offers CHEM 698, Senior Seminar, as the capstone experience. Students work with the faculty member teaching the seminar to prepare a presentation based upon a research project or subject-driven professional engagement. The ability to integrate detailed subject matter and communicate this to the broader community, both scientific and general society, is encouraged. This exercise enhances the student’s writing ability, aids in the development of broader communication skills, and enables the student to obtain valuable research experience.

B.A. majors have the additional research opportunity by taking CHEM 696, Independent Study. This course can be taken prior to or in parallel with the capstone course to enhance the program of study.

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

This curriculum offers students the opportunity to combine the chemistry major with other interests, for example, pre-professional programs, education, or business.

Requirements
1. UNH Discovery Program requirements must be satisfied.
2. For specific course requirements, see the B.A. section in the Baccalaureate Degree Required Chemistry Courses table.

Math 425 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Quantitative Reasoning category and fulfills a chemistry major science requirement.

Baccalaureate Degree Required Chemistry Courses

Course Number	Title	BS	BA
400	Freshman Seminar	x	x
403, 404	General Chemistry	x	x
517, 518	Quantitative Analysis	x	x
547 & 549	Organic Chemistry I	x	x
548 & 550	Organic Chemistry II	x	x
574	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry	x	x
683 & 685	Physical Chemistry I	x	x
684 & 686	Physical Chemistry II	x	x
762 & 763	Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis	x	x
698	Seminar	x	x
699	Thesis	x
755 & 756	Advanced Organic Chemistry	x
774 & 775	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	x
776	Physical Chemistry III	x
708	Spectroscopic Investigations of Organic Molecules

Other Requirements:

All majors: MATH 425-426, Calculus I and II. Math 425 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Quantitative Reasoning Category.

B.S. degree: General Physics I and II, PHYS 407-408; Biochemistry, BCHM 658 or 751; one chemistry-related course.† Check course listings to see which meet a physical science discovery criteria or a biological science course criteria as a part of the Discovery Program.

B.A. degree, chemistry major: General Physics I, PHYS 407, or Introduction to Physics I and II, PHYS 401-402; two other CHEM courses, except 698, or two approved chemistry-related courses.†
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† Suggested courses: MATH 527, 528; PHYS 505; EE 620; the student's adviser may approve an alternative.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

This curriculum prepares students for careers requiring a thorough knowledge of chemistry and provides a strong foundation for careers in industry, professional schools (e.g., medical schools), and for graduate study in chemistry or in interdisciplinary areas. The curriculum requires a greater depth in chemistry and physics than do the other degree programs.

Requirements

1. UNH Discovery Program requirements must be satisfied.
2. For specific course requirements, see the B.S. section in the Baccalaureate Degree Required Chemistry Courses table.

Minor in Chemistry

A chemistry minor is achieved by taking courses with a "CHEM" label. The student must have a total of 20 credit hours in chemistry unless she/he has completed Physical Chemistry 1 (CHEM 683) and the accompanying laboratory course (CHEM 685), in which case 18 credit hours suffice.

Biochemistry (BMCB) courses do not count toward a chemistry minor. The following CHEM courses are not acceptable as part of the 20 credits: CHEM 400 (Freshman Seminar), CHEM 696 (Independent Study), CHEM 698 (Seminar), and CHEM 501/502 (Peer-Led Team Learning).

No more than 8 credit hours of chemistry coursework required by the student’s major may be counted toward the chemistry minor. The remaining credits must come from CHEM courses that are not required for the student’s major. None of the chemistry courses for a chemistry minor can be taken on a pass/fail basis. A grade of C- or better is required in all chemistry minor coursework. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 is also required for all chemistry minor coursework.

Transfer credits can only be applied to the chemistry minor with the permission of the Chemistry Department undergraduate coordinator or chair, but only up to a maximum of 8 credit hours. The transferred courses must meet the minimum grade requirements.

A student interested in obtaining a chemistry minor should discuss his/her plan with the Chemistry Department’s undergraduate coordinator.

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Civil Engineering (CIE)

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Chairperson: Erin S. Bell
Professor: Jean Benoit, M. Robin Collins, Jo S. Daniel, Kevin H. Gardner, David L. Gress, Jennifer M. Jacobs, Nancy E. Kinner, James P. Malley Jr.
Research Professor: Paul H. Kirshen
Associate Professor: Thomas P. Ballestero, Erin S. Bell, Raymond A. Cook, Charles H. Goodspeed, Robert M. Henry, Ricardo A. Medina
Assistant Professor: Eshan Dave, Tat S. Fu, Majid Ghayoomi, Weiwei Mo
Research Assistant Professor: Alison W. Watts

Civil engineering involves the planning, design, and construction of public works: buildings, bridges, roads, dams, water transmission systems, water treatment systems, tunnels, and more. These facilities must provide efficient service, be cost effective, and be compatible with the environment. Moreover, civil engineers work under a code of ethics in which their primary, overriding responsibility is to uphold the public’s trust by working to plan, design, build, and restore safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible public works.

Civil engineers work as private consultants and for government agencies in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings around the world. There is a strong and constant market for civil engineers due to the demands placed on the profession to construct, maintain, and repair the infrastructure.

As civil engineering is such a broad field, it is traditionally divided into sub-disciplines. At the University of New Hampshire, six are offered: civil engineering materials, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and water resources engineering. Civil engineering majors may choose the sub-discipline in which to focus their studies during their senior year. Additionally, the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, through the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering offers a B.S. in environmental engineering (ENE), which is a major for students who choose to specifically focus their attention solely in that area. (Students who are interested in environmental engineering but who also want a broader or more traditional civil engineering focus should pursue the civil engineering major and elect environmental engineering courses in their senior year.) Students may readily transfer between the civil engineering (CIE) and ENE programs within the first two semesters. Both the B.S. in civil engineering and the B.S. in environmental engineering provide a firm base in mathematics and engineering, and all majors are expected to develop excellent communication and computer skills. Graduates are prepared to enter the profession and to pursue advanced study. Because of the broad technical background attained, some graduates also successfully pursue further education in business, architecture, education, and law.

Mission
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire is fourfold:

To pursue and disseminate knowledge through teaching, scholarship, and public service.
To provide excellent undergraduate and graduate education.
To conduct research and engagement activities, advancing the state of the art in science and engineering.
To enhance the quality of life for people in New Hampshire and beyond.

Educational Objectives
In accordance with its University, college, and department missions, the faculty of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering has established clear educational objectives for graduates to help them find rewarding professional employment, primarily in the civil and environmental engineering disciplines; to help them participate in post-graduate continuing education, coursework, and research; to help them attain positions of leadership, directing the work of others; to help them achieve professional licensure or certification in civil engineering disciplines and other professions; and to help them participate and find positions in community, public, and professional service. Thus, the civil engineering program is designed to provide the following student outcomes:

To have obtained a working knowledge in the areas of civil engineering materials, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and water resources engineering
To be able to locate, assess, and compile existing information and data, to design and perform experiments to gather new information and data, and to analyze such to draw conclusions.
To have an ability to use and independently learn new techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools and software necessary for engineering practice.
To be able to work effectively as a team member or a team leader on multidisciplinary teams.
To be able to communicate and defend ideas in documents and public presentations to a variety of audiences and to make effective use of visuals in doing so.
To be able to apply mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
To have been prepared for and have taken the fundamentals of engineering examination.
To have the broad education necessary to have an understanding of contemporary issues and the interaction between sustainable and ethical engineering practice and global, social, economic, political, and environmental issues.
To have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning and to understand the importance of professional licensure.
Given realistic economic, environmental, social, political, and ethical constraints, to be able to critically analyze and design equipment, structures, systems, or processes to meet society’s current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Matriculating students should have strong aptitudes in mathematics and science along with imagination, spatial and graphic abilities, communication skills, and creativity. Students then follow a four-year program that conforms to the guidelines of, and is accredited by, the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700.

The first two years of the program provide the necessary technical knowledge in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, while introducing and developing problem-solving techniques in eight courses tailored to civil engineering students. The junior year provides courses in each of the civil engineering sub-disciplines, providing students with skills in each and allowing students to determine which they wish to pursue further. The senior year is flexible, allowing students to choose where to focus attention by selecting from more than thirty elective courses in civil and environmental engineering.

The required curriculum includes eight writing-intensive courses, thereby not only satisfying but exceeding the University’s writing requirement. (See University Academic Requirements.)

Electives
Approximately one-third of the major’s total credits and nearly all of the senior-level courses are elected by the student. Of these, there are Discovery Program electives required by the University and other electives required by the department in order to satisfy departmental objectives and accreditation requirements.

The Discovery Program is described in University Academic Requirements. Courses required by the BSCE major fulfill requirements in Inquiry (CIE 402); Writing Skills (ENGL 401); Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 425); Physical Sciences (PHYS 407); Laboratory Coursework (PHYS 407); Environment, Technology, and Society (CIE 402); and a Senior Capstone Experience (CIE 784/788). Therefore, students select electives to satisfy Discovery requirements in Biological Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, and Social Science.
In the senior year, students take seven 700-level electives subject to the following restrictions:
1. Four of six concentration areas (environmental, geotechnical, civil engineering materials, structural, sustainability, and water resources) must be covered.
2. Of the four concentration-area electives, at least three must be design courses.
3. Of the three design courses, at least one must be a principal design elective.
4. Electives that do not have a concentration area cannot be taken as one of the four concentration area courses.
5. One of the seven 700-level courses is a senior technical elective, which can be any CEPS 700-level course of 3 credits or more including CIE and ENE courses, GEOG 757 (cross listed as NR 757),and TECH 759.Lists of courses that fulfill these electives are available from the department.

Additional Program Policies and Requirements

To transfer into the BSCE major, a student must have the following:
1. an overall grade-point average of 2.33 or greater;
2. an overall grade-point average of 2.33 or greater for all CIE and ENE courses taken to date;
3. a grade-point average of 2.33 in courses taken to date of MATH 425, PHYS 407, CHEM 405 or CHEM 403, CIE 525 or ME 525, and CIE 526 or ME 526;
4. if CIE or ME 525 has been taken, a minimum grade of C+ in CIE or ME 525 if CIE or ME 526 has not yet been taken or an average grade of 2.33 in CIE or ME 525 and CIE or ME 526.
Students who are transferring into the BSCE major may only transfer in CIE and ENE 600- and 700-level courses in which the student has received a grade of C- or better.
BSCE majors wishing to participate in domestic or international exchange programs must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 or better in all CIE, and ENE courses taken to date at the time of application to the exchange program.
To begin taking the required 600-level courses in the junior year, students must complete CIE or ME 525, CIE or ME 526, MATH 425, PHYS 407, and CHEM 405 or CHEM 403 and achieve a GPA of 2.00 or greater in each of the following categories:
1. CIE or ME 525 and CIE or ME 526
2. CIE and ENE courses
3. CIE or ME 525, CIE or ME 526, MATH 425, PHYS 407, and CHEM 405 or CHEM 403
To graduate with a bachelor of science in civil engineering, a student must achieve the following:
1. 129 or more credits,
2. credit for the civil engineering program’s major and elective courses,
3. satisfaction of the University’s Discovery Program requirements,
4. satisfaction of the University’s writing-intensive course requirements,
5. a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better for all courses,
6. a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better for all CIE and ENE courses.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CIE	402	Intro. to Civil Engineering	4	-
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing	4	-
TECH	564	Fundamentals of CAD	3	-
Elective (2)		Discovery Program requirement*	4	4
CIE	505	Surveying and Mapping	-	4
MATH	425	Calculus I	-	4
PHYS	407	General Physics I	-	4
Total			15	16

*A course satisfying one each of the Discovery Program categories of Biological Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, and Social Science.

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CIE	525	Statics	3	-
ENGL	502	Technical Writing	4	-
MATH	426	Calculus II	4	-
PHYS	408	General Physics II	4	-
ENE	520	Environmental Pollution and Protection	4	-
Elective		Discovery Program requirement*	-	4
CHEM	405	General Chemistry	-	4
CIE	526	Strength of Materials	-	3
CIE	533	Project Engineering	-	3
MATH	527	Differential Equations with Linear Algebra	-	4
Total			19	18

*A course satisfying one each of the Discovery Program categories of Biological Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, and Social Science.

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CIE	622	Engineering Materials	4	-
CIE	642	Fluid Mechanics	4	-
CIE	681	Classical Structural Analysis	3	-
CIE	665	Soil Mechanics	-	4
ENE	645	Fundamental Aspects of Environmental Engineering	-	4
MATH	644	Statistics for Engineers and Scientists	-	4
Elective (2)		Discovery Program requirement*	4	4
Total			16	15

*A course satisfying one each of the Discovery Program categories of Biological Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, and Social Science.

