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AST 310 - TOPICS IN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Readings, research, discussions and lectures to illuminate problems of contemporary significance in astronomy and astrophysics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.
Prereq: To be announced with subtitle.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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AST 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK IN ASTRONOMY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Students may select an approved topic for study under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Major and a standing of 3.0 in the department.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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AST 591 - ASTROPHYSICS I - STARS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The physics of stars from star formation to stellar death. Topics include stellar structure and evolution, energy generation and transport, the late stages of stellar evolution and stellar remnants.
Prereq: PHY 361, PHY 416G, PHY 417G or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: PHY 591
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AST 592 - ASTROPHYSICS II - GALAXIES AND INTERSTELLAR MATERIAL
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The physics of galaxies and of the interstellar medium. TOpics include galaxy formation, evolution and interaction, phases of the interstellar medium, and physical processes in the interstellar medium.
Prereq: PHY 361, 416G, 417G or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: PHY 592
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AT 120 - CAREERS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1
An overview of the Athletic Training profession(s) including aspects of professional practice, areas of specialization, professional issues and trends, and career paths and opportunities. The course will consist of assignments, lectures and interactive discussions led by faculty and visiting professionals designed to expand students’ understanding of the profession(s) and to assist in educational and career planning and discernment.
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AT 500 - INTEGRATIVE CARE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Integrative care involves using the best possible treatments from both complementary/alternative and allopathic medicine, based on the patient’s individual needs and condition. The selection of health care providers should be based on good science and this course will introduce students to complementary and alternative health care providers and the practices and beliefs of these practices as well as the scientific evidence in support of these practices. The course integrates successes from both worlds and describe the safest, least invasive, most cost-effective approach while incorporating a holistic understanding of the individual. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits (1 credit didactic and up to two credits experiential/research).
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: CSD 500 , MLS 500 , CNU 500 , HS 500, PAS 500
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AT 504 - CURRENT TOPICS IN ACTIVE WOMEN’S HEALTH
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This is a required course encompassing a wide range of topics related to women’s health with a focus on active women’s health. The primary focus of this course will be on the discussion of clinical issues specific to active women’s health from a variety of healthcare professionals. The course will utilize a combination of discussions, oral presentations, written communication and group discussions to inform the student. Course must be taken twice for a total of 4 credits.
Prereq: Acceptance in to the Active Women’s Health Certificate Program.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 4 credit hours.
Crosslisted with: CNU 504
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AT 505 - SPORTS MEDICINE FOR ACTIVE WOMEN
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This course is designed to study the basic areas covered in sports medicine with readings and discussions of current trends in research and practice in the field of active women’s health. Readings, discussions and an independent project will focus on reflective decision making about current issues and trends related to sports medicine. Contemporary topics in sports medicine will be covered and students will be expected to develop a presentation on a topic specific to their respective area of clinical practice.
Prereq: Acceptance in to the Active Women’s Health Certificate and a B or better in CNU 503: Nutrition for Health Professions.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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AT 506 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN WOMEN’S HEALTH: PART I
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
The intent of the Part 1 Experiential Learning in Women’s Health course is to use knowledge learned in the classroom and apply to women in the healthcare settings to facilitate wellness, prevention and recovery to maximize women’s health. Students will learn to apply the basics of motivational interviewing as well as the fundamentals learned in class to assess and recommend treatment for issues related to active women’s health. Experiences to be covered in the healthcare settings for women will include nutritional assessment, basic nutrition counseling, physical assessment, injury prevention during exercise, and injury recovery. The course will have an introductory didactic component prior to the experiential learning activities to understand issues related to professionalism and motivational interviewing.
Prereq: Acceptance in to the Active Women’s Health Certificate. Students must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0, with a B in all Certificate courses.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: CNU 506
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AT 507 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN WOMEN’S HEALTH: PART II
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
The intent of the Part II Experiential Learning in Women’s Health course is to use knowledge learned in the classroom and during Part I and further understanding and skills applied to women in healthcare settings to facilitate wellness, prevention and recovery to maximize women’s health. Students will learn to further apply the basics of motivational interviewing as well as the fundamentals learned in class to assess and counsel on issues related to active women’s health. Experiences to be covered in the healthcare settings for women will include more in depth skills involving nutritional assessment, expanding nutrition knowledge and nutrition counseling skills, additional applications of physical assessment and injury prevention during exercise as well as injury recovery. The course will have lectures interspersed on healthcare workplace skills.
Prereq: Acceptance in to the Active Women’s Health Certificate; Students must have maintained an overall GPA of 3.0, with a B in all Certificate courses.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: CNU 507
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AT 593 - FOUNDATIONS AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM FOR ATHLETIC TRAINERS: INTEGUMENTARY AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS
College of Health Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This is a course designed for students pursuing a certification in Athletic Training or similar professional license in health care professions that requires the ability to perform musculoskeletal assessment and management of the entire human body. This is part of a sequence of anatomical and physiological of human body systems courses that focus on normal and disrupted structures involved in sports injuries. The overall objective is for the students to provide foundation information of integumentary and inflammatory body systems. The student will be required to demonstrate competencies in written examinations.
