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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • AVT 361 - Airport Environmental Studies

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to responsibilities, liabilities and public relations when dealing with environmental issues in day-to-day airport operations.  Includes strategies for addressing airport and aircraft noise, wildlife hazard mitigation, compatible land use, wetlands, historical properties and impacts of construction.  Federal regulations and enforcement are studied with emphasis on the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Pollution Prevention ACT, and National Historic Preservation Act as they apply to airports.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100, “B” or better in ENGL 100 and ENGL 200.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AVT 380 - Airport Operations

    Credits: 3

    A study of the daily operations of an airfield in compliance with regulatory agencies, understanding the role of liaison to airport staff regarding operations, development of department budgets, knowledge of effective supervisory practices and principles, ability to plan and carry out airport operations and development programs under airport management matrix.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and three hour lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: “B” or better in ENGL 100 and ENGL 200, or Airport Management Program Lead Approval for transfer students.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 386 - Aerodynamics

    Credits: 3

    This course covers incompressible flow theory and wing theory as well as calculations of stall speed, drag, and basic performance criteria. This course also examines configuration changes, high and low speed conditions, and special flight operations. Stability and control, weight and balance, and operational data are also examined. Aerodynamic performance of aircraft powered by reciprocating, turboprop, and jet turbine engines are considered. The student will be introduced to aircraft design and high-speed aerodynamics.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 100; and PPIL 111 or AVM 141.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • AVT 389 - Problems in Aviation

    Credits: 1-18

    Provides the student an opportunity to apply their aviation education to the improvement of skills previously learned as designated by the instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 400 - Composites II

    Credits: 3

    Continued study of the mechanical properties of several composite materials along with strengths and limitations. Topics include gelcoats for tooling and part production, layup of semi complex composite parts using wet layup and vacuum bagging techniques, simple mold development, construction, and repair. Additionally, students are introduced to compression composite molding compounds and tooling required for production, and composite facility layout and outfitting. The lab will support the lectures with projects designed to give the student the hands on application.

    Note
    One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVM 303 or AVT 317.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • AVT 405 - Introduction to Non-destructive Testing

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection methods commonly used to detect material anomalies in diverse industries. NDT methods used in aviation/mechanical structures and components is emphasized. Students gain practice using Visual, x-ray (radiographic, magnetic particle, ultra-sound, eddy current and dye penetrant), NDT methods and techniques on test samples. Serviceability of the components is determined using approved manufacturers service limits.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MET 121, or MET 231 and MET 245.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
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  • AVT 410 - Aviation Maintenance Management

    Credits: 3

    Provides students with an understanding of general aviation and commercial aviation maintenance programs. Includes regulations, maintenance levels, technical publications, quality assurance, inspections, human factors, and unions. It also provides an understanding of the difficulties in managing a line operation. Case studies of maintenance scenarios are used.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AVT 417 - Composites III

    Credits: 3

    Continued study of the highly complex composite parts and associated molding technologies used to produce these parts. Topics include the construction of resin infusion parts and mold construction, resusable vacuum bagging materials, application of preimpregnated materials and tooling designed to withstand oven cure cycles, discussion of advanced materials and techniques new to the industry. The lab will support the lectures with projects designed to give the student the hands on application in a relative environment.

    Note
    One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Corequisite: AVT 400.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • AVT 420 - Aviation Accident Investigation

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide a general understanding of the methods and procedures used in aviation accident investigation. Students in this course will learn methods used to gather and analyze facts of accidents as well as determine probable cause and contributing factors. Procedures and techniques used to determine accident causes will also be analyzed. Historical accident reports from National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and other organizations will be examined.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 340 and junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, in even years

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AVT 429 - Avionics Maintenance

    Credits: 3

    Provides the basic knowledge to repair and install pitot-static systems. Practical experience in troubleshooting and using maintenance test equipment.

    Note
    One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVM 305.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, in odd years

    K-State 8
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  • AVT 430 - Advanced Avionics Installation

    Credits: 3

    Provides practical knowledge of avionics suite installation, to include Garmin. Students will gain additional experience in operational checks, troubleshooting and software loading on the Garmin G1000/900X. This course is an individual semester long project.

