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BUSINESS Department of Economics and Business
Department Head: Colonel Duncan
Requirements for a major in economics and business are specified in Economics and Business . |
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BU 322 - Human Resource Management
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The knowledge, skills, and abilities of management and non management employees are essential in the attainment of organizational objectives. BU 322 examines the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and compensation of employees, within the constraints of operating efficiency and applicable federal and state laws. Note: Academic credit will be given for BU 322 or for PS 306 , but not for both. Also, PS 306 will not count as a humanities or business elective. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 with a grade of C or higher.
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BU 330 - Management Information Systems
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the field of management information systems, to include basic information systems’ concepts, the use of MIS in systematic problem solving, and managerial implications involved with hardware, software, telecommunications, and database management. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 .
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BU 335 - Web 2.0 for Business
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to learn how the internet is changing the way business is done. New technology is making business more efficient, allowing them to increase their customer base, and helping them to improve their profitability. Topics include: social networking, blogging, wikis, collaboration/virtual teams, and media. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 (basic knowledge of business practices is beneficial).
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BU 339 - Operations Management
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to operating management decisions which must be made to supply or produce the product or service of an organization. Integrating the major decision responsibilities of process, quality, capacity, and inventory issues through the use of cross-functional decision making is emphasized. Note: For all economics and business majors, the following courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher: MA 125 , MA 126 ; WR 101 , WR 102 ; EC 201 , EC 202 , EC 300 , EC 303 , EC 304 , EC 330 ; BU 210 , BU 211 , BU 220 , BU 230 , BU 310 , BU 316 , BU 339 , BU 340 . In addition, a minimum grade point average of at least a C must be earned in all department courses. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 and EC 303 .
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BU 340 - Entrepreneurship
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Entrepreneurship is the processes and attitudes that result in organizational innovation, as the confluence of opportunities and ideas. Traditionally, the study of entrepreneurship focused on small and family businesses. However, large organizations have discovered the competitive necessity of flexibility and creativity, functioning as if they were small. BU 340 is integrative and applicative, utilizing concepts from core courses in business and economics. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 or permission of instructor.
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BU 411 - Principles of Investment
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to investment in securities. Within the context of the institutional and financial environment, the course offers a practical and theoretical analysis of stocks, bonds, and derivative securities. Emphasis on valuation, risk, market mechanics, security analysis and market efficiency. Prerequisite(s): BU 310 with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor.
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BU 412 - Portfolio Management
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A practical and theoretical examination of investment management techniques and capital market theory. Emphasis on the construction and management of equity and fixed income portfolios using passive and active strategies. Portfolio diversification, performance evaluation and investment policy statement development are also studied from the perspective of the manager and the client. Prerequisite(s): BU 310 with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor.
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BU 413 - Wealth Management
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Emphasis in the major concepts in the creation and management of wealth for the individual, small privately held firms, and family owned businesses. Analysis of financial and estate planning from a life-cycle perspective; accumulation, preservation, and transfer. Examines the use of insurance as a planning tool for hedging and risk management. Explores the challenge of forecasting, considering both deterministic and random models. Prerequisite(s): BU 411 or concurrent enrollment.
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BU 415 - Financial Statements Analysis
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A critical analysis of financial statement components. Prerequisite(s): BU 310 .
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BU 417 - Advertising
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on the visual and communicative side of marketing. It will investigate the multiple roles that marketing research, writing, strategic planning, creativity, and art and design play in marketing communications. Topics include: logo (graphics), branding, retail outlets, packaging (design), brochures (production), public relations, and media based advertising. There will be a team project and numerous term papers. Prerequisite(s): BU 230 with a grade of C or better.
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BU 419 - International Marketing
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge beyond that of domestic marketing to make practical decisions relevant to entering and competing in foreign markets. The course introduces the main characteristics of international markets and addresses the impact of global environmental factors (economic, social, legal, and cultural) on marketing decisions such as market entry, product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Prerequisite(s): BU 230 with a grade of C or better.