Prereq: Formal acceptance into the Master of Science in Athletic Training program at The University of Kentucky.
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B&E 120 - LEADERSHIP IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
An introductory examination of the skills, competencies, and styles of effective global leaders. Activities include individual assessments and a personal leadership development plan.
Prereq: Acceptance in the Global Scholars Certificate program.
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B&E 122 - THE CHALLENGE OF LEADERSHIP
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1
Current leadership challenges as discussed by the people who confront them. Students have the opportunity to discuss leadership challenges with guest speakers from the corporate, government and non-profit sectors.
Prereq: Acceptance into Global Business Leadership certificate program.
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B&E 150 - PERSONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1
This course guides students to explore business majors and career opportunities while considering their individual decision making and leadership styles. Students participate in assessment activities designed to enhance their understanding of self as they examine their personality, interests, values and skills - factors that influence choosing an academic major and career pathway. Students explore potential career paths of Gatton majors by participating in exploration activities and utilizing resources provided by the Graham Office of Career Management. Students learn basics for resume and professional networking profile development, workplace professionalism, and business etiquette over the span of the semester. By completing this course, students will be better equipped to select internships and leadership enrichment activities that align with and leverage their career goals.
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B&E 201 - INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course provides an introductory level understanding of how a business operates and how it is managed. Business concepts and activities that will be covered include business development, management, human resources, marketing, accounting and finance.
Prereq: Open to all students except those admitted to the Upper Division of the Gatton College of Business & Economics.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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B&E 223 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ECONOMICS OF BUSINESS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 2
Provides an introduction to the principles of microeconomics and some key concepts of macroeconomics as they relate and apply to the immediate interests of business managers. Basic tools of economics will be used to study consumer/producer behavior, how markets work, supply and demand interaction, and intra to market structure. This course is specifically designed to help prepare prospective MBA students for the economics and business classes and will not satisfy ANY undergraduate degree requirement.
Prereq: Acceptance into MBA program, other graduate program or consent of instructor.
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B&E 240 - INTER-CULTURAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
This course is designed to improve students’ ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Prereq: Acceptance into Global Business Leadership certificate program.
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B&E 250 - PROFESSIONAL EXPLORATION & CAREER MANAGEMENT
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1
The course will emphasize the application of communicative, critical thinking, digital, and collaborative skillsets in the development of students’ careers. It will address career opportunities, identifying and selecting personally appropriate career paths, and internship/job search activities. It will enhance digital and critical-thinking skills through leveraging a suite of online tools/platforms for career and company analysis and enhance communicative and collaborative skills through the development of a team-critiqued oral and written professional networking strategies and application materials.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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B&E 327 - LARGER WORLD ISSUES IN BUSINESS
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
A case-based course that explores the nexus between business and the social issues of the day (e.g. poverty, the environment). Student activities include a case competition exercise where they examine a social issue in business and hone their analytical and oral presentation skills. Lecture, 3 hours.
Prereq: Acceptance into the Global Scholars Program.
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B&E 390 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED)
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 3
Readings, projects, lecture and/or discussion to illuminate current topics of special interest or concern in business. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. May not be repeated under the same title. A particular topic may be offered at most three times under the B&E 390 number.