    Note
    One hour lecture and four hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 327.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, in odd years

    K-State 8
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  • AVT 435 - Air Transportation

    Credits: 3

    This interactive course examines the development of the United States air transportation system, current issues, and the competitive strategies of past and present airline executives; examines the many attributes of starting and operating a successful airline in a competitive market; and explores the role of airport operations and the commercial and corporate aircraft that challenge the air transportation system.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 440 - Air Carrier Operations

    Credits: 3

    A study of Federal Aviation Regulations that influence air carrier and commercial operators. Students will gain an appreciation of the variety of regulatory issues involved in air carrier operations such as certification, training, and operational safety and security requirements. Students will also gather the background information necessary to correlate and apply relevant regulations to daily aviation operations. The course focuses on FAR Part 61, 91, 119, 121, and 135.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PPIL 111 or AVT 100, and junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 442 - Advanced Air Traffic Control

    Credits: 3

    An in-depth study of tower, TRACON, and enroute procedures. Also examines the FAA’s future air navigation system concept.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 240, PPIL 112.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
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  • AVT 445 - Aviation Law

    Credits: 3

    A study of how the U.S. regulatory and legal systems work in relation to aviation activities. It is designed to help those in the aviation industry understand their rights, liabilities, and responsibilities and avoid common legal pitfalls. Emphasis will also be placed on aircraft ownership, registration, and insurance.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AVT 446 - Corporate and Business Aviation Management

    Credits: 3

    A study of the history of corporate and business aviation, the regulation of the industry, and the operation and management of corporate and business flight departments. Students will receive an overview of the social, economic, and political effects of business aviation. Aircraft selection and utilization, maintenance responsibilities, fiscal considerations, fractional ownership, and passenger and crew safety and security measures will also be studied.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 448 - Aviation Legislation

    Credits: 3

    Students are required to take part in the University Aviation Association’s Annual Seminar on Establishing Aviation Policy during the first full week of January in Washington, D.C.  Students prepare for the seminar with required reading assignments.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AVT 450 - Aviation Safety Management

    Credits: 3

    A course designed to assist the student to develop an attitude and philosophy for accident prevention. The course includes ideal and practical, personal and organizational safety procedures and goals; safety philosophies; aircraft accident reports; human factors; principles of accident investigation; accident prevention program and accident statistics; current events; NTSB special studies. The safety program is analyzed from the theoretical and philosophic points of view. A safety program is developed with an examination of safety concepts, the human elements of accidents, managing a safety office in an organization, and current events.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
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  • AVT 451 - System Safety

    Credits: 3

    This course is designed to provide an understanding of the system safety discipline. Students will learn how the system safety process is used in accident prevention and examine its role in management. Students will also examine various aircraft systems for overall safety of operation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 450.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, in odd years

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning


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  • AVT 455 - Current Trends and Issues in Aviation

    Credits: 3

    This course explores current trends and issues in the aviation industry. Emphasis is placed on discussing current issues that are impacting the world aviation marketplace. Students will address these issues and trends from the standpoint of application to their career, relevance to the economic viability of the industry, and the impact such trends place on aircraft operators and manufacturers.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • AVT 461 - Airport Management

    Credits: 3

    An in depth study of both landside and airside airport business management, utilizing the American Association of Airport Executives’ Body of Knowledge modules. Includes a study of the role of the airport in community development.

    Note
    Studio format incorporating lecture and lab elements.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PPIL 111 and “B” or better in ENGL 100 or Airport Management Program Lead approval for transfer students.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 462 - Airport Planning

    Credits: 4

    A study of airport planning and practices to understand FAR Regulation part 139 airport design standard as well as a study of both landside and airside planning issues utilizing the American Association of Airport Executive’s Body of Knowledge modules.

    Note
    Studio format incorporating lecture and lab elements.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 461.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 464 - Airport Certified Manager

    Credits: 1

    The study and preparation for various forms of certification within the AAAE realm including the opportunity to study and take the Airport Certified Employee (ACE) exams and the Certified Member (CM) exam.

