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CHEM 4321 - Biochemistry II
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Continuation of Biochemistry I, covering energy generation, metabolism of lipids and amino acids, integration of metabolism, DNA replication and repair, transcription, translation, and control of gene expression. Students who have completed CHEM 4321 may not enroll in CHEM 5321. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5321.
Prerequisites: CHEM 4320 or 5320 with a grade of C or greater.
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CHEM 4330 - History of Chemistry
Three credit hours.
This course is a survey of the growth and development of chemistry. Lectures will stress connections of modern chemistry to past chemists/scientists and how ideas are passed from generation to generation. The personality and human side of the scientists will be emphasized along with the interactions between science and society. Students who have completed CHEM 4330 may not enroll in CHEM 5330. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5330.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3350 with a grade of C or greater.
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CHEM 4340 - Inorganic Chemistry
Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
A theoretical treatment of inorganic chemistry to include atomic structure, valence bond, molecular orbital, and ligand field theories; the crystalline state; thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of transition metal chemistry. The laboratory will reinforce concepts developed in the lecture. Required for the BS major. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5340.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3340 , CHEM 3371 with a grade of C or greater (the latter may be taken as a corequisite).
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CHEM 4342 - Environmental Chemistry
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
A survey of environmental chemistry. Topics covered will include the composition of the atmosphere and behavior; energy and climate; principles of photochemistry and atmospheric chemistry; petroleum and coal chemistry and associated environmental problems; chemistries of soaps and surfactants; halo organics and pesticides, water and air pollution (tropospheric and stratospheric), and connections to climate change; elemental and molecular environmental chemistry in the geological media; water cycle and water treatment; principles of nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry; nuclear environmental chemistry; and evaluation of energy sources that are sustainable. Students who have completed CHEM 4342 may not enroll in CHEM 5342. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5342.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3350 and CHEM 2310 with a grade of C or greater.
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CHEM 4350 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
An elective course designed for students with special interests in organic chemistry who wish exposure to additional concepts beyond those covered in CHEM 3350 , CHEM 3351 . Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5350.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3351 with a grade of C or greater.
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CHEM 4360 - Medicinal Chemistry
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course will serve as an introduction to the chemistry and theory of drug action that includes general drug design, drug-receptor interactions, drug design through enzyme inhibition, pharmacokinetics, and drug metabolism. Additionally, the mechanism of specific drug classes will be examined. This course cannot be used as a substitute for the biochemistry requirement of the ACS-certified degree. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5360.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3351 , CHEM 3150 , and CHEM 3151 , or CHEM 3250 ; all with grades of C or greater.
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CHEM 4380 - Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Theoretical and practical aspects of polymer chemistry will be coordinated. Topics include history, types of polymerizations, kinetics, molecular weight, physical properties including thermal and spectroscopic characterization, biopolymers, and engineering resins. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5380.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3351 , CHEM 3151 , or CHEM 3250 with a grade of C or greater. Other courses recommended but not required are CHEM 3370 , CHEM 3371 , CHEM 3170 , CHEM 3171 , and CHEM 3572 .
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CHEM 4389 - Undergraduate Research
Two, three, or four credit hours.
Trains the student to analyze, plan, and conduct experimental work on a chemical problem. Frequent conferences and a study of chemical literature with a final written report are required. The student is expected to spend four to six hours per week on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the project and will be agreed on in advance by the student and the instructor.
Prerequisites: Consent of department chairperson, junior or senior standing, compliance with approved guidelines (available from chairperson), and comments in the printed schedule.
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CHEM 4399 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
A course for students interested in acquiring additional knowledge in selected topics in chemistry. Possible subjects include chemical carcinogenesis, environmental chemistry, solid-state chemistry, radiochemistry, macromolecules, surface chemistry, quantum chemistry, and others. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5399.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 4400 - Independent Study
One, two, three, or four credit hours.