Prereq: Varies by topic.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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B&E 396 - INTERNSHIP SEMINAR
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
B&E 396 is an on-line seminar course taken by Gatton College business majors in conjunction with any credit-bearing, part-time internship experience during fall, spring, or summer semesters. B&E 396 is also the course credit for full time summer internships. Students work the required hours at the internship site (number of hours to be determined by the number of credit hours being earned and the internship pay status - see Graham Office Internship Guidelines and the Graham Office Pre- Internship Checklist for details) and participate in this four session seminar course. The seminar serves as a means to provide the academic and career development supervision, supplementing the site supervisor’s role in monitoring the progress of each intern. The course is designed to provide web-based discussion that provides an opportunity for students to process their internship experience and how it relates to their career goals. The seminar content focuses on professional and career development topics, such as business etiquette, navigating corporate culture, and building a professional network. Seminar content also includes academic major discipline-specific material and applications. By completing this course, students will benefit from a well-rounded professional work experience that is supported by academic and career development resources. Gatton students can earn up to 3 credit hours of experiential education credit per semester, and 6 credit hours total, which count toward their degree requirements for graduation. A student may not earn B&E 396 academic credit for the same internship experience more than one semester. This course must be taken pass/fail.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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B&E 397 - FULL-TIME INTERNSHIP SEMINAR
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1
B&E 397 is an on-line seminar course taken by Gatton College business majors in conjunction with any credit-bearing, full-time internship experience during the spring or fall semester. Enrollment in this course constitutes full-time student status. Students work the required hours at the internship site (see Graham Office Internship Guidelines and the Graham Office Pre-Internship Checklist for details) and participate in this four session seminar course. The seminar serves as a means to provide the academic and career development supervision, supplementing the site supervisor’s role in monitoring the progress of each intern. The course is designed to provide web-based discussion that provides an opportunity for students to process their internship experience and how it relates to their career goals. The seminar content focuses on professional and career development topics, such as business etiquette, navigating corporate culture, and building a professional network. Seminar content also includes academic major discipline-specific material and applications. By completing this course, students will benefit from a well-rounded professional work experience that is supported by academic and career development resources. Gatton students can earn up to 3 credit hours of experiential education credit per semester, and 6 credit hours total, which count toward their degree requirements for graduation. A student may not earn B&E 397 academic credit for the same internship experience more than one semester. This course must be taken pass/fail.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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B&E 400 - CAREER READINESS SKILLS FOR TOMORROW’S GLOBAL ECONOMY
College of Business and Economics
Credit(s): 1
This course examines workplace professionalism, ethical decision-making, and intercultural competency to prepare students as knowledgeable, world-ready leaders in tomorrow’s global economy. Students will navigate real-world decision-making and workplace-ethics challenges via microsimulations. Students will examine skills needed in diverse workplaces to demonstrate professional integrity and competency as well as an understanding of employer expectations.
Prereq: Admission to Upper Division in Business and Economics and Senior standing.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BAE 102 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 1
An introduction to the engineering of food and fiber production, and processing systems. Professionalism and the engineering approach will be emphasized.
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BAE 103 - ENERGY IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 2
This course introduces the concepts of energy transport in biological systems including the study of thermodynamics, heat transfer, psychometrics, and fluid flow.
Prereq: BAE 102 and prereq or concur: MA 113, or consent of instructor.
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BAE 200 - PRINCIPLES OF BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
The engineering problem solving approach will be practiced to analyze biological systems and to demonstrate the application of mathematical and scientific principles to engineering design.
Prereq: MA 113; and prereq or concurrent with PHY 231, CHE 105; and prereq or concurrent with EGR 103 or EGR 215.
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BAE 202 - PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR BIOSYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to statistics and statistical inference reasoning. Evaluation of common claims based on statistical constructs, hypothesis tests, margins of error, confidence intervals, and analysis of variation. Identification of possible statistical obstacles, such as confounding, missing data, and inappropriate randomness. Conceptual statistics will be emphasized. Special attention will be given to include biosystems engineering problems.
Prereq: MA 114
Meets UK Core: Statistical Inferential Reasoning.
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BAE 301 - ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF BIOSYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 2
The financial and managerial aspects of biosystems in evaluating design alternatives. Typical topics included are: concepts of present and future value, techniques of managerial economics, and biosystem design analysis in the evaluation of alternatives. Retirement/replacement policies and risk analysis.
Prereq: BAE 202.
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BAE 305 - DC CIRCUITS AND MICROELECTRONICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
An introduction to the use of digital electronics and integrated circuits in solving biosystems engineering problems. Digital circuits, microprocessor concepts, computer interfacing, transducers, signal conditioning and control applications are discussed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: EGR 102, EE 305, and engineering standing.
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BAE 310 - HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER IN BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental principles of steady state and transient heat and mass transfer in biosystems engineering. Heat transfer will include conduction, convection, and radiation. Mass transfer will include liquid-gas, solid-gas, and solid-liquid equilibrium scenarios, as well as convective, diffusive, and osmotic mass transfer. Governing equations and boundary conditions for both heat and mass transfer will be included with special attention to industrial, biological, and bioenvironmental problems.
Prereq: engineering standing, MA 214 and ME 220; prereq or concurrent with CE 341 or ME 330.
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BAE 395 - INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
Individual research on a selected problem in the field of biosystems engineering. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Prereq: Engineering standing and consent of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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BAE 400 - SENIOR SEMINAR
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 1
A course for senior students in biosystems engineering with emphasis on oral communications skills. Students will do literature searches on topics related to the biosystems engineering profession and present oral and written reports.
Prereq: Engineering standing and prereq or concur with BAE 402.
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BAE 402 - BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN I
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 2
A design course for seniors in BAE requiring students to solve open-ended problems. Students will use previously learned engineering principles to produce actual designs which will be built and analyzed in BAE 403.
Prereq: Engineering standing; BIO 148; BIO 152; ME 330 or CE 341; EM 302; prereq or concurrent with EM 313; BAE 310 or ME 325.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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BAE 403 - BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING DESIGN II
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 2
Student design teams evaluate and enhance design solutions, fabricate prototypes, execute performance tests, analyze results, and develop final design specifications. Oral and written reports are required.
