All programs are designed to fulfill the expectations of the Profile of the Colorado School of Mines Graduate in accordance with the mission and goals of the School. To enable this, the curriculum is made up of a common core, twelve undergraduate degree granting programs, and a variety of support and special programs. Each degree granting program has an additional set of goals which focus on the technical and professional expectations of that program. The common core and the degree granting programs are coupled through course sequences in mathematics and the basic sciences, in specialty topics in science and/or engineering, in humanities and the social sciences, and in design. Further linkage is achieved through a core course sequence which addresses system interactions among phenomena in the natural world, the engineered world, and the human world.

Through the alignment of the curriculum to these institutional goals and to the additional degree-granting program goals, all engineering programs are positioned for accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, and science programs are positioned for approval by their relevant societies, in particular the American Chemical Society for the Chemistry program.

Course Numbering

Numbering of Courses:

Course numbering is based on the content of material presented in courses.

Course Numbering:

Material	Level	Division
100-199	Freshman level	Lower division
200-299	Sophomore level	Lower division
300-399	Junior level	Upper division
400-499	Senior level	Upper division
500-699	Graduate level
Over 700	Graduate Research or Thesis level

Overview: Core & Distributed Course Requirements

Core & distributed course requirements for Bachelor of Science degrees are comprised of the four following groups:

1. Core Curriculum - Students in all degree options (majors) are required to complete all course requirements listed in this group.
2. Distributed Humanities and Social Sciences Requirement - Students in all degree options (majors) must complete this requirement.
3. Distributed Science Requirement - Students in all degree options (majors) are required to complete a minimum of three out of five courses from this list. For some majors the three courses are prescribed, while other majors leave the choices to the student. See the DSR chart to determine the requirements for your particular major program.
4. Distributed Engineering Requirement - Students pursuing an engineering-based degree are required to complete the courses in this list. However, each engineering program will place the courses in the sophomore year or later based on the flow of the particular program. These are not considered freshman year courses.

1) The Core Curriculum

Core requirements are applicable to all undergraduate students:

In Mathematics and the Basic Sciences
MATH111	CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I	4.0
MATH112	CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II	4.0
MATH213	CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS III	4.0
MATH225	DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS *	3.0
CHGN121	PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I	4.0
PHGN100	PHYSICS I - MECHANICS	4.5
In Design
EPIC151	DESIGN (EPICS) I	3
In Systems
SYGN200	HUMAN SYSTEMS	3.0
In Humanities and the Social Sciences
LAIS100	NATURE AND HUMAN VALUES	4.0
EBGN201	PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS	3.0
In Physical Education (four separate semesters including the following) **
PAGN101	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	0.5
PAGN102	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	0.5
PAGN2XX	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	0.5
PAGN2XX	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	0.5
In Freshman Orientation and Success
CSM101	FRESHMAN SUCCESS SEMINAR	0.5
Free electives ***
Total Hours		39.0

*	2 semester hours in Differential Equations for Geological Engineering majors.
**	A minimum of 2 credit hours. Neither PAGN101 nor PAGN102 may be repeated for credit. See the Physical Education and Athletics section for specifics.
***	A minimum of 9 hours are included within each degree granting program. With the exception of the restrictions mentioned below, the choice of free elective courses to satisfy degree requirements is unlimited. The restrictions are: The choice must not be in conflict with any Graduation Requirements. Free electives to satisfy degree requirements may not exceed three semester hours in activity courses such as band, chorus, studio art, physical education, and athletics courses combined.

2) Distributed Humanities and Social Science Requirement

DHSS Requirements are applicable to all undergraduate students:

Two courses from the approved list of requirements *		6.0
At least one course at the 400-level from approved list of requirements *		3.0
Total Hours		9.0

*	See the approved list in the Liberal Arts and International Studies section of this Bulletin.

3) Distributed Science Requirement

DS Requirements are applicable to all undergraduate students:

Complete a minimum of three of the five courses listed according to your major requirements on the following chart: (REQ = Required, CHOICE = Student's Choice, NA = Not allowed)

4) Distributed Engineering Requirement (see major program listing)

DE Requirements are applicable to undergraduate students in engineering disciplines as specified by the major program. See Department and Division program descriptions in this Bulletin for specific courses required.