Designed for students who want to carry out special investigations, which could include chemical education research or directed study of a specialized chemical topic of interest to the student. The topic and method of procedure must have the approval of the supervising faculty member. Frequent conferences with the instructor and a study of chemical literature with a final written report are required. The student is expected to spend four to six hours per week on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the project and will be agreed on in advance by the student and the instructor.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, consent of the chairperson.
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CHEM 4411 - Instrumental Analysis
Three hours lecture. Four hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
A study of the most common modern instrumental methods of analysis, including topics in spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as CHEM 5411.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2311 , CHEM 3350 ; PHYS 2322 , PHYS 2122 or PHYS 1322 , PHYS 1122 with consent of instructor with a grade of C or greater.
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CHEM 4489 - Undergraduate Research
Two, three, or four credit hours.
Trains the student to analyze, plan, and conduct experimental work on a chemical problem. Frequent conferences and a study of chemical literature with a final written report are required. The student is expected to spend four to six hours per week on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week will depend on the nature of the project and will be agreed on in advance by the student and the instructor.
Prerequisites: Consent of the department chairperson, junior or senior standing, compliance with approved guidelines (available from chairperson), and comments in the printed schedule.
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CHEM 4600 - Internship
An educational internship with a field component of a minimum of 12 weeks (480 hours) of internship in a classroom setting under the supervision of a cooperating teacher. Total field experience hours must reflect exposure at both the lower (K-6) and upper (7-9 and 10-12) grades. Each program will ensure that no less than 25% of total field experiences are completed in either grade range.
Prerequisites: TCED 4383 , TCED 4321 , 2.75 GPA, Praxis Il content area examination(s) as required by department/program.
Concurrent: TCED 4330 .
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CHIN 1311 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese I
Three credit hours.
A course for beginners with no knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Instruction in correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, and simple speaking ability leading to active mastery of basic grammar and a limited reading ability. Chinese culture is also introduced.
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CHIN 1312 - Elementary Mandarin Chinese II
Three credit hours.
Continuation of CHIN 1311 .
Prerequisites: CHIN 1311 or equivalent.
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CHIN 2311 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese
Three credit hours.
A continuation of CHIN 1312 , the intermediate course leads to greater facility in the spoken language and to more advanced reading skills.
Prerequisites: CHIN 1312 or equivalent.
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CLNG 1301 - Elementary Classical Language I
Three credit hours.
Offered in a designated classical language in response to student interest. Introduction to the grammar of a designated classical language. Elementary reading and translation in selected texts.
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CLNG 1302 - Elementary Classical Language II
Three credit hours.
Continuation of CLNG 1301 .
Prerequisites: CLNG 1301 in specified classical language or equivalent.
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CLNG 1311 - Elementary Biblical Hebrew
Three credit hours.
Introduction to the grammar of biblical Hebrew. Elementary reading in selected biblical texts.
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CLNG 1312 - Biblical Hebrew Reading
Three credit hours.
Reading of selected biblical prose texts, leading toward development of rapid reading ability.
Prerequisites: CLNG 1311 or consent of instructor.
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CLNG 2301 - Intermediate Classical Language I
Three credit hours.
Readings from the works of classical authors provide an introduction to the literature of the ancient world.
Prerequisites: CLNG 1302 or equivalent.
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CLNG 2302 - Intermediate Classical Language II
Three credit hours.
Readings from the works of classical authors prepare students for studies of prose and poetry written during the flowering of ancient civilizations.
Prerequisites: CLNG 2301 or equivalent.
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CLNG 3311 - Advanced Biblical Hebrew
Three credit hours.
Selected readings of poetic texts in the Hebrew Bible. Investigation of poetic syntax and meter.
Prerequisites: CLNG 1312 .
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Construction Management In general, courses are offered only in the term that is indicated in the course description. However, courses may be offered in other terms if sufficient student demand exists and if qualified instructors are available.
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CNMG 1085 - Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Seminar
Zero credit hours.
This non-credit seminar is required for all undergraduate students majoring in construction management, architectural and construction engineering, civil and construction engineering, and environmental engineering. The seminar meets once per month, up to five times per semester, and provides students with opportunities for professional development and social interaction. Activities will include learning about student organizations and student competitions, hearing guest speakers from industry and government, learning about employment opportunities, attending senior design project final presentations, and social events. One hour per month. Fall and Spring..
