Chemical and Biological Engineering
Degrees Offered
- Master of Science (Chemical Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)
Program Description
The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department of the Colorado School of Mines is a dynamic, exciting environment for research and higher education. Mines provides a rigorous educational experience where faculty and top-notch students work together on meaningful research with far-reaching societal applications. Departmental research areas include hydrates, renewable energy, soft materials, biomedical devices, thin-film materials, simulation and modeling. Visit our website for additional information about our graduate program. http://chemeng.mines.edu/
Program Requirements
See Required Curriculum below.
Prerequisites
The program outlined here assumes that the candidate for an advanced degree has a background in chemistry, mathematics, and physics equivalent to that required for the BS degree in Chemical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Undergraduate course deficiencies must be removed prior to enrollment in graduate coursework.
The essential undergraduate courses include:
| CHEN201 | MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES | 3.0 |
| CHEN307 | FLUID MECHANICS | 3.0 |
| CHEN308 | HEAT TRANSFER | 3.0 |
| CHEN357 | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS | 3.0 |
| CHEN375 | MASS TRANSFER | 3.0 |
| CHEN418 | KINETICS AND REACTION ENGINEERING | 3.0 |
| Total Hours | 18.0 | |
Required Curriculum
Master of Science Program
Master of Science (with Thesis)
Students entering the Master of Science (with thesis) program with an acceptable undergraduate degree in chemical engineering are required to take a minimum of 18 semester hours of coursework. All students must complete:
| Chemical Engineering core graduate courses | ||
| CHEN509 | ADVANCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS | 3.0 |
| CHEN516 | TRANSPORT PHENOMENA | 3.0 |
| CHEN518 | REACTION KINETICS AND CATALYSIS | 3.0 |
| CHEN568 | INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH | 3.0 |
| CHEN707 | GRADUATE THESIS/DISSERTATION RESEARCH CREDIT | 6 |
| ELECT | Approved Coursework Electives | 6.0 |
| RESEARCH | Research Credits or Coursework | 6.0 |
| Total Hours | 30.0 | |
Students must take a minimum of 6 research credits, complete, and defend an acceptable Masters dissertation. Upon approval of the thesis committee, graduate credit may be earned for 400-level courses. Between coursework and research credits a student must earn a minimum of 30 total semester hours. Full-time Masters students must enroll in graduate colloquium (CHEN605) each semester.
Master of Science (non-thesis)
Students entering the Master of Science (non-thesis) program with an acceptable undergraduate degree in chemical engineering are required to take a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework. All students must complete:
| Chemical Engineering core graduate courses | ||
| CHEN509 | ADVANCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS | 3.0 |
| CHEN516 | TRANSPORT PHENOMENA | 3.0 |
| CHEN518 | REACTION KINETICS AND CATALYSIS | 3.0 |
| ELECT | Approved Electives | 21.0 |
| Total Hours | 30.0 | |
Students may complete an acceptable engineering report for up to 6 hours of academic credit. Upon approval of the thesis committee, graduate credit may be earned for selected 400-level courses. Full-time Masters students must enroll in graduate colloquium (CHEN605) each semester.
CSM undergraduates enrolled in the combined BS/MS degree program must meet the requirements described above for the MS portion of their degree (both thesis and non-thesis). Students accepted into the combined program may take graduate coursework and/or research credits as an undergraduate and have them applied to their MS degree.
Doctor of Philosophy Program
The course of study for the PhD degree consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework. All PhD students must complete:
| Core courses | ||
| CHEN509 | ADVANCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS | 3.0 |
| CHEN516 | TRANSPORT PHENOMENA | 3.0 |
| CHEN518 | REACTION KINETICS AND CATALYSIS | 3.0 |
| CHEN568 | INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH | 3.0 |
| CHEN6XX | 600-Level Coursework Electives | 6.0 |
| CHEN707 | Graduate Research Credit (up to 12 hours per semester) | 42.0 |
| ELECT | Approved Coursework Electives | 12.0 |
| Total Hours | 72.0 | |
In addition, students must complete and defend an acceptable Doctoral dissertation. Upon approval of the thesis committee, graduate credit may be earned for 400-level courses. Full-time PhD students must enroll in graduate colloquium (CHEN605) each semester.
Students in the PhD program are required to pass both a Qualifying Exam and the PhD Proposal Defense. After successful completion of 30 semester hours of coursework and completion of the PhD proposal defense, PhD candidates will be awarded a non-thesis Master of Science Degree. The additional requirements for the PhD program are described below.