EPIC251	DESIGN (EPICS) II (Required by all ABET accredited engineering degree programs.)	3.0
One of the following Thermodynamics courses may be required:		3.0
DCGN209	DIST CORE THERMO
DCGN210	INTRO TO ENG THERMODYNAMICS
EGGN371	THERMODYNAMICS I
DCGN241	DIST CORE - STATICS	3
EGGN281	INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND POWER	3
Total Hours		12.0

The Freshman Year

Freshmen in all programs normally take similar subjects, as listed below:

subject code** and course number

Freshman
Fall		lec	lab	sem.hrs
CHGN121	PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I	3.0	3.0	4
MATH111	CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I	4.0		4
EBGN201	PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS*	3.0		3
LAIS100	NATURE AND HUMAN VALUES*	4.0		4
CSM101	FRESHMAN SUCCESS SEMINAR	0.5		0.5
PAGN101	PHYSICAL EDUCATION		0.5	0.5
16.0
Spring		lec	lab	sem.hrs
MATH112	CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II	4.0		4
EPIC151	DESIGN (EPICS) I*	2.0	3.0	3
PHGN100	PHYSICS I - MECHANICS	3.5	3.0	4.5
PAGN102	PHYSICAL EDUCATION		2.0	0.5
Distributed Science Course*				4.0
16.0
Total Hours: 32.0

*

For scheduling purposes, registration in combinations of SYGN101, BELS101, LAIS100, EBGN201, and EPIC151 will vary between the fall and spring semesters. Students admitted with acceptable advanced placement credits will be registered in accordance with their advanced placement status.

**

Key to Subject Codes ChEN Chemical Engineering CHGC Geochemistry CHGN Chemistry CSCI Computer Science DCGN Core Science and Engineering Fundamentals EBGN Economics and Business EGES Engineering Systems (Engineering) EGGN Engineering ENGY Energy EPIC EPICS ESGN Environmental Science and Engineering GEGN Geological Engineering GEGX Geochemical Exploration (Geology) GEOC Oceanography (Geology) GEOL Geology GOGN Geo-Engineering (Mining) GPGN Geophysical Engineering HNRS Honors Program LAIS Liberal Arts & International Studies LICM Communication LIFL Foreign Languages LIMU Band; Choir MATH Mathematics MNGN Mining Engineering MSGN Military Science MTGN Metallurgical & Materials Engr’ng NUGN Nuclear Engineering PAGN Physical Education and Athletics PEGN Petroleum Engineering PHGN Physics SYGN Core sequence in Systems

The Sophomore Year

Requirements for the sophomore year are listed within each degree granting program. Continuing requirements for satisfying the core are met in the sophomore, junior and senior years. It is advantageous, but not essential, that students select one of the undergraduate degree programs early in the sophomore year.

Curriculum Changes

In accordance with the statement on Curriculum Changes, the Colorado School of Mines makes improvements in its curriculum from time to time. To confirm that they are progressing according to the requirements of the curriculum, students should consult their academic advisors on a regular basis and should carefully consult any Bulletin Addenda that may be published.

Core & Distributed Course Requirements - Course Descriptions

1) Core Curriculum Mathematics and the Basic Sciences

Chemistry

CHGN121. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I (I, II) Study of matter and energy based on atomic structure, correlation of properties of elements with position in periodic chart, chemical bonding, geometry of molecules, phase changes, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, gas laws, and thermochemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. Approved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer. Equivalency for GT-SC1.

Mathematics

MATH111. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS I (I, II, S) First course in the calculus sequence, including elements of plane geometry. Functions, limits, continuity, derivatives and their application. Definite and indefinite integrals; Prerequisite: precalculus. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours. Approved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer. Equivalency for GT-MA1.

MATH112. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II (I, II, S) Vectors, applications and techniques of integration, infinite series, and an introduction to multivariate functions and surfaces. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH111. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours. Approved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer. Equivalency for GT-MA1.