    Note
    One hour lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 250, AVT 360, AVT 462.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 480 - Airport Global Networks

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the economic, political, and civic challenges that impact the profitability of airports worldwide and the steps being taken by the airport industry and international governing bodies to address them.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 380 and Junior Standing and “B” or better in ENGL 302 or Airport Management Program Lead Approval for transfer students.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
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  • AVT 482 - Aviation Ethics and Leadership

    Credits: 3

    Students acquire an understanding of core leadership values demanded by the aviation industry, understand leadership challenges facing the aviation industry, and identify personal leadership styles and their most effective implementation within industry.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AVT 485 - Helicopter Maintenance

    Credits: 3

    An advanced study of the major components of rotary-winged aircraft to include airframe, rotor, transmission and engine components of turbine and reciprocating engine helicopters. Also includes a detailed study and validation of all Federal Aviation Administration required documentation related to maintenance, historical records, and inspection of components.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and 4 hours lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVM 111, 121, 131, 141, 151 or consent of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Summer

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • AVT 497 - Senior Capstone

    Credits: 3

    This culminating experience is a sustained occasion when students will put into independent practice the intellectual, creative, and expressive skills/knowledge they have cultivated in their undergraduate curriculum. In this course students integrate discipline-specific knowledge in addition to communication and inquiry methods to solve problems and communicate mastery of their respective area of interest.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Senior standing and instructor consent.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 498 - Research Project

    Credits: 1-9

    Research, scholarly and creative activities in the aviation field. Working with faculty on a current research project.

    Note
    The specific course content varies in accordance with current projects.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • AVT 560 - Airport Design

    Credits: 4

    Student teams with faculty and industry advisors prepare to enter their work in the Airport Cooperative Research Program’s (ACRP) national design competition for universities addressing issues relating to airports and the National Airspace System. The competition focuses on design solutions in the following broad areas: Airport Operation and Maintenance, Runway Safety/Runway Incursions/ Runway Excursions, Airport Environmental Interactions, and Airport Management and Planning.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: AVT 360, AVT 361, and AVT 462.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • BAE 020 - Engineering Assembly

    Credits: 0

    Presentation of professional problems and practices by students, faculty, and professionals associated with the career of biological and agricultural engineering.

    Note
    Repeatable. One hour lecture a month.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 101 - Introduction to Biological and Agricultural Engineering and Technology

    Credits: 1

    Introduction to discipline, department, university, and profession. Exploration of career option. Gain skills through application-oriented problem solving.

    Note
    One hour recitation a week.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    Cross-listed
    ATM 101



    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • BAE 131 - Biological Systems Engineering Project I

    Credits: 1

    Team-oriented design project, with an emphasis on applying computer tools to problem solving in biological systems engineering.

    Note
    Three hour lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: MATH 220.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility


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  • BAE 231 - Biological Systems Engineering Project II

    Credits: 1

    Team-design project presented by biological and agricultural engineers from industry and student engineering design teams with an emphasis on problem definition, information search, idea generation, concept development, and written oral communication.

    Note
    Three hour lab a week

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 131.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives


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  • BAE 250 - Solid Modeling

    Credits: 1

    Basics of solid modeling with the PTC software Pro Engineer/Creo. Modeling parts, creating assemblies, and creating drawing based on modeled parts and assemblies.

    Note
    Three hour lab/week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ME 212.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 331 - Professional Practice for Biological Systems Engineering Design

    Credits: 1

    A preparatory course for BSE Senior Design class. Topics will include professionalism, project management, intellectual property, organizational behavior and ethics. Students will explore potential design project ideas, build design teams, and chose a project to complete for senior design in the following semester.

    Note
    One hour lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 231.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BAE 345 - Properties of Biological Materials

    Credits: 2

    Characterization and application of material properties (physical, chemical, hygroscopic, rheological, and thermal) that affect the engineering design and analysis of biological processes and systems.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 210 or CHM 220.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 346 - Properties of Biological Materials Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory evaluation of biological material properties (physical, chemical, rheological, and thermal) that affect biological processes and systems, data analysis and interpretation

    Note
    Required for all biological systems engineering majors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Must be concurrently enrolled in BAE 345.

