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BST 693 - STATISTICAL PRACTICE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
College of Public Health
Credits: 3
To provide an introduction to statistical practice in public health including improved statistical communication (how to ask good questions in a consulting session, writing analysis plans, and how to express results both orally and in writing), programming for reproducibility and data ethics, and utilizing statistical methodology for problem solving in public health research.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BST 600 and BST 635 or equivalent.
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BST 698 - BAYESIAN MODELING IN BIOSTATISTICS
College of Public Health
Credits: 3
BST 698 provides an introduction to Bayesian approaches and data analysis with application to public health, clinical trial and translational science. The course illustrates current approaches to Bayesian modeling and computation in biostatistics.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BST 682 and BST 675 or equivalent.
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BST 699 - ADVANCED BIOSTATISTICS PRACTICE
College of Public Health
Credits: 3
BST 699 is a required course for students enrolled in the Biostatistics MS program in their final spring semester. This course will require students to complete a culminating project which draws from elements of the core curriculum and further develops both technical and non- technical skills using project-based learning.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Satisfactory completion of the core requirements for the MS Biostatistics program.
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BST 713 - CLINICAL TRIALS
College of Public Health
Credits: 3
BST 713 covers design and analysis of Phase I-III clinical trials, interim monitoring of trials, sample size, power, crossover trials, bioequivalency, mixed models, and meta analysis.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BST 682 or STA 603 .
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BST 762 - LONGITUDINAL DATA ANALYSIS
College of Public Health
Credits: 3
BST 762 presents advanced statistical methods for analyzing longitudinal studies and repeated measures experiments. This course will cover methodology for linear mixed models, generalized linear mixed models and an introduction to nonlinear models as they apply to the analysis of correlated data.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BST 682 and BST 676 .
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: STA 632
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BST 764 - APPLIED STATISTICAL MODELING FOR MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
College of Public Health
Credits: 3
BST 764 introduces statistical methods which are not necessarily developed in the core courses of a master’s or doctoral biostatistics curriculum. Topics may vary from one offering of the course to another, depending on instructor and/or student interest. Possible topics include (but are not limited to) finite mixtures, nonparametric regression, structural equation models, Markov chains, renewal processes, deep learning, fuzzy matching, time series analysis, handling of missing data.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Enrollment in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Ph.D. program or consent of instructor.
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BTH 805 - BIOETHICS ON FILM
College of Medicine
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
The objectives of this course are to use a variety of films (some documentaries) to examine core bioethics issues and principles comprising Autonomy, Beneficience, Non-Maleficence, and Justice. Core concepts in Professionalism and Humanism will also be explored. The films selected help to illustrate complex bioethics issues within our current social and medical constructs.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BUS 519 - RECORDS MANAGEMENT
College of Education
Credits: 3
The underlying principles and procedures of records management; information storage and retrieval systems; integration and control of records sytems and programs.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BUS 118.
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BUS 556 - BUSINESS REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
College of Education
Credits: 3
Written and oral communication relating to current problems in business investigated by various research procedures with major emphasis placed upon sources of data, compilation and arrangement of data, documentation, bibliography, and effective presentation.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BUS 315.
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BVI 580 - INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course will provide an introduction to the educational programs and services for students with blindness and visual impairments. Content of this course will focus on the historical foundation of the field, the developmental and psychosocial aspects of individuals with visual impairments, an overview of legislation, influential agencies, and service delivery methods. The impact of vision loss on early childhood development will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility program, or instructor permission required.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 582 - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE EYE
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the eye, including visual development. Causes of ocular and neurological visual impairment will be addressed, treatments, and their impact on learning. Course topics will include optics, low vision devices and services, environmental adaptations, and interpreting eye reports. Learners will have the opportunity to directly observe a low vision evaluation and will learn the components of a functional vision assessment.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility program, or instructor permission required.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 583 - BRAILLE CODES I
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course is designed to teach the literary braille code. Students will become proficient in transcribing both uncontracted and contracted braille utilizing a Perkins Brailler, slate and stylus, and six-key entry computer software with proper formatting. Students will also learn appropriate techniques for reading braille both tactually and visually. In addition, the history of the braille code will be covered as well as current resources.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility program, or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
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BVI 611 - TEACHING METHODS FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course is designed to examine how to teach and modify the core curriculum for students who are blind or visually impaired. Topics will include: adaptation of general education classroom materials, IEP development and implementation, lesson planning, and braille literacy. Prospective teachers will develop organization skills and strategies necessary to be efficient in delivery of services as a teacher of the visually impaired.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Successful completion of BVI 580 , Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments, or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 614 - BRAILLE CODES II
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course studies advanced braille codes with a special emphasis on braille mathematics utilizing Unified English Braille (UEB) and the Nemeth Code. Other codes covered are music and foreign language (French, German, and Spanish). Braille formats will also be taught, including how to correctly transcribe and format materials for braille users, including preparing worksheets and tests for students. Competency in using the Cranmer Abacus will also be mastered.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Successful completion of BVI 583 (Braille Codes I) or proof of competency in literary braille along with admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments, or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 615 - ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course introduces a wide variety of technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired. Students will learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as it relates to technology, as well as proprietary software and hardware. Technologies covered include, but are not limited to: Screen readers, screen magnification, electronic note takers, refreshable braille displays, braille translation programs, magnification hardware, scanning and OCR programs, and accessible digital book options. A wide variety of computers, tablets, and smart phone options will be explored. Instructional strategies for teaching technology skills will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 616 - EXPANDED CORE CURRICULUM FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
College of Education
Credits: 3