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CNMG 1101 - First-Year Colloquium in Construction
Two hours laboratory per week. One credit hours.
An introduction to construction engineering and construction management, along with goal setting, time management, and the on- and off-campus resources needed for success at UA Little Rock. Hands-on activities and group projects explore various concepts in construction. Satisfies the First Year Colloquium requirement. Fall only.
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CNMG 1201 - The Construction Industry
One hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Two credit hours.
Introduction to the construction industry and the career opportunities available within residential, building, heavy civil, and industrial construction. The different roles of the various participants are examined along with industry history and traditions. Proper dress and safety requirements for office and field site visits are discussed. Includes guest speakers, field trips, and project site visits. Fall only.
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CNMG 1305 - Drawings and Specifications
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Introduction to basic construction drawings and specification interpretation. Emphasis on construction drawings and blueprint reading, CSI specifications and master format, project manual, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and proper construction terminology. Fall and Spring.
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CNMG 1385 - Infrastructure, Environment, and Society
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
This course examines the relationships between the natural environment, the built environment, and society. By studying the civil infrastructure that provides shelter, clean air and water, and transportation systems for people and cargo, the disciplines and subdisciplines of architectural, environmental, civil, and construction engineering are introduced. Students deliver oral presentations and listen to and critique the presentations of others. Fall only.
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CNMG 2199 - Special Topics in Construction
One, two, or three credit hours.
Designed to meet the special needs of students or industry to cover the application of construction management or construction engineering to specific problems. Meets the equivalent of one hour per week for each credit hour value. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor based on the relevance of subject matter to student career goals.
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CNMG 2299 - Special Topics in Construction
One, two, or three credit hours.
Designed to meet the special needs of students or industry to cover the application of construction management or construction engineering to specific problems. Meets the equivalent of one hour per week for each credit hour value. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor based on the relevance of the subject matter to student career goals.
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CNMG 2313 - Construction Materials and Methods
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Introduction to specifications, standards, codes, quality control, and quantity survey as they pertain to the execution of selected construction materials. Topics include site work, concrete, masonry, steel, rough and finish carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, and specialties. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite/Concurrent: CNMG 1305 .
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CNMG 2314 - Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Systems
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Introduction to functions of service systems within a modern structure. Includes heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, fire protection, electrical, and conveying systems. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite/Concurrent: CNMG 1305 .
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CNMG 2316 - Construction Surveying with Lab
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Introduction to the principles of construction surveying, project layout, and field performance and surveying equipment management. Topics will include use and care of surveying instruments, directions, angles, surveying calculations, errors, and computations of areas and volumes. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: CNMG 1305 , and MATH 1303 or MATH 1401 .
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CNMG 2318 - Building Information Modeling
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The course will focus on utilizing the basic functions of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for residential and commercial construction. During the course, students will examine geometry, spatial relationships, geographic information, quantities, and properties of building components. Students will create virtual models of buildings that can be used for quantity take-offs. Spring only.
Prerequisites: CNMG 1305 .
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CNMG 2330 - Introduction to Sustainability
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the concept of sustainability and the greatest sustainability challenges of our time related to natural, social, built, and managed systems. Students will study each module in class, prepare a research presentation related to one topic module, and participate in a community engagement service learning project related to one module. The course will challenge students to take action toward increased personal sustainability and responsibility. Offered on demand. Cross listed as MGMT 2330 and POLS 2330 .
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CNMG 2333 - Statics and Strength of Materials
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
An analytical and practical approach to the principles and physical concepts of statics and strength of materials related to construction. Fall only.
Prerequisites: MATH 1303 or MATH 1401 .
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CNMG 2370 - Engineering Statics
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Static equilibrium of particles, equivalent systems of forces, equilibrium of rigid bodies, centroids and centers of gravity, analysis of structures, dry friction, and moments of inertia. Fall only. Cross listed as MEEG 2370 .