    Typically Offered
    Spring


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  • BAE 350 - Off Road Machinery Systems

    Credits: 2

    Basic power and energy concepts. Machinery systems for tillage, planting, and harvesting crops. Impact of these systems on the environment and natural resources.

    Note
    Two hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 210.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
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  • BAE 351 - Machinery Systems Lab

    Credits: 1

    Basic power and energy concepts. Machinery systems for tillage, planting, and harvesting crops. Impact of these systems on the environment and natural resources.

    Note
    Three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrent with BAE 350.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 445 - Biological Engineering Fundamentals

    Credits: 3

    Integration of biochemistry, microbiology, and biology principles into engineering with topics such as chemistry of biomolecules, material and energy balances, enzyme kinetics, biochemical reactions, unit operations, reactor engineering, and application of biological engineering principles in industrial processes.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198 and BAE 345 or CE 533 or CHE 354 and CHE 355.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 450 - Off Road Machine Power Components

    Credits: 3

    Engine thermodynamics, fuel and combustion, engine components, engine cycles, engine power transfer and efficiencies, exhaust gas emissions. Mechanical power transfer mechanisms: bearings, belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, shaft drives. Hydraulic power transfer components and systems, fluid mechanics, hydraulic motors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PHYS 213.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 460 - Computational & Statistical Tools for Engineers

    Credits: 3

    Application of statistical tools for analyzing engineering data. Practice of introductory to intermediate programming to develop problem-solving techniques for a wide variety of engineering applications.

    Note
    2 hour lecture and 2 hour studio each week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221 and sophomore standing.

    Typically Offered
    Fall


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  • BAE 497 - Undergraduate Research Experience

    Credits: 0-3

    Open to students pursuing undergraduate research projects.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 499 - Honors Research in Biological Systems Engineering

    Credits: 1-18

    Individual research problem selected with approval of faculty advisor. Open to students in the college of engineering honors program. A report is presented orally and in writing during the last semester.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 535 - Structures and Environment Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Environmental control for agricultural buildings and structures; analysis and design of structural systems and members for agricultural structures.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ME 513 and CE 333 or CE 530.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 536 - Biological Systems Engineering Senior Design

    Credits: 3

    Team-oriented design laboratory, with projects selected to address design of equipment or systems to produce or process food, fiber, and energy, or to preserve environmental quality, remediate damage, and conserve natural resources.

    Note
    Three 3-hour labs a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 331 and one of the following courses: ME 533, BAE 545, BAE 560.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
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  • BAE 545 - Biological Process Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Analysis and design of biological and agricultural processes.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: CHE 320 or ME 571.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BAE 550 - Hydraulics and Mechatronics

    Credits: 3

    Basic hydraulic, mechatronic, and hybrid drive system concepts and design. Application of these technologies to agriculture, construction, and other off road equipment applications.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PHYS 213.

    Typically Offered
    Fall of even years

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 560 - Hydrology for Biological Systems

    Credits: 3

    Components of water cycle including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration. Principles and measures for controlling storm water runoff and soil erosion including hydrology and surface water flow; design of water handling structures for land drainage, flood protection, and irrigation.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ME 571 and either STAT 510 or BAE 460.

    Not available for credit for students with CE 550.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 582 - Natural Resources/Environmental Sciences Project (NRES)

    Credits: 3

    A comprehensive project in NRES. Requires integration of information and understanding acquired in NRES secondary major courses. Students must prepare and present written and oral reports.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ENGL 415, COMM 105.
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 15 hours of approved courses in NRES secondary major.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    Cross-listed
    DAS 582 and GENAG 582



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  • BAE 620 - Topics in Biological Systems Engineering

    Credits: 1-18

    Engineering topics for the design, understanding, and/or application of biological systems. Topics announced when offered.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 636 - Biological Systems Engineering Design Project

    Credits: 1-3

    A continuation of BAE 536. Completion of a team-oriented design project, with emphasis on construction, evaluation, documentation, and presentation of the design.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 536 or other approved capstone design course.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 640 - Instrumentation and Control for Biological Systems

    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of instrumentation and control engineering applied in biological and agricultural systems and processes. Time-domain analysis and frequency response methods. Sensors and actuators in feedback control systems. Control system design. Case studies.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ECE 410 or ECE 519, and MATH 340.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BAE 642 - Fundamentals of Conversion of Bio-renewable Resources

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to the conversion of biorenewable resources into biobased products and biofuels.