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CIE	784	Intro. to Project Planning and Design***	1	-
Elective (1)		Principal Design Elective**	4	-
Elective (1)		Design Elective 2**	3	-
Elective (2)	-	Civil Engineering**	3	3
Elective (1)		Discovery Program requirement*	4
CIE or ENE	788	Project Planning and Design***	-	3
Elective (1)	-	Design Elective 3**	-	3
Elective (1)	-	Area Elective	-	3
Elective (1)		Senior Technical Elective**	-	3
Total			16	15

*A course satisfying one each of the Discovery Program categories of Biological Science, Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, and Social Science.

** Approved list available in the CIE office.

*** Satisfies capstone requirement for Discovery.

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Computer Science (CS)

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Chairperson: Radim Bartos
Professor: R. Daniel Bergeron, Philip J. Hatcher
Affiliate Professor: Jason H. Moore
Associate Professor: Radim Bartos, Michel Charpentier, Wheeler Ruml, Elizabeth Varki, James L. Weiner
Affiliate Associate Professor: Sylvia Weber Russell
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Michael S. Deutsch, Kurt Schwehr
Lecturer: Mark L. Bochert, Michael Gildersleeve, Ellen M. Hepp, Collette Mathias Powers, Karl Shump, Israel J. Yost

Computer Science

Undergraduate students may choose from one of two degree options: the B.S. in computer science, which is intended for students interested in the design and implementation of software systems, or the B.S. in information technology, which focuses on the application of existing computing technologies to meet the information needs of organizations and individual computer users. The B.S. in computer science also offers a bioinformatics option, which is designed for students who wish to apply computer science expertise in the life sciences.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Computer science focuses on problem solving with a particular emphasis on the design of computer-efficient solutions. Within a few years of obtaining a bachelor's degree in either of the two computer science options, our alumni will have:

Engaged in successful careers in diverse areas of software development and will already have, or be pursuing, advanced degrees computer science or related fields
Applied the full range of core computer science concepts and techniques to fill software development needs of an organization or firm;
Adapted to changing directions of computing technology and used state-of-the-art techniques to confront new problems effectively
Navigated the complex interconnections between software and the goals and constraints of the organization/firm served
Participated responsibly in the pervasive and changing role of computing technology in global society as both software engineers and citizens
Operated professionally in a team environment and assumed leadership roles

The B.S. in computer science programs are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700.

B.S. in computer science requirements:
Computer science majors must complete the following coursework in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, science, English, and philosophy (all courses are 4 credits unless indicated otherwise):

Computer science courses:
CS 400, Introduction to Computing (1 cr)
IT 403, Introduction to Internet Technologies
CS 415, Introduction to Computer Science I
CS 416, Introduction to Computer Science II
CS 501, Professional Ethics and Communication in Technology Related Fields
CS 515, Data Structures
CS 520, Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization
CS 619, Introduction to Software Design and Development
CS 620, Operating System Fundamentals
CS 659, Introduction to the Theory of Computation
CS 671, Programming Language Concepts and Features
CS 7.., CS elective 1
CS 7.., CS elective 2
CS 7.., CS elective 3
CS 7.., CS elective 4
CS 791, Senior Project I (senior capstone experience) (2 cr)
CS 792, Senior Project II (senior capstone experience) (2 cr)

A professional elective, chosen in a list of approved courses.
One of the four CS electives must be "implementation intensive" (CS 712, CS 720, CS 730, CS 735, CS 770); another one must be "theory" (CS 712, CS 745, CS 758).

Mathematics courses:
MATH 425, Calculus I
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539 or MATH 644, Statistics

Electrical and computer engineering courses:
ECE 543, Introduction to Digital Systems
ECE 562, Computer Organization

Science courses:
Science 1 and 2 (two-course sequence): BIOL 411-412 or CHEM 403-404 or ESCI 401-402 or ESCI 409-402 or PHYS 407-408
Science 3: any Discovery lab science course (DLAB)

Other courses:
ENGL 502, Technical Writing
Discovery requirements not already covered by required courses

Computer science majors must maintain an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all required computer science, mathematics, and computer engineering courses in order to graduate. If at the end of any semester, including the first, a student’s cumulative grade-point average in these courses falls below 2.0, the student may not be allowed to continue as a CS major.

The following courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better: IT 403, CS 415, CS 416, CS 515 and CS 520.

If a student wishing to transfer into the computer science major has any coursework that is applicable to the major, the grades in those courses must satisfy the minimum grade requirements for the B.S. degree in computer science. The student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all courses taken at the University.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	400	Introduction to Computing	1
IT	403	Introduction to Internet Technologies	4
CS	415	Introduction to Computer Science I	4
MATH	425	Calculus I	4
		Other Requirements	4
CS	416	Introduction to Computer Science II		4
MATH	426	Calculus II		4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing		4
ECE	543	Introduction to Digital Systems		4
		Total	17	16

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	515	Data Structures	4
MATH	531	Mathematical Proof	4
		Other Requirements	8
CS	520	Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization		4
CS	659	Introduction to the Theory of Computation		4
		Other Requirements		8
		Total	16	16

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	620	Operating System Fundamentals	4
CS	671	Programming Language Concepts and Features	4
		Other Requirements	8
ECE	562	Computer Organization		4
CS	619	Introduction to Software Design and Development		4
CS	7...	CS elective 1		4
		Other Requirements		4
		Total	16	16

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	791	Senior Project I	2
CS	7..	CS Elective 2	4
CS	7..	CS Elective 3	4
		Other Requirements	4
CS	792	Senior Project II		2
CS	7..	CS Elective 4		4
		Professional Elective		4
		Other Requirements		4
		Total	14	14

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Bioinformatics Option

The bioinformatics field is an increasingly important sub-discipline in computer science. The demand for computer science graduates who can apply their knowledge in the life sciences is significant and is expected to continue to grow. Students who choose this path are still computer science majors but have a concentration in the life sciences. The option has the same core as the B.S. program but requires appropriate coursework in chemistry, biology, genetics, and statistics.

Bioinformatics Requirements
Bioinformatics students must complete the following coursework in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering, science, and English.(all courses are 4 credits unless indicated otherwise):

Computer science courses:
CS400, CS415, CS416, CS 501, CS515, CS520, CS619, CS620, CS659, CS671
CS 758, Algorithms (CS theory)
CS 7.., CS WI elective with project in bioinformatics
CS 775, Database Systems
CS 791, Senior Project I (senior capstone experience) (2 cr)
CS 792, Senior Project II (senior capstone experience) (2 cr)

Mathematics courses:
MATH 425, Calculus I
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539 or MATH 644, Statistics 1
MATH 739 or, Statistics 2

Electrical and computer engineering course:
ECE543, Introduction to Digital Systems

Science courses:
BIOL 411, Introductory Biology: Molecular and Cellular
BIOL 412, Introductory Biology: Evolution, Biodiversity and Ecology
BIOL 604/GEN 604, Genetics
CHEM 405, Chemical Principles for Everyone
GEN 711, Genomics and Bioinformatics

Other courses:
ENGL 502, Technical Writing
Discovery requirements not already covered by required courses

Minor in Computer Science

The minor in computer science is designed for students in other majors who want to learn the fundamentals of designing and implementing computer software.

Credit toward the minor will be given only for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.0 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Courses taken on the pass/fail basis may not be used for the minor. Students should declare their intent to earn a minor as early as possible and no later than the end of the junior year. During the final term, an application should be made to the dean of the student’s major college to have the minor shown on the academic record. Students must consult with their major adviser and also the minor supervisor.

Requirements:

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
CS	415	Introduction to Computer Science I
CS	416	Introduction to Computer Science II
CS	515	Data Structures

Two additional courses chosen from:

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
CS	619	Introduction to Software Design and Development
CS	520	Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization
CS	620	Operating System Fundamentals
*CS	659	Introduction to the Theory of Computation
CS	671	Programming Language Concepts and Features
		An approved CS 700-level course

*CS 659 has mathematics prerequisites: MATH 425, MATH 426, and MATH 531.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Information technology is concerned primarily with the application of existing computing technologies to the information needs of organizations and individual computer users. The IT program aims to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to take on appropriate professional positions in information technology upon graduation and grow into leadership positions in the field. Potential careers include network administrator, database developer, system administrator, and webmaster.

The broad objectives for B.S. in information technology graduates are:

1. apply the full range of core IT concepts and techniques to fill the IT needs of an organization and be prepared to assume managerial and other advanced responsibilities,2. confront new problems effectively and anticipate the changing directions of technology,
3. communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders as well as function appropriately in a team environment,
4. navigate within the complex relationships between IT and larger organizational goals, and
5. understand the pervasive and changing role of computing technology in global society, and participate responsibly as both IT professional and citizen.

The B.S. in information technology program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Phone: (410) 347-7700. www.abet.org/.

B.S. in information technology requirements:

Information technology courses:
CS 400, Introduction to Computing (1 cr)
IT 403, Introduction to Internet Technologies
CS 415, Introduction to Computer Science I
CS 416, Introduction to Computer Science II
CS 501, Professional Ethics and Communication in Technology Related Fields
IT 502, Intermediate Web Design
IT 505, Database Programming
IT 520, Computer Architecture
IT 609, Network/Systems Administration
IT 666, Computer Security
IT 699, Internship (1 cr)
IT 6.., IT elective 1
IT 6.., IT elective 2
IT 7.., IT elective 3
IT 705, Project Management for Information Technology
IT 709, Introduction to the Senior Project (senior capstone experience) (1 cr)
IT 710, Senior Project (senior capstone experience) (3 cr)
IT 775, Database Technology

Mathematics courses:
MATH 425, Calculus I
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis

Other courses:
Science 1 and 2: (two-course sequence): BIOL 411-412 or CHEM 403-404 or ESCI 401-402 or ESCI 409-402 or PHYS 401-402
ENGL 502, Technical Writing
Second discipline (see below for details)

Information technology majors must maintain an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all required information technology and computer science required courses in order to graduate. If at the end of any semester, including the first, a student’s cumulative grade-point average in these courses falls below 2.0, the student may not be allowed to continue as an IT major. The following courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better in order to meet IT major requirements: IT 403, CS415, CS 416, IT 502, IT 505, IT 520.

If a student wishing to transfer into the information technology major has any coursework that is applicable to the major, the grades in those courses must satisfy the minimum grade requirements for the B.S. degree in information technology. The student must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better in all courses taken at the University.

In addition to the above requirements, each student must choose a second discipline in a particular domain outside of IT to which the student’s IT skills can be applied. Second disciplines (typically four courses) have been defined by the CS department in such areas as business administration, health management and policy, and justice studies. If a student is interested in an area that is not currently defined, the option of a student-designed second discipline is also available.

The following is a sample schedule depicting the necessary requirements and the layout of the curriculum. Students must consult with their advisers in order to come up with the proper schedule for themselves.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	400	Introduction to Computing	1
MATH	425	Calculus I (Discovery)	4
IT	403	Introduction to Internet Technologies	4
CS	415	Introduction to Computer Science I	4
		Discovery	4
CS	416	Intro to Computer Science II		4
IT	502	Intermediate Web Design		4
		Discovery		4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing (Discovery)		4
		Total	17	16

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
MATH	539	Introduction to Statistical Analysis	4
IT	505	Database Programming	4
		Discovery	4
		Lab Science I & II (Discovery)	4	4
IT	520	Computer Architecture		4
ENGL	502	Technical Writing		4
		Second Discipline I		4
		Total	16	16

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
CS	501	Professional Ethics and Communication in Technology-related Fields	4
IT	666	Computer Security	4
IT	609	Network/Systems Administration	4
		Discovery	4
		600-Level IT Elective		4
		600-Level IT Elective		4
		Second Discipline II		4
		Discovery		4
IT	699	Internship		1
		Total	16	17

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
IT	709	Intro to Senior Project	1
IT	705	Project Management	4
IT	775	Database Technology	4
		Second Discipline III	4
		Discovery	4
IT	710	Senior Project		3
		Second Discipline IV		4
		700-Level IT Elective		4
		Free Elective		4
		Total	17	15

Minor in Information Technology

The information technology (IT) minor is a way for students in non-technical majors to bridge the gap between a primarily non-technical education and a technical world. Graduates from a variety of fields are discovering that there is a great need to have computer competency in addition to the knowledge they gain in their major; the IT minor, which is tailored to grow students’ understanding of computer and information technology applications, helps prepare students for the future.