PhD Qualifying Examination
The PhD qualifying examination will be offered twice each year, at the start and end of the Spring semester. All students who have entered the PhD program must take the qualifying examination at the first possible opportunity. However, a student must be in good academic standing (above 3.0 GPA) to take the qualifying exam. A student may retake the examination once if he/she fails the first time; however, the examination must be retaken at the next regularly scheduled examination time. Failure of the PhD qualifying examination does not disqualify a student for the MS degree, although failure may affect the student’s financial aid status.
The qualifying examination will cover the traditional areas of Chemical Engineering, and will consist of two sections: a written section and an oral section. The written section will contain 6 questions, 3 at the undergraduate level (covering fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer/material and energy balances) and 3 at the graduate level (covering applied transport, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics). The qualifying examination is open-book and students are free to use any reference books or course notes during the written examination. The oral examination will consist of a presentation by the student on a technical paper from the chemical engineering literature. Students will choose a paper in one of 4 areas (thermodynamics, kinetics, transport, and materials) from a list determined by the faculty. The student is required to present an oral critique of the paper of approximately 15- 20 minutes followed by questions from the faculty. Papers for the oral examination will be distributed well in advance of the oral portion of the exam so students have sufficient time to prepare their presentations.
PhD Proposal Defense
After passing the Qualifying Exam, all PhD candidates are required to prepare a detailed written proposal on the subject of their PhD research topic. An oral examination consisting of a defense of the thesis proposal must be completed within approximately one year of passing the Qualifying Examination. Written proposals must be submitted to the student’s thesis committee no later than one week prior to the scheduled oral examination.
Two negative votes from the doctoral committee members are required for failure of the PhD Proposal Defense. In the case of failure, one re-examination will be allowed upon petition to the Department Head. Failure to complete the PhD Proposal Defense within the allotted time without an approved postponement will result in failure. Under extenuating circumstances a student may postpone the exam with approval of the Graduate Affairs committee, based on the recommendation of the student’s thesis committee. In such cases, a student must submit a written request for postponement that describes the circumstances and proposes a new date. Requests for postponement must be presented to the thesis committee no later than 2 weeks before the end of the semester in which the exam would normally have been taken.
Courses
BELS525. MUSCULOSKELETAL BIOMECHANICS. 3.0 Hours.
(II) This course is intended to provide graduate engineering students with an introduction to musculoskeletal biomechanics. At the end of the semester, students should have a working knowledge of the special considerations necessary to apply engineering principles to the human body. The course will focus on the biomechanics of injury since understanding injury will require developing an understanding of normal biomechanics. Prerequisites: DCGN241 Statics, EGGN320 Mechanics of Materials, EGGN325/BELS325 Intro duction to Biomedical Engineering
(or instructor permission). 3 hours lecture; 3 semesterb hours.
BELS527. PROSTHETIC AND IMPLANT ENGINEERING. 3.0 Hours.
(I) Prosthetics and implants for the musculoskeletal and other systems of the human body are becoming increasingly sophisticated. From simple joint replacements to myoelectric limb replacements and functional electrical stimulation, the engineering opportunities continue to expand. This course builds on musculoskeletal biomechanics and other BELS courses to provide engineering students with an introduction to prosthetics and implants for the musculoskeletal system. At the end of the semester, students should have a working knowledge of the challenges and special considerations necessary to apply engineering principles
to augmentation or replacement in the musculoskeletal system. Prerequisites: Musculoskeletal Biomechanics (EGGN425/BELS425 or EGGN525/BELS525) 3 hours lecture;
3 semester hours.
BELS528. COMPUTATIONAL BIOMECHANICS. 1-3 Hour.
Computational Biomechanics provides and introduction to the application of computer simulation to solve some fundamental problems in biomechanics and bioengineering. Musculoskeletal mechanics, medical image reconstruction, hard and soft tissue modeling, joint mechanics, and inter-subject variability will be considered. An emphasis will be placed on understanding the limitations of the computer model as a predictive tool and the need for rigorous verification and validation of computational techniques. Clinical application of biomechanical modeling tools is highlighted and impact on patient quality of life is demonstrated. Prerequisite: EGGN413, EGGN325 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Fall odd years.
BELS530. BIOMEDICAL. 3.0 Hours.
(I) The acquisition, processing, and interpretation of biological signals presents many unique challenges to the Biomedical Engineer. This course is intended to provide students with the knowledge to understand, appreciate, and address these challenges. At the end of the semester, students should have a working knowledge of the special considerations necessary to gathering and analyzing biological signal data. Prerequisites: EGGN250 MEL I, DCGN381 Introduction to Electrical Circuits, Electronics, and Power, EGGN325/BELS325 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (or permission of instructor). 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
BELS541. BIOCHEMICAL TREATMENT PROCESSES. 3.0 Hours.