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BU 420 - Marketing Management
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Case studies involving marketing and strategy and policies, concepts and practices. Promotion, pricing and marketing computer simulation. Prerequisite(s): BU 230 with grade of C or higher.
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BU 422 - Labor and Employment Law
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
While this is a course about the law, it is designed specifically for those who hope to go into management; to provide them with a level of understanding about the labor relations process, the rapidly changing field of employment law, and the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 and BU 316 with a grade of C or higher.
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BU 440 - Business Policy Seminar
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A capstone course, dealing with strategy and policy formulation and implementation. It is designed to provide a framework for problem identification, analysis, and decision making: integration and application of accounting, economics, marketing, management, finance, and statistics. Note: For all economics and business majors, the following courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher: MA 125 , MA 126 ; WR 101 , WR 102 ; EC 201 , EC 202 , EC 300 , EC 303 , EC 304 , EC 330 ; BU 210 , BU 211 , BU 220 , BU 230 , BU 310 , BU 316 , BU 339 , BU 340 . In addition, a minimum grade point average of at least a C must be earned in all department courses. Prerequisite(s): EC 300 , EC 303 , BU 210 , BU 220 , BU 230 . Corequisite(s): BU 310 .
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BU 450 - Topics in Business
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in business related areas as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subject and content to be announced before the semester in which the course is to be taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced.
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BU 451 - Topics in Business
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in business related areas as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subject and content to be announced before the semester in which the course is to be taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced.
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BU 460 - Independent Research in Business
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research designed for cadets who desire to pursue a research interest in business under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): An overall GPA or 2.7 and permission of instructor and department head.
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BU 461 - Independent Research in Business
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research designed for cadets who desire to pursue a research interest in business under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): An overall GPA or 2.7 and permission of instructor and department head.
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BU 470 - Honors Research in Business
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Designed for cadets pursuing independent research under the direction of a faculty member leading to departmental honors. Prerequisite(s): A 3.2 GPA overall and in all business courses. Permission of instructor, department honors committee, and the department head.
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BU 480 - Business Internship
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Under the supervision of a department faculty adviser, cadets may earn up to three hours of academic credit as a business elective in a summer internship of at least 8 weeks duration in a full-time position. Internships will normally be conducted with a private firm, a governmental agency, or a non-profit organization. Academic credit as a free elective maybe awarded for a second internship, under the provisions specified by the department head. Prerequisite(s): a 2.8 GPA overall and in all business courses, and permission of internship coordinator, the internship faculty adviser, and the department head. Upon the completion of all the academic and employment requirements of the summer internship for credit program, cadets may earn 3 hours of academic credit per summer for either EC 480 and EC 481 or BU 480 and BU 481 , although no more than three hours can count towards graduation.
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BU 481 - Business Internship
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Under the supervision of a department faculty adviser, cadets may earn up to three hours of academic credit as a business elective in a summer internship of at least 8 weeks duration in a full-time position. Internships will normally be conducted with a private firm, a governmental agency, or a non-profit organization. Academic credit as a free elective maybe awarded for a second internship, under the provisions specified by the department head. Prerequisite(s): a 2.8 GPA overall and in all business courses, and permission of internship coordinator, the internship faculty adviser, and the department head. Upon the completion of all the academic and employment requirements of the summer internship for credit program, cadets may earn 3 hours of academic credit per summer for either EC 480 and EC 481 or BU 480 and BU 481, although no more than three hours can count towards graduation.
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CHEMISTRY Department of Chemistry
Department Head: Colonel Timmons
Requirements for a major in chemistry are specified in Chemistry .
Prerequisites: Proficiency in CH 131 and CH 132 or in CH 137 and CH 138 for all courses in chemistry numbered 223 or higher. Additional prerequisites are stated in descriptions of courses below. |
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CH 111 - Laboratory for CH 131
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
A laboratory course designed to reinforce the concepts covered in CH 131 . Corequisite(s): CH 131 .
