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BIOE 10Introduction to Biomedicine for Engineers
Sign upThis course is intended for lower division students interested in acquiring a foundation in biomedicine with topics ranging from evolutionary biology to human physiology. The emphasis is on the integration of engineering applications to biology and health.BIOE 11Engineering Molecules 1
Sign upThis course focuses on providing students with a foundation in organic chemistry and biochemistry needed to understand contemporary problems in synthetic biology, biomaterials and computational biology.BIOE 100Ethics in Science and Engineering
Sign upThe goal of this semester course is to present the issues of professional conduct in the practice of engineering, research, publication, public and private disclosures, and in managing professional and financial conflicts. The faculty will be drawn from.BIOE 101Instrumentation in Biology and Medicine
Sign upThis course teaches the fundamental principles underlying modern sensing and control instrumentation used in biology and medicine.BIOE 102Biomechanics: Analysis and Design
Sign upThis course introduces, develops and applies the methods of continuum mechanics to biomechanical phenomena abundant in biology and medicine. It is intended for upper level undergraduate students who have been exposed to vectors, differential equations, and undergraduate course(s) in physics and certain aspects of modern biology.BIOE 103Engineering Molecules 2
Sign upThermodynamic and kinetic concepts applied to understanding the chemistry and structure of biomolecules (proteins, membranes, DNA, and RNA) and their thermodynamic and kinetic features in the crowded cellular environment.BIOE 104Biological Transport Phenomena
Sign upThe transport of mass, momentum, and energy are critical to the function of living systems and the design of medical devices. Biological transport phenomena are present at a wide range of length scales: molecular, cellular, organ (whole and by functional unit), and organism. The course.BIOE 105Engineering Devices 1
Sign upThis course provides students with an introduction to medical device design through fundamentals of circuit design/analysis, signal processing, and instrumentation development from concept to market. This course.BIOE C106AIntroduction to Robotics
Sign upThis course is an introduction to the field of robotics. It covers the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, sensing, forward & inverse kinematics of serial chain manipulators, the manipulator Jacobian, force relations, dynamics, & control.BIOE C106BRobotic Manipulation and Interaction
Sign upThe course is a sequel to EECS/BIOE/MEC106A/EECSC206A, which covers the mathematical fundamentals of robotics including kinematics, dynamics and control as well as an introduction to path planning, obstacle avoidance, and computer vision. Concepts will include the review at an advanced level of robot control.BIOE 110Biomedical Physiology for Engineers
Sign upThis course introduces students to the physiology of human organ systems, with an emphasis on quantitative problem solving, engineering-style modeling, and applications to clinical medicine.BIOE 111Functional Biomaterials Development and Characterization
Sign upThis course is intended for upper level engineering undergraduate students interested in the development of novel functional proteins and peptide motifs and characterization of their physical and biological properties using various instrumentation tools in quantitative manners.BIOE C112Molecular Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Cell
Sign upThis course applies methods of statistical continuum mechanics to subcellar biomechanical phenomena ranging from nanoscale (molecular) to microscale (whole cell and cell population) biological processes at the interface of mechanics, biology, and chemistry.BIOE 113Stem Cells and Technologies
Sign upThis course will teach the main concepts and current views on key attributes of embryonic stem cells (ESC), will introduce theory of their function in embryonic development, methods of ESC derivation, propagation, and characterization, and will discuss currently developing stem cell technologies.BIOE 114Cell Engineering
Sign upThis course will teach the main concepts and current views on key attributes of animal cells (somatic, embryonic, pluripotent, germ-line; with the focus on mammalian cells), will introduce theory of the regulation of cell function, methods for deliberate control of cell properties and resulting biomedical and bioengineering technologies.BIOE 115Tissue Engineering Lab
Sign upThis class provides a conceptual and practical understanding of cell and tissue bioengineering that is vital for careers in medicine, biotechnology, and bioengineering.BIOE 116Cell and Tissue Engineering
Sign upThe goal of tissue engineering is to fabricate substitutes to restore tissue structure and functions. Understanding cell function in response to environmental cues will help us to establish design criteria and develop engineering tools for tissue fabrication.BIOE C117Structural Aspects of Biomaterials
Sign upThis course covers the structure and mechanical functions of load bearing tissues and their replacements. Natural and synthetic load-bearing biomaterials for clinical applications are reviewed. Biocompatibility of biomaterials and host response to structural implants are examined.BIOE C118Biological Performance of Materials
Sign upThis course is intended to give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of topics related to biomedical materials selection and design. Structure-property relationships of biomedical materials and their interaction with biological systems will be addressed.BIOE C119Orthopedic Biomechanics
Sign upStatics, dynamics, optimization theory, composite beam theory, beam-on-elastic foundation theory, Hertz contact theory, and materials behavior.BIOE 121BioMEMS and Medical Devices
Sign upBiophysical and chemical principles of biomedical devices, bionanotechnology, bionanophotonics, and biomedical microelectromechanical systems (BioMEMS).BIOE 121LBioMems and BioNanotechnology Laboratory
Sign upStudents will become familiar with BioMEMS and Lab-on-a-Chip research. Students will design and fabricate their own novel micro- or nano-scale device to address a specific problem in biotechnology using the latest micro- and nano-technological tools and fabrication techniques. Results will be presented during class presentations and.BIOE 124Basic Principles of Drug Delivery
Sign upThis course focuses on providing students with the foundations needed to understand contemporary literature in drug delivery. Concepts in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physical chemistry needed to understand current problems in drug delivery are emphasized.BIOE C125Introduction to Robotics
Sign upAn introduction to the kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, and sensing. The course covers forward and inverse kinematics of serial chain manipulators, the manipulator Jacobian, force relations, dynamics, and control. The course concludes with current applications.BIOE C125BRobotic Manipulation and Interaction
Sign upThis course is a sequel to Electrical Engineering C106A/Bioengineering C125, which covers kinematics, dynamics and control of a single robot. This course will cover dynamics and control of groups of robotic manipulators coordinating with each other and interacting with the environment. We will also cover.BIOE 131Introduction to Computational Molecular and Cell Biology
Sign upVarious "case studies" in these areas are reviewed; web-based computational.BIOE C131Introduction to Computational Molecular and Cell Biology
Sign upThis class teaches basic bioinformatics and computational biology, with an emphasis on alignment, phylogeny, and ontologies. Supporting foundational topics are also reviewed with an emphasis on bioinformatics topics, including basic molecular biology, probability theory, and information theory.BIOE 132Genetic Devices
Sign upThis senior-level course is a comprehensive survey of genetic devices. These DNA-based constructs are comprised of multiple "parts" that together encode a higher-level biological behavior and perform useful human-defined functions. Such constructs are the engineering target for most projects in synthetic biology.BIOE 133Biomolecular Engineering
Sign upThis is an introductory course of biomolecular engineering and is required for all CBE graduate students. Undergraduates with knowledge of thermodynamics and transport are also welcome.BIOE 134Genetic Design Automation
Sign upGenetic Design Automation is the use of software to design and manage genetics experiments. This course introduces the interface between object-oriented programming and wetlab synthetic biology in a hands-on manner. They will then independently build a new software module of their own.BIOE C136LLaboratory in the Mechanics of Organisms
Sign upIntroduction to laboratory and field study of the biomechanics of animals and plants using fundamental biomechanical techniques and equipment. The laboratories emphasize sampling methodology, experimental design.BIOE C137Designing for the Human Body
Sign upThe course provides project-based learning experience in understanding product design, with a focus on the human body as a mechanical machine. Students will learn the design of external devices used to aid or protect the body. Topics will include forces acting on internal materials (e.g.g.BIOE 140LSynthetic Biology Laboratory
Sign upThis laboratory course is designed as an introduction to research in synthetic biology, a ground-up approach to genetic engineering with applications in bioenergy, heathcare, materials science, and chemical production. In this course, we will design and execute a real research project. In.BIOE C142Machine Learning, Statistical Models, and Optimization for Molecular Problems
Sign upAn introduction to mathematical optimization, statistical models, and advances in machine learning for the physical sciences. Building on this foundation, current machine learning techniques are covered including deep learning artificial neural.BIOE 143Computational Methods in Biology
Sign upAn introduction to biophysical simulation methods and algorithms, including molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, mathematical optimization, and "non-algorithmic" computation such as neural networks. Core Specialization: Core B (Informatics and Genomics); Core D (Computational Biology); BioE.BIOE 144Introduction to Protein Informatics
Sign upThis course will introduce students to the bioinformatics algorithms used by biologists to identify homologs, construct multiple sequence alignments, predict protein structure, estimate phylogenetic trees, identify orthologs, predict protein-protein interaction, and build hidden Markov models.BIOE 144LProtein Informatics Laboratory
Sign upThis course is intended to provide hands-on experience with a variety of bioinformatics tools, web servers, and databases that are used to predict protein function and structure.BIOE 145Introduction to Machine Learning for Computational Biology
Sign upThis course builds on existing skills to introduce.BIOE C145LIntroductory Electronic Transducers Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory exercises exploring a variety of electronic transducers for measuring physical quantities such as temperature, force, displacement, sound, light, ionic potential; the use of circuits for low-level differential amplification and analog signal processing; and the use of microcomputers for digital sampling and display.BIOE C145MIntroductory Microcomputer Interfacing Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory exercises constructing basic interfacing circuits and writing 20-100 line C programs for data acquisition, storage, analysis, display, and control. Use of the IBM PC with microprogrammable digital counter/timer, parallel I/O port. Circuit components include anti-aliasing filters, the S/H amplifier, A/D and D/A converters.BIOE 147Principles of Synthetic Biology
Sign upThe field of synthetic biology is quickly emerging as potentially one of the most important and profound ways by which we can understand and manipulate our physical world for desired purposes. In this course, the field and its natural scientific and engineering basis are introduced.BIOE 148Bioenergy and Sustainable Chemical Synthesis: Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology Approaches
Sign upThis course will cover metabolic engineering and the various synthetic biology approaches for optimizing pathway performance. Use of metabolic engineering to produce biofuels and general "green technology" will be emphasized since these aims are currently pushing these fields.BIOE 150Introduction of Bionanoscience and Bionanotechnology
Sign upThis course is intended for the bioengineering or engineering undergraduate students interested in acquiring a background in recent development of bio-nanomaterials and bio-nanotechnology.BIOE 151Micro/Nanofluidics for Bioengineering and Lab-On-A-Chip
Sign upIntroduction and in-depth treatment of theory relevant to fluid flow in microfluidic and nanofluidic systems supplemented by critical assessment of recent applications drawn from the literature.BIOE 153Biotechnology Entrepreneurship: Impact, History, Therapeutics R&D, Entrepreneurship & Careers
Sign upThis course is designed for students interested in an introduction to the biotechnology entrepreneurship, biotherapeutics R and D, and careers in the industry.Students.BIOE C157Nanomaterials in Medicine
Sign upNanomedicine is an emerging field involving the use of nanoscale materials for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. Nanomedicine is a highly interdisciplinary field involving chemistry, materials science, biology and medicine, and has the potential to make major impacts on healthcare in the future. The overall.BIOE 163Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biophotonics
Sign upThis course provides undergraduate and graduate bioengineering students with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of topics in the emerging field of biophotonics with an emphasis on fluorescence spectroscopy, biosensors and devices for optical imaging and detection of biomolecules.BIOE 163LMolecular and Cellular Biophotonics Laboratory
Sign upThis course provides undergraduate and graduate bioengineering students with an opportunity to acquire essential experimental skills in fluorescence spectroscopy and the design, evaluation, and optimization of optical biosensors for quantitative measurements of proteins and their targets.BIOE 164Optics and Microscopy
Sign upThis course teaches fundamental principles of optics and examines contemporary methods of optical microscopy for cells and molecules. The capabilities of optical microscopy will be compared with complementary techniques including.BIOE C165Medical Imaging Signals and Systems
Sign upBiomedical imaging is a clinically important application of engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and medicine. In this course, we apply linear systems theory and basic physics to analyze X-ray imaging, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine, and MRI. This material could prepare the student.BIOE 166Biomedical Imaging Systems II: Targeted Molecular Imaging in Disease
Sign upThis course is designed as an introduction to the growing world of molecular imaging in medicine and research. The course is divided into five modules based on common imaging modalities (optical imaging, ultrasound methods, radiography, nuclear imaging, and magnetic resonance approaches).BIOE 168LPractical Light Microscopy
Sign upThis laboratory course is designed for students interested in obtaining practical hands-on training in optical imaging and instrumentation. Topics include compound microscopes, Kohler illumination, Rayleigh two-point resolution, image contrast.BIOE 171Interface Between Neuroethology & Neural Engineering
Sign upThe course will provide students with an overview of the tight interface between neural engineering and neuroethological approaches in the field of neuroscience. This course will also discuss the concepts of causal manipulations, such as the control of brain circuits using optics and genetic engineering.BIOE C181The Berkeley Lectures on Energy: Energy from Biomass
Sign upAfter an introduction to the different aspects of our global energy consumption, the course will focus on the role of biomass. The course will illustrate how the global scale of energy guides the biomass research. The course aims to.BIOE 201Responsible Conduct in Bioengineering Research and in Practice
Sign upThis course will explore ethical issues likely to be faced by a bioengineer, and consider them in the context of responsible engineering.BIOE 202Cell Engineering
Sign upThis course will teach the main concepts and current views on key attributes of animal cells (somatic, embryonic, pluripotent, germ-line; with the focus on mammalian cells), will introduce theory of the regulation of cell function, methods for deliberate control of cell properties and resulting biomedical and bioengineering technologies.BIOE 203Tissue Engineering lab
Sign upThis class provides a conceptual and practical understanding of cell and tissue bioengineering that is vital for careers in medicine, biotechnology, and bioengineering.BIOE C208Biological Performance of Materials
Sign upThis course is intended to give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of topics related to biomedical materials selection and design. Structure-property relationships of biomedical materials and their interaction with biological systems will be addressed.BIOE C209Advanced Orthopedic Biomechanics
Sign upStudents will learn the application of engineering concepts including statics, dynamics, optimization theory, composite beam theory, beam-on-elastic foundation theory, Hertz contact theory, and materials behavior.BIOE 211Cell and Tissue Mechanotransduction
Sign upThis course will focus on biophysical and bioengineering aspects of mechanotransduction, the process through which living cells sense and respond to their mechanical environment. Students will learn how mechanical inputs to cells influence both subcellular biochemistry and whole-cell behavior.BIOE C212Heat and Mass Transport in Biomedical Engineering
Sign upFundamental processes of heat and mass transport in biological systems; organic molecules, cells, biological organs, whole animals. Derivation of mathematical models and discussion of experimental procedures. Applications to biomedical engineering.BIOE C213Fluid Mechanics of Biological Systems
Sign upFluid mechanical aspects of various physiological systems, the circulatory, respiratory, and renal systems. Motion in large and small blood vessels. Pulsatile and peristaltic flows. Other biofluidmechanical flows: the ear, eye, etc. Instrumentation for fluid measurements in biological systems and for medical diagnosis and applications.g.BIOE C214Advanced Tissue Mechanics
Sign upThe goal of this course is to provide a foundation for characterizing and understanding the mechanical behavior of load-bearing tissues. A variety of mechanics topics will be introduced, including anisotropic elasticity and failure, cellular solid theory, biphasic theory, and quasi-linear viscoelasticity (QLV) theory. After.BIOE C215Molecular Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Cell
Sign upBIOE C216Macromolecular Science in Biotechnology and Medicine
Sign upOverview of the problems associated with the selection and function of polymers used in biotechnology and medicine. Principles of polymer science, polymer synthesis, and structure-property-performance relationships of polymers. Particular emphasis is placed on the performance of polymers in biological environments.BIOE C217Biomimetic Engineering -- Engineering from Biology
Sign upStudy of nature's solutions to specific problems with the aim of determining appropriate engineering analogs. Morphology, scaling, and design in organisms applied to engineering structures. Mechanical principles in nature and their application to engineering devices. Trade-offs between redundancy and.BIOE C218Stem Cells and Directed Organogenesis
Sign upThis course will provide an overview of basic and applied embryonic stem cell (ESC) biology. Topics will include early embryonic development, ESC laboratory methods, biomaterials for directed differentiation and other stem cell manipulations, and clinical uses of stem cells.BIOE C219Protein Engineering
Sign upAn in-depth study of the current methods used to design and engineer proteins. Emphasis on how strategies can be applied in the laboratory. Relevant case studies presented to illustrate method variations and applications. Intended for graduate students.BIOE 220LCells and Biomaterials Laboratory
Sign upThe objective of this course is to teach graduate students the essential laboratory techniques in the design and characterization and analysis of cells and biomaterials. The course will cover basics on synthetic biomaterials and native matrix, cellular responses to biomaterials, three-dimensional culture, and tissue engineering.BIOE 221Advanced BioMEMS and Bionanotechnology
Sign upBiophysical and chemical principles of biomedical devices, bionanotechnology, bionanophotonics, and biomedical microelectromechanical systems (BioMEMS).BIOE 221LBioMEMS and BioNanotechnology Laboratory
Sign upStudents will become familiar with BioMEMS and Lab-on-a-Chip research. Students will design and fabricate their own novel micro- or nano-scale device to address a specific problem in biotechnology using the latest micro- and nano-technological tools and fabrication techniques. Results will be presented during class presentations and.BIOE C222Advanced Structural Aspects of Biomaterials
Sign upThis course covers the structure and mechanical functions of load bearing tissues and their replacements. Biocompatibility of biomaterials and host response to structural implants are examined. Material selection for load bearing applications including reconstructive surgery, orthopedics.BIOE C223Polymer Engineering
Sign upA survey of the structure and mechanical properties of advanced engineering polymers. Topics include rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, mechanical properties, yielding, deformation, and fracture mechanisms of various classes of polymers. The course will discuss degradation schemes of polymers and long-term performance issues.BIOE 224Basic Principles of Drug Delivery
Sign upThis course focuses on providing students with the foundations needed to understand contemporary literature in drug delivery. Concepts in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physical chemistry needed to understand current problems in drug delivery are emphasized.BIOE 225Biomolecular Structure Determination
Sign upThe detailed, atomic-level structure of biomolecules is at the basis of our understanding of many biochemical processes. This graduate level course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding.BIOE 231Introduction to Computational Molecular and Cellular Biology
Sign upVarious "case studies" in these areas are reviewed and web-based computational.BIOE C231Introduction to Computational Molecular and Cell Biology
Sign upThis class teaches basic bioinformatics and computational biology, with an emphasis on alignment, phylogeny, and ontologies. Supporting foundational topics are also reviewed with an emphasis on bioinformatics topics, including basic molecular biology, probability theory, and information theory.BIOE 232Genetic Devices
Sign upThis graduate-level course is a comprehensive survey of genetic devices. These DNA-based constructs are comprised of multiple "parts" that together encode a higher-level biological behavior and perform useful human-defined functions. Such constructs are the engineering target for most projects in synthetic biology.BIOE C237Adv Designing for the Human Body
Sign upThe course provides project-based learning experience in understanding product design, with a focus on the human body as a mechanical machine. Students will learn the design of external devices used to aid or protect the body. Topics will include forces acting on internal materials (e.g.g.BIOE C242Machine Learning, Statistical Models, and Optimization for Molecular Problems
Sign upAn introduction to mathematical optimization, statistical models, and advances in machine learning for the physical sciences. Building on this foundation, current machine learning techniques are covered including deep learning artificial neural.BIOE 243Computational Methods in Biology
Sign upAn introduction to biophysical simulation methods and algorithms, including molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, mathematical optimization, and "non-algorithmic" computation such as neural networks. Core Specialization: Core B (Informatics and Genomics); Core D (Computational Biology); Bioengineering.BIOE 244Introduction to Protein Informatics
Sign upThis course will introduce students to the bioinformatics algorithms used by biologists to identify homologs, construct multiple sequence alignments, predict protein structure, estimate phylogenetic trees, identify orthologs, predict protein-protein interaction, and build hidden Markov models.BIOE 244LProtein Informatics Laboratory
Sign upThis course is intended to provide hands-on experience with a variety of bioinformatics tools, web servers and databases that are used to predict protein function and structure.BIOE 245Introduction to Machine Learning for Computational Biology
Sign upThis course builds on existing skills to.BIOE 247Principles of Synthetic Biology
Sign upThe field of synthetic biology is quickly emerging as potentially one of the most important and profound ways by which we can understand and manipulate our physical world for desired purposes. In this course, the field and its natural scientific and engineering basis are introduced.BIOE 248Bioenergy and Sustainable Chemical Synthesis: Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology Approaches
Sign upThis course will cover metabolic engineering and the various synthetic biology approaches for optimizing pathway performance. Use of metabolic engineering to produce biofuels and general "green technology" will be emphasized since these aims are currently pushing these fields.BIOE 251Micro/Nanofluidics for Bioengineering and Lab-On-A-Chip
Sign upIntroduction and in-depth treatment of theory relevant to fluid flow in microfluidic and nanofluidic systems supplemented by critical assessment of recent applications drawn from the literature.BIOE C261Medical Imaging Signals and Systems
Sign upBiomedical imaging is a clinically important application of engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and medicine. In this course, we apply linear systems theory and basic physics to analyze X-ray imaging, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine, and MRI. This material could prepare the student.BIOE 263Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biophotonics
Sign upTopics in the emerging field of biophotonics with an emphasis on fluorescence spectroscopy, biosensors, and devices for optical imaging and detection of biomolecules.BIOE 263LMolecular and Cellular Biophotonics Laboratory
Sign upThis course provides undergraduate and graduate bioengineering students with an opportunity to acquire essential experimental skills in fluorescence spectroscopy and the design, evaluation, and optimization of optical biosensors for quantitative measurements of proteins and their targets.BIOE C265Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Sign upFundamentals of MRI including signal-to-noise ratio, resolution, and contrast as dictated by physics, pulse sequences, and instrumentation. Image reconstruction via 2D FFT methods. Fast imaging reconstruction via convolution-back projection and gridding methods and FFTs. Software for MRI including imaging methods such as 2D FT.BIOE 266Biomedical Imaging Systems II: Targeted Molecular Imaging in Disease
Sign upThis course is designed as an introduction to the growing world of molecular imaging in medicine and research. The course is divided into five modules based on common imaging modalities (optical imaging, ultrasound methods, radiography, nuclear imaging, and magnetic resonance approaches).BIOE C280Introduction to Nano-Science and Engineering
Sign upA three-module introduction to the fundamental topics of Nano-Science and Engineering (NSE) theory and research within chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. Students must take.BIOE C281The Berkeley Lectures on Energy: Energy from Biomass
Sign upAfter an introduction to the different aspects of our global energy consumption, the course will focus on the role of biomass. The course will illustrate how the global scale of energy guides the biomass research. The course aims.BIOE 282Model-Based Design of Clinical Therapies
Sign upStudents will learn how to translate a clinically relevant physical system into a governing equation with boundary conditions, and how to use this mathematical model to test and improve the design of medical devices and therapies.
BIOLOGY3 courses
BIOLOGY 1AGeneral Biology Lecture
Sign upGeneral introduction to cell structure and function, molecular and organismal genetics, animal development, form and function. Intended for biological sciences majors, but open to all qualified students.BIOLOGY 1ALGeneral Biology Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory that accompanies 1A lecture course. Intended for biological science majors, but open to all qualified students.BIOLOGY 1BGeneral Biology Lecture and Laboratory
Sign upGeneral introduction to plant development, form, and function; population genetics, ecology, and evolution. Intended for students majoring in the biological sciences, but open to all qualified students. Students must take both Biology 1A and 1B to complete the sequence. Sponsored by Integrative Biology.
CBE45 courses
CBE 40Introduction to Chemical Engineering Design
Sign upDesign and analysis of processes involving chemical change. Strategies for design, such as creative thinking and (re)definition of the design goal. Methods for analyzing designs, such as mathematical modeling, empirical analysis by graphics, and dynamic scaling by dimensional analysis.CBE 90Science and Engineering of Sustainable Energy
Sign upAn introduction is given to the science and technologies of producing electricity and transportation fuels from renewable energy resources (biomass, geothermal, solar, wind, and wave). Mass and energy balances are used to.CBE 101Chemical Business Fundamentals I
Sign upThis upper division course for science and engineering students is the first of a two-course series that covers the business fundamentals for technology professionals. Through the use of applicable cases and examples from the chemical and process industries, students will.CBE 102Chemical Business Fundamentals II
Sign upThis upper division course for science and engineering students is the continuation of a two-course series that covers the business fundamentals for technology professionals. It is intended to introduce the marketing, product development, and operational aspects of a.CBE 103New Process Implementation: Concept to Commercialization
Sign upThis upper division course for science and engineering students is to be taken in the second 6-week summer session of the summer minor program in Responsible Process Implementation within the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. Specifically, they will learn how to make process design and control decisions that.CBE 104Ethics and Professional Social Responsibility
Sign upThis upper division course for science and engineering students covers the concept of environmental ethics and responsibility in the chemical industry. This course is only offered as part of a summer minor program in Responsible Process Implementation by the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Topics of discussion include corporate.CBE 140Introduction to Chemical Process Analysis
Sign upMaterial and energy balances applied to chemical process systems. Determination of thermodynamic properties needed for such calculations. Sources of data. Calculation procedures.CBE 141Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Sign upThermodynamic behavior of pure substances and mixtures. Properties of solutions, phase equilibria. Thermodynamic cycles. Chemical equilibria for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.CBE 142Chemical Kinetics and Reaction Engineering
Sign upAnalysis and prediction of rates of chemical conversion in flow and nonflow processes involving homogeneous and heterogeneous systems.CBE 143Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering
Sign upThe purpose of Chemical Engineering Modeling and Computations in Chemical Engineering is to teach students the methodologies used in setting up mathematical models of simple chemical processes and operations, and the numerical techniques used to simulate them.CBE 150ATransport Processes
Sign upPrinciples of fluid mechanics and heat transfer with application to chemical processes. Laminar and turbulent flow in pipes and around submerged objects. Flow measurement. Heat conduction and convection; heat transfer coefficients.CBE 150BTransport and Separation Processes
Sign upPrinciples of mass transfer with application to chemical processes. Diffusion and convection. Simultaneous heat and mass transfer; mass transfer coefficients. Design of staged and continuous separations processes.CBE 154Chemical Engineering Laboratory
Sign upExperiments in physical measurements, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, kinetics, and separation processes. Emphasis on investigation of basic relationships important in engineering. Experimental design, analysis of results, and preparation of engineering reports are stressed.CBE 160Chemical Process Design
Sign upDesign principles of chemical process equipment. Design of integrated chemical processes with emphasis upon economic considerations.CBE 161SIndustrial Chemical Process Design
Sign upDesign of chemical processes and equipment, with an emphasis on industry-sponsored and/or industry-tailored processes.CBE 162Dynamics and Control of Chemical Processes
Sign upAnalysis of the dynamic behavior of chemical processes and methods and theory of their control. Implementation of computer control systems on process simulations.CBE 170ABiochemical Engineering
Sign upThis course intends to introduce chemical engineers to the essential concepts of bioprocessing for applications in the biopharmaceutical, industrial biotech, and food tech industries.CBE 170BBiochemical Engineering
Sign upThis course intends to introduce chemical engineers to the essential concepts of bioprocessing for applications in the biopharmaceutical, industrial biotech, and food tech industries.CBE C170LBiochemical Engineering Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory techniques for the cultivation of microorganisms in batch and continuous reactions. Enzymatic conversion processes. Recovery of biological products.CBE 171Transport Phenomena
Sign upStudy of momentum, energy, and mass transfer in laminar and turbulent flow.CBE 176Principles of Electrochemical Processes
Sign upPrinciples and application of electrochemical equilibria, kinetics, and transport processes. Technical electrolysis and electrochemical energy conversion.CBE C178Polymer Science and Technology
Sign upAn interdisciplinary course on the synthesis, characterization, and properties of polymer materials. Emphasis on the molecular origin of properties of polymeric materials and technological applications. Topics include single molecule properties, polymer mixtures and solutions, melts, glasses, elastomers, and crystals.CBE 179Process Technology of Solid-State Materials Devices
Sign upChemical processing and properties of solid-state materials. Crystal growth and purification. Thin film technology. Application of chemical processing to the manufacture of semiconductors and solid-state devices.CBE 180Chemical Engineering Economics
Sign upOptimal design of chemical processes and unit operations, emphasizing the interactions between technical and economic considerations. Analysis of process risks. Chemical and biomolecular process design in the presence of uncertainties. Interest rate determinants and their effects on chemical process feasibility and choices.CBE 182Nanoscience and Engineering Biotechnology
Sign upThis nanoscale science and biomolecular engineering course will cover emerging topics in applied biotechnology and nanotechnology. Topics include enzyme kinetics, enzyme inhibition, recombinant protein generation, cell culture, genome editing, drug design, nanoparticle-based gene and drug delivery, fluorescence imaging, and sensors.CBE 183Climate Solutions Technologies
Sign upThis course for upper division students in science and engineering disciplines covers energy and climate and specific technologies that can be implemented to reduce global warming. The technologies will be described and compared from an upper level chemical engineering perspective that includes fundamental.CBE 230Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering
Sign upThe course aims to introduce a variety of mathematical and computational methods useful in solving research problems pertaining to chemical and biomolecular systems. The course covers a wide range of topics from linear algebra and matrices, differential equations, and stochastic methods. The goal of the course.CBE 240Thermodynamics for Chemical Product and Process Design
Sign upTopics covered include molecular thermodynamics of pure substances and mixtures, interfacial thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and computer simulations.CBE 244Kinetics and Reaction Engineering
Sign upMolecular processes in chemical systems, kinetics and catalysis. Interaction of mass and heat transfer in chemical processes. Performance of systems with chemical reactors.CBE 245Catalysis
Sign upAdsorption and kinetics of surface reactions; catalyst preparation and characterization; poisoning, selectivity, and empirical activity patterns in catalysis; surface chemistry, catalytic mechanisms and modern experimental techniques in catalytic research; descriptive examples of industrial catalytic systems.CBE 246Principles of Electrochemical Engineering
Sign upElectrode processes in electrolysis and in galvanic cells. Charge and mass transfer in ionic media. Criteria of scale-up.CBE 248Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry
Sign upPrinciples of surface and colloid chemistry with current applications; surface thermodynamics, wetting, adsorption from solution, disperse systems, association colloids, interacting electrical double layers and colloid stability, kinetics of coagulation, and electrokinetics.CBE 250Transport Processes
Sign upBasic differential relations of mass, momentum, and energy including creeping, laminar, and turbulent flow, boundary layers, convective-diffusion in heat and mass transfer, and simultaneous multicomponent mass and energy transport.CBE 256Advanced Transport Phenomena
Sign upFormulation and rigorous analysis of the laws governing the transport of momentum, heat, and mass, with special emphasis on chemical engineering applications. Detailed investigation of laminar flows complemented by treatments of turbulent flow systems and hydrodynamic stability.CBE C268Physicochemical Hydrodynamics
Sign upAn introduction to the hydrodynamics of capillarity and wetting. Balance laws and short-range forces. Dimensionless numbers, scaling and lubrication approximation. Rayleigh instability. Marangoni effect. The moving contact line. Wetting and short-range forces. The dynamic contact angle. Dewetting. Coating flows.CBE C270Protein Engineering
Sign upAn in-depth study of the current methods used to design and engineer proteins. Emphasis on how strategies can be applied in the laboratory. Relevant case studies presented to illustrate method variations and applications. Intended for graduate students.CBE 274Biomolecular Engineering
Sign upFundamentals in biomolecular engineering. Structures, dynamics, and functions of biomolecules. Molecular tools in biotechnology. Metabolic and signaling networks in cellular engineering. Synthetic biology and biomedical engineering applications.CBE 275Advanced Bioprocess Engineering
Sign upThis course is designed for students interested in obtaining advanced training in bioprocess engineering for applications in the biopharmaceutical, industrial biotech, and food tech industries.CBE 275LAdvanced Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory
Sign upThis pilot-scale laboratory course is designed for students interested in obtaining advanced training in bioprocess engineering for applications in the biopharmaceutical, industrial biotech, and food tech industries.CBE C294AMechanics and Physics of Lipid Bilayers
Sign upLipid bilayers constitute the membrane that encloses every animal cell and many of its interior structures, including the nuclear envelope, the organelles and the endoplasmic reticulum.CBE C295AThe Berkeley Lectures on Energy: Energy from Biomass
Sign upAfter an introduction to the different aspects of our global energy consumption, the course will focus on the role of biomass. The course will illustrate how the global scale of energy guides the biomass research. The course aims.CBE C295RApplied Spectroscopy
Sign upAfter a brief review of quantum mechanics and semi-classical theories for the interaction of radiation with matter, this course will survey the various spectroscopies associated with the electromagnetic spectrum, from gamma rays to radio waves.CBE C295ZEnergy Solutions: Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Sign upAfter a brief overview of the chemistry of carbon dioxide in the land, ocean, and atmosphere, the course will survey the capture and sequestration of CO2 from anthropogenic sources. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of materials synthesis and unit operation design, including the chemistry and engineering aspects of sequestration.CBE 295KDesign of Functional Interfaces
Sign upThis course introduces students to the concepts and techniques involved in the design and physical characterization of advanced functional materials consisting of well-defined interfaces. Throughout the course, principles of supramolecular chemistry on solid surfaces are applied to functional systems. Specific topics include.CBE 295NPolymer Physics
Sign upThis course, which is based on Gert Strobl's book addresses the origin of some of the important physical properties of polymer liquids and solids. This includes phase transitions, crystallization, morphology of multiphase polymer systems, mechanical properties, response to mechanical and electric fields, and fracture.
