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Aviation Technology |
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AV 1170 - Aircraft Structures
3 credits
Accepted methods and repair for metal structures. Organic finishes and application techniques with laboratory applications and practical experience.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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AV 1240 - Aircraft Maintenance
3 credits
Maintenance, repair, alteration, and inspection of aircraft. Assembly and rigging of control systems with laboratory application of maintenance assembly and rigging procedures.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1130 , AV 1140 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 2100 - Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and Accessories
3 credits
Theory of operation, maintenance, and repair of reciprocating engines, propellers, exhaust systems, ignition systems, and fuel systems with laboratory applications of principles and components studied.
Corequisite: AV 2110 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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AV 2110 - Aircraft Reciprocating Powerplants and Accessories Lab
3 credits
Laboratory application of principles studied in AV 2100 .
Corequisite: AV 2100 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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AV 2140 - Aircraft Turbine Powerplants and Maintenance Operations
3 credits
Theory of turbine powerplants, including turbine engine and components operation, hot section inspection, and servicing. Aircraft engine 100-hour inspections and maintenance, with laboratory applications of principles and components studied.
Corequisite: AV 2150 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 2150 - Aircraft Turbine Powerplant Maintenance Operations Lab
3 credits
Theory of turbine powerplants, including turbine engine and components operation, hot section inspection, and servicing. Aircraft engine 100-hour inspections and maintenance, with laboratory applications of principles and components studied.
Corequisite: AV 2140 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 2170 - Aircraft Systems
2 credits
Theory and operation of aerospace environmental systems, communication, navigation and guidance systems, fuel and propellant systems, fire detection, and warning.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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AV 2180 - Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
2 credits
Theory and operation of aircraft hydraulic, landing gear, and brake systems.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2 |
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AV 2190 - Aircraft Systems Lab
1 credit
Laboratory application of principles and components studied in AV 2170 .
Corequisite: AV 2170 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1 |
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AV 2200 - Aircraft Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems Lab
1 credit
Laboratory application of principles and components studied in AV 2180 .
Corequisite: AV 2180 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1 |
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AV 2250 - Internship
1-4 credits
Planned supervised work experience in industry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of department.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4 |
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AV 2330 - Private Pilot Ground School
4 credits
Instructions in principles of flight, aircraft and engine operation, weather, navigation, radio aids to navigation, radio communications, and federal air regulations. Preparation for FAA Private Pilot written exam.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
4 |
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AV 2350 - Private Pilot Certification
1 credit
FAA approved flight training program meeting all requirements for, and in the issuance of, the Private Pilot Airplane License.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2330 (may be taken concurrently).
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 2420 - FAA Regulations, Records, and Certification
2 credits
Maintenance forms, records, and regulations releasing aircraft to airworthy status. Certification of maintenance technicians is also included.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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AV 2430 - Aircraft Electrical Systems and Components
2 credits
Aircraft electrical power generating systems. Theory of generation, alternators, regulation, and control systems with laboratory application of principles and systems studied.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ETE 2300 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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AV 2440 - Aircraft Electrical Systems Laboratory
2 credits
Laboratory application of principles and systems studied in AV 2430 .
Prerequisite/Restriction: ETE 2300 .
Corequisite: AV 2430 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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AV 2510 - Intermediate Flight
1 credit
FAA approved flight training program that fulfills the cross country requirements for commercial and instrument ratings.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2350 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 2520 - Instrument Pilot Ground School
4 credits
Ground school approved by FAA under Part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. Designed to prepare students to pass the FAA oral and written examinations required for becoming instrument rated pilots.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2330 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4 |
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AV 2540 - Instrument Pilot Certification I
1 credit
FAA approved flight training program introducing requirements for issuance of the Instrument Pilot Airplane Rating.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2350 , AV 2510 ; and AV 2520 (may be taken concurrently).
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 2550 - Instrument Pilot Certification II
1 credit
Continuation of AV 2540 . Completes all requirements for issuance of the instrument pilot airplane rating.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2540 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 2620 - Commercial Pilot Ground School
2 credits
Commercial flight operations including performance, cross country planning, advanced systems operations, complex airplanes, and flight maneuvers.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2350 , AV 2520 , AV 2540 , and AV 2550 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2 |
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AV 2660 - Commercial Pilot Certification
1 credit
Flight instruction to meet FAA requirements and completion of tests for certification.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2540 , AV 2550 ; and AV 2620 (may be taken concurrently).