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CH 112 - Laboratory for CH 132
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
A laboratory course designed to reinforce the concepts covered in CH 132 . Prerequisite(s): CH 111 and CH 131 . Corequisite(s): CH 132 .
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CH 117 - Laboratory for CH 137
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Experiments designed to demonstrate the basic principles of chemistry with respect to observations, measurements, and calculations. Corequisite(s): CH 137 .
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CH 118 - Laboratory for CH 138
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
A continuation of CH 117 . Emphasis is placed upon proper procedures in chemical syntheses and analyses. Prerequisite(s): CH 117 and CH 137 . Corequisite(s): CH 138 .
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CH 125 - Laboratory for CH 137
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 5
Credit Hours: 2
Basic directed and guided-inquiry laboratory experiments, including an introduction to the use of laboratory instruments. Some experiments will be project-based, illustrating the nature of modern chemical thought. Corequisite(s): CH 137 , for CH majors only*.
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CH 126 - Laboratory for CH 138
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 5
Credit Hours: 2
A continuation of CH 125 , including both qualitative and quantitative analyses. The laboratory will also be an introduction to research philosophies in chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 125 and CH 137 . Corequisite(s): CH 138 , for CH majors only*.
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CH 131 - Chemical Science I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Study of the basic principles of chemistry designed for liberal arts majors. Topics include classification of matter, history of the atom, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, acids and bases, and redox. Corequisite(s): CH 111 .
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CH 132 - Chemical Science II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of CH 131 . Emphasis is on applications of chemical principles to problems including, but not limited to, the economy, the environment, energy sources, and human health. Topics include organic chemistry, natural and artificial polymers, energy sources, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 131 or CH 137 and CH 111 or CH 117 . Corequisite(s): CH 112 .
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CH 137 - Introductory College Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry and their applications, designed for science, math, and engineering majors. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gases, thermochemistry, stoichiometry, physical and chemical properties. Corequisite(s): CH 117 or CH 125 .
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CH 138 - Introductory College Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 137. Topics include solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, descriptive chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 137. Corequisite(s): CH 118 or CH 126.
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CH 223 - Organic Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Basic studies concerning bonding, structure, and stereochemistry related to the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds, and emphasizing kinetics, thermodynamics and acid-base theory. Synthesis and reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes and alkynes are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): CH 138 or its equivalent.
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CH 224 - Organic Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 223 with emphasis on the preparation, reactions, and interconversions of organic compounds, stressing synthetic and biochemical aspects as well as modern theoretical and mechanistic approaches. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 with minimum grade of C.
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CH 225 - Organic Laboratory I
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
A laboratory which emphasizes scientific observation and communication, while introducing the use of modern analytical techniques such as thin layer, vapor phase, and column chromatography. Corequisite(s): CH 223.
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CH 226 - Organic Laboratory II
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
A laboratory course that includes mechanistic studies and synthetic problems, and employs instrumental techniques to determine the purity and structure of reaction products. Prerequisite(s): CH 225. Corequisite(s): CH 224.
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CH 229 - Organic Laboratory I for Non-Majors
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1.5
A laboratory course serving as traditional companion for Organic Chemistry emphasizing organic synthesis and laboratory techniques. Scientific observation and communication and the use of modern analytical techniques will also be included. Corequisite(s): CH 223.
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CH 230 - Organic Laboratory II for Non-Majors
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1.5
A laboratory course serving as traditional companion for Organic Chemistry that includes mechanistic studies and synthetic problems, and employs instrumental techniques to determine the purity and structure of reaction products. Prerequisite(s): CH 229 Corequisite(s): CH 224.
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CH 246 - Inorganic Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The principal topics for discussion will be coordination chemistry, transition metal chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. Other topics may include bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, metal cluster chemistry, and physical methods in inorganic chemistry.
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CH 255 - Summer Research in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser.
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CH 256 - Summer Research in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser.