The analysis and design of biochemical processes used to transform pollutants are investigated in this course. Suspended growth, attached growth, and porous media systems will be analyzed. Common biochemical operations used for water, wastewater, and sludge treatment will be discussed. Biochemical systems for organic oxidation and fermentation and inorganic oxidation and reduction will be
presented. Prerequisites: ESGN504 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
BELS544. AQUATIC TOXICOLOGY. 3.0 Hours.
(II) An introduction to assessing the effects of toxic substances on aquatic organisms, communities, and ecosystems. Topics include general toxicological principles, water quality standards, quantitative structure-activity relationships, single species and community-level toxicity measures, regulatory issues, and
career opportunities. The course includes hands-on experience with toxicity testing and subsequent data reduction. Prerequisite: none. 2.5 hours lecture; 1 hour lab; 3 semester hours.
BELS545. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY. 3.0 Hours.
(II) Introduction to general concepts of ecology, biochemistry, and toxicology. The introductory material will provide a foundation for understanding why, and to what extent, a variety of products and by-products of advanced industrialized societies are toxic. Classes of substances to be examined include metals, coal, petroleum products, organic compounds, pesticides, radioactive materials, and others. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
BELS555. POLYMER AND COMPLEX FLUIDS COLLOQUIUM. 1.0 Hour.
The Polymer and Complex Fluids Group at the Colorado School of Mines combines expertise in the areas of flow and field based transport, intelligent design and synthesis as well as nanomaterials and nanotechnology. A wide range of research tools employed by the group includes characterization using rheology, scattering, microscopy, microfluidics and separations, synthesis of novel macromolecules as well as theory and simulation involving molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo approaches. The course will provide a mechanism for collaboration between faculty and students in this research area by providing presentations on topics including the expertise of the group and unpublished, ongoing campus research. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 3 hours.
BELS570. INTRO TO BIOCOMPATIBILITY. 3.0 Hours.
Material biocompatibility is a function of tissue/ implant mechanics, implant morphology and surface chemistry. The interaction of the physiologic environment
with a material is present at each of these levels, with subjects including material mechanical/structural matching to surrounding tissues, tissue responses to materials (inflammation, immune response), anabolic cellular responses and tissue
engineering of new tissues on scaffold materials. This course is intended for senior level undergraduates and first year graduate students. Prerequisites: BELS301 or equivalent, or Consent of Instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
BELS596. MOLECULAR ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY. 3.0 Hours.
(l) Applications of recombinant DNA technology to the development of enzymes and organisms used for environmentally friendly industrial purposes. Topics include genetic engineering technology, biocatalysis of industrial processes by extremozymes, dye synthesis, biodegradation of aromatic compounds and chlorinated solvents, biosynthesis of polymers and fuels, and agricultural
biotechnology. Prerequisite: introductory microbiology and organic chemistry or consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
BELS598. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1-6 Hour.
(I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only once. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
BELS599. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Hour.
(I, II) Individual research or special problem projects supervised by a faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: “Independent Study” form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit.
CHEN504. ADVANCED PROCESS ENGINEERING ECONOMICS. 3.0 Hours.
Advanced engineering economic principles applied to original and alternate investments. Analysis of chemical and petroleum processes relative to marketing and return on investments. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN505. NUMERICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 3.0 Hours.
Engineering applications of numerical methods. Numerical integration, solution of algebraic equations, matrix 54 Colorado School of Mines Graduate Bulletin 2011 2012 algebra, ordinary differential equations, and special emphasis on partial differential equations. Emphasis on application of numerical methods to chemical engineering problems which cannot be solved by analytical methods. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN507. APPLIED MATHEMATICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 3.0 Hours.
This course stresses the application of mathematics to problems drawn from chemical engineering fundamentals such as material and energy balances, transport phenomena and kinetics. Formulation and solution of ordinary and partial differential equations arising in chemical engi neering or related processes or operations are discussed. Mathematical approaches are restricted to analytical solutions or techniques for producing problems amenable to analytical solutions. Prerequisite: Undergraduate differential equations course; undergraduate chemical
engineering courses covering reaction kinetics, and heat, mass and momentum transfer. 3 hours lecture-discussion; 3 semester hours.
CHEN509. ADVANCED CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS. 3.0 Hours.
Extension and amplification of under graduate chemical engineering thermodynamics. Topics will include the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties of pure fluids and fluid mixtures, phase equilibria, and chemical reaction
equilibria. Prerequisite: ChEN357 or equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN513. SELECTED TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 1-3 Hour.
