| Course |
Title |
Changes |
Actions |
| CHEM 1081 |
Chemistry for the Life Sciences I |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Requirement this course
fulfills: |
New:
PHYS Physical Sciences
|
|
completed
2017-09-28 |
| CHEM 4101 |
Modern Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Basic electronic, optical,
computer technologies in design of chemical instrumentation. Advanced topics in
spectroscopy (e.g., FT-nmr, FT-IR, atomic absorption/emission).
Electrochemistry. Mass spectrometry. prereq: 2101, 2111
Old:
Basic electronic, optical,
computer technologies in design of chemical instrumentation. Advanced topics in
spectroscopy (e.g., FT-nmr, FT-IR, atomic absorption/emission).
Electrochemistry. Mass spectrometry. prereq: 2101, 2111, 4501
|
|
completed
2017-09-28 |
| CHEM 4111W |
Modern Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Lab |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Instrumental techniques,
including spectroscopic methods, electrochemical methods, and analysis based on
separation. Use of computers in data collection and reduction. prereq: 4101 or
concurrent registration is required (or allowed)
Old:
Instrumental techniques,
including spectroscopic methods, electrochemical methods, and analysis based on
separation. Use of computers in data collection and reduction.
|
|
completed
2017-09-28 |
| IE 5080 |
Topics in Industrial Engineering |
add spring 2018 topic: Introduction to Network Science
|
completed
2017-10-4 |
| AEM 4371 |
Helicopter Aerodynamics |
inactive |
completed
2017-10-10 |
| AEM 5495 |
Topics in Aerospace Systems |
inactive |
completed
2017-10-10 |
| CSCI 5980 |
Special Topics in Computer Science |
Add spring 2018 topic: 3D Computer Vision
Add spring
2018 topic: Social Network Analysis |
completed
2017-10-23 |
| ME 3080 |
Topics in Mechanical Engineering |
:Add spring 2018 topic: Design for Life: Water in Tanzania
|
completed
2017-10-27 |
| HSCI 4060 |
Special Topics in History of Technology |
Add spring 2018 topic: (Un)Natural Disasters |
completed
2017-10-27 |
| ME 3324 |
Introduction to Thermal Science |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Thermodynamics, heat transfer.
Thermal properties of substances. First/second laws of thermodynamics.
Steady/unsteady heat conduction. Thermal resistance concept. Convection heat
transfer. Radiative heat transfer between solid surfaces. Boiling/condensation
heat transfer. prereq: Chem 1061, Chem 1065, Math 2243 or Math 2373, Phys 1301,
[CSE student]
Old:
Thermodynamics, heat transfer.
Thermal properties of substances. First/second laws of thermodynamics.
Steady/unsteady heat conduction. Thermal resistance concept. Convection heat
transfer. Radiative heat transfer between solid surfaces. Boiling/condensation
heat transfer. prereq: Chem 1021, Math 2243, Phys 1301, [CSE student or COAFES
pre-BAE major] |
| Instructor Contact Hours: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
000021 - College of Science and
Engineering student
Old:
000896 - CSE student or CFANS
pre-BAE major |
|
completed
2017-10-31 |
| ME 3333 |
Heat Transfer |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
ME upper division student, ME
3332
Old:
000417 - ME upper division
student |
|
completed
2017-10-31 |
| ME 4031W |
Basic Mechanical Measurements Laboratory |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Experimental methods,
statistical estimates of experimental uncertainty, calibration, signal
conditioning, selected transducers for mechanical measurements, data
acquisition/processing. Temperature, pressure, humidity, stress-strain, force,
velocity, flow/radiative properties. prereq: IE 3521, ME 3331, upper div
ME
Old:
Experimental methods,
statistical estimates of experimental uncertainty, calibration, signal
conditioning, selected transducers for mechanical measurements, data
acquisition/processing. Temperature, pressure, humidity, stress-strain, force,
velocity, flow/radiative properties. prereq: IE 4521, upper div ME
|
|
completed
2017-10-31 |
| ME 5286 |