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in PHYS 2321 .
Prerequisite/Concurrent: MATH 2453 .
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CNMG 2399 - Special Topics in Construction
One, two, or three credit hours.
Designed to meet the special needs of students or industry to cover the application of construction management or construction engineering to specific problems. Meets the equivalent of one hour per week for each credit hour value. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor based on the relevance of the subject matter to student career goals.
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CNMG 3195 - Community Service Projects
Three hours laboratory per week. One credit hours.
Students will complete at least 40 hours of on- or off-campus community service on an approved project. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
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CNMG 3302 - Engineering Economy
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to engineering economic decisions for evaluating the worth of products, services, projects, and systems; time value of money, economic equivalence concepts, comparison of investment alternatives, evaluating economic life and replacement analysis, inflation, depreciation, and impact of taxes on engineering decisions, and economic risk analysis. Fall only. Cross listed as SYEN 3301 .
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in MATH 1342 , MATH 1342 or MATH 1451 .
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CNMG 3312 - Engineering Structural Analysis
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Structural analysis of trusses, beams, frames, cables, and arches, including determinate and indeterminate structures; deflections of beams and frames; introduction to stiffness methods, and matrix analysis of structures. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in MATH 2453 and CNMG 3376 .
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CNMG 3313 - Civil Engineering Materials with Lab
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Properties of materials and materials science, including atomic structure and bonding, lattice structures and defects, grain structure, alloys, and phase diagrams. Construction engineering materials, including steel, aluminum, aggregates, Portland cement, concrete, masonry, asphalt, wood, and composites. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in CHEM 1402 or CHEM 1406 , and in CNMG 3376 .
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CNMG 3321 - Steel Construction
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Structural steel materials; shapes and uses. Structural steel specifications and construction practices. Structural steel fabrication and erection techniques, practices, and estimation. Bolting, welding, and cutting of structural steel. Construction techniques for stairs, bar joists and girders, tilt-ups, and steel decks. Steel drawings, including set-up, design, detail, and erection drawings. Estimating structural steel quantities and pricing. Spring only.
Prerequisites: CNMG 1305 .
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CNMG 3322 - Concrete Construction
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Provides an in-depth examination of the principles and applications of concrete construction. Study of the process of placing ready mix concrete from batching to curing along with the design, analysis, and economics of formwork. Reinforcing steel, the ACI field technician applications and the ACI Flatwork Technician Certification are also covered. Fall only.
Prerequisites: CNMG 1305 and CNMG 2313
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CNMG 3324 - Heavy Civil Construction
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
This course introduces construction management concepts applicable to heavy civil projects, such as highways, bridges, and water treatment plants. Topics include estimating, bidding, planning, scheduling, contract administration, and construction safety. The course emphasizes the differences between the management of heavy civil construction projects and commercial building construction projects. Offered on demand.
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CNMG 3327 - Field Engineering and Construction Equipment
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Principles of construction project field supervision and construction equipment. Leadership, motivation, communications, problem-solving, decision-making, production control, quality control, and computerized reporting. Earthmoving fundamentals, equipment ownership and operating costs, and equipment selection and usage. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 3339 - Estimating I
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Theory and practice of construction project bidding and estimating. Topics include proposal solicitation and preparation, bidding strategy, estimate types and content, quantity survey, ethics, and an introduction to computer use in estimating. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: MATH 1303 or MATH 1401 , and CNMG 2313 and CNMG 2314 .
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CNMG 3347 - Engineering Soil Mechanics with Lab
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Introduction to soils and foundation engineering and construction soil mechanics technology. Students will study engineering properties of soils, soil field exploration procedures, soil test reports, soil compaction and stabilization construction methods, water movement in soils, moisture control and drainage procedures, in-situ stress distribution in shallow and deep soils, shear strength of clay, silt and sand soils and design of shallow building foundations. Students will perform ASTM soil testing to support the course content and generate laboratory technical reports for major laboratory tests performed during the course. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: CNMG 2333 or CNMG 3376 .