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 2720 - CFI and CFII Ground School
3 credits
Designed to prepare students to pass the FAA oral and written examinations required for becoming certified flight and instrument instructors. Combines Certified Flight Instructor and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument into one course.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2620 , AV 2660 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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AV 2740 - CFI Certification
1 credit
FAA-approved flight training program meeting all requirements for the issuance of the Certified Flight Instructor Airplane Rating.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2620 , AV 2660 ; and AV 2720 (may be taken concurrently).
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 2860 - CFII Certification
1 credit
FAA approved flight training program meeting all the requirements for, and issuance of, the Certified Flight Instructor, Airplane Instrument Rating.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2620 , AV 2660 , AV 2720 , and AV 2740 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 2880 - Multi-Engine Certification
1 credit
Flight training program designed to satisfy all requirements necessary to qualify a student for the FAA Multi-Engine Airplane Rating practical test.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2660 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1 |
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AV 3010 - National Airspace, Air Traffic Control, and Airport Administration
3 credits
Study of air traffic control system, airspace usage, and facilities. Airport planning, development, and management and their importance to the achievement of a successful airport operation. Management of publicly owned and operated airports, ranging in size from general aviation to the large air carrier hubs.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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AV 3120 - Aviation Law
3 credits
Law as it affects aviation industry. Rights and responsibilities of individual organizations and the aviation community. Regulation and liability pertaining to design, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of aircraft.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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AV 3140 - Advanced Avionics Systems and Flight Simulation
3 credits
Advanced instrument simulation training.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 2540 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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AV 3280 - Advanced Turbine Engines
2 credits
Advanced study of turbo-jet propulsion. Comparative examination of jet, fan, turbo-prop, and turbo-shaft engines.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 2150 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2 |
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AV 3410 - FCC License
1 credit
Prepares students to obtain the FCC General Radio Telephone Operator’s License. Covers electronic fundamentals through microwave radar and FCC rules and regulations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ETE 3400 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1 |
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AV 3610 - AeroTechnology Design I
1 credit
Students select and plan a senior project. Requires written proposal, including technical description of the project and management plans.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1 |
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AV 4200 - Composite Manufacturing Processes and Repair
3 credits
Composite manufacturing processes, composite materials survey, tooling design and fabrication, autoclave processes, vacuum bag techniques, filament winding processes, equipment requirements, materials cutting and storage, and composite materials testing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Cross-listed as: AV 6200 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 4250 - Internship
1-6 credits
Planned supervised work experience in industry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval of department.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6 |
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AV 4280 - Airline Management
3 credits
Study of airline operations and their organizational structure. Examines functions of airline dispatcher, operations specialists, managers, and cockpit flight crew. Discussion of advanced flight planning, aircraft performance and loading considerations, and impact of weather on flight operations and routing priorities.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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AV 4300 - Airline Marketing
3 credits
Introduces marketing thought, basic marketing principles and their application to airline business and operations, strategic planning, and decision-making.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams. AV 4280 is highly recommended.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 4480 - Certified Flight Instructor Practicum
2 credits
Under supervision of ground school instructor, students gain practical experience teaching ground school subjects.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 2740 .
2 |
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AV 4490 - Human Factors in Aviation Safety
3 credits
Examines major causative agent in aircraft accidents: the human being. Emphasizes psychological and physiological factors enhancing accident probability. Includes detailed analysis of ergonomics (human engineering) and its influence on safety.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 4610 - AeroTechnology Design II (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Execution and completion of a team or individual project. Requires design reviews and written reports.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 3610 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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AV 4620 - AeroTechnology Design III (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Preparation and presentation of a team or individual project. Writing and speaking skills emphasized through technical reports and presentations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 4610 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 4660 - Flight Senior Project (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Students select, plan, and execute an approved senior project. Writing and speaking skills emphasized through technical reports and presentations.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 5400 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3 |
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AV 5400 - Regional Jet Ground School I
4 credits
Introduction to a typical commercial jet aircraft in use by Regional Airlines. Course includes the following: Aircraft Systems, Standard Operating Procedures, and Flight Planning and Performance. Introduction to Airline Flight Operations in preparation for entry-level pilot positions with a regional airline.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 2550 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4 |
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AV 5410 - Regional Jet Ground School II
4 credits
Continuation of AV 5400 .