Students who minor in IT must complete a minimum of 20 credits of IT courses. All students must take IT 520, Computer Architecture, as well as an approved introductory programming course. The other three courses may be chosen from the list below.

Credit toward the minor will be given only for courses passed with C- or better, and a 2.0 grade-point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Courses taken on the pass/fail basis may not be used for the minor. Students should declare their intent to earn a minor as early as possible and no later than the end of the junior year. During the final term, an application should be made to the dean of the student’s major college to have the minor shown on the academic record. Students must consult with their major adviser and also the minor coordinator.

Requirements:

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title
		1.
IT	520	Computer Architecture

		2. A programming course chosen from the following list:
CS	405	Introduction to Applications Programming with Visual Basic
CS	410	Introduction to Scientific Programming

		3. Three courses from the following list:
IT	403	Introduction to Internet Technologies
IT	502	Intermediate Web Design
IT	505	Database Programming
IT	604	Intermediate Web Development
IT	609	Network/System Administration
IT	666	Computer Security

Earth Sciences (ESCI)

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Chairperson: Julia G. Bryce
Professor: William C. Clyde, Matthew Huber, Larry A. Mayer, Samuel B. Mukasa
Research Professor: Stephen E. Frolking
Affiliate Professor: Andrew Armstrong, Christopher E. Parrish
Associate Professor: Julia G. Bryce, J. Matthew Davis, Joel E. Johnson, Jo Laird, Joseph M. Licciardi, Thomas C. Lippmann, James M. Pringle, Ruth K. Varner
Research Associate Professor: Jack E. Dibb, Cameron P. Wake, Larry G. Ward
Affiliate Associate Professor: Mary D. Stampone, Douglas C. Vandemark
Assistant Professor: Margaret S. Boettcher, Rosemarie E. Came, Linda Kalnejais, Anne Lightbody
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Joseph Salisbury
Affiliate Research Associate Professor: Erik A. Hobbie, Michael W. Palace

The courses offered in the Department of Earth Sciences cover the broad spectrum of geosciences, with emphases on climate, geology, geochemistry, geophysics, hydrology, and oceanography. The curriculum encompasses a group of related studies concerned with an understanding of Earth and its environment. Study of the processes that shape the continents and oceans, drive the hydrologic cycle and ocean circulation, and affect climate change and the evolution of life is based on a foundation of basic mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

The need for people trained in the Earth and environmental sciences has been increasing in response to growing societal demands for sound environmental and resource management. Issues of particular concern include global climate change impacts, management of water resources, development of energy and mineral resources, waste disposal, and the assessment of natural hazards. In addition, the demand for well-trained secondary school teachers of Earth sciences has been steadily increasing.

The Department of Earth Sciences offers four majors: B.S. Earth sciences, B.S. environmental sciences (interdisciplinary with the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture), B.A. Earth sciences, and B.A. Earth sciences teaching. These programs prepare students for advanced study in the geosciences; for entry-level professional employment in public or private institutions concerned with environmental and resource management, including consulting firms, government agencies, energy- and resource-extraction firms, utilities, and nonprofit organizations; and for secondary-school teaching of Earth sciences.

The Department of Earth Sciences also offers a minor in Earth sciences, as well as an interdisciplinary minor in oceanography.

Descriptions and requirements for the majors and minors are arranged alphabetically.

Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences
The bachelor of arts in Earth sciences is offered through the Department of Earth Sciences. This program provides students an opportunity to obtain a broad education and a general background in the Earth sciences with a greater degree of freedom in choosing electives than in the bachelor of science programs. By careful choice of electives, students can prepare for graduate school, business, or industry.

Requirements
1. Satisfy the Discovery Program requirements. ESCI 401, 402, 405, 409, 420, 501 cannot be taken to fulfill Discovery Program requirements.
2. Satisfy the bachelor of arts degree requirements.
3. Complete (with a C- or better in each course) a minimum of eight courses in the department, including ESCI 401, The Dynamic Earth, or ESCI 409, Geology and the Environment; ESCI 402, Earth History; ESCI 512, Principles of Mineralogy; and five upper-level courses, two of which must be 700-level or above.
4. Math requirements: 425, Calculus I, and 426, Calculus II.

It is strongly advised that students complete, as early as possible, a year each of college chemistry and physics.

Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences Teaching
The bachelor of arts in Earth sciences teaching program is offered by the Department of Earth Sciences in coordination with the Department of Education. The program is specifically designed to prepare students to teach Earth sciences in secondary school. With careful planning, upon graduation from this program, qualified students are prepared to complete a M.A.T./M.Ed. degree in education with an additional year of graduate study, which includes a year-long internship (EDUC 900/901). After completing this typically five-year program, students receive full teacher certification for New Hampshire, which is recognized in many other states.

Requirements
1. Satisfy the Discovery Program requirements.
2. Satisfy the bachelor of arts degree requirements.
3. Complete the following: ESCI 401, The Dynamic Earth, or ESCI 409, Geology and the Environment; ESCI 402, Earth History; ESCI 501, Introduction to Oceanography; GEOG 473, The Weather; CHEM 403 and 404 (or CHEM 405 if applicable), General Chemistry; PHYS 401 and 402 or PHYS 407 and 408; PHYS 406, Introduction to Modern Astronomy; plus 12 approved elective credits from intermediate and/or advanced Earth sciences courses.
4. Math requirements: 425, Calculus I, and 426, Calculus II.
5. Satisfy the secondary-school teacher education program.

General Science Certification
Students majoring in animal sciences, biochemistry, biology, Earth sciences, environmental conservation studies, environmental sciences, forestry, microbiology, plant biology, wildlife management, or zoology may seek certification to teach science at the middle, junior, or high school level.

For further information, contact the coordinator of teacher education in the Department of Education.

Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences
The bachelor of science in Earth sciences is offered through the Department of Earth Sciences. The program represents a strong concentration in the Earth sciences and is especially well suited for students who plan to continue their studies in graduate school. Beyond a central core of courses, there are several possible specializations (geology, geophysics, oceanography, climate) from which students must chose in order to develop depth in a particular area of Earth sciences. Students are encouraged to attend a summer off-campus field experience, for which scholarship funds may be available.

Requirements
1. Satisfy the Discovery Program requirements and the bachelor of science degree requirements.
2. Satisfactorily complete MATH 425 and 426, CHEM 403 and 404 (or CHEM 405 if applicable), PHYS 407 and 408. Some of these courses may also satisfy Discovery Program requirements.
3. Complete the core curriculum that includes a ESCI 401, The Dynamic Earth, or ESCI 409, Geology and the Environment; ESCI 402, Earth History; ESCI 501, Introduction to Oceanography; ESCI 512, Principles of Mineralogy; ESCI 530, Geological Field Methods or ESCI 534, Techniques in Environmental Sciences; and ESCI 654, Fate and Transport in the Environment, ESCI 701, Quantitative Methods in the Earth Sciences or ESCI 731, Geodynamics.
4. Complete one of the approved concentrations:

Oceanography: BIO 411 (satisfies BS Discovery requirement); ESCI 514; at least three of the following four courses: ESCI 750, ESCI 752, ESCI 758, ESCI 759; and three upper-level approved electives.

Geology: ESCI 561, ESCI 614, ESCI 631, ESCI 652, and two approved 700-level electives.

Geophysics: MATH 527, MATH 528, ESCI 561 or ESCI 614, ESCI 631, ESCI 731, ESCI 734 or ESCI 735.

Climate: ESCI 514; ESCI 561; at least two of the following three courses: ESCI 760, ESCI 762, ESCI 765; and three upper-level approved electives.

5. Complete three additional approved science/math electives. The following should be considered: additional 700-level Earth sciences courses; additional chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses; courses in computer science, engineering, and the biological sciences; and an off-campus field camp.

Capstone Experience
A capstone experience is required of all undergraduate Earth sciences majors during their senior year. All capstone experiences at UNH must meet one or more of the following criteria:

1. The capstone synthesizes and applies disciplinary knowledge and skills.
2. The capstone fosters reflection on undergraduate learning and experience.
3. The capstone demonstrates emerging professional competencies.
4. The capstone applies, analyzes, and/or interprets research or data or artistic expression.
5. The capstone explores areas of interest based on the integration of prior learning.

Examples of Department of Earth Sciences capstone experiences include Senior Thesis (ESCI 799), UROP/SURF projects, environmental or geologic field camps, or Earth sciences education and outreach activities. Additional experiences may qualify (e.g., ESCI 795/796 field courses, INCO 590, INCO 790, internships) if they are designed according to the above criteria. Students should work closely with their advisers to define the most appropriate capstone experience for the Earth sciences degree option and all capstone experiences must be approved by the Department of Earth Sciences undergraduate coordinator. Presentation of projects or experiences developed for the capstone is encouraged at the annual UNH Undergraduate Research Conference or other appropriate venue.

Earth Sciences Minor
The Department of Earth Sciences offers a minor in Earth sciences available to all University students. The Earth sciences minor provides an opportunity for students to complement their major field of study with foundational knowledge and essential skills in the geosciences. As with all minors offered at UNH, the Earth sciences minor adheres to the following University requirements:

The minor consists of at least 20 semester hours of credit. For the Earth sciences minor, the 20 credits typically come from five ESCI courses and may include research credits supervised by an Earth sciences faculty member.
A grade of C- or better must be earned in each course, and an overall 2.00 grade point average must be maintained for all courses applied toward the minor.
Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be used for the minor.
No more than two courses (8 credits) can be used to satisfy simultaneously requirements for a student’s major and minor, or two minors.
No more than two courses (8 credits) may be transferred from another accredited institution and applied toward the minor, provided UNH has accepted them as transfer credits.

Courses in the Earth sciences minor must include both introductory and more advanced ESCI courses. Strongly recommended introductory courses include ESCI 401, The Dynamic Earth, or ESCI 409, Geology and the Environment, (students may not receive credit for both ESCI 401 and ESCI 409) and ESCI 402, Earth History. More advanced courses must include at least one at the 600 or 700 level. Specific courses in the program are selected in consultation with a minor adviser in the Department of Earth Sciences, with flexibility in approved courses to accommodate interests in different aspects of the geosciences. Interested students should see the Earth sciences undergraduate program coordinator, Joe Licciardi, (603) 862-3135; joe.licciardi@unh.edu, and complete an Intent to Minor form no later than their junior year. Forms can be picked up in the Earth sciences main office, 214 James Hall.

Oceanography Minor
See the Special University Programs, Interdisciplinary Programs, and Marine Sciences sections of the catalog.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences
http://www.envsci.unh.edu/
The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS) and the College of Life Science and Agriculture (COLSA) jointly offer a bachelor of science degree in environmental sciences. Environmental sciences is an interdisciplinary field concerned with the interaction of biological, chemical, and physical processes that shape our natural environment. Students graduating with a degree in environmental sciences will have an understanding of these interacting processes, the ability to effectively communicate with both scientific and lay audiences, competency in field methods appropriate for entry-level environmental science positions, competency in the use and application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), a basic understanding of environmental policy, and the ability to contribute to multidisciplinary teams. The University of New Hampshire is a recognized leader in environmental sciences research, and the environmental sciences program capitalizes on faculty expertise in this area. The program has 12 full-time faculty members, with major teaching and research emphases in the areas of biogeochemical cycling, environmental chemistry, ecosystem science, global change, hydrology, plant ecology, soil science, and water resource management.

Employment opportunities include: environmental consulting firms, educational facilities (e.g., science centers), environmental monitoring laboratories (e.g., water treatment plants; the Environmental Protection Agency), government agencies (e.g., the U.S. Geological Survey, Bureau of Land Management, Natural Resource Conservation Service), university and government research laboratories, and nongovernment environmental organizations. The environmental sciences program also constitutes an excellent preparation for graduate programs in several areas relating to the environment. Students should consult with their adviser early if their goals include further study.

Requirements
In addition to Discovery Program and University writing requirements, all students will take Introduction to Environmental Science (NR 403) and Professional Perspectives in Natural Resources (NR 400), plus one other elective introductory environmental science course. Foundation courses include two semesters of chemistry (CHEM 403, 404) and calculus (MATH 425, 426), one semester of geology (ESCI 401, 402, or 409), one semester of statistics (MATH 644 or BIOL 528), one semester of physics (PHYS 407), and one approved biology course. Core courses include Techniques in Environmental Sciences (ESCI 534), Introduction to GIS (NR 658), Fate and Transport in the Environment (ESCI 654), Natural Resource and Environmental Policy (NR 602), and a capstone experience (NR 791 and an independent study or capstone course approved by the program coordinator).