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CE 11Engineered Systems and Sustainability
Sign upAn introduction to key engineered systems (e.g., energy, water supply, buildings, transportation) and their environmental impacts. Basic principles of environmental science needed to understand natural processes as they are influenced by human activities. Overview of concepts and methods of sustainability analysis.CE C30Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Sign upA review of equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies. Application to truss structures. The concepts of deformation, strain, and stress. Equilibrium equations for a continuum. Elements of the theory of linear elasticity. The states of plane stress and plane strain. Euler buckling in elastic beams.CE 60Structure and Properties of Civil Engineering Materials
Sign upIntroduction to structure and properties of civil engineering materials such as asphalt, cements, concrete, geological materials (e.g. soil and rocks), steel, polymers, and wood. The properties range from elastic, plastic and fracture properties to porosity and thermal and environmental responses.CE 70Engineering Geology
Sign upPrinciples of physical and structural geology; the influence of geological factors on engineering works and the environment. Field trip.CE 88BTime Series Analysis: Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding
Sign upIn this course, we will pursue analysis of long-term records of coastal water levels in the context of sea level rise. We will cover the collection, evaluation, visualization and analysis of time series data using long-term records of sea levels from coastal sites around the world.CE C88Data Science for Smart Cities
Sign upCities become more dependent on the data flows that connect infrastructures between themselves, and users to infrastructures. Design and operation of smart, efficient, and resilient cities nowadays require data science skills.CE 92Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering
Sign upA course designed to familiarize the entering student with the nature and scope of civil and environmental engineering and its component specialty areas.CE 92ADesign for Future Infrastructure Systems
Sign upHands-on engineering design experience for creating future infrastructure systems. Intelligent infrastructure systems leverage data and computational to enhance sustainability and resilience for smart cities of the future. Student teams design and prototype an innovation that solves this problem using maker resources, e.g. 3D printing,.CE 92BCornerstone Structural Design
Sign upThis course introduces students to conceptual structural design, fabrication, and testing. The course aims to provide a hands-on structural engineering design experience and to inspire creativity. Students will learn the design process as well as fundamental principles of structural analysis. Student teams will use maker.CE 93Engineering Data Analysis
Sign upApplication of the concepts and methods of probability theory and statistical inference to CEE problems and data; graphical data analysis and sampling; elements of set theory; elements of probability theory; random variables and expectation; simulation; statistical inference.CE 100Elementary Fluid Mechanics
Sign upFluid statics and dynamics, including laboratory experiments with technical reports. Fundamentals: integral and differential formulations of the conservation laws are solved in special cases such as boundary layers and pipe flow. Flow visualization and computation techniques are introduced using Matlab.CE C103NTerrestrial Hydrology
Sign upA quantitative introduction to the hydrology of the terrestrial environment including lower atmosphere, watersheds, lakes, and streams. All aspects of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, infiltration, evapotranspiration, overland flow, streamflow, and groundwater flow. Chemistry and dating of groundwater and surface water.CE 104Planetary Boundaries and the Anthropocene
Sign upThis course aims to introduce students to the debates and discussions about the impact of increasing human resource consumption, increasing population, and increasing human prosperity on the planet’s environmental systems that support human societies.CE C106Air Pollution
Sign upThis course is an introduction to air pollution and the chemistry of earth's atmosphere. We will focus on the fundamental natural processes controlling trace gas and aerosol concentrations in the atmosphere, and how anthropogenic activity has affected those processes at the local, regional, and global scales.CE 107Climate Change Mitigation
Sign upAssessment of technological options for responding to climate change. Overview of climate-change science; sources, sinks, and atmospheric dynamics of greenhouse gases. Current systems for energy supply and use. Renewable energy resources, transport, storage, and transformation technologies. Societal context for implementing.CE 108Climate Change Adaptation
Sign upIn this course, we will examine the local manifestation of global climate change and consider interventions and responses that anticipate long-term change in communities. Upon completing the course, you will have a holistic.CE 110Water Systems of the Future
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Sign upQuantitative overview of air and water contaminants and their engineering control. Elementary environmental chemistry and transport. Reactor models. Applications of fundamentals to selected current issues in water quality engineering, air quality engineering, air quality engineering, and hazardous waste management.CE 111LWater and Air Quality Laboratory
Sign upThis laboratory course is designed to accompany the lecture topics in Civil Engineering 111. Each laboratory activity will provide an opportunity to understand key concepts in water and air quality through hands-on experimentation.CE 112Environmental Engineering Design
Sign upEngineering design and project management of environmental systems. Students will complete a design project focusing on pollution control in a selected environmental system. Lectures and project activities will address process design, economic optimization, legal and institutional constraints on design, and project management.g.CE 113Ecological Engineering for Water Quality Improvement
Sign upEcological engineering approaches for treating contaminated water using natural processes to improve water quality. Emphasis on combining basic science and engineering approaches to understand the fundamental processes that govern the effectiveness of complex natural treatment systems.CE 114Environmental Microbiology
Sign upThe scope of modern environmental engineering requires a fundamental knowledge of microbial processes with specific application to water, wastewater and the environmental fate of pollutants.CE 115Water Chemistry
Sign upThe application of principles of inorganic, physical, and dilute solution equilibrium chemistry to aquatic systems, both in the aquatic environment and in water and wastewater treatment processes.CE C116Chemistry of Soils
Sign upChemical mechanisms of reactions controlling the fate and mobility of nutrients and pollutants in soils. Role of soil minerals and humus in geochemical pathways of nutrient biovailability and pollutant detoxification. Chemical modeling of nutrient and pollutant soil chemistry. Applications to soil acidity and salinity.CE 120Structural Engineering
Sign upIntroduction to design and analysis of structural systems. Loads and load placement. Proportioning of structural members in steel, reinforced concrete, and timber. Structural analysis theory. Hand and computer analysis methods, validation of results from computer analysis.CE 122Design of Steel Structures
Sign upA first course in steel design focusing on basic principles. Introduction to materials and methods of steel construction; behavior and design of tension members, compression members, flexural members and beam-columns; design of welds, bolts, shear connections, and moment connections.CE 123Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
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Sign upCharacteristics and properties of wood as a structural material; design and detailing of structural elements and entire structures of wood. Topics include allowable stresses, design and detailing of solid sawn and glulam beams and columns, nailed and bolted connections, plywood diaphragms and shear walls. Case studies.CE 126Engineering Dynamics and Vibrations
Sign upIntroduction to the dynamics of particles, rigid bodies, and deformable solids in civil engineering. Newtonian and Lagrangian formulations. Vibration of particles and rigid body systems: natural frequencies and mode shapes, free and forced vibration. Vibration of continuous systems: bars, strings, beams.CE 132Applied Structural Mechanics
Sign upConcepts of theory of solid mechanics: three dimensional stress, strain, and material response; elastic and inelastic boundary value problems; fracture, fatigue, and geometric instability. Problems in advanced strength of materials; thin plate and axis-symmetric shell theory.CE C133Engineering Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
Sign upThis is an introductory course on the finite element method and is intended for seniors in engineering and applied science disciplines. Finite element formulations for several important field equations are.CE 140Failure Mechanisms in Civil Engineering Materials
Sign upThe failure mechanisms in civil engineering materials (cement-based materials, metallic- and polymer-based materials) are associated with processing, microstructure, stress states, and environmental changes.CE 153Transportation Facility Design
Sign upA capstone class with the objective to design transportation facilities based on operational capacity, site constraints, and environmental design considerations. Emphasis on airports, including landside and airside elements, and environmental assessment and mitigation techniques.CE 155Transportation Systems Engineering
Sign upOperation, management, control, design, and evaluation of passenger and freight transportation systems. Their economic role. Demand analysis. Overall logistical structure. Performance models and modeling techniques: time-space diagrams, queuing theory, network analysis, and simulation. Design of control strategies for simple systems.CE 165Concrete Materials, Construction, and Sustainability
Sign upConcrete materials: cements, supplementary cementitious materials, water, and admixtures. Sustainability analysis of concrete materials and mixtures. Development of special concretes: self-leveling concrete, high-performance concrete, and mass concrete. Non-destructive methods. Discussion.CE 166Construction Engineering
Sign upIntroduction to construction engineering and field operations. The construction industry, construction methods and practice, productivity improvement, equipment selection, site layout formwork, erection of steel and concrete structures. Labs demonstrate the concepts covered. Field trips to local construction projects.CE 167Engineering Project Management
Sign upPrinciples of economics, decision making, and law applied to company and project management. Business ownership, liability and insurance, cash flow analysis, and financial management. Project life-cycle, design-construction interface, contracts, estimating, scheduling, cost control.CE 170AInfrastructure Sensing and Modeling
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Sign upGeological and geophysical exploration for structures in rock; properties and behavior of rock masses; rock slope stability; geological engineering of underground openings; evaluation of rock foundations, including dams.CE C172Remote Sensing of the Environment
Sign upThe course will introduce junior/senior undergraduate students to the basic physical concepts of remote sensing as they relate to different earth surface processes. These include active (e.g., Lidar), and passive (radiometers) sensors, optical (e.g., Landsat, MODIS), microwave.CE 173Groundwater and Seepage
Sign upIntroduction to principles of groundwater flow, including steady and transient flow through porous media, numerical analysis, pumping tests, groundwater geology, contaminant transport, and design of waste containment systems.CE 174Engineering Geomatics
Sign upEngineering Geomatics is a field that integrates collections, processing, and analysis of digital geospatial data. This new field is anchored in the established field of geodetics that describes the complex shape of the Earth, elements and usage of topographic data and maps. Basic and advanced GPS satellite mapping. Quantitative.CE 175Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Sign upSoil formation and identification. Engineering properties of soils. Fundamental aspects of soil characterization and response, including soil mineralogy, soil-water movement, effective stress, consolidation, soil strength, and soil compaction. Use of soils and geosynsynthetics in geotechnical and geoenvironmental applications.CE 176Environmental Geotechnics
Sign upPrinciples of environmental geotechnics applied to waste encapsulation and remediation of contaminated sites. Characterization of soils and wastes, engineering properties of soils and geosynthetics and their use in typical applications. Fate and transport of contaminants. Fundamental principles and practices in groundwater remediation.CE 177Foundation Engineering Design
Sign upPrinciples of foundation engineering. Shear strength of soil and theories related to the analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations, and retaining structures. Structural design of foundation elements; piles, pile caps, and retaining structures.CE C178Applied Geophysics
Sign upThe theory and practice of geophysical methods for determining the subsurface distribution of physical rock and soil properties.CE 179Geosystems Engineering Design
Sign upGeosystem engineering design principles and concepts. Fundamental aspects of the geomechanical and geoenvironmental responses of soil are applied to analyze and design civil systems, such as earth dams and levees, earth retention systems, building and bridge foundations, solid-waste fills, and tailings dams. Field trip to a project site.CE 180Life-Cycle Design and Construction
Sign upCourse encompasses two design aspects of a civil and environmental engineering system: 1) Design of whole system, component, or life-cycle phase, subject to engineering standards and constraints, and 2) production system design (e.g., cost estimation and control, scheduling, commercial and legal terms, site layout design).CE 186Design of Internet-of-Things for Smart Cities
Sign upHands-on engineering design experience for creating cyber-physical systems, or more colloquially, "internet-of-things (IoT) systems" for smart cities. Projects overlay a software layer onto physical infrastructure to produce one integrated system. Student teams will identify a challenge with current urban systems, e.g.CE 191Civil and Environmental Engineering Systems Analysis
Sign upThis course is organized around five real-world large-scale CEE systems problems. The problems provide the motivation for the study of quantitative tools that are used for planning or managing these systems.CE 193Engineering Risk Analysis
Sign upApplications of probability theory and statistics in planning, analysis, and design of civil engineering systems. Development of probabilistic models for risk and reliability evaluation. Occurrence models; extreme value distributions. Analysis of uncertainties.CE 200AEnvironmental Fluid Mechanics I
Sign upFundamental fluid mechanics with application to the environment. Fluid kinematics, scalar transport, numerical error and stability analysis, scaling analysis, channel.CE 200BEnvironmental Fluid Mechanics II
Sign upFundamental fluid mechanics with application to the environment, including turbulent channel flows and boundary layers, surface waves, and sediment transport. Turbulence modeling and development of analytical and numerical solutions for the equations governing flow and transport in the environment.CE 200CTransport and Mixing in the Environment
Sign upApplication of fluid mechanics to transport and mixing in the environment. Fundamentals of turbulence, turbulent diffusion, and shear dispersion in steady and oscillatory flows and the effects of stratification. Application to rivers, wetlands, lakes, estuaries, the coastal ocean, and the lower atmosphere.CE 202AVadose Zone Hydrology
Sign upCourse addresses fundamental and practical issues in flow and transport phenomena in the vadose zone, which is the geologic media between the land surface and the regional water table. Hands-on applications using numerical modeling and analysis of real-life problems and.CE 203NSurface Water Hydrology
Sign upStudents will address practical.CE 204Planetary Boundaries and the Anthropocene
Sign upThis course aims to introduce students to the debates and discussions about the impact of increasing human resource consumption, increasing population, and increasing human prosperity on the planet’s environmental systems that support human societies.CE 205BMargins of Quality for Engineered Systems
Sign upProcesses and procedures to define and determine the demands and capacities of the structures and hardware elements of engineered systems during their life-cycles: margins of quality.CE 206Water Resources Management
Sign upThe course provides a framework to address contemporary water-resources problems, and to achieve water security for local areas and broader regions. The main focus is on California and the Western United States, with comparative.CE 210Control of Water-Related Pathogens
Sign upComprehensive strategies for the assessment and control of water-related human pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms).CE 211AEnvironmental Physical-Chemical Processes
Sign upFundamental concepts of physical-chemical processes that affect water quality in natural and engineered environmental systems. Focus is on developing a qualitative understanding of mechanisms as well as quantitative tools to describe, predict, and control the behavior of physical-chemical processes.CE 211BEnvironmental Biological Processes
Sign upFundamental concepts of biological processes that are important in natural and engineered environmental systems, especially those affecting water quality. Incorporates basic fundamentals of microbiology into a quantifiable engineering context to describe, predict, and control behavior of environmental biological systems.CE 213Watersheds and Water Quality
Sign upOverview of approaches used by engineers to preserve or improve water quality at the watershed scale. Characterization and modeling of nutrients, metals, and organic contaminants in watersheds. Application of ecosystem modification and pollutant trading to enhance water quality.CE 215Emerging Technologies for Water Sustainability
Sign upOverview of technological development to address global challenges on water-energy nexus and water scarcity. Introduction to emerging technologies, such as membrane filtration, thermal processes, and nanotechnology. Their applications in water purification, wastewater reuse, desalination, and renewable energy production.CE 217Environmental Chemical Kinetics
Sign upKinetic aspects of chemical fate and transport in aquatic systems. Quantitative descriptions of the kinetics of intermedia transport and pollutant transformation by abiotic, photochemical, and biological reactions. Techniques for the estimation of environmental reaction rates.CE 218AAir Quality Engineering
Sign upQuantitative overview of the characterization and control of air pollution problems. Summary of fundamental chemical and physical processes governing pollutant behavior.CE 218BAtmospheric Aerosols
Sign upNature, behavior and signifance of airborne particulate matter. Size distributions. Transport phenomena and deposition processes. Light scattering, visibility impairment, and climate consequences. Aerosol thermodynamics and kinetics of phase-change processes, including nucleation. Phase partitioning of semivolatile species. Coagulation.CE 218CAir Pollution Modeling
Sign upTheory and practice of mathematical air quality modeling. Modeling atmospheric chemical transformation processes. Effects of uncertainty in model parameters on predictions. Review of atmospheric diffusion theory and boundary layer meteorology. Dispersion modeling. Combining chemistry and transport.CE 219Fluid Flow in Environmental Processes
Sign upTransport and mixing of solutes in water. Focus on rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands, with some discussion of groundwater and the atmosphere. Basic equations of fluid motion will be used to contextualize and/or derive applied empirical equations for use in specific cases of applied environmental engineering practice.CE 220Structural Analysis Theory and Applications
Sign upTheory and applications of modern structural analysis. Direct stiffness method. Matrix formulations. Virtual work principles. Numerical solution methods. Modeling and practical analysis of large frame structures. Elastoplastic analysis of frames. P-delta effects.CE 220NNonlinear Structural Analysis
Sign upTheory, modeling, and computation for analysis of structures with material and geometric nonlinearities. Sources of nonlinearity. Solution strategies for static and dynamic loads. Modeling of inelastic materials and members. P-delta analysis and large deformation theory. Elastic stability. Nonlinear dynamic analysis.CE 221Nonlinear Structural Analysis
Sign upTheory, modeling, and computation for analysis of structures with material and geometric nonlinearities. Sources of nonlinearity. Solution strategies for static and dynamic loads. Modeling of inelastic materials and members. P-delta and large deformation theory. Analysis of stability. Practical applications.CE 222Finite Element Methods
Sign upApproximation theory for analysis of deformation and stress in solids. Finite element formulations for frame, plane stress/strain, axisymmetric, torsion, and three-dimensional elastic problems. The isoparametric formulation and implementation. Plate and shell elements. Finite element modeling of structural systems.CE 223Earthquake Protective Systems
Sign upConceptual basis for earthquake protective systems including seismic isolation and energy absorbing techniques. Design rules for seismic isolation, energy absorbing and self-centering systems. Characteristics of isolation bearings, frictional, metallic and energy absorbing devices, code provision for earthquake protective systems.CE 225Dynamics of Structures
Sign upEvaluation of deformations and forces in structures, idealized as single-degree of freedom or discrete-parameter multi-degree of freedom systems, due to dynamic forces. Laboratory demonstrations.CE 226Stochastic Structural Dynamics
Sign upIntroduction to the theory of probability and random processes. Correlation and power spectral density functions. Stochastic dynamic analysis of single- and multi-degree-of-freedom structures subjected to stationary and non-stationary random excitations. Time- and frequency-domain analyses; modal cross-correlations.CE 227Earthquake-Resistant Design
Sign upDesign of structures to resist earthquakes and other dynamic excitations. Characterization of earthquakes for design. Development of design criteria for elastic and inelastic structural response. Seismic performance of various structural systems. Prediction of nonlinear seismic behavior. Basis for code design procedures.CE 228Advanced Earthquake Analysis
Sign upAdvanced topics in time-domain dynamic analysis of structures. Frequency-domain analysis of dynamic response; discrete Fourier transform methods. Earthquake analysis of structures including structural-foundation-soil interaction, and of structures interacting with fluids.CE 229Structural System Reliability
Sign upReview of probability theory. Multivariate distribution models. Review of classical methods for characterization of systems and assessment of system reliability. Formulation of structural reliability for components and systems. Exact solutions for special cases. Bounds.CE C231Mechanics of Solids
Sign upMechanical response of materials: Simple tension in elastic, plastic and viscoelastic members. Continuum mechanics: The stress and strain tensors, equilibrium, compatibility. Three-dimensional elastic, plastic and viscoelastic problems. Thermal, transformation, and dealloying stresses.CE 232Structural Mechanics
Sign upThe goal of this course is to study the theories of structural mechanics within the framework of nonlinear continuum mechanics of solids. Finite elasticity; invariance. Energy principles: principles of virtual and complementary virtual work; primary and mixed variational principles. Plate theories. Invariant.CE 233Computational Mechanics
Sign upComputational methods for solution of problems in structural mechanics. Finite-element methods for displacement and mixed variational solutions of problems in elasticity and inelasticity. Programming methods for finite-element implementations.CE 234Computational Inelasticity
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Sign upIntroduction to statistical mechanics for engineers. Basics of ensembles, phase spaces, partitions functions, and free energies. Analysis of expectation values and fluctuations in system properties.CE C236Micromechanics
Sign upBasic theories, analytical techniques, and mathematical foundations of micromechanics. It includes 1. physical micromechanics, such as mathematical theory of dislocation, and cohesive fracture models; 2. theoretical composite material that includes the main methodologies in evaluating overall.CE 237Computational Nano-mechanics
Sign upBasic statistical thermodynamics foundations, physical models, computational formulations, algorithms, and software that are used in nanoscale simulations and modellings.CE 240Civil Engineering Materials
Sign upMicrostructures of concrete, wood, and steel. Differences and similarities in response to loading and environmental effects on these materials, with emphasis on strength, elastic properties, creep, shrinkage, thermal stresses, and failure mechanisms.CE 241Concrete Technology
Sign upProperties of fresh and hardened concrete; strength, elastic behavior, creep, shrinkage, and durability to chemical and physical attacks. New concrete-making materials. Recent advancements in concrete technology: high-strength, high-workability, and high-performance concrete; fiber-reinforced concrete, and roller-compacted concrete.CE 244Reinforced Concrete Structures
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Sign upAdvanced topics in reinforced concrete construction, including inelastic flexural behavior; applications of plastic analysis to reinforced concrete frames; behavior in shear and torsion; yield-line analysis of slabs; behavior under cyclic and reversed loading; seismic rehabilitation.CE 246Prestressed Concrete Structures
Sign upBehavior and design of statically determinate prestressed concrete structures under bending moment, shear, torsion and axial load effects. Design of continous prestressed concrete beams, frames, slabs, and shells. Time-dependent effects and deflections of prestressed concrete structures.CE 247Design of Steel and Composite Structures
Sign upBehavior and design of steel plate girders and shear walls. Design of bracings for stability. Design of members subjected to torsion. Design of composite beams, columns, and beam-columns. Behavior and design of shear, semi-rigid and moment connections. Concepts used in design of gusset plates and base plates.CE 248Behavior and Plastic Design of Steel Structures
Sign upTopics related to inelastic behavior and plastic design of steel members and structures. Behavior of plastic hinge in members subjected to bending moment, axial force, shear, and their combinations. Collapse mechanisms of steel members and structures such as moment frames and braced systems. Inelastic cyclic behavior of steel components.CE 249Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering
Sign upThis course covers the following topics: similitude laws, design of structural models, instrumentation and measurement techniques; use of computers to acquire data and control tests; pseudo-dynamic testing method; standard proof-testing for capacity assessment; non-destructive testing for condition assessment, and virtual experimentation.CE C250NTransportation Policy and Planning
Sign upPolicy issues in urban transportation planning; measuring the performance of transportation systems; the transportation policy formulation process; transportation finance, pricing, and subsidy issues; energy and air quality in transportation; specialized transportation for elderly and disabled people; innovations in transportation policy.CE 251Operation of Transportation Facilities
Sign upThe management of vehicle flows and fleets. Traffic stream properties and their measurement. Theories of traffic flow. Capacity analysis and queueing. Flow control and fleet scheduling.CE 252Systems Analysis in Transportation
Sign upThe systems approach and its application to transportation planning and engineering. Prediction of flows and level of service. Production functions and cost minimization. Utility theory and demand modeling. Transportation network analysis and equilibrium assignment. Decision analysis and evaluation of transportation projects.CE 253Intelligent Transportation Systems
Sign upThe use of advanced surveillance, navigation, communication, and computer technology to monitor, analyze, and improve the performance of transportation systems. Enabling technologies. Application to monitoring, analysis, evaluation, and prediction of transportation system performance and behavior. Intervention strategies. Case studies.CE 254Transportation Economics
Sign upApplication of micro- and macro-economic concepts to transportation systems. Urban and interregional travel demand analysis. Freight demand. Project and program evaluation. Social welfare theory. Analysis of social cost. Investment analysis and pricing theory. Economic impact analysis. Role of economic analysis in decision making.CE 254GGlobal Metropolitan Studies: Introduction to Theories, Histories & Methods
Sign upImplications of increasing urbanization are widespread: from environmental challenges, to segregation, to new political and social movements. This course provides an overview of different disciplinary approaches to understanding urban systems, drawing on engineering, the social sciences, urban planning, and the natural sciences.CE 255Highway Traffic Operations
Sign upOperational planning and management of the highway transportation system. The highway system is presented as a set of operating environments with each having its unique analytical framework.CE 256Transportation Sustainability
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Sign upPrinciples of “green” and “sustainable” aviation, and analysis methods for evaluating aviation sustainability metrics and measurements. Aircraft operations and airport systems in the context of global warming, aviation noise, local and global emissions, third-party risk, environmental economics and resilience.CE 258Logistics
Sign upVehicle routing. Transportation-inventory-production interrelationships, physical distribution networks, many-to-many networks (airlines, postal, etc.), the role of transshipments and terminals in logistic systems for the transportation of goods and passengers, public and private transportation system design. Relevant methodologies.CE C258Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Sign upSupply chain analysis is the study of quantitative models that characterize various economic trade-offs in the supply chain. The field has made significant strides on both theoretical and practical fronts. These ventures result in an unprecedented amalgamation of prescriptive, descriptive.CE 259Public Transportation Systems
Sign upAnalysis of mass transit systems, their operation, and management. Technology of transit vehicles and structures. Public policy and financing.CE 260Air Transportation
Sign upNature of civil aviation; structure of the airline industry; aircraft characteristics and performance; aircraft noise; navigation and air traffic control; airport planning and design; airline operations; aviation system planning.CE 261Infrastructure Systems Management
Sign upIntegrated treatment of quantitative and analytical methods for the management of infrastructure facilities over their life. The focus of the course is on statistical modeling and numerical optimization methods and their application to managing systems of civil infrastructure, with an emphasis on transportation facilities.CE 262Analysis of Transportation Data
Sign upProbabilistic models in transportation. The use of field data. Data gathering techniques, sources of errors, considerations of sample size. Experiment design for demand forecasting and transportation operations analysis. Analysis techniques.CE 263NScalable Spatial Analytics
Sign upIntroduction to modern methods of data analysis, spatial data handling and visualization technologies for engineers and data scientists. Theoretical coverage includes a selection of methods from spatial statistics, exploratory data analysis, spatial data mining, discriminative and generative approaches of machine learning.CE 264Behavioral Modeling for Engineering, Planning, and Policy Analysis
Sign upMany aspects of engineering, planning, and policy involve a human element, be it consumers, businesses, governments, or other organizations. Effective design and management requires understanding this human response. This course focuses on behavioral theories and the use of quantitative methods to analyze human response.CE C265Traffic Safety and Injury Control
Sign upThis course applies principles of engineering, behavioral science, and vision science to preventing traffic collisions and subsequent injury.CE 268ALean Construction Concepts and Methods
Sign upInspired by the "lean" resolution in manufacturing, production management concepts and methods are woven into a lean project delivery system. Key concepts include flow, value, variability, and waste. Key methods include proecution system design, target costing, value stream mapping, and work flow control. The course.CE 268BLean Construction and Supply Chain Management
Sign upPrinciples and practices of "lean" production are applied to project delivery in the AEC industry. Case studies illustrate the concepts. Project delivery is viewed holistically with a focus on work structuring and supply chain management. Students.CE 268DLaw for Engineers
Sign upEngineering involves many parties with diverse interests. Legal principles form the framework for their interaction. Contracts for engineering services establish both risk allocation and reciprocal liabilities. Issues of contract formation, performance, breach, and remedy are covered in detail.CE 268ECivil Systems and the Environment
Sign upMethods and tools for economic and environmental analysis of civil engineering systems. Focus on construction, transportation, and operation, and maintenance of the built infrastructure. Life-cycle planning, design, costing, financing, and environmental assessment.CE 268HAdvanced Project Planning and Control
Sign upCost and time estimating and controlling techniques for projects. Evaluation of labor, material, equipment, and subcontract resources, scheduling techniques, earned value concepts. Measuring project percent complete. Contractual risk allocation. Project investment analysis techniques.CE 268IBusiness Fundamentals for Engineers
Sign upThis course will provide a broad survey of management practices critical to starting and managing a business in the engineering and construction industries.CE 268KHuman and Organizational Factors: Quality and Reliability of Engineered Systems
Sign upThis course addresses human and organizational factors in development of desirable quality and reliabiltiy in engineered systems during their life-cyles (concept development through decommissioning). Applications tested and verified proactive, reactive, and interactive approaches are developed and illustrated.CE 268SBuildings and Sustainability
Sign upInnovative approaches, expectations for future developments. Cost-benefit analysis. Life-cycle management. Net-zero buildings.CE 270Advanced Geomechanics
Sign upAdvanced treatment of topics in soil mechanics, including state of stress, consolidation and settlement analysis, shear strength of cohesionless and cohesive soils, and slope stability analysis.CE 271Sensors and Signal Interpretation
Sign upAn introduction to the fundamentals of sensor usage and signal processing, and their application to civil systems. In particular, the course focuses on how basic classes of sensors work, and how to go about choosing the best of the new MEMS-based devices for an application. Goals include development of a critical.CE 272Numerical Modelling in Geomechanics
Sign upConstitutive laws for geotechnical materials including inelastic hyperbolic and elasto-plastic Cam-clay; soil behavior and critical-state soil mechanics; application of the finite element method to static analysis of earth structures; the Discontinuous Deformation Analysis method.CE 273Advanced GeoEngineering Testing and Design
Sign upField and laboratory testing of soils to support analysis and design of earth structures. In situ field testing, including SPT, CPT, and vane shear, undisturbed sampling of soil, and laboratory testing of soil, including advanced equipment, instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement techniques. Preparation.CE 275Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Sign upCE C276Seismic Hazard Analysis and Design Ground Motions
Sign upDeterministic and probabilistic approaches for seismic hazard analysis. Separation of uncertainty into aleatory variability and epistemic uncertainty. Discussion of seismic source and ground motion characterization and hazard computation.CE 277Advanced Foundation Engineering
Sign upAdvanced treatment of topics in foundation engineering, including earth pressure theories, design of earth retaining structures, bearing capacity, ground improvement for foundation support, analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations.CE 281Engineering Geology
Sign upInfluence of geologic origin and history on the engineering characteristics of soils and rocks. Application of geology in exploration, design, and construction of engineering works.CE 285CSeismic Methods in Applied Geophysics
Sign upThis course gives an overview of seismic methods used to image the subsurface. Acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic data are discussed, with application to petroleum production, environmental site characterization, earthquake engineering, and groundwater.CE 286Digital Data Processing
Sign upConsiderations for digital signal processing and data analysis. Fourier Transforms, convolution and correlation. Discrete linear systems, Z tranforms. Digital processing of seismic reflection data, deconvolution and migration. Introduction to 3-D seismic data.CE C289Embedded System Design: Modeling, Analysis, and Synthesis
Sign upPrinciples of embedded system design. Focus on design methodologies and foundations. Platform-based design and communication-based design and their relationship with design time, re-use, and performance. Models of computation and their use in design capture, manipulation, verification, and synthesis. Performance estimation. Synchronous.CE C290UTransportation and Land Use Planning
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Sign upMathematical methods and information technologies for controlling CEE systems. Emphasizes designing component organizations that interact with the world in real-time to control a large system. Methods applied to transportation operations, supply chains, and structures.CE C291FControl and Optimization of Distributed Parameters Systems
Sign upDistributed systems and PDE models of physical phenomena (propagation of waves, network traffic, water distribution, fluid mechanics, electromagnetism, blood vessels, beams, road pavement, structures, etc.). Stability analysis. Adjoint-based optimization. Lyapunov stabilization. Differential.CE 291GAdvanced Estimation, Control, and Optimization of Partial Differential Equations
Sign upThis course will cover advanced methods in estimation, control, and optimization of distributed parameter systems (partial differential equations in particular). The course covers distributed transfer function analysis and frequency responses of PDEs, and characteristics-based.CE 295Data Science for Energy
Sign upThis course introduces students to the fundamentals of data science methods for the design and operation of energy systems. The course is oriented towards students pursuing a technical career in cleantech, or a PhD in the energy sciences and engineering. Homework assignments are designed around case studies,.
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CHEM 1AGeneral Chemistry
Sign upStoichiometry of chemical reactions, quantum mechanical description of atoms, the elements and periodic table, chemical bonding, real and ideal gases, thermochemistry, introduction to thermodynamics and equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, introduction to oxidation-reduction reactions, introduction to chemical kinetics.CHEM 1ALGeneral Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upAn experimental approach to chemical sciences with emphasis on developing fundamental, reproducible laboratory technique and a goal of understanding and achieving precision and accuracy in laboratory experiments. Proper use of laboratory equipment and standard wet chemical methods are practiced. Completion.CHEM 1BGeneral Chemistry
Sign upIntroduction to chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, properties of the states of matter, binary mixtures, thermodynamic efficiency and the direction of chemical change, quantum mechanical description of bonding introduction to spectroscopy. Special topics: Research topics in modern chemistry and biochemistry, chemical engineering.CHEM 3AChemical Structure and Reactivity
Sign upIntroduction to organic chemical structures, bonding, and chemical reactivity. The organic chemistry of alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes, alkynes, and organometallics.CHEM 3ALOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upIntroduction to the theory and practice of methods used in the organic chemistry laboratory. An emphasis is placed on the separation and purification of organic compounds. Techniques covered will include extraction, distillation, sublimation, recrystalization, and chromatography.CHEM 3BChemical Structure and Reactivity
Sign upConjugation, aromatic chemistry, carbonyl compounds, carbohydrates, amines, carboxylic acids, amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acid chemistry. Ultraviolet spectroscopy and mass spectrometry will be introduced.CHEM 3BLOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upThe synthesis and purification of organic compounds will be explored. Natural product chemistry will be introduced. Advanced spectroscopic methods including infrared, ultraviolet, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry will be used to analyze products prepared and/or isolated.CHEM N3ALOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upIntroduction to the theory and practice of methods used in the organic chemistry laboratory. An emphasis is placed on the separation and purification of organic compounds. Techniques covered will include extraction, distillation, sublimation, recrystalization, and chromatography.CHEM 4AGeneral Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
Sign upSeries is intended for majors in physical, biological sciences, and engineering.CHEM 4BGeneral Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis
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Sign upA study of all aspects of fundamental organic chemistry, including nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, reactions and syntheses of the major classes of organic compounds. The study includes theoretical aspects, reaction mechanisms, multistep syntheses, and the chemistry of polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds.CHEM 12BOrganic Chemistry
Sign upA study of all aspects of fundamental organic chemistry, including nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, reactions and syntheses of the major classes of organic compounds. The study includes theoretical aspects, reaction mechanisms, multistep syntheses, and the chemistry of polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds.CHEM 15Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
Sign upAn introduction to analytical and bioanalytical chemistry including background in statistical analysis of data, acid-base equilibria, electrochemical, spectrometric, and chromatographic methods of analysis and some advanced topics in bioanalytical chemistry such as micro-fluidics, bioassay techniques, and enzymatic biosensors.CHEM 32Preparation for General Chemistry
Sign upFoundation and preparation for General Chemistry. Topics and concepts include elements, atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, chemical calculations, properties of gases and gas laws; thermodynamics, acid/base chemical equilibrium, and periodic trends. Through rigorous practice and guided reflection.CHEM 32LPreparation for General Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upAn introduction to the experimental nature of chemistry. An emphasis is placed on gaining familiarity with equipment and experience with the rigorous approaches used in Chemistry laboratory courses.CHEM 34Preparation for General Chemistry for CoC Majors
Sign upThis course is designed to help develop fundamental laboratory techniques, study habits, chemical vocabulary, and knowledge of chemistry concepts needed to succeed in CHEM 4A. After completing.CHEM 100Communicating Chemistry
Sign upFor undergraduate and graduate students interested in improving their ability to communicate their scientific knowledge by teaching chemistry in elementary schools. Thus, students will practice communicating scientific knowledge and receive mentoring on how to improve.CHEM 101Greener Solutions: A Safer Design Partnership
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Sign upThe basic principles of metal ions and coordination chemistry applied to the study of biological systems.CHEM 104AAdvanced Inorganic Chemistry
Sign upThe chemistry of metals and nonmetals including the application of physical chemical principles.CHEM 104BAdvanced Inorganic Chemistry
Sign upThe chemistry of metals and nonmetals including the application of physical chemical principles.CHEM 105Instrumental Methods in Analytical Chemistry
Sign upPrinciples, instrumentation and analytical applications of atomic spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, separations, electrochemistry and micro-characterization. Discussion of instrument design and capabilities as well as real-world problem solving with an emphasis on bioanalytical, environmental, and forensic applications.CHEM 108Inorganic Synthesis and Reactions
Sign upThe preparation of inorganic compounds using vacuum line, air-and moisture-exclusion, electrochemical, high-pressure, and other synthetic techniques. Kinetic and mechanistic studies of inorganic compounds.CHEM C110LGeneral Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Sign upExperimental techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology, designed to accompany the lectures in Molecular and Cell Biology 100B and 110.CHEM 113Advanced Mechanistic Organic Chemistry
Sign upAdvanced topics in mechanistic and physical organic chemistry typically including kinetics, reactive intermediates, substitution reactions, linear free energy relationships, orbital interactions and orbital symmetry control of reactions, isotope effects, and photochemistry.CHEM 114Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Sign upAdvanced topics in synthetic organic chemistry with a focus on selectivity. Topics include reductions, oxidations, enolate chemistry and the aldol reaction, reactions of non-stablized anions, olefination reactions, pericyclic reactions and application to the synthesis of complex structures.CHEM 115Organic Chemistry--Advanced Laboratory Methods
Sign upAdvanced synthetic methods, chemical and spectroscopic structural methods, designed as a preparation for experimental research.CHEM 120APhysical Chemistry
Sign upKinetic, potential, and total energy of particles and forces between them; principles of quantum theory, including one-electron and many-electron atoms and its applications to chemical bonding, intermolecular interactions, and elementary spectroscopy.CHEM 120BPhysical Chemistry
Sign upStatistical mechanics, thermodynamics, equilibrium and applications to chemical systems: states of matter, solutions and solvation, chemical kinetics, molecular dynamics, and molecular transport.CHEM 121Introduction to Computational Chemistry
Sign upThis course demonstrates how computers are used to solve modern problems in physical chemistry. It focuses first on methods of electronic structure theory that reveal details of molecular structure and energetics, and secondly on simulation methods that explore fluctuations and dynamics of complex systems comprising many molecules.CHEM 122Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
Sign upPostulates and methods of quantum mechanics and group theory applied to molecular structure and spectra.CHEM 125Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upExperiments in thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structure, and general physical chemistry.CHEM 130BBiophysical Chemistry
Sign upThe weekly one-hour discussion is for problem solving and the application of calculus in physical chemistry. Molecular structure, intermolecular forces and interactions, biomolecular spectroscopy, high-resolution structure determinations.CHEM C130Biophysical Chemistry: Physical Principles and the Molecules of Life
Sign upThermodynamic and kinetic concepts applied to understanding the chemistry and structure of biomolecules (proteins, DNA, and RNA). Molecular distributions, reaction kinetics, enzyme kinetics. Bioenergetics, energy transduction, and motor proteins. Electrochemical potential, membranes, and ion channels.CHEM 135Chemical Biology
Sign upOne-semester introduction to biochemistry, aimed toward chemistry and chemical biology majors.CHEM C138The Berkeley Lectures on Energy: Energy from Biomass
Sign upAfter an introduction to the different aspects of our global energy consumption, the course will focus on the role of biomass. The course will illustrate how the global scale of energy guides the biomass research. The course aims to.CHEM C142Machine Learning, Statistical Models, and Optimization for Molecular Problems
Sign upAn introduction to mathematical optimization, statistical models, and advances in machine learning for the physical sciences. Building on this foundation, current machine learning techniques are covered including deep learning artificial neural.CHEM 143Nuclear Chemistry
Sign upRadioactivity, fission, nuclear models and reactions, nuclear processes in nature. Computer methods will be introduced.CHEM C146Radiochemical Methods in Nuclear Technology and Forensics
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Sign upThe application of basic chemical principles to problems in materials discovery, design, and characterization will be discussed. Topics covered will include inorganic solids, nanoscale materials, polymers, and biological materials, with specific focus on the ways in which atomic-level interactions dictate the bulk properties of matter.CHEM C170LBiochemical Engineering Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory techniques for the cultivation of microorganisms in batch and continuous reactions. Enzymatic conversion processes. Recovery of biological products.CHEM C178Polymer Science and Technology
Sign upAn interdisciplinary course on the synthesis, characterization, and properties of polymer materials. Emphasis on the molecular origin of properties of polymeric materials and technological applications. Topics include single molecule properties, polymer mixtures and solutions, melts, glasses, elastomers, and crystals.CHEM C182Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Laboratory
Sign upFluid dynamics, radiative transfer, and the kinetics, spectroscopy, and measurement of atmospherically relevant species are explored through laboratory experiments, numerical simulations, and field observations.CHEM C191Quantum Information Science and Technology
Sign upThis multidisciplinary course provides an introduction to fundamental conceptual aspects of quantum mechanics from a computational and informational theoretic perspective, as well as physical implementations and technological applications of quantum information science.CHEM 200Chemistry Fundamentals
Sign upReview of bonding, structure, stereochemistry, conformation, thermodynamics and kinetics, and arrow-pushing formalisms.CHEM 201Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry
Sign upReview of bonding, structure, MO theory, thermodynamics, and kinetics.CHEM 208Structure Analysis by X-Ray Diffraction
Sign upThe theory and practice of modern, single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Groups of four students determine the crystal and molecular structure of newly synthesized materials from the College of Chemistry.CHEM 214Heterocyclic Chemistry
Sign upAdvanced topics in organic chemistry with a focus on the reactivity and synthesis of aromatic heterocycles. Classic and modern methods for the synthesis of indoles, pyridines, furans, pyrroles, and quinolines will be covered, as well as complex, multi-heteroatom ring systems.CHEM 220AThermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Sign upA rigorous presentation of classical thermodynamics followed by an introduction to statistical mechanics with the application to real systems.CHEM 220BStatistical Mechanics
Sign upPrinciples of statistical mechanics and applications to complex systems.CHEM 221AAdvanced Quantum Mechanics
Sign upBasic principles/postulates of quantum mechanics, Hilbert space and representation theory, quantum theory of measurements, advanced descriptions of harmonic oscillator and theory of angular momentum, time independent and time dependent approximation methods, applications to quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules.CHEM 221BAdvanced Quantum Mechanics
Sign upTime dependence, interaction of matter with radiation, scattering theory. Molecular and many-body quantum mechanics.CHEM 222Spectroscopy
Sign upThis course presents a survey of experimental and theoretical methods of spectroscopy, and group theory as used in modern chemical research. The course topics include experimental methods, classical and quantum descriptions of the interaction of radiation and matter.CHEM 223AChemical Kinetics
Sign upDeduction of mechanisms of complex reactions. Collision and transition state theory. Potential energy surfaces. Unimolecular reaction rate theory. Molecular beam scattering studies.CHEM C230Protein Chemistry, Enzymology, and Bio-organic Chemistry
Sign upThe topics covered will be chosen from the following: protein structure; protein-protein interactions; enzyme kinetics and mechanism; enzyme design. Intended for graduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular and cell biology.CHEM C234Green Chemistry: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability
Sign upMeeting the challenge of global sustainability will require interdisciplinary approaches to research and education, as well as the integration of this new knowledge into society, policymaking, and business. Green Chemistry is an intellectual framework created to meet these challenges and guide technological development.CHEM C236Energy Solutions: Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Sign upAfter a brief overview of the chemistry of carbon dioxide in the land, ocean, and atmosphere, the course will survey the capture and sequestration of CO2 from anthropogenic sources. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of materials synthesis and unit operation design, including the chemistry and engineering aspects of sequestration.CHEM C238The Berkeley Lectures on Energy: Energy from Biomass
Sign upAfter an introduction to the different aspects of our global energy consumption, the course will focus on the role of biomass. The course will illustrate how the global scale of energy guides the biomass research. The course aims.CHEM C242Machine Learning, Statistical Models, and Optimization for Molecular Problems
Sign upAn introduction to mathematical optimization, statistical models, and advances in machine learning for the physical sciences. Building on this foundation, current machine learning techniques are covered including deep learning artificial neural.CHEM 243Advanced Nuclear Structure and Reactions
Sign upSelected topics on nuclear structure and nuclear reactions.CHEM 250AIntroduction to Bonding Theory
Sign upAn introduction to group theory, symmetry, and representations as applied to chemical bonding.CHEM 250BInorganic Spectroscopy
Sign upThe theory of vibrational analysis and spectroscopy as applied to inorganic compounds.CHEM 251ACoordination Chemistry I
Sign upStructure and bonding, synthesis, and reactions of the d-transition metals and their compounds.CHEM 251BCoordination Chemistry II
Sign upSynthesis, structure analysis, and reactivity patterns in terms of symmetry orbitals.CHEM 252AOrganometallic Chemistry I
Sign upAn introduction to organometallics, focusing on structure, bonding, and reactivity.CHEM 252BOrganometallic Chemistry II
Sign upApplications of organometallic compounds in synthesis with an emphasis on catalysis.CHEM 253AMaterials Chemistry I
Sign upIntroduction to the descriptive crystal chemistry and electronic band structures of extended solids.CHEM 253BMaterials Chemistry II
Sign upGeneral solid state synthesis and characterization techniques as well as a survey of important physical phenomena including optical, electrical, and magnetic properties.CHEM 253CMaterials Chemistry III
Sign upIntroduction to surface catalysis, organic solids, and nanoscience. Thermodynamics and kinetics of solid state diffusion and reaction will be covered.CHEM 260Reaction Mechanisms
Sign upAdvanced methods for studying organic reaction mechanisms. Topics include kinetic isotope effects, behavior of reactive intermediates, chain reactions, concerted reactions, molecular orbital theory and aromaticity, solvent and substituent effects, linear free energy relationships, photochemistry.CHEM 261AOrganic Reactions I
Sign upFeatures of the reactions that comprise the vocabulary of synthetic organic chemistry.CHEM 261BOrganic Reaction II
Sign upMore reactions that are useful to the practice of synthetic organic chemistry.CHEM 261COrganic Reactions III
Sign upThis course will consider further reactions with an emphasis on pericyclic reactions such as cycloadditions, electrocyclizations, and sigmatropic rearrangements.CHEM 262Metals in Organic Synthesis
Sign upTransition metal-mediated reactions occupy a central role in asymmetric catalysis and the synthesis of complex molecules. This course will describe the general principles of transition metal reactivity, coordination chemistry, and stereoselection. This module will also emphasize useful methods for the analysis of these reactions.CHEM 263ASynthetic Design I
Sign upThis course will provide an exposure to the range of catalytic reactions of organometallic systems, the identity of the catalysts for these reactions, and the scope and limitations of these reactions. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the mechanisms of homogeneous catalytic processes.CHEM 263BSynthetic Design II
Sign upThis course will provide an exposure to the range of catalytic reactions of organometallic systems, the identity of the catalysts for these reactions, and the scope and limitations of these reactions. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the mechanisms of homogeneous catalytic processes.CHEM 265Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Theory and Application
Sign upThe theory behind practical nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and a survey of its applications to chemical research.CHEM 268Mass Spectrometry
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Sign upUnderlying principles and applications of methods for biophysical analysis of biological macromolecules.CHEM 270BAdvanced Biophysical Chemistry II
Sign upMore applications of methods for biophysical analysis of biological macromolecules.CHEM C271AChemical Biology I - Structure, Synthesis and Function of Biomolecules
Sign upThis course will present the structure of proteins, nucleic acids, and oligosaccharides from the perspective of organic chemistry. Modern methods for the synthesis and purification of these molecules will also be presented.CHEM C271BChemical Biology II - Enzyme Reaction Mechanisms
Sign upThis course will focus on the principles of enzyme catalysis. The course will begin with an introduction of the general concepts of enzyme catalysis which will be followed by detailed examples that will examine the chemistry behind the reactions and the three-dimensional structures that carry out the transformations.CHEM C271CChemical Biology III - Contemporary Topics in Chemical Biology
Sign upThis course will build on the principles discussed in Chemical Biology I and II. The focus will consist of case studies where rigorous chemical approaches have been brought to bear on biological questions. Potential subject areas will include signal transduction, photosynthesis, immunology, virology, and cancer.CHEM 274AIntroduction to Programming Languages C++ and Python
Sign uplow-level language features. Exercises based on molecular science problems.CHEM 274BIntroduction to Software Engineering
Sign upaspects of the software development process. Course serves as a prerequisite to later MSSE.CHEM 275AIntroduction to Programming Languages C++ and Python
Sign upThis course provides in-depth coverage of programming concepts and techniques required for scientific computing, data science, and high-performance computing using C++ and Python. The course will compare and contrast the functionalities of the two languages.CHEM 275BIntroduction to Software Engineering Best Practices
Sign upThis course will advance students’ understanding of the different steps involved in software design. Students will acquire hands-on experience in practical problems such as specifying, designing, building, testing, and delivering reliable software systems for scientific computing.CHEM 277BMachine Learning Algorithms
Sign upAn introduction to mathematical optimization and statistics and "non-algorithmic" computation using machine learning. Machine learning prerequisites are introduced including local and global optimization, various statistical and clustering models, and early meta-heuristic methods such as genetic algorithms and artificial neural networks.CHEM 278Ethical Topics for Professional Software Engineering
Sign upThis course will expose students to applied ethics in professional ethics, information technology, intellectual property, and corporate ethics that are topic relevant to the MSSE degree.CHEM 279Numerical Algorithms applied to Computational Quantum Chemistry
Sign upIntroduction to numerical algorithms, their application to computational quantum chemistry, and best practices for software implementation and reuse. This course covers a toolbox of useful algorithms from applied mathematics that are used in physical simulations. Topics covered include local optimization, numerical derivatives.CHEM 280Foundations of Programming and Software Engineering
Sign upThis course provides an overview of topics relevant to programming and creating software projects. The course will be taught in collaboration with members of the Molecular Sciences Software Institute (MolSII). Students will learn basic syntax, use cases, and ecosystems for Python and C++. Central to this.CHEM 281Software Engineering for Scientific Computing
Sign uppatterns used in object-oriented design. It describes programming paradigms, dynamic libraries.
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CS C8Foundations of Data Science
Sign upFoundations of data science from three perspectives: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance.CS 9AMatlab for Programmers
Sign upIntroduction to the constructs in the Matlab programming language, aimed at students who already know how to program. Array and matrix operations, functions and function handles, control flow, plotting and image manipulation, cell arrays and structures, and the Symbolic Mathematics toolbox.CS 9CC for Programmers
Sign upSelf-paced course in the C programming language for students who already know how to program. Computation, input and output, flow of control, functions, arrays, and pointers, linked structures, use of dynamic storage, and implementation of abstract data types.CS 9DScheme and Functional Programming for Programmers
Sign upSelf-paced course in functional programming, using the Scheme programming language, for students who already know how to program. Recursion; higher-order functions; list processing; implementation of rule-based querying.CS 9EProductive Use of the UNIX Environment
Sign upUse of UNIX utilities and scripting facilities for customizing the programming environment, organizing files (possibly in more than one computer account), implementing a personal database, reformatting text, and searching for online resources.CS 9FC++ for Programmers
Sign upSelf-paced introduction to the constructs provided in the C++ programming language for procedural and object-oriented programming, aimed at students who already know how to program.CS 9GJAVA for Programmers
Sign upSelf-paced course in Java for students who already know how to program. Applets; variables and computation; events and flow of control; classes and objects; inheritance; GUI elements; applications; arrays, strings, files, and linked structures; exceptions; threads.CS 9HPython for Programmers
Sign upIntroduction to the constructs provided in the Python programming language, aimed at students who already know how to program. Flow of control; strings, tuples, lists, and dictionaries; CGI programming; file input and output; object-oriented programming; GUI elements.CS 10The Beauty and Joy of Computing
Sign upAn introductory course for students with minimal prior exposure to computer science. Prepares students for future computer science courses and empowers them to utilize programming to solve problems in their field of study. Topics include abstraction, recursion, algorithmic.CS 47ACompletion of Work in Computer Science 61A
Sign upImplementation of generic operations. Streams and iterators. Implementation techniques for supporting functional, object-oriented, and constraint-based programming in the Scheme programming language. Together with 9D, 47A constitutes an abbreviated, self-paced version of 61A for students who have already taken a course equivalent to 61B.CS 61AThe Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs
Sign upAn introduction to programming and computer science focused on abstraction techniques as means to manage program complexity. The course exposes students to programming.CS 61BData Structures
Sign upFundamental dynamic data structures, including linear lists, queues, trees, and other linked structures; arrays strings, and hash tables. Storage management. Elementary principles of software engineering. Abstract data types. Algorithms for sorting and searching. Introduction to the Java programming language.CS 61BLData Structures and Programming Methodology
Sign upThe same material as in 61B, but in a laboratory-based format.CS 61CGreat Ideas of Computer Architecture (Machine Structures)
Sign upThe internal organization and operation of digital computers. Machine architecture, support for high-level languages (logic, arithmetic, instruction sequencing) and operating systems (I/O, interrupts, memory management, process switching). Elements of computer logic design. Tradeoffs involved in fundamental architectural design decisions.CS 61CLMachine Structures (Lab-Centric)
Sign upThe same material as in 61C but in a lab-centric format.CS 70Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory
Sign upLogic, infinity, and induction; applications include undecidability and stable marriage problem. Modular arithmetic and GCDs; applications include primality testing and cryptography. Polynomials; examples include error correcting codes and interpolation.CS C79Societal Risks and the Law
Sign upDefining, perceiving, quantifying and measuring risk; identifying risks and estimating their importance; determining whether laws and regulations can protect us from these risks; examining how well existing laws work and how they could be improved; evaluting costs and benefits. Applications may vary by term.CS C88CComputational Structures in Data Science
Sign upDevelopment of Computer Science topics appearing in Foundations of Data Science (C8); expands computational concepts and techniques of abstraction. Understanding the structures that underlie the programs, algorithms, and languages used in data science and elsewhere.g., functional, object-oriented, and declarative programming.CS C100Principles & Techniques of Data Science
Sign upIn this course, students will explore the data science lifecycle, including question formulation, data collection and cleaning, exploratory data analysis and visualization, statistical inference and prediction, and decision-making. These include languages.CS 146LProgrammable Digital Systems Laboratory
Sign upHardware description languages for digital system design and interactions with tool flows. Design, implementation, and verification of digital designs. Digital synthesis, partitioning, placement, routing, and simulation for Field-Programmable Gate Arrays. Large digital-system design concepts.CS 152Computer Architecture and Engineering
Sign upInstruction set architecture, microcoding, pipelining (simple and complex). Memory hierarchies and virtual memory. Processor parallelism: VLIW, vectors, multithreading. Multiprocessors.CS 160User Interface Design and Development
Sign upThe design, implementation, and evaluation of user interfaces. User-centered design and task analysis. Conceptual models and interface metaphors. Usability inspection and evaluation methods. Analysis of user study data. Input methods (keyboard, pointing, touch, tangible) and input models. Visual design principles.CS 161Computer Security
Sign upIntroduction to computer security. Cryptography, including encryption, authentication, hash functions, cryptographic protocols, and applications. Operating system security, access control. Network security, firewalls, viruses, and worms. Software security, defensive programming, and language-based security.CS 162Operating Systems and System Programming
Sign upBasic concepts of operating systems and system programming. Utility programs, subsystems, multiple-program systems. Processes, interprocess communication, and synchronization. Memory allocation, segmentation, paging. Loading and linking, libraries. Resource allocation, scheduling, performance evaluation. Protection, security, and privacy.CS 164Programming Languages and Compilers
Sign upSurvey of programming languages. The design of modern programming languages. Principles and techniques of scanning, parsing, semantic analysis, and code generation. Implementation of compilers, interpreters, and assemblers. Overview of run-time organization and error handling.CS 168Introduction to the Internet: Architecture and Protocols
Sign upThis course is an introduction to the Internet architecture. We will focus on the concepts and fundamental design principles that have contributed to the Internet's scalability and robustness and survey the various protocols and algorithms used within this architecture.g., TCP, UDP, IP, DNS, and HTTP).CS 169Software Engineering
Sign upIdeas and techniques for designing, developing, and modifying large software systems. Function-oriented and object-oriented modular design techniques, designing for re-use and maintainability. Specification and documentation. Verification and validation. Cost and quality metrics and estimation. Project team organization and management.CS 169AIntroduction to Software Engineering
Sign upIdeas and techniques for designing, developing, and modifying large software systems.CS 170Efficient Algorithms and Intractable Problems
Sign upConcept and basic techniques in the design and analysis of algorithms; models of computation; lower bounds; algorithms for optimum search trees, balanced trees and UNION-FIND algorithms; numerical and algebraic algorithms; combinatorial algorithms. Unsolvable and intractable problems.CS 171Cryptography
Sign upCryptography or cryptology is the science of designing algorithms and protocols for enabling parties to communicate and compute securely in an untrusted environment (e.g. secure communication, digital signature, etc. This modern complexity-theoretic approach to cryptography will be the focus.CS 172Computability and Complexity
Sign upFinite automata, Turing machines and RAMs. Undecidable, exponential, and polynomial-time problems. Polynomial-time equivalence of all reasonable models of computation. Nondeterministic Turing machines. Theory of NP-completeness: Cook's theorem, NP-completeness of basic problems.CS 174Combinatorics and Discrete Probability
Sign upPermutations, combinations, principle of inclusion and exclusion, generating functions, Ramsey theory. Expectation and variance, Chebychev's inequality, Chernov bounds.CS 176Algorithms for Computational Biology
Sign upAlgorithms and probabilistic models that arise in various computational biology applications: suffix trees, suffix arrays, pattern matching, repeat finding, sequence alignment, phylogenetics, genome rearrangements, hidden Markov models, gene finding, motif finding, stochastic context free grammars, RNA secondary structure.CS 182Designing, Visualizing and Understanding Deep Neural Networks
Sign uppractical implementations, empirical studies, and scientific analyses." This course attempts to.CS 184Foundations of Computer Graphics
Sign upTechniques of modeling objects for the purpose of computer rendering: boundary representations, constructive solids geometry, hierarchical scene descriptions. Mathematical techniques for curve and surface representation. Basic elements of a computer graphics rendering pipeline; architecture of modern graphics display devices.CS 186Introduction to Database Systems
Sign upAccess methods and file systems to facilitate data access. Hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented data models. Query languages for models. Embedding query languages in programming languages. Database services including protection, integrity control, and alternative views of data. Introduction to transaction processing.CS 188Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Sign upIdeas and techniques underlying the design of intelligent computer systems. Topics include search, game playing, knowledge representation, inference, planning, reasoning under uncertainty, machine learning, robotics, perception, and language understanding.CS 189Introduction to Machine Learning
Sign upTheoretical foundations, algorithms, methodologies, and applications for machine learning.CS C191Quantum Information Science and Technology
Sign upThis multidisciplinary course provides an introduction to fundamental conceptual aspects of quantum mechanics from a computational and informational theoretic perspective, as well as physical implementations and technological applications of quantum information science.CS C200APrinciples and Techniques of Data Science
Sign upExplores the data science lifecycle: question formulation, data collection and cleaning, exploratory, analysis, visualization, statistical inference, prediction, and decision-making.CS C249AIntroduction to Embedded Systems
Sign upThis course introduces students to the basics of models, analysis tools, and control for embedded systems operating in real time. Students learn how to combine physical processes with computation. The course has a strong laboratory component, with emphasis on a semester-long.CS 250VLSI Systems Design
Sign upUnified top-down and bottom-up design of integrated circuits and systems concentrating on architectural and topological issues. VLSI architectures, systolic arrays, self-timed systems. Trends in VLSI development. Physical limits. Tradeoffs in custom-design, standard cells, gate arrays. VLSI design tools.CS 252AGraduate Computer Architecture
Sign upGraduate survey of contemporary computer organizations covering: early systems, CPU design, instruction sets, control, processors, busses, ALU, memory, I/O interfaces, connection networks, virtual memory, pipelined computers, multiprocessors, and case studies. Term paper or project is required.CS 260AUser Interface Design and Development
Sign upThe design, implementation, and evaluation of user interfaces. User-centered design and task analysis. Conceptual models and interface metaphors. Usability inspection and evaluation methods. Analysis of user study data. Input methods (keyboard, pointing, touch, tangible) and input models. Visual design principles.CS 261Security in Computer Systems
Sign upGraduate survey of modern topics in computer security, including protection, access control, distributed access security, firewalls, secure coding practices, safe languages, mobile code, and case studies from real-world systems. May also cover cryptographic protocols, privacy and anonymity, and/or other topics as time permits.CS 261NInternet and Network Security
Sign upDevelops a thorough grounding in Internet and network security suitable for those interested in conducting research in the area or those more broadly interested in security or networking.CS 263Design of Programming Languages
Sign upSelected topics from: analysis, comparison, and design of programming languages, formal description of syntax and semantics, advanced programming techniques, structured programming, debugging, verification of programs and compilers, and proofs of correctness.CS 264Implementation of Programming Languages
Sign upCompiler construction. Lexical analysis, syntax analysis. Semantic analysis code generation and optimization. Storage management. Run-time organization.CS 265Compiler Optimization and Code Generation
Sign upTable-driven and retargetable code generators. Register management. Flow analysis and global optimization methods. Code optimization for advanced languages and architectures. Local code improvement. Optimization by program transformation. Selected additional topics. A term paper or project is required.CS C267Applications of Parallel Computers
Sign upModels for parallel programming. Overview of parallelism in scientific applications and study of parallel algorithms for linear algebra, particles, meshes, sorting, FFT, graphs, machine learning, etc. Survey of parallel machines and machine structures. Parallel programming languages, compilers, libraries and toolboxes. Techniques.CS 268Computer Networks
Sign upDistributed systems, their notivations, applications, and organization. The network component. Network architectures. Local and long-haul networks, technologies, and topologies. Data link, network, and transport protocols. Point-to-point and broadcast networks. Routing and congestion control. Higher-level protocols. Naming.CS 270Combinatorial Algorithms and Data Structures
Sign upDesign and analysis of efficient algorithms for combinatorial problems.CS 271Randomness and Computation
Sign upComputational applications of randomness and computational theories of randomness.CS 273Foundations of Parallel Computation
Sign upFundamental theoretical issues in designing parallel algorithms and architectures. Shared memory models of parallel computation. Parallel algorithms for linear algegra, sorting, Fourier Transform, recurrence evaluation, and graph problems. Interconnection network based models. Systolic arrays and techniques for generating them.CS 274Computational Geometry
Sign upConstructive problems in computational geometry: convex hulls, triangulations, Voronoi diagrams, arrangements of hyperplanes; relationships among these problems. Search problems: advanced data structures; subdivision search; various kinds of range searches. Models of computation; lower bounds.CS C280Computer Vision
Sign upParadigms for computational vision. Relation to human visual perception. Mathematical techniques for representing and reasoning, with curves, surfaces and volumes. Illumination and reflectance models. Color perception. Image segmentation and aggregation. Use of object models for prediction and recognition.CS C281AStatistical Learning Theory
Sign upClassification regression, clustering, dimensionality, reduction, and density estimation. Ensemble methods.CS C281BAdvanced Topics in Learning and Decision Making
Sign upRecent topics include: Graphical models and approximate inference algorithms. Markov chain Monte Carlo, mean field and probability propagation methods. Model selection and stochastic realization. Bayesian information theoretic and structural risk minimization approaches. Reinforcement learning.CS 282ADesigning, Visualizing and Understanding Deep Neural Networks
Sign upDeep Networks have revolutionized computer vision, language technology, robotics and control. They have growing impact in many other areas of science and engineering. They do not however, follow a closed or compact set of theoretical principles." This course attempts.CS 284AFoundations of Computer Graphics
Sign upTechniques of modeling objects for the purpose of computer rendering: boundary representations, constructive solids geometry, hierarchical scene descriptions. Mathematical techniques for curve and surface representation. Basic elements of a computer graphics rendering pipeline; architecture of modern graphics display devices. Homogeneous.CS 284BAdvanced Computer Graphics Algorithms and Techniques
Sign upThis course provides a graduate-level introduction to advanced computer graphics algorithms and techniques. Students should already be familiar with basic concepts such as transformations, scan-conversion, scene graphs, shading, and light transport.CS 285Deep Reinforcement Learning, Decision Making, and Control
Sign upIntersection of control, reinforcement learning, and deep learning. Deep learning methods, which train large parametric function approximators, achieve excellent results on problems that require reasoning about unstructured real-world situations (e.g., computer vision, speech recognition, NLP).CS 286AIntroduction to Database Systems
Sign upAccess methods and file systems to facilitate data access. Hierarchical, network, relational, and object-oriented data models. Query languages for models. Embedding query languages in programming languages. Database services including protection, integrity control, and alternative views of data. Introduction to transaction processing.CS 286BImplementation of Data Base Systems
Sign upImplementation of data base systems on modern hardware systems. Considerations concerning operating system design, including buffering, page size, prefetching, etc. Query processing algorithms, design of crash recovery and concurrency control systems. Implementation of distributed data bases and data base machines.CS 287Advanced Robotics
Sign upAdvanced topics related to current research in algorithms and artificial intelligence for robotics. Planning, control, and estimation for realistic robot systems, taking into account: dynamic constraints, control and sensing uncertainty, and non-holonomic motion constraints.CS 287HAlgorithmic Human-Robot Interaction
Sign upWe will contrast existing algorithms in robotics with.CS 288Natural Language Processing
Sign upMethods and models for the analysis of natural (human) language data. Topics include: language modeling, speech recognition, linguistic analysis (syntactic parsing, semantic analysis, reference resolution, discourse modeling), machine translation, information extraction, question answering, and computational linguistics techniques.CS 289AIntroduction to Machine Learning
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to theoretical foundations, algorithms, and methodologies for machine learning, emphasizing the role of probability and optimization and exploring a variety of real-world applications.