Selected topics chosen from special interests of instructor and students. Course may be repeated for credit on different topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 to 3 semester hours lecture/discussion; 1 to 3 semester hours.
CHEN516. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA. 3.0 Hours.
Principles of momentum, heat, and mass transport with applications to chemical and biological processes. Analytical methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations in chemical engineering with an emphasis on scaling and approximation techniques including singular and regular perturbation methods. Convective transport in the context of boundary layer theory and development of heat and mass transfer coefficients. Introduction to computational methods for solving coupled transport problems in irregular geometries. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours.
CHEN518. REACTION KINETICS AND CATALYSIS. 3.0 Hours.
Homogeneous and heterogeneous rate expressions. Fundamental theories of reaction rates. Analysis of rate data and complex reaction networks. Properties of solid catalysts. Mass and heat transfer with chemical reaction. Hetero geneous non-catalytic reactions. Prerequisite: ChEN418 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN524. COMPUTER-AIDED PROCESS SIMULATION. 3.0 Hours.
Advanced concepts in computer-aided process simulation are covered. Topics include optimization, heat exchanger networks, data regression analysis, and separations systems. Use of industry-standard process simulation software (Aspen Plus) is stressed. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester
hours.
CHEN535. INTERDISCIPLINARY MICROELECTRONICS PROCESSING LABORATORY. 3.0 Hours.
Application of science and engineering principles to the design, fabrication, and testing of microelectronic devices. Emphasis on specific unit operations and the interrelation among processing steps. Consent of instructor 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab; 3 semester hours.
CHEN550. MEMBRANE SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY. 3.0 Hours.
This course is an introduction to the fabrication, characteri zation, and application of synthetic membranes for gas and liquid separations. Industrial membrane processes such as reverse osmosis, filtration, pervaporation, and gas separations will be covered as well as new applications from the research literature. The course
will include lecture, experimental, and computational (molecular simulation) laboratory components. Prerequisites: ChEN375, ChEN430 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN555. POLYMER AND COMPLEX FLUIDS COLLOQUIUM. 1.0 Hour.
The Polymer and Complex Fluids Group at the Colorado School of Mines combines expertise in the areas of flow and field based transport, intelligent design and synthesis as well as nanomaterials and nanotechnology. A wide range of research tools employed by the group includes characterization using rheology, scattering, microscopy, microfluidics and separations, synthesis of novel macromolecules as well as theory and simulation involving molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo approaches. The course will provide a mechanism for collaboration between faculty and students in this research area by providing presentations on topics including the expertise of the group and unpublished, ongoing campus research.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 3 hours.
CHEN568. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH. 3.0 Hours.
Students will be expected to apply chemical engineering principles to critically analyze theoretical and experimental research results in the chemical engineering literature, placing it in the context of the related literature. Skills to be developed and discussed include oral presentations, technical writing, critical reviews, ethics, research documentation (the laboratory notebook), research funding, types of research, developing research, and problem solving. Students will use state-ofthe-
art tools to explore the literature and develop well-documented research proposals and presentations. Prerequisites: graduate student in Chemical and Biological Engineering in good standing or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours.
CHEN569. FUEL CELL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 3.0 Hours.
(I) Investigate fundamentals of fuel-cell operation and electrochemistry from a chemical-thermodynamics and materials- science perspective. Review types of fuel cells, fuel-processing requirements and approaches, and fuel-cell system integration. Examine current topics in fuel-cell science and technology. Fabricate and test operational fuel cells in the Colorado Fuel Cell Center. 3 credit hours.
CHEN570. INTRODUCTION TO MICROFLUIDICS. 3.0 Hours.
This course introduces the basic principles and applications of microfluidics systems. Concepts related to microscale fluid mechanics, transport, physics, and biology are presented. To gain familiarity with small-scale systems, students are provided with the opportunity to design, fabricate, and test a simple microfluColorado School of Mines Graduate Bulletin 2011–2012 55 idic device. Students will critically analyze the literature in this emerging field. Prerequisites: ChEN307 or equivalent or consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours.
CHEN580. NATURAL GAS HYDRATES. 3.0 Hours.
The purpose of this class is to learn about clathrate hydrates, using two of the instructor's books, (1) Clathrate Hydrates of Natural Gases, Third Edition (2008) co authored by C.A.Koh, and (2) Hydrate Engineering, (2000). Using a basis of these books, and accompanying programs, we have abundant resources to act as professionals who are always learning. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN584. FUNDAMENTALS OF CATALYSIS. 3.0 Hours.