Students must complete an additional eight courses in one of the following options:

Hydrology
PHYS 408, General Physics II
ESCI 561, Landscape Evolution
NR 501, Studio Soils, or ESCI 512, Principles of Mineralogy
ESCI 705, Principles of Hydrology
ESCI 710, Groundwater Hydrology
A course in quantitative analysis
Two approved electives

Soil and Watershed Management
PHYS 408, General Physics II, or NR 527, Forest Ecology, or BIOL 541, General Ecology
NR 501, Studio Soils
NR 703, Watershed Water Quality Management
NR 706, Soil Ecology, or NR 744, Biogeochemistry
Four approved electives

Ecosystems
NR 527, Forest Ecology, or BIOL 541, General Ecology
NR 730, Terrestrial Ecosystems
NR 765, Community Ecology
NR 751, Aquatic Ecosystems
Four approved electives

For a list of approved elective courses and for further information about the major, contact the program coordinator, Michael W. Palace, Morse Hall, (603) 862-4193; michael.palace@unh.edu.

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

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Professor: Kent A. Chamberlin, John R. LaCourse, W. Thomas Miller III, Andrzej Rucinski
Affiliate Professor: William H. Lenharth
Associate Professor: Michael J. Carter, Andrew L. Kun, Richard A. Messner
Affiliate Associate Professor: Dragan Vidacic
Assistant Professor: Nicholas J. Kirsch, Se Young (Pablo) Yoon, Qiaoyan Yu
Affiliate Assistant Professor: Jason Jeffords, Paula L. McWilliam
Senior Lecturer: Wayne J. Smith

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a B.S. in electrical engineering and a B.S. in computer engineering. Both degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone (401) 347-7700.

Electrical engineers design, develop, and produce the electrical and electronic systems upon which modern society has come to depend: basic infrastructure, such as the electric power grid and fiber optic communication lines; public conveniences, such as mag lev transporters and LED signs; consumer products, such as iPods and MP3 players; personal communication devices, such as smart phones; military systems, such as rail guns and laser weapons; instruments that can image the ocean floor or analyze the Earth’s atmosphere from satellites; and medical diagnostic machines like CAT and MRI scanners. Almost every facet of modern life is touched by the work of electrical engineers.

At UNH, the cornerstone of the electrical engineering program is the involvement of students in the solution of real-world problems. Students electing this major gain knowledge of advanced electronic circuit and system design through the use of computer-aided design tools, hardware circuit prototyping, and hands-on laboratory testing.

Computers have become embedded in virtually every engineering system, including everyday items ranging from watches to automobiles. Computer engineering, traditionally a subset of electrical engineering, is a rapidly growing field that emphasizes the design, interfacing, hardware/software tradeoffs, and real-time applications of embedded computers. Students who elect this major will gain a knowledge of both hardware and software concepts, and will learn to design, build, and test systems containing digital computers.

ECE Department Mission

The mission of the department is to foster and advance knowledge in electrical and computer engineering.

The mission involves:

teaching courses in electrical and computer engineering and related fields at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels;
advancing knowledge through research and scholarship;
serving the state and nation by making the department’s intellectual resources available to industry and government agencies. The undergraduate EE and CE programs shall provide a firm foundation in electrical and computer engineering theory and practice, with a mix of laboratory and design experiences. The programs also shall foster teamwork and project management skills.

The graduate ECE program shall lead to the degrees of master of science in electrical engineering and the doctor of philosophy in electrical and computer engineering. Research and scholarship are core components of the department’s mission and they directly impact undergraduate and graduate education. Success in obtaining funds to procure equipment and support research efforts is therefore an essential objective for the department.

The department recognizes the need to conduct periodic reviews and adjustments to meet the current and projected needs of the state and nation according to its mission objectives. The current mission was approved by the ECE faculty in March 2001 and again on October 27, 2009, approved by the ECE Student Advisory Board in October 2001, and ratified by the ECE Industrial Advisory Board in April 2002. The mission was reaffirmed by the ECE Industrial Advisory Board in November 22, 2004 and on October 26, 2009.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Program Educational Objectives
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has adopted a set of program educational objectives that consists of statements describing the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first several years following graduation from either program:

Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Depth: To be effective in applying electrical engineering principles in engineering practice or for advanced study in electrical engineering.

Breadth: To have a productive career in the many diverse fields of electrical engineering such as analog engineering, bioengineering, communications, and electromagnetics and waves, or in the pursuit of graduate education in disciplines such as electrical engineering, medicine, law, or business.

Professionalism: To function effectively in the complex modern work environment with the ability to assume professional leadership roles.

Computer Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Depth: To be effective in applying computer engineering principles in engineering practice or for advanced study in computer engineering.

Breadth: To have a productive career in the many diverse fields of computer engineering such as digital engineering, bioengineering, communications, and embedded systems, or in the pursuit of graduate education in disciplines such as computer engineering, medicine, law, or business.

Professionalism: To function effectively in the complex modern work environment with the ability to assume professional leadership roles.

The electrical and computer engineering educational program objectives were approved by the ECE faculty and the ECE Student Advisory Board in September 2012 and then ratified by the ECE Industrial Advisory Board in October 2012.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Program Educational Outcomes
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has adopted a set of program educational outcomes that consists of statements describing what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation, the achievement of which indicates that the student is equipped to achieve the program objectives. The current electrical engineering program educational outcomes and computer engineering program educational outcomes are:

• an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
• an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
• an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
• an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
• an ability to communicate effectively;
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
• a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, lifelong learning;
• a knowledge of contemporary issues;
• an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Electrical and computer program educational outcomes were approved by the ECE faculty in March 2001 and again on October 27, 2009, approved by the ECE Student Advisory Board in October 2001, and ratified by the ECE Industrial Advisory Board in March 2002. The program educational outcomes were reaffirmed by the ECE Industrial Advisory Board on November 22, 2004 and on October 26, 2009.

Students contemplating a decision between the electrical engineering and computer engineering degree programs should consider both the similarities and differences of the two programs. The two curricula require the same foundational courses in mathematics, physics, analog and digital electronic circuits, and a capstone senior design project. The computer engineering degree program requires additional fluency in software development and advanced computer system and hardware design. The electrical engineering degree program requires advanced study in analog and mixed-signal electronic circuit and system analysis and design. Discovery Program requirements are identical for both degree programs.

Electrical Engineering Program

In addition to Discovery Program requirements, the department has a number of grade-point average and course requirements.

1. Any electrical engineering major whose cumulative grade-point average in ECE courses is less than 2.0 during any three semesters will not be allowed to continue as an electrical engineering major.
2. Electrical engineering majors must achieve a 2.0 grade-point average in ECE courses as a requirement for graduation.

To make an exception to any of these departmental requirements based on extenuating circumstances, students must petition the department’s undergraduate committee. Mindful of these rules, students, with their advisers’ assistance, should plan their programs based on the distribution of courses in the following chart.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ECE	401	Perspectives in Electrical & Computer Engineering	4	-
MATH	425	Calculus I	4	-
CS	410	Introduction to Scientific Programming*	4	-
ECON or EREC	402 or 411	Principles of Economics (Micro) or Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives	4	-
PHYS	407	Physics I	-	4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing	-	4
MATH	426	Calculus II	-	4
		Discovery Program Category*	-	4
Total			16	16

*Students who wish to preserve the option of transferring to the computer engineering major without incurring a delay in graduation should consult with their academic adviser before electing these courses. It is recommended that such students take CS 415, Introduction to Computer Science I, in the fall semester and CS 416, Introduction to Computer Science II, in the spring semester in place of the listed courses.

Students are required to take either ECON 402 or EREC 411 to fulfill the Social Science Category of the Discovery Program.

Fulfilling the EE Program curriculum automatically meets Discovery Category, "Environment, Technology and Society."

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ECE	541	Electrical Circuits	4	-
ECE	543	Introduction to Digital Systems	4	-
PHYS	408	Physics II	4	-
MATH	527	Differential Equations with Linear Algebra	4	-
ECE	548	Electronic Design I	-	4
ECE	562	Computer Organization	-	4
ME	523	Introduction to Statics and Dynamics	-	3
		Discovery Program Category	-	4
Total			16	15

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ECE	602	Engineering Analysis	4	-
ECE	617	Junior Lab I	4	-
ECE	633	Signals and Systems I	3	-
ECE	651	Electronic Design II	4	-
CHEM	405	Chemical Principles for Engineers	4
ECE	603	Electromagnetic Fields & Waves	-	4
ECE	618	Junior Laboratory II	-	4
ECE	634	Signals and Systems II	-	3
ECE	647	Random Processes and Signals in Engineering	-	3
ECE	694	Engineering Professional Principles		1
Total			19	15

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
		Professional Elective**	4	-
		Professional Elective**	4	-
		Discovery Program Category	4	-
		Discovery Program Category	4	-
ECE	791	Senior Project I*	2	-
		Professional Elective**	-	4
		Professional Elective**	-	4
		Discovery Program Category	-	4
ECE	792	Senior Project II*	-	2
Total			18	14

*ECE 791 and 792 fulfill Discovery Program Capstone Experience.

**Four professional electives must be selected from the following categories of courses:

At least two from: ECE 7XX not including ECE 795 and ECE 796

No more than one from: ADMIN 640, DS 773, DS 774

Any of these: ECE 649, ECE 795, ECE 796

Honors students who complete ECE 791H and ECE 792H satisfy one professional elective requirement as well as the requirements for ECE 791 and ECE 792.

Computer Engineering Program

In addition to Discovery Program requirements, the department has a number of grade-point average and course requirements:

1. Any computer engineering major whose cumulative grade-point average in ECE and Computer Science courses is less than 2.0 during any three semesters will not be allowed to continue as a computer engineering major.
2. Computer engineering majors must achieve a 2.0 grade-point average in ECE and CS courses as a requirement for graduation.

To make an exception to any of these departmental requirements based on extenuating circumstances, students must petition the department’s undergraduate committee. Mindful of these rules, students, with their advisers’ assistance, should plan their programs based on the distribution of courses in the chart below.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ECE	401	Perspectives in Electrical & Computer Engineering	4	-
MATH	425	Calculus I	4	-
CS	415	Intro to Computer Science I	4	-
ECON or EREC	402 or 411	Principles of Economics (Micro) or Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives	4
ECE	543	Intro to Digital Systems	-	4
MATH	426	Calculus II	-	4
CS	416	Intro to Computer Science II	-	4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing	-	4
Total			16	16

Students are required to take either ECON 402 or EREC 411 to fulfill the Social Science Category of the Discovery Program.

Fulfilling the CE Program curriculum automatically meets Discovery Category, "Environment, Technology and Society."

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ECE	562	Computer Organization	4	-
PHYS	407	Physics I	4	-
MATH	527	Differential Equations with Linear Algebra	4	-
CS	515	Data Structures	4	-
ECE	583	Design with Programmable Logic	-	4
PHYS	408	Physics II	-	4
CS	520	Assembly Language Programming	-	4
		Discovery Program Category	-	4
Total			16	16

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ECE	541	Electrical Circuits	4	-
ECE	602	Engineering Analysis	4	-
ECE	633	Signals and Systems I	3	-
		Discovery Program Category	4	-
ECE	548	Electronic Design I	-	4
ECE	603	Electromagnetic Fields and Waves	-	4
ECE	647	Random Processes & Signals in Engineering	-	3
ECE	649	Embedded Microcomputer Based Design	-	4
ECE	694	Engineering Professional Principles		1
Total			15	16

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ECE	714	Intro to Digital Signal Processing	4	-
		Professional Elective**	4	-
		Professional Elective**	4	-
		Discovery Program Category	4	-
ECE	791	Senior Project I*	2	-
		Professional Elective**		4
		Professional Elective**	-	4
		Discovery Program Category	-	4
		Discovery Program Category	-	4
ECE	792	Senior Project II*	-	2
Total			18	18

*ECE 791 and 792 fulfill Discovery Program Capstone Experience.

** Four professional electives must be selected from the following categories of courses:

At least two from: ECE 7XX not including ECE 795 and ECE 796

No more than one from: ADMIN 640, DS 773, DS 774

Any of these: ECE 634, ECE 651, ECE 795, ECE 796, CS 620, CS 645, CS 659, CS 671, CS 7XX.

Honors students who complete ECE 791H and ECE 792H satisfy one professional elective requirement as well as the requirements for ECE 791 and ECE 792.

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Environmental Engineering (ENE)

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Professor: M. Robin Collins, Kevin H. Gardner, Jennifer M. Jacobs, Nancy E. Kinner, James P. Malley Jr.
Associate Professor: Thomas P. Ballestero
Assistant Professor: Weiwei Mo
Research Assistant Professor: Paul H. Kirshen, Alison W. Watts

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences offers a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering (ENE) and an interdisciplinary minor in environmental engineering.