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is the body of knowledge and skills that are needed by students with visual impairments due to their unique needs. This course will explore all nine areas of the ECC including: compensatory or functional academic skills, orientation and mobility, social interaction skills, independent living skills, recreation and leisure skills, career education, use of assistive technology, sensory efficiency skills and self-determination. Participants will have the opportunity to observe and work with students in a summer program and teach skills from the ECC.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 617 - VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement programs for persons who have visual impairments and additional disabilities. Topics include assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication, literacy instruction, sensory processing, adaptive behavior, and self-help skills. An emphasis will be placed on adaptations that enhance functioning for persons with developmental delays, autism, medical conditions, deaf-blindness, communication disorders, and those with common syndromes and eye disorders related to multiple disabilities.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 618 - ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
College of Education
Credits: 3
This course covers various types of assessments used to evaluate students who are blind or visually impaired. Participants will discuss testing and assessment including the development of standardized tests and their applicability for individuals with visual impairments, as well as alternate assessments. Students will practice assessing and planning educational programs for students with visual impairments by completing a Functional Vision/Learning Media Assessment, as well as assessments in assistive technology and the Expanded Core Curriculum.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 620 - FOUNDATIONS OF ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 3
A fundamental course in the history and development of Orientation & Mobility programs, educational and rehabilitation models, and mobility systems. Philosophies, practices, standards, and ethics of O&M will be also discussed.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility Program or instructor permission is required.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 621 - INTRODUCTION TO SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 2
This course is an introduction to skills and techniques used by individuals with visual impairments and instructional strategies to facilitate independent travel including the use of the long cane and adaptive mobility devices. Emphasis will be placed on the methods of independent travel. Students will have practical experience in traveling under blindfold and vision loss simulators in indoor, residential, and small business environments.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility program and instructor permission.
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BVI 622 - ADVANCED SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 2
The course will focus on advanced skills and techniques used by individuals with visual impairments for independent travel in business and complex environments. Students will have practical experience in the use of the long cane and travel under blindfold and vision loss simulators. Students will gain experience in planning lessons and teaching skills to each other under instructor supervision.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility program and instructor permission.
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BVI 623 - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY FOR CHILDREN
College of Education
Credits: 3
The course will address the impact and effects of a visual impairment on the overall development of children with visual impairments. Course topics will include information on locomotion, concept development, O&M skill acquisition and performance for children with visual impairments. Instructional methods, strategies, and materials for teaching Orientation & Mobility concepts and skills will also be covered.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility program and instructor permission.
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BVI 624 - TECHNOLOGY IN ORIENTATION & MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 1
The course will be an introduction to the use of electronic travel aids and electronic orientation aids as a secondary mobility system for individuals with visual impairments. The advantages and disadvantages of using electronic travel devices will be identified along with instructional strategies to incorporate the use into lessons. There will be hands-on experience with using electronic devices with an emphasis on the use of cellphone applications.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility Program or instructor permission is required.
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BVI 626 - METHODS IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 3
The course will address a variety of topics, strategies, and approaches related to Orientation and Mobility instruction for individuals with visual impairments. Content will focus on adult rehabilitation, low vision, and low vision devices, mobility systems, echolocation, and Flash Sonar. The course content will also include instructional approaches used to assessing environments, teach complex travel environments and intersections, adapt for adverse weather conditions, and use various transportation systems.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility program and instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 627 - ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
College of Education
Credits: 3
The course will discuss the impact and effects of health conditions and other disabilities among individuals with visual impairments on concept development, learning, and skill acquisition on O&M. Course content will discuss the roles of professionals in addressing complex needs of individuals with visual impairments and deaf-blindness. It will focus on instructional methods and strategies to address complex needs in an educational and rehabilitation setting.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility program and instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 628 - ASSESSMENT IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 3
The course will address strategies and methods for evaluating an individual with a visual impairment and assessing an individual’s progress in Orientation and Mobility. Learners also will analyze assessment results to develop and implement appropriate O&M goals and objectives. Other content will include the strategies to select and analyze environments for safety, instruction, and assessment.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Orientation and Mobility program and instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 629 - PRACTICUM IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 1
The practicum in Orientation and Mobility will consist of supervised, field-based experience in various settings ranging from preschool, school-based, adult rehabilitation, and geriatric settings. Site approval is required by the program coordinator.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BVI 650 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BLINDNESS AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
College of Education
Credits: 1 - 9 (Variable)
In-depth study of a current and topical problem or issue in the area of blindness and visual impairment. A title is assigned each time the course is offered.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility program, or instructor permission.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BVI 710 - STUDENT TEACHING/FIELD EXPERIENCE IN VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
College of Education
Credits: 3 - 12 (Variable)
This is a supervised student teaching/field experience working with children, preschool through graduation age, who are blind or visually impaired. Candidates will apply best practices for working with children who are blind or have low vision, including those with additional disabilities. Successful completion of this course will demonstrate the candidate’s ability to apply methods of teaching that include assessment, program planning and implementation, appropriate environmental and academic modifications, and instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum. Candidates will also have to demonstrate appropriate classroom and/or caseload management strategies based on their placement.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments and approval by the Visual Impairment Program Faculty Chair.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BVI 720 - INTERNSHIP IN ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY
College of Education
Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)
Supervised professional experience for candidates in Orientation & Mobility will be offered in an educational or rehabilitation setting serving individuals with visual impairments. A minimum of 350 hours is required. This may be completed either on a full-time or part-time basis.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Completion of Orientation & Mobility coursework and instructor permission is required.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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CDE 810 - INTRODUCTION TO GERIATRIC/GERONTOLOGIC HEALTH CARE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This introductory course in gerontology or first-year dental students addresses the cognitive and affective domains of the course objectives. It includes information concerning various theories of aging; demographic trends in the aged population; the major social, psychological and biological changes that occur with age; and the more commonly occurring diseases of the aged. Emphasis is also placed on fostering positive attitudes toward the aged. Lecture, 16 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of course director.