Robotics |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
The course deals with two major
components: robot manipulators (more commonly known as the robot arm) and image
processing. Lecture topics covered under robot manipulators include their
forward and inverse kinematics, the mathematics of homogeneous transformations
and coordinate frames, the Jacobian and velocity control, task programming,
computational issues related to robot control, determining path trajectories,
reaction forces, manipulator dynamics and control. Topics under computer vision
include: image sensors, digitization, preprocessing, thresholding, edge
detection, segmentation, feature extraction, and classification techniques. A
weekly 2 hr. laboratory lasting for 8-9 weeks, will provide students with
practical experience using and programming robots; students will work in pairs
and perform a series of experiments using a collaborative robot. prereq: [3281
or equiv], [upper div ME or AEM or CSci or grad student]
Old:
Manipulator forward/inverse
kinematics, homogeneous transformations, coordinate frames, Jacobian/velocity
control, task primitives/programming, computational issues. Determining path
trajectories. Reaction forces, manipulator dynamics/control. Vehicle
kinematics, dynamics, and guidance. Lab project demonstrates concepts. prereq:
[3281 or equiv], [upper div ME or AEM or CSci or grad student]
|
|
completed
2017-10-31 |
| ME 5344 |
Thermodynamics of Fluid Flow With Applications |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Conservation of mass, momentum,
energy. Relevant thermodynamic properties. Nozzles, diffusers, thrust
producers, shocks. Fluid-wall frictional interactions. Wall heat transfer,
internal heat release. Temperature recovery. Mass addition. Chemical
thermodynamics/applications. prereq: ME 3333, CSE upper div or grad
student
Old:
Conservation of mass, momentum,
energy. Relevant thermodynamic properties. Nozzles, diffusers, thrust
producers, shocks. Fluid-wall frictional interactions. Wall heat transfer,
internal heat release. Temperature recovery. Mass addition. Chemical
thermodynamics/applications. prereq: 3333, CSE upper div or grad student
|
| CCE Catalog Description: |
Old:
Only include CCE Catalog
Description in CCE Catalog. Conservation of mass, momentum, and energy for
compressible gas flows. Relevant thermodynamic properties. Nozzles, diffusers,
thrust producers, and shocks. Fluid-wall frictional interactions. Wall heat
transfer and internal heat release. Temperature recovery. Mass addition.
Chemical thermodynamics and applications. |
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
003870 - ME 3333, CSE upper div
or grad student
Old:
003869 - ME 3221, ME upper
division or grad student |
|
completed
2017-10-31 |
| CHEM 1082 |
Chemistry for the Life Sciences II |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
CHEM 1081, CHEM 1065
Old:
009307 - Chem 1081, Chem 1065.
&Chem 1086, CBS ugrd |
|
completed
2017-10-31 |
| ESCI 5980 |
Current Topics in Earth Sciences |
Add spring 2018 topics Geothermal Systems and Processes
Seminar in Glaciology |
completed
2017-11-2 |
| MOT 4020 |
Leading Breakthrough Technology Innovation |
add spring 2018 topic: Leading Breakthrough Technology
Innovation |
completed
2017-11-7 |
| CSE 1411, 1413 |
|
Deactivate |
completed
2017-11-10 |
| CSE 2096 |
Field Study; Internship, Industrial Assignment |
Deactivate |
completed
2017-11-13 |
| CSE 1012 |
Project-based Inquiry |
| Add Consent Requirement: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
004538 - CSE 1001 &
Freshman 2nd term
|
|
completed
2017-11-17 |
| CHEM 4223W |
Polymer Laboratory |
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
Old:
009935 - Chem major,
Chem/ChEn/MatS 4221 and 4214 or &Chem/ChEn/MatS 4214 |
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CHEM 1086 |
Chemistry for the Life Sciences II Laboratory |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
009307 - Chem 1081, Chem
1065
Old:
009306 - Chem 1081, Chem 1065.
