Biological & Environmental Engineering (BEE)Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Classes
BEE 1050
Course Description
Forum covering the career opportunities for engineering students and the activities and curricula that lead to these opportunities. A series of seminars are given by practicing engineers, Cornell faculty ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Morrison Hall 146
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Hunter, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 2510
Course Description
This course introduces students to the chemistry, ecology, biology, geology, ethics and environmental legislation relevant to addressing environmental problems as an engineer. Students learn to apply basic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRD 2510
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Schwartz Ctr-Perform Arts 111
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Goldfarb, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: CHEM 2070, 2090 or AP CHEM. Pre- or co-requisite: MATH 2930.
BEE 2600
Course Description
Focuses on the integration of biological principles with engineering, math, and physical principles. Students learn how to formulate equations for biological systems in class and practice in homework sets. ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ENGRD 2600
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
March, J
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 2930, 2 semesters of core biology major classes and the investigative lab or BIOG 1445.
BEE 3310
Course Description
Properties of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; hydrostatic and dynamic forces; principles of continuity, conservations of mass, energy and momentum and their applications; laminar and turbulent flows, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 5310
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020 and engineering math sequence.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 3500
Course Description
Focuses on understanding the principles of heat and mass transfer in the context of biological (biomedical/bioprocessing/bioenvironmental) systems. Emphasizes physical understanding of transport processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 5500
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall 401
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Math 2930 and fluid mechanics.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 401
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4110
Course Description
This course introduces methods in hydrologic engineering to assess and cope with climate variability and change. The course will cover both statistical and physical approaches to analyzing and modeling ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6110
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: Introduction to probability and statistics (e.g., CEE 3040, ENGRD 2700, ILSRT 2100, BTRY 3010, or AEM 2100). One hydrology course (e.g., BEE 3710) or climate course (e.g., EAS 3050) at the 2000 level or higher.
BEE 4270
Course Description
Managing soil and water resources requires monitoring. In this field-based lab course, you learn techniques to quantify water flow in the surface and subsurface environment and to monitor lake and river ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 5270
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Steenhuis, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: CEE 3310 or hydrology course.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall B72
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Steenhuis, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4550
Course Description
Covers fundamental mechanisms that nature uses to build and control living systems at micro- and nano-meter length scales; engineering principles for fabricating micro/nano-meter scale devices; examples ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year of biology, BEE 2220 or an equivalent thermodynamics course, or co-registration in BEE 3500 or permission of instructor.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4550, BEE 6550
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: One year of biology, thermodynamics course, or co-registration in BEE 3500 or permission of instructor.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4590
Course Description
Students will choose a project depending on their interests, and complete the project goal by integrating the knowledge of biology, physics, and engineering. Students will present their proposal and final ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 5590
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Pre-requisite: General physics & BEE 3400, BEE 4500, BEE 4530, and/or BEE 4550, or permission of an instructor is required. Corequisite: Students must enroll in ENGRC 4590 (College of Engineering technical communications requirement).
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4730
Course Description
Teaches basic engineering design and analysis as practiced for water control and nonpoint source pollution prevention. Discusses the origins of design approaches, including their theoretical bases and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 5730
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: CEE 3310 or hydrology course.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 4750
Course Description
Applications of mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization to environmental-quality management. Fate and transport models for contaminants in air, water, and soil. Optimization methods (search ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 5750
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Anderson, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BEE 2510 or BEE 2600 or permission of instructor.
BEE 4800
Course Description
This course investigates the science behind changes in our atmosphere's composition and its relation to global change. Students examine the chemistry and physics that determines atmospheric composition ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 6800, EAS 4800, EAS 6800
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Pre-requisites: CHEM 2070 or 2090, MATH 1920, PHYS 1112 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
BEE 4970
Course Description
Special work in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided, in the latter case, that adequate ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in section 601. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4971
Course Description
The course content must relate directly to goals of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and can be taken for 1 to 4 credits under supervision of a College of Engineering faculty member with approval of the ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all colleges must submit an independent study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4980
Course Description
The student assists in teaching a biological and environmental engineering course appropriate to his or her previous training. The student meets with a discussion or laboratory section, prepares course ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in section 601. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4990
Course Description
Research in any area of biological or environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
Project Session Full.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-8 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in section 701. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4993
Course Description
Intended for students pursuing the research honors program in BEE. This course is the culmination of the program's honors project requirement. Students enrolled in the BEE Honors program will prepare an ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3-6 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Directed Research
Students from all Colleges must submit a CALS Special Studies Form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study). Do not enroll in section 701. You will be enrolled in the course after submitting the form online.