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CNMG 3357 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering with Lab
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The study of the fundamental principles of environmental processes, pollution, and pollution control. Topics include mass transfer, water chemistry and microbiology, water and air pollution, and solid- and hazardous-waste management. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 1402 or CHEM 1406 .
Prerequisite/Concurrent: MATH 3322 .
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CNMG 3371 - Engineering Dynamics
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies; energy and momentum methods; mechanical vibrations and resonance; introduction to structural dynamics due to time-varying loads, such as wind and seismic loading. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 2370 .
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CNMG 3374 - Hydraulic Engineering with Lab
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Properties of water; hydrostatics; water flow in pipes; pipelines and piping networks; water pumps; water flow in open channels; basic fluid mechanics measurement equipment and techniques. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 2370 .
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CNMG 3376 - Engineering Structural Mechanics
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The study of deformation in structural materials: stresses and strains due to tension, compression, torsion, and bending; internal shear forces and bending moments; stress and strain transformations; design of beams and analysis of beam deflections; buckling of columns; introduction to the deformation of structures. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 2370 .
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CNMG 3378 - Engineering Thermodynamics
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Properties of pure substances, thermodynamic processes, heat and work, the first law of thermodynamics, closed systems, enthalpy, open systems, the second law of thermodynamics, entropy, exergy, and an introduction to power and refrigeration cycles. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in CHEM 1402 , PHYS 2321 , and MATH 1452 .
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CNMG 4100 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
The topic and method of procedure must have the approval of the supervising faculty member. Four to six hours per week of work on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week and credit hour value depends on the nature of the project and is agreed on in advance by the student and the instructor. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4185 - Professional Engineering Seminar
Four hours laboratory per week. One credit hours.
Students learn about the importance of engineering licensure, gain an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility including principles of sustainability in design, enhance the ability to function on and lead a multidisciplinary team, and begin preliminary work on the senior design project, which continues in CNMG 4285 . Students must pass the AC and FE exams to pass the course. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher In either CNMG 4362 or CNMG 4371 . Restricted to students within 12 months of graduation.
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CNMG 4199 - Special Topics in Construction
One, two, or three credit hours.
Designed to meet the special needs of students or industry to cover the application of construction management or construction engineering to specific problems. Meets the equivalent of one hour per week for each credit hour value. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor based on the relevance of the subject matter to student career goals.
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CNMG 4200 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
Topic and method of procedure must have approval of the supervising faculty member. Four to six hours per week of work on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week and credit hour value depends on the nature of the project and is agreed on in advance by the student and the instructor. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4285 - Engineering Design Project
One hours lecture. Three hours laboratory per week. Two credit hours.
Continuation of CNMG 4185 . Prepare for engineering practice by designing a major architectural, environmental, or civil engineering project, based on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering codes and standards, and multiple realistic constraints (e.g., economic, ethical, safety). Spring only Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 4185 . Restricted to students in the final semester of one of the engineering programs.
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CNMG 4299 - Special Topics in Construction
One, two, or three credit hours.
Designed to meet special needs of students or industry to cover application of construction management or construction engineering to specific problems. Meets equivalent of one hour per week for each credit hour value. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor based on relevance of subject matter to student career goals.
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CNMG 4300 - Independent Study
One, two, or three credit hours.
The topic and method of procedure must have the approval of the supervising faculty member. Four to six hours per week of work on the project for each hour of credit earned. The exact hourly commitment per week and credit hour value depends on the nature of the project and is agreed on in advance by the student and the instructor. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4310 - Construction Financial Management
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Concepts and principles of construction financial management: construction financial systems and transactions, financial statements, depreciation analysis, labor burden, overhead determination, bid profit margins, and profit center analysis. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4311 - Estimating II
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Advanced applications and concepts of construction project estimating. Topics include computer-aided estimating, correcting estimating errors, labor and equipment productivity, risk adjustment to price, pricing by asset utilization, markup, and ethics. Students compete in mock bids on different types of construction projects. Spring only.