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CH 262 - Public Health issues
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The course introduces students to the field of public health and its role in their lives and their community. Students will explore a variety of topics including, but not limited to:(1) the mission/goals of public health (2) the role of epidemiology in public health (3) clinical studies and ethical issues; (4) risk factors for disease (5) global nutritional and disease issues (6) food safety, food born diseases and investigating food Bourne outbreaks; (7) cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity; (8) genetically engineered foods and foods from cloned animals; and (9) body image and eating disorders. Topics can be modified to address other contemporary issues in the field of public health. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: CH 111 , CH 117 , CH 137 , BI 101 or by instructor approval.
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CH 301 - Physical Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to gases and chemical thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on understanding ideal and real gases, distribution functions and the mathematical implications of differential equations to the laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisite(s): MA 124 Corequisite(s): CH 311W
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CH 302 - Physical Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 301 with emphasis on chemical kinetics, equilibria, phase equilibria, solutions, electrochemistry, and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite(s): MA 215 and PY 160 Corequisite(s): CH 312W
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CH 311W - Laboratory for CH 301
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
Laboratory exercises which illustrate physical chemistry principles and laboratory techniques. Corequisite(s): CH 301
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CH 312W - Laboratory for CH 302
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
Laboratory exercises which illustrate physical chemistry principles and laboratory techniques. Corequisite(s): CH 302
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CH 321 - Structural Biochemistry
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This will be a two-semester presentation of general biochemistry. In the first semester (BC 321 Structural Biochemistry), each of the major classes of biological molecules will be presented in light of their chemical composition and properties, emphasizing that these molecules obey the fundamental tenets presented in both general chemistry and biology. Structure /function interrelationship will be emphasized. Enzyme kinetics and basic thermodynamics will also be presented. This course also has a laboratory component (BI 323 ). Prerequisite(s): CH 224 .
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CH 322 - Metabolic Biochemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The second semester (BC 322 Metabolic Biochemistry) will investigate metabolic pathways as they exist in a variety of organisms. While the metabolism of humans will be emphasized, unique metabolic systems in plant and microbial species will be introduced to demonstrate alternative strategies for energy production and utilization.
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CH 323 - Laboratory for CH 321
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1.5
Selected experiments involving biochemical principles presented in CH 321 . Emphasis will be placed on current analytical and instrumental methods used to separate and identify biologically important compounds. Prerequisite(s): CH 226 .
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CH 335 - Analytical Chemistry I
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Theory and practice of chemical analysis. Classical volumetric methods and an introduction to instrumental methods including potentiometric titrations, spectrophotometry, flame emission and ion selective electrodes. Corequisite(s): CH 337 .
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CH 336 - Analytical Chemistry II
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 305 with emphasis on more advanced techniques of chemical analysis including gas chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography, spectroscopy including Fourier Transform Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Fluorescence, atomic absorption and ultraviolet/visible and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite(s): CH 301 and CH 335 . Corequisite(s): CH 302 and CH 338 .
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CH 337 - Laboratory for CH 335
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
Laboratory component for CH 335 emphasizing laboratory technique while illustrating analytical principles.
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CH 338 - Laboratory for CH 336
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
The laboratory component for CH 336 featuring hands-on use of instruments, sample preparation and data interpretation.
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CH 355 - Summer Research in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser.
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CH 356 - Summer Research in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser.
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CH 357 - Independent Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research for participants in the VMI Chemistry Department’s Summer Research Program. A student working under the supervision of a faculty supervisor, may earn a maximum of four credit hours per summer session. An oral presentation and a comprehensive written research paper are required for each course. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research supervisor.
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CH 358 - Independent Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research for participants in the VMI Chemistry Department’s Summer Research Program. A student working under the supervision of a faculty supervisor, may earn a maximum of four credit hours per summer session. An oral presentation and a comprehensive written research paper are required for each course. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research supervisor.
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CH 359 - Research Topics in Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 2
Only qualified junior chemistry students may take this course with the approval of the Chemistry Department head and a research supervisor. Independent research under a faculty mentor.