The Environmental Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700, http://www.abet.org

Mission
The environmental engineering program offers an undergraduate degree in environmental engineering that prepares students for productive careers in the public and private sectors and for graduate studies. The program emphasizes fundamental principles in environmental engineering and design, built upon a strong base of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering science. The program prepares students to work in multidisciplinary teams that analyze, formulate, and communicate sustainable solutions to complex environmental problems. The importance of developing sustainable solutions that provide economic, social, and environmental benefits to society is emphasized. The program instills in its students an appreciation for the responsibilities engineers have to society and teaches them the skills necessary to continue learning and improving their professional expertise throughout their careers.

The ENE degree program provides an opportunity for students to specialize in municipal processes. The curriculum prepares students to plan and design systems to minimize the impact of human activity on the environment and protect human health.

Educational Objectives
ENE program graduates will have the skills, experience, and knowledge to pursue successful careers as environmental engineers. They also will have demonstrated the ability to identify information needs; locate information resources and/or design laboratory or field experiments to attain required information; and evaluate and synthesize data with sound engineering principles, methodologies, and the latest technology into creative, sustainable, safe, and economical engineering solutions to environmental engineering problems. The solutions they develop will minimize the impact of human activities on the environment and protect human health. Program graduates will have a foundation for advanced studies in environmental engineering and oral and written communication skills that will enable them to clearly explain engineering options and recommend solutions to stakeholders. ENE program graduates will have demonstrated in-depth knowledge within environmental engineering and an awareness of potential social, economic, political, and environmental impacts of engineering practices. They will have an appreciation for the contribution of environmental engineers to the benefit of society and the responsibilities of a professional environmental engineer. They will work as part of multidisciplinary teams to arrive at solutions to environmental engineering problems. ENE program graduates will be prepared to obtain professional engineering licensure; have the capacity to continue learning and improving their professional expertise and skills by participating in professional associations, conferences, workshops and courses; and understand the importance of continued professional development.

At the end of the sophomore year, students are required to have a minimum overall grade-point average of 2.0 and a grade-point average of 2.0 in all mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering courses to be permitted to enroll in junior-level courses. To qualify for graduation, an ENE major must: have satisfied the previously specified course requirements, have satisfied the University’s Academic Requirements, have a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0, and have a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 in engineering courses.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering, Municipal Processes (MP) Emphasis

Environmental engineers graduating from the municipal processes (MP) emphasis will plan, design, and construct public and private facilities to minimize the impact of human activity on the environment and to protect human health. For example, environmental engineers with a municipal processes perspective design and build drinking water treatment systems, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, solid waste management facilities, contaminated ground water remediation systems, and hazardous waste remediation facilities. These facilities must meet regulatory requirements, be cost effective to build and maintain, be safe to operate, and have minimal environmental impact. ENE-MP students can also focus on sustainable engineering with a required course (ENE 751) in junior year and two or three senior year electives.

In ENE 400, students are introduced to the full spectrum of environmental engineering projects that they will subsequently explore in design teams during their degree program. As part of these experiences, students visit and tour field sites (ENE 520), and interact with engineers who have been involved in the design and/or construction of the projects. Design is integrated throughout the curriculum, and particularly emphasized in junior- and senior-level courses. As part of these projects, students analyze treatment alternatives, recommend a system that meets regulatory operational needs, and prepare an implementation schedule and project budget. Detailed design projects are performed in ENE 744 and a design elective. CIE/ENE 784 and 788 serve as a capstone design experience where students work on a multi-interdisciplinary environmental engineering project and apply skills learned in other courses while working with real-world clients. ENE-MP students do not have to take a course in the Discovery Biological Science category since they satisfy this category with ENE 756, Environmental Engineering Microbiology.

The following schedule is a sample of a planned program for environmental engineering students completing the major within the municipal processes emphasis.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ENE	400	Environmental Engineering Lectures	3
ENGL	401, 502	First-Year Writing	4	4
MATH	425, 426	Calculus I, II	4	4
Discovery Electives*			4	4
CHEM	405	General Chemistry	4	-
PHYS	407	General Physics I	-	4
Total			19	16

Second Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
Discovery or Geospatial Science Course*				3-4
ENE	520	Environmental Pollution and Protection	4	-
CIE	525	Statics	3	-
MATH	527, 644	Differential Equations with Linear Algebra	4	4
CIE	533	Project Engineering	-	3
TECH	564	Fundamentals of CAD	3	-
Public Health Elective				3-4
Discovery Elective			4	4
Total			18	17/19

* GIS elective may also be taken in the third or fourth year with a second Discovery elective taken in second year.

Third Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
ENE	751	Sustainable Engineering	3	-
CIE	642	Fluid Mechanics	4	-
ENE	645	Fundamental Aspects of Environmental Engineering	-	4
ENE	756	Environmental Engineering Microbiology	-	4
ENE	742	Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering	3	-
ESCI	654	Fate, Transport in Environment	4
Hydrology Elective*			-	3-4
Discovery or Geospatial Science Course**				3-4
Total			14	14/16

*Approved lists of technical, hydrology, hydraulics, and ENE design and non-design electives are available from the ENE-MP undergraduate coordinator, Nancy Kinner. Students must take a minimum of three 700-level ENE electives totaling at least 10 credits. One ENE elective course must be from the design category.

**Discovery elective or GIS elective or a 700-level CIE/ENE elective can be taken here as appropriate.

Fourth Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
Hydraulics Elective**				3-4
CIE/ENE Design Electives			3-4	3-4
CIE/ENE Electives**			3-4	3-4
Engineering Lab Elective			4
ENE	744	Physicochemical Treatment Design	-	4
ENE	749	Environmental Chemistry	4	-
ENE	784	Intro to ENE 788	1
ENE	788	Project Planning and Design	-	3
Total			15/17	16/19

*See Discovery Program requirements. The Discovery requirements for Writing, Quantitative Reasoning, and Physical Science are fulfilled by ENGL 401, MATH 425, and PHYS 407, respectively. ENE 520 fulfills the Environmental, Technology, and Society requirement. ENE 784 and 788 fulfill the Senior Capstone requirement. Environmental Engineering Microbiology will fulfill Biological Science. Courses in the ENE:MP curriculum designated Discovery Electives can be selected from the University’s approved Discovery Program courses in Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities, Historical Perspectives, World Cultures, and Social Science. One of these electives must have an inquiry attribute.

**Approved lists of technical, hydrology, hydraulics, and ENE design and non-design electives are available from the ENE-MP undergraduate coordinator, Nancy Kinner. Students must take a minimum of two 700-level ENE electives totaling at least 6 credits. Two ENE design electives must be from the design list and total a minimum of 7 credits.

The municipal processes emphasis of the ENE program requires a minimum of 128 total credits for graduation.

Environmental Engineering Minor

The environmental engineering minor is intended primarily for students in engineering and physical sciences who are not in the chemical, civil, or environmental engineering degree programs. Students contemplating such a minor should plan on a strong background in the sciences and mathematics (including differential equations).

The minor provides a comprehensive introduction to major areas of interest in environmental protection—namely, air pollution and water pollution—through the three required courses. Further breadth in environmental engineering or depth in specific areas can be attained through the choice of appropriate elective courses.

The minor requires a minimum of five courses, as follows: 1) three required courses: ENE 645, Fundamental Aspects of Environmental Engineering; 744, Physicochemical Treatment Design, or ENE 743, Environmental Sampling and Analysis and ENE 751 Sustainable Engineering; and 2) a minimum of two elective ENE courses.

Choice of elective courses should be made in consultation with the minor area adviser, Nancy Kinner, ENE-MP. Students normally start this program in the junior year and should declare their intention to enter the program as early as possible during the sophomore year. During the final semester, students must apply to the dean to have the minor appear on the transcript.

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Information Technology (IT)

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Integrated Applied Mathematics (IAM)

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International Affairs (dual major)

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Materials Science (MS)

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Professor: Olof E. Echt, Todd S. Gross, Brad Lee Kinsey, James E. Krzanowski, Thomas M. Laue, Igor I. Tsukrov
Associate Professor: Carmela C. Amato-Wierda, Glen P. Miller, Karsten Pohl
Research Associate Professor: Yvon G. Durant, Weihua (Marshall) Ming
Assistant Professor: Jian-Ming Tang
Research Assistant Professor: John G. Tsavalas

Mathematics and Statistics (MATH)

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Professor: Maria Basterra, Liming Ge, Karen J. Graham, Donald W. Hadwin, Rita A. Hibschweiler, A. Robb Jacoby, Ernst Linder, Sharon M. McCrone, Dmitri A. Nikshych, Samuel D. Shore, Kevin M. Short, Marianna A. Shubov, Yitang Zhang
Associate Professor: David V. Feldman, Edward K. Hinson, Linyuan Li, Mark Lyon, Junhao Shen
Assistant Professor: John F. Gibson, HaiYing Wang
Instructor: Philip J. Ramsey
Lecturer: Adam Boucher, Mehmet Orhon, Neil Portnoy

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a variety of programs leading to five different degrees: B.A. degree: mathematics major; B.S. in mathematics degree; B.S. in applied mathematics degree; B.S. in mathematics education degree; and B.S. in statistics degree. These programs provide flexibility through elective choices and are designed to maximize educational and employment opportunities. Each student must enroll in one specific program; however, changes between programs usually can be accommodated.

The first two years of all programs are similar. In the first year, students are expected to take Calculus I (MATH 425) and Calculus II (MATH 426), as well as an introductory programming course (either MATH 445 or CS 410). A sophomore typically takes follow-up calculus courses in differential equations (MATH 527) and multidimensional calculus (MATH 528), an introductory statistics course (MATH 539), and a course in mathematical proof (MATH 531). The senior capstone experience is fulfilled by a variety of designated courses in each of the degree programs; specific details are given in each program's course listing below.

For more information about the department’s undergraduate programs, visit www.math.unh.edu.

Standards for Graduation

In all courses used to satisfy the requirements for its major programs, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics requires that a student earn a grade of C- or better and have an overall grade-point average of at least 2.00 in these courses.

Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics Major

The bachelor of arts degree with the mathematics major may offer a broader liberal arts program than the bachelor of science degree programs. By a careful selection of electives, students can shape this major into a preparation for graduate school, business, or industry.

Required MATH Courses
MATH 425, Calculus I,
  which satisfies the QR requirement for the Discovery Program,
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 445, Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB
  or CS 410, Introduction to Scientific Programming
MATH 527*, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
MATH 528*, Multidimensional Calculus
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 545, Introduction to Linear Algebra
   or MATH 645*, Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 761, Abstract Algebra
MATH 767, One-Dimensional Real Analysis

THREE approved MATH course chosen in consultation with the major adviser

MATH 797**, Senior Seminar,
or MATH 799**, Senior Thesis

* These requirements can be satisfied by MATH 525-526, Linearity I-II.
** This course satisfies the capstone experience requirement for the Discovery Program.

Foreign Language Requirement
Foreign language requirement as defined by the University for the B.A. degree

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

This program offers the strongest concentration in mathematics, requiring courses that are intended to prepare the student for graduate work in mathematics. Through a judicious choice of electives, students may design stronger pre-graduate programs, a program in applied mathematics, or slant the program toward a career in business or industry.

Required MATH Courses
MATH 425, Calculus I
  which satisfies the QR requirement for the Discovery Program,
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 445, Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB,
  or CS 410, Introduction to Scientific Programming
MATH 527*, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
MATH 528*, Multidimensional Calculus
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 545, Introduction to Linear Algebra;
   or MATH 645*, Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 761, Abstract Algebra
MATH 762, Linear Algebra
MATH 767, One-Dimensional Real Analysis
MATH 784, Topology
MATH 788, Complex Analysis

THREE approved MATH courses chosen in consultation with the major adviser, two of which are chosen from the following:

MATH 765, Algebraic Geometry;
MATH 768, Real Analysis II;
MATH 769, Introduction to Differential Geometry;
MATH 770, Foundations of Number Theory;
MATH 772, Combinatorics
MATH 797**, Senior Seminar;
or MATH 799**, Senior Thesis

** This course satisfies the Capstone Experience requirement for the Discovery Program.

* These requirements can be satisfied by MATH 525-526, Linearity I-II.

Other Required Courses
PHYS 407, General Physics I,
which satisfies the PS and Lab requirement for the Discovery Program,
PHYS 408, General Physics II

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

This degree program prepares students for employment and/or graduate study in a variety of fields and research specializations in which mathematics plays a critical role in the solution of important scientific and technological problems. Students pursuing this degree must choose one of the following options:

Computation, Dynamics and Control, Economics, Fluid Dynamics, or Solid Mechanics and ibrations.

