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Welcome to the Texas A&M University at
Galveston
2007 - 2008 Catalog No. 130
Section Four
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Course Descriptions
All
courses offered at the University are described on the following
pages and are listed by disciplines, arranged alphabetically.
The
course numbering scheme is as follows: 100 to 199, courses primarily
open to freshmen; 200 to 299, courses primarily open to sophomores;
300 to 399, courses primarily open to juniors; 400 to 499, courses
primarily open to seniors; and 600 to 699, courses limited to
graduate students or undergraduate students with special approval.
Figures in parentheses following the number of the courses indicate
the clock hours per week devoted to theory and practice,
respectively. Theory includes recitations and lectures; practice
includes work done in the laboratory, shop, drawing room, or field.
The unit of credit is the semester hour, which involves one hour of
theory, or from two to four hours of practice per week for one
semester of 15 weeks.
When
courses are cross-listed (e.g., offered as MARA 212 at TAMUG and
MGMT 212 at TAMU), credit cannot be received for both courses.
Any
course may be withdrawn from the semester or summer schedule if the
number of registrants is too small to justify its being offered.
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Accounting (ACCT)
229.
INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ACCT 2301).
Analysis, recording and reporting of business transactions;
partnership and corporation accounting; analysis and use of
financial statements.
230.
INTRODUCTORY ACCOUNTING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ACCT 2302).
Continuation of ACCT 229. Use of budgets; introduction to cost
accounting; cost control techniques and methods of measuring
performance. Prerequisites: ACCT 229.
315.
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTING MAJORS I. (3-0). Credit
3. Revenue recognition principles of asset valuation, and disclosure
requirements for corporations; interpretation of financial
statements, rather than their preparation. Prerequisites: ACCT 230.
Junior or senior classification.
316.
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTING MAJORS II. (3-0). Credit
3. Includes the measurement and disclosure requirements for
liabilities and stockholders’ equity, SEC registration statements,
and cash flow reporting; focus on the analysis and interpretation of
financial statements rather than their preparation. Does not qualify
as a directed or free elective for accounting majors and does not
count towards the accounting requirement for the CPA exam.
Prerequisite: ACCT 315 or 327.
Agricultural Economics
(AGEC)
350.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS. (3-0). Credit 3.
Inspection of issues such as environmental degradation, population
growth, recycling, water use and depletion, natural habitat
protection, water and air pollution, acid deposition, fishery
management, and global warming using economically derived principles
and tools. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
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Anthropology (ANTH)
202.
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ANTH 2302). An
introduction to the study of the human past through the retrieval,
analysis, and interpretation of material remains.
210.
SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ANTH
2351). Evolution of cultures; differences, similarities and effects
of material and non-material culture on economic, social and
political organization.
225.
PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Human biology to include
examination of evolutionary processes acting on human populations;
human genetics; non-human primate anatomy, classification and
ecology of primates; the primate paleontological record, and human
variation and adaptation. Prerequisite: BIOL 111.
316.
NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Underwater shipwrecks, sunken
harbors, and other submerged evidence of human activities;
relationship to cultural geography in general; problems of diving
technology, surveying and preservation; relevance to modern
problems. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
318.
NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE AMERICAS. (3-0). Credit 3. Seafaring in
the Americas from the 16th to the 20th centuries based on shipwreck
archaeology; ship construction, exploration, commerce, naval warfare
and related activity; influence of seafaring on the cultures,
economics and history of the Western Hemisphere. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
350.
ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE OLD WORLD. (3-0). Credit 3. Overview of
archaeology and prehistory of Europe, Africa and Asia from the
evolution of the hominids to the development of agriculture and the
rise of civilization. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
351.
CLASSICAL ARCHAEOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Origins and spread of
Western civilization through the material remains of Minoan,
Mycenaen, Etruscan, and early Greek and Roman cultures.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-9. Individual research in anthropology on
subjects not included in established courses. Prerequisites:
Approval of department head. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
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Biology (BIOL)
111.
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY I. (3-3). Credit 4. (TCCNS BIOL 1306 and TCCNS
1106). First half of an introductory two-semester survey of
contemporary biology that covers the chemical basis of life,
structure and biology of the cell, molecular biology and genetics.
112.
INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY II. (3-3). Credit 4. (TCCNS BIOL 1307 and TCCNS
1107). The second half of an introductory two-semester survey of
contemporary biology that covers evolution, history of life,
diversity and form and function of organisms. Prerequisite: BIOL
111.
351.
FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBIOLOGY. (3-4). Credit 4. Basic microbiology;
comparative morphology, taxonomy, pathogenesis, ecology, variation
and physiology of microorganisms. Prerequisites: CHEM 227, 237;
three hours of biology; or approval of instructor. Junior or senior
classification.
Center for
Academic Enhancement (CAEN)
101.
APPLICATION OF LEARNING THEORY. (2-0). Credit 2. A seminar course
designed to introduce students to the resources, skills, and
strategies needed to succeed in college.