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
BEE 4994
Course Description
Research in any area of biological and environmental engineering on problems under investigation by the department or of special interest to the student, provided that adequate facilities can be obtained. ... view course details
BEE 5270
Course Description
Managing soil and water resources requires monitoring. In this field-based lab course, you learn techniques to quantify water flow in the surface and subsurface environment and to monitor lake and river ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4270
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Steenhuis, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: CEE 3310 or hydrology course.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall B72
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Steenhuis, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5310
Course Description
Properties of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids; hydrostatic and dynamic forces; principles of continuity, conservations of mass, energy and momentum and their applications; laminar and turbulent flows, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 3310
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020 and engineering math sequence.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5500
Course Description
Focuses on understanding the principles of heat and mass transfer in the context of biological (biomedical/bioprocessing/bioenvironmental) systems. Emphasizes physical understanding of transport processes ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BEE 3500
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall 401
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite or co-requisite: Math 2930 and fluid mechanics.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Riley-Robb Hall 401
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Datta, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5590
Course Description
Students will choose a project depending on their interests, and complete the project goal by integrating the knowledge of biology, physics, and engineering. Students will present their proposal and final ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4590
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Pre-requisite: General physics & BEE 3400, BEE 4500, BEE 4530, and/or BEE 4550, or permission of an instructor is required.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Jung, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5730
Course Description
Teaches basic engineering design and analysis as practiced for water control and nonpoint source pollution prevention. Discusses the origins of design approaches, including their theoretical bases and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4730
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: CEE 3310 or hydrology course.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 5750
Course Description
Applications of mathematical modeling, simulation, and optimization to environmental-quality management. Fate and transport models for contaminants in air, water, and soil. Optimization methods (search ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4750
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Anderson, C
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BEE 2510 or BEE 2600 or permission of instructor.
BEE 5951
Course Description
Comprehensive engineering design projects relating to the candidate's area of specialization. Projects are supervised by a BEE faculty member on an individual basis. A formal project report and ... view course details
BEE 6110
Course Description
This course introduces methods in hydrologic engineering to assess and cope with climate variability and change. The course will cover both statistical and physical approaches to analyzing and modeling ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4110
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Riley-Robb Hall B15
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Steinschneider, S
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: Introduction to probability and statistics (e.g., CEE 3040, ENGRD 2700, ILSRT 2100, BTRY 3010, or AEM 2100). One hydrology course (e.g., BEE 3710) or climate course (e.g., EAS 3050) at the 2000 level or higher.
BEE 6400
Course Description
In this class, we will discuss some classical as well as cutting-edge research papers from the biomaterials field on topics including: (1) Polymer Biomaterials; (2) Hydrogel Biomaterials; (3) Inorganic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Online Meeting
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Ma, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Graduate level or senior standing.
BEE 6550
Course Description
Covers fundamental mechanisms that nature uses to build and control living systems at micro- and nano-meter length scales; engineering principles for fabricating micro/nano-meter scale devices; examples ... view course details
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: one year of biology, BEE 2220 or an equivalent thermodynamics course, or co-registration in BEE 3500 or permission of instructor.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: BEE 4550, BEE 6550
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Riley-Robb Hall 305
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Wu, M
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 6800
Course Description
This course investigates the science behind changes in our atmosphere's composition and its relation to global change. Students examine the chemistry and physics that determines atmospheric composition ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: BEE 4800, EAS 4800, EAS 6800
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Riley-Robb Hall 225
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
BEE 6940
Course Description
The department teaches trial courses under this number. Offerings vary by semester and are advertised by the department. Courses offered under this number will be approved by the department curriculum ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Section Topic
Topic: Systems and Synthetic Biology for Sustainable Ener
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Riley-Robb Hall 105
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Barstow, B
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: intro bio (such as BIOG 1440), biochem (such as BIOMG 3300), MATH 2930, MATH 2940. Recommenced courses are BEE 2600 and BEE 3600 or permission of instructor.
BEE 6970
Course Description
Topics are arranged by the faculty at the beginning of the semester. view course details
BEE 7000
Course Description
This course is intended to introduce students to graduate school in Biological and Environmental Engineering. It is intended for first year graduate students although others may find it helpful. It consists ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Riley-Robb Hall 163
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Hess, P
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: required for new graduate students in BEE.
BEE 7710
Course Description
Study and discussion of research or design procedures related to selected topics in watershed management, erosion control, hydrology, colloid transport, and water quality. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Steenhuis, T
Walter, T
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to: graduate students or permission of instructor. Meeting time will be announced prior to the start of the semester.