Prereq: Engineering standing; BAE 402; EM 313; BAE 310 or ME 325.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
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BAE 417 - DESIGN OF MACHINE SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A study of the operational characteristics and design features associated with production and processing equipment for food and fiber products and an introduction to conceptualization, analysis and design of these systems. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: Engineering standing; ME 330 or CE 341; EM 302; prereq or concurrent with EM 313.
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BAE 427 - STRUCTURES AND ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course teaches load estimate for light timber and concrete structures and introduces the design of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in these structures.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CE 341 or ME 330; BIO 148; BIO 152; prereq or concurrent with EM 313; BAE 310 or ME 325.
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BAE 435G - WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR BIOSYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A study of the characteristics: treatment and utilization principles; and analysis and design of systems for managing waste from the production and processing of food and fiber. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, three hours per week.
Prereq: Engineering standing; MA 214; BIO 152.
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BAE 437 - LAND AND WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
The hydrologic cycle is studied and design procedures are developed for flood control structures, water table management, wetlands, irrigation, and erosion control systems.
Prereq: Engineering standing; CE 341 or ME 330; BIO 148; BIO 152.
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BAE 447 - BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Design principles and equipment selection for the most common processing operations are studied for the manufacturing and preservation of biological materials. Topics will include the design of fluid flow systems, transient heat transfer, heat exchangers, psychrometrics, and refrigeration.
Prereq: Engineering standing; BIO 148; BIO 152; prereq or concurrent with BAE 310 or ME 325.
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BAE 450 - SPECIAL PROBLEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)
An intensive study of some phases of biosystems engineering in which the student is particularly interested. Approval of instructor is required. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prereq: Engineering standing; approval of instructor.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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BAE 502 - MODELING OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course will introduce students to mathematical modeling of biological systems, both from a conceptual and methodological perspective. The art and science of developing a computer simulation model will be presented and supported by examples/exercises in MATLAB.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; BAE 402.
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BAE 503 - FUNDAMENTALS OF BIORENEWABLE RESOURCE ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the science and engineering of converting biorenewable resources into bioenergy and biobased products. Topics include: Defining the resource base; phsyical and chemical properties of biorenewable resoures; description of biobased products; methods of production for biorenewable resources.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; CHE 107.
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BAE 504 - BIOFUELS PRODUCTION AND PROPERTIES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces students to the science and engineering of liquid biofuels for transportation. Topics include: physical and chemical properties; engine performance; processing technologies; and environmental impact of biofuels.
Prereq: BAE 503 or consent of instructor
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BAE 505 - THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSING OF BIOMASS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to thermal and catalytic processes for the conversion of biomass to biofuels and other biobased products. Topics include gasification, fast pyrolysis, hydrothermal processing, syngas to synfuels, and bio-oil upgrading.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; BAE 503; BAE 542; or consent of instructor.
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BAE 506 - LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENTS FOR BIORESOURCE ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a method in which the energy and raw material consumption, different types of emissions and other important factors related to a specific production or service are measured, analyzed and summarized over the entire life cycle. This course will cover the theory, practice and application of Life Cycle Assessment. Life Cycle Assessment is one tool in a large tool box of methods, such as Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Substance Flow Analysis (SFA), and Risk Assessment (RA), used to evaluate goods, services and systems.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing.
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BAE 514 - COMPONENT DESIGN
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course is intended to give students practical experience in the design and analysis of components used in agricultural machinery. Major topics include material properties, stress/strain analysis, failure theory, and mechanical components. Students will learn how to use computer software to conduct simulations and design components. Rapid prototyping and traditional fabrication techniques will be explored.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; EM 302; ME 205 or CE 106.
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BAE 515 - FLUID POWER SYSTEMS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Analysis and design of fluid power systems used in agricultural, industrial and processing equipment. Selected topics to include: positive displacement components, control devices, actuators, fluid transmission and system dynamics. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: Engineering standing; ME 330 or CE 341; prereq or concurrent with ME 340 or BAE 417.
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BAE 516 - CONTROL OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course is intended to give students practical experience in the design and analysis of control and communication systems used in off- road vehicles. Additional emphasis will be placed on implementing simple feedback control methods using an industrial embedded controller.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; BAE 305.
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BAE 517 - OFF-ROAD VEHICLE DESIGN
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Morphology, operational characteristics, and design considerations of off-road vehicles used in agriculture, forestry and construction. This course provides an introduction to conceptualization, analysis and design of these vehicles. Topics to be addressed include: engine performance and design, vehicle testing, turbo chargers and intercoolers, drivetrains, chassis mechanics, electronic systems, hydraulic systems, and human factors.
Prereq: BAE 417 .