102.
CAREER AWARENESS. (2-0). Credit 2. Introduction to the concepts of
career planning, employment trends, and methods of researching and
preparing for the job market.
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Chemistry (CHEM)
101.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 1311).
Introduction to modern theories of atomic structure and chemical
bonding; chemical reactions; stoichiometry; states of matter;
solutions; equilibrium; acids and bases; coordination chemistry.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in CHEM 111 is suggested.
102.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 1312).
Theory and applications of oxidation-reduction systems;
thermodynamics and kinetics; complex equilibria and solubility
product; nuclear chemistry; descriptive inorganic and organic
chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 101, CHEM 111 or their equivalent.
107.
GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS. (3-3). Credit 4.
Introduction to important concepts and principles of chemistry;
emphasis on areas considered most relevant in an engineering
context; practical applications of chemical principles in
engineering and technology. Students completing CHEM 107 and
changing majors to curricula requiring CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 may
substitute CHEM 107 for CHEM 101 and/or CHEM 101 /111. Students may
not receive credit for both CHEM 107 and CHEM 101 and/or CHEM
101/111.
111.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS CHEM
1111). Introduction to methods and techniques of chemical
experimentation; qualitative and semiquantitative procedures applied
to investigative situations. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or registration
therein.
112.
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS
CHEM 1112). Introduction to analytical and synthetic methods and to
quantitative techniques to both inorganic and organic compounds.
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, 111; CHEM 102 or registration therein.
227.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 2323).
Introduction to chemistry of compounds of carbon. General principles
and their application to industrial and biological processes.
Concurrent registration in CHEM 237 is suggested. Prerequisite: CHEM
102/112 or 104.
228.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS CHEM 2325).
Continuation of CHEM 227. Concurrent registration in CHEM 238 is
suggested. Prerequisite: CHEM 227.
237.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS CHEM 2123).
Operations and techniques of elementary organic chemistry
laboratory. Preparation, reactions and properties of representative
organic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 or 114; CHEM 227 or
concurrent registration.
238.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. (TCCNS CHEM 2125).
Continuation of CHEM 237. Prerequisites: CHEM 237; CHEM 228 or
registration therein.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Introduction to research, library, and
laboratory work. Prerequisite: Approval of MARS department head.
316.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. (2-0). Credit 2. Introduction to methods of
chemical analysis. Chemical equilibrium. Prerequisites: CHEM 102/112
or 104. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
318.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. Laboratory work
consists of selected experiments in quantitative analysis designed
to typify operations of general application; work is primarily
volumetric with limited gravimetric experiments. Prerequisites: CHEM
102/112 or 114; CHEM 315 or 316 or concurrent registration. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
383.
CHEMISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION. (3-0). Credit 3. Chemical
pollutants in the air, in water, and on land. Their generation,
chemical reactivity, action on environment and disappearance through
chemical mechanisms. Chemistry of existing pollution abatement.
Prerequisites: CHEM 228 or equivalent. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Introduction to research, library, and
laboratory work. Prerequisites: Senior classification; approval of
MARS department head.
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Civil Engineering (CVEN)
311.
FLUID DYNAMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Fluid properties; statics;
kinematics; basic conservation principles of continuity, energy and
momentum; similitude and hydraulic models; incompressible flow in
pipes; fluid dynamic drag. Prerequisites: ENGR 211 or 221. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
336.
FLUID DYNAMICS LABORATORY. (0-2) Credit 1. Introduction to
laboratory techniques; calibration principles, reports and fluid
measurements; determination of fluid properties; visualization of
types of flow; experiments in closed conduit flow of air, water and
oil; fluid drag and turbomachinery tests; open channel and gravity
wave demonstrations. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
344.
REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES. (2-3). Credit 3. Analysis and design
of reinforced concrete beams, columns, slabs, and footings using
ultimate strength methods. Prerequisites: CVEN 345. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
345.
THEORY OF STRUCTURES. (3-0). Credit 3. Structural
engineering-functions of structure, design loads, reactions and
force systems. Analysis of statically determinate structures;
including beams, trusses, and arches. Methods of determining
deflections of structures. Influence lines and criteria for moving
loads. Analysis of indeterminate structures; including continuous
beams and frames. Prerequisites: ENGR 211 or 221, MASE 214. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
365.
INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING. (2-2). Credit 3. Physical
properties of soils, classification systems, soil exploration,
permeability, consolidation, compaction, and shear strength.
Laboratory tests conducted to determine the physical and engineering
soil properties needed for application in geotechnical engineering
design. Prerequisites: ENGR 211 or 221. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
446.
STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN. (3-0). Credit 3. Design of structural steel
elements found in bridges and building structures, including plate
girders, other build-up members, composite beams and slender
columns; frame stability, tubular members and connections.
Prerequisites: CVEN 345. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor. (pending approval)
483.