    Note
    Three hours of recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 220 and CHM 230.

    Typically Offered
    Upon sufficient demand

    Cross-listed
    CHE 642



    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 643 - Life Cycle Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Examination of the process and methodologies associated with life cycle analysis. Application of the methods developed in the course to a project to gain experience in defining and quantifying uncertainty associated with human perturbation, management and utilization of biofuels and other complex processes.

    Note
    Three hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 220 and CHM 230.

    Typically Offered
    Upon sufficient demand

    Cross-listed
    CHE 643



    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 645 - Bioenvironmental Reaction Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Bioreaction engineering principles with an emphasis on biological and environmental engineering with topics such as mass transfer, homogenous and heterogenous reactions, enzyme and cell growth kinetics, bioreactor configurations and operation, and sustainable bioprocessing.

    Note
    3 hour lecture per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisites: BAE 345 or CHE 354 and CHE 355 and BAE 445.

    Typically Offered
    Spring-Even Years


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  • BAE 650 - Energy and Biofuel Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Energy use and production in agriculture and related industries. Energetics of primary production, including crop energy conversion. Energy and material balances of biomass energy production and processing systems, including energy embodied in fertilizers and pesticides. Review of the role of fossil fuels in agricultural and forestry operations, including opportunities for energy conservation. Impact of alternative fuels on internal combustion engine emissions.

    Note
    Three hours lecture a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: ME 513.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 651 - Air Pollution Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Air pollution legislation, standards, measurement, and terminology. Design and economics of particulate pollution control systems including cyclones, fabric filters, wet scrubbers, and electrostatic precipitators. Abatement of gas and vapor pollution using VOC incineration, gas adsorption and gas absorption. Meteorology and atmospheric dispersion modeling.

    Note
    Three hours recitation.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: ME 513, 571.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 660 - Hydraulic Transport in Biological Systems

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to fluid mechanics, fluid properties non-Newtonian fluids in biological systems, fluid dynamics, balances of mass, momentum and energy, pipe flow for Newtonian (e.g., water) and non-Newtonian (e.g., blood) fluids, dimensional analysis, and compressible flows. Applications to biosystems engineering.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CE 530 or ME 512.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 663 - Environmental and Ecological Risk Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Examination of processes and methodologies associated with human environmental and ecological risk assessments. Application of the methods learned to a project to gain experience in defining and quantifying uncertainty associated with human perturbation, management and restoration of environmental and ecological processes.

    Note
    Three hours recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221 and BIOL 455.

    Typically Offered
    Upon sufficient demand

    Cross-listed
    CHE 663



    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 664 - Green Stormwater Infrastructure Design and Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Topics covered including engineering design of green infrastructure systems, including bioretention, stormwater wetlands, permeable pavement, and green roofs; methods for assessing the hydrologic and water quality performance at the site- and watershed scales.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 560 or CE 550.

    Typically Offered
    Fall-Even Years


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  • BAE 665 - Ecological Engineering Design

    Credits: 3

    Definition, classification, and practice of ecological engineering. Course describes ecological systems, ecosystem restoration, and the utilization of natural processes to provide societal services and benefits to nature.   

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: MATH 221 and one of the following courses: BAE 560, CE 563, BIOL 529, BIOL 612,
    ATM 661.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, in odd years

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 669 - Watershed Modeling

    Credits: 3

    Study and evaluation of process equations used in watershed-scale, water-quality models. Use and application of watershed models.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: GEOG 508 and one of the following courses: BAE 560, CE 550, ATM 661.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, even years

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 740 - Biomaterials Processing

    Credits: 3

    Technologies of bio-based material processing including starch extraction (wet milling), plant oil extraction and refining, plant protein extraction and processing, cellulose processing, biofuel production, chemicals bioconversion, and drying technologies or biomaterials.