MATH113. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II - SHORT FORM (I, II) This is a bridge course for entering freshmen and new transfer students to CSM who have either a score of 5 on the BC AP Calculus exam or who have taken an appropriate Calculus II course at another institution (determined by a departmental review of course materials). Two, three and n-dimensional space, vectors, curves and surfaces in 3-dimensional space, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, and applications of these topics. Prerequisites: Consent of Department. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.

MATH122. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II HONORS (I) Same topics as those covered in MATH112 but with additional material and problems. Prerequisite: Consent of Department. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours.

MATH213. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS III (I, II, S) Multivariable calculus, including partial derivatives, multiple integration, and vector calculus. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH112 or MATH122. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours. Approved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer. Equivalency for GT-MA1.

MATH214. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTIST AND ENGINEERS III - SHORT FORM (I, II) This is a bridge course for entering freshmen and new transfer students to CSM who have taken an appropriate Calculus III course at another institution (determined by a departmental review of course materials). Vector Calculus including line and surface integrals with applications to work and flux, Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem and the Divergence Theorem. Prerequisites: Consent of Department. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour.

MATH222. INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS FOR GEOLOGISTS & GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERS (II). An introduction to differential equations with a special emphasis on problems in the earth related fields. Topics include first and second order ordinary differential equations, Laplace Transforms, and applications relevant to the earth related fields. Prerequisites: MATH213 or MATH223 or MATH224. Student must also be a declared major in Geology and Geological Engineering. 2 hours lecture; 2 semester hours.

Note: Only one of MATH222 and MATH225 can be counted toward graduation. Any student who completes MATH222 and then changes majors out of Geology and Geological Engineering will be expected to complete MATH225 to meet graduation requirements. (In this case, MATH222 cannot be counted toward graduation in any manner - even as a free elective.)

MATH223. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS III HONORS (II) Same topics as those covered in MATH213 but with additional material and problems. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH122. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours.

MATH224. CALCULUS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS III HONORS(AP) (I) Early introduction of vectors, linear algebra, multivariable calculus. Vector fields, line and surface integrals. Prerequisite: Consent of Department. 4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours.

MATH225. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (I, II, S) Classical techniques for first and higher order equations and systems of equations. Laplace transforms. Phase plane and stability analysis of non-linear equations and systems. Applications to physics, mechanics, electrical engineering, and environmental sciences. May not also receive credit for MATH222. Prerequisite: MATH213, MATH223 or MATH224. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

MATH235. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS HONORS (II) Same topics as those covered in MATH315 but with additional material and problems. Prerequisite: Consent of Department. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

Physics

PHGN100. PHYSICS I - MECHANICS (I, II, S) A first course in physics covering the basic principles of mechanics using vectors and calculus. The course consists of a fundamental treatment of the concepts and applications of kinematics and dynamics of particles and systems of particles, including Newton’s laws, energy and momentum, rotation, oscillations, and waves. Prerequisite: MATH111 and concurrent enrollment in MATH112/122 or consent of instructor. 2 hours lecture; 4 hours studio; 4.5 semester hours. Approved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education transfer. Equivalency for GT-SC1.

Design

Engineering Practices Introductory Course Sequence (EPICS)

EPIC151 Design EPICS I (I,II,S). Design EPICS I introduces students to a design process that includes open-ended problem solving and teamwork integrated with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize graphical visualization and production of clear and coherent graphical images, charts, and drawings. Teams assess engineering ethics, group dynamics and time management with respect to decision-making. The course emphasizes written technical communications and introduces oral presentations. 3 semester hours.

EPIC155. EPICS I Graphics (I,II). Instruction and practice in mechanical sketching and computer-aided drafting methods. Specific lessons include perspective sketching, geometric construction, isometric and orthographic views, dimensions, and sections. Homework is assigned weekly. Each unit culminates in one in-class proficiency examination or extended written assignment, plus one capstone design portfolio. Pre-requisites: permission of the EPICS Program Director. 1hour lecture, 1 hour laboratory, 1 semester hour.