CBS ugrd |
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CEGE 4092H |
Honors Selected Reading |
deactivate |
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CEGE 4561 |
Solids and Hazardous Wastes |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
CEGE 3501, upper division
Old:
010124 - CEGE 3501, Chem 1022,
upper division CSE or grad |
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CEGE 1101 |
Orientation to Civil, Environmental, and
Geo-Engineering |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Course Title Short: |
New:
Introduction to CE, EnvE,
GeoE
Old:
Orientation to CE, EnvE,
GeoE |
| Course Title Long: |
New:
Introduction to Civil,
Environmental, and Geo-Engineering
Old:
Orientation to Civil,
Environmental, and Geo-Engineering |
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CEGE 3501 |
Environmental Engineering |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Course Title Short: |
New:
Environmental Engineering
|
| Course Title Long: |
New:
Introduction to Environmental
Engineering
Old:
Environmental Engineering
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
A quantitative approach to
environmental problems, including the development of mass and energy balances
and the application of fundamental principles of environmental chemistry and
microbiology.Meets the University of Minnesota?s liberal education environment
theme through the incorporation of environmental function, problems, and
solutions throughout the course. prereq: Chem 1062, Phys 1302, Math 1372 or
equivalent
Old:
Introduction to environmental
engineering. Quantitative approach to environmental problems. Scientific
background for understanding roles of engineers and scientists. prereq: Chem
1022, Phys 1302 |
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CEGE 4501 |
Hydrologic Design |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
CEGE 3502 concurrent
allowed
|
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CEGE 4401 |
Steel and Reinforced Concrete Design |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Component 1: |
|
| Component 2: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
CEGE 3401, upper division CEGE,
CEGE 3402W concurrent allowed
Old:
010141 - CEGE 3401, CEGE 3402,
upper division CSE |
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CHEN 5551 |
Renewable Energy |
deactivate |
completed
2017-11-21 |
| IE 5112 |
Intro to Operations Research |
deactivate |
completed
2017-11-21 |
| MATS 4511W |
Corrosion |
deactivate |
completed
2017-11-21 |
| MATS 4512 |
Corrosion |
deactivate |
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CSCI 3003 |
Introduction to Computing in Biology |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
This course builds
computational skills needed to carry out basic data analysis tasks common in
modern biology. Students will learn computing concepts (algorithm development,
data structures, complexity analysis) along with practical programming skills
in Python and R. No previous programming knowledge assumed. Prereq:
introductory biology course.
Old:
Emphasizes computing tasks
common in biology. Programming techniques: variables, flow control,
input/output, strings, pattern matching, arrays, hash tables, functions,
subroutines. Concepts in computing: algorithms, complexity, documentation,
regular expressions/grammars, local variables, encapsulation. Students complete
lab projects in Perl language. prereq: 1002H or Biol 1002 or 1009H or Biol 1009
or equiv or instr consent |
| Course Typically Offered: |
|
| Course Equivalency: |
New:
csci 3003 and csci 5465
Old:
No Course Equivelencies
|
|
completed
2017-11-21 |
| CHEM 1082 |
Chemistry for the Life Sciences II |
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
Old:
009307 - Chem 1081, Chem
1065 |
|
completed
2017-11-22 |
| CHEM 2920 |
Special Topics in Chemistry |
add topic spring 2018: Career Options for Chemists |
completed
2017-11-22 |
| CSE 1511 |
PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Students are introduced to the
engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards
to identify and design solutions to a variety of real problems. They work both
individually and in collaborative teams to develop and document design
solutions using engineering notebooks and 3D modeling software.
Old:
History, career opportunities,
portfolios, visualization, geometry, modeling, construction, analysis, and
documentation. Part of Project Lead the Way curriculum. |
|
completed
2017-11-28 |
| CHEM 1082 |
Chemistry for the Life Sciences II |
| Catalog Description: |
New:
The topics of acids, bases and
equilibrium, kinetics, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions,
free radicals, electrochemistry, and alkene addition reactions will be
presented along with their application to biological systems. Intended to
provide a strong chemistry background for students pursuing life science
related majors or careers in life science related fields. Prereq: grade of a C-
or better in CHEM 1081 (lecture) and CHEM 1065 (lab); concurrent registration
is required (or allowed) in 1086; registration for 1086 must precede
registration for 1082
Old:
The topics of acids, bases and
equilibrium, kinetics, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions,
free radicals, electrochemistry, and alkene addition reactions will be
presented along with their application to biological systems. Intended to
provide a strong chemistry background for students pursuing life science
related majors or careers in life science related fields. Prereq: grade of a C-
or better in CHEM 1081 (lecture) and CHEM 1065 (lab). |
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
concurrent enrollment in CHEM
1086 in same semester; &CHEM 1086
|
|
completed
2017-11-28 |
| ME 3080 |
Topics in Mechanical Engineering |
add spring 2018 topic: Design for Life: Water in
Tanzania |
completed
2017-11-29 |
| CEGE 4352 |
Groundwater Modeling |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Analytic element method.
Mathematical/computer modeling of single/multiple aquifer systems. Groundwater
recovery. Field problems. Theory/application of simple contaminant transport
models, including capture zone analysis. prereq: 4351, upper div CSE or grad
student or instr consent
Old:
Analytic element method.