    Note
    Three hours recitation a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 345 or BAE 545 or GRSC 602.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, even years

    Cross-listed
    GRSC 740



    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 750 - Analysis and Design of Off-Highway Vehicles

    Credits: 3

    Analytical study of design, testing, construction, and operating characteristics of off-highway vehicles and machinery. Includes human factors, mobility, and precision agriculture.

    Note
    Two hours recitation and three hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BAE 536 or ME 574.

    Typically Offered
    Spring, on sufficient demand

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BAE 760 - Environmental Engineering Seminar

    Credits: 0

    Discussion of current advances in research and practice of environmental engineering.

    Note
    One hour seminar biweekly.

    Repeat for Credit
    Repeatable

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    Cross-listed
    CE 760




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  • BAE 768 - Geoenvironmental Engineering Design

    Credits: 3

    A capstone design project in geoenvironmental engineering focused on resolving issues related to containment of pollutants and remediation of soil and groundwater.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite one of the following: AGRON 605, AGRON 746, BAE 690, CE 625, CE 654, CHE 531, or GEOL 611.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    Cross-listed
    CE 768 and CHE 768



    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 100 - Biochemistry Orientation

    Credits: 1

    Discussion of biochemistry as a discipline in the life sciences.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOCH 110 - Biochemistry and Society

    Credits: 3

    Biochemically oriented topics related to aspects of daily living. Development of knowledge and skills for understanding bioscience information in news media and the Internet. Selected biochemical concepts with applications to humans, such as: chemical principles and biomolecules, nutrition/diets, growth and aging, disease, fermentation, drug action, medical diagnostics and forensics, and bioethics.

    Note
    Intended for non-science majors.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOCH 111 - Biochemistry and Society Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Experiments to promote understanding of chemicals and reactions in living systems. 

    Note
    Three hours lab a week.

    Intended for non-science majors.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 110 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Summer

    K-State 8
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  • BIOCH 265 - Introductory Organic and Biochemistry

    Credits: 5

    For students in health and human sciences, nursing, and other areas desiring an integrated organic and biochemistry course to provide an understanding of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and digestive and metabolic systems.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 110.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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  • BIOCH 266 - Elementary Organic and Biochemistry with Home and Virtual laboratory

    Credits: 5

    Provides an understanding of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and digestive metabolic systems.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and four hours of lab a week. The weekly lab exercises have two components: 1 in-home, hands-on experiment, and 1 virtual laboratory experiment, per week. In total the class will encompass 11 in-home and 11 virtual experiments.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite or Corequisite - CHM 110

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • BIOCH 290 - Biochemistry Seminar

    Credits: 2

    Lectures and discussions on basic topics in biochemistry.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 100.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
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  • BIOCH 399 - Honors Seminar in Biochemistry

    Credits: 3

    Lecture, guided reading, and discussion of topics of general interest in biochemistry. Topics will vary depending on the interests and backgrounds of students enrolled.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Freshman Honors Seminar.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOCH 499 - Honors Project

    Credits: 3

    Open only to Arts & Sciences students who are active members of the University Honors Program.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    May be used by honors students to satisfy BS requirement for BIOCH 799.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOCH 521 - General Biochemistry

    Credits: 3

    A basic study of the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 350.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOCH 522 - General Biochemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 3

    A one-semester laboratory course encompassing a connected series of experiments that span biochemical chromatographic techniques, PCR- cloning into plasmids by restriction fragment exchange, protein expression and purification by His-tag affinity chromatography, spectroscopic analysis of ligand binding, enzyme kinetics and inhibition.

    Note
    Two hours of lecture and six hours of lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 351 and BIOCH 521 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOCH 523 - Introduction to Biochemical Methods

    Credits: 2

    A one-semester virtual laboratory course encompassing a connected series of experiments that span biochemical chromatographic techniques, PCR- cloning into plasmids by restriction fragment exchange, protein expression and purification by His-tag affinity chromatography, spectroscopic analysis of ligand binding, enzyme kinetics and inhibition.