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BAE 532 - INTRODUCTION TO STREAM RESTORATION
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to principles of fluvial geomorphology for application in restoring impaired streams. Topics include channel formation processes (hydrology/ hydraulics), stream assessment, sediment transport, in-stream structures, erosion control, habitat, and monitoring.
Prereq: CE 341 (or equivalent) and engineering standing or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: CE 542
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BAE 535 - ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN AND RECLAMATION
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to the principles of sustainable mine planning with a focus on environmental control system design, reclamation and restoration design, and environmental monitoring systems. Topics will include culvert and diversion design, hydrologic inputs, catchment delineation and routing, sedimentologic inputs, erosion control and best management practice selection, sediment pond design, design of silt fences, grass filters, and sediment ditches, weep berm and vegetated filter strip design, reforestation, grassland/wildlife establishment, stream restoration, wetlands/vernal ponds, environmental monitoring system design, and community integration.
Prereq: MNG 291, MNG 463, and engineering standing or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: MNG 535
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BAE 536 - FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Rainfall physics, principles of erosion on upland areas and construction sites, stable channel design in alluvial material, mechanics of sediment transport, river mechanics, reservoir sedimentation.
Prereq: CE 341 or ME 330 and engineering standing.
Crosslisted with: CE 546
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BAE 537 - IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Planning and design of irrigation system; sprinkler, traveling gun, center pivot, trickle, subirrigation and residential and commercial irrigating; pumps; water quality treatment and supply; ponds and wells; principles of water movement and plant-soil relationships; surface and subsurface drainage.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; ME 330 or CE 341 or consent of instructor.
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BAE 538 - GIS APPLICATIONS FOR WATER RESOURCES
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course studies the principles, methodology and analysis of geographic information systems and spatially-referenced data unique to water resources and hydrologic modeling. Lectures will explore the latest GIS concepts, hydrologic modeling relationships and data sources and be complimented with computer- based laboratory exercises.
Prereq: BAE 437, CE 461G, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: CE 568
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BAE 541 - INTERMEDIATE FLUID MECHANICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Application of basic fluid mechanics to problems of importance to civil engineering practice. This includes flow measuring, closed conduit flow and pipe networks, open channel flow, turbomachinery (pumps), hydraulic structures, culvert flow.
Prereq: CE 341, CS programming course, and engineering standing or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: CE 541
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BAE 542 - BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course explores the history and current status of biofuels and bioproducts development, the policy drivers and stakeholders, current industrial players, mainstream processing technologies, and current and future research themes. Expanding the technical aspects, this course will cover biochemical conversion techniques for producing bioethanol, biobutanol, biodiesel, biogas, and other advanced biofuels/bioproducts and thermochemical conversion techniques towards syngas, bio-oil, and biochar.
Prereq: Engineering standing or consent of instructor.
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BAE 543 - SOLAR CELL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRICAL ENERGY GENERATION
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Physics of photovoltaic (PV) devices, emerging technologies, design of PV cells and systems, electronic components for signal conditioning, integration, installation, performance evaluation and economic issues related to PV systems.
Prereq: EE 211 or EE 305 and Engineering Standing, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: EE 543, EGR 543
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BAE 545 - ENGINEERING HYDRAULICS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Analysis of flow in closed conduits and natural and artificial open channels. Design of hydraulic structures.
Prereq: CE 461G and engineering standing, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: CE 549
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BAE 547 - WATERSHED SEDIMENTATION
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
The course objective is to gain an understanding of the watershed sedimentation including: (1) erosion and sediment transport processes in a watershed and the mechanisms by which the processes are initiated, developed, and worked towards equilibrium; (2) measurement of the sediment budget for a watershed using sediment fingerprinting and sediment loading data; and (3) prediction of sediment loading in watershed with different human disturbances using hydrologic-based modeling tools. Specific emphasis will be placed on the use of natural carbon and nitrogen isotopic tracer measurements within sediment fingerprinting as a data-driven approach to measure sediment loading from different sources in a watershed. In order to fulfill the course objective, the instructor will use traditional classroom learning as well as field and laboratory components of the course in order that students can participate in hands-on learning.
Crosslisted with: CE 547
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BAE 549 - BIOLOGICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
An analysis of processing operations for the conversion or generation of biological materials. The course material applies thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass and energy balances, and reaction kinetics to biological process operations such as sterilization, fermentation, product recovery, freezing, drying, evaporation, and refrigeration. Applications include biomedical, food processing, and biochemical and biofuel production from biomass.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; BAE 447 or consent of instructor.
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BAE 556 - SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
Study of the generation and management of solid and hazardous wastes. Application of engineering principles to the collection, transport, processing, resource recovery and ultimate disposal of these wastes.
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BAE 580 - HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A course emphasizing the use of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer principles in thermal environmental design. Building energy requirements will be computed and thermal comfort criteria will be studied.