Mathematical/computer modeling of single/multiple aquifer systems. Groundwater
recovery. Field problems. Theory/application of simple contaminant transport
models, including capture zone analysis. prereq: [4351, GEOE 4351, [upper div
CSE or grad student]] or instr consent |
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
CEGE 4351, upper division
CSE
Old:
000370 - CSE upper div or grad
student |
|
completed
2017-12-08 |
| PLTW 1512 |
PLTW: Principles of Engineering |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Through problems that engage
and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including
mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and motion.
Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning
strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and
presentation.
Old:
Communication and
documentation, design process, engineering systems, strength of materials,
testing, reliability, statics and dynamics. Part of Project Lead the Way
curriculum. |
|
completed
2017-12-08 |
| CSE 1513 |
PLTW: Digital Electronics |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Open doors to understanding
electronics and foundations in circuit design. Digital electronics is the
foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3
players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc.
Students learn the digital circuit design process to create circuits and
present solutions that can improve people?s lives.
Old:
Fundamentals of digital
electronics, number systems, gates, Boolean algebra, circuit design, adding,
flip-flops, shift registers and counters, families and specifications,
microprocessors, design topics. Part of Project Lead the Way curriculum.
|
|
completed
2017-12-08 |
| CSE 1514 |
PLTW: Computer Integrated Mfg |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Manufacturing transforms ideas
into products. This course provides an opportunity for students to develop a
better understanding of this innovative and exciting industry. Students learn
about manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation.
Students develop their knowledge and skills of Computer Aided Design and
Manufacturing to produce products using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC)
mill. Students apply the knowledge and skills gained in this course as they
collaborate to design, build, and program factory system models.
Old:
Computer modeling, rapid
prototyping, CNC machining, precision measurements, CAM software, robotics,
control systems, rationale for CIM, components of CIM systems. Part of Project
Lead the Way curriculum. |
|
completed
2017-12-08 |
| CSE 1515 |
PLTW: Civil Engineering & Arch |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Students learn the fundamentals
of building design, site design, and development. They apply math, science, and
standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial
projects and document their work using 3D architectural design software.
Old:
Introduction to civil
engineering and architecture, project planning, site planning, structural
engineering, and student presentations. Part of Project Lead the Way
curriculum. |
|
completed
2017-12-08 |
| EE 3940 |
Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering |
add spring 2018 topic: The New Power of Nicaragua |
completed
2017-12-11 |
| MATH 1042 |
Mathematics of Design |
submit for MATH CLE |
completed
2017-12-21 |
| ESCI 5980 |
Seminar: Current Topics in Earth Sciences |
add spring 2018 topic: Numerical Geodynamic Modeling
add spring 2018 topic: Principles & applications of microstructural
analy |
completed
2017-12-21 |
| BBE 4402 |
Bio-based Products Engineering Lab I |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Course Title Short: |
New:
Bio-based Prods Eng Lab
II
Old:
Bio-based Prods Eng Lab I
|
| Course Title Long: |
New:
Bio-based Products Engineering
Lab II
Old:
Bio-based Products Engineering
Lab I |
| Course Typically Offered: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
BBE 3033 and Chem 2301 [jr or
sr or instr consent]
Old:
004618 - BBE 3033 and Chem
2301 |
|
completed
2018-1-11 |
| BBE 4403 |
Bio-based Products Engineering Lab II |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Course Title Short: |
New:
Bio-based Prods Eng Lab I
Old:
Bio-based Prods Eng Lab
II |
| Course Title Long: |
New:
Bio-based Products Engineering
Lab I
Old:
Bio-based Products Engineering
Lab II |
| Course Typically Offered: |
|
| Enforced Prerequisites:
(course-based or non-course-based): |
New:
CHEM 2301 [jr or sr or instr
consent]
Old:
000226 - junior or senior
|
|
completed
2018-1-11 |
EE 1701
EE 1703 |
Energy, Environment, and Society
Laboratory for Energy,
Environment and Society |
sent for CLE approvals |
completed
2018-1-11 |
| CEGE 4011 |
Special Topics |
add topics summer 2018 -- Design for Sustainable
Development - India