Required Courses for All Options
MATH 425, Calculus I,
    which satisfies the QR requirement for the Discovery Program,
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 445, Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB
    which satisfies the ETS requirement for the Discovery Program,
MATH 527*, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
MATH 528*, Multidimensional Calculus
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 645*, Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 753, Introduction to Numerical Methods I
MATH 797**, Senior Seminar;
   MATH 798**, Senior Project:
   or MATH 799**, Senior Thesis
PHYS 407, General Physics I
  which satisfies the PS and lab requirement for the Discovery Program
* These requirements can be satisfied by MATH 525-526, Linearity I-II.
** This course satisfies the capstone experience for the Discovery Program.

Additional Option-specific Course Requirements

Computation Option
PHYS 408, General Physics II
MATH 647, Complex Analysis for Applications
MATH 745, Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics
CS 415, Introduction to Computer Science I
CS 416, Introduction to Computer Science II
CS 515, Data Structures
CS 659, Introduction to Theory of Computation
CS 758, Algorithms
IAM 751, Introduction to High-Performance Computing

Dynamics and Control Option
PHYS 408, General Physics II
MATH 647, Complex Analysis for Applications
MATH 747, Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
ME 525, Statics
or CIE 525, Statics for Civil Engineers
ME 627, Dynamics
ME 629, Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
ECE 633, Signals and Systems I
ECE 634, Signals and Systems II
ECE 772, Control Systems

Economics Option
MATH 739, Applied Regression Analysis
MATH 755, Probability with Applications
ONE approved MATH elective at the 700-level, chosen in consultation with the major adviser
ECON 401, Principles of Economics (Macro)
ECON 402, Principles of Economics (Micro)
ECON 605, Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 611, Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
ECON 726, Introduction to Econometrics
ONE approved ECON or DS elective

Fluid Dynamics Option
PHYS 408, General Physics II
MATH 647, Complex Analysis for Applications
MATH 745, Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics I
ME 503, Thermodynamics
ME 525, Statics
or CIE 525, Statics for Civil Engineers
ME 608, Fluid Dynamics
ME 627, Dynamics

TWO of the following:
    ME 707, Analytic Fluid Dynamics
    ME 709, Computational Fluid Dynamics
    ME 712, Waves in Fluids

Solid Mechanics and Vibrations Option
PHYS 408, General Physics II
MATH 647, Complex Analysis for Applications
MATH 745, Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics I
ME 525, Statics
or CIE 525, Statics for Civil Engineers
ME 526, Mechanics of Materials
or CIE 526, Strength of Materials
ME 561, Introduction to Materials Science
ME 627, Dynamics

TWO of the following:
   ME 724, Vibration Theory and Applications
   ME 727, Advanced Mechanics of Solids
   ME 730, Mechanical Behavior of Materials
   ME 731, Fracture and Fatigue Engineering Materials

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

This program prepares students for employment and/or graduate study in a variety of fields and research specializations in which statistical analysis and its applications play a critical role. In addition to its degree programs, the department has an active interest in the actuarial profession. Those interested in actuarial science should seek the advice of Professor Linyuan Li.

Required MATH Courses
MATH 425, Calculus I
which satisfies the QR requirement for the Discovery Program
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 445, Mathematics and Application with MATLAB,
or CS 410, Introduction to Scientific Programming
MATH 527*, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
MATH 528*, Multidimensional Calculus
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 645*, Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 739, Applied Regression Analysis
MATH 755, Probability with Applications
MATH 756, Principles of Statistical Inference

THREE MATH courses chosen from:

    MATH 736, Statistical Methods for Research
    MATH 737, Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement
    MATH 740, Design of Experiments I
    MATH 741, Survival Analysis
    MATH 743, Time Series Analysis
    MATH 744, Design of Experiments, II

TWO approved MATH electives at least one of which is at the 700-level, chosen in consultation with the major adviser

MATH 797**, Senior Seminar,
or MATH 798**, Senior Project
or MATH 799**, Senior Thesis

* These requirements can be satisfied by MATH 525-526, Linearity I-II.
** This course satisfies the capstone experience requirement for the Discovery Program.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education

This professional degree program prepares students for mathematics teaching at the elementary, middle/junior high, or secondary level. The program is coordinated with the education department’s teacher certification programs. For the elementary option, full certification requires the five-year program. Students may complete the degree requirements for middle/junior high or secondary option with full teacher certification in either four or five years. Students electing the four-year option must plan for one semester of student teaching (EDUC 694) in their senior year and must consult with the departmental adviser in order to accommodate the scheduling of required MATH courses. The five-year program requires a year-long teaching internship in the fifth year that can be coupled with other graduate work leading to a master’s degree. See Education, College of Liberal Arts.

Elementary School Option

Required MATH Courses
MATH 425, Calculus I,
  which satisfies the QR requirement for the Discovery Program
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 445, Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB,
  or CS 410, Introduction to Scientific Programming
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 545, Introduction to Linear Algebra;
  or MATH 645, Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 619, Historical Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 621, Number Systems for Teachers
MATH 622, Geometry for Teachers
MATH 623, Topics in Mathematics for Teachers
MATH 657, Geometry
MATH 700, Introduction to Mathematics Education
MATH 703, The Teaching of Mathematics, K-6
MATH 797**, Senior Seminar;
  or MATH 799**, Senior Thesis

** This course satisfies the capstone experience requirement for the Discovery Program.

Other Required Courses
PHYS 406, Introduction to Modern Astronomy,
which satisfies the PS and Lab requirement for the Discovery Program,
EDUC 500, Exploring Teaching
EDUC 700, Educational Structure and Change
EDUC 701, Human Development and Learning: Educational Psychology
EDUC 705, Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of Education
EDUC 706, Introduction to Reading Instruction in the Elementary Schools

Note: EDUC 703F, EDUC 703M, and EDUC 751A are requirements for certification that may be taken as an undergraduate.

Middle/Junior High School Option

Required MATH Courses
MATH 425, Calculus I,
  which satisfies the QR requirement for the Discovery Program
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 445, Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB,
  or CS 410, Introduction to Scientific Programming
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 545, Introduction to Linear Algebra
  or MATH 645, Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 619, Historical Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 621, Number Systems for Teachers
MATH 622, Geometry for Teachers
MATH 623, Topics in Mathematics for Teachers
MATH 657, Geometry
MATH 700, Introduction to Mathematics Education
MATH 708, Teaching Middle School Mathematics
ONE approved MATH course chosen in consultation with the academic adviser
MATH 797**, Senior Seminar;
  or MATH 799**, Senior Thesis

** This course satisfies the Capstone Experience requirement for the Discovery Program.

Other Required Courses
EDUC 500, Exploring Teaching
EDUC 700, Educational Structure and Change
EDUC 701, Human Development and Learning: Educational Psychology
EDUC 705, Alternative Perspectives on the Nature of Education

Note: EDUC 751B is a requirement for certification that may be taken as an undergraduate.

Secondary School Option

Required MATH Courses
MATH 425, Calculus I
  which satisfies the QR requirement for the Discovery Program
MATH 426, Calculus II
MATH 445, Mathematics and Applications with MATLAB,
  or CS 410, Introduction to Scientific Programming
MATH 527, Differential Equations with Linear Algebra
MATH 528, Multidimensional Calculus
MATH 531, Mathematical Proof
MATH 539, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 545, Introduction to Linear Algebra
  or MATH 645, Linear Algebra for Applications
MATH 619, Historical Foundations of Mathematics
MATH 624, Analysis of Secondary School Mathematics
MATH 657, Geometry
MATH 700, Introduction to Mathematics Education
MATH 709, Teaching of Mathematics, 7-12
MATH 761, Abstract Algebra
MATH 797**, Senior Seminar,
  or MATH 799**, Senior Thesis

** This course satisfies the Capstone Experience requirement for the Discovery Program.

Note: EDUC 751B is a requirement for certification that may be taken as an undergraduate.

Minoring in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers three minor programs: mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics.

These programs, which are open to all students enrolled at the University, require a minimum of five MATH courses as detailed below. Students whose major program requires more than two courses required by the minor program must substitute additional courses from the list of elective courses to meet the five-course minimum.

Mathematics Minor
Required (3): MATH 528*, MATH 531, and either MATH 761 or MATH 767
Electives (2): Two courses chosen from: MATH 657, 658, 761, 762, 765, 767, 768, 769, 770, 772, 776, 783, 784, 788
* This requirement can be satisfied by MATH 526, Linearity II.

Applied Mathematics Minor
Required (4): MATH 528*, 645*, 745 and 753
Elective (1): One course chosen from: MATH 647, 746, 747, or 755 .
* These requirements can be satisfied by MATH 525-526, Linearity I-II.

Statistics Minor
Required (2): MATH 539 (or 644) and MATH 645
Electives (3): Three courses chosen from: MATH 736, 737, 739, 740, 741, 743, 744, 755, 756

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Mechanical Engineering (ME)

» http://www.unh.edu/mechanical-engineering/

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Chairperson: Brad Lee Kinsey
Professor: Kenneth C. Baldwin, Barbaros Celikkol, Barry K. Fussell, Todd S. Gross, Joseph C. Klewicki, James E. Krzanowski, M. Robinson Swift, Igor I. Tsukrov
Associate Professor: Gregory P. Chini, Diane L. Foster, John Philip McHugh, May-Win L. Thein, Christopher M. White
Assistant Professor: Marko Knezevic, Yannnis Korkolis, Yaning Li, Thomas Weber, Martin M. Wosnik
Lecturer: Michael deLeon

The Mechanical Engineering Program at UNH is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700.

Mission
In support of the University and college missions, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is dedicated to educating the highest quality engineering professionals and leaders. Graduates will be prepared to creatively solve engineering problems through the use of analysis, computation, and experimentation. Students completing the program should be well-informed citizens who have the ability to grow intellectually and are able to solve new, challenging problems with self-confidence. It is the department’s intent to maintain a general and flexible curriculum that prepares students for both industrial practice and graduate education.

Educational Objectives
The objective of the UNH Mechanical Engineering Program is to produce graduates who are ethical professionals and good citizens. As they progress in the first several years following graduation, they are expected to:

1. Use their engineering education and communication skills for success in:

a) Technical careers in industry, academia, government, or other organizations;

b) Graduate school in engineering or physical sciences;

c) Nontechnical careers or education in areas such as law, medicine, business, public policy,

secondary education, service industries, etc.;

d) Careers involving management or entrepreneurship.

2. Exercise lifelong learning to:

a) Pursue professional development opportunities in their disciplines;

b) Develop new knowledge and skills;

c) Pursue new areas of expertise or careers.

3. Use their engineering background to:

a) Solve technical problems for societal benefit;

b) Develop new knowledge and products that will promote sustainable economic and

environmental developments to improve the quality of life;

c) Promote the practice of engineering.

Mechanical engineering is a challenging profession and has two major emphases. The first is the general area of mechanical design, which involves all types of mechanical motion and the forces and energy that drive it. The other emphasis deals with energy generation and conversion and is grounded in the principles of the thermal and fluid sciences. Other subject areas, which support both emphases and are frequently part of designs and products, are the materials sciences and control systems. Both of these areas are included in the education and training of mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineering requires significant study in mathematics, computer sciences, and basic sciences such as chemistry and physics, as well as basic engineering courses, before reaching the more specialized courses. Additional information can be found at the mechanical engineering website, www.unh.edu/mechanical-engineering.

The Program

The program begins with courses in physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer-aided design. The department has a four-course mechanics sequence, a three-course thermal/fluid sciences sequence, and a three-course systems and controls sequence. Modern experimental methods are taught in a two-course sequence starting in the junior year. The two-semester senior design project requires students to utilize the skills they have learned in their courses and function in an engineering team. The five technical electives offered in the program give the students the opportunity to focus on advanced technical areas of their choice.

With their advisers’ assistance, students should plan a program based on the following distribution of courses that totals not less than 128 credits. Note: mechanical engineering graduates typically exceed this requirement depending on what elective courses they select in the curriculum. The outline that follows is typical only in format. Within the constraints of satisfying all the requirements and having all the necessary prerequisites, schedules may vary because of scheduling needs or student preference. Some mechanical engineering elective courses may not be offered every year.

The mechanical engineering program curriculum requires five technical elective courses of at least three credits, each at the 600 or 700 level. At least three of these courses must be taken in mechanical or ocean engineering. At most, two may be selected from other 600- or 700-level courses in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (CEPS), which can include CS 410, ESCI 501, ECE 543, or a course approved by the department. Courses that cover nearly identical material to core mechanical and ocean engineering courses, but in another CEPS department, will not be accepted as technical electives, e.g., CHE 601, CHE 602, CHE 604, CIE 622, and CIE 642.