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DATA C4ACData and Justice
Sign upThis course engages students with fundamental questions of justice in relation to data and computing in American society. Data collection, visualization, and analysis have been entangled in the struggle for racial and social justice because they can make injustice visible, imaginable, and thus actionable.DATA 6Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data Science and Society
Sign upThis foundational Data Science course covers computational thinking as applied to the fundamentals of quantitative social inquiry. Understand the process of using data for quantitative analysis and how to develop a variety of figures, combined with text, to communicate their findings.DATA C6Introduction to Computational Thinking with Data
Sign upAn introduction to computational thinking and quantitative reasoning, preparing students for further coursework, especially Foundations of Data Science (CS/Info/Stat C8). Emphasizes the use of computation to gain insight about quantitative problems with real data. Expressions, data types, collections, and tables in Python.DATA C8Foundations of Data Science
Sign upFoundations of data science from three perspectives: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance. It delves into social and legal issues surrounding data analysis, including issues of privacy and data ownership.DATA 36Data Scholars Seminar
Sign upData 36 is a seminar for Data Scholars who are concurrently taking Data C8: Foundations of Data Science. Data Scholars is a cohort-model program to provide support in exploring and potentially declaring a Data Science major for students with little to no computational or statistical background prior to coming to the university.DATA 88EEconomic Models
Sign upThis class aims to motivate and illustrate key concepts in economics through a series of exercises and examples that use Python Jupyter notebooks. The class covers concepts from introductory economics, microeconomic theory, econometrics, development economics, environmental economics and public economics.DATA C88SProbability and Mathematical Statistics in Data Science
Sign upIn this connector course we will state precisely and prove results discovered while exploring data in Data C8.DATA C88CComputational Structures in Data Science
Sign upDevelopment of Computer Science topics appearing in Foundations of Data Science (C8); expands computational concepts and techniques of abstraction. Understanding the structures that underlie the programs, algorithms, and languages used in data science and elsewhere.g., functional, object-oriented, and declarative programming.DATA 89Mathematical and Graphical Foundations of Probability
Sign upHow do we reason about data using mathematical models of random events? This course will complement the computational and conceptual toolkit students develop in Data C8. Students will build the mathematical and graphical problem-solving skills needed for upper-division courses in data science.DATA C100Principles & Techniques of Data Science
Sign upIn this course, students will explore the data science lifecycle, including question formulation, data collection and cleaning, exploratory data analysis and visualization, statistical inference and prediction, and decision-making.DATA C101Data Engineering
Sign upThis course will cover the principles and practices of managing data at scale, with a focus on use cases in data analysis and machine learning.DATA C102Data, Inference, and Decisions
Sign upThis course develops the probabilistic foundations of inference in data science, and builds a comprehensive view of the modeling and decision-making life cycle in data science including its human, social, and ethical implications.DATA C104Human Contexts and Ethics of Data - DATA/History/STS
Sign upThis course teaches you to use the tools of applied historical thinking and Science, Technology, and Society (STS) to recognize, analyze, and shape the human contexts and ethics of data. It prepares you to engage as a knowledgeable and responsible citizen and professional in the varied arenas of our datafied world.DATA C131AStatistical Methods for Data Science
Sign upThis course teaches a broad range of statistical methods that are used to solve data problems. Topics include group comparisons and ANOVA, standard parametric statistical models, multivariate data visualization, multiple linear regression, logistic regression and classification, regression trees and random forests.DATA C140Probability for Data Science
Sign upAn introduction to probability, emphasizing the combined use of mathematics and programming. Discrete and continuous families of distributions. Bounds and approximations. Transforms and convergence. Markov chains and Markov Chain Monte Carlo. Dependence, conditioning, Bayesian methods. Random permutations, symmetry, and order statistics.DATA 144Data Mining and Analytics
Sign upData Mining and Analytics introduces students to practical fundamentals of data mining and emerging paradigms of data mining and machine learning with enough theory to aid intuition building. The course is project-oriented, with a project beginning in class every week.DATA 145Evidence and Uncertainty
Sign upWhen we learn about the world from data, how much can we rely on the conclusions we draw? How do we know if we could do better? This course will cover the statistical theory required to measure and control our uncertainty when we analyze large and complex modern data sets.DATA C146Foundations for Computational Precision Health
Sign upStudents will build expertise in developing machine-learning tools to address challenges in health care. The course emphasizes both “how to formulate useful computational health problems”, and “how to develop computational solutions”.g., cardiology, cancer, primary care).DATA C182Designing, Visualizing and Understanding Deep Neural Networks
Sign upDeep Networks have revolutionized computer vision, language technology, robotics and control. They have growing impact in many other areas of science and engineering. They do not however, follow a closed or compact set of theoretical principles." This course attempts to cover that ground.DATA 197Field Studies in Data Science
Sign upStudents take part in organized individual field sponsored programs with off-campus organizations or tutoring/mentoring relevant to specific aspects and applications of data science on or off campus. Note Summer CPT or OPT students: written report required.DATA 198Directed Group Studies for Advanced Undergraduates
Sign upWritten proposal must be approved by a faculty sponsor, who will serve as Instructor of Record. Seminars for the group study of selected topics, which will vary from semester to semester. Topics may be initiated by students.
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ECON 1Introduction to Economics
Sign upA survey of economics designed to give an overview of the field.ECON 2Introduction to Economics--Lecture Format
Sign upThe course provides a survey of economics principles and methods. It covers both microeconomics, the study of consumer choice, firm behavior, and market interaction, and macroeconomics, the study of economic growth, unemployment, and inflation. Economics 2 differs from Economics 1 in that it has an additional hour of lecture per week.ECON C3Introduction to Environmental Economics and Policy
Sign upIntroduction to microeconomics with emphasis on resource, agricultural, and environmental issues.ECON 100AMicroeconomics
Sign upThis course introduces students to the main tools and concepts of microeconomics. These tools and concepts will serve as a foundation for many upper level economics courses. Topics covered include consumer theory, producer theory, equilibrium in a competitive market, monopoly, general equilibrium, and asymmetric information.ECON 100BMacroeconomics
Sign upThis course introduces students to the main approaches economists use to describe how the economy works at the aggregate level. Topics covered include economic growth, business cycles, the determinants of aggregate employment, unemployment, and inflation, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policy. This course makes use of calculus.ECON 101AMicroeconomics (Math Intensive)
Sign upThis course introduces students to the main tools and concepts of microeconomics. These tools and concepts will serve as a foundation for many upper level economics courses. Topics covered include consumer theory, producer theory, equilibrium in a competitive market, monopoly, general equilibrium, game theory, and asymmetric information.ECON 101BMacroeconomics (Math Intensive)
Sign upThis course introduces students to the main approaches economists use to describe how the economy works at the aggregate level. Topics covered include economic growth, business cycles, the determinants of aggregate employment, unemployment, and inflation, and the effects of monetary and fiscal policy.ECON C102Natural Resource Economics
Sign upIntroduction to the economics of natural resources. Land and the concept of economic rent. Models of optimal depletion of nonrenewable resources and optimal use of renewable resources. Application to energy, forests, fisheries, water, and climate change. Resources, growth, and sustainability.ECON C103Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Sign upSelected topics illustrating the application of mathematics to economic theory. This course is intended for upper-division students in Mathematics, Statistics, the Physical Sciences, and Engineering, and for economics majors with adequate mathematical preparation. No economic background is required.ECON 104Advanced Microeconomic Theory
Sign upThis course explores some issues in advanced microeconomic theory, with special emphasis on game-theoretic models and the theory of choice under uncertainty. Specific applications will vary from year to year, but will generally include topics from information economics and models of strategic interaction.ECON 105History of Economic Thought
Sign upA survey of the theories of major economists from Adam Smith to Keynes.ECON 106Advanced Macroeconomics
Sign upThis class will provide an introduction to the modern analysis of macroeconomic stabilization policies such as monetary policy and fiscal policy.ECON C110Game Theory in the Social Sciences
Sign upA non-technical introduction to game theory. Basic principle, and models of interaction among players, with a strong emphasis on applications to political science, economics, and other social sciences.ECON N110Game Theory in the Social Sciences
Sign upA non-technical introduction to game theory. Basic principle, and models of interaction among players, with a strong emphasis on applications to political science, economics, and other social sciences.ECON 111Applied Mechanism Design
Sign upThe course will analyze the roles of individual incentives, target group objectives and outcomes and how they are impacted by group decision making systems. A group decision making system is a way of making group level decisions. For example, we would examine the impact of having alternative election systems.ECON 113U.S Economic History
Sign upA survey of the history of the U.S. economy. Emphasis is on economic events, factors, and explanations, with particular emphasis on economic growth, development, and the distribution of gains and losses associated with growth.ECON N113U.S Economic History
Sign upA survey of the history of the U.S. economy. Emphasis is on economic events, factors, and explanations, with particular emphasis on economic growth, development, and the distribution of gains and losses associated with growth.ECON 115The World Economy in the Twentieth Century
Sign upDevelopment of the world economic system with particular reference to world-wide trading relationships. This course is equivalent to History 160; students will not receive credit for both courses.ECON 119Psychology and Economics
Sign upThis course presents psychological and experimental economics research demonstrating departures from perfect rationality, self-interest, and other classical assumptions of economics and explores ways that these departures can be mathematically modeled and incorporated into mainstream positive and normative economics.ECON 121Industrial Organization and Public Policy
Sign upThe organization and structure of production in the U.S. economy. Determinants of market structure, business behavior, and economic performance. Implications for antitrust policy.ECON 123Government Regulation of Industry
Sign upProblems of public policy in the field of industrial organization. Analysis of regulatory consequences with particular attention to economic performance.ECON 124Special Topics in Industrial Organization
Sign upAnalysis of market structure, conduct and performance in selected industries. See course announcement for current topics.ECON C125Environmental Economics
Sign upTheories of externalities and public goods applied to pollution and environmental policy. Trade-off between production and environmental amenities. Assessing nonmarket value of environmental amenities. Remediation and clean-up policies. Environment and development. Biodiversity management.ECON 127Antitrust Economics and Law
Sign upWe will study both antitrust law and antitrust economics. Antitrust law governs the accumulation and exercise of market power. It prohibits both monopolization and agreements in unreasonable restraint of trade such as price fixing. Deciding what qualifies as "monopolization," what qualifies as an "unreasonable restraint.ECON 130Using Economics for Public Policy
Sign upThis course explores how economics can be used to understand and evaluate public policies. We will use both economic theory and empirical evidence to study the varying impacts and incentives created by public policies. An emphasis will be placed on the application of economic tools to policy questions.ECON 131Public Economics
Sign upThis course focuses on the role of the government in the economy from a theoretical and empirical perspective. The course covers the analysis of tax policy, social insurance programs, public.ECON 133Global Inequality and Growth
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to the analysis of economic inequalities and the interplay between inequality and economic growth.ECON 134Macroeconomic Policy from the Great Depression to Today
Sign upThis course will analyze the macroeconomic challenges and policy responses in the United States over the past century.ECON 135Economic Growth in Historical Perspective
Sign upThis course examines the idea and reality of economic growth in historical perspective, beginning with the divergence between human ancestors and other primates and continuing through with forecasts for the 21st century and beyond.ECON 136Financial Economics
Sign upAnalysis of financial assets and institutions. The course emphasizes modern asset valuation theory and the role of financial intermediaries, and their regulation, in the financial system.ECON N136Financial Economics
Sign upAnalysis of financial assets and institutions. The course emphasizes modern asset valuation theory and the role of financial intermediaries, and their regulation, in the financial system.ECON 138Financial and Behavioral Economics
Sign upThis course is an advanced class in Financial Economics. This class emphasizes the economic underpinning of financial.ECON 139Intermediate Financial Economics
Sign upThis is a 4-unit advanced undergraduate course designed for undergraduates in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, and Industrial Engineering/Operations Research who are interested in financial economics and finance. This course will stress the link between financial economics and equilibrium theory.ECON 140Econometrics
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to statistical and estimation analysis of economic data, also known as “Econometrics”. It covers topics such as the linear regression model and its estimator, Ordinary Least Squares, as well as extensions such as Instrumental Variables models, panel data models, and time series models.ECON 141Econometrics (Math Intensive)
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to statistical and estimation analysis of economic data, also known as “Econometrics”. It covers topics such as the linear regression model and its estimator, Ordinary Least Squares, as well as extensions such as Instrumental Variables models, panel data models, and time series models.ECON C142Applied Econometrics and Public Policy
Sign upThis course focuses on the sensible application of econometric methods to empirical problems in economics and public policy analysis. It provides background on issues that arise when analyzing non-experimental social science data and a guide for tools that are useful for empirical research.ECON 143Econometrics: Advanced Methods and Applications
Sign upThis course introduces selected advanced data analysis and inference methods appropriate for economic data. Methods are taught in tandem with real world applications as encountered in policy analysis, industry and consulting work. Equal weight is given to theoretical development, computation and application.ECON 144Financial Econometrics
Sign upSince much of financial econometrics is based on time-series data, we will spend the first three weeks introducing/reviewing basic time-series analysis. The course will then start out by discussing the short-run time-series behaviour of stock prices, and present the evidence on short- and long-run predictability of stock returns.ECON 151Labor Economics
Sign upThis course will analyze the economic forces that shape labor markets, institutions, and performance in the U.S., Japan, and at least one European country (usually Germany). Institutions examined include trade unions, legal regulations, and social conventions.ECON 152Wage Theory and Policy
Sign upThis course focuses on theoretical and empirical analysis of wage and employment determination in the labor market. In addition, the role of public policy in affecting wage and employment outcomes in the U.S. labor market is examined.ECON 154Economics of Discrimination
Sign upStarting from Becker's classic book on the economics of discrimination, this course will focus on issues of difference and discrimination accociated with race, gender, or nation of birth, focusing particularly on credit and housing markets, education, and health care.ECON 155Urban Economics
Sign upApplication of economic theory to urban problems. Topics covered include location theory, housing, transportation, and the fiscal problems of city government.ECON 155ACities and Public Policy
Sign upThis is an advanced course considering the economic forces governing cities and a host of attendant public policy issues. Topics covered will include theory and evidence on sources of agglomeration economies and urban growth, housing markets, segregation, neighborhood effects, and place-based policies.ECON 157Health Economics
Sign upAn economic analysis of policies and institutions in the U.S. health care sector. Topics covered include the supply and demand for health services, conceptual and policy issues relating to the provision of health insurance, and economic analysis of efficient regulatory policies toward the health care sector.ECON 161Economics of Transition: Eastern Europe
Sign upEconomic behavior under socialism; socialism vs. capitalism. Transition challenges. Stylized facts of transition. Political economy of reform strategies. Liberalization and the macroeconomic environment. Privatization policies and enterprise restructuring. Foreign trade and enlargement of the European Union to transition countries.ECON 162The Chinese Economy
Sign upThe Chinese economy, its institutions, reform and transition to the market, and development.ECON C171Development Economics
Sign upThis course covers theory and empirical evidence on the determinants of economic development and the global fight against poverty. The course aims to introduce students to modern empirical research methods that are being used to inform policy making in developing countries.ECON N171Economic Development
Sign upProblems of underdevelopment and poverty, policy issues, and development strategy.ECON 174Global Poverty and Impact Evaluation
Sign upThere are a countless number of potential policies and programs to address the causes and consequences of poverty. However, how should one determine which of these is actually effective in improving the lives of the poor? This course explores a variety of empirical tools to rigorously measure the impact of development programs.ECON C175Economic Demography
Sign upA general introduction to economic demography, addressing the following kinds of questions: What are the economic consequences of immigration to the U.S.ECON N175Economic Demography
Sign upA general introduction to economic demography, addressing the following kinds of questions: What are the economic consequences of immigration to the U.S.ECON C181International Trade
Sign upThe theory of international trade and its applications to tariff protection. This course is equivalent to UGBA 118; students will not receive credit for both courses.ECON N181International Trade
Sign upThe theory of international trade and its applications to tariff protection.ECON 182International Monetary Economics
Sign upThe balance of payments, the determination of the trade balance and income under fixed and floating exchange rates, money and prices in open economies, the internationalization of financial markets and its implications, international macroeconomic interdependence, capital flows, and the determination of the exchange rate.ECON C184International Environmental Economics
Sign upThis course studies the following question:How should policymakers and scholars design and analyze environmental policy in a globalized world where much economic activity and pollution crosses political borders? The course addresses issues including climate change, air and water pollution, deforestation, species extinction, and others.ECON 201AEconomic Theory
Sign upBasic preparation for the Ph.D. program including theory of the firm and the consumer, game theory.ECON 201BEconomic Theory
Sign upBasic preparation for the Ph.D. program including agency theory and mechanism design, general equilibrium theory.ECON 202AMacroeconomics
Sign upBasic preparation for the Ph.D.ECON 202BMacroeconomics
Sign upBasic preparation for the Ph.D.ECON 204Mathematical Tools for Economics
Sign upThe course provides a rigorous abstract treatment of the elements of real analysis and linear algebra central to current research in economics. The course develops in the students the ability to read mathematical proofs and to compose simple proofs on their own.ECON 206Mechanism Design and Agency Theory
Sign upThis course will study the optimal design of mechanisms in the presence of incomplete information and imperfect observability. The second half of the course will treat the design of auctions, regulation with.ECON 207AMathematical Economics
Sign upMathematical analysis of economic theory. The problems treated involve as wide a range of mathematical techniques and of economic topics as possible, including theories of preference, utility, demand, personal probability, games and general equilibrium. Also listed as IDS 213A-213B and Math 213A-213B.ECON 207BMathematical Economics
Sign upMathematical analysis of economic theory. The problems treated involve as wide a range of mathematical techniques and of economic topics as possible, including theories of preference, utility, demand, personal probability, games and general equilibrium. Also listed as IDS 213A-213B and Math 213A-213B.ECON 209ATheory and Application of Non-Cooperative Games
Sign upThis course will study both pure game theory and its application to such problems as oligopoly pricing, non-cooperative bargaining, predatory pricing, and optimal auctions. The focus will be on game theory as a modelling process as opposed to a body of known results.ECON 209BTheory and Application of Non-Cooperative Games: II
Sign upThe course will cover basic topics not covered in 209A; will provide a more thorough treatment of topics covered in 209A; will cover a selection of advanced topics.ECON 210AIntroduction to Economic History
Sign upSurvey of some central themes in world economic history. Required of all Ph.D. candidates in economics.ECON 215APolitical Economics
Sign upTools of political economics: preferences and institutions, electoral competition, agency, partisan politics. Redistributive politics: general interest politics, special interest politics. Comparative politics: electoral rules, separation of powers, political regimes. Dynamic politics: fiscal policy, growth.ECON 215BPolitical Economics
Sign upTools of political economics: preferences and institutions, electoral competition, agency, partisan politics. Redistributive politics: general interest politics, special interest politics. Comparative politics: electoral rules, separation of powers, political regimes. Dynamic politics: fiscal policy, growth.ECON C215APolitical Economics
Sign upTools of political economics: preferences and institutions, electoral competition, agency, partisan politics. Redistributive politics: general interest politics, special interest politics. Comparative politics: electoral rules, separation of powers, political regimes. Dynamic politics: fiscal policy, growth.ECON C215BPolitical Economics
Sign upTools of political economics: preferences and institutions, electoral competition, agency, partisan politics. Redistributive politics: general interest politics, special interest politics. Comparative politics: electoral rules, separation of powers, political regimes. Dynamic politics: fiscal policy, growth.ECON 219AFoundations of Psychology and Economics
Sign upThis course presents psychological and experimental economics research demonstrating departures from perfect rationality, self-interest, and other classical assumptions of economics and explores ways that these departures can be mathematically modeled and incorporated into mainstream positive and normative economics.ECON 219BApplications of Psychology and Economics
Sign upThis course will build off of the material presented in 219A. It will expand on the psychological and experimental economic research presented there, but will emphasize a range of economic applications and especially empirical research.ECON 220AIndustrial Organization
Sign upMarket structure, conduct and performance in the unregulated sector of the American economy. Public policies related to the promotion or restriction of competition.ECON 220BIndustrial Organization
Sign upContinuation of 220A. The characteristics of regulated industries and the consequences of regulation for economic performance.ECON C222Economics of Innovation
Sign upMethods.ECON 224Economics of Institutions
Sign upThis course develops the proposition that institutions have pervasive ramifications for understanding economic organization.ECON 230APublic Economics
Sign upThe economic and policy analysis of government expenditures, taxes, and intergovernmental fiscal relations. 230A is not a prerequisite for 230B.ECON 230CPublic Sector Microeconomics
Sign upThe economic and policy analysis of government expenditures, taxes, and intergovernmental fiscal relations.ECON 234AMacroeconomic Finance
Sign upIntroduction to macroeconomic finance. Course covers static portfolio choice, capital asset pricing model (CAPM), consumption based models, dynamic equilibrium asset pricing theories, and current issues in behavioral finance. Strong emphasis on household finance and risk-sharing. Course is both theoretical and empirical.ECON 234CFinancial Decision-Making in Firms
Sign upThis course provides a theoretical and empirical treatment of the core topics in corporate finance including internal corporate investment; external corporate investment (mergers and acquisitions); capital structure and financial contracting; bankruptcy; corporate governance.ECON C234CEmpirical Corporate Finance
Sign upThis course provides a theoretical and empirical treatment of the core topics in corporate finance including internal corporate investment; external corporate investment (mergers and acquisitions); capital structure and financial contracting; bankruptcy; corporate governance.ECON 236AAdvanced Macroeconomics I
Sign upMacroeconomic models; theory and practice of aggregate economics; rational expectations models; finance theory integrated with macro.ECON 236BAdvanced Macroeconomics II
Sign upMacroeconomic models; theory and practice of aggregate economics; rational expectations models; finance theory integrated with macro.ECON 236DBehavioral Macroeconomics
Sign upThis course focuses on incorporating insights from behavioral economics into macroeconomic analysis.ECON 240AEconometrics
Sign upBasic preparation for the Ph.D. program including probability and statistical theory and the classical linear regression model.ECON 240BEconometrics
Sign upBasic preparation for the Ph.D. program including generalized least squares; instrumental variables estimation; generalized method of moments; time series analysis; and nonlinear models.ECON 241AEconometrics
Sign upIntended for students specializing in econometrics and others with strong mathematical backgrounds. Linear and nonlinear statistical models and their applications in economics. Special problems in analyzing data from non-controlled experiments.ECON 241BEconometrics
Sign upThis course will cover fundamentals of time series econometrics. It is intended both for students specializing in econometric theory and for students interested in applying time series methods to economic data.ECON 241CEconometrics
Sign upThis course focuses on examples of nonlinear semi-parametric econometrics models.ECON 244Applied Econometrics
Sign upMethods of applied econometrics, with emphasis on alternative modelling strategies and problems met in practice. Intended for doctoral students conducting empirical research.ECON 250ALabor Economics
Sign upAnalysis of labor market behavior.ECON 250BLabor Economics
Sign upAnalysis of labor market behavior.ECON 250CLabor Economics
Sign upAnalysis of labor market behavior.ECON 260AComparative Economics
Sign upNew issues raised by transition for economics. Political economy of reform: speed, sequencing, reform design, political economy of privatization. Allocative changes: speed of sectoral reallocation, price liberalization, output fall and macroeconomic dynamics, law enforcement, dynamics of institutional change.ECON 270BDevelopment Economics
Sign upProblems of underdevelopment and poverty, policy issues and development strategies.ECON 270CDevelopment Economics
Sign upBasic macro-policy planning with investment project analysis.ECON C270AMicroeconomics of Development
Sign upTheoretical and empirical analyses of poverty and inequality, household and community behavior, and contract and institutions in the context of developing countries.ECON 274Global Poverty and Impact Evaluation
Sign upRather than simply describing the causes and symptoms of global poverty, this course will explore the variety of tools available for rigorously measuring the impact of development programs. Through weekly case studies of field research, the course will cover impact evaluation theory and methods.ECON C275AEconomic Demography
Sign upEconomic consequences of demographic change in developing and developed countries including capital formation, labor markets, and intergenerational transfers. Economic determinants of fertility, mortality and migration.ECON C275BAging: Economic and Demographic Aspects
Sign upCourse considers demographic and economic aspects of population aging.ECON 280AInternational Economics
Sign upThe world economy as a general equilibrium system. The theory of international economics, trade policy.ECON 280BInternational Economics
Sign upThis course develops basic theoretical models for studying issues in open-economy macroeconomics. The current account and the trade balance, international capital market integration, developing country debt problems, the real exchange rate, fiscal policy in the open economy, and international policy coordination.ECON 280CInternational Economics
Sign upThis course is an empirical treatment of open-economy macroeconomics and finance.
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EE 42Introduction to Digital Electronics
Sign upThis course serves as an introduction to the principles of electrical engineering, starting from the basic concepts of voltage and current and circuit elements of resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Circuit analysis is taught using Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws with Thevenin and Norton equivalents. Semiconductor.EE 49Electronics for the Internet of Things
Sign upElectronics has become pervasive in our lives as a powerful technology with applications in a wide range of fields including healthcare, environmental monitoring, robotics, or entertainment. In the laboratory students design.EE 105Microelectronic Devices and Circuits
Sign upThis course covers the fundamental circuit and device concepts needed to understand analog integrated circuits. After an overview of the basic properties of semiconductors, the p-n junction and MOS capacitors are described and the MOSFET is modeled as a large-signal device. Sinusoidal steady-state signals are introduced.EE C106AIntroduction to Robotics
Sign upAn introduction to the kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, and sensing. The course covers forward and inverse kinematics of serial chain manipulators, the manipulator Jacobian, force relations, dynamics, and control. The course concludes with current applications.EE C106BRobotic Manipulation and Interaction
Sign upThis course is a sequel to Electrical Engineering C106A/Bioengineering C125, which covers kinematics, dynamics and control of a single robot. This course will cover dynamics and control of groups of robotic manipulators coordinating with each other and interacting with the environment. We will also cover.EE 113Power Electronics
Sign upPower conversion circuits and techniques. Characterization and design of magnetic devices including transformers, reactors, and electromagnetic machinery. Characteristics of bipolar and MOS power semiconductor devices. Applications to motor control, switching power supplies, lighting, power systems, and other areas as appropriate.EE 117Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
Sign upReview of static electric and magnetic fields and applications; Maxwell's equations; transmission lines; propagation and reflection of plane waves; introduction to guided waves, microwave networks, and radiation and antennas. Minilabs on statics, transmission lines, and waves.EE 118Introduction to Optical Engineering
Sign upFundamental principles of optical systems. Geometrical optics and aberration theory. Stops and apertures, prisms, and mirrors. Diffraction and interference. Optical materials and coatings. Radiometry and photometry. Basic optical devices and the human eye. The design of optical systems. Lasers, fiber optics, and holography.EE 120Signals and Systems
Sign upContinuous and discrete-time transform analysis techniques with illustrative applications. Linear and time-invariant systems, transfer functions. Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace and Z-transforms. Sampling and reconstruction. Solution of differential and difference equations using transforms.EE 121Introduction to Digital Communication Systems
Sign upIntroduction to the basic principles of the design and analysis of modern digital communication systems. Topics include source coding, channel coding, baseband and passband modulation techniques, receiver design, and channel equalization. Concepts illustrated by a sequence of MATLAB exercises.EE 122Introduction to Communication Networks
Sign upThis course focuses on the fundamentals of the wired and wireless communication networks. The course covers both the architectural principles for making these networks scalable and robust, as well as the key techniques essential for analyzing and designing them.EE 123Digital Signal Processing
Sign upDiscrete time signals and systems: Fourier and Z transforms, DFT, 2-dimensional versions. Digital signal processing topics: flow graphs, realizations, FFT, chirp-Z algorithms, Hilbert transform relations, quantization effects, linear prediction.EE 126Probability and Random Processes
Sign upThis course covers the fundamentals of probability and random processes useful in fields such as networks, communication, signal processing, and control. Sample space, events, probability law. Conditional probability. Independence. Random variables. Distribution, density functions. Random vectors. Law of large numbers. Markov chains.EE C128Feedback Control Systems
Sign upAnalysis and synthesis of linear feedback control systems in transform and time domains. Control system design by root locus, frequency response, and state space methods. Applications to electro-mechanical and mechatronics systems.EE 130Integrated-Circuit Devices
Sign upOverview of electronic properties of semiconductor. Metal-semiconductor contacts, pn junctions, bipolar transistors, and MOS field-effect transistors. Properties that are significant to device operation for integrated circuits. Silicon device fabrication technology.EE 134Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Devices
Sign upThis course is designed to give an introduction to, and overview of, the fundamentals of photovoltaic devices. Students will learn how solar cells work, understand the concepts and models of solar cell device physics, and formulate and solve relevant physical problems related to photovoltaic devices.EE 137AIntroduction to Electric Power Systems
Sign upOverview of conventional electric power conversion and delivery, emphasizing a systemic understanding of the electric grid with primary focus at the transmission level, aimed toward recognizing needs and opportunities for technological innovation. Topics include aspects of a.c.EE 137BIntroduction to Electric Power Systems
Sign upOverview of recent and potential future evolution of electric power systems with focus on new and emerging technologies for power conversion and delivery, primarily at the distribution level.EE 140Linear Integrated Circuits
Sign upSingle and multiple stage transistor amplifiers. Operational amplifiers. Feedback amplifiers, 2-port formulation, source, load, and feedback network loading. Frequency response of cascaded amplifiers, gain-bandwidth exchange, compensation, dominant pole techniques, root locus. Supply and temperature independent biasing and references.EE 142Integrated Circuits for Communications
Sign upAnalysis and design of electronic circuits for communication systems, with an emphasis on integrated circuits for wireless communication systems. Analysis of noise and distortion in amplifiers with application to radio receiver design. Power amplifier design with application to wireless radio transmitters.EE 143Microfabrication Technology
Sign upIntegrated circuit device fabrication and surface micromachining technology. Thermal oxidation, ion implantation, impurity diffusion, film deposition, expitaxy, lithography, etching, contacts and interconnections, and process integration issues. MOS transistors and poly-Si surface microstructures will be fabricated in the laboratory and.EE 144Fundamental Algorithms for Systems Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization
Sign upThe modeling, analysis, and optimization of complex systems requires a range of algorithms and design software. This course reviews the fundamental techniques underlying the design methodology for complex systems, using integrated circuit design as example. Laboratory assignments and a class.EE C145BMedical Imaging Signals and Systems
Sign upBiomedical imaging is a clinically important application of engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and medicine. In this course, we apply linear systems theory and basic physics to analyze X-ray imaging, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine, and MRI. This material could prepare the student.EE C145LIntroductory Electronic Transducers Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory exercises exploring a variety of electronic transducers for measuring physical quantities such as temperature, force, displacement, sound, light, ionic potential; the use of circuits for low-level differential amplification and analog signal processing; and the use of microcomputers for digital sampling and display.EE C145MIntroductory Microcomputer Interfacing Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory exercises constructing basic interfacing circuits and writing 20-100 line C programs for data acquisition, storage, analysis, display, and control. Use of the IBM PC with microprogrammable digital counter/timer, parallel I/O port. Circuit components include anti-aliasing filters, the S/H amplifier, A/D and D/A converters.EE C145OLaboratory in the Mechanics of Organisms
Sign upIntroduction to laboratory and field study of the biomechanics of animals and plants using fundamental biomechanical techniques and equipment. The laboratories emphasize sampling methodology, experimental design.EE 146LApplication Specific Integrated Circuits Laboratory
Sign upThis is a lab course that covers the design of modern Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). The labs lay the foundation of modern digital design by first setting-up the scripting and hardware description language base for specification of digital systems and interactions with tool flows.EE 147Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Sign upThis course will teach fundamentals of micromachining and microfabrication techniques, including planar thin-film process technologies, photolithographic techniques, deposition and etching techniques, and the other technologies that are central to MEMS fabrication.EE 192Mechatronic Design Laboratory
Sign upDesign project course, focusing on application of theoretical principles in electrical engineering to control of a small-scale system, such as a mobile robot. Small teams of students will design and construct a mechatronic system incorporating sensors, actuators, and intelligence.EE 206AIntroduction to Robotics
Sign upAn introduction to the kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, and sensing. The course will cover forward and inverse kinematics of serial chain manipulators, the manipulator Jacobian, force relations, dynamics and control-position, and force control. Proximity, tactile, and force sensing.EE 206BRobotic Manipulation and Interaction
Sign upwith the environment. We will also cover active perception.EE 210Applied Electromagnetic Theory
Sign upAdvanced treatment of classical electromagnetic theory with engineering applications. Boundary value problems in electrostatics. Applications of Maxwell's Equations to the study of waveguides, resonant cavities, optical fiber guides, Gaussian optics, diffraction, scattering, and antennas.EE 213APower Electronics
Sign upPower conversion circuits and techniques. Characterization and design of magnetic devices including transformers, inductors, and electromagnetic actuators. Characteristics of power semiconductor devices, including power diodes, SCRs, MOSFETs, IGBTs, and emerging wide bandgap devices. Simulation based laboratory.EE C213X-rays and Extreme Ultraviolet Radiation
Sign upThis course explores modern developments in the physics and applications of x-rays and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation. It begins with a review of electromagnetic radiation at short wavelengths including dipole radiation, scattering and refractive index, using a semi-classical atomic model.EE 218AIntroduction to Optical Engineering
Sign upFundamental principles of optical systems. Geometrical optics and aberration theory. Stops and apertures, prisms, and mirrors. Diffraction and interference. Optical materials and coatings. Radiometry and photometry. Basic optical devices and the human eye. The design of optical systems. Lasers, fiber optics, and holography.EE 219ANumerical Simulation and Modeling
Sign upNumerical simulation and modeling are enabling technologies that pervade science and engineering. This course provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles of these technologies and their translation to engineering practice.EE 219BLogic Synthesis
Sign upThe course covers the fundamental techniques for the design and analysis of digital circuits. The goal is to provide a detailed understanding of basic logic synthesis and analysis algorithms, and to enable students to apply this knowledge in the design of digital systems and EDA tools.EE C220AAdvanced Control Systems I
Sign upInput-output and state space representation of linear continuous and discrete time dynamic systems. Controllability, observability, and stability. Modeling and identification. Design and analysis of single and multi-variable feedback control systems in transform and time domain. State observer. Feedforward/preview control.EE C220BExperiential Advanced Control Design I
Sign upExperience-based learning in the design of SISO and MIMO feedback controllers for linear systems. The student will master skills needed to apply linear control design and analysis tools to classical and modern control problems.EE C220CExperiential Advanced Control Design II
Sign upExperience-based learning in the design, analysis, and verification of automatic control systems. The course emphasizes the use of computer-aided design techniques through case studies and design tasks. The role of these specific design methodologies within the larger endeavor of.EE C220DInput/Output Methods for Compositional System Analysis
Sign upmulti-agent systems, biological networks, Internet congestion control, and adaptive control.EE 221ALinear System Theory
Sign upBasic system concepts; state-space and I/O representation. Properties of linear systems. Controllability, observability, minimality, state and output-feedback. Stability. Observers. Characteristic polynomial. Nyquist test.EE 222Nonlinear Systems--Analysis, Stability and Control
Sign upBasic graduate course in non-linear systems. Second Order systems. Numerical solution methods, the describing function method, linearization. Stability - direct and indirect methods of Lyapunov. Applications to the Lure problem - Popov, circle criterion. Input-Output stability.EE C222Nonlinear Systems
Sign upBasic graduate course in nonlinear systems. Nonlinear phenomena, planar systems, bifurcations, center manifolds, existence and uniqueness theorems. Lyapunov’s direct and indirect methods, Lyapunov-based feedback stabilization. Input-to-state and input-output stability, and dissipativity theory.EE 223Stochastic Systems: Estimation and Control
Sign upParameter and state estimation. System identification. Nonlinear filtering. Stochastic control. Adaptive control.EE 224ADigital Communications
Sign upIntroduction to the basic principles of the design and analysis of modern digital communication systems. Applications.EE 224BFundamentals of Wireless Communication
Sign upIntroduction of the fundamentals of wireless communication. Modeling of the wireless multipath fading channel and its basic physical parameters. Coherent and noncoherent reception. Diversity techniques over time, frequency, and space. Spread spectrum communication. Multiple access and interference management in wireless networks.EE C225EPrinciples of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Sign upFundamentals of MRI including signal-to-noise ratio, resolution, and contrast as dictated by physics, pulse sequences, and instrumentation. Image reconstruction via 2D FFT methods. Fast imaging reconstruction via convolution-back projection and gridding methods and FFTs. Software for MRI including imaging methods such as 2D FT.EE 225DAudio Signal Processing in Humans and Machines
Sign upIntroduction to relevant signal processing and basics of pattern recognition. Introduction to coding, synthesis, and recognition. Models of speech and music production and perception. Signal processing for speech analysis. Pitch perception and auditory spectral analysis with applications to speech and music.EE 226ARandom Processes in Systems
Sign upProbability, random variables and their convergence, random processes. Filtering of wide sense stationary processes, spectral density, Wiener and Kalman filters. Markov processes and Markov chains. Gaussian, birth and death, poisson and shot noise processes. Elementary queueing analysis.EE 226BApplications of Stochastic Process Theory
Sign upAdvanced topics such as: Martingale theory, stochastic calculus, random fields, queueing networks, stochastic control.EE 227BTConvex Optimization
Sign upConvex optimization is a class of nonlinear optimization problems where the objective to be minimized, and the constraints, are both convex. The course covers some convex optimization theory and algorithms, and describes various applications arising in engineering design, machine learning and statistics, finance, and operations research.EE C227CConvex Optimization and Approximation
Sign upConvex optimization as a systematic approximation tool for hard decision problems. Approximations of combinatorial optimization problems, of stochastic programming problems, of robust optimization problems (i.e., with optimization problems with unknown but bounded data), of optimal control problems.EE C227TIntroduction to Convex Optimization
Sign upThe course covers some convex optimization theory and algorithms, and describes various applications arising in engineering design, machine learning and statistics, finance, and operations research. The course includes laboratory assignments, which consist of hands-on experience.EE 228AHigh Speed Communications Networks
Sign upDescriptions, models, and approaches to the design and management of networks. Optical transmission and switching technologies are described and analyzed using deterministic, stochastic, and simulation models. FDDI, DQDB, SMDS, Frame Relay, ATM, networks, and SONET. Applications demanding high-speed communication.EE 229AInformation Theory and Coding
Sign upFundamental bounds of Shannon theory and their application. Source and channel coding theorems. Galois field theory, algebraic error-correction codes. Private and public-key cryptographic systems.EE 229BError Control Coding
Sign upError control codes are an integral part of most communication and recording systems where they are primarily used to provide resiliency to noise. In this course, we will cover the basics of error control coding for reliable digital transmission and storage.EE 230AIntegrated-Circuit Devices
Sign upOverview of electronic properties of semiconductors. Metal-semiconductor contacts, pn junctions, bipolar transistors, and MOS field-effect transistors. Properties that are significant to device operation for integrated circuits. Silicon device fabrication technology.EE 230BSolid State Devices
Sign upPhysical principles and operational characteristics of semiconductor devices. Emphasis is on MOS field-effect transistors and their behaviors dictated by present and probable future technologies. Metal-oxide-semiconductor systems, short-channel and high field effects, device modeling, and impact on analog, digital circuits.EE 230CSolid State Electronics
Sign upCrystal structure and symmetries. Energy-band theory. Cyclotron resonance. Tensor effective mass. Statistics of electronic state population. Recombination theory. Carrier transport theory. Interface properties. Optical processes and properties.EE 232Lightwave Devices
Sign upThis course is designed to give an introduction and overview of the fundamentals of optoelectronic devices. Topics such as optical gain and absorption spectra, quantization effects, strained quantum wells, optical waveguiding and coupling, and hetero p-n junction will be covered. Practical.EE C235Nanoscale Fabrication
Sign upThis course discusses various top-down and bottom-up approaches to synthesizing and processing nanostructured materials. In addition.EE 236AQuantum and Optical Electronics
Sign upInteraction of radiation with atomic and semiconductor systems, density matrix treatment, semiclassical laser theory (Lamb's), laser resonators, specific laser systems, laser dynamics, Q-switching and mode-locking, noise in lasers and optical amplifiers.EE C239Partially Ionized Plasmas
Sign upIntroduction to partially ionized, chemically reactive plasmas, including collisional processes, diffusion, sources, sheaths, boundaries, and diagnostics. DC, RF, and microwave discharges. Applications to plasma-assisted materials processing and to plasma wall interactions.EE 240AAnalog Integrated Circuits
Sign upSingle and multiple stage transistor amplifiers. Operational amplifiers. Feedback amplifiers, 2-port formulation, source, load, and feedback network loading. Frequency response of cascaded amplifiers, gain-bandwidth exchange, compensation, dominant pole techniques, root locus. Supply and temperature independent biasing and references.EE 240BAdvanced Analog Integrated Circuits
Sign upAnalysis and optimized design of monolithic operational amplifiers and wide-band amplifiers; methods of achieving wide-band amplification, gain-bandwidth considerations; analysis of noise in integrated circuits and low noise design. Switched-capacitor.EE 240CAnalysis and Design of VLSI Analog-Digital Interface Integrated Circuits
Sign upArchitectural and circuit level design and analysis of integrated analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog interfaces in CMOS and BiCMOS VLSI technology. Analog-digital converters, digital-analog converters, sample/hold amplifiers, continuous and switched-capacitor filters. Low power mixed signal design. CAD tools.EE 241BAdvanced Digital Integrated Circuits
Sign upAnalysis and design of MOS and bipolar large-scale integrated circuits at the circuit level. Fabrication processes, device characteristics, parasitic effects static and dynamic digital circuits for logic and memory functions. Calculation of speed and power consumption from layout and fabrication parameters.EE 242AIntegrated Circuits for Communications
Sign upAnalysis and design of electronic circuits for communication systems, with an emphasis on integrated circuits for wireless communication systems. Analysis of noise and distortion in amplifiers with application to radio receiver design. Power amplifier design with application to wireless radio transmitters.EE 242BAdvanced Integrated Circuits for Communications
Sign upAnalysis, evaluation and design of present-day integrated circuits for communications application, particularly those for which nonlinear response must be included. MOS, bipolar and BICMOS circuits, audio and video power amplifiers, optimum performance of near-sinusoidal oscillators and frequency-translation circuits. Use of new.EE 243Advanced IC Processing and Layout
Sign upThe key processes for the fabrication of integrated circuits. Optical, X-ray, and e-beam lithography, ion implantation, oxidation and diffusion. Thin film deposition. Wet and dry etching and ion milling. Effect of phase and defect equilibria on process control.EE 244Fundamental Algorithms for Systems Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization
Sign upThe modeling, analysis, and optimization of complex systems requires a range of algorithms and design software. This course reviews the fundamental techniques underlying the design methodology for complex systems, using integrated circuit design as example. Laboratory assignments and a class.EE C246Parametric and Optimal Design of MEMS
Sign upParametric design and optimal design of MEMS. Emphasis on design, not fabrication. Analytic solution of MEMS design problems to determine the dimensions of MEMS structures for specified function. Trade-off of various performance requirements despite conflicting design requirements.EE 247AIntroduction to Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
Sign upThis course will teach fundamentals of micromachining and microfabrication techniques, including planar thin-film process technologies, photolithographic techniques, deposition and etching techniques, and the other technologies that are central to MEMS fabrication.EE C247BIntroduction to MEMS Design
Sign upPhysics, fabrication, and design of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). Micro and nanofabrication processes, including silicon surface and bulk micromachining and non-silicon micromachining. Integration strategies and assembly processes. Electronic position-sensing circuits and electrical and mechanical noise. CAD for MEMS.EE 248CNumerical Modeling and Analysis: Nonlinear Systems and Noise
Sign upfor solving "difficult".EE C249AIntroduction to Embedded Systems
Sign upThis course introduces students to the basics of models, analysis tools, and control for embedded systems operating in real time. Students learn how to combine physical processes with computation. The course has a strong laboratory component, with emphasis on a semester-long.EE C249BEmbedded System Design: Modeling, Analysis, and Synthesis
Sign upPrinciples of embedded system design. Focus on design methodologies and foundations. Platform-based design and communication-based design and their relationship with design time, re-use, and performance. Models of computation and their use in design capture, manipulation, verification, and synthesis. Performance estimation. Synchronous.EE C261Medical Imaging Signals and Systems
Sign upBiomedical imaging is a clinically important application of engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and medicine. In this course, we apply linear systems theory and basic physics to analyze X-ray imaging, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine, and MRI. This material could prepare the student.