summer 2018 -- Design for Sustainable Development -
Nicaragua |
completed
2018-1-11 |
| IE 4096 |
Curricular Practical Training |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Grading Basis: |
|
| Instructor Contact Hours: |
|
|
completed
2018-1-11 |
| IE 5545 |
Decision Analysis |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Single-person and group
decision problems. Structuring of decision problems arising in personal,
business, and public policy contexts. Decision-making under uncertainty, value
of information, games of complete information and Nash equilibrium, Bayesian
games, group decision-making and distributed consensus, basics of mechanism
design. prereq: 3521 or equiv
Old:
Normative theories of decision
making. Emphasizes structuring of hard decision problems arising in business
and public policy contexts. Decision trees, expected utility theory, screening
prospects by dominance, assessment of subjective probability, multiple
attribute utility, analytic hierarchy process, benchmarking with data
envelopment analysis, basics of game theory. prereq: 3521 or equiv
|
| Course Typically Offered: |
New:
Periodic Fall &
Spring
|
|
completed
2018-1-11 |
| PHYS 4811 |
Introduction to Relativity and Cosmology |
| Effective Status: |
|
| Effective Term: |
|
| Course Title Short: |
New:
Intro to General
Relativity
|
| Course Title Long: |
New:
Introduction to General
Relativity
Old:
Introduction to Relativity and
Cosmology |
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Introduction to general
relativity for undergraduate students. The course will introduce basic concepts
of differential geometry and use them to motivate Einstein's Equation. It will
then solve Einstein's equation to study particle orbits, gravitational lensing
of light, black holes, and gravitational waves. Brief introduction to cosmology
and evolution of the universe will be included. Prereq: PHYS 4001 and (PHYS
2503 or 2503H)
Old:
The construction of
cosmological models directly from general relativity. Focus on the standard
big-bang model. The connection between the early universe and particle physics
explored in detail. Topics include big-bang nucleosynthesis, baryogenesis,
inflation, and dark matter. |
| Course Typically Offered: |
|
|
completed
2018-1-11 |
| AEM 4301 |
Orbital Mechanics |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Grading Basis: |
|
|
completed
2018-1-12 |
| ESCI 5980 |
Seminar: Current Topics in Earth Sciences |
add spring 2018 topic: Advanced R Programming for the
Physical Sciences |
completed
2018-1-16 |
| ESCI 3890 |
Field Workshop |
add spring 2018 topic: Geology of Colorado |
completed
2018-1-17 |
| AEM 4257 |
Hypersonic Aerodynamics |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Grading Basis: |
|
|
completed
2018-1-18 |
| IE 5545 |
Decision Analysis |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Single-person and group
decision problems. Structuring of decision problems arising in personal,
business, and public policy contexts. Decision-making under uncertainty, value
of information, games of complete information and Nash equilibrium, Bayesian
games, group decision-making and distributed consensus, basics of mechanism
design. prereq: 3521 or equiv
Old:
Normative theories of decision
making. Emphasizes structuring of hard decision problems arising in business
and public policy contexts. Decision trees, expected utility theory, screening
prospects by dominance, assessment of subjective probability, multiple
attribute utility, analytic hierarchy process, benchmarking with data
envelopment analysis, basics of game theory. prereq: 3521 or equiv
|
| Course Typically Offered: |
New:
Periodic Fall &
Spring
|
|
completed
2018-1-24 |
| MATH 4995 |
Senior Project for CLA |
| Effective Term: |
|
| Course Title Short: |
Old:
Senior Project for CLA
|
| Course Title Long: |
Old:
Senior Project for CLA
|
| Catalog Description: |
New:
Directed study. May consist of
paper on specialized area of math or original computer program or other
approved project. Covers some math that is new to student. Scope/topic vary
with instructor. prereq: 2 sem of upper div math, dept consent
Old:
Directed study. May consist of
paper on specialized area of math or original computer program or other
approved project. Covers some math that is new to student. Scope/topic vary
with instructor. prereq: 2 sem of upper div math, dept consent
|
| Instructor Contact Hours: |
|
| Proposal Changes: |
New:
Rename Senior Project for CLA
to CLA Capstone to align With CLA's new nomenclature.
|
| Course Syllabus: |
|
|
completed
2018-2-7 |
| CHEM 2304 |
Organic Chemistry II for the Life Sciences |
deactivate |
completed
2018-2-7 |
| |
|
|
completed
2018-2-7 |
| |
|
|
completed
2018-2-7 |
| |
|
|
completed
2018-2-7 |
| |
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completed
2018-2-7 |