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CH 360 - Research Topics in Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 2
Only qualified junior chemistry students may take this course with the approval of the Chemistry Department head and a research supervisor. Independent research under a faculty mentor.
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CH 362 - Teaching Mentorship in Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
Senior students may take this course with the approval of the chemistry department head. Students interested in a teaching career are required to select a professor who will be willing to monitor the student’s progress during the course. The student will be required to observe both classes and laboratories which the professor teaches, most likely general chemistry. The student will be required to give short lectures throughout the term in both the recitation and the pre-laboratory classes. The student will also be required to submit sample test questions throughout the semester. Finally, the student will be required to submit a complete syllabus for both a lecture and a laboratory general chemistry course.
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CH 396X - Chemistry in A Historical Context
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
This is a course designed to acquaint the student with a historical and cultural context surrounding some of the major chemicals, chemical theories, and discoveries. Using certain themes, i.e. alchemy, medicinal chemistry, conservation of mass and man-made materials, the history and development of chemistry and chemical thought are traced from ancient times to the present. Prerequisite(s): two semesters of General Chemistry. Civilizations and Cultures (X)
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CH 401 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth, interdisciplinary exploration of a current area of chemical research coupled with a strengthening of chemistry fundamentals. Required of all 1st Class chemistry majors. This is a Capstone Course.
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CH 425 - Qualitative Organic Analysis
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The course is concerned with the theory and practice of systematic identification of organic compounds based on their physical and chemical properties. The application of modern instrumental methods (ir, uv, gc/ms. And nmr spectroscopy) of analysis is discussed. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 , CH 224 , CH 301 , and CH 302 .
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CH 426 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Topics covered may include organic reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry of carbon compounds, modern synthetic methods, polymers, and organometallics. The selection of topics is left to the discretion of the instructor. At present, polymer chemistry is the main topic of discussion. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 , CH 301 , and CH 302 .
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CH 434 - Chemical Synthesis
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 2
A laboratory course involving the synthesis and characterization of selected inorganic and organic compounds.
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CH 444 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The principal topics for discussion will be coordination chemistry, transition metal chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. Other topics may include bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, metal cluster chemistry, and physical methods in inorganic chemistry.
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CH 451 - Senior Thesis
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4-6
Credit Hours: 2-3
Only qualified senior chemistry students may take this course with the approval of the department head. Students are required to select a research project or an advanced phase of some subject in either inorganic, analytical, organic, or physical chemistry, with the approval of the professor in charge of the particular branch of chemistry. Work is performed under the supervision of the professor. (0-6-3 for students taking departmental honors.)
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CH 452 - Senior Thesis
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4-6
Credit Hours: 2-3
Only qualified senior chemistry students may take this course with the approval of the department head. Students are required to select a research project or an advanced phase of some subject in either inorganic, analytical, organic, or physical chemistry, with the approval of the professor in charge of the particular branch of chemistry. Work is performed under the supervision of the professor. (0-6-3 for students taking departmental honors.)
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CH 455 - Summer Research in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser.
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CH 456 - Summer Research in Chemistry
Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser.
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CH 457 - Independent Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research for participants in the VMI Chemistry Department’s Summer Research Program. A student working under the supervision of a faculty supervisor, may earn a maximum of four credit hours per summer session. An oral presentation and a comprehensive written research paper are required for each course. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research supervisor.
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CH 458 - Independent Summer Research
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2-6
Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research for participants in the VMI Chemistry Department’s Summer Research Program. A student working under the supervision of a faculty supervisor, may earn a maximum of four credit hours per summer session. An oral presentation and a comprehensive written research paper are required for each course. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research supervisor.
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CH 461 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Selected areas of chemistry, reflecting the current expertise of the faculty, such as polymer chemistry, the chemistry of amorphous materials, bioorganic chemistry, or the pharmacology of transition metal compounds, will be presented on a year to year basis. Prerequisite(s): The core chemistry courses.