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES. (2-3). Credit 3. Overall
procedure of analysis and design; including functions, loads,
layouts of force systems; analysis, design drafting, specifications,
cost comparisons, and maintenance as applied to typical simple
bridge and building structures. Prerequisites: CVEN 344, 346, 365.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
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Classics (CLAS)
371.
IN SEARCH OF HOMER AND THE TROJAN WAR. (3-0). Credit 3. The nature,
background, authorship, and historically of the Iliad and the
Odyssey, Aegean culture in the Stone, Bronze, and early Iron ages;
the value of Greek epics as historical documents; oral poetry; the
Trojan War in Greek literature, readings in English. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
Communications (COMM)
203.
PUBLIC SPEAKING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS SPCH 1321). Training in
speeches of social and technical interest designed to teach students
to develop and illustrate ideas and information and to inform,
stimulate, and persuade their audiences.
Computer Science (CPSC)
203.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS COSC 2304).
Algorithms, programs, and computers. Basic programming and program
structure. Data representation. Computer solution of numerical and
non-numerical problems using a high-level programming language,
FORTRAN.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6. Permits work on special projects in
computing science. Project must be approved by MARS department
head.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6. Permits work on special projects in
computing science. Project must be approved by MARS department head.
Prerequisite: Senior classification.
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Developmental Studies
(CAEX)
001.
BASIC MATHEMATICAL SKILLS. Credit 0. Developmental instruction in
mathematics; includes the integers and rational numbers and
applications, exponents, polynomials, solution of equations,
graphing, elementary geometry, and reasoning skills. May not be used
for credit toward a degree.
002.
BASIC WRITING SKILLS. Credit 0. Individualized instruction in
English composition based on an analysis of the student’s
proofreading, revision, and editing skills; a programmed sequence of
study and practice designed for improvement of writing performance
through mastery of basic skills at word, sentence, paragraph, and
multiparagraph levels. May not be used for credit toward a degree.
003.
BASIC READING SKILLS. Credit 0. Individualized instruction in
reading based on an analysis of the student’s reading comprehension
skills; study and practice of reading strategies designed to
increase reading comprehension skills. May not be used for credit
toward a degree.
Economics (ECON)
202.
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ECON 2302).
Elementary principles of economics; the economic problem and the
price system; theory of demand, theory of production and the firm,
theory of supply; the interaction of demand and supply.
203.
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ECON 2301).
Measurement and determination of national income, employment, and
price; introduction to monetary and fiscal policy analysis; the
effects of government deficits and debt, exchange rates and trade
balances. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
311.
MONEY AND BANKING. (3-0). Credit 3. Fundamental principles of money,
credit, and banking; arbitrage conditions in domestic and
international capital markets; theoretical and institutional
analysis of money markets. Prerequisite: ECON 203.
322.
APPLIED MICROECONOMIC THEORY. (3-0). Credit 3. Use of microeconomic
theory in the analysis of problems that would face decision makers,
not only in business but also in government, non-profit firms and
other institutions. Prerequisite: ECON 202.
323.
MICROECONOMIC THEORY. (3-0). Credit 3. Determination of prices and
their role in directing consumption, production, and distribution
under both competitive and non-competitive market situations.
Prerequisites: ECON 202 and MATH 142.
412.
PUBLIC FINANCE. (3-0). Credit 3. Economic role of governments; the
choice of public sector output in a democracy and the effects of
various taxes on resource allocation and income distribution.
Prerequisite: ECON 322.
452.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE THEORY AND POLICY. (3-0). Credit 3. Basis for
trade; theory of comparative advantage; determination of product and
factor prices; gains from international trade; commercial policy and
its implications for income distribution; concept of effective
protection; market distortions, policy generated distortions and the
arguments for tariffs. Prerequisite: ECON 322.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Research and design of specific
problem areas approved on an individual basis with the intention of
promoting independent study and to supplement existing course
offerings. Results of study presented in writing. Prerequisite:
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher or approval of MARA department
head.
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Engineering Design
Graphics (ENDG)
105.
ENGINEERING GRAPHICS. (0-6). Credit 2. (TCCNS ENGR 1204). Graphical
approach to the engineering design process as applied to products;
methods of graphical communications, three-dimensional geometry,
working drawings, data analysis, computer graphics, introduction to
team dynamics, and creative problem solving.
106.
ENGINEERING DESIGN GRAPHICS. (0-6). Credit 2. Introduction to
engineering design; product development and team dynamics using
graphical methods and descriptive geometry. Spatial analysis of
geometric elements, vectors, data analysis, and graphical
applications to a variety of engineering areas. Prerequisite: ENDG
105.
Engineering (ENGR)
109.
ENGINEERING PROBLEM SOLVING AND COMPUTING. (2-3). Credit 3.
Professional ethics, registration, and disciplines in engineering;
engineering problem-solving environments (economic, political,
technical, social), requirements, and methodologies; FORTRAN
programming on PCs, minis and mainframes. Prerequisites: Admission
to engineering curriculum and background in trigonometry.
111.