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ENGIN 7Introduction to Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upElements of procedural and object-oriented programming. Induction, iteration, and recursion. Real functions and floating-point computations for engineering analysis. Introduction to data structures. Representative examples are drawn from mathematics, science, and engineering. The course uses the MATLAB programming language.ENGIN 11A Hands-on Introduction to Radiation Detection: Getting to know our Radioactive World
Sign upIntroduction to basic concepts in radiation detection and radioactivity, electrical circuits, and data analytics. Lectures provide the theoretical foundation of the work being performed in the accompanying laboratory.ENGIN 25Visualization for Design
Sign upDevelopment of 3-dimensional visualization skills for engineering design. Sketching as a tool for design communication. Presentation of 3-dimensional geometry with 2-dimensional engineering drawings. This course will introduce the use of 2-dimensional CAD on computer workstations as a major graphical analysis and design tool.ENGIN 26Three-Dimensional Modeling for Design
Sign upThree-dimensional modeling for engineering design. This course will emphasize the use of CAD on computer workstations as a major graphical analysis and design tool. Students develop design skills, and practice applying these skills. A group design project, design and fabrication (3D print) of the tower and rotor is required.ENGIN 27Introduction to Manufacturing and Tolerancing
Sign upGeometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis for fabrication, fundamentals of manufacturing processes (metal cutting, welding, joining, casting, molding, and layered manufacturing).ENGIN 29Manufacturing and Design Communication
Sign upAn introduction to manufacturing process technologies and the ways in which dimensional requirements for manufactured objects are precisely communicated, especially through graphical means. Fundamentals of cutting, casting, molding, additive manufacturing, and joining processes are introduced.ENGIN 40Engineering Thermodynamics
Sign upFundamental laws of thermodynamics for simple substances; application to flow processes and to nonreacting mixtures; statistical thermodynamics of ideal gases and crystalline solids; chemical and materials thermodynamics; multiphase and multicomponent equilibria in reacting systems; electrochemistry.ENGIN 117Methods of Engineering Analysis
Sign upMethods of theoretical engineering analysis; techniques for analyzing partial differential equations and the use of special functions related to engineering systems. Sponsoring Department: Mechanical Engineering.ENGIN 120Principles of Engineering Economics
Sign upEconomic analysis for engineering decision making: Capital flows, effect of time and interest rate. Different methods of evaluation of alternatives. Minimum-cost life and replacement analysis. Depreciation and taxes. Uncertainty; preference under risk; decision analysis. Capital sources and their effects. Economic studies.ENGIN 128Advanced Engineering Design Graphics
Sign upAdvanced graphics tools for engineering design. Parametric solid modeling. Assembly modeling. Presentation using computer animation and multimedia techniques.ENGIN 150Basic Modeling and Simulation Tools for Industrial Research Applications
Sign upThe course emphasizes elementary modeling, numerical methods & their implementation on physical problems motivated by phenomena that students are likely to encounter in their careers, involving biomechanics, heat-transfer, structural analysis, control theory, fluid-flow, electrical conduction, diffusion, etc.ENGIN 151Modeling and Simulation of Infectious Diseases
Sign upThe course emphasizes elementary modeling, numerical methods and their implementation on physical problems motivated by real-world phenomena involving various aspects of infection diseases.ENGIN 157ACEngineering, The Environment, and Society
Sign upThis course engages students at the intersection of environmental justice, social justice, and engineering to explore how problems that are commonly defined in technical terms are at their roots deeply socially embedded. Topics.ENGIN 177Advanced Programming with MATLAB
Sign upThe course builds an understanding, demonstrates engineering uses, and provides hand-on experience for object-oriented programming as well as exposes a practical knowledge of advanced features available in MATLAB. The course will begin with a brief review of basic MATLAB features and quickly move to class organization and functionality.ENGIN 178Statistics and Data Science for Engineers
Sign upThis course provides a foundation in data science with emphasis on the application of statistics and machine learning to engineering problems. The course combines theoretical topics in probability and statistical inference with practical methods for solving problems in code. Each topic is demonstrated with examples from engineering.ENGIN 183BBerkeley Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp
Sign upThis course offers the opportunity to understand the Berkeley Method of Entrepreneurship (BME) in an intensive format. The BME curriculum conveys the latest approaches for training global technology entrepreneurs. The curriculum is structured to provide an optimal global entrepreneurship experience from real life experiences.ENGIN 183CChallenge Lab
Sign upThis course is meant for students in engineering and other disciplines who seek a challenging, interactive, team-based, and hands-on learning experience in entrepreneurship and technology.ENGIN 183DProduct Management
Sign upToo often we are enamored in our brilliant ideas, we skip the most important part: building products consumers will want and use. Precious time and effort is wasted on engineering perfect products only to launch to no users.ENGIN 183ETechnology Entrepreneurship
Sign upThis course explores key entrepreneurial concepts relevant to the high-technology world. Topics include the entrepreneurial perspective, start-up strategies, business idea evaluation, business plan writing, introduction to entrepreneurial finance and venture capital, managing growth, and delivering innovative products. Students.ENGIN 185The Art of STEM Communication
Sign upThis course provides engineering majors with the fundamental skills for effective technical communication. During the course of the semester, students will develop communications for public dissemination, covering a project or initiative within UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering.ENGIN 202AIntroduction to Design Methodology
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to design methods used in the development of innovative and realistic customer-driven engineered products, services, and systems. Students will be expected to use tools and methods of professional practice to consider the.ENGIN 202BDesigning for the Human Body
Sign upStudents will learn how the body transfers loads during daily activities and how external or internal device design can have a long-term impact on body bio-mechanical function. Some examples include the impact of phone use and forward flexion of the neck and asymmetrical spinal loading due to shoulder bags (e.g.ENGIN 204ADigital Transformation and Industry 4.0
Sign upThe purpose of this course is to make the student fluent with the context, concepts and key content of the technologies that are driving what is collectively known as “Digital Transformation” (DT), and more specifically, focus on the industrial impact of DT, as captured under the term “Industry 4.0” (I4.0). Access.ENGIN 204BThe Flow of Power, Information and Money in Tomorrow's Smart Grid
Sign upWe begin by surveying the electricity grid landscape: smart metering, renewables, flexible loads, electric vehicles, storage, and innovative tariffs. We introduce energy economics with a focus on electricity markets, consumer and producer behavior. Tomorrow’s.ENGIN 210AA first Course in Renewable Energy
Sign upThis is an engineering introduction to renewable energy technologies and potentials. The course aims to introduce a general engineering/science audience to the basic concepts of renewable energy. Topics to be covered include Solar Energy, Ocean Energy, Wind Energy, and Geothermal Energy. Some mathematical criteria will be covered, e.g.ENGIN 210BEnergy Systems Engineering
Sign upClimate change is arguably the preeminent issue of our time. The transition to a clean energy society can help avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The energy systems engineer's role is to deeply understand the challenges and develop creative technical solutions.ENGIN 211ANexus of Water, Land and Energy in a Sustainable World
Sign upAre we running out of energy, land and water? Although the total land area and the volume of water remain constant, their use is under pressure. Energy consumption also increases. We will explore the challenges to the availability of water, energy and land as well as potential solutions.ENGIN 211BManufacturing in a Climate Emergency
Sign upThe current rapid evolution of manufacturing technology is reshaping where, when, & by whom objects are produced. Environmental impacts of these new ways of transforming material are challenging to quantify.ENGIN 212The Physics of Water-Enabled Technology
Sign upThe physics of water flow is an enabling element in technologies both new & old. The physics concepts are straightforward, but require careful treatment to get meaningful results about water flow.ENGIN 215ANuclear Energy and the Environment
Sign upoverall environmental impact. The course will cover fundamental characteristics.ENGIN 216BSoil Liquefaction 101: Triggering, Consequences and Mitigation
Sign upOne of the leading causes of damage during earthquakes is soil liquefaction. It can have devastating consequences on critical infrastructure such as dams, ports and other lifelines. This course will serve as an introduction to the phenomenon of soil liquefaction, as well as details on simplified and advanced methods of analyses.ENGIN 217BOcean Engineering, A Crash Course
Sign upwave, wind and current loads on ocean structures, and cables and mooring are covered.ENGIN 222Molecular imaging methods for R&D and clinical trials of emerging molecular therapies
Sign upThis course will provide individuals with fundamental understandings of medical imaging.ENGIN 223Radiopharmaceuticals: From Radiation Biophysics to the Clinic
Sign upThis is an introductory course to the science behind radiopharmaceutical development and use.It will also cover emerging topics in the field, including new exciting methods for disease treatment and diagnosis. The course is tailored to a broad audience.ENGIN 224BIntroduction to Neurophysiology
Sign upThe brain is the most spectacular yet most mysterious organ in our body. It controls every action we make, determines who we are and exceeds in its capacity any existing computer. The course will provide students with a detailed description of the basic principles of brain function, i.e., neurophysiology.ENGIN 230Methods of Applied Mathematics
Sign upTopics include complex variable methods, contour integration, solution of Laplace's equation via analytic function theory; asymptotic methods for evaluating integrals and solving differential equations; introduction to calculus of variations with applications; introductory integral equations.ENGIN 231Mathematical Methods in Engineering
Sign upThis course offers an integrated treatment of three topics essential to modern engineering: linear algebra, random processes, and optimization. These topics will be covered more rapidly than in separate undergraduate courses covering the same material, and will draw on engineering examples for motivation.ENGIN 232Fundamental Data Structures
Sign upIn this course, Fundamental Data Structures, students will learn about the foundational data structures used by almost all programming languages. Rather than simply presenting these data structures as fait accompli, we will start from scratch, working together to develop the beautiful and important ideas that result.ENGIN C233Applications of Parallel Computers
Sign upModels for parallel programming. Overview of parallelism in scientific applications and study of parallel algorithms for linear algebra, particles, meshes, sorting, FFT, graphs, machine learning, etc. Survey of parallel machines and machine structures. Parallel programming languages, compilers, libraries and toolboxes. Techniques.ENGIN 234Introduction to Java and Software Engineering
Sign upprogramming.ENGIN 235APython for Engineers
Sign upIn recent years Python has emerged as an indispensable programming language for engineers, both practicing and academic, as well as data scientists, web developers, and many others. However the language is vast and includes many features that are not relevant to most engineers.ENGIN 236Making Sense of Data: Introduction to Statistical Inference
Sign upWe are often presented with a set of data, often very large, about various processes or phenomena (health data, economic performance, environmental indices, experimental observations). How do we make sense of them? We will describe various statistical tools that will allow us to draw meaningful conclusions (inference).ENGIN 236AApplied Data Science for Engineers
Sign upThis course aims at providing basics of Data Science to students and professionals who need to work with and analyze a large volume of data. The base programming language is Matlab, but techniques taught, and topics covered can be coded in any programming language (examples from Python and Fortran will be discussed).ENGIN 236BData Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals
Sign upThe Data Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals course provides an introduction to machine learning in the context of data science. By the end of the course, students will know how to clean, visualize, and model real world datasets using basic machine learning techniques.ENGIN 237AAn Introduction to the Basics of Machine Learning
Sign upThis course will introduce linear algebra, and cover some fundamental algorithms in machine learning including least squares, orthogonal matching pursuit and ridge regression. We will talk about the concepts of validation and testing.ENGIN 238BOptimization Theory and Practice
Sign upOptimization theory concerns the selection of a best option from a set of available options. Formulating an optimization problem involves describing the feasible set as well as prescribing a notion of “best”. This setup, although simple, is one of the most important and widespread ideas in engineering and the sciences.ENGIN 238CApplied Optimization
Sign upOptimization is a fascinating topic that finds applications across a wide array of disciplines, including finance, energy, data science, physical sciences, public policy, social science, and more. After completing the course, students will have an entirely new perspective on designing systems using mathematical optimization.ENGIN 238ERobust Optimization and Applications
Sign upengineering and machine learning.ENGIN 241AIntroduction to Structural Materials 1
Sign upThis course takes the students from atomic arrangements, to crystal structure, grain structure, texture, defects in materials, and finally to thermodynamic assessment of materials microstructure. Basic introduction in materials characterization is provided to give the students the.ENGIN 241BIntroduction to Structural Materials II
Sign upThis class builds upon the 241A “Introduction to Structural Materials 1” class and expands towards diffusion, phase diagrams, phase transformation, solidification, and alloy systems. Examples include steels, aluminum and titanium alloys. Furthermore, composite materials and ceramics are featured for high performance applications.ENGIN 245AResilient Structural Systems to Natural Hazard
Sign upThis course emphasizes background, theory, analysis, assessment, design frameworks & engineering tools to achieve resiliency of smart structural systems. We focus on use of sensors, structural analyses, experimental methods, & probabilistic modeling & structural health monitoring using artificial intelligence tools.ENGIN 245CStructural Fire Engineering
Sign upThis course is focused on the design and assessment of structures subjected to fire. The course material emphasizes a 3-phase approach to structural-fire engineering: (1) fire modeling, (2) heat transfer modeling, and (3) structural modeling. Students will be able to appreciate several important topics related to performance.ENGIN 247An Introduction to Aerodynamics
Sign upThis course aims at providing the basics of Aerodynamics for students and professionals who are considering the Aerospace industry as an academic focus area, a job target, or for those who are aircraft enthusiasts. Several experiments will be shown, and concepts.ENGIN 250Feedback control for linear systems
Sign upThis course provides an overview of the basic concepts in linear systems and feedback control. The first module of the course begins with an exploration of the feedback control problem and its applications in various fields: robotics, manufacturing, traffic, etc. In the second module we explore output feedback techniques. In the third.ENGIN 250AAnalysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems
Sign upThis course provides a basic introduction to nonlinear dynamical systems and their control. The first module begins with an overview of nonlinear system models,and types of behaviors that can only arise in nonlinear systems. The second module introduces Lyapunov stability theory and Lyapunov functions.ENGIN 251Model Predictive Control for Autonomous Systems Introduction
Sign upForecasts are fundamental in new generation of autonomous & semi-autonomous systems. Predictions of systems dynamics, human behavior and environment conditions can improve safety & performance of resulting system. Optimization-based control design is a highly requested skill from many industries, including energy automotive.ENGIN 252Legged Robots: How to Make Robots Walk and Run
Sign upBipedal robot locomotion is a challenging problem. This course will introduce students to the math behind bipedal legged robots. We will cover modeling and dynamics of legged robots, trajectory planning for designing walking and running gaits, and common control strategies to achieve the planned motions.ENGIN 253Flying Robots: From Small Drones to Aerial Taxis
Sign upAerial robots are increasingly becoming part of our daily lives. This course is aimed at a broad audience, and intends to give an introduction to the main considerations made when designing aerial robots. We will consider sizes ranging from less than 1 kilogram to vehicles that can carry multiple passengers.ENGIN 254Model Predictive Control for Energy Systems - Introduction
Sign upPredictive control is the discipline of feedback control where forecasts are used to change in real time the behavior of a dynamical system. Optimization-based control design is a highly requested skill from a number of industries, including energy, automotive, aerospace, process control and manufacturing.ENGIN 260AModels in Engineering
Sign upThe first module begins with foundational concepts and an overview of the use of models in engineering. What is a model? What is the role of data and measurements? The second module will be devoted to mechanistic models: those that are built on prior physical principles. We will classify these into static and dynamical models.ENGIN 264AModeling and Analyzing the Dynamics of Location and Gripping Soft Robots
Sign upprimary purpose is either to locomote or grip. During the course, students will be.ENGIN 266AFinite Difference Methods for Fluid Dynamics
Sign upApplication of finite difference methods to current problems of fluid dynamics, including compressible and incompressible flow. Sponsoring department: Mechanical Engineering.ENGIN 266BSpectral Methods for Fluid Dynamics
Sign upApplication of spectral methods to current problems of fluid dynamics, including compressible and incompressible flow. Sponsoring department: Mechanical Engineering.ENGIN 270AOrganizational Behavior for Engineers
Sign upDesigned for professionally-oriented engineering graduate students, this course explores key topics in organizational behavior, including negotiations, power and conflict.ENGIN 270DEntrepreneurship for Engineers
Sign upDesigned for professionally-oriented engineering graduate students, this course explores key topics in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial finance.ENGIN 270ETechnology Strategy & Industry Analysis
Sign upDesigned for professionally-oriented engineering graduate students, this course explores key topics in technology strategy and industry analysis.ENGIN 270FData Analytics
Sign upDesigned for professionally-oriented engineering graduate students, this course explores key topics in data analytics.ENGIN 270GMarketing & Product Management
Sign upDesigned for professionally-oriented engineering graduate students, this course explores key topics in marketing and product management.ENGIN 270HAccounting & Finance for Engineers
Sign upDesigned for professionally-oriented engineering graduate students, this course explores key topics in accounting and finance.ENGIN 270LGlobal Leadership Expertise
Sign upThe objective of this course is to provide Master of Engineering and Master of Translational Medicine students with insights into the type of leadership skills required to be a successful cross-cultural leader in today's increasingly complex global marketplace.ENGIN 273Intellectual Property and Innovation: Analysis, Strategy, and Management
Sign upThis course will explore technology-based innovation from an interdisciplinary approach that integrates technology, business, and law. An intellectual property approach will be applied to emphasize the relationship among technology, market, and control positions required to analyze and develop intellectual property based business models.ENGIN 278Statistics and Data Science for Engineers
Sign upThis course provides a foundation in data science with emphasis on the application of statistics and machine learning to engineering problems. The course combines theoretical topics in probability and statistical inference with practical methods for solving problems in code. Each topic is demonstrated with examples from engineering.ENGIN 280AElectronic Properties of Materials
Sign upIntroduction to the physical principles underlying the electronic properties of solids from macroscopic to nano dimensions. Emphasis will be on semiconductors and the materials physics of electronic and optoelectronic devices.ENGIN 280EPhotovoltaic Materials
Sign upThis course focuses on the fundamentals of photovoltaic energy conversion with respect to the physical principles of operation and design of efficient semiconductor solar cell devices.ENGIN 281Thin Film Science for Materials Scientists and Electrical Engineerings
Sign upThis course covers the materials science and processing of thin film coatings that incorporates fundamental knowledge of materials transport, accumulation, defects and epitaxy. Important synthesis and processing techniques used for the fabrication of electronic and photonic devices will be discussed.ENGIN 282Techniques for Electronic Devices Fabrication
Sign upThis course is designed to give an introduction, and overview of, the techniques used in fabrication of electronic devices. Topics such as materials deposition, patterning, laboratory safety and best practices will be covered.ENGIN C282Charged Particle Sources and Beam Technology
Sign upThis is a general accelerator technology.ENGIN 290AIntroduction to Management of Technology
Sign upThis course is designed to give students a broad overview of the main topics encompassed by management of technology. It includes the full chain of innovative activities beginning with research and development and extending through production and marketing. What.ENGIN 290EMarketing Emerging Technologies
Sign upThe primary goal of this course is to develop in the student the marketing skills needed to compete aggressively as an entrepreneur in technology fields.ENGIN 290JEntrepreneurship in Biotechnology
Sign upThis course will provide students an introduction to the complexities and unique problems of starting a life sciences company. It is designed for both entrepreneurs and students who may someday work in a biotechnology or medical device startup.ENGIN 290OOpportunity Recognition: Technology and Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
Sign upThis course is intended to provide the core skills needed for the identification of opportunities that can lead to successful, entrepreneurial high technology ventures, regardless of the individual's "home" skill set, whether technical or managerial. Emphasis is placed on the special requirements for creating.ENGIN 290PProject Management
Sign upThis course will provide you with a comprehensive view of the elements of modern project management, guidelines for success, and related tools. In organizations today, successful operations keep the organization alive and successful projects move it towards strategic objectives. The fundamental concepts come from the field.ENGIN 290SSupply Chain Management
Sign upThis course involves the flows of materials and information among all of the firms that contribute value to a product, from the source of raw materials to end customers. Elements of supply chain management have been studied and practiced for some time in marketing, logtistics, and operations management. This course will focus.
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ENGLISH R1AReading and Composition
Sign upTraining in writing expository prose. Instruction in expository writing in conjunction with reading literature. Satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement.ENGLISH R1ANFirst-Year Reading and Composition
Sign upTraining in writing expository prose. Instruction in writing and reading expository prose. Satisfies the first half of the Reading and Composition requirement.ENGLISH R1BReading and Composition
Sign upTraining in writing expository prose. Further instruction in expository writing in conjunction with reading literature. Satisfies the second half of the Reading and Composition requirement.ENGLISH 17Shakespeare
Sign upLectures on Shakespeare and reading of his best works.ENGLISH 20Modern British and American Literature
Sign upLectures on and discussion of major authors of modern British and American literature.ENGLISH 24Freshman Seminars
Sign upThe Berkeley Seminar Program has been designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small-seminar setting. Berkeley Seminars are offered in all campus departments, and topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.ENGLISH 25English as a Language
Sign upENGLISH 26Introduction to the Study of Poetry
Sign upLectures and discussion on poetry intended to develop the student's ability to understand and evaluate a poem. Designed primarily for students whose major is not English, but majors and prospective majors are welcome.ENGLISH 27Introduction to the Study of Fiction
Sign upLectures and discussion intended to develop the student's ability to understand and evaluate fiction. Designed primarily for students whose major is not English, but majors and prospective majors are welcome.ENGLISH 28Introduction to the Study of Drama
Sign upLectures and discussion intended to develop the student's ability to read, understand and evaluate plays. Designed primarily for students whose major is not English, but majors and prospective majors are welcome.ENGLISH 29Major Writers
Sign upThe study of selected works by one or two writers.ENGLISH 31ACLiterature of American Cultures
Sign upAn introduction to the ethnic diversity of American literature. The course will take substantial account of the literature of three or more of the following groups: African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Chicanos/Latinos, and European Americans. Topics vary from semester to semester.ENGLISH 33African American Literature and Culture
Sign upMajor literary and cultural texts in the African American tradition from origins to the present.ENGLISH 37Chicana/o Literature and Culture
Sign upMajor literary and cultural texts in the Chicana/o tradition from origins to the present.ENGLISH 39Freshman Seminar
Sign upTopics vary from semester to semester. Students should consult the department's "Announcement of Classes" for current offerings well before the start of the semester. (Sections limited to 15 students each.).ENGLISH 39AFreshman Seminar
Sign upTopics vary from semester to semester. Students should consult the department's "Announcement of Classes" for current offerings well before the start of the semester. (Sections limited to 15 students each.).ENGLISH 43AIntroduction to the Writing of Short Fiction
Sign upA workshop course intended for students who have recently begun to write fiction or who have not previously taken a course in creative writing.ENGLISH 43BIntroduction to the Writing of Verse
Sign upA workshop course intended for students who have recently begun to write verse or who have not previously taken a course in creative writing.ENGLISH 43NIntroduction to the Writing of Creative Non-Fiction
Sign upA workshop course in creative non-fiction, a prose genre that takes on non-fiction subjects (the world of culture, history, personal experience) but also is alert to the creativity required to translate those subjects into the realm of writing. Students will study exemplary works of creative non-fiction in different modes (e.g.ENGLISH 45ALiterature in English: Through Milton
Sign upHistorical survey of literature in English: Beginnings through Milton.ENGLISH 45BLiterature in English: The Late-17th through the Mid-19th Century
Sign upHistorical survey of literature in English: The late-17th through the mid-19th century.ENGLISH 45CLiterature in English: The Mid-19th through the Mid-20th Century
Sign upHistorical survey of literature in English: the mid-19th through the mid-20th century.ENGLISH 53Asian American Literatures and Cultures
Sign upThis course provides a broad introductory survey of early to contemporary Asian American literary and cultural production and an opportunity to develop and practice techniques for analyzing literary and cultural forms.ENGLISH 80KChildren's Literature
Sign upThe study of selected works written for children.ENGLISH 84Sophomore Seminar
Sign upSophomore seminars are small interactive courses offered by faculty members in departments all across the campus. Sophomore seminars offer opportunity for close, regular intellectual contact between faculty members and students in the crucial second year. The topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.ENGLISH 84ASophomore Seminar on Film
Sign upSophomore seminars are small interactive courses offered by faculty members in departments all across the campus. Sophomore seminars offer opportunity for close, regular intellectual contact between faculty members and students in the crucial second year. The topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.ENGLISH 100The Seminar on Criticism
Sign upThis seminar is designed to provide English majors with intensive and closely supervised work in critical reading and writing. Although sections of the course may address any literary question, period, or genre, they all provide an introduction to critical and methodological problems in literary studies.ENGLISH 101The History of the English Language
Sign upThe history of the English language from its Indo-European roots, through its Old, Middle, and Early Modern periods, as preserved in the literary heritage, to its different forms in use throughout the world today.ENGLISH 102Topics in the English Language
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Sign upBasic introduction to the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of Old English designed to get students reading original texts immediately. Typical Old English texts include: riddles, charms, medical recipes, laws, chronicles, elegies, saints' lives, heroic poetry, and monster lore.ENGLISH 105Anglo-Saxon England
Sign upThe five centuries of the Anglo-Saxon period encompass a remarkably diverse range of literature: heroic epics and lyric laments; riddles, recipes, and magic spells; matter-of-fact accounts of monsters and miracles; and histories that set new standards for scholarship. At the heart of.ENGLISH 107The English Bible As Literature
Sign upIntroduction to the English Bible treated as a literary work.ENGLISH 110Medieval Literature
Sign upDevelopment of literary form and idiom throughout the Christian West from the first to the fifteenth century.ENGLISH 111Chaucer
Sign upLectures on and discussion of Chaucer's major works.ENGLISH 112Middle English Literature
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Sign upBeginnings of the English Renaissance and literature of the 16th century.ENGLISH 115BThe English Renaissance
Sign upLiterature of the 17th century.ENGLISH 116Backgrounds of English Literature in the Continental Renaissance
Sign upA survey of the principal continental documents which are important to an understanding of the English Renaissance.ENGLISH 117AShakespeare
Sign upA chronological survey of Shakespeare's career.ENGLISH 117BShakespeare
Sign upA chronological survey of Shakespeare's career.ENGLISH 117FShakespeare and Film
Sign upClose study of the texts and films based on 8 to 10 plays. Lectures will emphasize the critical implications of transposing plays to film. The goal of the course is the critical understanding of Shakespeare, and the course satisfies the departmental requirement of a course on Shakespeare in the major.ENGLISH 117JShakespeare
Sign upStudy of selected plays, with practice in various critical approaches, e.g., establishing text, relation to source, changing concepts of comedy and tragedy, influence of theatrical conditions on technique.ENGLISH 117SShakespeare
Sign upLectures on Shakespeare and reading of his best works.ENGLISH 117TShakespeare in the Theatre
Sign upThe interrelation of Elizabethan plays and stage practices. Classroom exercises, written assignments, and a final examination. The course will usually culminate in the performance of a play.ENGLISH 118Milton
Sign upLectures on and discussion of Milton's major works.ENGLISH 119Literature of the Restoration and Early Eighteenth Century
Sign upLectures on and discussion of Dryden, Swift, Pope, and some of their contemporaries.ENGLISH 120Literature of the Later 18th Century
Sign upLectures on and discussion of later eighteenth-century British literature.ENGLISH 121Romantic Period
Sign upBlake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats, and contemporaries.ENGLISH 122Victorian Period
Sign upLiterature of the Victorian period with an emphasis on poetry and nonfiction prose.ENGLISH 125AThe English Novel
Sign upDefoe through Scott.ENGLISH 125BThe English Novel
Sign upDickens through Conrad.ENGLISH 125CThe European Novel
Sign upLectures on and discussion of major European novels.ENGLISH 125DThe 20th-Century Novel
Sign upLectures on and discussion of major novels of the twentieth century.ENGLISH 125EThe Contemporary Novel
Sign upImportant contemporary novels, some of which may be read in translation.ENGLISH 126British Literature: 1900-1945
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Sign upLectures on and discussion of the major writers of the early American period.ENGLISH 130BAmerican Literature: 1800-1865
Sign upLectures on and discussion of the major texts of the American Renaissance.ENGLISH 130CAmerican Literature: 1865-1900
Sign upLectures on and discussion of American literature from the Civil War through 1900.ENGLISH 130DAmerican Literature: 1900-1945
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Sign upMajor literary and cultural texts in the African American tradition from origins through World War I.ENGLISH 133BAfrican American Literature and Culture Since 1917
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Sign upLectures on and discussion of selected works written since the Second World War.ENGLISH 135ACLiterature of American Cultures
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Sign upMajor literary and cultural texts in the Chicana/o tradition from origins through the Mexican Revolution of 1910.ENGLISH 137BChicana/o Literature and Culture Since 1910
Sign upMajor literary and cultural texts in the Chicana/o tradition from 1910 through the contemporary Chicana/o period.ENGLISH 137TTopics in Chicana/o Literature and Culture
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Sign upAn examination of various aspects of the modern literature written in English in Africa, the Caribbean, India, and Southeast Asia. Topics will vary from semester to semester. Students should consult the department's "Announcement of Classes" for current offerings well before the start of the semester.ENGLISH 139The Cultures of English
Sign upLiteratures of various regions in which English is one of the spoken languages, such as Canada, the Caribbean, Australia, Africa, India; and the writings of specific groups or distinctive cultures in the English-speaking world, including the U.S. and the British Isles. Topics vary from semester to semester.ENGLISH 141Modes of Writing (Exposition, Fiction, Verse, Etc.)
Sign upLectures and discussion on the crafts and/or processes of writing in various genres including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, etc. Topics for reading and writing assignments vary semester to semester.ENGLISH 143AShort Fiction
Sign upA seminar in writing short stories.ENGLISH 143BVerse
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Sign upStudents will work through the semester on a single project, either fiction (novel) or nonfiction (biography, history).ENGLISH C143VVisual Autobiography
Sign upSince visual and literary studies have historically been viewed as separate disciplines, we will use theories from both to study those forms of self-representation that defy disciplinary boundaries, or what we call "visual autobiography.ENGLISH 143DExpository and Critical Writing
Sign upA seminar in expository and critical writing.ENGLISH 143EPlaywriting
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Sign upA seminar in the writing of prose nonfiction as an art.ENGLISH 143TPoetry Translation Workshop
Sign upOpen to those who wish to assimilate foreign influences for writing poetry or to seek a fuller understanding of any foreign poetry by rendering it into English.ENGLISH 145Writing Technology
Sign upAn introduction to different modes of technological, critical, and creative writing and the intersections among them and to the representation of technology and science in literature, film, and other media. This course is writing-intensive and aims to serve students from across campus.ENGLISH 152Women Writers
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Sign upImmersive study of a topic in Asian American Literatures and Cultures. Particular offerings may focus on an author, genre, form, literary historical issue, or theoretical problem. Topics vary from term to term. Students should consult the Department's "Announcement of Classes" for offerings well before the beginning of the term.ENGLISH 160Methods and Materials of Literary Criticism
Sign upAn introduction to issues in literary criticism with emphasis on application of principles and methods to selected literary texts.ENGLISH 161Introduction to Literary Theory
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Sign upDesigned primarily for English majors. Topics vary from semester to semester. Students should consult the department's "Announcement of Classes" for offerings well before the beginning of the semester.ENGLISH 165ACSpecial Topics in American Cultures
Sign upDesigned primarily for English majors. Study of a special topic related to the diversity of the United States. Topics vary from semester to semester. Students should consult the department's "Announcement of Classes" for offerings well before the beginning of the semester.ENGLISH 166Special Topics
Sign upImmersive study of an author, genre, form, or literary historical issue. Topics vary from term to term. Students should consult the department's "Announcement of Classes" for offerings well before the beginning of the term.ENGLISH 166ACSpecial Topics in American Cultures
Sign upIn this course, students investigate the way literature and other art forms have both represented the diversity of the United States and shaped conceptions of diversity. Topics vary from term to term and might focus.ENGLISH N166Special Topics
Sign upImmersive study of an author, genre, form, or literary historical issue. Topics vary from summer to summer.ENGLISH 170Literature and the Arts
Sign upStudies in the relationship of literature in English to the arts.ENGLISH 171Literature and Sexual Identity
Sign upSexual identity in literature in relation to thematics, literary convention, psychology, and the particular politics and sociology of individual cultures. The course may range broadly over Western literature or concentrate on one historical period.ENGLISH 172Literature and Psychology
Sign upStudies in the relationship of literature in English to psychology.ENGLISH 173The Language and Literature of Films
Sign upStudies in film as a mode of representing reality; cinematic techniques and the "language" of film. Lectures, class discussions, and film viewings.ENGLISH 174Literature and History
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Sign upStudies of the relationships among literature, culture, and "disability." The course may range broadly or concentrate on one historical period, genre, or issue.ENGLISH 176Literature and Popular Culture
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Sign upStudies in the relationship of literature in English to philosophy.ENGLISH 178British and American Folklore
Sign upStudy of representative forms of folklore and oral literature among the English-speaking people of the British Isles and North America.ENGLISH 178ALiterature and Law
Sign upStudies in the relationship between literature and law. 4 units.ENGLISH 179Literature and Linguistics
Sign upStudy of the English language as a medium for literature. Topics may include rhyme, alliteration, meter, poetic syntax, metaphor, irony, the language of point of view, narrative tense, orality, literacy, etc.ENGLISH 180AAutobiography
Sign upLectures on and discussion of autobiographical forms.ENGLISH 180CComedy
Sign upStudies of representative comic forms, techniques, and points of view.ENGLISH 180EThe Epic
Sign upReading and discussion of epics, considering their cultural and historical contexts, the nature of their composition, and the development of the form.ENGLISH 180HShort Story
Sign upLectures on and discussion of the form of the short story.ENGLISH 180JThe Essay
Sign upStudy of the essay as a literary form, the circumstances of its use and development, and its fortunes in twentieth-century culture.ENGLISH 180LLyric Verse
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Sign upStudy of the novel as a literary genre, its formal development and variations, its technical possibilities, its cultural functions. Topics may vary from semester to semester.ENGLISH 180RThe Romance
Sign upStudy of the romance as a literary genre. Topics may vary from semester to semester; focus may be historical or restricted to a particular period (e.g., medieval, modern).ENGLISH 180SSatire
Sign upStudy of representative satire forms, techniques, and points of view.ENGLISH 180TTragedy
Sign upStudy of representative tragic forms, techniques, and points of view.ENGLISH 180ZScience Fiction
Sign upStudy of speculative fiction (or science fiction) as a genre. Topics may vary from semester to semester. Focus may be historical or thematic.ENGLISH C181Digital Humanities, Visual Cultures
Sign up“Digital humanities” describes how digital formats and tools can be used to produce knowledge about cultural materials. The class also.ENGLISH 200Problems in the Study of Literature
Sign upApproaches to literary study, including textual analysis, scholarly methodology and bibliography, critical theory and practice.ENGLISH 201ATopics in the Structure of the English Language
Sign upStudies in the structure of the English language, varying by semester. Possible topics include phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, either separately or in relation to literature, culture, and society.ENGLISH 201BTopics in the History of the English Language
Sign upTerms offered: Spring 2021, Spring 2009.ENGLISH 203Graduate Readings
Sign upGraduate lecture courses surveying broad areas and periods of literary history, and directing students in wide reading. Offerings vary from semester to semester. Students should consult the department's "Announcement of Classes" for offerings well before the beginning of the semester.ENGLISH 205AOld English
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Sign upTerms offered: Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2014.ENGLISH 211Chaucer
Sign upDiscussion of Chaucer's major works.ENGLISH 212Readings in Middle English
Sign upRapid reading of selections in Middle English, from the twelfth century through the fifteenth.ENGLISH 217Shakespeare
Sign upDiscussion of selected works of Shakespeare.ENGLISH 218Milton
Sign upDiscussion of Milton's major works.ENGLISH 243AFiction Writing Workshop
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EPS 3The Water Planet
Sign upAn overview of the processes that control water supply to natural ecosystems and human civilization. Hydrologic cycle, floods, droughts, groundwater. Patterns of water use, threats to water quality, effects of global climate change on future water supplies. Water issues facing California.EPS 7Introduction to Climate Change
Sign upinclude the estimation of future warming and impacts, the Earth resources that can be used to combat climate change, and the policies being used to shift towards the use of those.EPS 10Earth's Greatest Volcanic Eruptions
Sign upA science-based course on the most significant eruptions Earth has produced. Most eruptions discussed will be from within historic time and will involve information from geology (volcanology), geography, archaeology, history, art, and paleoenvironmental records such as tree-rings and ice-cores.EPS C12The Planets
Sign upA tour of the mysteries and inner workings of our solar system.EPS 20Earthquakes in Your Backyard
Sign upIntroduction to earthquakes, their causes and effects. General discussion of basic principles and methods of seismology and geological tectonics, distribution of earthquakes in space and time, effects of earthquakes, and earthquake hazard and risk, with particular emphasis on the situation in California.EPS C20Earthquakes in Your Backyard
Sign upIntroduction to earthquakes, their causes and effects. General discussion of basic principles and methods of seismology and geological tectonics, distribution of earthquakes in space and time, effects of earthquakes, and earthquake hazard and risk, with particular emphasis on the situation in California.EPS 24Freshman Seminar in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Sign upThe freshman seminar in earth and planetary science is designed to provide new students with an opportunity to explore a topic in geology or earth sciences with a faculty member in a small seminar setting.EPS 39Freshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.EPS 39AFreshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.EPS 50The Planet Earth
Sign upAn introduction to the physical and chemical processes that have shaped the earth through time, with emphasis on the theory of plate tectonics. Laboratory work will involve the practical study of minerals, rocks, and geologic maps and exercises on geological processes.EPS 80Environmental Earth Sciences
Sign upThis course focuses on the processes on and in the earth that shape the environment. Humanity's use of land and oceans is examined based on an understanding of these processes.EPS 81Extreme Weather and Climate
Sign upThis course provides a fundamental understanding of the extreme weather and climate variability that have affected Earth in recent decades. We begin with an overview of fire weather and hurricanes, using these phenomena to explore general principles that are also relevant to drought, tornadoes, and other extreme weather.EPS 82Oceans
Sign upLectures expand beyond science to include current topics as diverse as music, movies.EPS N82Introduction to Oceans
Sign upThe geology, physics, chemistry, and biology of the world oceans. The application of oceanographic sciences to human problems will be explored through special topics such as energy from the sea, marine pollution, food from the sea, and climate change.EPS 84Sophomore Seminar
Sign upSophomore seminars are small interactive courses offered by faculty members in departments all across the campus. Sophomore seminars offer opportunity for close, regular intellectual contact between faculty members and students in the crucial second year. The topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.EPS 88PyEarth: A Python Introduction to Earth Science
Sign upEarthquakes and El Ninos are examples of natural hazards in California. The course uses Python/Jupyter Notebook and real-world observations to introduce students to these and other Earth phenomena and their underlying physics. The students will learn how to access and visualize the data, extract signals, and make probability forecasts.EPS 100AMinerals: Their Constitution and Origin
Sign upIntroduction to structural, compositional, and physical properties of minerals, their analogs and related substances, their genesis in various geological and synthetic processes, and laboratory techniques to identify and investigate minerals. One field trip to selected mineral deposits and visits to laboratories.EPS 100BGenesis and Interpretation of Rocks
Sign upIntroduction to the principal geologic environments where rocks are formed and displayed. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes discussed in the context of global tectonics.EPS C100Communicating Ocean Science
Sign upFor undergraduates interested in improving their ability to communicate their scientific knowledge by teaching ocean science in elementary schools or science centers/aquariums. Thus, students will practice communicating.EPS 101Field Geology and Digital Mapping
Sign upGeological mapping, field observation, and problem-solving in the Berkeley hills and environs leading to original interpretation of geological processes and history from stratigraphic, structural, and lithological investigations. Training in digital field mapping, global positioning systems, and laser surveying. Interdisciplinary.EPS 102History and Evolution of Planet Earth
Sign upFormation and evolution of the earth. Nucleosynthesis; formation of the solar system; planetary accretion; dating the earth and solar system; formation of the core, mantle, oceans, and atmosphere; plate tectonics; heat transfer and internal dynamics; stratigraphic record of environment, and evolution; climate history and climate change.EPS 103Introduction to Aquatic and Marine Geochemistry
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Sign upLinear systems. Linear inverse problems, least squares; generalized inverse, resolution; Fourier series, integral transforms; time series analysis, spherical harmonics; partial differntial equations of geophysics; functions of a complex variable; probability and significance tests, maximum likelihood methods.EPS 108Geodynamics
Sign upBasic principles in studying the physical properties of earth materials and the dynamic processes of the earth. Examples are drawn from tectonics, mechanics of earthquakes, etc., to augment course material.EPS 109Computer Simulations with Jupyter Notebooks
Sign upIntroduction to modern computer simulation methods and their application to selected Earth and Planetary Science problems. In hands-on computer labs, students will learn about numerical algorithms, learn to program and modify provided programs, and display the solution graphically.EPS 113Biological Oceanography and Biogeochemistry
Sign upWe will survey the biological oceanography underlying geochemical transformations in the sea. These biological concepts will be the foundation for understanding geochemical shifts as the earth was.EPS 115Stratigraphy and Earth History
Sign upCollecting, analyzing, and presenting stratigraphic data; dating and correlating sedimentary rocks; recognizing ancient environments and reconstructing Earth history; seismic and sequence stratigraphy; event stratigraphy and neocatastrophism; applications of stratigraphy to climate change, petroleum geology, and archaeology.EPS 116Structural Geology and Tectonics
Sign upIntroduction to the geometry and mechanics of brittle and ductile geologic structures; their origins and genetic relation to stress fields and their use as kinematic indicators; case histories of selected regions to elucidate tectonic evolution in different plate tectonic settings. Several trips to observe geologic structures in.EPS 117Geomorphology
Sign upQuantitative examination of landforms, runoff generation, weathering, mechanics of soil erosion by water and wind, mass wasting, glacial and periglacial processes and hillslope evolution.EPS 118Advanced Field Course
Sign upAdvanced geological mapping, intensive field observation, and problem solving in the field areas selected by instructors. Includes preparation of final reports.EPS 119Geologic Field Studies
Sign upTwo to four weekend field trips to localities of geological interest.EPS 122Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors
Sign upcourse welcomes physics, computer science, engineering and applied maths majors.EPS 124Isotopic Geochemistry
Sign upAn overview of the use of natural isotopic variations to study earth, planetary, and environmental problems. The course begins with a short introduction to nuclear.EPS 125Stable Isotope Geochemistry
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to the principles of stable isotope geochemistry and the application of these principles to problems in Earth and planetary science. These principles will be applied.EPS C129Biometeorology
Sign upThis course describes how the physical environment (light, wind, temperature, humidity) of plants and soil affects the physiological status of plants and how plants affect their physical environment. Plant biometeorology instrumentation.EPS 130Strong Motion Seismology
Sign upGeneration of seismic waves. Synthetic accelerograms. Instrumentation to measure strong ground motion. Estimation of seismic motion at a site. Ground motion spectra. Influence of soils and geologic structures. Seismic risk mapping.EPS 131Geochemistry
Sign upChemical reactions in geological processes. Thermodynamic methods for predicting chemical equilibria in nature. Isotopic and chemical tracers of transport processes in the earth. Chemistry of the solid earth, oceans, and atmosphere.EPS 150Case Studies in Earth Systems
Sign upAnalysis and discussion of three research problems on the interactions of solid earth, hydrologic, chemical, and atmospheric processes. Emphasis is on the synthesis and application of the student's disciplinary knowledge to a new integrative problem in the earth sciences.EPS C162Planetary Astrophysics
Sign upPhysics of planetary systems, both solar and extra-solar. Star and planet formation, radioactive dating, small-body dynamics and interaction of radiation with matter, tides, planetary interiors, atmospheres, and magnetospheres. High-quality oral presentations may be required in addition to problem sets and a final exam.EPS C178Applied Geophysics
Sign upThe theory and practice of geophysical methods for determining the subsurface distribution of physical rock and soil properties.EPS C180Air Pollution
Sign upThis course is an introduction to air pollution and the chemistry of earth's atmosphere. We will focus on the fundamental natural processes controlling trace gas and aerosol concentrations in the atmosphere, and how anthropogenic activity has affected those processes at the local, regional, and global scales.EPS C181Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics
Sign upThis course examines the processes that determine the structure and circulation of the Earth's atmosphere. The approach is deductive rather than descriptive: to figure out the properties and behavior of the Earth's atmosphere based on the laws of physics and fluid dynamics.EPS C182Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Laboratory
Sign upFluid dynamics, radiative transfer, and the kinetics, spectroscopy, and measurement of atmospherically relevant species are explored through laboratory experiments, numerical simulations, and field observations.EPS C183Carbon Cycle Dynamics
Sign upThe focus is the (unsolved) puzzle of the contemporary carbon cycle.EPS 200Problems in Hydrogeology
Sign upCurrent problems in fluid flow, heat flow, and solute transport in the earth. Pressure- and thermal-driven flow, instability, convection, interaction between fluid flow and chemical reactions. Pore pressure; faulting and earthquakes; diagenesis; hydrocarbon migration and trapping; flow-associated mineralization; contaminant problems.EPS 203Introduction to Aquatic and Marine Geochemistry
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Sign upWave propagation in elastic solids; effects of anelasticity and anistropy; representation theorems; reflection and refraction; propagation in layered media; finite-difference and finite-element methods.EPS 207Laboratory in Observational Seismology
Sign upGroup problem solving of current seismological topics. Analysis, inversion, and numerical modeling of seismic waveform data to investigate questions regarding the physics of the earthquake source and seismic wave propagation. Application of current developments and techniques in seismological research.EPS 209Matlab Applications in Earth Science
Sign upIntroduction to Matlab programming with toolboxes. Applications come from Earth sciences and related fields including biology. Topics range from image processing, riverbed characterization, landslide risk analysis, signal processing, geospatial and seismic data analysis, and machine learning to parallel computation.EPS 210Exploration, Ore Petrology, and Geochemistry
Sign upOverview of geological, petrological, and geochemical analysis of ore forming processes including sedimentary, magmatic, hydrothermal, and geothermal resources. Geochemical rock buffers and hydrothermal phase equilibria. Exploration for earth materials for conventional and sustainable technologies including multiple.EPS 212Advanced Stratigraphy and Tectonics
Sign upEvolution of the earth in response to internal, surficial and extraterrestrial processes.EPS 214Igneous Petrology
Sign upThe composition, generation, and cooling of magmas to form igneous rocks. The physical and thermodynamic properties of silicate liquids.EPS 216Active Tectonics
Sign upThis course is a graduate course designed to introduce students in the earth sciences to the geology of earthquakes, including tectonic geomorphology, paleoseismology and the analysis and interpretation of geodetic measurements of active deformation.EPS 217Fluvial Geomorphology
Sign upApplication of fluid mechanics to sediment transport and development of river morphology. Form and process in river meanders, the pool-riffle sequence, aggradation, grade, and baselevel.EPS 220Advanced Concepts in Mineral Physics
Sign upA combined seminar and lecture course covering advanced topics related to mineral physics. The interface between geophysics with the other physical sciences is emphasized. Topics vary each semester.EPS 224Isotopic Geochemistry
Sign upAn overview of the use of natural isotopic variations to study earth, planetary, and environmental problems. The course begins with a short introduction to nuclear.EPS 225Topics in High-Pressure Research
Sign upAnalysis of current developments and techniques in experimental and theoretical high-pressure research, with applications in the physical sciences. Topics vary each semester.EPS 229Introduction to Climate Modeling
Sign upThis course emphasizes the fundamentals of the climate system via a hierarchy of climate models. Topics will include energy balance, numerical techniques, climate observations, atmospheric and oceanic circulation and heat transports, and parameterizations of eddy processes.EPS 230Radiation and Its Interactions with Climate
Sign upIntroduction to role of radiative processes in structure and evolution of the climate system.EPS 236Geological Fluid Mechanics
Sign upAn advanced course in the application of fluid mechanics in the earth sciences, with emphasis on the design and scaling of laboratory and numerical models. Principals of inviscid and viscous fluid flow; dynamic similarity; boundary layers; convection; instabilities; gravity currents; mixing and chaos; porous flow. Topics may.EPS C241Stable Isotope Ecology
Sign upCourse focuses on principles and applications of stable isotope chemistry as applied to the broad science of ecology. Lecture topics include principles of isotope behavior and chemistry, and isotope measurements in the context of terrestrial, aquatic, and marine ecological processes and problems.EPS C242Glaciology
Sign upA review of the mechanics of glacial systems, including formation of ice masses, glacial flow mechanisms, subglacial hydrology, temperature and heat transport, global flow, and response of ice sheets and glaciers. We will use this knowledge to examine glaciers as geomorphologic agents and as participants in climate change.EPS C249Solar System Astrophysics
Sign upThe physical foundations of planetary sciences. Topics include planetary interiors and surfaces, planetary atmospheres and magnetospheres, and smaller bodies in our solar system. The physical processes at work are developed in some detail, and an evolutionary picture for our solar system, and each class of objects, is developed.EPS 250Advanced Topics in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Sign upReview of recent literature and discussion of ongoing research at the interface between earth science and environmental science.EPS 251Carbon Cycle Dynamics
Sign upIn this course, we will focus on the (unsolved) puzzle of the contemporary carbon cycle.EPS 254Advanced Topics in Seismology and Geophysics
Sign upLectures on various topics representing current advances in seismology and geophysics, including local crustal and earthquake studies, regional tectonics, structure of the earth's mantle, and core and global dynamics.EPS 255Advanced Topics in Earth and Planetary Science
Sign upLectures on various topics representing current advances in all aspects of earth and planetary science.EPS 256Earthquake of the Week
Sign upEach week, the seismicity of the previous week, in California and worldwide, is reviewed. Tectonics of the region as well as source parameters and waveforms of interest are discussed and placed in the context of ongoing research in seismology.EPS 260Research in Earth Science
Sign upWeekly presentations to introduce new graduate students and senior undergraduates to current research conducted in the Department of Earth and Planetary Science.EPS 271Field Geology and Digital Mapping
Sign upGeological mapping, field observation, and problem solving in the Berkeley hills and environs leading to original interpretation of geological processes and history from stratigraphic, structural, and lithological investigations.EPS C276Seismic Hazard Analysis and Design Ground Motions
Sign upDeterministic and probabilistic approaches for seismic hazard analysis. Separation of uncertainty into aleatory variability and epistemic uncertainty. Discussion of seismic source and ground motion characterization and hazard computation.EPS C295ZEnergy Solutions: Carbon Capture and Sequestration
Sign upAfter a brief overview of the chemistry of carbon dioxide in the land, ocean, and atmosphere, the course will survey the capture and sequestration of CO2 from anthropogenic sources. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of materials synthesis and unit operation design, including the chemistry and engineering aspects of sequestration.