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CH 464 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Selected areas of chemistry, reflecting the current expertise of the faculty, such as polymer chemistry, the chemistry of amorphous materials, bioorganic chemistry, or the pharmacology of transition metal compounds, will be presented on a year to year basis. Prerequisite(s): The core chemistry courses.
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CH 466 - Polymer Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
The course will study the chemical and physical properties of polymers. Cadets will explore a variety of topics including, but not limited to: organic polymers, inorganic polymers, polymer synthesis, polymer characterization, polymer applications, copolymers, molecular weight distributions, crystallinity, morphology, glass transition temperature and plasticizers. It is planned that a final individual project/poster session will be included as part of this course. Topics may be modified to address other contemporary issues in the field of polymer science. Prerequisite(s): Both CH 224 and CH 302 or instructor approval.
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CH 467 - Theoretical Chemistry
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Concepts in quantum chemistry, molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, and superconductivity are related to contemporary ideas in physical chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 301 and CH 302 .
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CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department Head: Captain Riester
Requirements for a major in civil engineering are specified in Civil and Environmental Engineering . |
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CE 104 - CE Drawing
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 2
Engineering mechanical drawing and computer-aided drafting with applications to CE. Topics include mechanical drawing and computer-aided technical sketching and shape description, orthographics, isometrics, and dimensioning. Practical applications engineering CAD projects reinforce learning.
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CE 105 - Introduction to Civil Engineering
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Credit Hours: 1
An introduction to the civil engineering profession providing an overview of its history, specialty areas, responsibilities, and importance to the civilian infrastructure. Engineering computations, presentation of results, and elementary design projects are covered.
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CE 121 - Surveying
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
Surveying instruments, measurements of horizontal and vertical distances and direction, traverse computations, topographic mapping, and construction surveys.
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CE 123 - Engineering Calculation Tools
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 2
The use of spreadsheets and MathCAD for calculus and civil engineering computations including root finding, solutions to systems of linear equations, optimization, statistics, numerical integration and differentiation, and error analysis. Corequisite(s): MA 123 .
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CE 206 - Solid Mechanics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
A study of the behavior of non-rigid bodies when subjected to external tension, compression, bending, torsional loads or a combination of these loads. Development of mathematical expressions that relate to external loads, member properties, and internal stresses, strains, and deflections. Includes elastic and plastic stress theory. Prerequisite(s): MA 124 and C or better in ME 201 .
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CE 208X - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as pertinent to past and current practices along with future trends of the 21st Century. The usage of both GIS/GPS is growing exponentially and is applicable to all majors in civilian and military applications. Case histories and software exercises are used to introduce GIS/GPS and the global concepts therein. A variety of information types along with digital maps will be utilized to study historic aspects of American culture in conjunction with basic cultural patterns in other regions of the world. Digital GIS maps allow regional or global trends to be visualized, compared, measured, queried, and analyzed. CE 208X is offered as a Civilizations and Cultures (C&C) Course and is open to all majors. Civilizations and Cultures (X).
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CE 214 - Civil Engineering Methods With Probability and Statistics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Numerical methods applied to matrix manipulations and elimination techniques, and to linear programming. Review of probability and statistics to include discrete and continuous random variables, probability and cumulative density functions, central tendency, variability, skew, probability rules, and permutations and combinations. Application of probability distribution functions and confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, curve fitting including general linear least squares regression and linear regression, goodness of fits; and linear transforms, and interpolation to civil engineering practice. Computer spreadsheet applications. Prerequisite(s): CE 123 .
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CE 270 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in civil engineering and related areas as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Not necessarily offered each year.
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CE 279 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in civil engineering and related areas as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Not necessarily offered each year.
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CE 301 - Structural Theory
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures. Application of computers to structural analysis. Prerequisite(s): C or better in CE 206 .