    Note
    Two hours of lecture and four hours of virtual laboratory experiments per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisites: CHM 350, CHM 351; BIOCH 521 or concurrent enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer


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  • BIOCH 571 - Medical Biochemistry

    Credits: 3

    Covers medically related concepts, structures, pathways and mechanisms in biochemistry. Addresses the fundamental biochemistry behind veterinary, medical or dental topics and issues. Instructs in the fundamental principles of protein structure and function, enzymology, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, hormones, biochemical energetics, membranes, nucleic acid and protein metabolism, information transfer and the genetic code, genomic and proteomic analyses, the interdependence of biochemical pathways, pathogenesis and additional new topics.

    Note
    Serves as preparatory for the MCAT/DAT/GRE examinations.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: PHYS 114, CHM 350/351, BIOCH 521.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 599 - Research Training in Biochemistry

    Credits: 1-3

    Provides laboratory experience for majors and nonmajors in research techniques contributing to ongoing biochemical research.

    Note
    May be repeated up to 8 hours.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Background adequate for relevant techniques.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOCH 755 - Biochemistry I

    Credits: 3

    An introduction to physical methods, kinetics, and thermodynamics of biochemical reactions and bioenergetics, chemistry of proteins and amino acids, carbohydrate chemistry, and metabolism. BIOCH 755 and 765 are for students interested in a two-semester comprehensive coverage of biochemistry. For a one-semester course, enroll in BIOCH 521.

    Note
    Non-majors lacking these prerequisites should obtain consent of instructor before enrollment.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Chemical analysis, one year of organic chemistry, differential and integral calculus.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 756 - Biochemistry I Laboratory

    Credits: 2

    An intensive laboratory course to accompany BIOCH 755. BIOCH 756 and 766 are sequential courses for students interested in a two-semester comprehensive coverage of experiments in biochemistry. For a one-semester laboratory course, enroll in BIOCH 522.

    Note
    Six hours lab a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: *BIOCH 755 or concurrent enrollment.

    *Non-majors lacking these prerequisites should obtain consent of instructor before enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 757 - NMR Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Basic methods and strategies of nuclear magnetic resonance used in the study of biological molecules. Principles and applications of simple one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR experiments.

    Note
    Two three-hour laboratories per week. Meets second half of semester.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 755.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 758 - Protein Structure Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Principles and uses of computational and experimental approaches for studying peptide and protein structure and dynamics: computer modeling and simulation techniques, fluorescence and circular dichroism spectroscopies, microcalorimetry, and analytical ultracentrifugation.

    Note
    Two three-hour laboratories per week. Meets first half of semester.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 755.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 765 - Biochemistry II

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of BIOCH 755; lipid chemistry and metabolism, amino acid metabolism, nutrition, nucleic acid chemistry and metabolism, integration of biochemical pathways and metabolic control mechanisms.

    Note
    Non-majors lacking these prerequisites should obtain consent of instructor before enrollment.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 755.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 766 - Recombinant DNA Laboratory I

    Credits: 1

    Biochemical manipulation of nucleic acids. Isolation of plasmid and chromosomal DNA, restriction enzyme digestions, gel electrophoresis. In vitro and in vivo plasmid assembly techniques, polymerase chain reaction, and DNA sequencing analysis.  CRISPR/Cas gene editing in live cells.

    Note
    Two three-hour labs per week. Meets first half of semester.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 522. Recommended.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 767 - Recombinant DNA Laboratory II

    Credits: 1

    Approaches to study genetic interactions and protein-protein interactions using DNA techniques. Genomic integration of exogenous DNA, CRISPR/Cas editing, and yeast two-hybrid methods. Site directed mutagenesis, protein domain analysis, and protein interaction detection methodologies.

    Note
    Two three-hour labs per week. Meets second half of semester.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOCH 522.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOCH 775 - Molecular Biophysics

    Credits: 3

    Survey if the biophysical methods most frequently encountered in biochemistry and related disciplines. It summarized concepts and techniques of physical science used in studying the structure and function of biomacromolecules such as proteins and DNA. Applications include classical equilibrium thermodynamics and analytical methods like mass spectrometry and circular dichroism (CD), fluorescence, EPR and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The class emphasizes the underlying principles and techniques used in determining the molecular weight and shape of biopolymers, biochemical mechanisms of action, and observation of conformational changes in macromolecules.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: CHM 350/351, MATH 221, PHYS 114, BIOCH 755, 756, 765.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
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  • BIOCH 799 - Problems in Biochemistry

    Credits: 1-18

    Problem may include laboratory and/or library work in various phases of biochemistry, agricultural chemistry, or nutrition.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: *Background adequate for problem undertaken.