Note: Completion of this course in lieu of EPIC 151 is by permission only and does not alter total hours required for completion of the degree.

Systems

SYGN200. HUMAN SYSTEMS (I, II) This course in the CSM core curriculum articulates with LAIS100: Nature and Human Values and with the other systems courses. Human Systems is an interdisciplinary historical examination of key systems created by humans - namely, political, economic, social, and cultural institutions - as they have evolved world-wide from the inception of the modern era (ca. 1500) to the present. This course embodies an elaboration of these human systems as introduced in their environmental context in Nature and Human Values and will reference themes and issues explored therein. It also demonstrates the cross-disciplinary applicability of the “systems” concept. Assignments will give students continued practice in writing. Prerequisite: LAIS100. 3 semester hours.

Humanities and the Social Sciences

EBGN201. PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS-(I,II,S) Introduction to microeconomics and macroeconomics. This course focuses on applying the economic way of thinking and basic tools of economic analysis. Economic effects of public policies. Analysis of markets for goods, services and resources. Tools of cost-benefit analysis. Measures of overall economic activity. Determinants of economic growth. Monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisites: None. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

LAIS100. NATURE AND HUMAN VALUES (NHV) Nature and Human Values will focus on diverse views and critical questions concerning traditional and contemporary issues linking the quality of human life and Nature, and their interdependence. The course will examine various disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches regarding two major questions: 1) How has Nature affected the quality of human life and the formulation of human values and ethics? (2) How have human actions, values, and ethics affected Nature? These issues will use cases and examples taken from across time and cultures. Themes will include but are not limited to population, natural resources, stewardship of the Earth, and the future of human society. This is a writing-intensive course that will provide instruction and practice in expository writing, using the disciplines and perspectives of the Humanities and Social Sciences. 4 hours lecture/seminar; 4 semester hours.

Physical Education

PAGN101. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (I) (Required) A general overview of life fitness basics which includes exposure to educational units of Nutrition, Stress Management, Drug and Alcohol Awareness. Instruction in Fitness units provides the student an opportunity for learning and the beginning basics for a healthy life style.

PAGN102. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (II) (Required) Sections in physical fitness and team sports, relating to personal health and wellness activities. Prerequisite: PAGN101 or consent of the Department Head. See Physical Education and Athletics section toward the end of the Bulletin for available 200-level courses.

Freshman Orientation and Success

CSM101. FIRST-YEAR ADVISING AND MENTORING PROGRAM is a "college transition" course, taught in small groups. Emphasis is placed on fostering connectedness to CSM, developing an appreciation of the value of a Mines education, and learning the techniques and University resources that will allow freshmen to develop to their fullest potential at CSM. Course Objectives: Become an integrated member of the CSM community; explore, select and connect with an academic major; and develop as a person and a student. 9 meetings during semester; 0.5 semester hours.

2) Distributed Humanities and Social Science Requirement

See Liberal Arts and International Studies section for the list of approved courses and the associated course descriptions.

3) Distributed Science Requirement

BELS101 BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (I,II) This course presents the basic principles and properties of biological and environmental systems. It considers the chemistry of life and the structure and function of cells and organisms. Concepts related to physiology, energetics, and genetics are introduced. The fundamentals of environmental science are presented and we consider how organisms interact with each other and with their environment and discuss the possibilities and problems of these interactions. Basic engineering principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, mass balance, transport phenomena and material science are presented and applied to biological systems. 4 semester hours

CHGN122. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II (I, II, S) Continuation of CHGN121 concentrating on chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic nomenclature, and chemical equilibrium (acid-base, solubility, complexation, and redox). Laboratory experiments emphasizing quantitative chemical measurements. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CHGN121. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab, 4 semester hours.