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 2550 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exams.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4 |
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AV 5420 - Advanced Regional Jet Simulation
3 credits
Flight training introduction to a typical commercial jet aircraft simulator in use by regional airlines. Intended for Professional Pilot aviation students actively pursuing a career in the airline industry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: AV 1100 , AV 5410 , and passing scores on the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) exam.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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AV 6200 - Composite Manufacturing Processes and Repair
3 credits
Composite manufacturing processes, composite materials survey, tooling design and fabrication, autoclave processes, vacuum bag techniques, filament winding processes, equipment requirements, materials cutting and storage, and composite materials testing.
Cross-listed as: AV 4200 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
Biological Engineering |
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BENG 1880 - Engineering Quantification of Biological Processes
3 credits
Introduction to engineering practice of biological modeling and quantification of biological processes. Introduction to transport of heat and mass; bioenergetics, thermodynamics, and enzyme kinetics; metabolism; mechanical work processes; and modeling of biological systems. Recommended that students take BENG 1880 after taking calculus and biology.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 1890 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research Methods
1 credit
Introduction to research in biological engineering. Provides preview of research facilities and faculty programs within the Biological and Irrigation Engineering Department at USU. Teaches specific skills for searching scientific literature, database compilation, design of controlled experiments, lab tours, data analysis, and data presentation.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1 |
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BENG 2330 - Engineering Properties of Biological Materials
3 credits
Relationships between composition, structure, and properties of biological materials. Definition, measurement, and use of mechanical, thermal, electromagnetic, chemical, and biological properties in computation and design.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BIOL 1610 , BENG 1880 , CHEM 1210 , CHEM 1215 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 2400 - Biological and Environmental Thermodynamics
3 credits
Introductory thermodynamics for biological and environmental engineering. First and second laws of thermodynamics. Entropy, thermodynamics of processes, and equations of state. Phase equililbria, Gibbs free energy, and Raoult’s law.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 1220 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 3000 - Instrumentation for Biological Systems
3 credits
Fundamentals of measurement systems used in bioprocess, biomedical, agricultural, biological, and environmental applications. Selection and use of sensors, data acquisition systems, and elementary controls.
Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGR 2210 or ETE 2300 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 3200 - Introduction to Unit Operations in Biological Engineering
3 credits
Introduction to the fundamental unit operations required to process biological materials in bioprocessing, biomedical, and food engineering applications. Integration of biology and chemistry into biological engineering using basic concepts in heat, mass, and energy conservation and transport.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 , CHEM 2300 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 3670 - Transport Phenomena in Bio-Environmental Systems
3 credits
Core course in both biological and environmental engineering. Students develop a detailed understanding of the principles, concepts, modes, and methods of calculating heat and mass transfer. Emphasis given to contaminant and nutrient flux, along with their state transformations, in order for the biological or environmental engineer to evaluate options for production, clean-up, and control of bio-environmental systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C- in BENG 2400 or MAE 2300 and or
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 3870 - Biological Engineering Design I
1 credit
Students select and plan a senior design project. A project proposal, including a technical description of the project and management plans, is required.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BENG 4250 - Cooperative Practice
3 credits
Planned work experience in industry or government. Detailed program must be approved prior to registration. Written report required.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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BENG 4880 - Biological Engineering Design II (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Execution and completion of a comprehensive senior design project. Design reviews and written reports are required.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 3870 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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BENG 4890 - Biological Engineering Design III (CI)
CI Communications Intensive
3 credits
Preparation and presentation of the senior design project. The presentation will involve a professional standard report and an evaluation and critique by Biological Engineering students and faculty.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 4880 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3 |
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BENG 4930 - Special Studies
1-4 credits
Independent or group study of biological and irrigation engineering subjects not covered in regular course offerings.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4 |
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BENG 5020 - Biological Systems Modeling and Controls
3 credits
Development of mathematical models to describe biological systems. Emphasizes use of analogic techniques for development and numerical methods for solution. Systems to be considered include biotransport, population biology, and cellular engineering.