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING I. (1-3). Credit 2. Introduction to the
engineering profession, ethics, and disciplines; development of
skills in teamwork, problem solving and design. Other topics
included, depending on the major, are: emphasis on computer
applications and programming, visualization and CAD tools,
introduction to electrical circuits, semiconductor devices, digital
logic, communications and their applications in systems; Newton's
laws, unit conversions, statistics, computers, Excel; basic graphics
skills; visualization and orthographic drawings. Co-requisite: MATH
151.
112.
FOUNDATIONS OF ENGINEERING II. (1-3). Credit 2. Continuation of ENGR
111. Topics include, depending on the major: emphasis on computer
applications and programming and solids modeling using CAD tools or
other software; fundamentals of engineering science. advanced
graphic skills. Prerequisite: ENGR 111, MATH 151.
211.
CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES IN ENGINEERING MECHANICS. (2-2) Credit 3.
Conservation principles in engineering and their application to the
modeling of mechanical systems and structures; equations of motion
for particles and rigid bodies; fundamentals of engineering
mechanics. Prerequisites: ENGR 112, MATH 251 or 253 or concurrent
registration, PHYS 218.
212.
CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES IN THERMAL SCIENCES. (2-2) Credit 3. Theory
and application of energy methods in engineering; conservation
principles to investigate “traditional” thermodynamics and internal
flow fluids. Prerequisites: Upper division status in major; MATH 251
or MATH 253 or concurrent registration; ENGR 211 or concurrent
registration.
221.
STATICS AND PARTICLE DYNAMICS. (2-2). Credit 3. Application of the
fundamental principles of Newtonian mechanics to the statics and
dynamics of particles and the equilibrium of trusses, frames, beams
and other rigid bodies. Prerequisites: Admission to a major
sequence in engineering; ENGR 112 or instructor approval; MATH 251
or 253 or concurrent registration; PHYS 218.
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English (ENGL)
104.
COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ENGL 1301). Focus
on referential and persuasive researched essays through the
development of analytical reading ability, critical thinking and
library research skills.
203.
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ENGL 1302).
Exploration of literature by genre and/or theme; literary analysis
and interpretation; intensive writing about literature.
Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
212.
SHAKESPEARE. (3-0). Credit 3. Exploration of selected works of
Shakespeare. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
222.
WORLD LITERATURE. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS ENGL 2333). Representative
works in translation of major authors from A.D. 1500 to present from
various cultures, including such authors as Cervantes, Moliére,
Goethe, Tolstoy, Mahfouz, Munif, Achebe, Tolstaya, Vargas Llosa, and
Duras. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
228.
AMERICAN LITERATURE: CIVIL WAR TO PRESENT. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS
ENGL 2328). Expressions of the American experience in realism,
regionalism and naturalism; varieties of modernist and contemporary
writing; the rise of ethnic literature and experimental literary
forms; includes such writers as Dickinson, Twain, James, Crane,
Frost, Eliot, Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, O’Neill, Baldwin, and
Rich. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
236.
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS
ENGL 2308). Initiation into the craft of poetry writing; extensive
reading in the genre; peer workshops. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
251.
THE LANGUAGE OF FILM. (2-2). Credit 3. Development of the language
of film: major movements, representative works, theory and
techniques; lecture/discussion following film screenings.
Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
253.
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL STUDIES AND POPULAR CULTURE. (3-0). Credit
3. An introduction to the history, theories and methods of
contemporary cultural studies. The course will explore key concepts
in cultural theory to examine specific aspects of popular culture as
well as cultural sites and practices so as to expand upon the
analytical and critical thinking skills learned in ENGL 104 and 203.
Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Readings selected for specific need of
major or minor in English.
301.
TECHNICAL WRITING. (3-0). Credit 3. Advanced writing in technical,
scientific, and business fields; reports, proposals, and other
papers; correspondence. Prerequisites: ENGL 104. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
330.
ARTHURIAN LITERATURE. (3-0) Credit 3. Legend of King Arthur in
English and American literature from its Medieval origins to the
present. Prerequisites: ENGL 104. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
334.
SCIENCE FICTION PAST AND PRESENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Origins and
development of the science fiction genre, including such authors as
Wells, Lewis, Clarke, Miller, and Le Guin. Prerequisites: ENGL 104.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
335.
LITERATURE OF THE SEA. (3-0). Credit 3. Significance of the sea in
fictional and factual accounts, such as novels, short stories,
poems, and narratives of sailors and seafaring life. Prerequisites:
Three credits of literature at 200 level or above. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
338.
AMERICAN ETHNIC LITERATURE. (3-0). Credit 3. Multi-ethnic study of
American Literature, the writings of Black Americans, American
Indians, Mexican-Americans, Jewish Americans, as well as
Euro-American ethnic groups. Prerequisite: ENGL 104.
339.
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE POST 1930. (3-0). Credit 3. Major works
of the African-American literary tradition studied in their cultural
and historical context, including such authors as Douglass, Du Bois,
Hurston, Wright and Morrison. Prerequisite: Three credits of
literature at 200-level or above.