CSCI101. INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (I, II, S) An introductory course to the building blocks of Computer Science. Topics include conventional computer hardware, data representation, the role of operating systems and networks in modern computing, algorithm design, large databases, SQL, and security. A popular procedural programming language will be learned by students and programming assignments will explore ideas in algorithm runtimes, computer simulation, computational techniques in optimization problems, client-server communications, encryption, and database queries. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

PHGN200. PHYSICS II-ELECTROMAGNETISM AND OPTICS (I, II, S) Continuation of PHGN100. Introduction to the fundamental laws and concepts of electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic devices, electromagnetic behavior of materials, applications to simple circuits, electromagnetic radiation, and an introduction to optical phenomena. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in PHGN100, concurrent enrollment in MATH213/223. 2 hours lecture; 4 hours studio; 4.5 semester hours.

SYGN101. EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS (I, II, S) Fundamental concepts concerning the nature, composition and evolution of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere of the earth integrating the basic sciences of chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics. Understanding of anthropological interactions with the natural systems, and related discussions on cycling of energy and mass, global warming, natural hazards, land use, mitigation of environmental problems such as toxic waste disposal, exploitation and conservation of energy, mineral and agricultural resources, proper use of water resources, biodiversity and construction. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours.

4) Distributed Engineering Requirement

DCGN209. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS (I, II, S) Introduction to the fundamental principles of classical thermodynamics, with particular emphasis on chemical and phase equilibria. Volume- temperature-pressure relationships for solids, liquids, and gases; ideal and non-ideal gases. Introduction to kinetic-molecular theory of ideal gases and the Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions. Work, heat, and application of the First Law to closed systems, including chemical reactions. Entropy and the Second and Third Laws; Gibbs Free Energy. Chemical equilibrium and the equilibrium constant; introduction to activities & fugacities. One- and two-component phase diagrams; Gibbs Phase Rule. Prerequisites: CHGN121, CHGN124, MATH111, MATH112, PHGN100. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Students with credit in DCGN210 may not also receive credit in DCGN209.

DCGN210. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS (I, II) Introduction to the fundamental principles of classical engineering thermodynamics. Application of mass and energy balances to closed and open systems including systems undergoing transient processes. Entropy generation and the second law of thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Introduction to phase equilibrium and chemical reaction equilibria. Ideal solution behavior. Prerequisites: CHGN121, CHGN124, MATH111, MATH112, PHGN100. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Students with credit in DCGN209 may not also receive credit in DCGN210.

DCGN241. STATICS (I, II, S) Forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, centroids and second moments of areas, volumes and masses, hydrostatics, friction, virtual work. Applications of vector algebra to structures. Prerequisite: PHGN100 and credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH112. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

EGGN371. THERMODYNAMICS I (I, II, S)  A comprehensive treatment of thermodynamics from a mechanical engineering point of view. Thermodynamic properties of substances inclusive of phase diagrams, equations of state, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, and ideal gases. Principles of conservation of mass and energy for steady-state and transient analyses. First and Second Law of thermodynamics, heat engines, and thermodynamic efficiencies. Application of fundamental principles with an emphasis on refrigeration and power cycles. Prerequisite: MATH213/223. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

EGGN281. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS, ELECTRONICS AND POWER (I, II, S) This course provides an engineering science analysis of electrical circuits. DC and single-phase AC networks are presented. Transient analysis of RC, RL, and RLC circuits is studied as is the analysis of circuits in sinusoidal steady-state using phasor concepts. The following topics are included: DC and single-phase AC circuit analysis, current and charge relationships. Ohm’s Law, resistors, inductors, capacitors, equivalent resistance and impedance, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Thévenin and Norton equivalent circuits, superposition and source transformation, power and energy, maximum power transfer, first order transient response, algebra of complex numbers, phasor representation, time domain and frequency domain concepts, and ideal transformers. The course features PSPICE, a commercial circuit analysis software package. Prerequisite: PHGN200. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.

Beginning Fall 2011, EPIC2xx courses can be taken in lieu of EPIC251, subject to approval by academic departments granting ABET-accredited engineering degrees. These courses adhere to the Design EPICS II learning objectives, which are described for each course.