Prerequisite/Restriction: MATH 2250 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5600 - Downstream Processes in Biological Engineering
3 credits
Purification of proteins and other soluble/insoluble products from biochemical and/or chemical process streams. Emphasizes physical-chemical separation processes based on density, size, solubility, molecular interactions, etc.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6600
3 |
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BENG 5610 - Food and Bioprocess Engineering
3 credits
Standardization and compounding of biomaterials and food products; preservation processing using heat, refrigeration, concentration, and dehydration. Basic unit operations in the bioprocessing industry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 3200 .
Cross-listed as: BENG 6610 and NDFS 5610 /NDFS 6610 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5620 - Metabolic Engineering I
3 credits
Presents fundamental knowledge of cellular metabolic pathways, basic principles of metabolic engineering, metabolic flux analysis, regulation of metabolic pathways, metabolic engineering applications, and biosynthesis of primary/secondary metabolites. Students given opportunities to conduct experiments, as well as opportunities for hands-on gene cloning and work with genetic engineering techniques.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6620 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 5630 - Synthetic Biological Engineering
3 credits
Covers aspects of synthetic biological engineering, including overview of molecular biology and molecular cloning techniques, including PCR and analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. Introduces bioinformatics and practical use of these programs for biological design. Emphasizes principles of genetic engineering and use of standard biological parts and cellular engineering applications.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6630 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 5640 - Biofuels
3 credits
Biofuel potential as energy source, emphasis on biofuel impacts on the global environment and economy, and the role of biofuel towards sustainability. Evaluate factors driving biofuel policies and research. General discussion about fossil fuel, renewable energy forms, and availability of biomass feed stocks and their forms. Evaluate biofuel production from solid waste and wastewater systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Senior or Graduate student status, or permission of instructor
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5650 - Biofuels Systems Design
3 credits
This course is designed to provide biofules system design experience for students with an understanding of Biofuels-including but not limited to biodeiesel, bioethanol and biogas. The students will have the opportunity to work with professional engineers and learn how to plan, and design production systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or or permission of instructor
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 5660 - Environmental Quality Analysis
3 credits
Familiarizes students with various methods used for analysis of chemical parameters in environmental samples (water, soil, and air). Provides students with skills enabling them to make proper selection/evaluation of analytical procedure and evaluate data generated.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: , ,
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5680 - Soil-based Waste Management
2 credits
Engineering management of wastes present in the vadose zone, including extraction, containment, and biological, chemical, and physical destruction technologies for sustainable agriculture and environmental quality. Aspects include engineering characterization, problem definition, treatment, and monitoring. Analysis and design emphasized through problems, examinations, and report writing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Professional Engineering Program.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6680 and CEE 5680 /CEE 6680 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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BENG 5830 - Management and Utilization of Biological Solids and Wastewater
3 credits
Focuses on production, management, and disposal of biosolids and wastewater generated in food processing and wastewater treatment. Emphasizes beneficial use of biosolids and wastewater for agricultural production, forest enhancement, and land reclamation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 3200 , BENG 3670 /CEE 3670 , CEE 3610 /PUBH 3610 , CEE 3640 .
Cross-listed as: BENG 6830 and CEE 5830 /CEE 6830 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5840 - Introduction to Biophotonics
3 credits
Engineering aspects of interactions of light with living systems. Design, testing, construction, and simulation for medical, bioprocess communication, data storage, and instrumentation applications. To receive graduate-level credit, students must complete a 10-page extra paper project addressing state-of-the-art research being conducted on a new biophotonics instrument, component, or device. Engineering aspects of the research development must be addressed (i.e., design; cost, including capital and O&M; reliability; and performance). Use and referencing of the current research literature is required.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6840 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5850 - Biomaterials Engineering
3 credits
Explores identification and modification of properties of natural and artificial biomaterials. Design of applications for by-product recovery and recycling, environmental, food processing, and biomedical industries. Commercialization of biomaterial feed stocks, biotechnology output, and bioprocessing by-products into traditional and alternative products.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 .