Prereq: BAE 427 or ME 321, or consent of instructor. This course is open only to graduate students or undergraduates with engineering standing.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ME 580
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BAE 581 - PHYSICS OF PLANT AND ANIMAL ENVIRONMENTS
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
A study of the thermal, moisture, light, and gaseous components of plant and animal environments with emphasis on interactions between these biological systems and their environments.
Prereq: Engineering standing or graduate student standing; BAE 427 or consent of instructor.
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BAE 583 - INDUSTRIAL ENERGY UTILIZATION AND ASSESSMENT
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 3
This course considers energy use in industrial settings - including energy flows and energy transformations. Students will learn methodologies for assessing, analyzing, and reducing energy use and cost in industrial facilities and auxiliary equipment. The content presented in this course is intended to be consistent with the US Department of Energy Industrial Assessment Center program methods. Students will learn how to perform energy assessments in real engineering settings.
Prereq: Engineering standing or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: ME 583, EE 583, EGR 583, MFS 583
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BAE 599 - TOPICS IN BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
Credit(s): 2 - 3 (Variable)
A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in biosystems engineering such as: design of small earth dams, vacuum dehydration systems, small particle mechanics, biofuels, environmental control in green houses, sprinkler irrigation, energy conversion in agriculture, bio-simulation. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits, but only three credits can be earned under the same title. A particular topic may be offered at most twice under the BAE 599 number.
Prereq: Variable; given when topic identified.
Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
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BC1 480 - BIOCHEMISTRY @ CREIGHTON UNIV
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 6
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BCH 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK IN BIOCHEMISTRY
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3 - 12 (Variable)
Students will carry out a laboratory research project and related reference reading. Laboratory: 9-36 hours per week. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BCH 401G - FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3
Descriptive chemistry of amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Discussion of structure and function; metabolism and bioenergetics; and biological information flow. At the undergraduate level, understanding is demonstrated through hour examinations; at the graduate level, understanding is demonstrated through hour examinations and a brief paper. Lecture, three hours; one optional conference.
Prereq: CHE 107, CHE 236 and BIO 152 or equivalent.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BCH 411G - HUMAN REPRODUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3
The objective of this course is to cultivate a student’s curiosity in the field of human reproductive biology, modern technological advancements such as contraception, assisted reproduction and stem cell research, and the social, economic, and ethical challenges and issues they create. Class topics will include basic reproductive processes from gametogenesis, fertilization, pregnancy, and embryogenesis, issues that may hamper reproductive successes, and technological advancements in reproductive medicine such as contraceptives, assisted reproductive technologies, prenatal genetic diagnosis, and stem cells. The social impacts of current and future reproductive medicine will also be discussed.
Prereq: Elementary Physiology (e.g., PGY206) or Biochemistry (BCH 401G) or consent by the instructor.
Crosslisted with: PGY 401G
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BCH 419G - MOLECULAR BASIS OF HUMAN DISEASE
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the defining characteristics of the major human diseases, the molecular mechanisms responsible for causing these diseases, and some of the molecular technologies used to diagnose and treat them.
Prereq: BCH 401G.
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BCH 501 - GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3
An introductory course devoted to the structure and function of proteins and enzymes and the genera- tion and storage of metabolic energy associated with the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids.
Prereq: CHE 107, CHE 230 and CHE 232, or equivalent. BIO 202 is also recommended.
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BCH 502 - GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3
A continuation of BCH 501. The topics discussed include the molecular basis of gene expression; molec- ular endocrinology; biochemistry of connective tissue, muscle, erythrocyte, and the immune system; structure, function and metabolism of membranes. The sequence BCH 501, BCH 502 covers the material of BCH 811.
Prereq: BCH 501 or equivalent.
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BCH 520 - MECHANISMS OF DISEASE
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3
Mechanisms of Disease is a 3 credit-hour course for students in the health sciences and others interested in understanding basic disease mechanisms and their impact on normal function. The course will start with the basic pathophysiologic processes that underlie human disease: inflammation, cell injury, cell death, repair, immunity and neoplasia. It will then continue with specific disease mechanisms or processes in the cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, neurologic, endocrine, and genitourinary/renal systems. Topics will be presented through lectures and reading assignments. Exams will be computer-based and proctored with a free online proctoring service.
Prereq: One upper-level human physiology course (e.g., PGY 412G, or PGY 502), or consent of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: PGY 520
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BCH 556 - PRINCIPLES OF DRUG DESIGN
College of Medicine
Credit(s): 3
Introduction to medicinal chemistry will be explored through rational biochemical and physical organic chemical approaches to drug design, action and development. Structural features, physical properties, mechanism of action and metabolism of drug like molecules, forces that govern interaction of drug-like molecules with their targets, enzyme mechanisms and inhibition and xenobiotic metabolism will be illustrated with specific examples showing how drugs function at the molecular level.