374.
WOMEN WRITERS. (3-0). Credit 3. History of literature by women in
English primarily from the 16th century to the present; emphasis on
continuity of ideas and on literary contributions; study of poetry,
essays, novels, short stories, with particular attention to
characteristic themes and to racial, social, cultural diversity of
women writing in English. Prerequisites: ENGL 104. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
415.
STUDIES IN A MAJOR AUTHOR. (3-0). Credit 3. Exploration of a major
author as a vehicle for emphasizing intensive analysis, scholarship
and literary criticism. Prerequisite: Three credits of literature at
300-level or above.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Readings selected for specific need of
major or minor in English. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
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Finance (FINC)
341.
BUSINESS FINANCE. (3-0). Credit 3. Financial practices and financial
management of modern business corporations; cash flow, planning,
procurement of funds, management of long-term funds and working
capital. Prerequisites: ACCT 229. Junior or senior classification.
Galveston Study Abroad
(GALV)
301.
TAMUG STUDY ABROAD. (1-18). For students in approved study abroad
programs, may be repeated for credit.
Geography (GEOG)
201.
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN GEOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS GEOG 1302).
A survey of the major systems of man-land relations of the world and
their dissimilar developments. The processes of innovation,
diffusion, and adaptation stressed with regard to changing
relationships between people and their environment.
202.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE GLOBAL VILLAGE. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS GEOG 1303).
Uses of resources; identification of problems pertaining to poverty,
hunger, overpopulation; relations between nations and races,
environmental destruction and violence within the major geographic
regions of the world.
301.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES. (3-0). Credit 3. Geographic
personality (physical and cultural) of the United States. Note: To
be used as a humanities elective for any degree program.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
Geology (GEOL)
104.
PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Earth materials, structures,
external and internal characteristics; physical processes at work
upon or within the planet. A working knowledge of high school
chemistry and mathematics is required.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit (1-4) each semester. Individually
supervised research or advanced study on restricted area not covered
in regular courses.
301.
MINERAL RESOURCES. (2-3) Credit 3. Origin, geologic relations,
geographic distribution, reserves and uses of exhaustible mineral
and energy resources. Not available to geology majors. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit (1-4) each semester. Individually
supervised research or advanced study on restricted area not covered
in regular courses. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
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History (HIST)
105.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS HIST 1301 ).
Colonial Heritage; revolution; adoption of Constitution; growth of
nationalism and sectionalism; Civil War; reconstruction.
106.
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS HIST 1302).
Since reconstruction; new social and industrial problems; rise of
progressivism; U.S. emergence as a world power; World War I;
reaction and New Deal; World War II; contemporary America.
226.
HISTORY OF TEXAS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS HIST 2301). History of
Texas from Spanish period to present day. Stress placed upon period
of Anglo-American settlement, revolution, republic, and development
of modern state.
232.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN SEA POWER. (3-0). Credit 3. Development of
American sea power from the 18th century to the present.
370.
CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION. (3-0). Credit 3. Survey of background
and causes of the war; military, political, economic, and diplomatic
aspects of the war; life behind the lines; reconstruction and
post-war adjustments, 1861-1877. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
373.
THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WORLD WAR II. (3-0). Credit 3. The United
States, 1929-1945; cultural, social, economic, and political
developments in the nation; global diplomacy and military strategy.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
374.
THE UNITED STATES AFTER WORLD WAR II. (3-0). Credit 3. The United
States since World War II; political, economic, cultural, and social
changes and role as a world leader. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
405.
HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST. (3-0). Credit 3. History of the Nazi
Holocaust; Third Reich; Jewish ghetto life and concentration camps;
role of the military, S.S. and German business; lessons and
legacies. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Selected fields of history not covered
in depth by other courses. Reports and extensive reading required.
Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
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Information and Operations Management (INFO)
303.
STATISTICAL METHODS. (3-0). Credit 3. Collection, tabulation, and
presentation of numerical data; sampling, estimation of averages and
variation, probability and error, hypothesis testing, and
correlation. Prerequisites: MATH 142. Junior or senior
classification.
336.
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS. (3-0). Credit 3. Application of
quantitative decision-making techniques to management decision
problems. Planning, analysis, and control of operating systems in
organizational settings. Prerequisite: INFO 364 or concurrent
registration.
364.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Concepts, issues and
techniques used to plan, analyze, and control systems of production;
operational problems in producing goods and services. Prerequisite:
INFO 303 or concurrent registration.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4 each semester. Directed study of
selected problems in an area of business analysis not covered in
other courses. Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Approval of instructor and MARA department head.
Kinesiology (KINE)
198.
HEALTH AND FITNESS ACTIVITY. (0-2). Credit 1. Half lecture; half
activity; student choice of designated fitness or strength related
activities; lecture portion covers current health topics.