Cross-listed as: BENG 6850 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5890 - Tissue Engineering
3 credits
Introduction to fundamentals of tissue engineering. Investigation of engineering design strategies for artificial organs, as well as treatments for disease disorders of nerves, blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, and liver. Exploration of the use of stem cell gene therapy in tissue engineering.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6890 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 5910 - Introduction to Biosensors
3 credits
Principles of biologically based sensing elements and interfacing techniques. Design and analysis methods of biosensing and transducing components in bio-interface. Applications of biosensors and bioelectronics in biomedical, bioprocessing, and biomechanical engineering.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6910 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 5930 - Special Studies
1-4 credits
Independent or group study of biological and irrigation engineering subjects not covered in regular course offerings.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4 |
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BENG 6600 - Downstream Processes in Biological Engineering
3 credits
Purification of proteins and other soluble/insoluble products from biochemical and/or chemical process streams. Emphasizes physical-chemical separation processes based on density, size, solubility, molecular interactions, etc.
Cross-listed as: BENG 5600 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 6610 - Food and Bioprocess Engineering
3 credits
Standardization and compounding of biomaterials and food products; preservation processing using heat, refrigeration, concentration, and dehydration. Basic unit operations in the bioprocessing industry.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 3200 .
Cross-listed as: BENG 5610 and NDFS 6610 /NDFS 5610 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 6620 - Metabolic Engineering I
3 credits
Presents fundamental knowledge of cellular metabolic pathways, basic principles of metabolic engineering, metabolic flux analysis, regulation of metabolic pathways, metabolic engineering applications, and biosynthesis of primary/secondary metabolites. Students given opportunities to conduct experiments, as well as opportunities for hands-on gene cloning and work with genetic engineering techniques.
Cross-listed as: BENG 5620 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 6630 - Synthetic Biological Engineering
3 credits
Covers aspects of synthetic biological engineering, including overview of molecular biology and molecular cloning techniques, including PCR and analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. Introduces bioinformatics and practical use of these programs for biological design. Emphasizes principles of genetic engineering and use of standard biological parts and cellular engineering applications.
Cross-listed as: BENG 5630 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 6640 - Biofuels
3 credits
Biofuel potential as energy source, emphasis on biofuel impacts on the global environment and economy, and the role of biofuel towards sustainability. Evaluate factors driving biofuel policies and research. General discussion about fossil fuel, renewable energy forms, and availability of biomass feed stocks and their forms. Evaluate biofuel production from solid waste and wastewater systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Senior or Graduate student status, or permission of instructor
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 6650 - Biofuels Systems Design
3 credits
This course is designed to provide biofules system design experience for students with an understanding of Biofuels-including but not limited to biodeiesel, bioethanol and biogas. The students will have the opportunity to work with professional engineers and learn how to plan, and design production systems.
Prerequisite/Restriction: or or permission of instructor
Cross-listed as:
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3 |
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BENG 6660 - Environmental Quality Analysis
3 credits
Familiarizes students with various methods used for analysis of chemical parameters in environmental samples (water, soil, and air). Provides students with skills enabling them to make proper selection/evaluation of analytical procedure and evaluate data generated.
Prerequisite/Restriction:
Cross-listed as: , ,
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 6680 - Soil-based Waste Management
2 credits
Engineering management of wastes present in the vadose zone, including extraction, containment, and biological, chemical, and physical destruction technologies for sustainable agriculture and environmental quality. Aspects include engineering characterization, problem definition, treatment, and monitoring. Analysis and design emphasized through problems, examinations, and report writing.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Professional Engineering Program.
Cross-listed as: BENG 5680 and CEE 6680 /CEE 5680 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2 |
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3 |
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BENG 6830 - Management and Utilization of Biological Solids and Wastewater
3 credits
Focuses on production, management, and disposal of biosolids and wastewater generated in food processing and wastewater treatment. Emphasizes beneficial use of biosolids and wastewater for agricultural production, forest enhancement, and land reclamation.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 3200 , BENG 3670 /CEE 3670 , CEE 3610 /PUBH 3610 , CEE 3640 .