Prereq: CHE 230, CHE 232, BIO 148, BIO 152.
Crosslisted with: PHS 556
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BIO 101 - WAYS OF DOING BIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
Through a series of lectures and discussions students will gain a better understanding of the various academic programs in the life sciences across campus. Information will also be provided about research opportunities and career possibilities. Pass/fail only. Enrollment limited to freshmen and sophomore science majors.
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BIO 102 - HUMAN ECOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
A study of the interrelationships of man, populations, space, energy, food, mineral resources and other life on earth. Not for life science majors.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 103 - BASIC IDEAS OF BIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Introductory biology. Discussion topics are those relevant to both plants and animals– cell structure and function, molecules important to living things, metabolism, heredity, environment. Not for life science majors.
Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 111 - GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
Laboratory studies in the structure and function of cells, plants, and animals; ecology; heredity; and evolution.
Prereq or Co-req: BIO 103 or consent of instructor.
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BIO 148 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
BIO 148 introduces the student to the biological mechanisms operating at the molecular, cellular, and population level that contribute to the origin, maintenance, and evolution of biodiversity including the origins and history of the evolutionary process. Course material is presented within a phylogenetic context, emphasizing the shared history of all living organisms on earth through common ancestry. The first semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and BIO 152).
Prereq: Math ACT of 24 or above, or MA 109, and past or concurrent enrollment in CHE 105.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 152 - INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The second semester of an integrated one-year sequence (BIO 148 and 152) that is designed to develop understanding and appreciation for the biocomplexity of multicellular eukaryotes, with emphasis on animals and terrestrial plants. Structure and function relationships will be explored at many levels of organization.
Prereq: C or better in BIO 148 or permission of Department.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 155 - LABORATORY FOR INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
This course is designed to provide a broad introduction into the data, results, and information associated with biological research, and into some of the analytical approaches used to test biological hypotheses. Communication of these aspects of biological research is crucial, and much of this lab course will be focused on the development of effective writing skills for the delivery of this information.
Prereq: Math ACT of 23 or above or MA 109, past or current enrollment in CHE 105.
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BIO 180 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (INTRODUCTORY LEVEL): SUBTITLE REQUIRED
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1 - 4 (Variable)
Interdisciplinary, topical or experimental course in introductory biology. Subtitle required. Prerequisites: Determined by Instructor May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours under different subtitles. Course format: variable - Lecture and/or laboratory and/or recitation and/or seminar
Prereq: Determined by Instructor.
Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
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BIO 190 - SUPPLEMENTAL BIOLOGY WORKSHOP I
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
Cooperative workshop offered only as an optional supplement to certain biology lecture courses. Offered only on a pass/fail basis.
Coreq: BIO 148.
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BIO 192 - SUPPLEMENTAL BIOLOGY WORKSHOP II
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 1
Cooperative workshop offered only as an optional supplement to certain biology lecture courses. Offered only on a pass/fail basis.
Coreq: Bio 152
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BIO 198 - SCHOLARS BIOLOGY RESEARCH
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 2
Biology 198 is one of the Scholars courses for biology majors in the Department of Biology Scholars Program. This course is designed to provide a solid introduction to 21st century bioscience research. Students will learn how to critically read, interpret, understand and discuss original literature. Students will learn how to discuss data and information from the original literature appropriately, develop reasonable hypotheses from current 21st century bioscience problems and provide plausible conclusions and presentations in regard to those problems using original information and data. Lastly, the course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to participate and succeed in an upper level research experience. The course substitutes for BIO 155 for BIOLOGY majors
Prereq: ACT 30 or Reading/Math SAT of 1320 or Reading/Math SAT2016 of 1370 or Reading/Math/Writing SAT of 1980, and declared biology major, and a min High School GPA of 3.5.
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BIO 199 - RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 0 - 1 (Variable)
Participation in biological research under the direction of a faculty mentor in Biology or a related field. A research contract signed by the student and faculty mentor must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Biology. Offered pass/fail only.
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BIO 208 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
The course introduces fundamental microbiological principles and techniques. Emphasis is placed on the interactions between humans and microorganisms, especially bacteria and viruses, the use of antimicrobial agents, microbial antibiotic resistance, and the structural, functional, and evolutionary relationships among microorganisms.
Prereq: High school chemistry recommended. Note: Does not count for an upper division course for majors in Biology.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 209 - INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 2
Laboratory exercises in general microbiology. Laboratory, four hours per week.
Prereq: One unit of chemistry or consent of instructor; BIO 208 or BIO 308 should be taken concurrently.
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BIO 300 - GENERAL ENTOMOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Fundamentals of insect biology and relationships among insects, plants, and other organisms; identification of commonly encountered insects. Beneficial and detrimental effects of insects are discussed. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prereq: One course in introductory biology.