Prerequisites: CNMG 3321 or grade of C or better in CNMG 4371 , or grade of C or better in CNMG 4321 and CNMG 3339
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CNMG 4313 - Construction Management Fundamentals
Three credit hours.
This course provides an overview of construction management fundamentals such as delivery systems, estimating, scheduling, and administration. It also covers construction practices such as safety, construction materials and methods, quality, and productivity. Topics include site work, concrete, masonry, steel, rough and finish carpentry, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, and electrical and mechanical systems. Offered on demand.
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CNMG 4315 - Construction Business Operations
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The course will identify and explore the tasks required for the successful operation of a construction company. Beginning with startup, the course will study and participate in the operation of a medium size construction through a fiscal year. Coursework will include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks. The course will cover portions of the Arkansas Contractor’s Licensing requirements. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4318 - Advanced BIM
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Building information modeling (BIM) functions will be used for complex commercial construction; topographic information of sites, project datum, quantities and properties of building components, building sustainability analysis, documenting projects, and detailing of MEP or structural designs; Rendering of exterior and interior views. Fall only.
Prerequisites: CNMG 2318 .
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CNMG 4321 - Reinforced Concrete Design
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Behavior and design of reinforced concrete elements, including beams, columns, slabs, footings, foundations, and retaining walls; introduction to prestressed concrete design. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3312 .
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CNMG 4322 - Building Structure Design
Two hours lecture. Two problem hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Introduction to design and analysis of steel and concrete building structures. Students will study beams, columns, and tension components including fasteners and welds constructed from high-strength structural steel following the AISC Manual, during the first half of the course. Reinforced concrete design and analysis procedures for rectangular beams and slabs for bending and shear loads and axially loaded round and square long columns will be studied during the second half of the course. The provisions of the ACI Code will be followed. Concrete prestressed beam technology will be included as well as steel rebar development. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: CNMG 3321 or CNMG 4371 , and CNMG 3322 or CNMG 4321 .
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CNMG 4323 - Construction Administration
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
An introduction to construction project control and administration through computer applications. Topics include project team development, standard agreements, contract document utilization, record keeping, submittals, subcontract management, purchasing, expediting, change orders, claims, progress payments, closeout, and internet-based project control. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: CNMG 4334 .
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CNMG 4325 - Project Quality Control (QC) and Submittals
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Project scope identification, management, and control; scope breakdown and submittal management in the identification of quality control issues related to the estimate and scope procurement process. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Restricted to students in the final semester of the construction management program.
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CNMG 4327 - Temporary Structures
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The study of engineering standards, designs, practices, and procedures for erecting temporary structures used to facilitate construction. Topics include earth-retaining structures, slurry walls, dewatering, underpinning, scaffolding, formwork, falsework and shoring, bracing, and guying for stability. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: CNMG 3321 and CNMG 3322 .
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CNMG 4329 - Construction Planning and Scheduling
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
An in-depth study of the process of creating and monitoring a construction project schedule. Creation of project schedules on a variety of scheduling software. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: CNMG 3339 .
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CNMG 4334 - Construction Contracts and Law
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
A study of construction contracts in relation to project delivery systems and the basic principles of construction law. Case studies are used to analyze selected areas that affect the construction process. Topics include standard agreements and conditions, negligence, risk, indemnities, modifications, mechanics lien, claims, dispute resolution, conflicts of interest, ethical consideration, and labor law. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4342 - Construction Safety
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
A study of the principles of construction safety management and OSHA 29 CFR PART 1926. The OSHA Construction Industry Training Course has 500 topics covered in depth. Students develop a company safety plan and hazardous communications program, perform safety analysis, conduct safety meetings, and write accident investigation reports. Students complete the topic requirements for the OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour Construction Safety and Health training card. Fall and Spring.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4345 - Construction Management Capstone
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
A capstone course. Students develop and organize a simulated construction project. Project contracts are awarded and contract administration is required. Preparation for the Constructor Qualifying Examination.