With departmental approval, the two technical electives outside of mechanical/ocean engineering can be used for studying a focused area/minor, with the restrictions that only one course can be at the 400 or 500 level and the focused area/minor must be in a bachelor degree program.

Students must satisfy the University’s Discovery Program requirements. The following features are unique to students in the mechanical engineering program:

As is the case across the University, all students are required to take an Inquiry course or an Inquiry Attribute course during their first two years. This can be satisfied with ME 441. Students who are exempted from ME 441 due to prior engineering design and CAD experience must select an Inquiry 444 course or a course with an Inquiry Attribute.
The Discovery Environment, Technology, and Society category requirement is met upon receiving a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering.
The Discovery Social Science category must be satisfied with either ECON 402 or EREC 411.
The Discovery senior capstone experience is satisfied with either ME 755 and 756 or TECH 797.

In order to graduate with a mechanical engineering B.S. degree, students must have at least a 2.0 grade-point average in all engineering and science courses, including required technical electives, normally taken as department requirements after the start of the junior year.

Predictor courses: To enter the junior-year courses in the mechanical engineering major, students must achieve a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 with no grade below C- in the following courses: PHYS 407, MATH 426, ME 525, ME 526, and ME 503.

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
MATH	425	Calculus I	4	-
*CHEM	405	General Chemistry	4	-
**ME	441	Eng. Design and Solid Modeling	4	-
Discovery Program Elective			4	-
MATH	426	Calculus II	-	4
PHYS	407	General Physics I	-	4
Discovery Program Elective			-	4
English	401		-	4
Total			16	16

*CHEM 403 and CHEM 404, General Chemistry, may be substituted for CHEM 405.

ME 441 satisfies the Discovery Inquiry requirement.

**With permission, ME 477 may be substituted for ME 441 if student has had appropriate engineering design and CAD experience. An alternative Discovery Program Inquiry course or Inquiry Attribute course is required since student is not taking ME 441.

PHYS 407 or CHEM 405 satisfies the Discovery Physical Science (with lab) category.

MATH 425 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Quantitative Reasoning category.

ENGL 401 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Writing Skills category.

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
Discovery Program Elective			4
***MATH	528	Multidimensional Calculus	4	-
PHYS	408	General Physics II	4	-
ME	525	Statics	3	-
IAM	550	Intro to Engineering Computing	4
****MATH	527	Differential Equations	-	4
ME	503	Thermodynamics	-	3
ME	526	Mechanics of Materials	-	3
ME	561	Introduction to Materials Science	-	4
Total			19	14

****MATH 525 and 526, Linearity, may be substituted for MATH 527 and 528, and a technical elective course.

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
Discovery Program Elective			4	-
ECE	537	Introduction to Electrical Engineering	4	-
ME	608	Fluid Dynamics	3	-
ME	627	Dynamics	3	-
ME	705	Thermal System Analysis and Design	4
ME	603	Heat Transfer	-	3
ME	643	Machine Design		3
ME	646	Experimental Measurement & Data Analysis	-	4
ME	670	Systems Modeling, Simulation, & Control	-	4
Total			18	14

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
Discovery Program Elective			4	-
****ME	755	Senior Design Project I	2	-
ME	747	Experimental Measurement & Modeling	4	-
Technical Elective			3-4	-
Technical Elective			3-4
Discovery Program Elective			-	4
****ME	756	Senior Design Project II	-	2
Technical Elective			-	3-4
Technical Elective				3-4
Technical Elective				3-4
Total			16-18	15-18

****TECH 797, Undergraduate Ocean Research Project, may be substituted for ME 755 and ME 756. These courses satisfy the Discovery Senior Capstone Experience category.

Mechanical Engineering Minor

The minor, administered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, is open to all students of the University and offers a broad introduction to mechanical engineering.

Students must complete a minimum of six courses as follows: ME 441, ME 525, ME 526, ME 627, ME 503, and ME 608. Electrical and computer engineering majors should take the following courses: ME 441, ME 523, ME 526, ME 503, ME 608, and ME 561. Interested students should contact the mechanical engineering chair, Professor Brad Kinsey, (603) 862-1811.

Materials Science Minor

The minor, administered by the materials science program, is open to all students of the University and offers a broad introduction to materials science.

Students must complete at least 18 credits and a minimum of five courses as follows: ME 561 (required); ME 760 (required); and ME 730 (required); and two additional courses from the following: 731, 744, 761, 762, 763, and 795 (materials).

By mid-semester of their junior year, interested students should consult the minor supervisor, Materials Science Director Professor James Krzanowski, (603) 862-2315.

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Ocean Engineering (OE)

» http://marine.unh.edu/oe

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Program Coordinator: Diane L. Foster
Professor: Kenneth C. Baldwin, Barbaros Celikkol, M. Robinson Swift, Igor I. Tsukrov
Associate Professor: May-Win L. Thein, Martin M. Wosnik
Assistant Professor: Thomas Weber

Ocean Engineering (OE)

http://unh.edu/mechanical-engineering/ocean-engineering

Mission
The department strives to prepare students for productive careers in industry or government as well as to provide a foundation for graduate studies. The program emphasizes ocean engineering fundamentals while offering interdisciplinary opportunities for focused study in civil, electrical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, as well as marine sciences.

Program Educational Objectives
The ocean engineering program seeks to provide an environment that enables students to pursue their goals in an innovative, rigorous, and challenging program with a diversity of offerings. The program has the following major educational objectives with the expectation that our alumni will have successful careers in the many diverse areas of the ocean engineering profession. Within a few years of obtaining a bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering, we expect our graduates to have the following attributes:

Depth. To be effective in applying ocean engineering principles in engineering practice or for advanced study in ocean engineering.

Breadth. To have a productive career in the many diverse fields of ocean engineering such as coastal engineering, ocean acoustics, offshore structures, and marine renewable energy, or in the pursuit of graduate education in disciplines that include marine science, engineering, medicine, law, or business.

Professionalism. To function effectively in the complex modern work environment with the ability to assume professional leadership roles.

The Program:
Ocean engineering is a field of study that seeks to solve engineering problems associated with the ocean, including those problems associated with the sustainable utilization of ocean resources and the scientific exploration and study of the ocean environment. Ocean engineering is an interdisciplinary field with roots in mechanical, electrical, civil, and environmental engineering, with strong ties to physical, chemical, biological, and geological oceanography. Students of ocean engineering are best served when they are formally trained inside a framework that fuses the expertise of these often-disparate fields.

The BSOE curriculum provides students with a solid engineering core and prepares students for professional engineering careers or for graduate study. The BSOE starts with foundational classes in math, physics, chemistry, and engineering computing, along with introductions to ocean engineering through seminars and oceanography coursework. Students develop their engineering acumen through coursework and laboratory studies that are focused on analysis, experimentation, and design. Students proceed to increasingly advanced coursework in ocean instrumentation, waves and tides, the design of ocean structures, coastal engineering, ocean measurements, and ocean acoustics. Opportunities exist for at least four technical electives which help students gain further competence in an area of their choice. Students finish their curriculum with a two-semester senior capstone design project. Elective courses in the arts, humanities, and the social sciences are included to provide a well-rounded education.

Students work with an adviser to plan a program that is based on the courses shown in the ocean engineering course outline below that totals not less than 128 credits. The outline is considered a guideline and may be modified to suit student needs and desires within the constraints of meeting minimum credit hours, course pre-requisites, and non-major elective course requirements. Some ocean engineering elective courses may not be offered every year.

The ocean engineering program curriculum requires four technical electives that are CEPS 600 level or higher courses that have been approved by the OE undergraduate curriculum committee. Sequences have been identified that will provide students more in depth opportunities in one of the ocean engineering sub-areas.

Students must satisfy the University’s Discovery Program requirements. The following features are unique to students in the ocean engineering program:

As is the case across the University, all students are required to take an Inquiry course or an Inquiry Attribute course during their first two years. This is satisfied with ESCI 501.
The Discovery Environment, Technology, and Society category requirement is met upon receiving a B.S. degree in ocean engineering.
The Discovery Social Science category must be satisfied with either ECON 402 or EREC 411.
The Discovery senior capstone experience is satisfied with TECH 797.

In order to graduate with an ocean engineering B.S. degree, students must have at least a 2.0 grade-point average in all engineering and science courses, including required technical electives, normally taken as department requirements after the start of the junior year.

Predictor courses: To enter the junior-year courses in the ocean engineering major, students must achieve a minimum grade-point average of 2.0 with no grade below C- in the following courses: PHYS 407, MATH 426, ME 525, ME 526, and ME 503.

Freshman Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
Disc. Prog. Elective		Discovery Program Elective	4
ME	477	Introduction to Solid Modeling	1
MATH	425	Calculus I	4
*CHEM	405	General Chemistry	4
OE	400	OE Seminar I	1
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing		4
MATH	426	Calculus II		4
PHYS	407	Physics I		4
OE	401	OE Seminar II		1
Disc. Prog. Elective		Discovery Program Elective		4

*Chem 403 and CHEM 404, General Chemistry I and II, may be substituted for CHEM 405.

PHYS 407 or CHEM 405 satisfies the Discovery Physical Science (with lab) category.

Math 425 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Quantitative Reasoning category.

ENGL 401 satisfies the Discovery Foundation Writing Skills category.

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
**MATH	528	Multi-Dimensional Calculus	4
PHYS	408	Physics II	4
ME	525	Statics	3
ESCI	501	Intro to Oceanography	4
IAM	550	Intro. to Engineering Computing	4
**MATH	527	Differential Equations		4
ME	526	Mechanics of Materials		3
ME	503	Thermodynamics		3
OE	690	Introduction to Ocean Engineering		4

**Math 525 and 526, Linearity, may be substituted for Math 527 and Math 528, and a technical elective course.

ESCI 501 satisfies the Discovery Inquiry requirement.

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring

ME	608	Fluid Dynamics	3
ME	627	Dynamics	3
ECE	537	Intro to Electrical Engineering	4
Tech. Elective		Technical Elective	3-4
Disc. Prog. Elective		Discovery Program Elective	4
OE	754	Ocean Waves and Tides		4
OE	610	Ocean Instrumentation Lab		4
OE	758	Design of Ocean Structures		3
Tech. Elective		Technical Elective		3-4

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
Disc. Prog. Elective		Discovery Program Elective	4
TECH	797	Undergraduate Ocean Research Project	2
OE	757	Coastal Engineering & Processes	3
OE	710	Ocean Measurements Lab	4
***Tech. Elective		Technical Elective	4
Tech. Elective		Technical Elective		3-4
TECH	797	Undergraduate Ocean Research Project		2
OE	765	Underwater Acoustics		3
Disc. Prog. Elective		Discovery Program Elective		4
Disc. Prog. Elective		Discovery Program Elective		4

***At least one of the four required technical electives must be 4 credits

Ocean Engineering Minor

The ocean engineering minor allows undergraduate engineering students to acquire a nucleus of knowledge about engineering pertaining to the ocean and the coastal zone.

To meet the University minor requirement, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of five courses from the following list: ESCI 501, Introduction to Oceanography; OE 690, Introduction to Ocean Engineering; ESCI 752, Chemical Oceanography; ESCI 758, Introductory Physical Oceanography; ESCI 759, Geological Oceanography; OE 710, Ocean Measurements Lab; OE 744, Corrosion; OE 754, Ocean Waves and Tides; OE 756, Principles of Naval Architecture and Model Testing; OE 757, Coastal Engineering and Processes; OE 765, Underwater Acoustics; OE 771, Geodesy and Positioning for Ocean Mapping; OE 795, Special Topics in Ocean Engineering; ENE 747, Introduction to Marine Pollution and Control; and TECH 797, Undergraduate Ocean Research Program. Students typically take ESCI 501, TECH 797, and OE 690 plus two additional engineering courses from the above list to complete the minor.

Students wishing to take the ocean engineering minor should indicate their interest to the ocean engineering minor adviser, Kenneth C. Baldwin, (603) 862-1898 or Kenneth.Baldwin@unh.edu no later than the beginning of the junior year. During the final semester, students must apply to the dean to have the minor shown on their transcript.