Crosslisted with: ENT 300
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BIO 302 - INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This introductory course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding, at the physiological, cellular, and molecular levels, of how the nervous system functions to create behavior. It will also introduce students to the consequences of abnormal system functioning brought about by either disease or injury. Prereq: BIO 152 or equivalent or permission of instructor.
Prereq: BIO 152 or equivalent or persmission of instructor.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 303 - INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 4
This course covers topics in evolution, concentrating on the Darwinian theories of evolution including descent with modification, natural selection, and sexual selection. Topics will include: patterns of evolution, the genetic source of variation, measuring evolution, adaptation, speciation, human evolution, ‘evo-devo’, and evolutionary medicine. Taught on campus (lecture, three hours; recitation, three hours) or online. Prereq: BIO 148, BIO 152 and BIO 155 or equivalent.
Prereq: BIO 148, BIO 152 and BIO 155.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 304 - PRINCIPLES OF GENETICS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 4
A study of the physical and chemical aspects of the genetic material and their relationship to the expression and inheritance of the phenotype. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours per week.
Prereq: BIO 148, BIO 152, BIO 155, CHE 107, CHE 113.
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BIO 305 - INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE TECHNIQUES
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This introductory lecture/laboratory course will provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as hands-on experience in basic behavioral, anatomical, and physiological techniques used by laboratory scientists in the investigation of the nervous system. Upon completion, students will be prepared for independent research experiences in working neuroscience laboratories.
Prereq: BIO 302 Introduction to Neuroscience or equivalent.
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BIO 308 - GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
Fundamental concepts of microbiology. The nutrition, physiology, genetics, molecular biology of microorganisms, and their roles in nature and in infection and immunity will be studied.
Prereq: BIO 304 OR ABT 360 OR ENT 360 AND CHE 230 OR CHE 236.
Approved for Distance Learning.
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BIO 309 - MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 2
This course includes laboratory exercises that are designed to illustrate processes central to microbiology and to familiarize students with basic skills required for working with microorganisms in a safe environment. Students will become familiar with isolating, culturing, and identifying microorganisms, and with molecular techniques used to study and manipulate microbes.
Prereq: BIO 304 OR ABT 360 OR ENT 360 AND CHE 230 OR CHE 236 or consent of Instructor.
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BIO 310 - THE LIFE PROCESSES OF PLANTS
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course is intended to provide a basic understanding of the natural products and processes that shape the nature of modern plants and govern their interactions with the environment. Students will develop a basic understanding of how these plant attributes relate to oganismic function. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the nature of the major plant biomes of the Earth, their community dynamics, and how member plants compete for space and other resources. Development of optimal plant strategies for reproductive success, plant interaction with other living systems as well as abiotic factors and their defense from predation and attack will also be considered.
Prereq: BIO 152.
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BIO 315 - INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 4
The structure and function of cells will be considered. Emphasis will be placed on the ultrastructure of cell organelles in plants and animals as a framework for understanding the compartmentalized nature of cell activity. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory 3 hours/weekly.
Prereq: BIO 303 and BIO 304; coreq: Che 230 or equivalent; or consent of instructor.
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BIO 325 - ECOLOGY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 4
This course introduces the scientific study of relationship between organisms and their environment. The course is structured around levels of organization from physiological ecology to individuals, populations, communities, ecosystems, landscapes, regions, and the biosphere. Students will be expected to develop a solid knowledge base and understanding of key concepts and issues in contemporary ecology; to become familiar with how ecological understanding is attained by researchers; and to see how ecological knowledge and methods can be used to address important societal problems. Lecture, three hours per week; laboratory, an average of three hours per week.
Prereq: BIO 148 and BIO 152, or equivalent introductory biology sequence; and BIO 304 or equivalent genetics course; or consent of instructor.
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BIO 337 - MATHEMATICAL MODELING IN THE LIFE SCIENCES
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 3
This course introduces mathematical modeling in biology and other life science disciplines using discrete and continuous tools and techniques, including difference equations and differential equations. Students will learn to construct, analyze, and simulate models and interpret the results within their biological context.
Prereq: A grade of B or better in MA 114 (Calculus II) or MA 138 (Calculus II with Life Science Applications) or consent of department.
Crosslisted with: MA 337
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BIO 340 - COMPARATIVE ANATOMY
College of Arts & Sciences
Credit(s): 5
Comparative study of the anatomy of vertebrates with emphasis on evolutionary change, adaptive and functional significance of structural organization and basic concepts of the comparative approach. Laboratory studies on representative vertebrates involving dissections, models, and demonstrations. Lecture, three hours; laboratory, four hours per week.
Prereq: BIO 148, BIO 152, and BIO 155 or BIO 198, or consent of Instructor.
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