EPIC251 Design EPICS II (I,II,S). Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communications with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. Teams analyze team dynamics through weekly team meetings and progress reports. The course emphasizes oral presentations and builds on written communications techniques introduced in Design EPICS I Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC252 Leadership in Global Design EPICS II (I,II). EPIC252 can be taken in place of EPIC251. Students integrate teamwork, communications, computer software applications and project management skills to solve engineering problems, and the deliverables are equivalent to those for EPICS 251. In addition, students examine the global nature of modern engineering design by combining a project of global interest with an emphasis on leadership and communications skills across a variety of cultures. To support these objectives, students conduct research in the effect of international influences and cultural diversity on the acceptance and implementation of their design solutions. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 4 semester hours.

EPIC261 – GIS (I,II): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. EPICS261 – EPICS II GIS incorporates instruction and practice in ArcView, a geographic information system software package, to enable students to capture, manage, analyze and display geographic information in maps, charts or tables, with projects that depend on GIS for their design solutions. Recent projects involving the use of GIS include campus emergency management and room usage maps, groundwater testing well analysis and reporting for the Colorado Department of Agriculture and trail maps for the Foothills Recreation District. Students interested in Petroleum Engineering, or another major where GIS is used, should consider registering for this section. Geology and Geological Engineering students are directed to register for EPIC264 – EPICS II Geology GIS, which is a different course. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC262-AUTOCAD (I,II): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently.  AutoCAD incorporates semester-long instruction and practice in AutoCAD computer-aided drawing, with projects involving the use of AutoCAD in design solutions. Recent projects include remodeling plans for the Ford Building, a solar tree house education center, an environmentally sustainable house, and new structural designs for use in Haiti following the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Students in the Civil Engineering specialty in Engineering, the Environmental Engineering specialty in Engineering, or Mining Engineering, should consider registering for this course. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC263 – DRILLING ENGINEERING (S): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. This course implements the design process with drilling technology and automated drilling processes to solve multidisciplinary drilling project issues. Based on the project conditions set by the client, various alternatives and configurations are possible to meet the project objectives. Teams select and build a body of evidence to market their most desirable alternatives. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC264 – GEOLOGY GIS(II): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. There are typically eight geology-based projects in the course, based on the needs of multiple outside clients. Many of the course deliverables are maps with associated data sets. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC265 – BIOCHEMICAL PROCESSES (I,II): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. This course emphasizes steady-state design in biochemical production processes and provides exposure to information about various manufacturing and research segments. Projects are selected to represent real-world biochemical engineering problems in biofuels, food sciences and pharmaceuticals, wherein creative and critical thinking skills are necessary. These projects may often involve computer-based optimization to obtain a solution. Students are exposed to the range of core engineering computation skills that are utilized in both the chemical and biochemical engineering disciplines, and subsequently employ these skills to their design projects. This approach also integrates the content of future courses with the application of engineering design. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC266 – CHEMICAL PROCESSES (I, II): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. This course emphasizes steady-state design in chemical production processes and provides exposure to information about various manufacturing and research segments. Projects are selected to represent real-world chemical engineering problems in the energy sectors, chemicals and environmental stewardship, wherein creative and critical thinking skills are necessary. These projects may often involve computer-based optimization to obtain a solution. Students are exposed to the range of core engineering computation skills that are utilized in both the chemical and biochemical engineering disciplines, and subsequently employ these skills to their design projects. This approach also integrates the content of future courses with the application of engineering design. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC267 – CIVIL ENGINEERING (II): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.

EPIC268 – GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING (II): Design EPICS II builds on the design process introduced in Design EPICS I, which focuses on open-ended problem solving in which students integrate teamwork and communication with the use of computer software as tools to solve engineering problems. Computer applications emphasize information acquisition and processing based on knowing what new information is necessary to solve a problem and where to find the information efficiently. Students work on projects from the geophysical engineering practice in which they analyze (process, model, visualize) data. In their projects, students encounter limitations and uncertainties in data and learn quantitative means for handling them. They learn how to analyze errors in data, and their effects on data interpretation and decision making. Prerequisite: EPIC151. 3 semester hours.