199.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. (0-2). Credit 1. (TCCNS PHED 1151, 1152,
1164, 1251, 1252, 1253, 2155, 2255). Selection from a wide variety
of activities designed to increase fitness and/or encourage the
pursuit of lifetime activity.
Management (MGMT)
105.
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS BUSI 1301). Survey
of economic systems, forms of business ownership and running the
small business; organizing and managing businesses; managing human
resources; managing production and information; managing marketing;
introducing financial issues including accounting, money, and
banking, securities markets; business issues and challenges
including legal and regulatory environment, business ethics, and
international business.
211.
LEGAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. (3-0) Credit 3. (TCCNS
BUSI 2302). Role of government in business and society; analysis of
social policy and legal institutions; ethical problems in management
decisions; administrative law; antitrust law; employment and
discrimination law; regulation of business transactions; protection
of property rights; regulation of information in markets including
securities and product safety; international business law.
Prerequisite: Sophomore classification.
481.
SEMINAR IN MANAGEMENT. (1-0). Credit 1. Discussions and observation
of current management practice in the public and private sectors of
the nation. Reading and discussion of current events and changes
taking place in management theory and/or its application and
practice in actual business and government situations. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MARA 466 or concurrent
registration. Senior classification.
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Marine Biology (MARB)
101.
SUCCEEDING IN SCIENCE. (1-0). Credit 1. An orientation of the
biological sciences including the nature of science, functions of
scientists, and a better understanding of the fundamentals of
science. Students receive hands-on experiences that provide
opportunities to work with faculty, graduate and other undergraduate
students.
200.
INTRODUCTION TO MARINE BIOLOGY: THE SEA WORLD EXPERIENCE. (3-3).
Credit 4. Exploration of marine organisms, survey topics in
vertebrate marine biology, and introduction to the role that aquatic
oriented parks play in education, research and conservation.
Students will have hands-on experiences by participating in aspects
of maintaining aquatic organisms in captivity including animal care
and nutrition, physiology, behavior, animal training and water
quality. Exposure to marine organismal taxonomy, natural history,
anatomy and ecology. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 with a >C average; GPA
>2.0; freshman or sophomore status or instructor permission.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 per semester. Special topics and
problems in field and/or laboratory work suited to analysis by
individuals or small groups concerning aspects of marine biology.
Usually requires a report describing techniques and results. Only 3
credit hours may be used in the degree plan curriculum.
Prerequisites: 2.25 GPR, Approval of instructor.
289.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1-4. Study of selected
topics in an identified area of marine biology. Prerequisite:
Approval of instructor.
300.
SCIENTIFIC METHODS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-3). Credit 2. An
introduction to field, laboratory and analytical methods, equipment
and instruments. The field portion will include making proper
observations, sampling techniques, and data recording. The
laboratory portion will include sample analysis methods, use of
instruments, introduction to data analysis including elementary
statistics, introduction to scientific literature and report writing
style. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
301.
GENETICS. (3-3). Credit 4. Fundamental principles of genetics;
physical basis of Mendelian inheritance; expression and interaction
of genes, linkage, sex linkage, biochemical nature of genetic
material, and mutation. Prerequisites: MARS 360; CHEM 227, 228, 237
and 238. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
303.
BIOSTATISTICS. (2-2). Credit 3. Introduction to sampling,
experimental design, analysis of data, and testing of hypotheses,
with emphasis on methods applied to biological investigations.
Parametric and non-parametric techniques. Descriptive statistics,
analysis of variance, correlation and regression. Prerequisites:
MATH 151, three credit hours of computer science. Curriculum
sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
310.
INTRODUCTION TO CELL BIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Cellular
structure/function; procaryotic vs. eucaryotic cells. Examination of
cellular membranes and membrane transport. Analysis of DNA
replication, transcription, and protein translation (an extension of
their treatment in MARB 301). Introduction to the components and
genetics of immunology. Cell Biology should precede or be concurrent
with enrollment in MARB 450. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM
228, MARB 301, MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
311.
ICHTHYOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Freshwater and marine fishes. Subject
will be mainly systematic, but evolution, ecology, life history, and
economics of more important species will be treated. Prerequisites:
BIOL 111, 112 and MARB 315. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
312.
FIELD ICHTHYOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Field and laboratory studies on
identification and ecology of freshwater and marine fishes of Texas.
Field trips required. Prerequisites: MARB 311. Curriculum sophomore,
junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
315.
NATURAL HISTORY OF VERTEBRATES. (3-3). Credit 4. Natural history of
fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with emphasis on
coastal Texas vertebrates. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112.
Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
320.
FISHERIES TECHNIQUES. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to theory and
techniques in fisheries biology and ecology. Experience with
fisheries equipment and techniques will be provided in both field
and laboratory. Practical sampling design, collection, and
interpretation of data from estuarine, coastal and offshore
environments will be addressed. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, MARB
311. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
325.
BIOSPELEOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. A field-oriented introduction to the
biology of aquatic and terrestrial cave organisms with discussions
on the origin of caves, cave environment, cave fauna, and evolution.