Cross-listed as: BENG 5830 and CEE 6830 /CEE 5830 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3 |
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BENG 6840 - Introduction to Biophotonics
3 credits
Engineering aspects of interactions of light with living systems. Design, testing, construction, and simulation for medical, bioprocess communication, data storage, and instrumentation applications. To receive graduate-level credit, students must complete a 10-page extra paper project addressing state-of-the-art research being conducted on a new biophotonics instrument, component, or device. Engineering aspects of the research development must be addressed (i.e., design; cost, including capital and O&M; reliability; and performance). Use and referencing of the current research literature is required.
Cross-listed as: BENG 5840 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BENG 6850 - Biomaterials Engineering
3 credits
Explores identification and modification of properties of natural and artificial biomaterials. Design of applications for by-product recovery and recycling, environmental, food processing, and biomedical industries. Commercialization of biomaterial feed stocks, biotechnology output, and bioprocessing by-products into traditional and alternative products.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 .
Cross-listed as: BENG 5850 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BENG 6860 - Research Orientation
1 credit
Promotes familiarization with departmental and graduate school rules, procedures, and research.
Cross-listed as: BENG 7860 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BENG 6870 - Research Planning
1 credit
Tools and techniques for writing research proposals and giving presentations.
Cross-listed as: BENG 7870 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BENG 6890 - Tissue Engineering
3 credits
Introduction to fundamentals of tissue engineering. Investigation of engineering design strategies for artificial organs, as well as treatments for disease disorders of nerves, blood vessels, bones, cartilage, skin, and liver. Exploration of the use of stem cell gene therapy in tissue engineering.
Prerequisite/Restriction: Prerequisite: BENG 2330 or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: BENG 5890 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BENG 6910 - Introduction to Biosensors
credits
Principles of biologically based sensing elements and interfacing techniques. Design and analysis methods of biosensing and transducing components in bio-interface. Applications of biosensors and bioelectronics in biomedical, bioprocessing, and biomechanical engineering.
Prerequisite/Restriction: BENG 2330 or permission of instructor.
Cross-listed as: BENG 5910 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BENG 6930 - Special Problems
1-4 credits
Independent study of problems in biological and agricultural engineering.
Repeatable for credit.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BENG 6970 - Thesis Research
1-10 credits
Credit for MS research and report requirements.
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-10 |
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BENG 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement for MS Students
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail only.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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BENG 7600 - Advanced Research Topics
3 credits
Study of advanced biological and engineering topics. Analysis of project scale water management issues, software development, crop modeling, advanced drainage systems, remote sensing, groundwater systems, and other topics taken from the research interests of the faculty.
Prerequisite/Restriction: PhD enrollment.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
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BENG 7860 - Research Orientation
1 credit
Promotes familiarization with departmental and graduate school rules, procedures, and research.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6860 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
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BENG 7870 - Research Planning
1 credit
Tools and techniques for writing research proposals and giving presentations.
Cross-listed as: BENG 6870 .
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1 |
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BENG 7960 - Supervised Teaching
1-3 credits
Faculty members mentor PhD students in teaching and in understanding principles of pedagogy, including: (1) planning/organizing lectures and other teaching activities, (2) conducting teaching/instruction activities, (3) involvement in grading student work, and (4) assessment of activities by faculty mentor.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3 |
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BENG 7970 - Dissertation Research
1-10 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail ony.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-10 |
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BENG 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement for PhD Students
1-9 credits
Repeatable for credit.
Pass/Fail ony.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9 |
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BIOL 1010 - Biology and the Citizen (BLS)
BLS Breadth Life Sciences
3 credits
Principles and methods of biology and how they impact the daily life and environment of the individual.
Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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BIOL 1013 - Biology and the Citizen Lab
1 credit
Mixed virtual and actual laboratory experiences covering introductory topics in general biology for the non-science major. Designed to complement with emphasis on the scientific method. Includes actual experiences with living organisms, use of the microscope, field excursions and introduction to techniques used in the study of life.
Campus: USU Eastern only
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