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CDE 814 - PATIENTS, DENTISTS AND SOCIETY I
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course aims to orient the student to the place health and health professions play in modern cultures. Recognition of their own social assumptions and values and those of persons of different backgrounds is encouraged. Understanding, predicting, and changing dental patient behavior from a social standpoint is emphasized.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: BSC 814
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CDE 815 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
Fundamentals of Dental Public Health is a first-year course designed to introduce student dentists to the dental specialty of Dental Public Health, to dental epidemiological concepts, terminology, and methods used in population-based health care. Community oral health problems in Kentucky and the United States will be reviewed. Emphasis will be placed on public health research, programming, and outcome evaluation strategies related to oral disease in populations.
Repeatable up to 8 credit hours.
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CDE 824 - COMMUNICATION IN THE DENTAL HEALTH CARE SETTING
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course aims to improve the student’s ability to communicate with patients and the public in an empathetic and professional manner. Methods of obtaining necessary health information from all types of patients are taught.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Second year standing in the College of Dentistry.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: BSC 824
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CDE 826 - DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT I
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is designed to present a range of dental practice models and introduce several elements of Practice Management. Students will become acquainted with concepts such as business plans, billing, collections, and risk management, and will have the opportunity to engage in guest lectures from outside experts in a range of legal and business fields.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDE 830 - ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
Advanced Concepts in Dental Public Health is a third year course designed to help students develop the perspective and sensitivities of dentists practicing in the community. It examines the external environment and various factors that influence the oral health of the community including barriers to care. Financing mechanisms and workforce issues will be discussed. To provide a framework for the dental studentt’s professional development, the instructional content builds on the concepts acquired in the first year introductory course in dental public health and presents concepts that will help the student dentist prepare for the Community-Based Dental Education Program. (CDE 841 ). Course material is organized around current societal and dental health issues and health care delivery system trends in Kentucky and the United States. These issues and trends will be examined in the context of current national debates concerning access to oral health prevention and care for high risk populations and the associated health disparities to these populations.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to College of Dentistry or consent of course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDE 841 - DENTAL PRACTICE FIELD EXPERIENCE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 4 - 8 (Variable)
Students are provided a full-time, off-campus assignment to a dental practice environment for a period of 4-8 weeks. Students spend an average of 32 hours each week participating in practice management and patient treatment activities under the supervision of a dentist. Approximately eight hours a week are spent in career plan development and in study of the community or region, particularly its health care delivery system and the role of dentistry in that system.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDE 830 .
Repeatable up to 16 credit hours.
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CDE 844 - DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT II
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
This course is primarily designed to give the student dentists, prior to graduation, practical, useful knowledge on establishing and maintaining a private dental practice. The course will be presented in an active learning format. Course sessions and activities will also include special sessions designed to introduce students to the current environment of dental practice, to organized dentistry in Kentucky, to the College’s Alumni Association and to new developments and continuing education in the dental profession. Lecture 69 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDE 830 or consent of course director.
Repeatable up to 8 credit hours.
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CDE 850 - EXTRAMURAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENT DENTISTS
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)
This course is designed to provide student dentists an experiential learning experience in a research program, clinical program, public health program and/or institutional dental program. Career planning and service-learning are emphasized and coordinated with placement in a community-based site. Students learn by active participation in patient care and/or research, by observation and by discussion with mentors. Discussions and interviews with patients and dental residents and staff are also encouraged. This course provides an opportunity for students, based on their career goals, to participate in short-term elective dental educational experience external to the student dentist clinics. While the sites vary greatly, most experiences include some patient care experiences (observation, assisting, direct participation in patient care under the direct supervision of an approved mentor). Extramural experiences are customized for each student dentist.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Consent of Course Director, Academic Performance Committee (APC), and Team Leader. Fourth year students do NOT need APC approval.