ESPM3 courses
ESPM 112Microbial Ecology
Sign upIntroduction to the ecology of microorganisms. Topics include the ecology and evolution of microbes and their relationship with each other and the environment. The role and function of microbes in several ecosystems is also discussed.ESPM C138Introduction to Comparative Virology
Sign upThis course will provide a comparative overview of virus life cycles and strategies viruses use to infect and replicate in hosts. We will discuss virus structure and classification and the molecular basis of viral reproduction, evolution, assembly, and virus-host interactions.ESPM 152Global Change Biology
Sign upThe course will focus on understanding how anthropogenic changes to the global environment (e.g., climate change, habitat destruction, global trade) impact organisms. We will evaluate responses to global change in a wide diversity of organisms (from microbes to mammals) and ecosystems (from arctic to temperate to tropical).
IB98 courses
IB 11California Natural History
Sign upAn introduction to the biomes, plants, and animals of California. The lectures will introduce natural history as the foundation of the sciences, with an overview of geology, paleontology, historical biology, botany, zoology, ecosystem ecology, and conservation biology.IB C13Origins: from the Big Bang to the Emergence of Humans
Sign upThis course will cover our modern scientific understanding of origins, from the Big Bang to the formation of planets like Earth, evolution by natural selection, the genetic basis of evolution, and the emergence of humans.g., philosophical, religious, and political). A major theme will be the scientific method.IB 31The Ecology and Evolution of Animal Behavior
Sign upPrinciples of evolution biology as they relate to animal behavior and behavioral ecology with broad coverage of animal groups. Special attention will be paid to the emerging discipline of behavioral ecology.IB 33Life During the Age of Dinosaurs
Sign upfossil vertebrate diversity; the major.IB N33Topics in Paleontology: The Age of Dinosaurs
Sign upOpen without prerequisite to all students and designed for those not specializing in paleontology. Evolution history, and ecology of the dinosaurs and their world, including the earliest mammals and birds.IB 35ACHuman Biological Variation
Sign upThis course addresses modern human biological variation from historical, comparative, evolutionary, biomedical, and cultural perspectives. It is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of comparative biology, evolutionary theory, and genetics.IB 37Topics in Paleontology: The Antecedents of Man
Sign upOpen without prerequisite toall students and designed for those not specializing in paleontology. Survey the evolution, ecology, and history of the primate order. Special emphasis will be given to primate origins, geographic distribution, and the evolution of the human lineage.IB 41Marine Mammals
Sign upA survey of marine mammal evolution, biology, behavior, ecology, and politics with a concentration on those species found in the North Pacific.IB 42Primate Biology
Sign upAn introduction to the order of mammals of which we are members. The niches of primates in modern ecosystems, their anatomical and behavorial specialization, and their role as indicator species in conservation. The mechanisms and variety of primate social organization compared with that of other animals.IB 43What Lives Inside Us? Microbiomes and Symbiosis
Sign upWe live in a microbial world, and the evolution of multicellular organisms has been intimately affected by microbes. Their influences range from mutualistic benefits to disease and represent a fundamental force that shapes plant and animal phenotypes and evolutionary trajectories.IB 51Origins and Evolution of Food Plants
Sign upThe course will review major groups of food plants from an evolutionary and historical perspective, by examining the origins from wild relatives to current distribution and varieties today. Examples will be reviewed from a diversity of crops from around the world, such as grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts and others (e.g.IB 87Introduction to Research Methods in Biology
Sign upThis course provides a functional understanding of hypothesis/data driven research and exposure to current approaches and methods in biological science. The lectures address foundational concepts of the scientific method, research ethics, scientific communication, and how to understand scientific literature. The course is geared.IB 88Leadership Communications for Biology Scholars
Sign upLeadership skills and abilities such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and resourcefulness are critical to academic, professional, and personal success. This course provides an understanding.IB 100BPrinciples of Biodiversity
Sign upIB C100Communicating Ocean Science
Sign upFor undergraduates interested in improving their ability to communicate their scientific knowledge by teaching ocean science in elementary schools or science centers/aquariums. Thus, students will practice communicating.IB 101Introduction to Scientific Writing
Sign upThis course will introduce students to concepts and techniques for effective communication of scientific findings, both within the scientific community and to the general public. Students can expect to gain a sense of confidence in writing.IB 102LFIntroduction to California Plant Life with Laboratory
Sign upThe relationship of the main plant groups and the plant communities of California to climate, soils, vegetation, geological and recent history, and conservation.IB 103LFInvertebrate Zoology with Laboratory
Sign upIntroductory survey of the biology of invertebrates, stressing comparative functional morphology, phylogeny, natural history, and aspects of physiology and development. Laboratory study of invertebrate diversity and functional morphology, and field study of the natural history of local marine invertebrates.IB 104LFNatural History of the Vertebrates with Laboratory
Sign upBiology of the vertebrates, exclusive of fish. Laboratory and field study of local vertebrates exclusive of fish.IB C105Natural History Museums and Biodiversity Science
Sign upThe final third of the course will involve.IB 106APhysical and Chemical Environment of the Ocean
Sign upThe biological implications of marine physics and chemistry. History and properties of seawater. Geophysical fluids. Currents and circulations. Deep sea. Waves, tides, and bottom boundary layers. The coastal ocean; estuaries. Air/sea interaction. Mixing. Formation of water masses. Modeling biological and geochemical processes.IB C107LPrinciples of Plant Morphology with Laboratory
Sign upAn analysis of the structural diversity of land plants plants with emphasis on the developmental mechanisms responsible for this variation in morphology and the significance of this diversity in relation to adaptation and evolution.IB 108Marine Biology
Sign upThis course will focus on the interactions among marine organisms and on their relationship to the environment. Topics will include an overview of marine organisms, functioning of marine ecosystems, anthropogenic impacts, and conservation.IB C109Evolution and Ecology of Development
Sign upFrom the seahorse’s body to the venus flytrap’s jaws to the human brain, nature abounds with amazing adaptations. This interdisciplinary course explores how and why such biodiversity evolves as well as what limits diversity.IB C110LBiology of Fungi with Laboratory
Sign upSelected aspects of fungi: their structure, reproduction, physiology, ecology, genetics and evolution; their role in plant disease, human welfare, and industry. Offered even fall semesters.IB 112Horticultural Methods in the Botanical Garden
Sign upAn introduction to horticultural techniques utilizing the diverse collections of the University Botanical Garden.IB 113LPaleobiological Perspectives on Ecology and Evolution
Sign upIB 114Infectious Disease Dynamics
Sign upMany of the challenges of managing infectious disease are essentially ecological and evolutionary problems. Disease follows the rules of species interactions as it spreads through host populations while resistance to antibiotics occurs through the rules of evolutionary biology.IB 115Introduction to Systems in Biology and Medicine
Sign upThis course is aimed at students wishing to understand the general principles of how biological systems operate. Topics include feedback regulation; competition and cooperation; genetic switches and circuits; random processes; chaos; mechanisms for error correction; and the properties of networks. Students will learn to.IB 116LMedical Parasitology
Sign upThis course includes the biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of various medically important parasitic infections.IB 117Medical Ethnobotany
Sign upBiological diversity and ethno-linguistic diversity sustain traditional botanical medicine systems of the world.IB 117LFMedical Ethnobotany Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory will focus on studying medicinal plants from the major ecosystems and geographical regions of the world. Students will learn common names, scientific names, plant families, field identification, habitats, and ethnomedical uses of medicinal plants.IB 118Organismal Microbiomes and Host-Pathogen Interactions
Sign upWe live in a microbial world, and microbes have shaped (and continue to shape) plant and animal physiology and evolution through a myriad of contributions – from mutualistic benefits to disease. Through lectures and discussions,.IB 119Evaluating Scientific Evidence in Medicine
Sign upA course in critical analysis of medical reports and studies using recent controversial topics in medicine. Course will focus on information gathering, hypothesis testing, evaluating study design, methodological problems, mechanisms of bias, interpretation of results, statistics, and attribution of causation.IB 120Introduction to Quantitative Methods In Biology
Sign upThis course provides a fast-paced introduction to a variety of quantitative methods used in biology and their mathematical underpinnings.IB 123ALExercise and Environmental Physiology with Laboratory
Sign upDiscussion of how chemical energy is captured within cells and how potential chemical energy is converted to muscular work. Energetics, direct and indirect calorimetry, pathways of carbon flow in exercise, ventilation, circulation, skeletal muscle fiber types.IB C125LIntroduction to the Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement
Sign upBasic biomechanical and anatomical concepts of human movement and their application to fundamental movement patterns, exercise, and sport skills.IB 127LMotor Control with Laboratory
Sign upNeural control of movement in humans and other animals. In laboratories, students learn theory and motor physiology hands-on, and design and perform independent.IB 128Sports Medicine
Sign upIB C129LHuman Physiological Assessment
Sign upPrinciples and theories of human physiological assessment in relation to physical activity and conditioning. Performance of laboratory procedures in the measurement and interpretation of physiological fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, musculoskeletal fitness).IB 130LComparative Vertebrate Anatomy & Functional Morphology
Sign upThis course is an in-depth look at the biology of form and function. We will examine anatomy and compare features among fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals (including humans) to understand how structures develop, how they have evolved, and how they interact with one another to allow animals to live in a variety of environments.IB 131General Human Anatomy
Sign upThe functional anatomy of the human body as revealed by gross and microscopic examination. Designed to be taken concurrently with 131L.IB 131AApplied Anatomy
Sign upA series of 15 lectures by former students of 131 who have become successful physicians and surgeons. The purpose is to provide the practical applications of anatomy, e.g., plastic surgeons, neurosurgeons, vascular surgeons, pathologists, etc.IB 131LGeneral Human Anatomy Laboratory
Sign upPrepared human dissections, models, and microscopic slides.IB 132Survey of Human Physiology
Sign upMechanisms by which key physiological priorities are maintained in healthy humans. From a basis in elementary theories of information and control, we develop an understanding of homeostasis of cellular composition, structure, and energy metabolism.IB 132LMammalian Physiology Laboratory
Sign upIn the laboratory component of IB132, students gain hands-on experience measuring physiological parameters, interpreting physiological data, designing experiments, and communicating ideas in writing and orally.IB 133Anatomy Enrichment Program
Sign upThe purpose of the course is for University students to teach human anatomy to grades K-7 in the public schools. The UCB students work in groups of 2-3 to plan their presentations of the systems of the body and then enter the school rooms to teach what they have learned in 131.IB 134LPractical Genomics
Sign upGenome sequencing and analyses have transformed biology over the past two decades. This course provides a hands-on introduction to the world of computational biology and bioinformatics. Students will master practical bioinformatics skills and then take on their own scientific.IB 135The Mechanics of Organisms
Sign upOrganism design in terms of mechanical principles; basics of fluid and solid mechanics with examples of their biological implications, stressing the dependence of mechanical behavior and locomotion on the structure of molecules, tissues, structural elements, whole organisms, and habitats.IB C135LLaboratory in the Mechanics of Organisms
Sign upIntroduction to laboratory and field study of the biomechanics of animals and plants using fundamental biomechanical techniques and equipment. The laboratories emphasize sampling methodology, experimental design.IB 136The Biology of Sex
Sign upThe ability to reproduce is a defining characteristic of life, and of great interest to biologists as well as humanity in general. The course will consist of two lectures.IB 137Human Endocrinology
Sign upCourse will address the role of hormones in physiology with a focus on humans. Regulation of hormone secretion and mechanisms of hormone action will be discussed. Physiological processes to be addressed include reproduction, metabolism, water balance, growth, fetal development. Experimental and clinical aspects will be addressed.IB 138Comparative Endocrinology
Sign upThe primary goal of this course is to provide students with a broad understanding of the evolution of hormonal systems. A comparative approach allows us to envisage how the complex mammalian endocrine system presumably evolved from that of more primitive vertebrates. In addition, students will gain.IB 139The Neurobiology of Stress
Sign upThis course is designed to be an interdisciplinary course. It will adopt a broad-based approach to explore the concepts of stress, health, and disease, with a particular focus on current primary literature. We will analyze.IB 140Biology of Human Reproduction
Sign upCourse focuses on biological and cultural aspects of human reproduction including conception, embryology, pregnancy, labor, delivery, lactation, infant/child development, puberty, and reproductive aging. This includes study of factors that diminish and factors that enhance fertility, reproduction, and maternal-child health.IB 141Human Genetics
Sign upPrinciples of inheritance, especially as applied to human traits, including molecular aspects of genetics, the genetic constitutions of populations, and questions of heredity/environment.IB C142LIntroduction to Human Osteology
Sign upAn intensive study of the human skeleton, reconstruction of individual and population characteristics, emphasizing methodology and analysis of human populations from archaeological and paleontological contexts, taphonomy, and paleopathology.IB C143ABiological Clocks: Physiology and Behavior
Sign upA consideration of the biological clocks that generate daily, lunar, seasonal and annual rhythms in various animals including people.IB C143BHormones and Behavior
Sign upThis course provides a comprehensive overview of behavorial endocrinology beginning with hormone production and actions on target issues and continuing with an exploration of a variety of behaviors and their hormonal regulation/consequences.IB C144Animal Behavior
Sign upAn introduction to comparative animal behavior and behavioral physiology in an evolutionary context, including but not limited to analysis of behavior, genetics and development, learning, aggression, reproduction, adaptiveness, and physiological substrates.IB C145Animal Communication
Sign upCommunication is central to the lives of most, if not all animals. How and why animals communicate is thus central to understanding the ecology, behavior, neurobiology, and evolution of animal systems.IB 146LFBehavioral Ecology with Laboratory
Sign upAn in-depth examination of the ecological and evolutionary bases for behavioral diversity. Topics covered include behavior as an adaptive response, sexual selection, animal mating systems, group living, and cooperative and competitive interactions. Hands-on laboratory training in the methods of experimental.IB C147Neuroethology: Complex Animal Behaviors and Brains
Sign upNeuroethologists study neural systems by combining behavior and neuroscience to understand the neural mechanism that have evolved in various animals to solve particular problems encountered in their environmental niches. In this course, you will learn important concepts in ethology.IB 148Comparative Animal Physiology
Sign upComparative study of physiological systems among animal phyla. General physiological principles will be illustrated by examining variation in neural, muscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and osmoregulatory systems. Students will read original literature and give a group presentation in a symposium.IB 150Evolutionary Environmental Physiology
Sign upEvolutionary physiology studies how physiological traits arise and are modified during adaptation to the environment. This course consists.IB 151Plant Physiological Ecology
Sign upThis course focuses on a survey of physiological approaches to understanding plant-environment interactions from the functional perspective.IB 151LPlant Physiological Ecology Laboratory
Sign upThe laboratory is focused on instructing you on observational and experimental approaches and methods used in plant physiological ecology. Students are introduced to a wide range of techniques and will make measurements on different plant species growing in the field or greenhouse (weeks 1-7).IB 152Environmental Toxicology
Sign upThe environmental fate and effect of toxic substances from human activities, with emphasis on aquatic systems, including their biological effects from the molecular to the community level. Course will review pollutant types, principal sources, impacts on aquatic organisms, monitoring approaches, and regulatory issues.IB C153Ecology
Sign upThe class will specifically cover principles of population ecology, illustrated with examples from marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. It will consider the roles of physical.IB 154Plant Ecology
Sign upAn introduction to ecology of plants, covering individuals, populations, communities, and global processes. Topics include: form and function, population ecology, life histories, community structure and dynamics, disturbance and succession, diversity and global change.IB 154LPlant Ecology Laboratory
Sign upField and laboratory class in plant ecology. Laboratory exercises covering plant functional morphology, dispersal ecology, spatial dispersion in plant populations, environmental gradients and plant distributions, population dynamics simulations, and restoration ecology. Small-group independents projects, with write-ups and presentations.IB C155Holocene Paleoecology: How Humans Changed the Earth
Sign upSince the end of the Pleistocene and especially with the development of agriculturally based societies humans have had cumulative and often irreversible impacts on natural landscapes and biotic resources worldwide. This course uses a multi-disciplinary approach, drawing upon methods and data from archaeology.IB C156Principles of Conservation Biology
Sign upA survey of the principles and practices of conservation biology. Factors that affect the creation, destruction, and distribution of biological diversity at the level of the gene, species, and ecosystem are examined.IB 157LFEcosystems of California
Sign upThe ecosystems of California are studied from both an ecological and historical biogeographical perspective with a focus on terrestrial plant communities. Students learn how to identify about 150 species of native plants (mostly trees, but also other dominant plants from the non-forest biomes).IB 158LFBiology and Geomorphology of Tropical Islands
Sign upNatural history and evolutionary biology of island terrestrial and freshwater organisms, and of marine organisms in the coral reef and lagoon systems will be studied, and the geomorphology of volcanic islands, coral reefs, and reef islands will be discussed.IB 159The Living Planet: Impact of the Biosphere on the Earth System
Sign upEarth is a complex dynamic system. Interplay between its components (solid earth, oceans, and atmosphere) governs conditions on the planet's outside that we and other biota inhabit. In turn, life asserts a vast influence on the abiotic components; in fact, the biosphere itself is a crucial system component.g.IB 160Evolution
Sign upAn analysis of the patterns and processes of organic evolution. History and philosophy of evolutionary thought; the different lines of evidence and fields of inquiry that bear on the understanding of evolution.IB 161Population and Evolutionary Genetics
Sign upPopulation genetics provides the theoretical foundation for modern evolutionary thinking. It also provides a basis for understanding genetic variation within populations.IB 162Ecological Genetics
Sign upThis course integrates ecology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. Case studies are used to examine evolutionary.IB 163Molecular and Genomic Evolution
Sign upThis course will introduce undergraduates to the study of evolution using molecular and genomic methods.IB 164Human Genetics and Genomics
Sign upThis course will introduce students to basic principles of genetics, including transmissions genetics, gene regulation, pedigree analysis, genetic mapping, population genetics, and the principles of molecular evolution.IB C166Biogeography
Sign upThe course will provide a historical background for the field of biogeography and the ecological foundations needed to understand the distribution and abundance of species and their changes over time.IB 167Evolution and Earth History: From Genes to Fossils
Sign upThe diversity of life is the product of evolutionary changes. This course will integrate fossil and molecular data to consider some of the outstanding questions in the study of evolution.IB 168LPlants: Diversity and Evolution
Sign upPlants form the foundation of terrestrial life, are critical for human civilization, and exhibit an extraordinary variety of “behaviours”, forms, and functions. This courses introduces the global diversity of land plants and their evolution.IB 169Evolutionary Medicine
Sign upThis course explores the ways that evolutionary theory, natural selection, drift, genetics, and epigenetics can illuminate our understanding of human health and disease. The course begins with an overview of primate and hominid evolution and human genetic variation.IB 170LFMethods in Population and Community Ecology
Sign upThis course is a hands-on introduction to common research methods in population and community ecology. Each method and its application are first presented in a lecture session, illustrated with published examples. The course focuses on sampling methods, experimental designs, and statistical analyses used to investigate.IB C171Freshwater Ecology
Sign upLakes, rivers, wetlands, and estuaries are biologically rich, dynamic, and among the most vital and the most vulnerable of Earth’s ecosystems. Lectures will introduce general topics including the natural history of freshwater biota and habitats, ecological interactions, and ecosystem linkages and dynamics.IB 172Coevolution: From Genes to Ecosystems
Sign upThe biological world is shaped by interactions among species. These inter-specific interactions, such as between predators and prey, plants and pollinators, or hosts and pathogens, have led to an impressive array of adaptations, helping to explain the incredible organismal and genetic diversity on Earth.IB 173LFMammalogy with Laboratory
Sign upAn advanced course in the biology of mammals. Topics covered include elements of modern mammalian biology such as morphology, physiology, ecology, and behavior. For all topics, the traits that define mammals are emphasized, as is the variation on these themes evident within modern mammalian lineages.IB 174LFOrnithology with Laboratory
Sign upAn advanced course in the biology of birds. Laboratory: an introduction to the diversity, morphology, and general ecology of birds of the world.IB 175LFHerpetology with Laboratory
Sign upLectures will introduce students to the diversity of amphibians and reptiles on a world-wide basis, with an emphasis on systematics, ecology, morphology, and life history. Laboratories will teach students the diagnostic characteristics and some functional attributes of amphibians and reptiles on a world-wide basis.IB C176LFish Ecology
Sign upIntroduction to fish ecology, with particular emphasis on the identification and ecology of California's inland fishes. This course will expose students to the diversity of fishes found in California, emphasizing the physical (e.g., temperature, flow), biotic (e.g., predation, competition), and human-related (e.g.IB 178Plant-Animal Interactions
Sign upThis course will present a broad overview of the diverse interactions between plants and animals, including antagonistic and mutualistic interactions as well as interactions involving multiple species and across trophic levels. It will emphasize macro-level interactions in various ecosystems.IB 181LPaleobotany - The 500-Million Year History of a Greening Planet
Sign upthe.IB 183LEvolution of the Vertebrates with Laboratory
Sign upIntroduction to vertebrate paleontology, focusing on the history and phylogeny of vertebrates ranging from fishes to humans. Emphasis: evolution, taxonomy, functional morphology, faunas through time, problems in vertebrate history, including diversity through time and extinction.IB 184LMorphology of the Vertebrate Skeleton with Laboratory
Sign upLectures on comparative osteology of vertebrates, with emphasis on selected groups of terrestrial vertebrates considered in paleoecological, paleoclimatological, and biostratigraphic analyses. Laboratory: comparative osteology of vertebrates, with emphasis on selected groups of vertebrates.IB C185LHuman Paleontology
Sign upOrigin and relationships of the extinct forms of mankind.IB C187Human Biogeography of the Pacific
Sign upThis course examines the history of human dispersal across Oceania from the perspectives of biogeography and evolutionary ecology. H. sapiens faced problems of dispersal, colonization, and extinction, and adapted in a variety of ways to the diversity of insular ecosystems. This course also explores the impacts of human.
MATH112 courses
MATH 1ACalculus
Sign upThis course is intended for STEM majors. An introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, with applications and an introduction to transcendental functions.MATH 1BCalculus
Sign upContinuation of 1A. Techniques of integration; applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series. First-order ordinary differential equations. Second-order ordinary differential equations; oscillation and damping; series solutions of ordinary differential equations.MATH H1BHonors Calculus
Sign upHonors version of 1B. Continuation of 1A. Techniques of integration; applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series. First-order ordinary differential equations. Second-order ordinary differential equations; oscillation and damping; series solutions of ordinary differential equations.MATH N1ACalculus
Sign upThis sequence is intended for majors in engineering and the physical sciences. An introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, with applications and an introduction to transcendental functions.MATH N1BCalculus
Sign upContinuation of 1A. Techniques of integration; applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series. First-order ordinary differential equations. Second-order ordinary differential equations; oscillation and damping; series solutions of ordinary differential equations.MATH 10AMethods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
Sign upThe sequence Math 10A, Math 10B is intended for majors in the life sciences. Introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, ordinary differential equations, and matrix algebra and systems of linear equations.MATH 10BMethods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
Sign upThe sequence Math 10A, Math 10B is intended for majors in the life sciences. Elementary combinatorics and discrete and continuous probability theory. Representation of data, statistical models and testing. Sequences and applications of linear algebra.MATH N10AMethods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
Sign upThe sequence Math 10A, Math 10B is intended for majors in the life sciences. Introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, ordinary differential equations, and matrix algebra and systems of linear equations.MATH N10BMethods of Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, and Combinatorics
Sign upThe sequence Math 10A, Math 10B is intended for majors in the life sciences. Elementary combinatorics and discrete and continuous probability theory. Representation of data, statistical models and testing. Sequences and applications of linear algebra.MATH 16AAnalytic Geometry and Calculus
Sign upCalculus of one variable; derivatives, definite integrals and applications, maxima and minima, and applications of the exponential and logarithmic functions. This course is intended for business and social science majors. (See also the Math 1 sequence.).MATH 16BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus
Sign upContinuation of 16A. Application of integration of economics and life sciences. Differential equations. Functions of many variables. Partial derivatives, constrained and unconstrained optimization.MATH N16AAnalytic Geometry and Calculus
Sign upThis sequence is intended for majors in the life and social sciences. Calculus of one variable; derivatives, definite integrals and applications, maxima and minima, and applications of the exponential and logarithmic functions.MATH N16BAnalytic Geometry and Calculus
Sign upContinuation of 16A. Application of integration of economics and life sciences. Differential equations. Functions of many variables. Partial derivatives, constrained and unconstrained optimization.MATH 32Precalculus
Sign upPolynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Complex numbers, fundamental theorem of algebra, mathematical induction, binomial theorem, series, and sequences.MATH N32Precalculus
Sign upPolynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry and trigonometric functions. Complex numbers, fundamental theorem of algebra, mathematical induction, binomial theorem, series, and sequences.MATH 51Calculus I
Sign upThis sequence is intended for majors in engineering and the physical sciences. An introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable, with applications and an introduction to transcendental functions.MATH 52Calculus II
Sign upContinuation of Math 51 (formerly 1A) Techniques of integration; applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series. First-order ordinary differential equations. Second-order linear ordinary differential equations.MATH 53Multivariable Calculus
Sign upParametric equations and polar coordinates. Vectors in 2- and 3-dimensional Euclidean spaces. Partial derivatives. Multiple integrals. Vector calculus. Theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.MATH H53Honors Multivariable Calculus
Sign upHonors version of 53. Parametric equations and polar coordinates. Vectors in 2- and 3-dimensional Euclidean spaces. Partial derivatives. Multiple integrals. Vector calculus. Theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.MATH N53Multivariable Calculus
Sign upParametric equations and polar coordinates. Vectors in 2- and 3-dimensional Euclidean spaces. Partial derivatives. Multiple integrals. Vector calculus. Theorems of Green, Gauss, and Stokes.MATH 54Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Sign upBasic linear algebra; matrix arithmetic and determinants. Vector spaces; inner product spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; orthogonality, symmetric matrices. Linear second-order differential equations; first-order systems with constant coefficients. Fourier series.MATH H54Honors Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Sign upHonors version of 54. Basic linear algebra: matrix arithmetic and determinants. Vectors spaces; inner product spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; linear transformations. Homogeneous ordinary differential equations; first-order differential equations with constant coefficients. Fourier series and partial differential equations.MATH N54Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Sign upBasic linear algebra; matrix arithmetic and determinants. Vector spaces; inner product spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; orthogonality, symmetric matrices. Linear second-order differential equations; first-order systems with constant coefficients. Fourier series.MATH 55Discrete Mathematics
Sign upLogic, mathematical induction sets, relations, and functions. Introduction to graphs, elementary number theory, combinatorics, algebraic structures, and discrete probability theory.MATH N55Discrete Mathematics
Sign upLogic, mathematical induction sets, relations, and functions. Introduction to graphs, elementary number theory, combinatorics, algebraic structures, and discrete probability theory.MATH 74Transition to Upper Division Mathematics
Sign upThe course will focus on reading and understanding mathematical proofs. It will emphasize precise thinking and the presentation of mathematical results, both orally and in written form. The course is intended for students who are considering majoring in mathematics but wish additional training.MATH 96College Algebra
Sign upElements of college algebra. Designed for students who do not meet the prerequisites for 32. Offered through the Student Learning Center.MATH C103Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Sign upSelected topics illustrating the application of mathematics to economic theory. This course is intended for upper-division students in Mathematics, Statistics, the Physical Sciences, and Engineering, and for economics majors with adequate mathematical preparation. No economic background is required.MATH 104Introduction to Analysis
Sign upThe real number system. Sequences, limits, and continuous functions in R and R. The concept of a metric space. Uniform convergence, interchange of limit operations. Infinite series. Mean value theorem and applications. The Riemann integral.MATH H104Honors Introduction to Analysis
Sign upHonors section corresponding to 104. Recommended for students who enjoy mathematics and are good at it. Greater emphasis on theory and challenging problems.MATH 105Second Course in Analysis
Sign upDifferential calculus in Rn: the derivative as a linear map; the chain rule; inverse and implicit function theorems. Lebesgue integration on the line; comparison of Lebesgue and Riemann integrals. Convergence theorems. Fourier series, L2 theory. Fubini's theorem, change of variable.MATH 106Mathematical Probability Theory
Sign upA rigorous development of the basics of modern probability theory based on a self-contained treatment of measure theory.MATH 110Linear Algebra
Sign upMatrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, inner products, determinants. Eigenvectors. QR factorization. Quadratic forms and Rayleigh's principle. Jordan canonical form, applications. Linear functionals.MATH H110Honors Linear Algebra
Sign upHonors section corresponding to course 110 for exceptional students with strong mathematical inclination and motivation. Emphasis is on rigor, depth, and hard problems.MATH 113Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Sign upSets and relations. The integers, congruences, and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic. Groups and their factor groups. Commutative rings, ideals, and quotient fields. The theory of polynomials: Euclidean algorithm and unique factorizations. The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Fields and field extensions.MATH H113Honors Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Sign upHonors section corresponding to 113. Recommended for students who enjoy mathematics and are willing to work hard in order to understand the beauty of mathematics and its hidden patterns and structures. Greater emphasis on theory and challenging problems.MATH 114Second Course in Abstract Algebra
Sign upFurther topics on groups, rings, and fields not covered in Math 113.MATH 115Introduction to Number Theory
Sign upDivisibility, congruences, numerical functions, theory of primes. Topics selected: Diophantine analysis, continued fractions, partitions, quadratic fields, asymptotic distributions, additive problems.MATH 116Cryptography
Sign upConstruction and analysis of simple cryptosystems, public key cryptography, RSA, signature schemes, key distribution, hash functions, elliptic curves, and applications.MATH 118Fourier Analysis, Wavelets, and Signal Processing
Sign upIntroduction to signal processing including Fourier analysis and wavelets. Theory, algorithms, and applications to one-dimensional signals and multidimensional images.MATH 121AMathematical Tools for the Physical Sciences
Sign upIntended for students in the physical sciences who are not planning to take more advanced mathematics courses. Rapid review of series and partial differentiation, complex variables and analytic functions, integral transforms, calculus of variations.MATH 121BMathematical Tools for the Physical Sciences
Sign upIntended for students in the physical sciences who are not planning to take more advanced mathematics courses. Special functions, series solutions of ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations arising in mathematical physics, probability theory.MATH 123Ordinary Differential Equations
Sign upExistence and uniqueness of solutions, linear systems, regular singular points. Other topics selected from analytic systems, autonomous systems, Sturm-Liouville Theory.MATH 124Programming for Mathematical Applications
Sign upAn introduction to computer programming with a focus on the solution of mathematical and scientific problems. Basic programming concepts such as variables, statements, loops, branches, functions, data types, and object orientation. Examples from a wide range of mathematical applications such as evaluation of complex algebraic.MATH 125AMathematical Logic
Sign upSentential and quantificational logic. Formal grammar, semantical interpretation, formal deduction, and their interrelation. Applications to formalized mathematical theories. Selected topics from model theory or proof theory.MATH 126Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Sign upWaves and diffusion, initial value problems for hyperbolic and parabolic equations, boundary value problems for elliptic equations, Green's functions, maximum principles, a priori bounds, Fourier transform.MATH 127Mathematical and Computational Methods in Molecular Biology
Sign upIntroduction to mathematical and computational problems arising in the context of molecular biology. Theory and applications of combinatorics, probability, statistics, geometry, and topology to problems ranging from sequence determination to structure analysis.MATH 128ANumerical Analysis
Sign upProgramming for numerical calculations, round-off error, approximation and interpolation, numerical quadrature, and solution of ordinary differential equations. Practice on the computer.MATH 128BNumerical Analysis
Sign upIterative solution of systems of nonlinear equations, evaluation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices, applications to simple partial differential equations. Practice on the computer.MATH 130Groups and Geometries
Sign upIsometries of Euclidean space. The Platonic solids and their symmetries. Crystallographic groups. Projective geometry. Hyperbolic geometry.MATH 135Introduction to the Theory of Sets
Sign upSet-theoretical paradoxes and means of avoiding them. Sets, relations, functions, order and well-order. Proof by transfinite induction and definitions by transfinite recursion. Cardinal and ordinal numbers and their arithmetic. Construction of the real numbers. Axiom of choice and its consequences.MATH 136Incompleteness and Undecidability
Sign upFunctions computable by algorithm, Turing machines, Church's thesis. Unsolvability of the halting problem, Rice's theorem. Recursively enumerable sets, creative sets, many-one reductions. Self-referential programs. Godel's incompleteness theorems, undecidability of validity, decidable and undecidable theories.MATH 140Metric Differential Geometry
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Sign upThe topology of one and two dimensional spaces: manifolds and triangulation, classification of surfaces, Euler characteristic, fundamental groups, plus further topics at the discretion of the instructor.MATH 143Elementary Algebraic Geometry
Sign upIntroduction to basic commutative algebra, algebraic geometry, and computational techniques. Main focus on curves, surfaces and Grassmannian varieties.MATH 151Mathematics of the Secondary School Curriculum I
Sign upTheory of rational numbers based on the number line, the Euclidean algorithm and fractions in lowest terms. The concepts of congruence and similarity, equation of a line, functions, and quadratic functions.MATH 152Mathematics of the Secondary School Curriculum II
Sign upComplex numbers and Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, roots and factorizations of polynomials, Euclidean geometry and axiomatic systems, basic trigonometry.MATH 160History of Mathematics
Sign upHistory of algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, and calculus from ancient times through the seventeenth century and selected topics from more recent mathematical history.MATH 170Mathematical Methods for Optimization
Sign upLinear programming and a selection of topics from among the following: matrix games, integer programming, semidefinite programming, nonlinear programming, convex analysis and geometry, polyhedral geometry, the calculus of variations, and control theory.MATH 172Combinatorics
Sign upBasic combinatorial principles, graphs, partially ordered sets, generating functions, asymptotic methods, combinatorics of permutations and partitions, designs and codes. Additional topics at the discretion of the instructor.MATH 185Introduction to Complex Analysis
Sign upAnalytic functions of a complex variable. Cauchy's integral theorem, power series, Laurent series, singularities of analytic functions, the residue theorem with application to definite integrals. Some additional topics such as conformal mapping.MATH H185Honors Introduction to Complex Analysis
Sign upHonors section corresponding to Math 185 for exceptional students with strong mathematical inclination and motivation. Emphasis is on rigor, depth, and hard problems.MATH 202AIntroduction to Topology and Analysis
Sign upMetric spaces and general topological spaces. Compactness and connectedness. Characterization of compact metric spaces. Theorems of Tychonoff, Urysohn, Tietze. Complete spaces and the Baire category theorem. Function spaces; Arzela-Ascoli and Stone-Weierstrass theorems. Partitions of unity. Introduction to measure and integration.MATH 202BIntroduction to Topology and Analysis
Sign upMeasure and integration. Product measures and Fubini-type theorems. Signed measures; Hahn and Jordan decompositions. Radon-Nikodym theorem. Integration on the line and in Rn. Differentiation of the integral. Hausdorff measures. Fourier transform. Introduction to linear topological spaces, Banach spaces and Hilbert spaces.MATH 204Ordinary Differential Equations
Sign upRigorous theory of ordinary differential equations. Fundamental existence theorems for initial and boundary value problems, variational equilibria, periodic coefficients and Floquet Theory, Green's functions, eigenvalue problems, Sturm-Liouville theory, phase plane analysis, Poincare-Bendixon Theorem, bifurcation, chaos.MATH 205Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable
Sign upNormal families. Riemann Mapping Theorem. Picard's theorem and related theorems. Multiple-valued analytic functions and Riemann surfaces.MATH 206Banach Algebras and Spectral Theory
Sign upBanach algebras. Spectrum of a Banach algebra element. Gelfand theory of commutative Banach algebras. Analytic functional calculus. Hilbert space operators. C*-algebras of operators. Commutative C*-algebras. Riesz theory of compact operators. Hilbert-Schmidt operators. Fredholm operators. The.MATH 208C*-algebras
Sign upBasic theory of C*-algebras. Positivity, spectrum, GNS construction. Group C*-algebras and connection with group representations. Additional topics, for example, C*-dynamical systems, K-theory.MATH 209Von Neumann Algebras
Sign upBasic theory of von Neumann algebras. Density theorems, topologies and normal maps, traces, comparison of projections, type classification, examples of factors. Additional topics, for example, Tomita Takasaki theory, subfactors, group actions, and noncommutative probability.MATH 212Several Complex Variables
Sign upPower series developments, domains of holomorphy, Hartogs' phenomenon, pseudo convexity and plurisubharmonicity. The remainder of the course may treat either sheaf cohomology and Stein manifolds, or the theory of analytic subvarieties and spaces.MATH 214Differential Topology
Sign upThis is an introduction to abstract differential topology based on rigorous mathematical proofs. The topics include Smooth manifolds and maps, tangent and normal bundles. Sard's theorem and transversality, Whitney embedding theorem. differential forms, Stokes' theorem, Frobenius theorem. Basic degree theory.MATH 215AAlgebraic Topology
Sign upFundamental group and covering spaces, simplicial and singular homology theory with applications, cohomology theory, duality theorem. Homotopy theory, fibrations, relations between homotopy and homology, obstruction theory, and topics from spectral sequences, cohomology operations, and characteristic classes. Sequence begins fall.MATH 215BAlgebraic Topology
Sign upFundamental group and covering spaces, simplicial and singular homology theory with applications, cohomology theory, duality theorem. Homotopy theory, fibrations, relations between homotopy and homology, obstruction theory, and topics from spectral sequences, cohomology operations, and characteristic classes. Sequence begins fall.MATH C218AProbability Theory
Sign upThe course is designed as a sequence with Statistics C205B/Mathematics C218B with the following combined syllabus. Measure theory concepts needed for probability. Expection, distributions. Laws of large numbers and central limit theorems for independent random variables. Characteristic function methods. Markov chains.MATH C218BProbability Theory
Sign upThe course is designed as a sequence with with Statistics C205A/Mathematics C218A with the following combined syllabus. Measure theory concepts needed for probability. Expection, distributions. Laws of large numbers and central limit theorems for independent random variables. Characteristic function methods. Markov chains.MATH 219Dynamical Systems
Sign upDiffeomorphisms and flows on manifolds. Ergodic theory. Stable manifolds, generic properties, structural stability. Additional topics selected by the instructor.MATH 220Introduction to Probabilistic Methods in Mathematics and the Sciences
Sign upBrownian motion, Langevin and Fokker-Planck equations, path integrals and Feynman diagrams, time series, an introduction to statistical mechanics, Monte Carlo methods, selected applications.MATH 221Advanced Matrix Computations
Sign upDirect solution of linear systems, including large sparse systems: error bounds, iteration methods, least square approximation, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices, nonlinear equations, and minimization of functions.MATH 222APartial Differential Equations
Sign upThe theory of boundary value and initial value problems for partial differential equations, with emphasis on nonlinear equations. Laplace's equation, heat equation, wave equation, nonlinear first-order equations, conservation laws, Hamilton-Jacobi equations, Fourier transform, Sobolev spaces.MATH 222BPartial Differential Equations
Sign upThe theory of boundary value and initial value problems for partial differential equations, with emphasis on nonlinear equations. Second-order elliptic equations, parabolic and hyperbolic equations, calculus of variations methods, additional topics selected by instructor.MATH 224AMathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences
Sign upIntroduction to the theory of distributions. Fourier and Laplace transforms. Partial differential equations. Green's function. Operator theory, with applications to eigenfunction expansions, perturbation theory and linear and non-linear waves. Sequence begins fall.MATH 224BMathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences
Sign upIntroduction to the theory of distributions. Fourier and Laplace transforms. Partial differential equations. Green's function. Operator theory, with applications to eigenfunction expansions, perturbation theory and linear and non-linear waves. Sequence begins fall.MATH 225AMetamathematics
Sign upMetamathematics of predicate logic. Completeness and compactness theorems. Interpolation theorem, definability, theory of models. Metamathematics of number theory, recursive functions, applications to truth and provability. Undecidable theories. Sequence begins fall.MATH 225BMetamathematics
Sign upMetamathematics of predicate logic. Completeness and compactness theorems. Interpolation theorem, definability, theory of models. Metamathematics of number theory, recursive functions, applications to truth and provability. Undecidable theories. Sequence begins fall.MATH 227ATheory of Recursive Functions
Sign upRecursive and recursively enumerable sets of natural numbers; characterizations, significance, and classification. Relativization, degrees of unsolvability. The recursion theorem. Constructive ordinals, the hyperarithmetical and analytical hierarchies. Recursive objects of higher type. Sequence begins fall.MATH 228ANumerical Solution of Differential Equations
Sign upOrdinary differential equations: Runge-Kutta and predictor-corrector methods; stability theory, Richardson extrapolation, stiff equations, boundary value problems. Partial differential equations: stability, accuracy and convergence, Von Neumann and CFL conditions, finite difference solutions of hyperbolic and parabolic equations.MATH 228BNumerical Solution of Differential Equations
Sign upOrdinary differential equations: Runge-Kutta and predictor-corrector methods; stability theory, Richardson extrapolation, stiff equations, boundary value problems. Partial differential equations: stability, accuracy and convergence, Von Neumann and CFL conditions, finite difference solutions of hyperbolic and parabolic equations.MATH 229Theory of Models
Sign upSyntactical characterization of classes closed under algebraic operations. Ultraproducts and ultralimits, saturated models. Methods for establishing decidability and completeness. Model theory of various languages richer than first-order.MATH 235ATheory of Sets
Sign upAxiomatic foundations. Operations on sets and relations. Images and set functions. Ordering, well-ordering, and well-founded relations; general principles of induction and recursion. Ranks of sets, ordinals and their arithmetic. Set-theoretical equivalence, similarity of relations; definitions by abstraction. Arithmetic of cardinals.MATH 236Metamathematics of Set Theory
Sign upVarious set theories: comparison of strength, transitive, and natural models, finite axiomatizability. Independence and consistency of axiom of choice, continuum hypothesis, etc. The measure problem and axioms of strong infinity.MATH 239Discrete Mathematics for the Life Sciences
Sign upIntroduction to algebraic statistics and probability, optimization, phylogenetic combinatorics, graphs and networks, polyhedral and metric geometry.MATH C239Discrete Mathematics for the Life Sciences
Sign upIntroduction to algebraic statistics and probability, optimization, phylogenetic combinatorics, graphs and networks, polyhedral and metric geometry.MATH 240Riemannian Geometry
Sign upRiemannian metric and Levi-Civita connection, geodesics and completeness, curvature, first and second variations of arc length.MATH 241Complex Manifolds
Sign upRiemann surfaces, divisors and line bundles on Riemann surfaces, sheaves and the Dolbeault theorem on Riemann surfaces, the classical Riemann-Roch theorem, theorem of Abel-Jacobi. Complex manifolds, Kahler metrics.MATH 242Symplectic Geometry
Sign upBasic topics: symplectic linear algebra, symplectic manifolds, Darboux theorem, cotangent bundles, variational problems and Legendre transform, hamiltonian systems, Lagrangian submanifolds, Poisson brackets, symmetry groups and momentum mappings, coadjoint orbits, Kahler manifolds.MATH 245AGeneral Theory of Algebraic Structures
Sign upStructures defined by operations and/or relations, and their homomorphisms. Classes of structures determined by identities. Constructions such as free objects, objects presented by generators and relations, ultraproducts, direct limits. Applications of general results to groups, rings, lattices, etc.MATH 249Algebraic Combinatorics
Sign up(I) Enumeration, generating functions and exponential structures, (II) Posets and lattices, (III) Geometric combinatorics, (IV) Symmetric functions, Young tableaux, and connections with representation theory. Further study of applications of the core material and/or additional topics, chosen by instructor.MATH 250AGroups, Rings, and Fields
Sign upGroup theory, including the Jordan-Holder theorem and the Sylow theorems. Basic theory of rings and their ideals. Unique factorization domains and principal ideal domains. Modules. Chain conditions. Fields, including fundamental theorem of Galois theory, theory of finite fields, and transcendence degree.MATH 250BCommutative Algebra
Sign upDevelopment of the main tools of commutative and homological algebra applicable to algebraic geometry, number theory and combinatorics.MATH 251Ring Theory
Sign upTopics such as: Noetherian rings, rings with descending chain condition, theory of the radical, homological methods.MATH 252Representation Theory
Sign upStructure of finite dimensional algebras, applications to representations of finite groups, the classical linear groups.MATH 253Homological Algebra
Sign upModules over a ring, homomorphisms and tensor products of modules, functors and derived functors, homological dimension of rings and modules.MATH 254ANumber Theory
Sign upValuations, units, and ideals in number fields, ramification theory, quadratic and cyclotomic fields, topics from class field theory, zeta-functions and L-series, distribution of primes, modular forms, quadratic forms, diophantine equations, P-adic analysis, and transcendental numbers. Sequence begins fall.MATH 254BNumber Theory
Sign upValuations, units, and ideals in number fields, ramification theory, quadratic and cyclotomic fields, topics from class field theory, zeta-functions and L-series, distribution of primes, modular forms, quadratic forms, diophantine equations, P-adic analysis, and transcendental numbers. Sequence begins fall.MATH 255Algebraic Curves
Sign upElliptic curves. Algebraic curves, Riemann surfaces, and function fields. Singularities. Riemann-Roch theorem, Hurwitz's theorem, projective embeddings and the canonical curve. Zeta functions of curves over finite fields. Additional topics such as Jacobians or the Riemann hypothesis.MATH 256AAlgebraic Geometry
Sign upAffine and projective algebraic varieties. Theory of schemes and morphisms of schemes. Smoothness and differentials in algebraic geometry. Coherent sheaves and their cohomology. Riemann-Roch theorem and selected applications. Sequence begins fall.MATH 256BAlgebraic Geometry
Sign upAffine and projective algebraic varieties. Theory of schemes and morphisms of schemes. Smoothness and differentials in algebraic geometry. Coherent sheaves and their cohomology. Riemann-Roch theorem and selected applications. Sequence begins fall.MATH 257Group Theory
Sign upTopics such as: generators and relations, infinite discrete groups, groups of Lie type, permutation groups, character theory, solvable groups, simple groups, transfer and cohomological methods.MATH 258Harmonic Analysis
Sign upBasic properties of Fourier series, convergence and summability, conjugate functions, Hardy spaces, boundary behavior of analytic and harmonic functions. Additional topics at the discretion of the instructor.MATH 261ALie Groups
Sign upLie groups and Lie algebras, fundamental theorems of Lie, general structure theory; compact, nilpotent, solvable, semi-simple Lie groups; classification theory and representation theory of semi-simple Lie algebras and Lie groups, further topics such as symmetric spaces, Lie transformation groups, etc., if time permits.MATH 261BLie Groups
Sign upLie groups and Lie algebras, fundamental theorems of Lie, general structure theory; compact, nilpotent, solvable, semi-simple Lie groups; classification theory and representation theory of semi-simple Lie algebras and Lie groups, further topics such as symmetric spaces, Lie transformation groups, etc., if time permits.