    *Non-majors lacking these prerequisites should obtain consent of instructor before enrollment.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOL 101 - Concepts of Biology

    Credits: 4

    Fundamental concepts in evolutionary biology, ecology, cell biology, genetics, biodiversity, and the scientific method.  The role of biology in society and the development of skills aimed at differentiation of biological fact from fiction are emphasized and explored.

    Note
    Concepts of Biology is an introductory biology course with a lab, and is intended for non-science majors.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
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  • BIOL 198 - Principles of Biology

    Credits: 4

    An introductory course for majors and non-majors focusing on plants, animals and microbes. Specific areas covered include biological molecules, cells, genetics, energy flow, physiology, ecology, and evolution.

    Note
    Two two-hour studio sessions incorporating lecture and lab elements.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

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  • BIOL 201 - Organismic Biology

    Credits: 5

    A study of the structure and function of organisms with special attention paid to the phylogenetic origins of taxonomic groups and the integration of their structural systems.

    Note
    Three hours lecture and four hours lab.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198 or equivalent.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring

    K-State 8
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  • BIOL 303 - Ecology of Environmental Problems

    Credits: 3

    Principles of ecology and their application to such problems as pollution, human population growth, and land-use planning.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and one hour discussion a week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Two courses in natural science.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOL 330 - Public Health Biology

    Credits: 3

    Fundamental concepts of human infectious and organic diseases with emphasis on disease etiology and mechanisms, collection of epidemiological data, and the influences upon, and consequences of, governmental public health policy.

    Note
    Two hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198.

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Global Issues and Perspectives
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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  • BIOL 341 - Human Body I

    Credits: 4

    Human anatomy with an introduction to human physiology. Examination of cadavers, dissection of specimens, use and interpretation of EKGs, myelograms, and radiographs.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: BIOL 198 taken at K-State (with a B or better) plus all of the following 3:

    1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0

    2. Sophomore standing

    3. CHM 110/CHM 111, CHM 210 or CHM 230 (or transfer equivalent) with a B or better

    Alternative:

    Transferred BIOL 198 (with a B or better) plus all of the following 4:

    1. Cumulative GPA of 3.0

    2. Sophomore standing

    3. CHM 110/CHM 111, CHM 210 or CHM 230 (or transfer equivalent) with a B or better

    4. One of the following taken at K-State with a B or better: CHM 110/CHM 111, CHM 210, CHM 230, PHYS 113, or PHYS 213 or any biology course with a lab component and BIOL 198 as a prerequisite.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • BIOL 342 - Human Body II

    Credits: 4

    Human physiology with a review of anatomy from Human Body I.

    Note
    Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 341 (Human Body I).

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring


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  • BIOL 365 - Practicum in Biology

    Credits: 1-4

    Supervised experience as a teaching assistant in biology courses. Approximately 3 hours of commitment per week is expected for each credit hour earned.  One hour recitation a week plus three to nine hours lab a week.

    Note
    May be repeated.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and credit with superior performance in the course in which the student will be involved.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOL 397 - Topics in Biology

    Credits: 1-6

    Special course offering in an area of faculty expertise and/or supervised independent study project.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Typically Offered
    Fall, Spring, Summer

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOL 399 - Honors Seminar in Biology

    Credits: 1-3

    Selected topics.

    Note
    Repeatable.

    Open to non-majors in the honors program.

    Typically Offered
    Spring

    K-State 8
    None


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  • BIOL 410 - Biology of the Cancer Cell

    Credits: 2

    Current concepts of cancer biology including roles of mutation, cell division, apoptosis, stem cells, microbes, and the immune system in promoting and/or inhibiting cancer.

    Requisites
    Prerequisite: Two courses in biology (BIOL 450 recommended).

    Typically Offered
    Fall

    K-State 8
    Natural and Physical Sciences


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