Repeatable up to 24 credit hours.
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CDE 855 - PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY FIELD EXPERIENCE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course allows implementation of oral health promotion programs designed in CDE 830 in community settings.
Prerequisite(s):
must be fourth year dental student
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CDE 880 - TREATMENT OF DENTAL FEAR
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This advanced course in the treatment of dental fear is intended to prepare the student to manage very fearful dental patients. Topics covered include etiologies, diagnosis and types, relaxation and distraction, and case histories. Note: Scheduling for the course will take place outside of regularly scheduled clinic/class time.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 823 and consent of course director.
Crosslisted with: BSC 880
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CDE 881 - COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN DENTISTRY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course introduces the student to a variety of computer applications available for dentistry. Sessions will consist mainly of demonstrations of these applications, but students will also gain hands-on experience wherever possible. Topics include dental imaging, word processing, the use of interactive video disk and other computer software/ hardware as instructional tools, accessing national databases and performing literature searches, electronic mail, computer-aided orthodontic diagnosis and treatment, the Internet, and other applications. Note: Scheduling for this class will be outside of regularly scheduled clinic/class time.
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CDE 882 - ADVANCED COURSE ON THE TREATMENT OF SPECIAL PATIENTS (ELECTIVE)
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
In this course, dental students participate in preclinical seminars and dental treatment of mentally, medically and physically handicapped patients. Several phases of dental treatment of the special patient, such as sedation and general anesthesia, pharmacological evaluation and preventive dentistry, are covered. The course is individually designed based on the student’s interest in treated compromised patients. Note: Scheduling for this course will take place outside of regularly scheduled clinical/class time. Enrollment minimum is one and maximum enrollment is four.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Fourth-year standing, consent of Course Director, Academic Performance Committee (APC), and Team Leader.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDE 882 - TEAM MANAGEMENT OF LONG TERM CARE RESIDENTS
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
Students from the disciplines of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and nursing will participate in a three week rotation at a local long term care facility (LTC) designed to orient students to multidisciplinary approach to patient care. During these three weeks the students will explore the various aspects of long term care both through on site experience and didactic involvement with core faculty. A student from each discipline will be assigned to a team to evaluate one or more residents, and to propose an overall treatment course involving several aspects of patient care. Note: Scheduling for this course will occur outside of regularly scheduled clinic/class time for students.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: 3rd or 4th year standing.
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CDE 883 - COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE ELECTIVE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 5 (Variable)
This Community-Based Service elective is designed to give students greater opportunities to provide dental services to diverse, underserved populations. The goals of this course are to expand development of a service ethic and to meet some of the needs of populations who do not have access to dental care. The majority of the time requirements for this course will be rotations to community clinics where students will work under the supervision of a College of Dentistry faculty providing dental services. Individual contracts will be developed with participating students to determine credit hours. In addition, there will be 2 one-hour seminars to discuss and debrief on the experiences of participating students.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Completion of year 2 dental school cirriculum and/or approval of College of Dentistry APC
Repeatable up to 20 credit hours.
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CDE 884 - INTERNATIONAL INTERPROFESSIONAL SERVICE LEARNING ELECTIVE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
This community-based service learning elective is designed to afford students greater opportunities to provide a broad spectrum of dental educational, clinical and public health services to diverse, underserved populations in an international setting. The majority of time requirements for this course will be in a foreign country at designated community sites potentially working with other health care professionals. Activities will include but are not limited to assessing both community and patient needs and providing services based on the needs assessment and community goals. Students will work with UK approved organizations and under the direct supervision of a College of Dentistry faculty while in-country. 1-3 credit hours; repeatable for up to 3 credit hours; allows multiple bookings per semester.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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CDED 814 - PATIENTS, DENTISTS AND SOCIETY I
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
This course aims to orient the student to the place health and health professions play in modern cultures. Recognition of their own social assumptions and values and those of persons of different backgrounds is encouraged. Understanding, predicting, and changing dental patient behavior from a social standpoint is emphasized.
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CDED 815 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
Fundamentals of Dental Public Health is a first-year course designed to increase student knowledge of concepts of dental public health and dental epidemiology that are used in population based (community) health care. Oral health problems in Kentucky and the U.S. will be studied. Students will participate in external public service activities during laboratory sessions. Lecture, 23 hours; laboratory, 28 hours.
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CDED 841 - DENTAL PRACTICE FIELD EXPERIENCE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 12 (Variable)
Students are provided a full-time, off-campus assignment to a dental practice environment for a period of 6-10 weeks. Students spend an average of 32 hours each week participating in practice management and patient treatment activities under the supervision of a dentist. Approximately eight hours a week are spent in career plan development and in study of the community or region, particularly its health care delivery system and the role of dentistry in that system.
Prerequisite(s):
?rereq: CDE 830 .