MBA6 courses
MBA 200AData Analytics
Sign upThis course will introduce students to advanced methods for data driven decision making in business including forecasting and evaluating alternative possible strategies. Topics include designing randomized controlled trials in the field, evaluating natural experiments (e.g. differences-in-differences, instrumental variables and regression discontinuity) and machine learning tools for forecasting (e.g. linear regularization, tree models and random forest). The course work will include problem sets evaluating experimental and non-experimental data, writing code and making business decisions using the results.MBA 200SData and Decisions
Sign upThe objective of this core course is to make students critical consumers of statistical analysis using available software packages. Key concepts include interpretation of regression analysis, model formation and testing, and diagnostic checking.MBA 201AEconomics for Business Decision Making
Sign upBusiness success depends on the successful positioning of the firm and the management of its resources. The goal of this course is to think systematically about achieving competitive advantage through the management of the firm's resources. We will analyze management decisions concerning real options, cost determination, pricing, and market entry and exit. We will use readings and cases along with class discussion to develop practical insights into managing for competitive advantage.MBA 201BMacroeconomics in the Global Economy
Sign upThis course develops and applies models of the world's economies to explain long-run trends and short-run fluctuations in key macroeconomic variables, such as GDP, wage and profit rates, inflation, interest rates, employment and unemployment, budget deficits, exchange rates, and trade balances.MBA 202Financial Accounting
Sign upThis course examines accounting measurements for general-purpose financial reports. An objective of the course is to provide not only a working knowledge but also a clear understanding of the contents of published financial statements.MBA 203Introduction to Finance
Sign upThis is an introductory MBA course in investments. Students learn how to value assets given forecasts of future cash flows and about the risk characteristics of different asset classes. The first part of the course focuses on the time value of money. The second part of the course deals with measuring and pricing risk. Finally, the course touches on derivative-basics and capital market efficiency. An effort will be made to tie the theoretical underpinnings of finance to real-world examples.
MCB79 courses
MCB C31Big Ideas in Cell Biology
Sign upAn introduction for students who do not intend to major in biology but who wish to satisfy their breadth requirement in Biological Sciences.MCB 32Introduction to Human Physiology
Sign upA comprehensive introduction to human biology. The course will concentrate on basic mechanisms underlying human life processes, including cells and membranes; nerve and muscle function; cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal physiology; metabolism, endocrinology, and reproduction.MCB 32LIntroduction to Human Physiology Laboratory
Sign upExperiments and demonstrations are designed to amplify and reinforce information presented in 32. Exercises include investigations into the structure and function of muscle, nerve, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, and blood systems.MCB 38Stem Cell Biology, Ethics and Societal Impact
Sign upInnovations in bioengineering and use of stem cells will significantly impact our ability to combat human disease, genetic disorders and physiological dysfunction. An understanding of human stem cell biology will be critical to make informed decisions on our health and public policy.MCB 41Genetics and Society
Sign upBasic communication of inheritance; gene mapping; gene expression and genetic disease in animals and humans; social inheritance of genetics.MCB C44Biology for Voters
Sign upThis is a Discovery Course for non-Biology majors designed to introduce lower-division college students to biology through the lens of the contemporary problems facing people, the planet and the species of the planet.MCB 50The Immune System and Disease
Sign upCourse will discuss how the immune system resolves, prevents, or causes disease. A general overview of the immune system will be covered in the first five weeks followed by five weeks discussing infectious diseases including anthrax, mad cow, herpes, malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV.MCB C61Brain, Mind, and Behavior
Sign upIntroduction to human brain mechanisms of sensation, movement, perception, thinking, learning, memory, and emotion in terms of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system in health and disease. Intended for students in the humanities and social sciences and others not majoring in the biological sciences.MCB C62Drugs and the Brain
Sign upThe history, chemical nature, botanical origins, and effects on the human brain and behavior of drugs such as stimulants, depressants, psychedelics, analgesics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, steroids, and other psychoactive substances of both natural and synthetic origin.MCB 63Introduction to Functional Neuroanatomy
Sign upThis course emphasizes beginning anatomy of the brain and spinal cord to individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of motor and sensory functions in the human body.MCB 63LIntroduction to Neuroanatomy Lab
Sign upThis lab course is an introduction to mammalian neuroanatomy for non-MCB majors. We will do dissections, explore physical anatomical models, and observe microscopic structures within preserved brain slices from a variety of mammalian species. Besides gaining a better understanding of anatomy, you will gain.MCB C64Exploring the Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience
Sign upThis course will introduce lower division undergraduates to the fundamentals of neuroscience. The first part of the course covers basic membrane properties, synapses, action potentials, chemical and electrical synaptic interactions, receptor potentials, and receptor proteins.MCB C75Introduction to the Biotechnology Field and Industry
Sign upThis course offers an introduction to the field of biotechnology and will cover the history of the field, its impact on medicine and society, key methodologies, important therapeutic areas, and the range of career options available in the biopharmaceutical industry. Several case studies.MCB 100BBiochemistry: Pathways, Mechanisms, and Regulation
Sign upThis course surveys cellular metabolism with a focus on the underlying bioenergetics, mechanisms, and chemistry. Lectures will cover major principles in the biochemistry of metabolism and also highlight selected topics including signaling, transport, metabolic engineering, and human diseases related to metabolic dysfunction.MCB C100ABiophysical Chemistry: Physical Principles and the Molecules of Life
Sign upThermodynamic and kinetic concepts applied to understanding the chemistry and structure of biomolecules (proteins, DNA, and RNA). Molecular distributions, reaction kinetics, enzyme kinetics. Bioenergetics, energy transduction, and motor proteins. Electrochemical potential, membranes, and ion channels.MCB 102Survey of the Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Sign upA comprehensive survey of the fundamentals of biological chemistry, including the properties of intermediary metabolites, the structure and function of biological macromolecules, the logic of metabolic pathways (both degradative and biosynthetic) and the molecular basis of genetics and gene expression.MCB C103Bacterial Pathogenesis
Sign upThis course for upper division and graduate students will explore the molecular and cellular basis of microbial pathogenesis. The course will focus on model microbial systems which illustrate mechanisms of pathogenesis. There will be an emphasis on experimental approaches. The course will also include some aspects.MCB 104Genetics, Genomics, and Cell Biology
Sign upThis course will introduce students to key concepts in genetic analysis, eukaryotic cell biology, and state-of-the-art approaches in genomic medicine. Lectures will highlight basic knowledge of cellular processes with the basis for human diseases, particularly cancer. Emphasis in this course.MCB 110Molecular Biology: Macromolecular Synthesis and Cellular Function
Sign upMolecular biology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their viruses. Mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, translation. Structure of genes and chromosomes. Regulation of gene expression.MCB C110LGeneral Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Sign upExperimental techniques of biochemistry and molecular biology, designed to accompany the lectures in Molecular and Cell Biology 100B and 110.MCB C112General Microbiology
Sign upThis course will explore the molecular bases for physiological and biochemical diversity among members of the two major domains, Bacteria and Archaea. The ecological significance and evolutionary origins of this diversity will be discussed.MCB C112LGeneral Microbiology Laboratory
Sign upExperimental techniques of microbiology designed to accompany the lecture in C112 and C148. The primary emphasis in the laboratory will be on the cultivation and physiological and genetic characterization of bacteria. Laboratory exercises will include the observation, enrichment, and isolation of bacteria from selected environments.MCB C114Introduction to Comparative Virology
Sign upThis course will provide a comparative overview of virus life cycles and strategies viruses use to infect and replicate in hosts. We will discuss virus structure and classification and the molecular basis of viral reproduction, evolution, assembly, and virus-host interactions. Topics also included are common and emerging virus diseases.MCB C116Microbial Diversity
Sign upThis course for upper-division and graduate students will broadly survey myriad types of microbial organisms, both procaryote and eucaryote, using a phylogenetic framework to organize the concept of "biodiversity. Molecular mechanisms that occur in different lineages will.MCB C117Advanced Plant Biochemistry
Sign upInstruction.MCB 130Cell and Systems Biology
Sign upThis course will provide a detailed discussion of a wide range of topics in cell biology emphasizing experimental approaches and key experiments that have provided important insights. The course is aimed at conveying an understanding of how cellular structure and function arise as a result of the properties of cellular macromolecules.MCB 132Biology of Human Cancer
Sign upThe course is designed for students interested in learning about the molecular and cell biology of cancer and how this knowledge is being applied to the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of cancer.MCB 133LPhysiology and Cell Biology Laboratory
Sign upMCB C134Chromosome Biology/Cytogenetics
Sign upSurvey of behavior, structure, and function of chromosomes with emphasis on behavior in model organisms. Topics include mitosis, meiosis, chromosome aberrations, genome function, dosage compensation, transposons, repetitive DNA, and modern cytological imaging.MCB 135ATopics in Cell and Developmental Biology: Molecular Endocrinology
Sign upMolecular mechanisms by which hormones elicit specific responses and regulate gene expression; hormone-receptor interaction; synthesis, transport and targeting of hormones, growth factors and receptors.MCB 136Physiology
Sign upPrinciples of mammalian (primarily human) physiology emphasizing physical, chemical, molecular and cellular bases of functional biology. Discussion section led.MCB 137LPhysical Biology of the Cell
Sign upBiology is being revolutionized by new experimental techniques that have made it possible to measure the inner workings of molecules, cells and multicellular organisms with unprecedented precision. The objective of this course is to explore this deluge of quantitative data through the use of biological numeracy.MCB 140General Genetics
Sign upAn in depth introduction to genes, their sexual and asexual transmission in individuals and populations, and gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Human genetic variation and quantitative evaluation are illuminated. Non-Mendelian.MCB 140LGenetics Laboratory
Sign upExperimental techniques in classical and molecular genetics.MCB 141Developmental Biology
Sign upAn introduction to principles and processes of embryonic and post-embryonic development, stressing mechanisms of cell and tissue interactions, morphogenesis and regulation of gene expression.MCB 143Evolution of Genomes, Cells, and Development
Sign upThis course is intended for upper-division undergraduates seeking an interactive course based on modern concepts in evolution and comparative genomics.MCB C148Microbial Genomics and Genetics
Sign upCourse emphasizes bacterial and archaeal genetics and comparative genomics. Genetics and genomic methods used to dissect metabolic and development processes in bacteria, archaea, and selected microbial eukaryotes. Genetic mechanisms integrated with genomic information to address integration and diversity of microbial processes.MCB 149The Human Genome
Sign upThis is an upper division course for majors in MCB with an interest in an in-depth exploration of the forces that shape the human genome and the human population, as well as the ways that human genetic information can be used in medicine, ancestry and forensics. The course will combine lectures and discussion of research papers.MCB 150Molecular Immunology
Sign upFundamentals of immunology with emphasis on biochemical and molecular approaches to study of the immune system and its application in medicine and biotechnology.MCB 150LImmunology Laboratory
Sign upExperimental techniques in mammalian molecular biology and cellular immunology. Molecular techniques covered include PCR and recombinant DNA procedures such as gene cloning, gene transfer, DNA sequencing, Southern blot, and restriction mapping.MCB 153Molecular Therapeutics
Sign upThe overarching goal of MCB 153 is to inform our MCB majors how therapeutics are developed and created. After completing this course, students will have a firm understanding on the mechanism of action of several therapies used to fight disease. Furthermore, MCB 153 will delve into disease areas not covered in other courses.MCB 160Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology
Sign upComprehensive introductory survey of cellular and molecular neuroscience, including cellular neurophysiology, ion channel function, synaptic function and plasticity, sensory transduction, and brain development. Includes introduction to molecular basis of neurological disease.MCB 160LNeurobiology Laboratory
Sign upExperimental analyses of properties and interactions of nerve cells and systems, illustrating principal features and current methods.MCB 161Circuit, Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
Sign upBiological and computational principles of neural circuit function. Analysis from the level of small circuits to behavior.MCB 163LMammalian Neuroanatomy Lab
Sign upDevelopment, structure (gross and microscopic), and functional relationships of the mammalian nervous system.MCB 166Biophysical Neurobiology
Sign upElectrochemistry and ion transport phenomena, equivalent circuits, excitability, action potentials, voltage clamp and the Hodgkin-Huxley model. Biophysical properties of ion channels. Statistical and electrophysiological models of synaptic transmission, Quantitative models for dendritic structure and neuronal morphogenesis.MCB 170LMolecular and Cell Biology Laboratory
Sign upThis laboratory class is designed for molecular biology, cell biology and genetics majors to give them an overview of techniques and applications done in these three fields. This is an intense lab class, and you have to be ready to work at a fast pace throughout the 6 weeks span of the course.MCB C175Life Sciences, Business, and Entrepreneurship Capstone Course
Sign upBlended lecture / Project-based course where student teams build out a business plan for a mock biotech company, demonstrating advanced knowledge in therapeutics and business development. Class will.MCB 180Undergraduate Teaching of Biology 1A Laboratory
Sign upCourse consists of a weekly three-hour training session that focuses on laboratory techniques, instructional aids, and problem solving, plus an additional three hour weekly laboratory where the UGSI is required to assist a GSI in the instruction of laboratory (answering questions, providing demonstrations, etc.).MCB 180CUndergraduate Teaching of Molecular and Cell Biology 32 Laboratory
Sign upCourse consists of a weekly three-hour training session that focuses on laboratory techniques, instructional aids, and problem solving, plus an additional three-hour weekly laboratory where the UGSI is required to assist a GSI in the instruction of laboratory (answering questions, providing demonstrations, etc.).MCB N184Intro to CRISPR: From Basic Biology to Genome Editing Technology
Sign upThis 3 week course will address topics in genome editing and CRISPR-Cas9 research, including basic and enhanced CRISPR methods, cellular repair mechanisms, regulation of gene expression, bioinformatics, applications to various organisms, and bioethics.MCB N184LIntro to CRISPR Lab: From Basic Biology to Genome Editing Technology
Sign upThis 3 week lab course will focus on applications of CRISPR technology as a platform for genome editing and functional genomics. The program will consist of a hands-on laboratory experience demonstrating how CRISPR systems work in situ, as well as use genome editing both in vitro and in vivo. Two bioinformatics based lessons will.MCB 200AFundamentals of Molecular and Cell Biology
Sign upThe goal of this course is to provide graduate-level instruction on molecular and cellular biosciences from a highly-integrated systems perspective, rather than using a more classic, techniques-oriented format." Reading will be assigned from a mix of classic and.MCB 200BFundamentals of Molecular and Cell Biology
Sign upThe goal of this course is to provide graduate-level instruction on molecular and cellular biosciences from a highly-integrated systems perspective, rather than using a more classic, techniques-oriented format." Reading will be assigned from a mix of classic and.MCB C205Modern Optical Microscopy for the Modern Biologist
Sign upThis course is intended for graduate students in the early stages of their thesis research who are contemplating using modern microscopy tools as part of their work. It endeavors to cut through the confusion of the wide array of new imaging methods, with a practical description of the pros and cons of each.MCB 206Physical Biochemistry
Sign upApplication of modern physical concepts and experimental methods to the analysis of the structure, function, and interaction of large molecules of biological interest.MCB 210Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology: Macromolecular Reactions and the Cell
Sign upGeneral course for first-year graduate students.MCB C212AChemical Biology I - Structure, Synthesis and Function of Biomolecules
Sign upThis course will present the structure of proteins, nucleic acids, and oligosaccharides from the perspective of organic chemistry. Modern methods for the synthesis and purification of these molecules will also be presented.MCB C212BChemical Biology II - Enzyme Reaction Mechanisms
Sign upThis course will focus on the principles of enzyme catalysis. The course will begin with an introduction of the general concepts of enzyme catalysis which will be followed by detailed examples that will examine the chemistry behind the reactions and the three-dimensional structures that carry out the transformations.MCB C212CChemical Biology III - Contemporary Topics in Chemical Biology
Sign upThis course will build on the principles discussed in Chemical Biology I and II. The focus will consist of case studies where rigorous chemical approaches have been brought to bear on biological questions. Potential subject areas will include signal transduction, photosynthesis, immunology, virology, and cancer.MCB C214Protein Chemistry, Enzymology, and Bio-organic Chemistry
Sign upThe topics covered will be chosen from the following: protein structure; protein-protein interactions; enzyme kinetics and mechanism; enzyme design. Intended for graduate students in chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular and cell biology.MCB C216Microbial Diversity Workshop
Sign upThis workshop for graduate students will parallel C116, Microbial Diversity, which should be taken concurrently. Emphasis in the workshop will be on review of research literature and formulation of paper pertinent to research in microbial diversity.MCB 218AMapping Metabolic Drivers of Disease using Chemoproteomic and Metabolomic Platforms
Sign uptoxicological mechanism.MCB 219BRegulation of Translation
Sign upUnderstanding the molecular basis and physiological role of translational regulation in gene expression with an emphasis on global profiling and functional genomics.MCB 219GVirus-Host Interactions
Sign upUnderstanding the creative strategies viruses use to manipulate gene expression in host cells, with a focus on RNA-based regulation of gene expression.MCB 230Advanced Cell and Developmental Biology
Sign upThis course will discuss modern concepts of cell and developmental biology, with a strong emphasis on regulatory mechanisms at different length-scales (intermolecular, intracellular and intercellular). It will cover methods of quantitative, single-cell, and organismal biology in cell lines, stem cells, and model organisms.MCB 231Advanced Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
Sign upPrinciples of animal development will be set forth from the classical and recent experimental analysis of induction, localization, patterning mutants, axis formation, regional gene expression, and cell interactions. A weekly discussion section with readings from the research literature is.MCB 236Advanced Mammalian Physiology
Sign upPrinciples of mammalian (primarily human) physiology emphasizing physical, chemical, molecular, and cellular bases of functional biology. Discussion section will.MCB C237Stem Cells and Directed Organogenesis
Sign upThis course will provide an overview of basic and applied embryonic stem cell (ESC) biology. Topics will include early embryonic development, ESC laboratory methods, biomaterials for directed differentiation and other stem cell manipulations, and clinical uses of stem cells.MCB 237LAdvanced Physical Biology of the Cell
Sign upBiology is being revolutionized by new experimental techniques that have made it possible to measure the inner workings of molecules, cells and multicellular organisms with unprecedented precision. The objective of this course is to explore this deluge of quantitative data through the use of biological numeracy.MCB 240Advanced Genetic Analysis
Sign upPrinciples and practice of classical and modern genetic analysis as applied to eukaryotic organisms, including yeast, nematodes, , mice and humans; isolation and analysis of mutations; gene mapping; suppressor analysis; chromosome structure; control of gene expression; and developmental genetics.MCB C244Discrete Mathematics for the Life Sciences
Sign upIntroduction to algebraic statistics and probability, optimization, phylogenetic combinatorics, graphs and networks, polyhedral and metric geometry.MCB 249MMPhysical Biology of Living Organisms
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Sign upMolecular and cellular analysis of the immune response emphasizing concepts and methodology. Innate immunity, pathogen sensors, antibodies and T cell receptors, lymphocyte activation, tolerance and selection. Antigen processing, T cell subtypes, and T regulatory cells. NK cells, tumor surveillance, and AIDS.MCB 259AMycobacterium Tuberculosis (Mtb)
Sign upThe TB field has entered a new era with the convergence of genetic tools, genome sequencing, bioinformatics, advanced imaging techniques, animal models of infection, and high-throughput assays that allow us to study this multi-faceted interaction between Mtb and its host. tuberculosis to evade host defense mechanisms.MCB C261Cellular and Developmental Neurobiology
Sign upThis course covers the molecular/cellular basis of neuron excitability (membrane potentials, action potential generation and propagation, ion channels), synaptic transmission and plasticity, sensory receptor function, and developmental neurobiology.MCB C262Circuit and Systems Neurobiology
Sign upAdvanced coverage of current research problems in systems-level neuroscience, and experimental and computational techniques used for these studies.MCB C277Communicating Quantitative Information
Sign upThis course will cover several aspects of communicating quantitative information, with a primary focus on visualizations for publications, presentations, and posters. Other topics include sharing of data and analyses, such as new publication models and interactive notebooks, as well as lifecycle data management and publication.MCB 288Data Science for Molecular and Cell Biology
Sign upData science is rapidly becoming a critical skill for molecular and cell biologists. This course provides a survey of data science concepts and methods, including practical statistical inference and modeling, data visualization and exploration, elementary machine learning, and simulation. The course is practically oriented.
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MCELLBI C134Genome Organization and Nuclear Dynamics
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ME 40Thermodynamics
Sign upThis course introduces the scientific principles that deal with energy conversion among different forms, such as heat, work, internal, electrical, and chemical energy. These principles are applied to various practical systems, including.ME C85Introduction to Solid Mechanics
Sign upA review of equilibrium for particles and rigid bodies. Application to truss structures. The concepts of deformation, strain, and stress. Equilibrium equations for a continuum. Elements of the theory of linear elasticity. The states of plane stress and plane strain. Euler buckling in elastic beams.ME 100Electronics for the Internet of Things
Sign upElectronics and Electrical Engineering has become pervasive in our lives as a powerful technology with applications in a wide range of fields including healthcare, environmental monitoring, robotics, or entertainment. This course offers a broad survey of Electrical Engineering ideas to non-majors. Examples.ME 101Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Systems
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Sign upIntroduction to design and realization of mechatronics systems. Micro computer architectures. Basic computer IO devices. Embedded microprocessor systems and control, IO programming such as analogue to digital converters, PWM, serial and parallel outputs. Shielding and grounding. Design of electric, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.ME 103Experimentation and Measurements
Sign upThis course introduces students to modern experimental techniques for mechanical engineering, and improves students’ teamwork and communication skills. State-of-the-art software for data acquisition and analysis will be introduced and.ME 104Engineering Mechanics II
Sign upThis course is an introduction to the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. The material, based on a Newtonian formulation of the governing equations, is illustrated with numerous examples ranging from one-dimensional motion of a single particle to planar motions of rigid bodies and systems of rigid bodies.ME 106Fluid Mechanics
Sign upThis course introduces the fundamentals and techniques of fluid mechanics with the aim of describing and controlling engineering flows.ME C106AIntroduction to Robotics
Sign upThis course is an introduction to the field of robotics. It covers the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, sensing, forward & inverse kinematics of serial chain manipulators, the manipulator Jacobian, force relations, dynamics, & control.ME C106BRobotic Manipulation and Interaction
Sign upThe course is a sequel to EECS/BIOE/MEC106A/EECSC206A, which covers the mathematical fundamentals of robotics including kinematics, dynamics and control as well as an introduction to path planning, obstacle avoidance, and computer vision. Concepts will include the review at an advanced level of robot control.ME 108Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials
Sign upThis course covers elastic and plastic deformation under static and dynamic loads. Failure by yielding, fracture, fatigue, wear, and environmental factors are also examined.ME 109Heat Transfer
Sign upThis course covers transport processes of mass, momentum, and energy from a macroscopic view with emphasis both on understanding why matter behaves as it does and on developing practical problem solving skills. The course is divided into four parts: introduction, conduction, convection, and radiation.ME 110Introduction to Product Development
Sign upThe course provides project-based learning experience in innovative new product development, with a focus on mechanical engineering systems. Relevant software will be integrated into studio sessions, including.ME C115Molecular Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Cell
Sign upThis course applies methods of statistical continuum mechanics to subcellar biomechanical phenomena ranging from nanoscale (molecular) to microscale (whole cell and cell population) biological processes at the interface of mechanics, biology, and chemistry.ME C117Structural Aspects of Biomaterials
Sign upThis course covers the structure and mechanical functions of load bearing tissues and their replacements. Natural and synthetic load-bearing biomaterials for clinical applications are reviewed. Biocompatibility of biomaterials and host response to structural implants are examined.ME 118Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
Sign upThis course introduces engineering students (juniors and seniors) to the field of nanotechnology and nanoscience. The course has two components: (1) Formal lectures. Students receive a set of formal lectures introducing them to the field of nanotechnology and nanoscience.ME 119Introduction to MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)
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Sign upThis course applies the methods of computational modeling and continuum mechanics to biomedical phenomena spanning various length scales ranging from molecular to cellular to tissue and organ levels.).ME 122Processing of Materials in Manufacturing
Sign upFundamentals of manufacturing processes (metal forming, forging, metal cutting, welding, joining, and casting); selection of metals, plastics, and other materials relative to the design and choice of manufacturing processes; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing of all processes.ME 126The Science and Engineering of Cooking
Sign upThis course will discuss concepts from the physical sciences and engineering (e.g. heat and mass transfer, phase transitions, fluid mechanics, etc.) that serve as a foundation for everyday cooking and haute cuisine. These unique opportunities will be complemented by lectures that investigate in-depth.ME 127Introduction to Composite Materials
Sign upImagine a material that offers mechanical properties that are competitive with aluminum and steel but are at fractions of their weight – these materials are termed as composites. In this class, students will delve.ME 130Design of Planar Machinery
Sign upSynthesis, analysis, and design of planar machines. Kinematic structure, graphical, analytical, and numerical analysis and synthesis. Linkages, cams, reciprocating engines, gear trains, and flywheels.ME 131Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Sign upPhysical understanding of automotive vehicle dynamics including simple lateral, longitudinal and ride quality models. Passive, semi-active and active suspension systems will be analyzed. Concepts.ME 132Dynamic Systems and Feedback
Sign upPhysical understanding of dynamics and feedback. Linear feedback control of dynamic systems. Mathematical tools for analysis and design. Stability. Modeling systems with differential equations. Linearization. Solution to linear, time-invariant differential equations.ME 133Mechanical Vibrations
Sign upAn introduction to the theory of mechanical vibrations including topics of harmonic motion, resonance, transient and random excitation, applications of Fourier analysis and convolution methods. Multidegree of freedom discrete systems including principal mode, principal coordinates and Rayleigh's principle.ME C134Feedback Control Systems
Sign upAnalysis and synthesis of linear feedback control systems in transform and time domains. Control system design by root locus, frequency response, and state space methods. Applications to electro-mechanical and mechatronics systems.ME 135Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechanical Systems
Sign upThis course provides preparation for the conceptual design and prototyping of mechanical systems that use microprocessors to control machine activities, acquire and analyze data, and interact with operators. Laboratory exercises lead through studies.ME 136Introduction to Control of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Sign upThis course introduces students to the control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The course will cover modeling and dynamics of aerial vehicles, and common control strategies. Laboratory exercises allow students to apply knowledge on a real system, by programming a microcontroller to control a UAV.ME 138Introduction to Micro/Nano Mechanical Systems Laboratory
Sign upThis hands-on laboratory course focuses on the mechanical engineering principles that underlie the design, fabricaton, and operation of micro/nanoscale mechanical systems, including devices made by nanowire/nanotube syntheses; photolithography/soft lithography; and molding processes.ME 139Robotic Locomotion
Sign upThis course provides students with a basic understanding of robotic locomotion and the use of kinematics, dynamics, control algorithms, embedded microcomputers and mechanical components in designing artificial legs such as prosthetics, orthotics and exoskeletons.ME 140Combustion Processes
Sign upFundamentals of combustion, flame structure, flame speed, flammability, ignition, stirred reaction, kinetics and nonequilibrium processes, pollutant formation. Application to engines, energy production and fire safety.ME 146Energy Conversion Principles
Sign upThis course covers the fundamental principles of energy conversion processes, followed by development of theoretical and computational tools that can be used to analyze energy conversion processes. Performance features, sources of inefficiencies, and optimal design strategies are explored for a variety.ME 150ASolar-Powered Vehicles: Analysis, Design and Fabrication
Sign upThis course addresses all aspects of design, analysis, construction and economics of solar-powered vehicles. It begins with an examination of the fundamentals of photovoltaic solar power generation, and the capabilities and limitations that exist when using this form of renewable energy.ME 151Advanced Heat Transfer
Sign upBasic principles of heat transfer and their application. Subject areas include steady-state and transient system analyses for conduction, free and forced convection, boiling, condensation and thermal radiation.ME 151AConductive and Radiative Transport
Sign upFundamentals of conductive heat transfer. Analytical and numerical methods for heat conduction in rigid media. Fundamentals of radiative transfer. Radiative properties of solids, liquids and gas media. Radiative transport modeling in enclosures and participating media.ME 151BConvective Transport and Computational Methods
Sign upThe transport of heat and mass in fluids in motion; free and forced convection in laminar and turbulent flow over surfaces and within ducts. Fundamentals of computational methods used for solving the governing transport equations will also be covered.ME 153Applied Optics and Radiation
Sign upFundamentals of electromagnetic theory, principles of optics, waves, diffraction theory, interference, geometrical optics, scattering, theory of molecular spectra, optical and spectroscopic instrumentation. Lasers and laser materials processing, laser spectroscopy. Modern optics, plasmonics.ME 154Thermophysics for Applications
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Sign upIntroduction to the lift, drag, and moment of two-dimensional airfoils, three-dimensional wings, and the complete airplane. Calculations of the performance and stability of airplanes in subsonic flight.ME 164Marine Statics and Structures
Sign upTerminology and definition of hull forms, conditions of static equilibrium and stability of floating submerged bodies. Effects of damage on stability. Structural loads and response. Box girder theory. Isotropic and orthotropic plate bending and bucking.ME 165Ocean-Environment Mechanics
Sign upOcean environment. Physical properties and characteristics of the oceans. Global conservation laws. Surface-waves generation. Gravity-wave mechanics, kinematics, and dynamics. Design consideration of ocean vehicles and systems. Model-testing techniques. Prediction of resistance and response in waves--physical modeling and computer models.ME 167Microscale Fluid Mechanics
Sign upPhenomena of physical, technological, and biological significance in flows of gases and liquids at the microscale. The course begins with familiar equations of Newtonian fluid mechanics, then proceeds to the study of essentially 1-D flows in confined geometries with the lubrication equations.ME 168Mechanics of Offshore Systems
Sign upThis course covers major aspects of offshore engineering including ocean environment, loads on offshore structures, cables and mooring, underwater acoustics and arctic operations.ME 170Engineering Mechanics III
Sign upThis course builds upon material learned in 104, examining the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies moving in three dimensions. Topics include non-fixed axis rotations of rigid bodies, Euler angles and parameters, kinematics of rigid bodies, and the Newton-Euler equations of motion for rigid bodies. Applications of.ME 172Wildland Fires: Science and Applications
Sign upThis course presents an introduction to the global problem of wildland fires with an overview of the social, political and environmental issues posed as well as detailed coverage of the science, technology and applications used to predict, prevent and suppress wildland fires.ME 173Fundamentals of Acoustics
Sign upPlane and spherical sound waves. Sound intensity. Propagation in tubes and horns. Resonators. Standing waves. Radiation from oscillating surface. Reciprocity. Reverberation and diffusion. Electro-acoustic loud speaker and microphone problems. Environmental and architectural acoustics. Noise measurement and control. Effects on man.ME 174Nonlinear and Random Vibrations
Sign upOscillations in nonlinear systems having one or two degrees of freedom. Graphical, iteration, perturbation, and asymptotic methods. Self-excited oscillations and limit cycles. Random variables and random processes.ME 175Intermediate Dynamics
Sign upThis course introduces and investigates Lagrange's equations of motion for particles and rigid bodies. The subject matter is particularly relevant to applications comprised of interconnected and constrained discrete mechanical components. The material is illustrated with numerous examples.ME C176Orthopedic Biomechanics
Sign upStatics, dynamics, optimization theory, composite beam theory, beam-on-elastic foundation theory, Hertz contact theory, and materials behavior.ME C178Designing for the Human Body
Sign upThe course provides project-based learning experience in understanding product design, with a focus on the human body as a mechanical machine. Students will learn the design of external devices used to aid or protect the body. Topics will include forces acting on internal materials (e.g.g.ME 179Augmenting Human Dexterity
Sign upThis course provides hands-on experience in designing prostheses and assistive technologies using user-centered design. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the state-of-the-art, design processes and product realization. Lessons will cover biomechanics of human manipulation, tactile sensing and haptics,.ME C180Engineering Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
Sign upThis is an introductory course on the finite element method and is intended for seniors in engineering and applied science disciplines. Finite element formulations for several important field equations are.ME 184Flight Vehicle Structures and Aeroelasticity
Sign upThis course introduces engineering students to the analysis and design of load-bearing components of flight structures, ranging from subsonic aircraft to rockets. Emphasis is placed on the quasi-static and dynamic analysis of structural components which are prevalent in aerospace engineering.ME 185Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
Sign upThis course is a general introduction to the fundamental concepts of the mechanics of continuous media. Topics covered include the kinematics of deformation, the concept of stress, and the conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy. The concepts are illustrated through the solution of tractable initial-boundary-value.ME 190LPractical Control System Design: A Systematic Loopshaping Approach
Sign upAfter a review of basic loopshaping, we introduce the loopshaping design methodology of McFarlane and Glover, and learn how to use it effectively. The remainder of the course studies the mathematics underlying the new method (one of the most prevalent advanced techniques used in industry) justifying its validity.ME 190MModel Predictive Control
Sign upBasics on optimization and polyhedra manipulation. Analysis and design of constrained predictive controllers for linear and nonlinear systems.ME 190YPractical Control System Design: A Systematic Optimization Approach
Sign upThe Youla-parametrization of all stabilizing controllers allows certain time-domain and frequency-domain closed-loop design objectives to be cast as convex optimizations, and solved reliably using off-the-shelf numerical optimization codes.ME C201Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Sign upThis course provides the student with a modern introduction to the basic industrial practices, modeling techniques, theoretical background, and computational methods to treat classical and cutting edge manufacturing processes in a coherent and self-consistent manner.ME C202Computational Design of Multifunctional/Multiphysical Composite Materials
Sign upThe course is self-contained and is designed in an interdisciplinary manner for graduate students in engineering, materials science, physics, and applied mathematics who are interested in methods to accelerate the laboratory analysis and design of new materials.ME 203Nanoscale Processing of Materials
Sign upThis course surveys sub-micrometer pattern-transfer techniques and methods for handling materials with one or more sub-micrometer dimensions. The optical and mechanical principles underlying a spectrum of candidate lithography techniques are introduced, and extensive examples of industrial applications are discussed.ME 204Advanced Manufacturing Systems Analysis, AMS
Sign upThe impact of this class on the Mechanical Engineering program includes delivering core production concepts and advanced skills that blend vision and advanced.ME 206AIntroduction to Robotics
Sign upThis course is an introduction to the field of robotics. It covers the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, and control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, and sensing. The course deals with forward and inverse kinematics of serial chain manipulators, the manipulator Jacobian, force relations, dynamics, and control.ME C206AIntroduction to Robotics
Sign upThis course is an introduction to the field of robotics. It covers the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, control of robot manipulators, robotic vision, sensing, forward & inverse kinematics of serial chain manipulators, the manipulator Jacobian, force relations, dynamics, & control. The.ME C206BRobotic Manipulation and Interaction
Sign upwith the environment. We will also cover active perception guided.ME C210Advanced Orthopedic Biomechanics
Sign upStudents will learn the application of engineering concepts including statics, dynamics, optimization theory, composite beam theory, beam-on-elastic foundation theory, Hertz contact theory, and materials behavior.ME 211The Cell as a Machine
Sign upThis course offers a modular and systems mechanobiology (or "machine") perspective of the cell.ME C212Heat and Mass Transport in Biomedical Engineering
Sign upFundamental processes of heat and mass transport in biological systems; organic molecules, cells, biological organs, whole animals. Derivation of mathematical models and discussion of experimental procedures. Applications to biomedical engineering.ME C213Fluid Mechanics of Biological Systems
Sign upFluid mechanical aspects of various physiological systems, the circulatory, respiratory, and renal systems. Motion in large and small blood vessels. Pulsatile and peristaltic flows. Other biofluidmechanical flows: the ear, eye, etc. Instrumentation for fluid measurements in biological systems and for medical diagnosis and applications.g.ME C214Advanced Tissue Mechanics
Sign upThe goal of this course is to provide a foundation for characterizing and understanding the mechanical behavior of load-bearing tissues. A variety of mechanics topics will be introduced, including anisotropic elasticity and failure, cellular solid theory, biphasic theory, and quasi-linear viscoelasticity (QLV) theory. After.ME C215Advanced Structural Aspects of Biomaterials
Sign upThis course covers the structure and mechanical functions of load bearing tissues and their replacements. Biocompatibility of biomaterials and host response to structural implants are examined. Material selection for load bearing applications including reconstructive surgery, orthopedics.ME C216Molecular Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of the Cell
Sign upME C217Biomimetic Engineering -- Engineering from Biology
Sign upStudy of nature's solutions to specific problems with the aim of determining appropriate engineering analogs. Morphology, scaling, and design in organisms applied to engineering structures. Mechanical principles in nature and their application to engineering devices. Trade-offs between redundancy and.ME C218Introduction to MEMS Design
Sign upPhysics, fabrication, and design of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). Micro and nanofabrication processes, including silicon surface and bulk micromachining and non-silicon micromachining. Integration strategies and assembly processes. Electronic position-sensing circuits and electrical and mechanical noise. CAD for MEMS.ME 218NIntroduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
Sign upUG and Grad. introduction to nanotechnology and nanoscience.ME 219Introduction to Microelectromechanical Systems
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Sign upParametric design and optimal design of MEMS. Emphasis on design, not fabrication. Analytic solution of MEMS design problems to determine the dimensions of MEMS structures for specified function. Trade-off of various performance requirements despite conflicting design requirements.ME 220Precision Manufacturing
Sign upIntroduction to precision engineering for manufacturing. Emphasis on design and performance of precision machinery for manufacturing.ME C220DInput/Output Methods for Compositional System Analysis
Sign upmulti-agent systems, biological networks, Internet congestion control, and adaptive control.ME 221Graduate Introduction to Lean Manufacturing Systems
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Sign upA survey of the structure and mechanical properties of advanced engineering polymers. Topics include rubber elasticity, viscoelasticity, mechanical properties, yielding, deformation, and fracture mechanisms of various classes of polymers. The course will discuss degradation schemes of polymers and long-term performance issues.ME 224Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials
Sign upThis course covers elastic and plastic deformation under static and dynamic loads. Prediction and prevention of failure by yielding, fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion, and wear. Basic elasticity and plasticity theories are discussed.ME 224AFailure Analysis of Structural Material
Sign upThis course covers the fundamental materials science, mechanical behavior and failure modes of structural materials. Case studies of failure analysis involving materials, designs and ethical considerations are presented. The course utilizes three team-based projects. All course content is accessible in B-courses.ME C225Deformation and Fracture of Engineering Materials
Sign upThis course covers deformation and fracture behavior of engineering materials for both monotonic and cyclic loading conditions.ME 226Tribology
Sign upSurface interactions. Fundamentals of contact mechanics. Friction theories. Types of measurement of wear. Response of materials to surface tractions. Plastic deformation, void/crack nucleation and crack propagation. Delamination wear. Microstructural effects in wear processes. Mechanics of layered media. Brief introduction.ME 226LThe Science and Engineering of Cooking
Sign upThis course will discuss concepts from the physical sciences and engineering (e.g. heat and mass transfer, phase transitions, fluid mechanics, etc.) that serve as a foundation for everyday cooking and haute cuisine. These unique opportunities will be complemented by lectures that investigate in-depth the science.ME 227Mechanical Behavior of Composite Materials
Sign upResponse of composite materials (fiber and particulate-reinforced materials) to static, cyclic, creep and thermomechanical loading. Manufacturing process-induced variability, and residual stresses. Fatigue behavior,fracture mechanics and damage development. Role of the reinforcement-matrix interface in mechanical behavior.ME 229Design of Basic Electro-Mechanical Devices
Sign upFundamental principles of magnetics, electro-magnetics, and magnetic materials as applied to design and operation of electro-mechanical devices. Type of device to be used in a particular application and dimensions of parts for the overall design will be discussed. A design project is required.ME 230APredictive Control
Sign upAdvanced optimization, polyhedra manipulation, and multiparametric programming. Robust Invariant set theory. Analysis and design of model predictive controllers (MPC) for linear and nonlinear systems. Stochastic MPC. Learning MPC. Computational oriented models of hybrid systems.ME 230BAdvanced System Theory: Control-Oriented Robustness Analysis
Sign upTheoretical development of the common methods in control system robustness analysis, including general dissipative systems and supply rates, structured singular value, and integral quadratic constraints. Transforming theory into pragmatic algorithms. Use cases in industrial examples.ME C231AExperiential Advanced Control Design I
Sign upExperience-based learning in the design of SISO and MIMO feedback controllers for linear systems. The student will master skills needed to apply linear control design and analysis tools to classical and modern control problems.ME C231BExperiential Advanced Control Design II
Sign upExperience-based learning in the design, analysis, and verification of automatic control systems. The course emphasizes the use of computer-aided design techniques through case studies and design tasks. The role of these specific design methodologies within the larger endeavor of.ME C232Advanced Control Systems I
Sign upInput-output and state space representation of linear continuous and discrete time dynamic systems. Controllability, observability, and stability. Modeling and identification. Design and analysis of single and multi-variable feedback control systems in transform and time domain. State observer. Feedforward/preview control.ME 233Advanced Control Systems II
Sign upLinear Quadratic Optimal Control, Stochastic State Estimation, Linear Quadratic Gaussian Problem, Loop Transfer Recovery, Adaptive Control and Model Reference Adaptive Systems, Self Tuning Regulators, Repetitive Control, Application to engineering systems.ME 234Multivariable Control System Design
Sign upAnalysis and synthesis techniques for multi-input (MIMO) control systems. Emphasis is on the effect that model uncertainty has on the design process.ME 235Design of Microprocessor-Based Mechanical Systems
Sign upThis course provides preparation for the conceptual design and prototyping of mechanical systems that use microprocessors to control machine activities, acquire and analyze data, and interact with operators. Laboratory exercises lead through studies.ME 236CVehicle Dynamics & Control
Sign upPhysical understanding of automotive vehicle dynamics: simple lateral, longitudinal and ride quality models.Passive, semi-active and active suspension systems will be analyzed. Concepts of autonomous vehicle technology including.ME C236Control and Optimization of Distributed Parameters Systems
Sign upDistributed systems and PDE models of physical phenomena (propagation of waves, network traffic, water distribution, fluid mechanics, electromagnetism, blood vessels, beams, road pavement, structures, etc.). Stability analysis. Adjoint-based optimization. Lyapunov stabilization. Differential.ME 236UControl and Dynamics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Sign upThis course is a room share with ME136, and teaches students the dynamic analysis and control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The course covers modeling and dynamics of aerial vehicles, common control strategies, sensing and estimation.ME 237Control of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems
Sign upFundamental properties of nonlinear systems. Stability of nonlinear systems via Lyapunov’s Direct Method. Controllability and observability of nonlinear systems. Controller design of nonlinear systems including feedback linearization and sliding mode control. Design of nonlinear discrete and adaptive controllers.ME C237Nonlinear Systems
Sign upBasic graduate course in nonlinear systems. Nonlinear phenomena, planar systems, bifurcations, center manifolds, existence and uniqueness theorems. Lyapunov’s direct and indirect methods, Lyapunov-based feedback stabilization. Input-to-state and input-output stability, and dissipativity theory.ME 238Advanced Micro/Nano Mechanical Systems Laboratory
Sign upThis hands-on laboratory course focuses on the mechanical engineering principles that underlie the design, fabricaton, and operation of micro/nanoscale mechanical systems, including devices made by nanowire/nanotube syntheses; photolithography/soft lithography; and molding processes.ME 239Robotic Locomotion
Sign upThis course will provide students with a solid understanding of robotic locomotion and the use of dynamics, control and embedded microcomputers in designing artificial legs such as prosthetics, orthotics and exoskeletons.ME 240AAdvanced Marine Structures I
Sign upThis course introduces a probabilistic description of ocean waves and wave loads acting on marine structures. These topics are followed with discussion of structural strength and reliability analysis.ME 240BAdvanced Marine Structures II
Sign upThis course is concerned with the structural response of marine structures to environmental loads. Overall response of the structure as well as the behavior of its members under lateral and compressive loads are discussed.ME 241AMarine Hydrodynamics I
Sign upNavier-Stokes Equations. Boundary-layer theory, laminar, and turbulent. Frictional resistance. Boundary layer over water surface. Separated flow modeling. Steady and unsteady flow. Momentum theorems. Three-dimensional water-wave theory. Formulation of wave resistance of ships. Michell's solution. Wave patterns. Applications.ME 241BMarine Hydrodynamics II
Sign upMomentum analysis for bodies moving in a fluid. Added-mass theory. Matched asymptotic slender-body theory. Small bodies in a current. Theory of motion of floating bodies with and without forward speed. Radiation and diffraction potentials. Wave forces. Hydro-elasticity formulation. Ocean-wave energy. Memory effects in time domain.ME 242Ocean-Environment Fluid Mechanics
Sign upViscous-fluid flow, boundary-layer theory surface waves, ship waves, and applications. Ocean environment. Physical properties and characteristics of the oceans. Global conservation laws. Surface-waves generation. Gravity-wave mechanics, kinematics, and dynamics. Design consideration of ocean vehicles and systems. Model-testing techniques.ME 243Advanced Methods in Free-Surface Flows
Sign upAnalytical and numerical methods in free-surface problems. Elements of inviscid external lifting and nonlifting flows. Analytical solutions in special coordinates systems. Integral-equation methods: formulations and implementations. Multiple-bodies interaction problems. Free-surface Green functions in two and three dimensions.ME 245Oceanic and Atmospheric Waves
Sign upCovers dynamics of wave propagation in the ocean and the atmosphere. Specifically, formulation and properties of waves over the surface of a homogenous fluid, interfacial waves in a two-/multi-layer density stratified fluid, and internal waves in a continuous stratification will be discussed.ME 246Advanced Energy Conversion Principles
Sign upCovers the fundamental principles of energy conversion processes, followed by development of theoretical and computational tools that can be used to analyze energy conversion processes. Also introduces the use of modern computational methods to model energy conversion performance characteristics of devices and systems.ME 248Experimental Methods in Single-and Multiphase Flows
Sign upFundamentals of modern single & multiphase flow measurement techniques, w. intrusive and non-intrusive techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of particle image velocimetry, electrical impedance measurements, X-ray based multiphase flow measurements, and advanced measurement data processing and analysis techniques.ME 249Machine Learning Tools for Modeling Energy Transport and Conversion Processes
Sign upThis course teaches students how machine learning tools work and their effective use in energy related research and technology development. This course first covers basic probability, linear algebra concepts, and foundation mathematics principles used in machine learning tools. Python programming will be used in class projects.ME 250AAdvanced Conductive and Radiative Transport
Sign upFundamentals of conductive heat transfer. Analytical and numerical methods for heat conduction in rigid media. Fundamentals of radiative transfer. Radiative properties of solids, liquids and gas media. Radiative transport modeling in enclosures and participating media.ME 250BAdvanced Convective Transport and Computational Methods
Sign upThe transport of heat and mass in fluids in motion; free and forced convection in laminar and turbulent flow over surfaces and within ducts. Fundamentals of computational methods used for solving the governing transport equations will also be covered.ME 251Heat Conduction