Prerequisites: Restricted to students in the final semester of the construction management program, CNMG 4311 , CNMG 4323 , and CNMG 4329 .
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CNMG 4351 - Foundation Design
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The major portion of the course is composed of selected geotechnical aspects of foundation design, including both shallow and deep foundations. Topics include ultimate bearing capacity, allowable bearing capacity, consolidation settlement of shallow foundations, pile foundations for bearing and friction piles, lateral earth pressure and retaining wall design, foundation design on difficult soils, and specialty soil improvement and ground modification. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3347
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CNMG 4354 - Highway Engineering
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
An introduction to highway engineering and traffic analysis. Topics include the geometric design of highways, pavement design, traffic flow, highway capacity, level-of-service analysis, traffic control devices and safety, travel demand, and traffic forecasting. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 2316 .
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CNMG 4357 - Water and Wastewater Engineering
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
An introduction to drinking water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection and treatment. Topics include coagulation; flocculation; softening; ion exchange; membrane filtration; sedimentation; filtration; disinfection; wastewater microbiology; primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment of wastewater, and residual management. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in CNMG 3357 and CNMG 3374 .
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CNMG 4361 - Green Construction
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Overview of design and construction delivery systems for high-performance green buildings; relevant criteria and established guidelines; green standards; high-performance green buildings and sustainability; vocabulary associated with sustainability and green buildings; physical limitations of materials. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher.
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CNMG 4362 - Water Resources Engineering
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Analysis and design of hydraulic facilities including water supply and distribution systems, stormwater and wastewater collection systems, pumps and turbines, open channels, culverts, and groundwater wells. Analysis of rainfall and river flow; surface and subsurface water storage. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3374 .
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CNMG 4364 - Air Pollution Engineering
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
The study of the fundamental principles of air pollution, sources, effects, and management mechanisms. Discussion of air quality standards, regulations and criteria; meteorological factors, and dispersion modeling. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in CNMG 3357 and CHEM 1403 .
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CNMG 4366 - Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Overview of fundamental principles related to solid and hazardous waste management including collection, handling, costs, and disposal. Discussion of rules, regulations and management systems for proper destruction, immobilization and control of solid and hazardous wastes. Evaluation of engineering systems to minimize costs and assessment of the environmental impact of a management system. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3357 .
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CNMG 4368 - Environmental Risk Assessment
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Fundamentals of risk assessment, including ecological and human risk and applications in environmental engineering. Topics include hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment, and risk characterization. Fall only.
Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in BIOL 2401 and CNMG 3357 .
Prerequisite/Concurrent: STAT 3352 .
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CNMG 4369 - Soil and Groundwater Remediation
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Overview of fundamental principles related to groundwater and soil remediation. Discussion of physical, chemical, and biological remediation technologies for contaminated groundwater and soil by in-situ and ex-situ applications. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3357 .
Prerequisite/Concurrent: ERSC 4473 .
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CNMG 4371 - Structural Steel Design
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Behavior and design of structural steel elements, including connectors, tension and compression members, columns, and braced and unbraced beams; members under combined forces; joints and connecting elements; connections. Spring only.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3312 .
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CNMG 4379 - Heat Transfer
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Steady and transient heat conduction; forced, natural, and multiphase convection; heat exchanger design and analysis; radiation heat transfer; mass transfer. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3374 or SYEN 4374 .
Prerequisite/Concurrent: MATH 3322 .
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CNMG 4380 - Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) Engineering Fundamentals
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Fundamentals of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) engineering; refrigeration cycles; psychrometrics; indoor air quality and ventilation; heating and cooling loads. Spring only. Cross listed as SYEN 4380 .
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3378 .
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CNMG 4381 - Thermal Powerplant Engineering
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Thermodynamics of combustion and power cycles; internal combustion engines; steam turbine powerplants; gas turbine powerplants; combined cycle powerplants; introduction to alternative energy systems. Offered on demand. Cross listed as SYEN 4381 .
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CNMG 3378 .