Field trips required. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 101, GEOL 104.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
330.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Examination of how
ecological pressures dictate individual and interorganismal
physiological processes that lead to individual and community
adaptation. Discussion of the physiological interrelationships
between members of an ecological community. Attention will be
directed toward physiological systems of plants and animals.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
334.
BIOLOGY OF SEA TURTLES. (3-3). Credit 4. Living sea turtles of the
world, with emphasis on species in the Atlantic, Gulf and Caribbean
basins. Emphasis includes phylogeny, population biology, ecology,
life history, behavior, social and economic aspects and their impact
on sea turtle conservation and recovery. Prerequisites: BIOL 11 and
112, MARB 315 or instructor approval.
335.
FISH PHYSIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of the basic physiology of
fishes. Examination of fish cardiovascular, renal, digestive,
locomotor, reproductive, and central/peripheral nervous systems.
Discussion of physiological adaptations enhancing survival in a
water medium. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112 or MARB 311. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
340.
TROPICAL MARINE ECOLOGY. (1-9). Credit 4. This course provides for
field-oriented experience in coral reef, mangrove, sea grass and
other tropical marine ecosystems. Special emphasis will be placed on
biodiversity, ecology and conservation issues specific to Yucatan
Peninsula of Mexico. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112. All students who
dive must either be a current AAUS scientific diver or present a
current medical examination (which will be provided by the Diving
Safety Officer or instructor) completed within the past 12 months
and signed by a doctor, to the instructor before class participation
in the pool will be allowed. Prior to using scuba equipment, all
students must provide proof of open water certification or
equivalent diving experience (advanced certification recommended).
Permission of the instructor and the Diving Safety Officer is
required before any pool activity takes place. Divers Alert Network
insurance, or equivalent, is required.
345.
INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC DIVING. (3-3). Credit 4. Prepare and
qualify divers for entry into the TAMUG Scientific Diving Program.
Students must pass medical, swimming, skin diving and scuba diving
tests. Lectures include diving equipment, physics, physiology,
medicine, regulations, environment, emergency and decompression
procedures. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, PHYS 201, advanced scuba
certification. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor. All students must present a current medical examination
(which will be provided by the Diving Safety Officer or instructor)
completed within the past 12 months, to the instructor before class
participation in the pool will be allowed. Prior to using scuba
equipment, all students must provide proof of basic certification.
Permission of the instructor and the Diving Safety Officer is
required before any pool activity takes place. Divers Alert Network
insurance, or equivalent, is required.
350.
METHODS IN RESEARCH DIVING. (2-6). Credit 4. Survey of research
methods and techniques using diving. Lecture and lab designed to
train students in safe, efficient use of diving to collect and
record data underwater for studies primarily in biology, geology,
and archaeology. Prerequisites: MARB 345. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor. All students must present
a completed medical examination (Appendices 1-4 in the TAMUG diving
manual) signed by a doctor, to the instructor before class
participation in the pool will be allowed. Prior to using scuba
equipment, all students must provide proof of advanced open water
certification or equivalent diving experience. Permission of the
instructor and the Diving Safety Officer is required before any pool
activity takes place. Divers Alert Network insurance, or equivalent,
is required.
360.
MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Lectures and
laboratories cover the major principles of conservation biology; a
new synthetic field that applies concepts of ecology, systematics
and evolution, biogeology, genetics, behavioral sciences, and social
sciences to the conservation of marine fisheries resources. Lab
exercises include morphometric and genetic variation, GIS, molecular
systematics and phylogenetic inference. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
400.
BIOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS. (3-3). Credit 4. A broad-spectrum course
on the taxonomy, evolution, morphology behavior, and ecology of
marine mammals, including sirenians, carnivores, baleen and toothed
whales and dolphins. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and 112, MARB 315, 410.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
401.
PHYSIOLOGICAL ECOLOGY OF MARINE MAMMALS. (3-0). Credit 3. Anatomy,
taxonomy, phylogeny and physiological adaptations of marine mammals.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112, and MARB 315. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
402.
GENERAL MAMMALOGY. (2-3) Credit 3. Mammalian biology; evolution,
classification, biogeography, reproduction, physiology, ecology, and
behavior; focuses on basic concepts necessary for a foundation in
both wildlife science and biology. Prerequisites. MARB 315. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
403.
CETACEAN BEHAVIOR AND BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. This
course consists of lecture of up to date descriptions of Cetacean
behavior and ecology; and of labs that evaluate the literature of
topics of present relevance. Prerequisite: MARB 315. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
405.
MARINE PARASITOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Fundamentals of parasitology,
with emphasis on marine applications. Survey of major parasites of
marine animals and the diseases they cause, especially in
ecologically and commercially-important host species. Prerequisites:
BIOL 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
408.
MARINE BOTANY. (3-3). Credit 4. Morphology, systematics, ecology,
and biochemistry of representative algae, fungi, and submarine
grasses. Prerequisites: BIOL 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
410.