The basic principles involved in the preparation, charac terization, testing and theory of heterogeneous and homo geneous catalysts are discussed. Topics include chemisorption, adsorption isotherms, diffusion, surface kinetics, promoters, poisons, catalyst theory and design, acid base catalysis and soluble transition metal complexes. Examples of important industrial applications are given. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 1-6 Hour.
Topical courses in chemical engineering of special interest. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
CHEN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Hour.
Individual research or special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department head, submission of “Independent Study” form to CSM Registrar. 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
CHEN604. TOPICAL RESEARCH SEMINARS. 1.0 Hour.
Lectures, reports, and discussions on current research in chemical engineering, usually related to the student’s thesis topic. Sections are operated independently and are directed toward different research topics. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture-discussion; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 3 hours.
CHEN605. COLLOQUIUM. 1.0 Hour.
Students will attend a series of lectures by speakers from industry, academia, and government. Primary emphasis will be on current research in chemical engineering and related disciplines, with secondary emphasis on ethical, philosophical, and career-related issues of importance to the chemical engineering profession. Prerequisite: Graduate status. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 10 hours.
CHEN608. ADVANCED TOPICS IN FLUID MECHANICS. 1-3 Hour.
Indepth analysis of selected topics in fluid mechanics with special emphasis on chemical engineering applications. Prerequisite: ChEN508 or consent of instructor. 1 to 3 hours lecturediscussion; 1 to 3 semester hours.
CHEN609. ADVANCED TOPICS IN THERMODYNAMICS. 1-3 Hour.
Advanced study of thermodynamic theory and application of thermodynamic principles. Possible topics include stability, critical phenomena, chemical thermodynamics, thermodynamics of polymer solutions and thermodynamics of aqueous and ionic solutions. Prerequisite: consent of in structor. 1 to 3 semester
hours.
CHEN610. APPLIED STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS. 3.0 Hours.
Principles of relating behavior to microscopic properties. Topics include element of probability, ensemble theory, appli cation to gases and solids, distribution theories of fluids, and transport properties. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN625. MOLECULAR SIMULATION. 3.0 Hours.
Principles and practice of modern computer simulation techniques used to understand solids, liquids, and gases. Review of the statistical foundation of thermodynamics followed by indepth discussion of Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics techniques. Discussion of intermolecular potentials, extended ensembles, and mathematical algorithms used in molecular simulations. Prerequisites: ChEN509 or equivalent, ChEN610 or equivalent recommended. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
CHEN690. SUPERVISED TEACHING OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 2.0 Hours.
Individual participation in teaching activities. Discussion, problem review and development, guidance of laboratory experiments, course development, supervised practice teaching. Course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, appointment as a graduate student instructor, or consent of instructor. 6 to 10 hours supervised teaching; 2 semester hours.
CHEN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. 1-6 Hour.
Topical courses in chemical engineering of special interest. Prerequisite: consent of instructor; 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.
CHEN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Hour.
Individual research or special problem projects. Topics, content, and credit hours to be agreed upon by student and supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department head, submission of “Independent Study” form to CSM Registrar. 1 to 6 semester hours. Repeatable for credit.
SYGN600. COLLEGE TEACHING. 2.0 Hours.
This course is designed for graduate students planning careers in academia and focuses on principles of learning and teaching in a college setting; methods to foster and assess higher order thinking; and effective design, delivery and assessment of college courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.
Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Engineering
Anthony M. Dean, W.K. Coors Distinguished Professor
Professors
John R. Dorgan
Carolyn A. Koh
David W.M. Marr, Department Head
Ronald L. Miller
J. Douglas Way
Colin A. Wolden, Weaver Distinguished Professor
David T.W. Wu (also Chemistry)
Associate Professors
Sumit Agarwal
Andrew M. Herring
Matthew W. Liberatore
Assistant Professors
Melissa D. Krebs
C. Mark Maupin
Keith B. Neeves
Amadeau K. Sum
Ning Wu
Teaching Professor
Hugh King
Teaching Associate Professors
Jason C. Ganley
Tracy Q. Gardner, Assistant Department Head
Rachel Morrish
Cynthia Norrgran
Paul D. Ogg
John M. Persichetti
Judith N. Schoonmaker
Research Associate Professor
Angel Abbud-Madrid
Adjunct Faculty
David Gill
John Jechura
Sarah M. Ryan
Professors Emeriti
Robert M. Baldwin
Annette L. Bunge
James F. Ely, University Professor Emeritus
James H. Gary
John O. Golden
Arthur J. Kidnay
J. Thomas McKinnon
E. Dendy Sloan, Jr. , University Professor Emeritus
Victor F. Yesavage