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CDED 844 - DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT II
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 7 (Variable)
This course is primarily designed to give the student dentists, prior to graduation, practical, useful knowledge on establishing and maintaining a private dental practice. The course will be presented in an active learning format. Course sessions and activities will also include special sessions designed to introduce students to the current environment of dental practice, to organized dentistry in Kentucky, to the College’s Alumni Association and to new developments and continuing education in the dental profession. Lecture 69 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
?rereq: CDE 830 or consent of course director.
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CDS 611 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, PART I
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
A seminar course on nature and physiologic control of physical growth, for graduate students in dentistry.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to a graduate program of the College of Dentistry; DDS or DMD degree.
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CDS 612 - CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, PART II
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
A seminar course for graduate students in dentistry covering emotional and intellectual growth of children, and diseases and congenital anomalies of children.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to graduate program of the College of Dentistry; DDS or DMD degree.
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CDS 613 - CONTEMPORARY LEADERSHIP IN DENTISTRY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
The course will explore the current leadership dilemma in the health professions (specifically). The purpose is to prompt the extension of the role of oral health professionals to serve as leaders who engage a richer ‘public good’ agenda as part of their role as doctor/teacher. The course will concentrate on important issues such as leadership development and theories of leadership; team building; personality preferences and leadership; peer assessment; transformational and transactional leadership; stress management; leading change; negotiation; and giving and receiving feedback.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Enrollment in one of the College of Dentistry’s post-doctoral programs.
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CDS 631 - DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS AND OROFACIAL PAIN
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course provides information regarding the normal anatomy and function of the masticatory system and then highlights some of the common disorders related to dysfunction of this system. Emphasis is placed on tempormandibular disorders and how they are identified and management in the clinical practice. Other disorders associated with orofacial pain complaints will be discussed so that students are able to identify these conditions and successfully manage them or refer the patient to the appropriate health care provider.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to a dental graduate program.
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CDS 660 - SPECIAL TOPICS: RESEARCH DESIGN, METHODOLOGY, AND DISSEMINATION
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
This lecture/seminar course is designed to provide students with an overview of the basic principles of study design and protocol development, with a focus on clinical and translational research. It also is designed to expose students to the interplay between patient care and clinical/translational research and to provide the students with tools that will assist them in dissemination of their research findings.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to a dental graduate program.
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CDS 670 - ADVANCES IN ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL PATHOLOGY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course consists of 16 hours of lecture on the major disease topics in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology including oral mucosal, salivary gland and bone pathology. Current classifications of these major categories will be presented and selected topics of current importance will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to dental graduate program.
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CDS 680 - CLINICAL MEDICINE FOR POSTGRADUATE DENTAL STUDENTS
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
This course is designed to provide graduate students and dental residents with an advanced understanding of how various medical disorders and medical therapies can affect oral health and the delivery of dental care.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to dental graduate program.
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CDS 748 - MASTER’S THESIS RESEARCH
College of Dentistry
Credits: 0
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: All course work toward the degree must be completed. Note: Registration for this course is not available via telephone (UK-VIP) or webUK. For enrollment information contact the Graduate School at 257-4905.
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CDS 768 - RESIDENCE CREDIT FOR THE MASTER’S DEGREE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 6 (Variable)
May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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CDS 810 - NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN DENTISTRY I
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 2 (Variable)
This course will cover selected new developments in dentistry or treat with added emphasis established dental skills and knowledge. The topics will be in such areas as the basic sciences, behavioral science, clinical dentistry, dental practice management, and community dentistry. Methods of instruction will vary, depending on topics. When offered, this course will be required of first-year dental students. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: First-year standing in the College of Dentistry; any course prereqs will be announced.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 812 - NORMAL HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This is a lecture course which introduces basic concepts of normal human growth and development from birth through adolescence. Lectures emphasize the time-dependent changes that normally occur during physical and psychological maturation. A special emphasis is directed toward basic knowledge and understanding of craniofacial growth and development of the teeth and occlusion.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry or consent of course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 813 - MANAGEMENT I:INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT FOR THE DENTIST
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
CDS 813 is the first in a series of conjoint courses to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is co-directed by the patient care Team Leaders. Special didactic and clinical activities are included to provide the student with an introduction to clinical protocol and to the fundamentals of patient management. The course spans both semesters of the academic year, and includes all clinical activities and interactions with Team Leaders. Lecture Hours: 1 Clinic Hours: 27.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 815 - INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL DENTISTRY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
This course is an introduction to the clinical application of dentistry with a focus of attention to dental ergonomics, basic dental assisting procedures, preventive dentistry, infection control, application of sealants, fluoride varnish and oral isolation techniques. It is designed to prepare students to function in dental environments, safely and efficiently and to prepare them for the school-based sealant experience.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to the College of Dentistry or consent of the course director.
Repeatable up to 8 credit hours.