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CE 302 - Civil Engineering Dynamics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Vector and scalar methods in kinematics, including absolute and relative motion of particles and rigid bodies; kinetics, with solutions of rigid bodies by the methods of force, mass and acceleration, work and energy, and impulse and momentum. Analysis of single degree of freedom systems. Prerequisite(s): ME 201 .
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CE 307 - Properties of Engineering Materials
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
A study of mechanical properties of engineering materials with special emphasis on Portland cement concrete. Materials studied include wood, metals (steel and nonferrous metals), plastics, glass, clay, bituminous materials and Portland cement concrete. Materials testing, specifications, and design are examined through both classroom and laboratory work. Prerequisite(s): CE 206 .
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CE 309 - Fluid Mechanics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Elementary mechanics of fluids. Fluid properties; hydrostatics; fluid kinematics; equations of motion; energy equation; momentum principles; flow of liquids and gases in closed conduits; principles of dimensional analysis and dynamic similitude. Prerequisite(s): MA 124 and ME 201 .
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CE 310 - Soil Mechanics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 4
Origin, nature, and classification of soils; analysis and laboratory tests to determine the engineering and index properties of soils and their application to various design considerations. Prerequisite(s): C or better in CE 206 .
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CE 319 - Water Resources Laboratory
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 1
Laboratory experiments and statistical analysis of hydrological and hydraulic processes; analysis and design of water distribution systems. Prerequisite(s): CE 309 and CE 321 . Writing Intensive (W)
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CE 321 - Environmental Engineering
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
Environmental engineering aspects of pollution control including a review of environmental chemistry; water/wastewater and industrial waste characteristics; air quality; pertinent environmental regulations; reactor engineering and wastewater treatment; municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant design; design of air pollution control technologies; and a review of risk assessment.
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CE 322 - Water Resources Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of hydraulic problems associated with the design of civil engineering structures, analysis and design of public water supply systems, and related topics; occurrence and movement of surface water flow including open channel flow and runoff. Prerequisite(s): CE 309 .
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CE 327 - Reinforced Concrete Design
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Design of reinforced concrete members by ultimate strength methods. Computer applications. Prerequisite(s): CE 301 .
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CE 333 - Transportation Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of highway transportation systems and their relationship to the growth of urban metropolitan areas. The course explores the basic characteristics of highway design and operation and the engineering analysis of highway projects. Prerequisite(s): CE 121 .
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CE 350 - Civil Engineering Project Management
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Introduction of construction management principles for civil engineering projects including project organization and documentation, business organization and legal structure, scheduling (CPM and other) and tracking, cost estimating and cost control, bid preparation, contracts, claims and disputes, labor and OSHA, insurance, and engineering economics. Scheduling and cost estimating use specific applications software and spreadsheets.
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CE 370 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in civil engineering and related areas as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Not necessarily offered each year.
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CE 379 - Topics in Civil Engineering
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Special topics in civil engineering and related areas as suggested by members of the faculty or cadets. Subject and content announced before the semester begins. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Not necessarily offered each year.
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CE 401 - Hydrology
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Occurrence and movement of surface water including weather and climate; precipitation; evaporation, transpiration, and consumptive use; runoff; infiltration; streamflow; routing; hydrograph analysis; erosions and sedimentation; and urban hydrology. Probability applications to hydrologic data are emphasized. Requires use of spreadsheets and incorporates web-accessible analytical methods and hydrologic data from USGS, US Army Corps of Engineers, SCS, NOAA, and others. Prerequisite(s): CE 322 .
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CE 402 - Structural Mechanics
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
Advanced topics in solid mechanics used in fields of structural engineering and in general stress analysis; unsymmetrical bending, shear centers, curved beams, rings, torsion of noncircular cross sections, elastic stability, lateral buckling, and failure criteria. Prerequisite(s): a C or better in CE 301 .
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CE 403 - Foundations
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3
Subsurface investigation and the determination of in-situ soil properties. Analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations. Determination of lateral earth pressures and the design of retaining structures. Prerequisite(s): CE 310 .
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