Sign upAnalytical and numerical methods for the determination of the conduction of heat in solids.ME 252Heat Convection
Sign upThe transport of heat in fluids in motion; free and forced convection in laminar and turbulent flow over surfaces and within ducts.ME 253Graduate Applied Optics and Radiation
Sign upFundamentals of electromagnetic theory, principles of optics, waves, diffraction theory, interference, geometrical optics, scattering, theory of molecular spectra, optical and spectroscopic instrumentation. Lasers and laser materials processing, laser spectroscopy. Modern optics, plasmonics.ME 254Advanced Thermophysics for Applications
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Sign upFundamentals of combustion, flame structure, flame speed, flammability, ignition, stirred reaction, kinetics and nonequilibrium processes, pollutant formation. Application to engines, energy production, and fire safety.ME 256Combustion
Sign upCombustion modeling. Multicomponent conservation equations with reactions. Laminar and turbulent deflagrations. Rankine-Hugoniot relations. Diffusion flames. Boundary layer combustion, ignition, and stability.ME 257Advanced Combustion
Sign upCritical analyses of combustion phenomenon. Conservation relations applied to reacting systems. Reactions are treated by both asymptotic and numerical methods. Real hydrocarbon kinetics are used; where available reduced kinetic mechanics are introduced.ME 258Heat Transfer with Phase Change
Sign upHeat transfer associated with phase change processes. Topics include thermodynamics of phase change, evaporation, condensation, nucleation and bubble growth, two phase flow, convective boiling and condensation, melting and solidification.ME 259Microscale Thermophysics and Heat Transfer
Sign upThis course introduces advanced statistical thermodynamics, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, and kinetic theory concepts used to analyze thermophysics of microscale systems and explores applications in which microscale transport plays an important role.ME 260AAdvanced Fluid Mechanics I
Sign upIntroduces the foundations of fluid mechanics. Exact flow solutions are used to develop a physical insight of the fluid flow phenomena. Rigorous derivation of the equations of motion. Incompressible and compressible potential flows. Canonical viscous flows.ME 260BAdvanced Fluid Mechanics II
Sign upDevelops a working knowledge of fluid mechanics by identifying the essential physical mechanism in complex canonical flow problems which leads to simplified yet accurate formulation. Boundary layers, creeping flows, rotational flows, rotating flows. Stability and transition, introduction to turbulence.ME 262Hydrodynamic Stability and Instability
Sign upDiscussions of linear and nonlinear instabilities in a variety of fluid flows: thermal convection, Rayleigh-Taylor flows, shearing flows, circular and cylindrical Couette flows (i.e., centrifugal instability). Use of the Landau equation, bifurcation diagrams, and energy methods for nonlinear flows.ME 263Turbulence
Sign upPhysics of turbulence: Summary of stability and transition. Description of turbulence phenomena. Tools for studying turbulence. Homogeneous turbulence, shear turbulence, rotating turbulence. Summary of engineering models. Discussion of recent advances.ME 263ZENGINEERING AERODYNAMICS
Sign upIntroduction to the lift, drag, and moment of two-dimensional airfoils, three-dimensional wings, and the complete airplane. Calculations of the performance and stability of airplanes in subsonic flight. The distinguishing.ME 266Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
Sign upThis course examines high-Reynolds number flows, including their stability, their waves, and the influence of rotating and stratification as applied to geophysical and astrophysical fluid dynamics as well as to engineering flows.ME C268Physicochemical Hydrodynamics
Sign upAn introduction to the hydrodynamics of capillarity and wetting. Balance laws and short-range forces. Dimensionless numbers, scaling and lubrication approximation. Rayleigh instability. Marangoni effect. The moving contact line. Wetting and short-range forces. The dynamic contact angle. Dewetting. Coating flows.ME 270Advanced Augmentation of Human Dexterity
Sign upThis course provides hands-on experience in designing prostheses and assistive technologies using user-centered design. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the state-of-the-art, design processes and product realization. Lessons will cover biomechanics of human manipulation, tactile sensing and haptics, actuation.ME 271Intermediate Dynamics
Sign upThis course introduces and investigates Lagrange's equations of motion for particles and rigid bodies. The subject matter is particularly relevant to applications comprised of interconnected and constrained discrete mechanical components. The material is illustrated with numerous examples.ME 272Wildland Fires: Science and Applications
Sign upThis course presents an introduction to the global problem of wildland fires with an overview of the social, political and environmental issues posed as well as detailed coverage of the science, technology and applications used to predict, prevent and suppress wildland fires.ME 273Oscillations in Linear Systems
Sign upResponse of discrete and continuous dynamical systems, damped and undamped, to harmonic and general time-dependent loading. Convolution integrals and Fourier and Laplace transform methods. Lagrange’s equations; eigensolutions; orthogonality; generalized coordinates; nonreciprocal and degenerate systems; Rayleigh’s quotient.ME 274Random Oscillations of Mechanical Systems
Sign upRandom variables and random processes. Stationary, nonstationary, and ergodic proceses. Analysis of linear and nonlinear, discrete and continuous, mechanical systems under stationary and nonstationary excitations. Vehicle dynamics. Applications to failure analysis.ME 275Advanced Dynamics
Sign upReview of Lagrangian dynamics. Legendre transform and Hamilton's equations, Cyclic coordinates, Canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, integrability. Dynamics of asymmetric systems. Approximation theory. Current topics in analytical dynamics.ME 277Nonlinear and Random Vibrations
Sign upOscillations in nonlinear systems having one or two degrees of freedom. Graphical, iteration, perturbation, and asymptotic methods. Self-excited oscillations and limit cycles. Random variables and random processes.ME C278Adv Designing for the Human Body
Sign upThe course provides project-based learning experience in understanding product design, with a focus on the human body as a mechanical machine. Students will learn the design of external devices used to aid or protect the body. Topics will include forces acting on internal materials (e.g.g.ME C279Introduction to Statistical Mechanics for Engineers
Sign upIntroduction to statistical mechanics for engineers. Basics of ensembles, phase spaces, partitions functions, and free energies. Analysis of expectation values and fluctuations in system properties.ME 280AIntroduction to the Finite Element Method
Sign upWeighted-residual and variational methods of approximation. Canonical construction of finite element spaces. Formulation of element and global state equations. Applications to linear partial differential equations of interest in engineering and applied science.ME 280BFinite Element Methods in Nonlinear Continua
Sign upA brief review of continuum mechanics. Consistent linearization of kinematical variables and balance laws. Incremental formulations of the equations of motion. Solution of the nonlinear field equations by Newton's method and its variants. General treatment of constraints.ME 281Methods of Tensor Calculus and Differential Geometry
Sign upMethods of tensor calculus and classical differential geometry. The tensor concept and the calculus of tensors, the Riemann-Christoffel tensor and its properties, Riemannian and Euclidean spaces. Geometry of a surface, formulas of Weingarten, and equations of Gauss and Codazzi.ME 282Theory of Elasticity
Sign upFundamentals and general theorems of the linear theory of elasticity (in three dimensions) and the formulation of static and dynamic boundary value problems. Application to torsion, flexure, and two-dimensional problems of plane strain, generalized plane stress, and bending of plates. Some basic three-dimensional solutions.ME 283Wave Propagation in Elastic Media
Sign upPropagation of mechanical disturbances in unbounded and bounded media. Surface waves, wave reflection and transmission at interfaces and boundaries. Stress waves due to periodic and transient sources. Some additional topics may vary with instructor.ME 284Nonlinear Theory of Elasticity
Sign upFundamentals of the nonlinear theory of elasticity. Material symmetry. Exact solutions in elastostatics. Internal constraints. Useful strain-energy functions. Uniqueness. Compatibility conditions. Volterra dislocations. The Eshelby tensor. Small deformations superposed on finite deformations. Waves in pre-stressed solids. Stability.ME 285AFoundations of the Theory of Continuous Media
Sign upA general development of thermodynamics of deformable media, entropy production, and related entropy inequalities. Thermomechanical response of dissipative media, including those for viscous fluids and nonlinear elastic solids. A discussion of invariance, internal constraints, material symmetry, and other special topics.ME 285BSurfaces of Discontinuity and Inhomogeneities in Deformable Continua
Sign upFinitely deforming thermo-mechanical media. Moving surfaces of discontinuity. Shock waves and acceleration waves in elastic materials. The Eshelby tensor and Eshelbian mechanics. Fracture. Microstructured continua.ME 285CElectrodynamics of Continuous Media
Sign upThis course presents the fundamentals of electromagnetic interactions in deformable continuous media. It develops the background necessary to understand various modern technologies involving MEMS devices, sensors and actuators, plasmas, and a wide range of additional phenomena.ME C285EMechanics and Physics of Lipid Bilayers
Sign upLipid bilayers constitute the membrane that encloses every animal cell and many of its interior structures, including the nuclear envelope, the organelles and the endoplasmic reticulum.ME 285DEngineering Rheology
Sign upRheology is the study of the interaction between forces and the flow/deformation of materials. It deals with aspects of the mechanics of materials that are not covered in the standard curriculum, such as the response of viscoelastic fluids and solids, together with methods for modeling and simulating their response.ME 286Theory of Plasticity
Sign upFormulation of the theory of plasticity relative to loading surfaces in both strain space and stress space and associated loading criteria. Nonlinear constitutive equations for finitely deformed elastic-plastic materials. Discussion of strain-hardening and special cases. Applications.ME 287Graduate Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
Sign upThis course is a general introduction to the fundamental concepts of the mechanics of continuous media. Topics covered include the kinematics of deformation, the concept of stress, and the conservation laws for mass, momentum and energy. The concepts are illustrated through the solution of tractable initial-boundary-value.ME 288Theory of Elastic Stability
Sign upDynamic stability of elastic bodies. Small motion on finite deformation. Classical treatments of buckling problems. Snapthrough and other global stability problems. Stability theory based upon nonlinear three-dimensional theory of elasticity.ME 289Theory of Shells
Sign upA direct formulation of a general theory of shells and plates based on the concept of Cosserat (or Directed) surfaces. Nonlinear constitutive equations for finitely deformed elastic shells. Linear theory and a special nonlinear theory with small strain accompanied by large or moderately large rotation. Applications.ME 290CTopics in Fluid Mechanics
Sign upLectures on special topics which will be announced at the beginning of each semester that the course is offered. Topics may include transport and mixing, geophysical fluid dynamics, biofluid dynamics, oceanography, free surface flows, non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, among other possibilities.ME C290SHybrid Systems and Intelligent Control
Sign upAnalysis of hybrid systems formed by the interaction of continuous time dynamics and discrete-event controllers. Discrete-event systems models and language descriptions. Finite-state machines and automata. Model verification and control of hybrid systems. Signal-to-symbol conversion and logic controllers.ME 290DSolid Modeling and CAD/CAM Fundamentals
Sign upGraduate survey of solid modeling research. Representations and algorithms for 3D solid geometry. Applications in design, analysis, planning, and manufacturing of mechanical parts, including CAD/CAM, reverse engineering, robotics, mold-making, and rapid prototyping.ME 290GLaser Processing and Diagnostics
Sign upThe course provides a detailed account of laser interactions with materials in the context of advanced materials processing and diagnostics.ME 290HGreen Product Development: Design for Sustainability
Sign upThe focus of the course is management of innovation processes for sustainable products, from product definition to sustainable manufacturing and financial models.ME 290ISustainable Manufacturing
Sign upSustainable design, manufacturing, and management as exercised by the enterprise is a poorly understood idea and one that is not intuitively connected to business value or engineering practice. This is especially true for the manufacturing aspects of most enterprises (tools, processes, and systems).ME 290JPredictive Control for Linear and Hybrid Systems
Sign upAdvanced optimization, polyhedra manipulation, and multiparametric programming. Invariant set theory. Analysis and design of constrained predictive controllers for linear and nonlinear systems. Computational oriented models of hybrid systems. Analysis and design of constrained predictive controllers for hybrid systems.ME 290KBLife Cycle Thinking in Engineering Design
Sign upHow do we design and manufacture greener products, and how do we know if they really are? This class both provides tools for sustainable design innovation and metrics to measure success. Students will use both creative and analytical skills, generating new ideas as well as evaluating designs with screening-level life cycle assessment.ME 290LIntroduction to Nano-Biology
Sign upThis course introduces graduate students in Mechanical Engineering to the nascent field of Nano-Biology. The course is comprised of both formal lectures and projects. Lectures will include an introduction to both molecular biology (components of cells, protein structure and function, DNA, gene regulation, etc.ME 290MExpert Systems in Mechanical Engineering
Sign upIntroduction to artificial intelligence and decision analysis in mechanical engineering. Fundamentals of analytic design, probability theory, failure analysis, risk assessment, and Bayesian and logical inference. Applications to expert systems in probabilistic mechanical engineering design and failure diagnostics.ME 290NSystem Identification
Sign upThis course is intended to provide a comprehensive treatment of both classical system identification and recent work in control-oriented system identification. Numerical, practical, and theoretical aspects will be covered.ME 290PNew Product Development: Design Theory and Methods
Sign upThis course is aimed at developing the interdisciplinary skills required for successful product development in today's competitive marketplace. We expect students to be disciplinary experts in their own field (e.g., engineering, business).ME 290QDynamic Control of Robotic Manipulators
Sign upDynamic and kinematic analysis of robotic manipulators. Sensors (position, velocity, force and vision). Actuators and power transmission lines. Direct drive and indirect drive. Point to point control. Straight and curved path following. Industrial practice in servo control. Force control and compliance control. Collision.ME 290TPlasmonic Materials
Sign upThis course deals with fundamental aspects of plasmonic materials. The electromagnetic responses of those artificially constructed materials will be discussed. Physics of surface plasmons and dispersion engineering will be introduced. Methods of design, fabrication, and characterization of plasmonic materials will be.ME 290UInteractive Device Design
Sign upThis course teaches concepts and skills required to design, prototype, and fabricate interactive devices -- that is, physical objects that intelligently respond to user input and enable new types of interactions.
MFE24 courses
MFE 230AInvestments and Derivatives
Sign upThe course discusses the basic theories of asset pricing. It begins with the standard discounted cash flow analysis, and generalizes this approach to develop the No Arbitrage Pricing Technique for security valuation.MFE 230DDerivatives: Quantitative Methods
Sign upThis course emphasizes the pricing of derivatives in continuous time, from the formulation of the pricing problem to the implementation of computational and numerical solution techniques.MFE 230EEmpirical Methods in Finance
Sign upThis course reviews probability and statistical techniques commonly used in quantitative finance. It includes a review of normal, lognormal, CEV distribution, estimation and nonparametric techniques commonly used in finance (MLE, GMM, GARCH).MFE 230GEquity and Currency Markets
Sign upThis course reviews various aspects of equity and currency markets and their relative importance. It provides models of and historical evidence on the average returns and volatility of returns on equities, on the trade-to-trade equity price behavior, on trading volume and patterns, and primary financial risks.MFE 230HFinancial Risk Measurement and Management
Sign upThis course examines risk measurement and management including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, settlement risk, volatility risk, kurtosis risk and other types of financial risks.MFE 230IFixed Income Markets
Sign upThis course provides a quantitative approach to fixed income securities and bond portfolio management.MFE 230JFinancial Innovation with Data Science Applications
Sign upThis course will stress financial innovation in the traditional financial markets, and innovation opportunities in the newer disciplines of long and short term economic markets.MFE 230KDynamic Asset Management
Sign upThis course reviews portfolio theory and pricing models.MFE 230MAsset-Backed Security Markets
Sign upThis course extends the study of fixed income securities to advanced topics on mortage and other asset-backed securities. The valuation of pooled assets and derivative bonds using Monte Carlo and option pricing techniques.MFE 230NApplied Finance Project
Sign upStudents will be required to complete an applied quantitative finance project that explores a quantitative finance problem that might be met in practice and involves the development or use of quantitative financial technique.MFE 230OApplied Finance Project
Sign upStudents will be required to complete an applied quantitative finance project that explores a quantitative finance problem that might be met in practice and involves the development or use of quantitative financial technique.MFE 230PFinancial Data Science
Sign upThis course proposes a guided tour through optimization models arising in practical finance. These problems include ones that are traditionally associated with optimization, including asset and liability management, asset pricing, and portfolio optimization.MFE 230QStochastic Calculus with Asset Pricing Applications
Sign upThe course introduces the students to techniques from stochastic analysis employed in mathematical finance. Topics include: stochastic processes, brownian motion, stochastic integral, differentials and Ito's formula; martingales.MFE 230RAdvanced Computational Finance
Sign upThis course builds on the techniques learned in 230D, Quantitative Methods for Derivative Pricing. The focus is to gain a deeper analysis of numerical and computational issues in pricing and calibration. The orientation of the course is hands-on, with heavy use of computational techniques applied to case projects.MFE 230SBehavioral Finance
Sign upOver the last 25 years, psychologists have come to better understand the processes by which people make judgements and decisions. They have identified common judgement and decision heuristics and the biases associated with these. An understanding of one's own decision biases and those of others is an important tool for managers.MFE 230TTopics in Financial Engineering
Sign upAdvanced study in the field of finance engineering that will address current and emerging issues. Topics will vary with each offering and will be announced at the beginning of each term.MFE 230VCredit Risk Modeling
Sign upFocuses on the techniques currently used to model credit risk. The course will cover default probabilities, loss given default, correlation, credit portfolio analytics, bond valuation, loan valuation, and credit derivative valuation. Emphasis will be placed on model building, model validation, and interpreting model output.MFE 230VACredit Risk: Economic Concepts
Sign upIntroduction to credit risk modeling and conceptual overview of current techniques. Covers default probabilities, loss given default, correlation, credit portfolio analytics, bond valuation, loan valuation, and credit derivative valuation. Prepares students who are interested in a second course that will focus on model building.MFE 230VBCredit Risk: Quantitative Modeling
Sign upFocuses on the techniques currently used to model credit risk. The course will cover default probabilities, loss given default, correlation, credit portfolio analytics, bond valuation, loan valuation, and credit derivative valuation. Emphasis will be placed on model building, model validation, and interpreting model output.MFE 230WAccounting and Taxation of Derivatives
Sign upThis course provides a framework to allow students the understanding of the accounting and tax issues related to derivatives and hedging. It also fulfills the needs of students seeking jobs in the corporate sector and/or seeking securities-structuring assignments in the financial services sector.MFE 230XHigh Frequency Finance
Sign upThis course introduces basic concepts of high frequency finance and discusses recent developments in market microstructure, electronic trading, and high frequency data modeling.MFE 230YEthics and Regulation in Financial Markets
Sign upThis course is an introduction to the legal rules which govern financial markets and institutions in general but also, specifically related to derivatives. The main purpose of legal rules and regulations is to ensure a smooth functioning of financial markets, as well as the safety and soundness of the overall financial system.MFE 230ZADeep Learning and Applications I
Sign upTopics include supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning industry tools to develop machine learning systems. Data collection and processing (APIs, web scraping, and Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark), multilayer perceptron (deep neural nets, training deep neural nets, convolutional, neural networks, recurring neural networks, Word2Vec).MFE 230ZBDeep Learning and Applications II
Sign upTopics include spectral representation, long memory processes “shallow models”: ARMA, filter banks, SVR/SVM, random forests and Probabilistic graphical networks; deep models: RNNs and CNNs for sequential modeling, attention networks deep learning frameworks, basic models and causal loss functions for financial time-series prediction.
MSE51 courses
MSE 45Properties of Materials
Sign upApplication of basic principles of physics and chemistry to the engineering properties of materials. Emphasis on establishing structure, property, processing, and performance interrelationships in metals, ceramics, and polymers.MSE 45LProperties of Materials Laboratory
Sign upThis course presents laboratory applications of the basic principles introduced in the lecture-based course MSE45 – Properties of Materials.MSE 102Bonding, Crystallography, and Crystal Defects
Sign upBonding in solids; classification of metals, semiconductors, and insulators; crystal systems; point, line, and planar defects in crystals; examples of crystallographic and defect analysis in engineering materials; relationship to physical and mechanical properties.MSE 103Phase Transformations and Kinetics
Sign upThe nature, mechanisms, and kinetics of phase transformations and microstructural changes in the solid state. Atom diffusion in solids. Phase transformations through the nucleation and growth of new matrix or precipitate phases. Martensitic transformations, spinodal decomposition.MSE 104Materials Characterization
Sign upThis 3-unit course will cover basic principles and techniques used for the characterization of engineering materials. The course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to the basic principles of structural, chemical and property characterization techniques. The course.MSE 104LMaterials Characterization Laboratory
Sign upThis 1-unit laboratory course covers X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), as well as lab writeup protocols and academic integrity. Students will get hands-on experience using the XRD, SEM and TEM equipment to perform microstructural characterization of materials.MSE 111Properties of Electronic Materials
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Sign upElectrochemical theory of corrosion. Mechanisms and rates in relation to physiochemical and metallurgical factors. Stress corrosion and mechanical influences on corrosion. Corrosion protection by design, inhibition, cathodic protection, and coatings.MSE 113Mechanical Behavior of Engineering Materials
Sign upThis course covers elastic and plastic deformation under static/dynamic loads. Prediction/prevention of failure by yielding, fracture, fatigue, wear and environmental effects are addressed. Design issues of materials selection for load-bearing applications are discussed. Case studies of engineering failures are presented.MSE 117Properties of Dielectric and Magnetic Materials
Sign upIntroduction to the physical principles underlying the dielectric and magnetic properties of solids. The course also covers the properties of grain boundary devices (including varistors).MSE C118Biological Performance of Materials
Sign upThis course is intended to give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of topics related to biomedical materials selection and design. Structure-property relationships of biomedical materials and their interaction with biological systems will be addressed.MSE 120Materials Production
Sign upEconomic and technological significance of metals and other materials. Elementary geology (composition of lithosphere, mineralization). Short survey of mining and mineral processing techniques. Review of chemical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics. Elementary heat transfer, fluid flow, and mass transfer.MSE 121Metals Processing
Sign upThe principles of metals processing with emphasis on the use of processing to establish microstructures which impart desirable engineering properties. The techniques discussed include solidification, thermal and mechanical processing, powder processing, welding and joining, and surface treatments.MSE 122Ceramic Processing
Sign upPowder fabrication by grinding and chemical methods, rheological behavior of powder-fluid suspensions, forming methods, drying, sintering, and grain growth. Relation of processing steps to microstructure development.MSE 123ELECTRONIC MATERIALS PROCESSING
Sign upRecent advances in nanomaterials research will also.MSE 125Thin-Film Materials Science
Sign upDeposition, processing, and characterization of thin films and their technological applications. Physical and chemical vapor deposition methods. Thin-film nucleation and growth. Thermal and ion processing. Microstructural development in epitaxial, polycrystalline, and amorphous films. Thin-film characterization techniques.MSE 129Experimental Materials Science of Thin Films and Coatings
Sign upwill be gained. Important synthesis and processing techniques used for the fabrication of.MSE 130Experimental Materials Science and Design
Sign upThis course provides a culminating experience for students approaching completion of the materials science and engineering curriculum. The principles of materials selection in engineering design are reviewed.MSE 136Materials in Energy Technologies
Sign upIn many, if not all, technologies, it is materials that play a crucial, enabling role. This course examines potentially sustainable technologies, and the materials properties that enable them. The science at the basis of selected energy technologies are examined and considered in case studies.MSE 140Nanomaterials for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upThis course introduces the fundamental principles needed to understand the behavior of materials at the nanometer length scale and the different classes of nanomaterials with applications ranging from information technology to biotechnology.MSE C150Introduction to Materials Chemistry
Sign upThe application of basic chemical principles to problems in materials discovery, design, and characterization will be discussed. Topics covered will include inorganic solids, nanoscale materials, polymers, and biological materials, with specific focus on the ways in which atomic-level interactions dictate the bulk properties of matter.MSE 151Polymeric Materials
Sign upThis course is designed for upper division undergraduate and graduate students to gain a fundamental understanding of the science of polymeric materials.MSE C157Nanomaterials in Medicine
Sign upNanomedicine is an emerging field involving the use of nanoscale materials for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes. Nanomedicine is a highly interdisciplinary field involving chemistry, materials science, biology and medicine, and has the potential to make major impacts on healthcare in the future. The overall.MSE 159Introduction to Soft Matter
Sign upemergent phenomena and properties of interest using scaling.MSE 200ASurvey of Materials Science
Sign upA survey of Materials Science at the beginning graduate level, intended for those who did not major in the field as undergraduates. Focus on the nature of microstructure and its manipulation and control to determine engineering properties.MSE 201AThermodynamics and Phase Transformations in Solids
Sign upThe laws of thermodynamics, fundamental equations for multicomponent elastic solids and electromagnetic media, equilibrium criteria. Application to solution thermodynamics, point defects in solids, phase diagrams. Phase transitions, Landau rule, symmetry rules. Interfaces, nucleation theory, elastic effects.MSE 201BThermodynamics, Phase Behavior and Transport Phenomena in Materials
Sign upThis course will cover the laws of classical thermodynamics, principles of statistical mechanics, and laws governing the transport of mass and momentum in materials. Applications will include the construction of equilibrium and nonequilibrium phase diagrams and the kinetics of phase transformations in both soft and hard materials.MSE 202Crystal Structure and Bonding
Sign upRegular, irregular arrays of points, spheres; lattices, direct, reciprocal; crystallographic point and space groups; atomic structure; bonding in molecules; bonding in solids; ionic (Pauling rules), covalent, metallic bonding; structure of elements, compounds, minerals, polymers.MSE 204Materials Characterization
Sign upThis 3-unit course will cover basic principles and techniques used for the characterization of engineering materials. The course is designed to introduce graduate students to the basic principles of structural, chemical and property characterization techniques. The course introduces.MSE 204DMaterials Characterization
Sign upThis 1-unit course will introduce specialized techniques used for the characterization of engineering materials beyond routine x-ray diffraction and electron microscopy.MSE 205Defects in Solids
Sign upMany properties of solid state materials are determined by lattice defects. This course treats in detail the structure of crystal defects, defect formation and annihilation processes, and the influence of lattice defects on the physical and optical properties of crystalline materials.MSE C208Biological Performance of Materials
Sign upThis course is intended to give students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of topics related to biomedical materials selection and design. Structure-property relationships of biomedical materials and their interaction with biological systems will be addressed.MSE C211Mechanics of Solids
Sign upMechanical response of materials: Simple tension in elastic, plastic and viscoelastic members. Continuum mechanics: The stress and strain tensors, equilibrium, compatibility. Three-dimensional elastic, plastic and viscoelastic problems. Thermal, transformation, and dealloying stresses.MSE C212Deformation and Fracture of Engineering Materials
Sign upThis course covers deformation and fracture behavior of engineering materials for both monotonic and cyclic loading conditions.MSE 213Environmental Effects on Materials Properties and Behavior
Sign upReview of electrochemical aspects of corrosion; pitting and crevice corrosion; active/passive transition; fracture mechanics approach to corrosion; stress corrosion cracking; hydrogen embrittlement; liquid metal embrittlement; corrosion fatigue; testing methods.MSE C214Micromechanics
Sign upBasic theories, analytical techniques, and mathematical foundations of micromechanics. It includes 1. physical micromechanics, such as mathematical theory of dislocation, and cohesive fracture models; 2. theoretical composite material that includes the main methodologies in evaluating overall.MSE 215Computational Materials Science
Sign upIntroduction to computational materials science. Development of atomic scale simulations for materials science applications. Application of kinetic Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics, and total energy techniques to the modeling of surface diffusion processes, elastic constants, ideal shear strengths, and defect properties.MSE C216Macromolecular Science in Biotechnology and Medicine
Sign upOverview of the problems associated with the selection and function of polymers used in biotechnology and medicine. Principles of polymer science, polymer synthesis, and structure-property-performance relationships of polymers. Particular emphasis is placed on the performance of polymers in biological environments.MSE 217Properties of Dielectric and Magnetic Materials
Sign upIntroduction to the physical principles underlying the dielectric and magnetic properties of solids. The course also covers the properties of grain boundary devices (including varistors).MSE 218Optical Materials and Devices
Sign upBasic concepts on light-matter interactions. Excitons, biexcitons.MSE 223Semiconductor Materials
Sign upSemiconductor purification and crystal growth techniques. Doping, radiation damage, and annealing. Metal-semiconductor interfaces and reactions. Interaction between defects and impurities during processing of devices. Major electronic and optical methods for the analysis of semiconductors.MSE 224Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Sign upThis course covers the fundamentals of magnetism and magnetic materials in the first two-thirds of the class. Magnetic materials covered include transition metals, their alloys and.MSE C225Thin-Film Science and Technology
Sign upThin-film nucleation and growth, microstructural evolution and reactions. Comparison of thin-film deposition techniques. Characterization techniques. Processing of thin films by ion implantation and rapid annealing.MSE C226Photovoltaic Materials; Modern Technologies in the Context of a Growing Renewable Energy Market
Sign upThis technical course focuses on the fundamentals of photovoltaic energy conversion with respect to the physical principals of operation and design of efficient semiconductor solar cell devices.MSE 241Electron Microscopy Laboratory
Sign upof its major functional diffraction and imaging.MSE 242Advanced Spectroscopy
Sign upAdvanced structural and functional characterization of materials using spectroscopic methods. Techniques to be discussed include state of the art optical, x-ray and ion-beam spectroscopies used for characterization of advanced materials and devices.MSE 251Polymer Surfaces and Interfaces
Sign upThe course is designed for graduate students to gain a fundamental understanding of the surface and interfacial science of polymeric materials.MSE 260Surface Properties of Materials
Sign upThermodynamics of surfaces and phase boundaries, surface tension of solids and liquids, surface activity, adsorption, phase equilibria, and contact angles, electrochemical double layers at interfaces, theory, and applications.MSE C261Introduction to Nano-Science and Engineering
Sign upA three-module introduction to the fundamental topics of Nano-Science and Engineering (NSE) theory and research within chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. Students must take.MSE C286Modeling and Simulation of Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Sign upThis course provides the student with a modern introduction to the basic industrial practices, modeling techniques, theoretical background, and computational methods to treat classical and cutting edge manufacturing processes in a coherent and self-consistent manner.MSE C287Computational Design of Multifunctional/Multiphysical Composite Materials
Sign upThe course is self-contained and is designed in an interdisciplinary manner for graduate students in engineering, materials science, physics, and applied mathematics who are interested in methods to accelerate the laboratory analysis and design of new materials.
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PB HLTH 142Introduction to Probability and Statistics in Biology and Public Health
Sign upDescriptive statistics, probability, probability distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing, chi-square, correlation and regression with biomedical applications.
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PHYSICS 5AIntroductory Mechanics and Relativity
Sign upKinematics, dynamics, work and energy, rotational motion, oscillations, fluids and relativity. Use of calculus and vector algebra will be emphasized. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics, or related disciplines. Successor to the Physics H7 series.PHYSICS 5BIntroductory Electromagnetism, Waves, and Optics
Sign upElectric fields and potential, circuits, magnetism and induction. Introduction to optics including light propagation, reflection, refraction and interference. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics, or related disciplines. Successor to the Physics H7 series.PHYSICS 5BLIntroduction to Experimental Physics I
Sign upPart one of a two-semester laboratory sequence to introduce students to experimental physics and prepare them for research. Covers a variety of modern and historical experiments, emphasizing data analysis, clear scientific communication, and development of skills on modern equipment. Successor to the Physics H7 series.PHYSICS 5CIntroductory Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics
Sign upTemperature, kinetic theory, entropy; particle/wave nature of matter, Schrodinger equation, hydrogen atom, applications of quantum physics. Intended for students with an interest in pursuing a major in physics, astrophysics, engineering physics or related disciplines. Continuation of 5A-5B-5C sequence. Successor to the Physics H7 series.PHYSICS 5CLIntroduction to Experimental Physics II
Sign upPart two of a two-semester laboratory sequence to introduce students to experimental physics and prepare them for research. Covers a variety of modern and historical experiments, emphasizing iterative experimental design, clear scientific communication, and development of skills on modern equipment. Successor to the Physics H7 series.PHYSICS 7APhysics for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upMechanics and wave motion.PHYSICS 7BPhysics for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upHeat, electricity, and magnetism.PHYSICS 7CPhysics for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upElectromagnetic waves, optics, relativity, and quantum physics.PHYSICS H7APhysics for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upHonors sequence corresponding to 7A-7B-7C, but with a greater emphasis on theory as opposed to problem solving. Recommended for those students who have had advanced Physics on the high school level and who are intending to declare a major in physics.PHYSICS H7BPhysics for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upHonors sequence corresponding to 7A-7B-7C, but with a greater emphasis on theory as opposed to problem solving. Recommended for those students who have had advanced Physics on the high school level and who are intending to declare a major in physics.PHYSICS H7CPhysics for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upHonors sequence corresponding to 7A-7B-7C, but with a greater emphasis on theory as opposed to problem solving. Recommended for those students who have had advanced Physics on the high school level and who are intending to declare a major in physics.PHYSICS 8AIntroductory Physics
Sign upIntroduction to forces, kinetics, equilibria, fluids, waves, and heat. This course presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper division study in biology and architecture.PHYSICS 8BIntroductory Physics
Sign upIntroduction to electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics. The course presents concepts and methodologies for understanding physical phenomena, and is particularly useful preparation for upper division study in biology and architecture.PHYSICS 10Descriptive Introduction to Physics
Sign upThe most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the Theory of Relativity, lasers, explosions, earthquakes, superconductors, and quantum physics.PHYSICS C10Descriptive Introduction to Physics
Sign upThe most interesting and important topics in physics, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, with applications to current events. Topics covered may vary and may include energy and conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the Theory of Relativity, lasers, explosions, earthquakes, superconductors, and quantum physics.PHYSICS 21Physics of Music
Sign upPhysical principles encountered in the study of music. The applicable laws of mechanics, fundamentals of sound, harmonic content, principles of sound production in musical instruments, musical scales. Numerous illustrative lecture demonstrations will be given. Only the basics of high school algebra and geometry will be used.PHYSICS C21Physics and Music
Sign upWhat can we learn about the nature of reality and the ways that we humans have invented to discover how the world works? An exploration of these questions through the physical principles encountered in the study of music. Numerous illustrative lecture demonstrations will be given. Only the basics.PHYSICS 77Introduction to Computational Techniques in Physics
Sign upIntroductory scientific programming in Python with examples from physics. Topics include: visualization, statistics and probability, regression, numerical integration, simulation, data modeling, function approximation, and algebraic systems. Recommended for freshman physics majors.PHYSICS 88Data Science Applications in Physics
Sign upIntroduction to data science with applications to physics. Topics include: statistics and probability in physics, modeling of the physical systems and data, numerical integration and differentiation, function approximation. Connector course for Data Science 8, room-shared with Physics 77.PHYSICS 89Introduction to Mathematical Physics
Sign upComplex numbers, linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, Fourier series and transform methods, introduction to partial differential equations, introduction to tensors. Applications to physics will be emphasized. This course or an equivalent course required for physics major.PHYSICS 100Communicating Physics and Physical Science
Sign upFor undergraduate and graduate students interested in improving their ability to communicate scientific knowledge by teaching science in K-12 schools. The course will combine instruction in inquiry-based science teaching methods and learning pedagogy with 10 weeks of supervised teaching experience in a local school.PHYSICS 105Analytic Mechanics
Sign upNewtonian mechanics, motion of a particle in one, two, and three dimensions, Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton's equations, central force motion, moving coordinate systems, mechanics of continuous media, oscillations, normal modes, rigid body dynamics, tensor analysis techniques. Some knowledge of Python required for homework assignments.PHYSICS 110AElectromagnetism and Optics
Sign upPart I. A course emphasizing electromagnetic theory and applications; charges and currents; electric and magnetic fields; dielectric, conducting, and magnetic media; relativity, Maxwell equations. Wave propagation in media, radiation and scattering, Fourier optics, interference and diffraction, ray optics and applications.PHYSICS 110BElectromagnetism and Optics
Sign upPart II. A course emphasizing electromagnetic theory and applications; charges and currents; electric and magnetic fields; dielectric, conducting, and magnetic media; relativity, Maxwell equations. Wave propagation in media, radiation and scattering, Fourier optics, interference and diffraction, ray optics and applications.PHYSICS 111AInstrumentation Laboratory
Sign uplinear circuits, semiconductor diodes, JFETS, Op-Amps, Labview programming, ADC and DAC converters, signal processing, and feedback control.PHYSICS 111BAdvanced Experimentation Laboratory
Sign upIn the advanced experimentation lab students complete four of 20+ advanced experiments. These include many experiments in atomic, nuclear, particle physics, biophysics, and solid-state physics, among others.PHYSICS 112Introduction to Statistical and Thermal Physics
Sign upBasic concepts of statistical mechanics, microscopic basis of thermodynamics and applications to macroscopic systems, condensed states, phase transformations, quantum distributions, elementary kinetic theory of transport processes, fluctuation phenomena. Some knowledge of Python required for homework assignments.PHYSICS 129Particle Physics
Sign upTools of particle and nuclear physics. Properties, classification, and interaction of particles including the quark-gluon constituents of hadrons. High energy phenomena analyzed by quantum mechanical methods. Course will survey the field including some related topics in nuclear physics. Some knowledge of Python required.PHYSICS 130Quantum and Nonlinear Optics
Sign upThe detailed theory and experimental basis of quantum and nonlinear optics is presented and used to exhibit basic concepts of quantum measurements and noise, stochastic processes and dissipative quantum systems.PHYSICS 137AQuantum Mechanics
Sign upPart I. Introduction to the methods of quantum mechanics with applications to atomic, molecular, solid state, nuclear and elementary particle physics.PHYSICS 137BQuantum Mechanics
Sign upPart II. Introduction to the methods of quantum mechanics with applications to atomic, molecular, solid state, nuclear and elementary particle physics.PHYSICS 138Modern Atomic Physics
Sign upAtomic, molecular, and optical physics is at once a precise and quantitative description of atoms, molecules and light; a generalized toolbox for manipulating and probing quantum systems; and an active field of contemporary research. This course exposes students to all these aspects.PHYSICS 139Special Relativity and General Relativity
Sign upHistorical and experimental foundations of Einstein's special theory of relativity; spatial and temporal measurements, particle dynamics, electrodynamics, Lorentz invariants. Introduction to general relativity. Selected applications. Designed for advanced undergraduates in physics and astronomy.PHYSICS 141ASolid State Physics
Sign upPart I. A thorough introductory course in modern solid state physics.PHYSICS 141BSolid State Physics
Sign upPart II. A thorough introductory course in modern solid state physics.PHYSICS 142Introduction to Plasma Physics
Sign upMotion of charged particles in electric and magnetic fields, dynamics of fully ionized plasma from both microscopic and macroscopic point of view, magnetohydrodynamics, small amplitude waves; examples from astrophysics, space sciences and controlled-fusion research.PHYSICS 153Foundational Course for Physical Science Transfer Students
Sign upThis course is designed to assist physics and other physical sciences transfer students in their transition to UC Berkeley. Students will work in small-groups to solve challenging mathematical and physics concepts to assist with academic.PHYSICS C161Relativistic Astrophysics and Cosmology
Sign upElements of general relativity. Physics of pulsars, cosmic rays, black holes. The cosmological distance scale, elementary cosmological models, properties of galaxies and quasars. The mass density and age of the universe. Evidence for dark matter and dark energy and concepts of the early universe and of galaxy formation.PHYSICS 177Principles of Molecular Biophysics
Sign upWe will review the structure of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and the forces and interactions maintaining their structure in solution. We will describe the thermodynamics and kinetics of protein folding. We will then cover the main structural methods in biology: X-ray crystallography.PHYSICS 188Bayesian Data Analysis and Machine Learning for Physical Sciences
Sign upThe course design covers data analysis and machine learning, highlighting their importance to the physical sciences. It covers data analysis with linear and nonlinear regression, logistic regression, and gaussian processes. It covers concepts in machine learning such as unsupervised and supervised regression and classification learning.PHYSICS C191Quantum Information Science and Technology
Sign upThis multidisciplinary course provides an introduction to fundamental conceptual aspects of quantum mechanics from a computational and informational theoretic perspective, as well as physical implementations and technological applications of quantum information science.PHYSICS C201Introduction to Nano-Science and Engineering
Sign upA three-module introduction to the fundamental topics of Nano-Science and Engineering (NSE) theory and research within chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. Students must take.PHYSICS C202Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
Sign upPrinciples of gas dynamics, self-gravitating fluids, magnetohydrodynamics and elementary kinetic theory. Aspects of convection, fluid oscillations, linear instabilities, spiral density waves, shock waves, turbulence, accretion disks, stellar winds, and jets.PHYSICS C203Computational Nanoscience
Sign upA multidisciplinary overview of computational nanoscience for both theorists and experimentalists.PHYSICS 205AAdvanced Dynamics
Sign upLagrange and Hamiltonian dynamics, variational methods, symmetry, kinematics and dynamics of rotation, canonical variables and transformations, perturbation theory, nonlinear dynamics, KAM theory, solitons and integrable pdes.PHYSICS 205BAdvanced Dynamics
Sign upNonlinear dynamics of dissipative systems, attractors, perturbation theory, bifurcation theory, pattern formation. Emphasis on recent developments, including turbulence.PHYSICS C207Radiation Processes in Astronomy
Sign upAn introduction to the basic physics of astronomy and astrophysics at the graduate level. Principles of energy transfer by radiation. Elements of classical and quantum theory of photon emission; bremsstrahlung, cyclotron and synchrotron radiation. Compton scattering, atomic, molecular and nuclear electromagnetic transitions.PHYSICS 209Classical Electromagnetism
Sign upMaxwell's equations, gauge transformations and tensors. Complete development of special relativity, with applications. Plane waves in material media, polarization, Fresnel equations, attenuation, and dispersion. Wave equation with sources, retarded solution for potentials, and fields. Fields of charges in arbitrary.PHYSICS 211Equilibrium Statistical Physics
Sign upFoundations of statistical physics. Ensemble theory. Degenerate systems. Systems of interacting particles.PHYSICS 212Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics
Sign upTime dependent processes. Kinetic equations. Transport processes. Irreversibility. Theory of many-particle systems. Critical phenomena and renormalization group. Theory of phase transitions.PHYSICS 216Special Topics in Many-Body Physics
Sign upQuantum theory of many-particle systems. Applications of theory and technique to physical systems. Pairing phenomena, superfluidity, equation of state, critical phenomena, phase transitions, nuclear matter.PHYSICS C218Modern Optical Microscopy for the Modern Biologist
Sign upThis course is intended for graduate students in the early stages of their thesis research who are contemplating using modern microscopy tools as part of their work. It endeavors to cut through the confusion of the wide array of new imaging methods, with a practical description of the pros and cons of each.PHYSICS 221AQuantum Mechanics
Sign upBasic assumptions of quantum mechanics; quantum theory of measurement; matrix mechanics; Schroedinger theory; symmetry and invariance principles; theory of angular momentum; stationary state problems; variational principles; time independent perturbation theory; time dependent perturbation theory; theory of scattering.PHYSICS 221BQuantum Mechanics
Sign upMany-body methods, radiation field quantization, relativistic quantum mechanics, applications.PHYSICS 226Particle Physics Phenomenology
Sign upIntroduction to particle physics phenomena. Emphasis is placed on experimental tests of particle physics models. Topics include Quark model spectroscopy; weak decays; overview of detectors and accelerators; e+e- annihilation; parton model; electron-proton and neutrino-proton scattering; special topics of current interest.PHYSICS C228Extragalactic Astronomy and Cosmology
Sign upA survey of physical cosmology - the study of the origin, evolution, and fate of the universe.PHYSICS 229Advanced Cosmology
Sign upAdvanced topics in physical and early-universe cosmology. The course extends the material of C228.PHYSICS 230Quantum and Nonlinear Optics
Sign upThe detailed theory and experimental basis of quantum and nonlinear optics is presented and used to exhibit basic concepts of quantum measurements and noise, stochastic processes and dissipative quantum systems.PHYSICS 231General Relativity
Sign upAn introduction to Einstein's theory of gravitation. Tensor analysis, general relativistic models for matter and electromagnetism, Einstein's field equations. Applications, for example, to the solar system, dense stars, black holes, and cosmology.PHYSICS 232AQuantum Field Theory I
Sign upIntroduction to quantum field theory: canonical quantization of scalar, electromagnetic, and Dirac fields; derivation of Feynman rules; regularization and renormalization; introduction to the renormalization group; elements of the path integral.PHYSICS 232BQuantum Field Theory II
Sign upRenormalization of Yang-Mills gauge theories: BRST quantization of gauge theories; nonperturbative dynamics; renormalization group; basics of effective field theory; large N; solitons; instantons; dualities. Selected current topics.PHYSICS 233AStandard Model and Beyond I
Sign upIntroduction to the Standard Model of particle physics and its applications: construction of the Standard Model; Higgs mechanism; phenomenology of weak interactions; QCD and the chiral Lagrangian; quark mixing and flavor physics.PHYSICS 233BStandard Model and Beyond II
Sign upAdvanced topics in the Standard Model and beyond, selected from: open problems in the Standard Model; supersymmetric models; grand unification; neutrino physics; flat and warped extra dimensions; axions; inflation; baryogenesis; dark matter; the multiverse; other current topics.PHYSICS 234AString Theory I
Sign upPerturbative theory of the bosonic strings, superstrings, and heterotic strings: NSR and GS formulations; 2d CFT; strings in background fields; T-duality; effective spacetime supergravity; perturbative description of D-branes; elements of compactifications and string phenomemology; perturbative mirror symmetry.PHYSICS 234BString Theory II
Sign upNonperturbative apsects of string theory. Topics selected from black holes; black branes; Bekenstein-Hawking entropy; D-branes; string dualities; M-theory; holographic principle and its realizations; AdS/CFT correspondence; gauge theory/gravity dualities; flux compactifications; cosmology in string theory; topological string theories.PHYSICS 238Advanced Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Sign upContemporary topics in atomic, molecular, and optical physics are presented at an advanced level.PHYSICS 238AModern Atomic Physics
Sign upAtomic, molecular, and optical physics is at once a precise and quantitative description of atoms, molecules and light; a generalized toolbox for manipulating and probing quantum systems; and an active field of contemporary research. This course exposes students to all these aspects.PHYSICS 238BAdvanced Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
Sign upContemporary topics in atomic, molecular, and optical physics are presented at an advanced level.PHYSICS 240AQuantum Theory of Solids
Sign upExcitations and interactions in solids; crystal structures, symmetries, Bloch's theorem; energy bands; electron dynamics; impurity states; lattice dynamics, phonons; many-electron interactions; density functional theory; dielectric functions, conductivity and optical properties.PHYSICS 240BQuantum Theory of Solids
Sign upOptical properties, excitons; electron-phonon interactions, polarons; quantum oscillations, Fermi surfaces; magnetoresistance; quantum Hall effect; transport processes, Boltzmann equation; superconductivity, BCS theory; many-body perturbation theory, Green's functions.PHYSICS 242ATheoretical Plasma Physics
Sign upAnalysis of plasma behavior according to the Vlasov, Fokker-Planck equations, guiding center and hydromagnetic descriptions. Study of equilibria, stability, linear and nonlinear waves, transport, and laser-plasma interactions.PHYSICS 242BTheoretical Plasma Physics
Sign upAnalysis of plasma behavior according to the Vlasov, Fokker-Planck equations, guiding center and hydromagnetic descriptions. Study of equilibria, stability, linear and nonlinear waves, transport, and laser-plasma interactions.PHYSICS C254High Energy Astrophysics
Sign upBasic physics of high energy radiation processes in an astrophysics environment. Cosmic ray production and propagation. Applications selected from pulsars, x-ray sources, supernovae, interstellar medium, extragalactic radio sources, quasars, and big-bang cosmologies.PHYSICS 288Bayesian Data Analysis and Machine Learning for Physical Sciences
Sign upThe course design covers data analysis and machine learning, highlighting their importance to the physical sciences. It covers data analysis with linear and nonlinear regression, logistic regression, and gaussian processes. It covers concepts in machine learning such as unsupervised and supervised regression and classification learning.