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CDS 818 - THE PROFESSION OF DENTISTRY I
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is an introduction to life in the profession of dentistry. The course will explore normal everyday morality, and consider whether a case can be made for an extraordinary morality or ethic for practitioners. The course will conclude with a brief review of the history of dentistry to enable the student to place the profession of dentistry in cultural and historical perspective.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Approval of dean and/or his designee for academic affairs and the course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 819 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN DENTISTRY I
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is the first year of the two year longitudinal core curriculum in Interprofessional Healthcare Education. The purpose of this first-year course is to present current information on a wide variety of topics ranging from interprofessional collaborative care, culture and society, minority health issues, gender and age as factors in health care, alcohol and substance abuse, evidence-based practice and decision-making, the connection between a healthy work-life balance and being a successful practitioner, and the use of mindful mediation practices for maintaining a work-life balance, along with other subjects of relevance to students enrolled in the dental curriculum. In some cases, the course content applies directly to didactic and clinical courses in the curriculum. At other times, the material is intended to help students increase their success in the curriculum and become better caregivers. Seminar, 20 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: First year standing.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 821 - LOCAL ANESTHESIA
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
The action and dosage of local anesthetic agents used in dentistry are taught as are the proper injection techniques. The technique of venipuncture and administration of intravenous drugs are also included. Patient evaluation and emergency techniques for cardiac and respiratory resuscitation are reviewed.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: ANA 534 .
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 822 - GERONTOLOGY/GERIATRIC DENTISTRY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is designed to help students gain an appreciation for the significant opportunities as well as challenges the aging population will bring to their oral health practice. This course will provide students basic knowledge and information in gerontology/geriatric dentistry.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Permission of course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 823 - MANAGEMENT II: CLINICAL PATIENT MANAGEMENT
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
CDS 823 is the second in a series of conjoint courses designed to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is directed by the patient care Team Leaders with other faculty. Special didactic and clinical activities are included to improve and maintain the students’ ability to manage patients safely and efficiently. One of the primary goals of this course is to improve students’ ability to interact with patients in an empathetic and professional manner. The course spans both semesters of the academic year and includes all clinical activities and interactions with Team Leaders. Lecture 7 hours, Clinic 3 hours, Seminar 16 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 813 or consent of course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 824 - ORAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
The purpose of this course is to prepare the student for clinical dentistry by presenting techniques of examination and diagnostic procedures that ultimately lead to diagnosis and treatment planning.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: ODM 814 or consent of course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 825 - DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 2
Dental implantology has become an integral part of dental services. This course contains information on patient centered criteria for implant services, surgical considerations, and prosthetically driven treatment results. The student will have the opportunity to familiarize him/herself with the components used in providing such treatment through a hands-on laboratory session and using digital dentistry in the diagnosis and treatment planning for single implant crown and implant retained overdenture.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Admission to College of Dentistry or discretion of course director.
Repeatable up to 8 credit hours.
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CDS 828 - THE PROFESSION OF DENTISTRY II
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course focuses on ethical practice in clinical dentistry. In the life of a health-care clinician circumstances arise daily which are ethical in nature. The dentist, and the patient, must respond to these circumstances in ways that result in the best for all parties concerned. This course will explore the duties assumed by dentists in becoming a provider of oral health care for patients. In doing so, the major question to be addressed is, ‘How do dentists interact with their patients for the good of both?’
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Approval of dean and/or his designee for academic affairs and the course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 829 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN DENTISTRY II
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is the second year of the two year longitudinal core curriculum in Interprofessional HealthCare education. The course focuses primarily on team approaches to patient quality & safety and issues surrounding transitions in settings of patient care. Background information is presented through BlackBoard and students then meet in several interprofessional groups for discussions and completion of a group capstone project. There are also two required named lectures to attend and one session on Evidence Based Dentistry (EBD). Seminar, 16 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 819 .
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 830 - NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN DENTISTRY III
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 2 (Variable)
This course will cover selected new developments in dentistry or treat with added emphasis established dental skills and knowledge. The topics will be in such areas as the basic sciences, behavioral science, clinical dentistry, dental practice management, and community dentistry. When offered, this course will be required of third-year dental students. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Third-year standing in the College of Dentistry; any course prereqs will be announced.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 831 - CONSCIOUS SEDATION
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is designed to teach and prepare the student dentist the principles of nitrous oxide-oxygen inhalation sedation and intravenous sedation in dentistry including a clinical training on venipuncture and intravenous drugs administration techniques. The management of emergencies associated with these techniques and an introduction to the principles of general anesthesia are also included.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 821 .
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 833 - MANAGEMENT III: CLINICAL PATIENT MANAGEMENT
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
CDS 833 is the third in a series of conjoint courses to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is directed by the four patient care Team Leaders. Special didactic and clinical activities are included to improve and maintain the student dentist’s ability to manage patients and provide care. The course spans both semesters of the academic year and includes all clinical activities and interactions with Team Leaders.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 823 .
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 835 - ADVANCED DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
Dental Implantology has become an integral part of dental services. This course contains information on patient centered criteria for advanced implant services, advanced surgical considerations, and advanced prosthetically driven treatment results. Additional topics include treatment planning for complex dental implant cases, mechanical and restorative complication related to implant dentistry, esthetic consideration for implant restorations, immediate implant placement and immediate provisionalization, and immediate/early loading protocols will be discussed. The student will have the opportunity to familiarize him/herself with multiple implant systems and multiple implant placement protocols. The student will have the opportunity to have literatures review on most current techniques and products.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 825 .