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CNMG 4389 - Professional Engineering Licensure
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Legal, regulatory, and ethical issues related to the practice of engineering; preparation for engineering licensure examinations. Offered on demand. Cross listed as SYEN 4389 /5389.
Prerequisite/Concurrent: Senior standing or above and registration for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
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CNMG 4391 - Cooperative Education
Three credit hours.
Requires at least 200 contact hours on the job. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or above, declared major in construction management or construction engineering, and cumulative GPA of at least 2.50; approval of assignment by the department chairperson.
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CNMG 4395 - Professional Development
Three credit hours.
Partnerships between students and nonprofit community organizations will be established. Students use skills in construction management or construction engineering to assist with construction-related projects. Service hours will be established at the beginning of the course. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or above and consent of the instructor.
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CNMG 4399 - Special Topics in Construction
One, two, or three credit hours.
Designed to meet the special needs of students or industry to cover the application of construction management or construction engineering to specific problems. Meets the equivalent of one hour per week for each credit hour value. May be taken more than once for credit. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor based on the relevance of the subject matter to student career goals.
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CPSC 1105 - First Year Experience for Computing Majors
Two hours laboratory per week. One credit hours.
This course builds a foundation for first-year and transfer students interested in the majors and options offered in computer science and information science. The student’s interests may be in software development, web design, cybersecurity, e-commerce, machine learning, data science, Virtual/Augmented Reality, or any of the other lucrative sub-disciplines of the computing sciences. This course also introduces available resources and develops personal skills essential to life-long success through learning experiences and academic development both inside and outside of the classroom. Class sessions and assignments will foster problem-solving, team building, communication, and ethical and professional conduct. A service-learning project is required.
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CPSC 1375 - Programming I
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Problem-solving and algorithm development in a modern object-oriented programming language. Control structures, types, member functions and prototypes, arrays, pointers and references, utilizing application program interfaces (APl’s), classes, objects, and basic object-oriented programming concepts. Debugging of computer programs.
Prerequisites: MATH 1302 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2376 - Programming II
Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Three credit hours.
Advanced programming concepts including abstract data types, details of object-oriented concepts such as encapsulation and polymorphism in a current object-oriented language as well as an introduction to object-oriented analysis and design, software design patterns, and software-engineering topics. The laboratory provides ample opportunity to deepen programming skills and practical experiences in current software development technologies.
Prerequisites: CPSC 1375 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2377 - Introduction to Game Programming
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
Introduction to game programming will explore concepts around the design and implementation of computer-game software. This will include GUI/Engine design model, basic 2d sprite animation, dynamic object management, component model, use of 3rd-party graphics and physics APIs, and basic design of non-player entities. Relevant software-design patterns will be discussed.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2380 - Algorithms
Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.
This course concentrates on the design and analysis of algorithms. Topics include the correctness of algorithms, asymptotic notation, and time complexity of algorithms. Algorithm design techniques will be discussed such as divide and conquer, dynamic programming, network flow, and greedy algorithms. Algorithms based on these techniques and appropriate data structures will be studied for searching and sorting as well as graph theory and optimization problems.
Prerequisites: CPSC 2376 or equivalent and MATH 2310 or equivalent.
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CPSC 2386 - Machine Learning Fundamentals
Three credit hours.
With no prior programming skills assumed, this course covers the foundations of ML theory, bringing its main concepts and practices closer to non-technical user profiles who want to adapt their skills to the current state of the art in Al. More specifically, students will be exposed to the design of data-driven intelligent solutions through hands-on activities covering several algorithms as well as the tasks involved in any model engineering pipeline.
Prerequisites: Consent of the Instructor
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CPSC 2391 - Cooperative Education
Three credit hours.
Designed to complement and extend the classroom learning experience through the application of theoretical concepts in a professional work environment. A minimum of 200 hours of work with a participating employer. The exact number of work hours, activities, and responsibilities are dependent on the nature of the work experience and must be specified in written agreements coordinated with the Office of Cooperative Education.
Prerequisites: Major in computer science, CPSC 2376 or CPSC 2377 , and consent of the department chairperson.
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