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Physics (PHYS)

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Chairperson: Mark L. McConnell
Professor: L. Christian Balling, Per Berglund, John R. Calarco, Benjamin D. Chandran, Olof E. Echt, F. William Hersman, Maurik Holtrop, Lynn M. Kistler, Martin A. Lee, Mark L. McConnell, Eberhard Möbius, Karsten Pohl, Joachim Raeder, James M. Ryan, Harlan E. Spence, Roy B. Torbert
Research Professor: Charles J. Farrugia, Antoinette B. Galvin, Philip A. Isenberg, Charles W. Smith III, Bernard J. Vasquez
Associate Professor: James Connell, Kai Germaschewski, Marc R. Lessard, Dawn C. Meredith, Nathan A. Schwadron, Karl Silfer
Research Associate Professor: Peter Forbes Bloser, Harald A. Kucharek, Clifford Lopate
Assistant Professor: David Mattingly, Patricia H. Solvignon
Research Assistant Professor: Ju-Chin Huang, Noé Lugaz

Physics is concerned with the properties of matter and the laws that describe its behavior. As a fundamental science, its discoveries and laws are basic to understanding in nearly all areas of science and technology. Advances in such diverse fields as medical instrumentation, solid state electronics, and space research have relied heavily on the application of basic physical laws and principles.

Students interested in the study of physics at the University of New Hampshire will find a strong interaction between research and academic programs. Undergraduates frequently participate in research studies ranging from nuclear scattering experiments at major particle accelerators to astrophysical studies of the solar system using space probes. These experiences have proven beneficial to engineering and physics students alike. The department is located in DeMeritt Hall (completed in 2008) and Morse Hall. Both buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories. DeMeritt Hall also houses the physics library, classrooms, and a number of open and comfortable meeting areas, which provide an inviting atmosphere for study, interaction, and collaboration.

The suggested programs that follow are indicative of the flexibility available to students, whether they are preparing for graduate work in physics or astronomy, industrial opportunities, governmental research, secondary-level teaching, or a general education that might utilize the fundamental knowledge of physics.

Several undergraduate degree programs are offered through the department of physics. The B.S. degree is designed for students who wish to work as professional physicists or engineers; the interdisciplinary options in chemical physics, materials science, and astronomy allow students to combine physics with other disciplines. The B.A. degree is designed for students who want a strong background in physics but also want a broad liberal arts education. A minor in physics allows a student to combine an interest in physics with another major.

Physics-related degrees are also offered in other departments. For those students with strong interests in both math and physics, the Department of Mathematics offers a B.S. interdisciplinary option in physics.

Interested students are encouraged to contact the department for further information. More detailed information is also on the physics department web page at www.physics.unh.edu.

Minor in Physics
The minor in physics consists of five courses in physics. All students must take PHYS 407, 408, and 505. Two other four-credit physics courses must be chosen in consultation with the student’s physics minor adviser.

Physics Major, Bachelor of Arts

This program provides an opportunity for a broad and liberal education, which in some cases may be sufficient for graduate work. This program can also be excellent preparation for middle and high school physics teachers, pre-med and pre-law students, and those wishing to pursue a technical career in industry. Because there are fewer required courses than for a B.S., you have time to pursue other academic interests. A judicious choice of electives may also prepare students for interdisciplinary programs that require proficiency in a specialized area of physics.

Requirements

Satisfy the University Discovery Program requirements. Note that no physics course can satisfy these requirement for a physics major. The rationale behind this is that a course in physics does not broaden the education of a physics major.
Satisfy bachelor of arts degree requirements.
PHYS 400, 407-408, 505, 506, 508, 605, 615, 616, 701, 703, 705. Note that MATH 425, 426, and MATH 525, 526 or MATH 527, 528 are prerequisites for some of the courses.
A capstone experience is required of all physics majors during their senior year. The Physics Department encourages students to write a senior thesis (PHYS 799) for their capstone experience. Other options include independent study research projects (PHYS795 or INCO 590) or a special project as part of senior lab (PHYS 705). All capstone experiences must be approved by the undergraduate committee during the student's penultimate semester.

In the following table, “electives” include Discovery courses, writing-intensive courses, language courses required for the B.A., and free choice electives.

Suggested Curriculum for B.A. in Physics

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	400	Freshman Seminar	1	-
PHYS	407, 408	General Physics I and II	4	4
MATH	425, 426	Calculus I and II (QR)	4	4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing	-	4
Elective			8	4
Total			17	16

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	505-506	General Physics III and Lab	4	-
PHYS	615	Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics I	-	4
MATH	525	Linearity I
or MATH	527	Differential Equations	6 or 4	-
MATH	526	Linearity II
or MATH	528	Multidimensional Calculus	-	6 or 4
Elective			8	8
Total			18 or 16	18 or 16

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	616	Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics II	4	-
PHYS	701	Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I	4	-
PHYS	703	Electricity and Magnetism	-	4
PHYS	605	Experimental Physics I	-	5
Electives			8	8
Total			16	17

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	705	Experimental Physics II	4	-
PHYS	508	Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics	4	-
Elective			8	16
Total			16	16

Bachelor of Science in Physics

The bachelor of science degree in physics prepares students for professional work as physicists, and is the first step toward graduate work in physics. It is also excellent preparation for graduate programs in medicine, law, or engineering, as well as for technical jobs in industry. The required courses are those typically necessary for admission to graduate study in physics or astronomy. The interdisciplinary options require fewer physics courses combined with a concentration in another area (chemistry or materials science). The astronomy option emphasizes courses that help prepare a student for advanced studies in astronomy.

Requirements

Satisfy the University Discovery requirements. Note that no physics course can satisfy these requirement for a physics major. The rationale behind this is that a course in physics does not broaden the education of a physics major.
Satisfy University bachelor of science requirements.
Minimum physics requirements: PHYS 400, 407, 408, 505, 506, 508, 605, 615-616, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705; two electives selected from 708, 710, 712, 718, 720, 764, MATH 747, MATH 753, and MATH 754.
Chemistry: CHEM 403-404 or 405
Mathematics: MATH 425-426, and 525-526. Instead of 525-6, students may take three courses: 528, 527, and either 545 or 645. (The Department generally recommends 645 over 545 for physics majors, but the best option, when possible, is 525-6.)
Computer Science: CS 410
By the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year, a student must have a minimum grade of C in each 400- or 500-level course specifically required for the B.S. degree and an overall grade-point average of at least 2.33 in these courses in order to continue in the B.S. program.
A capstone experience is required of all physics majors during their senior year. The Physics Department encourages students to write a senior thesis (PHYS 799) for their capstone experience. Other options include independent study research projects (PHYS795 or INCO 590) or a special project as part of senior lab (PHYS 705). All capstone experiences must be approved by the undergraduate committee during the student’s penultimate semester.

Physics electives
In the following table, “electives” include Discovery courses, writing-intensive courses, physics electives, and free choice electives. Note that physics electives can only be taken in the junior or senior year because of prerequisites, and are in general offered every other year.

Suggested Curriculum for B.S. in Physics

First Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	400	Freshman Seminar	1	-
PHYS	407, 408	General Physics I and II	4	4
MATH	425, 426	Calculus I and II (QR)	4	4
CHEM	403, 404	General Chemistry (PS)	4	4
or CHEM	405	Chem. Principles for Engineers (PS)	4
ENGL	401	First-Year Writing (WS)	-	4
Elective			4	(4 if no CHEM 404)
Total			17	16

Sophomore Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	505-506	General Physics III and Lab	4	-
PHYS	508	Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics	4	-
PHYS	615	Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics I	-	4
PHYS	605	Experimental Physics I	-	5
MATH	525	Linearity I
or MATH	528	Multidimensional Calculus	6 or 4	-
MATH	526	Linearity II
or MATH	527, 645	Differential Equations, Linear Algebra	-	6 or 8
CS	410	Introduction to Scientific Programming	4	-
Elective			-	4
Total			18 or 16	18 or 20

Junior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	616	Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics II	4	-
PHYS	701	Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I	4	-
PHYS	702	Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II	-	4
PHYS	703	Electricity and Magnetism I	-	4
Electives			8	8
Total			17	16

Senior Year

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	704	Electricity and Magnetism II	4	-
PHYS	705	Experimental Physics II	4	-
Elective			8	12
Total			16	16

Physics Electives

Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
PHYS	708	Optics	4 /even yrs
PHYS	710	Astrophysics	4 /odd yrs
PHYS	712	Physics of the Ionosphere	4 /even yrs
PHYS	718	Condensed Matter Physics		4 /odd yrs
PHYS	720	Nuclear & Particle Physics		4 /even yrs
PHYS	764	General Relativity		4 /even yrs
MATH	747	Nonlinear Dynamics & Chaos		4
MATH	753	Numerical Methods I		4
MATH	754	Numerical Methods II	4

Chemical Physics Option, Bachelor of Science in Physics

Satisfy the University Discovery requirements. Note that no physics course can satisfy these requirement for a physics major. The rationale behind this is that a course in physics does not broaden the education of a physics major.
Satisfy University bachelor of science requirements.
Physics requirements: PHYS 400, 407-408, 505-506, 508, 605, 615, 616, 701, 702, 703, 705
Chemistry: CHEM 403, 404, 683-686, 762, 763, 776
Mathematics: MATH 425-426, and 525-526. Instead of 525-6, students may take three courses: 528, 527, and either 545 or 645. (The Department generally recommends 645 over 545 for physics majors, but the best option, when possible, is 525-6.)
Computer Science: CS 410
Electives in Option: Two courses selected from CHEM 547/9, MATH 646, PHYS 718, PHYS 795, PHYS 799
By the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year, a student must have a minimum grade of C in each 400- or 500-level course specifically required for the B.S. degree and an overall grade-point average of at least 2.33 in these courses in order to continue in the B.S. program.

Materials Science Option, Bachelor of Science in Physics

This option combines courses from the Physics and other departments to provide training in physics and materials science, an area that has proven industrial demand. In addition to the core courses in classical and modern physics, the students will take six courses in which they will study materials synthesis and properties and get hands-on training in materials characterization techniques, such as diffraction, electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and photoelectron spectroscopy. Two semesters of thesis work in a research lab complement the training in the classroom. Students completing this program will have a wide variety of career opportunities to pursue, for example, in microelectronics, advanced materials synthesis and design, and thin film engineering. Alternatively, they are qualified for postgraduate programs in condensed matter physics or materials science.

Requirements

Satisfy the University Discovery requirements. Note that no physics course can satisfy these requirements for a physics major. The rationale behind this is that a course in physics does not broaden the education of a physics major.
Satisfy University bachelor of science requirements.
Physics requirements: PHYS 400, 407-408, 505-506, 508, 605, 615-616, 701, 703, 705, 795 (4 credit hours), 799 (4 credit hours)
Mechanical Engineering: ME 561, 730, 760
Mathematics: MATH 425-426 and 525-526. Instead of 525-6, students may take three courses: 528, 527, and either 545 or 645. (The Department generally recommends 645 over 545 for physics majors, but the best option, when possible, is 525-6.)
Computer Science: CS 410
Electives in Option: three courses selected from MATH 646, ME 731, 761, 762, 763, 795, PHYS 718
Chemistry: 403-404 or 405
By the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year, a student must have a minimum grade of C in each 400- or 500-level course specifically required for the B.S. degree and an overall grade-point average of at least 2.33 in these courses in order to continue in the B.S. program.

Astronomy Option, Bachelor of Science in Physics

Requirements

Satisfy the University Discovery requirements. Note that no physics course can satisfy these requirement for a physics major. The rationale behind this is that a course in physics does not broaden the education of a physics major.
Satisfy University bachelor of science requirements.
Physics requirements: PHYS 400, 406, 407-408, 505, 506, 508, 605, 615-616, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 710, 795 (4 credit hours), 799 (4 credit hours)
Chemistry: CHEM 403-404 or CHEM 405
Mathematics: MATH 425-426, and 525-526. ) Instead of 525-6, students may take three courses: 528, 527, and either 545 or 645. (The Department generally recommends 645 over 545 for Physics majors, but the best option, when possible, is 525-6.)
Computer Science: CS 410
Electives in Option: choose one course from PHYS 708, PHYS 712, PHYS 720, PHYS 764
By the end of the spring semester of the sophomore year, a student must have a minimum grade of C in each 400- or 500-level course specifically required for the B.S. degree and an overall grade-point average of at least 2.33 in these courses in order to continue in the B.S. program.

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Freshman Year
Abbreviation	Course Number	Title	Fall	Spring
		Dis. Prog. El.	4
MATH	425	Calculus I	4
ME	477	Solid Works Lab	1
CHEM	405 or 403 & 404	Chemistry	4
OE	400	OE Seminar	1
ENGL	401	Dis. Prog. El.		4
MATH	426	Calculus II		4
PHYS	407	Physics I		4
OE	401	Ocean Seminar		1
		Dis. Prog. El.		4