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 836 - DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF OROFACIAL PAIN
College of Dentistry
Credits: 3
This course is designed to present information regarding the diagnosis and management of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders. The course will consist of a series of lectures and case presentations. The information provided in this course will allow the student to understand the dentist’s role in managing complex orofacial pain problems. The area of temporomandibular disorders will be emphasized since the dentist plays a major role in managing these pain disorders
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq:ANA 534 , OSG 820 , and RSD 822 .
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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CDS 838 - THE PROFESSION OF DENTISTRY III
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is an introduction to the issues of justice and how we define, appropriate, and ensure justice today. The ethical principle of justice is the touchstone for American law, and a vision for our judiciary system. While dentists, as members of society, comply with laws in a way common to all other citiens, they also have additional legal responsibilities which derive from the unique relationship dentist and dentists have with society generally and patient specifically. This course will explore the relationship of dentistry to society and attempt to explicate further the nature of professional responsibility. In so doing, the major question will be, ‘How do society and dentistry interact for the good of the public and the profession?’
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Approval of dean and/or his designee for academic affairs and the course director.
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CDS 843 - MANAGEMENT IV: CLINICAL PATIENT MANAGEMENT
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
CDS 843 is the fourth in a series of conjoint courses to improve the management of patients by student dentists. The course is directed by the four patient care Team Leaders. Special didactic and clinical activities are also included to improve and maintain your ability to manage patients. The course spans both semesters of the academic year, including all clinical activities and interactions with Team Leaders. Seminars/Discussion: 24 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 833 or consent of course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 844 - DRUG MISUSE, ABUSE AND DEPENDENCY: WHAT DENTISTS NEED TO KNOW
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course is designed to provide new insights and understanding into prevention, recognition and treatment of patients with, and at risk for, drug misuse and abuse. The course enables dental students to understand addiction as primary, chronic and progressive disease and to demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacology, abuse potential, as well as the behavioral and physiological effects of the commonly abused drugs. Emphasis will be on increasing dental students skills and abilities to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse; identify and manage patients at risk for drug prob- lems; and become effective in providing successful care for drug dependent patients while minimizing their potential for relapse.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Fourth-year standing in College of Dentistry or consent of course director.
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 860 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORAL HEALTH
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 3 (Variable)
This course will engage students in a variety of activities including lectures, independent literature review and reading community-based projects, and individual or small group discussions to address current topics of special interest or concern in oral health. Projects and discussion areas for students participating in an interdisciplinary colloquium will be developed in conjunction with other health care providers.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Enrollment in the College of Dentistry; approval of the course director.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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CDS 863 - EXPLORING DENTAL TEACHING ELECTIVE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
This course will provide dental students who have an interest in teaching an opportunity to learn about being a dental faculty member in a systematic way. This course will educate dental students on two main subjects: 1) Roles, responsibilities, and opportunities for dental educators in an academic institution, and 2) Effective teaching in the classroom and clinic. Lecture, 16 hours.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Open to all 4th year dental students. Open to 3rd year dental students with permission of the course director and the Academic Performance Committee.
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CDS 865 - FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
Elective introductory course in forensic dentistry for fourth year dental students.
Prerequisite(s):
must be a fourth year dental student
Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
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CDS 866 - RESEARCH ELECTIVE COURSE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1 - 5 (Variable)
This course will give DMD students experience in research design and methods, including laboratory and clinical methods of research and learning the importance of clinical translational research for the practice of Dentistry. Students will have a variety of research lectures and experiences throughout the curriculum and will be working towards selecting a mentor to work during this program. Additionally, this program will also increase the exposure of UKCD students within the research community within and outside UKCD. This course is divided into 4 different sections with some overlapping activities. Student may register for different sections of the course by the fall of each academic year, provided that meet the pre-requisites.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Students need to have a minimum GPA (3.2) in order to qualify for this elective. The student list will be reviewed by the course director. Co-req: Students accepted in this course must maintain a strong GPA (min 3.2) in order to be maintained in the course, and register for the different sections, as determined by the Research and Academic Performance Committees. Student would also not be accepted into the program if on academic probation. Students will be withdrawn if put on probation.
Repeatable up to 22 credit hours.
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CDS 881 - MAXILLOFACIAL DISEASE FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
Designed for motivated 4th year medical students who want to understand more about Hospice and Palliative Care. This rotation will present students with a multidisciplinary approach to caring for patients by working with doctors. nurses, home health care providers and chaplains.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: MD 836/837 or consent of course director.
Crosslisted with: SUR 875 , SURM 875
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CDS 885 - ADVANCED DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY ELECTIVE
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
Digital Dentistry has become an integral part of dental services. This course will serve as clinical application of advanced surgical procedures and advanced prosthetically driven treatment concepts. The main objective of this course is to focus on the practical component and hands on training with virtual treatment planning for simple and complex dental implant cases, provisional implant restorations, immediate implant placement, and various surgical techniques related to implant dentistry. The student will have the opportunity to explore hands on experience on multiple implant systems and multiple implant placement protocols based on theoritical information learned from CDS 825 & CDS 835 .
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 825 and CDS 835 .