PSYCH39 courses
PSYCH 1General Psychology
Sign upIntroduction to the principal areas, problems, and concepts of psychology. This course is required for the major; students not considering a psychology major are directed to 2.PSYCH N1General Psychology
Sign upIntroduction to the principal areas, problems, and concepts of psychology. This course is required for the major; students not considering a psychology major are directed to 2.PSYCH W1General Psychology
Sign upIntroduction to the principal areas, problems, and concepts of psychology.PSYCH 2Principles of Psychology
Sign upAn overview of psychology for students who will not major in the field. This course satisfies the prerequisite for upper division decade courses.PSYCH 3Introduction to How the Brain Works
Sign upThis course will give a rigorous yet accessible overview of our current understanding of how the brain works and how it is altered by experience.PSYCH 4Emotional Intelligence
Sign upThis course will examine research on emotional intelligence and techniques for developing emotional intelligence.PSYCH 5Technology vs. Psychology: The Internet Revolution and the Rise of the Virtual Self
Sign upMost people have an online alter ego that is stronger and sexier but also angrier, more impulsive, and less ethical. These traits can become incorporated into offline personality, turning us into our avatar. Other psychological damage comes from the lack of online privacy and our new relationship with information.PSYCH 6Stress and Coping
Sign upThis course is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of the various areas within the field of psychology that address topics related to stress and coping.PSYCH 7The Person in Big Data
Sign upThis course will introduce students to the basic principles and methods of personality and social psychology as applied to a rapidly growing topic of modern society--the collection and analysis of online social “big data.PSYCH 8Music and the Brain
Sign upThis course will explore mental processes that allow listeners to perceive music and performers to produce it. We will compare music from various traditions to examine shared cognitive principles and emotional responses; comparisons to language will highlight neural specializations for music. innate components of musical behavior.PSYCH 9Changing Behavior: Lessons from a Dog Trainer
Sign upIn this course, we will examine behavior change – in you, and in those others you wish you could change -- by looking at basic principles that apply across species: operant conditioning, classical conditioning, motivation, stress and development. Come learn what training animals can tell you.PSYCH 14Psychology of Gender
Sign upExamination of various factors in the development of feminine and masculine roles, including personality, social processes, biology, and culture.PSYCH 18Contemporary Issues in Organizational Psychology with a Focus on Leadership and Creativity
Sign upThis course will explore current questions of industrial and organizational psychology.PSYCH 22Neurons in Context
Sign upBasic knowledge will be gained on neurotransmission, mechanisms underlying learning and memory, experience dependent plasticity, stress, gonadal hormones, and psychoactive drugs. Students.PSYCH 24Freshman Seminars
Sign upThe Berkeley Seminar Program has been designed to provide new students with the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member in a small-seminar setting. Berkeley Seminars are offered in all campus departments, and topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.PSYCH 39EFreshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.PSYCH 39IFreshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.PSYCH 39JFreshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.PSYCH 39KFreshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.PSYCH 39LFreshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.PSYCH 39MFreshman/Sophomore Seminar
Sign upFreshman and sophomore seminars offer lower division students the opportunity to explore an intellectual topic with a faculty member and a group of peers in a small-seminar setting. These seminars are offered in all campus departments; topics vary from department to department and from semester to semester.PSYCH C61Brain, Mind, and Behavior
Sign upIntroduction to human brain mechanisms of sensation, movement, perception, thinking, learning, memory, and emotion in terms of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the nervous system in health and disease. Intended for students in the humanities and social sciences and others not majoring in the biological sciences.PSYCH 62The Science and Practice of Happiness
Sign upIn this course, we will tour different approaches to understanding happiness, covering the great thinking from the past millennia found in the humanities and contemplative traditions (e.g., Indigenous traditions, Buddhism, Romanticism) and the recent social biological study of happiness.PSYCH C64Exploring the Brain: Introduction to Neuroscience
Sign upThis course will introduce lower division undergraduates to the fundamentals of neuroscience. The first part of the course covers basic membrane properties, synapses, action potentials, chemical and electrical synaptic interactions, receptor potentials, and receptor proteins.PSYCH 70Exploring Career Options as a Mental Health Practitioner
Sign upThis course is designed for domestic and international undergraduate students who are interested in exploring various careers in mental health practice under the U.S. context. Students will have opportunities to communicate and network with.PSYCH 84Sophomore Seminar
Sign upSophomore seminars are small interactive courses offered by faculty members in departments all across the campus. Sophomore seminars offer opportunity for close, regular intellectual contact between faculty members and students in the crucial second year. The topics vary from department to department and semester to semester.PSYCH 88Data Science for Cognitive Neuroscience
Sign upThe human brain is a complex information processing system and is currently the topic of multiple fascinating branches of research. Understanding how it works is a very challenging scientific task. Cognitive neuroscience is concerned with studying the neural mechanisms underlying various aspects.PSYCH 98Supervised Group Study
Sign upGroup study of selected topics. Enrollment restricted. See Introduction to Courses and Curriculum section of this catalog.PSYCH 99Supervised Independent Study and Research
Sign upIntended for freshmen and sophomores who wish to undertake a program of individual inquiry on a topic in psychology.PSYCH 101Research and Data Analysis in Psychology
Sign upThe course will concentrate on hypothesis formulation and testing, tests of significance, analysis of variance (one-way analysis), simple correlation, simple regression, and nonparametric statistics such as chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests. Majors intending to be in the honors program must complete 101 by the end of their junior year.PSYCH 101DData Science for Research Psychology
Sign upThis Python based course builds upon the inferential and computational thinking skills developed in the Foundations of Data Science course by tying them to the classical statistical and research approaches used in Psychology.PSYCH 102Methods for Research in Psychological Sciences
Sign upThe goal of this course is to give students a strong foundation in statistical methodologies prevalent in the psychological sciences, and to prepare them for more advanced and specialized courses in statistics, machine learning, and data science.PSYCH 106Psychology of Dreams
Sign upDreaming is a necessary, universal nightly activity of the human mind and brain. This class will cover some of the major psychological theories, interpretations, and uses that have been made of dreams.PSYCH N108Clinical Applications of East Asian Meditation Practices
Sign upThis course applies views and practices of Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian schools of meditation. The emphasis in the course will be on practical and clinical applications of meditation such as working with emotions and the quest for psychological well-being. The basic laboratory technique will be various types of meditation.PSYCH 109History of Psychology
Sign upDevelopment of scientific study of human and animal behavior. Consideration of history of particular subject areas--such as biological, comparative, developmental, personality, and social psychology--as well as general trends.PSYCH 110Introduction to Biological Psychology
Sign upSurvey of relations between behavioral and biological processes. Topics include sensory and perceptual processes, neural maturation, natural bases of motivation, and learning.PSYCH N110Introduction to Biological Psychology
Sign upSurvey of relations between behavioral and biological processes. Topics include sensory and perceptual processes, neural maturation, natural bases of motivation, and learning.PSYCH 111Human Neuroanatomy
Sign upThis course covers the anatomical composition of the human brain with particular emphasis on modern understanding regarding the micro- and macroanatomy of the cerebral cortex and the underlying white matter.PSYCH C113Biological Clocks: Physiology and Behavior
Sign upA consideration of the biological clocks that generate daily, lunar, seasonal and annual rhythms in various animals including people.
STAT60 courses
STAT 0PXPreparatory Statistics
Sign upThis course assists entering Freshman students with basic statistical concepts and problem solving. Designed for students who do not meet the prerequisites for 2. Offered through the Student Learning Center.STAT 2Introduction to Statistics
Sign upPopulation and variables. Standard measures of location, spread and association. Normal approximation. Regression. Probability and sampling. Interval estimation. Some standard significance tests.STAT C8Foundations of Data Science
Sign upFoundations of data science from three perspectives: inferential thinking, computational thinking, and real-world relevance.STAT 20Introduction to Probability and Statistics
Sign upFor students with mathematical background who wish to acquire basic concepts. Relative frequencies, discrete probability, random variables, expectation. Testing hypotheses. Estimation. Illustrations from various fields.STAT 21Introductory Probability and Statistics for Business
Sign upDescriptive statistics, probability models and related concepts, sample surveys, estimates, confidence intervals, tests of significance, controlled experiments vs. observational studies, correlation and regression.STAT 33AIntroduction to Programming in R
Sign upAn introduction to the R statistical software for students with minimal prior experience with programming. This course prepares students for data analysis with R. The focus is on the computational model that underlies the R language with the goal of providing a foundation for coding.STAT 33BIntroduction to Advanced Programming in R
Sign upThe course is designed primarily for those who are already familiar with programming in another language, such as python, and want to understand how R works, and for those who already know the basics of R programming and want to gain a more in-depth understanding of the language in order to improve their coding.STAT C79Societal Risks and the Law
Sign upDefining, perceiving, quantifying and measuring risk; identifying risks and estimating their importance; determining whether laws and regulations can protect us from these risks; examining how well existing laws work and how they could be improved; evaluting costs and benefits. Applications may vary by term.STAT 89ALinear Algebra for Data Science
Sign upAn introduction to linear algebra for data science. The course will cover introductory topics in linear algebra, starting with the basics; discrete probability and how prob- ability can be used to understand high-dimensional vector spaces; matrices and graphs as popular mathematical structures with which to model data (e.g.STAT C100Principles & Techniques of Data Science
Sign upIn this course, students will explore the data science lifecycle, including question formulation, data collection and cleaning, exploratory data analysis and visualization, statistical inference and prediction, and decision-making. These include languages.STAT C102Data, Inference, and Decisions
Sign upThis course develops the probabilistic foundations of inference in data science, and builds a comprehensive view of the modeling and decision-making life cycle in data science including its human, social, and ethical implications.STAT C131AStatistical Methods for Data Science
Sign upThis course teaches a broad range of statistical methods that are used to solve data problems. Topics include group comparisons and ANOVA, standard parametric statistical models, multivariate data visualization, multiple linear regression, logistic regression and classification, regression trees and random forests.STAT 131AStatistical Methods for Data Science
Sign upTopics will include group comparisons, standard parametric statistical models, multivariate data visualization, multiple linear regression and classification, classification and regression trees and random forests. Students will be introduced to the widely used R statistical language.STAT 133Concepts in Computing with Data
Sign upAn introduction to computationally intensive applied statistics. Topics will include organization and use of databases, visualization and graphics, statistical learning and data mining, model validation procedures, and the presentation of results.STAT 134Concepts of Probability
Sign upAn introduction to probability, emphasizing concepts and applications. Conditional expectation, independence, laws of large numbers. Discrete and continuous random variables. Central limit theorem. Selected topics such as the Poisson process, Markov chains, characteristic functions.STAT 135Concepts of Statistics
Sign upA comprehensive survey course in statistical theory and methodology. Topics include descriptive statistics, maximum likelihood estimation, non-parametric methods, introduction to optimality, goodness-of-fit tests, analysis of variance, bootstrap and computer-intensive methods and least squares estimation.STAT C140Probability for Data Science
Sign upAn introduction to probability, emphasizing the combined use of mathematics and programming to solve problems. Random variables, discrete and continuous families of distributions. Bounds and approximations. Dependence, conditioning, Bayes methods. Convergence, Markov chains. Least squares prediction.STAT 150Stochastic Processes
Sign upRandom walks, discrete time Markov chains, Poisson processes. Further topics such as: continuous time Markov chains, queueing theory, point processes, branching processes, renewal theory, stationary processes, Gaussian processes.STAT 151ALinear Modelling: Theory and Applications
Sign upA coordinated treatment of linear and generalized linear models and their application.STAT 152Sampling Surveys
Sign upTheory and practice of sampling from finite populations. Simple random, stratified, cluster, and double sampling. Sampling with unequal probabilities. Properties of various estimators including ratio, regression, and difference estimators. Error estimation for complex samples.STAT 153Introduction to Time Series
Sign upAn introduction to time series analysis in the time domain and spectral domain. Topics will include: estimation of trends and seasonal effects, autoregressive moving average models, forecasting, indicators, harmonic analysis, spectra.STAT 154Modern Statistical Prediction and Machine Learning
Sign upTheory and practice of statistical prediction. Contemporary methods as extensions of classical methods. Computational efficiency versus predictive performance. Emphasis on experience.STAT 155Game Theory
Sign upGeneral theory of zero-sum, two-person games, including games in extensive form and continuous games, and illustrated by detailed study of examples.STAT 156Causal Inference
Sign upThis course will focus on approaches to causal inference using the potential outcomes framework. It will also use causal diagrams at an intuitive level. The main topics are classical randomized experiments, observational studies, instrumental variables, principal stratification and mediation analysis. This course is a.STAT 158The Design and Analysis of Experiments
Sign upAn introduction to the design and analysis of experiments. This course covers planning, conducting, and analyzing statistically designed experiments with an emphasis on hands-on experience. Standard designs studied include factorial designs, block designs, latin square designs, and repeated measures designs.STAT 159Reproducible and Collaborative Statistical Data Science
Sign upA project-based introduction to statistical data analysis. Through case studies, computer laboratories, and a term project, students will learn practical techniques and tools for producing statistically sound and appropriate, reproducible, and verifiable computational answers to scientific questions. Software tools may include Bash, Git.STAT 200AIntroduction to Probability and Statistics at an Advanced Level
Sign upProbability spaces, random variables, distributions in probability and statistics, central limit theorem, Poisson processes, transformations involving random variables, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear models, large sample theory, categorical models, decision theory.STAT 200BIntroduction to Probability and Statistics at an Advanced Level
Sign upProbability spaces, random variables, distributions in probability and statistics, central limit theorem, Poisson processes, transformations involving random variables, estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear models, large sample theory, categorical models, decision theory.STAT C200CPrinciples and Techniques of Data Science
Sign upExplores the data science lifecycle: question formulation, data collection and cleaning, exploratory, analysis, visualization, statistical inference, prediction, and decision-making.STAT 201AIntroduction to Probability at an Advanced Level
Sign upDistributions in probability and statistics, central limit theorem, Poisson processes, modes of convergence, transformations involving random variables.STAT 201BIntroduction to Statistics at an Advanced Level
Sign upEstimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, linear models, large sample theory, categorical models, decision theory.STAT 204Probability for Applications
Sign upA treatment of ideas and techniques most commonly found in the applications of probability: Gaussian and Poisson processes, limit theorems, large deviation principles, information, Markov chains and Markov chain Monte Carlo, martingales, Brownian motion and diffusion.STAT C205AProbability Theory
Sign upThe course is designed as a sequence with Statistics C205B/Mathematics C218B with the following combined syllabus. Measure theory concepts needed for probability. Expection, distributions. Laws of large numbers and central limit theorems for independent random variables. Characteristic function methods. Markov chains.STAT C205BProbability Theory
Sign upThe course is designed as a sequence with with Statistics C205A/Mathematics C218A with the following combined syllabus. Measure theory concepts needed for probability. Expection, distributions. Laws of large numbers and central limit theorems for independent random variables. Characteristic function methods. Markov chains.STAT 210ATheoretical Statistics
Sign upAn introduction to mathematical statistics, covering both frequentist and Bayesian aspects of modeling, inference, and decision-making.STAT 210BTheoretical Statistics
Sign upTopics covered may vary with instructor.STAT 215AStatistical Models: Theory and Application
Sign upApplied statistics with a focus on critical thinking, reasoning skills, and techniques. Hands-on-experience with solving real data problems with high-level programming languages such as R. Emphasis on examining the assumptions behind standard statistical models and methods. Exploratory data analysis (e.g.STAT 215BStatistical Models: Theory and Application
Sign upCourse builds on 215A in developing critical thinking skills and the techniques of advanced applied statistics. Particular topics vary with instructor.STAT 230ALinear Models
Sign upTheory of least squares estimation, interval estimation, and tests under the general linear fixed effects model with normally distributed errors. Large sample theory for non-normal linear models. Two and higher way layouts, residual analysis. Effects of departures from the underlying assumptions. Robust alternatives to least squares.STAT 232Experimental Design
Sign upRandomization, blocking, factorial design, confounding, fractional replication, response surface methodology, optimal design. Applications.STAT 238Bayesian Statistics
Sign upBayesian methods and concepts: conditional probability, one-parameter and multiparameter models, prior distributions, hierarchical and multi-level models, predictive checking and sensitivity analysis, model selection, linear and generalized linear models, multiple testing and high-dimensional data, mixtures, non-parametric methods.STAT 239AThe Statistics of Causal Inference in the Social Science
Sign upApproaches to causal inference using the potential outcomes framework. Covers observational studies with and without ignorable treatment assignment, randomized experiments with and without noncompliance, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, sensitivity analysis and randomization inference.STAT C239AThe Statistics of Causal Inference in the Social Science
Sign upApproaches to causal inference using the potential outcomes framework. Covers observational studies with and without ignorable treatment assignment, randomized experiments with and without noncompliance, instrumental variables, regression discontinuity, sensitivity analysis and randomization inference.STAT 240Nonparametric and Robust Methods
Sign upStandard nonparametric tests and confidence intervals for continuous and categorical data; nonparametric estimation of quantiles; robust estimation of location and scale parameters. Efficiency comparison with the classical procedures.STAT C241AStatistical Learning Theory
Sign upClassification regression, clustering, dimensionality, reduction, and density estimation. Ensemble methods.STAT C241BAdvanced Topics in Learning and Decision Making
Sign upRecent topics include: Graphical models and approximate inference algorithms. Markov chain Monte Carlo, mean field and probability propagation methods. Model selection and stochastic realization. Bayesian information theoretic and structural risk minimization approaches. Reinforcement learning.STAT 243Introduction to Statistical Computing
Sign upConcepts in statistical programming and statistical computation, including programming principles, data and text manipulation, parallel processing, simulation, numerical linear algebra, and optimization.STAT 244Statistical Computing
Sign upAlgorithms in statistical computing: random number generation, generating other distributions, random sampling and permutations. Matrix computations in linear models. Non-linear optimization with applications to statistical procedures. Other topics of current interest, such as issues of efficiency, and use of graphics.STAT C245AIntroduction to Modern Biostatistical Theory and Practice
Sign upCourse covers major topics in general statistical theory, with a focus on statistical methods in epidemiology. The course provides a broad theoretical framework for understanding the properties of commonly-used and more advanced methods. Emphasis is on estimation in nonparametric models in the context of contingency tables, regression (e.STAT C245BBiostatistical Methods: Survival Analysis and Causality
Sign upAnalysis of survival time data using parametric and non-parametric models, hypothesis testing, and methods for analyzing censored (partially observed) data with covariates.STAT C245CBiostatistical Methods: Computational Statistics with Applications in Biology and Medicine
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to computational statistics, with emphasis on statistical methods and software for addressing high-dimensional inference problems in biology and medicine.STAT C245DBiostatistical Methods: Computational Statistics with Applications in Biology and Medicine II
Sign upThis course and Pb Hlth C240C/Stat C245C provide an introduction to computational statistics with emphasis on statistical methods and software for addressing high-dimensional inference problems that arise in current biological and medical research.r-project.org). Programming topics to be discussed include: data structures, functions.STAT C245EStatistical Genomics
Sign upGenomics is one of the fundamental areas of research in the biological sciences and is rapidly becoming one of the most important application areas in statistics. The second course is Statistics C245F/Public Health C240F. The courses are primarily.STAT C245FStatistical Genomics
Sign upGenomics is one of the fundamental areas of research in the biological sciences and is rapidly becoming one of the most important application areas in statistics. The first course in this two-semester sequence is Public Health C240E/Statistics C245E. The courses.STAT C247CLongitudinal Data Analysis
Sign upCourse covers statistical issues surrounding estimation of effects using data on units followed through time. Course emphasizes a regression model approach for estimating associations of disease incidence modeling, continuous outcome data/linear models & longitudinal extensions to nonlinear models forms (e.g., logistic).STAT 248Analysis of Time Series
Sign upFrequency-based techniques of time series analysis, spectral theory, linear filters, estimation of spectra, estimation of transfer functions, design, system identification, vector-valued stationary processes, model building.STAT 251Stochastic Analysis with Applications to Mathematical Finance
Sign upThe essentials of stochastic analysis, particularly those most relevant to financial engineering, will be surveyed: Brownian motion, stochastic integrals, Ito's formula, representation of martingales, Girsanov's theorem, stochastic differential equations, and diffusion processes.STAT 256Causal Inference
Sign upThis course will focus on approaches to causal inference using the potential outcomes framework. It will also use causal diagrams at an intuitive level. The main topics are classical randomized experiments, observational studies, instrumental variables, principal stratification and mediation analysis. This course is a mix of statistical.STAT 259Reproducible and Collaborative Statistical Data Science
Sign upA project-based introduction to statistical data analysis. Through case studies, computer laboratories, and a term project, students will learn practical techniques and tools for producing statistically sound and appropriate, reproducible, and verifiable computational answers to scientific questions. Software tools may include Bash, Git.STAT C261Quantitative/Statistical Research Methods in Social Sciences
Sign upSelected topics in quantitative/statistical methods of research in the social sciences and particularly in sociology.
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UGBA C5Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Sign upThis course offers students a taste of what it’s really like to start a business. Students will apply core concepts.UGBA 10Principles of Business
Sign upThis team-taught course provides an introduction to the study of the modern business enterprise. It consists of four modules, the order of which may vary from semester to semester, and an online business simulation that runs during most of the semester. In addition to lectures and the simulation, students attend discussion section each.UGBA 88Data and Decisions
Sign upThe goal of this connector course is to provide an understanding of how data and statistical analysis can improve managerial decision-making. We will explore statistical methods for gleaning insights from economic and social data, with an emphasis on approaches to identifying causal relationships.UGBA C95BIntroduction to the Biotechnology Field and Industry
Sign upThis course offers an introduction to the field of biotechnology and will cover the history of the field, its impact on medicine and society, key methodologies, important therapeutic areas, and the range of career options available in the biopharmaceutical industry. Several case studies.UGBA 100Business Communication
Sign upTheory and practice of effective communication in a business environment. Students practice what they learn with oral presentations and written assignments that model real-life business situations.UGBA 101AMicroeconomic Analysis for Business Decisions
Sign upEconomic analysis applicable to the problems of business enterprises with emphasis on the determination of the level of prices, outputs, and inputs; effects of the state of the competitive environment on business and government policies.UGBA 101BMacroeconomic Analysis for Business Decisions
Sign upAnalysis of the operation of the market system with emphasis on the factors responsible for economic instability; analysis of public and business policies which are necessary as a result of business fluctuations.UGBA 102AFinancial Accounting
Sign upThe identification, measurement, and reporting of financial effects of events on enterprises, with a particular emphasis on business organization. Preparation and interpretation of balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flows.UGBA 102BManagerial Accounting
Sign upThe uses of accounting systems and their outputs in the process of management of an enterprise. Classification of costs and revenue on several bases for various uses; budgeting and standard cost accounting; analyses of relevant costs and other data for decision making.UGBA 103Introduction to Finance
Sign upAnalysis and management of the flow of funds through an enterprise. Cash management, source and application of funds, term loans, types and sources of long-term capital. Capital budgeting, cost of capital, and financial structure. Introduction to capital markets.UGBA 104Introduction to Business Analytics
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to several quantitative methods used to facilitate complex decision-making in business, with applications in many different industries, at different levels in the organization, and with different scopes of decisions.UGBA 105Leading People
Sign upA general descriptive and analytical study of organizations from the behavioral science point of view. Problems of motivation, leadership, morale, social structure, groups, communications, hierarchy, and control in complex organizations are addressed. The interaction among technology, environment, and human behavior are considered.UGBA 106Marketing
Sign upThe evolution of markets and marketing; market structure; marketing cost and efficiency; public and private regulation; the development of marketing programs including decisions involving products, price, promotional distribution.UGBA 107The Social, Political, and Ethical Environment of Business
Sign upStudy and analysis of American business in a changing social and political environment. Interaction between business and other institutions. Role of business in the development of social values, goals, and national priorities. The expanding role of the corporation in dealing with social problems and issues.UGBA 118International Trade
Sign upThis course will develop models for understanding the economic causes and effects of international trade, will investigate the effects of economic policies that inhibit trade, and will examine the political economy of trade.S. and elsewhere regarding the.UGBA 120AAIntermediate Financial Accounting 1
Sign upThis Course introduces the student to concepts, theory and applications of financial accounting. The topics covered include accrual accounting concepts, financial statement analysis, inventory valuations, capital assets and their corresponding depreciation and impairment.UGBA 120ABIntermediate Financial Accounting 2
Sign upThis course expands students’ knowledge of the concepts, theory, and application of financial accounting. It continues the technical accounting sequence, which also includes UGBA 120AA, Intermediate Accounting 1 and UGBA 120B, Advanced Financial Accounting.UGBA 120BAdvanced Financial Accounting
Sign upContinuation of 120A. Sources of long term capital; funds statements, financial analysis, accounting for partnerships, consolidated financial statements, adjustments of accounting data using price indexes; accounting for the financial effects of pension plans; other advanced accounting problems.UGBA 121Federal Income Tax Accounting
Sign upDetermination of individual and corporation tax liability; influence of federal taxation on economic activity; tax considerations in business and investment decisions.UGBA 122Financial Information Analysis
Sign upUGBA 123Operating and Financial Reporting Issues in the Financial Services Industry
Sign upThis course examines how accounting in the financial services industry – banking, insurance, investment industry, and real estate – actually operates. Students learn what financial statements reveal about estimates companies make regarding liabilities.UGBA 125Ethics in Accounting
Sign upThis course focuses on ethics related to the accounting for and reporting of financial statements and related financial information, and touches on the ethics of tax preparers. It is taught within the context of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), as well as broader ethical concepts.UGBA 126Auditing
Sign upConcepts and problems in the field of professional verification of financial and related information, including ethical, legal and other professional issues, historical developments, and current concerns.UGBA 128Strategic Cost Management
Sign upManagerial accounting is a company's internal language and is used for decision-making, production management, product design and pricing, performance evaluation and motivation of employees.UGBA 131Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis
Sign upThis course will cover the principles and practice of business finance. It will focus on project evaluation, capital structure, and corporate governance. Firms' policies toward debt, equity, and dividends are explored. The incentives and conflicts facing managers and owners are also discussed.UGBA 131ACorporate Strategy and Valuation
Sign upThe course is designed to cover advanced corporate finance issues. Its purpose is two-fold. First, it will help students develop a tool-box, both conceptual and quantitative, to address real-world corporate financial issues that they will likely use immediately in any finance-related career.e.UGBA 132Financial Institutions and Markets
Sign upOrganization, behavior, and management of financial institutions. Markets for financial assets and the structure of yields, influence of Federal Reserve System and monetary policy on financial assets and institutions.UGBA 133Investments
Sign upSources of and demand for investment capital, operations of security markets, determination of investment policy, and procedures for analysis of securities.UGBA 134Introduction to Financial Engineering
Sign upThis course provides students with an introduction to the application of mathematics and statistics in the field of finance.UGBA 135Personal Financial Management
Sign upSurvey of major life financial decisions (e.g., career choice, consumption versus saving, investments, mortgages, insurance) and how decision-making biases (e.g., overconfidence, present bias, limited attention) can lead to suboptimal choice. The course draws on research from economics, psychology, and sociology.UGBA 136FBehavioral Finance
Sign upThis course explores why markets are sometimes inefficient. We consider the role that investors’ heuristics and biases play in generating mispricing in financial markets. We also explore how various trading frictions limit the ability of arbitrageurs to reduce mispricing.UGBA 141Production and Operations Management
Sign upA survey of the concepts and methodologies for management control of production and operations systems. Topics include inventory control, material requirements planning for multistage production systems, aggregate planning, scheduling, and production distribution.UGBA 143Game Theory and Business Decisions
Sign upThis course provides an introduction to game theory and decision analysis. Game theory is concerned with strategic interactions among players (multi-player games), and decision analysis is concerned with making choices under uncertainty (single-player games). Emphasis is placed on applications.UGBA 146Project Management
Sign upThe primary objective of this course is to develop the critical skills and knowledge needed to successfully pitch and lead projects, and to deliver those projects on time and within budget.UGBA 150Leading High Impact Teams
Sign upThis course helps students hone and develop the leadership skills needed to lead dynamic, complex, global teams. Globalization, rapid technological change, and a shift towards an innovation-based economy have resulted in more dynamic, distributed, cross-functional, as well as demographically and culturally diverse teams.UGBA 151Management of Human Resources
Sign upThe designs of systems of rewards, assessment, and manpower development. The interaction of selection, placement, training, personnel evaluation, and career ladders within an on-going organization. Role of the staff manager. Introduction of change. Implications of behavioral research for management problems and policies.UGBA 151APeople Analytics
Sign upThis course focuses on measuring and analyzing the costs and benefits of human capital investments by providing students with the ability to develop, analyze and use information to assess and measure employee and organizational performance. On successful.UGBA 152Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Sign upThe purpose of this course is to understand the theory and processes of negotiation as practiced in a variety of settings. It is designed to be relevant to the broad spectrum of negotiation problems faced by managers and professionals.UGBA 154Power and Politics in Organizations
Sign upThis course will provide students with a sense of "political intelligence.UGBA 155Leadership
Sign upThe purpose of this course is for the students to develop understanding of the theory and practice of leadership in various organizational settings. It is designed to allow students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through experiential exercises, behavioral and self-assessments, case studies, class discussions, and lectures.UGBA C155Leadership: Purpose, Authority, and Empowerment
Sign upThe purpose of this course is for the students to develop understanding of the theory and practice of leadership in various organizational settings. It is designed to allow students the opportunity to develop leadership skills through experiential exercises, behavioral and self-assessments, case studies, class discussions, and lectures.UGBA 159Becoming a Changemaker
Sign upThis course inspires, trains and equips participants to convert raw energy and enthusiasm for creating a better world into real leadership skills and mindsets which will empower you to create positive change at an individual, organizational and societal level.UGBA 160Customer Insights
Sign upConsumer behavior is the study of how consumers process information, form attitudes and judgments, and make decisions. Its study is critical to understand how consumers think and behave, which is critical for a company wishing to develop a customer focus. Given how different people are, it is amazing how similarly their minds work.UGBA 161Market Research: Tools and Techniques for Data Collection and Analysis
Sign upInformation technology has allowed firms to gather and process large quantities of information about consumers' choices and reactions to marketing campaigns. However, few firms have the expertise to intelligently act on such information. In addition, the course addresses how information technology affects marketing s.UGBA 162Brand Management and Strategy
Sign upThis course is an introduction to product management in marketing consumer and industrial goods and services. The course will cover analysis of market information, development of product strategy, programming strategy, and implementation.UGBA 162AProduct Branding and Branded Entertainment
Sign upAs consumers demand information and products tailored specifically to their individual needs, brands strive to create alternative advertising methods to build lasting relationships and retain “top of mind” status. Smart consumers, especially those in niche markets, have dismissed traditional avenues of sponsorship and product placement.UGBA 164Marketing Strategy
Sign upThis course specifically addresses how to deal with competition. Additionally, marketing managers usually have to make decisions with incomplete or unreliable information. In “Marketing Strategy” students learn how firms develop plans that can be updated in light of changing circumstances.UGBA 165Advertising Strategy
Sign upBasic concepts and functions of advertising in the economy; consumer motivation; problems in utilizing advertising and measuring its effectiveness.UGBA 169Pricing
Sign upThis three-module course aims to equip students with proven concepts, techniques, and frameworks for assessing and formulating pricing strategies. The first module develops the economics and behavorial foundations of pricing. The third module analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of several.UGBA 171Tech and the City: How to Get Urban Innovation Right
Sign upThis course critically examines how new technologies and business models impact cities, and identifies the approaches that produce not only the best business outcomes, but also the most equitable and sustainable outcomes.UGBA C172History of American Business
Sign upThis course will examine selected aspects of the history of American business. Included will be discussions of the evolution of the large corporation, the development of modern managerial techniques, and the changing relationship of business, government, and labor.UGBA 173Competitive Strategy
Sign upThis course draws upon theories and frameworks from industrial organization economics, game theory, and resource-based views to address the unique challenges confronted by senior executives of organizations. The focus is strategies for competitive advantage at an organizational level.UGBA 174Leading Strategy Implementation
Sign upClass format consists of lectures, experiential exercises, student presentations, and case discussions. This course will cover the concepts and techniques required for successful implementation of business strategies with a particular focus on the role of effective leadership in leading strategic change.UGBA 175Legal Aspects of Management
Sign upAn analysis of the law and the legal process, emphasizing the nature and functions of law within the U.S. federal system, followed by a discussion of the legal problems pertaining to contracts and related topics, business association, and the impact of law on economic enterprise.UGBA 176Innovations in Communications and Public Relations
Sign upThis course introduces students to public relations and how it is used by companies, non-profits and individuals to build and support their brands through innovative communication techniques.UGBA 178Introduction to International Business
Sign upA survey involving environmental, economic, political, and social constraints on doing business abroad; effects of overseas business investments on domestic and foreign economies; foreign market analysis and operational strategy of a firm; management problems and development potential of international operations.UGBA 179International Consulting for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Sign upIn addition to the technical analysis of cases, there is a strong emphasis.UGBA 180Introduction to Real Estate and Urban Land Economics
Sign upThe nature of real property; market analysis; construction cycles; mortgage lending; equity investment; metropolitan growth; urban land use; real property valuation; public policies.UGBA 183Introduction to Real Estate Finance
Sign upReal estate debt and equity financing; mortgage market structure; effects of credit on demand; equity investment criteria; public policies in real estate finance and urban development.UGBA 184Urban and Real Estate Economics
Sign upThis course examines how market forces influence the development of cities and the development and pricing of real estate assets.UGBA 190CCollaborative Innovation
Sign upThis is a project-based course in collaborative innovation where students experience group creativity and team-based design by using techniques from across the disciplines of business, theater, design, and art practice. The course is grounded in a brief weekly lecture that.UGBA 190DInnovation and Design Thinking in Business
Sign upThe goal of this course is to equip students with innovation skills and practices. This is a learn-by-doing lab. Class time is spent using hands-on innovation and human-centered design practices.UGBA 190SStrategy for the Information Technology Firm
Sign upThis course is a strategy and general management course for students interested in pursuing careers in the global information technology industry. Students are taught to view the IT industry through the eyes of the general manager/CEO (whether at a start-up or an industry giant).UGBA 191CCommunication for Leaders
Sign upThis course is a workshop in the fundamentals of public speaking skills in today's business environment. Each student will give speeches, coach, and debate each other, and take part in a variety of listening and other communication exercises. The course focuses on authenticity, persuasion, and advocacy.UGBA 191IImprovisational Leadership
Sign upThis class explores the broad principles of improvisation, a performing art form that has developed pedagogical methods to enhance individual spontaneity, listening and awareness, expressive skills, risk-taking, and one’s ability to make authentic social and emotional connections.UGBA 191LLeadership Communication
Sign upLeadership Communication is a workshop in the fundamentals of public speaking in today's business environment.UGBA 192ALeading Nonprofit and Social Enterprises
Sign upThis course prepares students conceptually and practically to found, lead, and manage organizations in the nonprofit sector.UGBA 192ACSocial Movements and Social Media
Sign upThis course provides a survey of innovative social movements and their complex relationships to social media technologies. The course will place into comparative relief the discourses of explicitly.UGBA 192BStrategic Philanthropy
Sign upThis course teaches students the concepts and practices of effective philanthropy. Students learn about the evolution of the philanthropic.UGBA C192RBusiness, Sustainability, and Society
Sign upAs corporations have grown in influence, concerns over their impact on people and the planet have also grown, pushing sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the wider impact of business into the spotlight.UGBA 192ESocial Entrepreneurship
Sign upThis course is designed to provide broad exposure to the theories and activities of social entrepreneurship. The inquiry is grounded in real-world examples that illustrate the topics and stimulate thinking, discussion, and learning. Students with preexisting social enterprise ideas or.UGBA 192GStrategic Approaches for Global Social Impact
Sign upThe main objective of this course is to help students become effective practitioners in global development and understand career options in the global social sector.UGBA 192HManaging Human Rights in Business
Sign upThis course, one of the first of its kind offered at a business school, will prepare students for the growing field of practice at the intersection of business and human rights.UGBA 192IDImpact Startup Disco
Sign upThis is a high-octane, single weekend course (plus one intro day) for students interested in meeting other innovators and getting hands-on experience developing a new impact startup concept. All “social and environmental” impact themes are welcome. The course is inspired by other “hackathon” and startup weekend formats.UGBA 192LApplied Impact Evaluation
Sign upThis course covers the methods and applications of impact evaluations, which is the science of measuring the causal impact of a program or policy on outcomes of interest. At its essence, impact evaluation is about generating evidence on which policies work, and which don’t.UGBA 192MCManagement Consulting Skills for Social Impact
Sign upThis course provides a basic understanding of what consultants do and how they do it, and how consulting skills can be applied to thorny problems of social impact.UGBA 192PSustainable Business Consulting Projects
Sign upDiscuss the field of strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) through a series of lectures, guest speakers, and projects. The course will examine best practices used by companies to engage in socially responsible business practices." It looks at CSR from a corporation.UGBA 192SBusiness and Sustainability
Sign upThis course—a mixture of lectures, readings, business cases and corporate speakers—uses theory, frameworks, tools and business cases to teach students how to systematically evaluate and implement sustainability strategies that also maintain or maximize financial returns.UGBA 193BEnergy & Civilization
Sign upEnergy is one of the main drivers of civilization. Today we are at the precipice of what many hope will be a major paradigm shift in energy production and use. Two transitions are needed. On the other hand, we must completely.UGBA 193CPractical Training
Sign upA structured reflective experience on the applied aspects of Business Administration in a professional off-campus environment. This applied course is intended.UGBA 193IBusiness Abroad
Sign upThis course includes both formal learning in lectures, experiential learning, and action research through site visits abroad. Students and instructor will visit with international companies and/or organizations to learn about the business opportunities and challenges of operating in a specific country or region.UGBA 195AEntrepreneurship
Sign upWhether you have an idea for a business right now, are interested in being an entrepreneur in the future, or want to build entrepreneurial skills to be an innovator at an established company, this course will cover the topics you need to know to succeed.UGBA 195BStartup and Small-Business Consulting
Sign upThis course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the concepts and principles for consulting with startups and small businesses. Students will work in self-created teams of 3-4 and can either bid for projects provided by the instructor, or source their own project so long as it fits the course criteria.
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