Repeatable up to 2 credit hours.
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CDS 886 - CLINICAL DIGITAL IMPLANT DENTISTRY
College of Dentistry
Credits: 1
Surgical, dental implant education has increasingly become part of predoctoral dental curricula. This course will integrate innovative technology in dental implant therapy to provide various treatment modalities in an interdisciplinary setting. Students will learn basic surgical concepts and principles related to fully guided implant surgery, including minimally traumatic extraction with ridge preservation, digital impressions for virtual treatment planning, surgical placement of the fully guided implant, and complete digital workflow for implant restorations.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CDS 825 and CDS 835 .
Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
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CE 461G - WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credits: 4
A hydrological study of the laws governing the occurrence, distribution, and movement of water in watershed systems. Meteorological considerations, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, streamflow, hydrograph analysis, flood routing, open channel hydraulics, culvert design, pump systems, groundwater flow, and frequency analysis. Principals of mathematical models that describe the flow process in a natural watershed and hydraulic structures.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: C in CE 341, engineering standing or consent of instructor.
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CE 471G - SOIL MECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credits: 4
A study of the strength, deformation and hydraulic properties of soils and their relationship to settlement, stress distribution, earth pressure, bearing capacity and slope stability. Design of footing foundations and retaining walls. Written and oral presentations of student projects will be required. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours per week.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: C or better in EM 302; prereq or concur: EES 220; and engineering standing or consent of instructor.
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CE 486G - REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Theory and design of beams, slabs, girders and columns as related to building frames and bridges. Introduction to pre-stressed concrete, elastic design and ultimate strength design.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CE 382 and engineering standing or consent of instructor.
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CE 487G - STEEL STRUCTURES
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Behavior, analysis, and design of compression members, laterally braced and unbraced beams, beam-columns, composite beams, tension members, directly loaded bolted and welded connections, and column base plates. Evaluation of frame stability. Prerequisite: CE 382 and engineering standing, or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CE 382 and engineering standing, or consent of instructor.
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CE 506 - THE ENGINEER, THE LAW, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
The impact of engineering activities on the environment and the resulting legal implications. The interrelationships between engineering and law as they affect such areas as water quality and pollution, air quality and pollution, noise pollution, visual pollution, land use planning and energy considerations and the conservation and (or) preservation of natural resources.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing or consent of instructor.
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CE 507 - CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This course will develop and understanding of: safety and health; cost and human impact; hazard and risk analysis; psychological facts of organizational culture and climate; design safe work procedures for the execution of particular types of work; and individual versus management level improvement in safety and health procedures in the construction process.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing and CE 303 or consent of instructor.
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CE 508 - DESIGN & OPTIMIZATION OF CONSTRUCTION
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
The course critically examines repetitive operations that occur from project to project and the deterministic approached used to design and optimize their effectiveness. Scientific techniques used to field measure the efficiency of construction operations are also examined. The primary metrics used to optimization include cost, schedule, and sustainability.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: C in CE 303, C in CE 381, and engineering standing or graduate standing.
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CE 509 - CONTROL OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
This course investigates the principles and practices for the control of budget and schedule for construction projects. Topics studied include: estimating construction costs and developing a project budget, planning construction operations and developing a project schedule, documenting and reporting of project progress and spending, and the management of change of contract mount, contract time, and contract scope of work.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: CE 508 as prerequisite or corequisite, or consent of instructor
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CE 517 - BOUNDARY LOCATION PRINCIPLES
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Procedures for locating or relocating the boundaries of real property; records searching, technical aspects of field work, preparation of descriptions and survey reports, land data systems, legal aspects, special problems.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: C in CE 211, engineering standing, or consent of instructor.
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CE 525 - CIVIL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
CE 525 focuses on GIS as a tool in Civil Engineering. The terms and concepts related to Geographic Information Systems are introduced. The management of spatial databases, particularly those related to Civil Engineering, is covered. Students will collect data using a Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will be required to use the GIS ArcInfo to solve a specific individual spatial problem that they propose based on several Civil Engineering databases available to them. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Engineering standing and one of the following: C in CE 331, C in CE 341, or CE 471G .
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CE 531 - GEOMETRIC DESIGN AND OPERATIONS OF ROADWAYS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Analysis of transportation facilities through a diagnostic study of transportation systems with emphasis on design, capacity and safety. Engineering practice oriented toward open-ended design solutions, mostly focused on roadway design.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: C in CE 331, and engineering standing.
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CE 533 - RAILROAD FACILITIES DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Principles of railroad location, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and operation with emphasis on track structure design and analysis, bridges and bridge loading, drainage considerations, track geometry effects, and operating systems analysis.
Prerequisite(s):
Co-req or prereq: CE 471G or graduate standing or consent of instructor.
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CE 534 - PAVEMENT DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
College of Engineering
Credits: 3
Design, analysis, construction and management of flexible and rigid pavements. Stresses and strains, pavement materials, subgrade soil stabilization, bases and subbases, quality control, drainage, pavement-type selection, and pavement management.
Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: C in CE 381, prerequisite or concurrent CE 471G , and engineering standing.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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