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR. (2-3). Credit 3. Examination of ethological
concepts. Discussion of the development, genetics, physiology, and
evolution of animal behavior patterns involved in reproduction,
territoriality, aggression, communication, population dispersion,
sociality, and sociobiology of invertebrates and vertebrates.
Prerequisites: BIOL 112. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
412.
SOCIOBIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. (3-0). Credit 3. Application of
sociobiological concepts to examine the evolution and adaptive
significance of reproductive strategies utilized by marine and
terrestrial animals. Strategy-influencing factors to be discussed
include: mate selection and competition, sex roles, bonding,
parental investment in offspring, and socialization. Prerequisites:
BIOL 112, MARB 301 or equivalent, or concurrent registration.
Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
414.
TOXICOLOGY (3-0). Credit 3. This course presents the history and
scope of toxicology as it applies to mammals. Where possible, marine
species will be used for examples and assigned papers.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 112, CHEM 227, CHEM 228. (Pending
approval).
420.
COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Principles of animal
physiology are examined using invertebrate and vertebrate model
systems. Topics include osmoregulation in marine vs. freshwater vs.
terrestrial organisms, excretion, fluid circulation, nervous system
structure and function, muscle activity, sensory neurobiology, and
endocrine mediation. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 228, MARB 310,
MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
423.
MARICULTURE. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of factors determining the
success of efforts to cultivate estuarine and marine species of
economic importance. Mariculture practices used worldwide in the
production of algae, mollusks, crustaceans, and fishes will be
discussed. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
425.
MARINE ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Relationship between various marine
environments and their inhabitants; intra- and interspecific
relationships between organisms; structure and function among marine
communities. Laboratory emphasis is placed on study of living
material and natural habitats in the Gulf of Mexico. Prerequisites:
MARB 315, 408, 435; ENGL 301; curriculum senior or approval of
instructor.
426.
AQUATIC ANIMAL NUTRITION. (3-0). Credit 3. Chemistry, digestion,
absorption and intermediary metabolism of nutrient classes with
special emphasis on their relationship to warmwater fish nutrition.
Determination of nutrient requirements, feed evaluation, feed
processing, ration formulation and feeding practices. Prerequisites:
CHEM 227. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
430.
COASTAL PLANT ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of the identification,
distribution, production, and ecological importance of estuarine,
coastal marsh, and dune vascular plants; the interaction of plants
with their abiotic and biotic environments; and techniques of
vegetation management and evaluation. Prerequisites: BIOL 112.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
431.
WETLANDS ECOLOGY, MONITORING, AND DELINEATION. (2-6). Credit 4.
Study of the characteristics and importance of wetlands and methods
for delineating, monitoring, and evaluating wetlands. Students will
become knowledgeable in wetland soils, plants, ecological
interactions of wetlands and other habitats and animals, and the
laws pertaining to obtaining permits and managing wetlands of the
U.S. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
432.
GIS USE IN COASTAL RESOURCES. (2-3). Credit 3. Basic concepts of
design, planning, and integration of Geographical Information
Systems in management of biological systems in coastal environments.
Students are taught to input data into GIS, organize the data, and
analyze, query, and manage data sets. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
435.
MARINE INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. General biology of
marine invertebrate animals; morphology, evolution, and systematics.
Laboratory will stress studies of local fauna. Prerequisites: BIOL
111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
436.
NON-VERTEBRATE FISHERIES. (3-3). Credit 4. A survey of the history
and importance of harvesting commercially important algae and
invertebrates, with an assessment of the current status, problems
and prospects for each fishery. Indentification, distribution and
biology of commercially important species will also be addressed.
Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
437.
PATHOLOGY OF MARINE ANIMALS. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to the
structural and functional changes in cells, tissues and organ
systems of marine invertebrates and vertebrates as they relate to
disease and/or injury. Mechanisms of disease and identification of
lesions in common diseases and human-induced injuries will be
included. Laboratory will consist of gross and microscopic aspects
of pathology in both invertebrate and vertebrate animals.
Prerequisites: MARB 315, 435, MICR 351. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
438.
COASTAL ORNITHOLOGY. (2-3). Credit 3. Field and laboratory studies
on the identification, classification, distribution and ecology of
birds with special emphasis on birds of the Texas Gulf Coast.
Classroom lectures to include anatomy, physiology, behavior and
migration. Field trips required. Prerequisites: MARB 315. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
445.
MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT. (3-3). Credit 4. Basic knowledge from
marine ichthyology, biology of fishes and biological oceanography
related to applied aspects of marine fisheries sciences. Emphasis
placed on management techniques applicable to tidal-influenced
inland water, estuaries, and oceans. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
454.
ORNAMENTAL FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Maintenance and
health care of ornamental fish in closed recirculating systems;
aquariology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, immunology,
infectious and noninfectious diseases, checklists, quarantine
procedures and health maintenance of ornamental fish. Prerequisites:
MICR 351 and MARS 360. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
460.
FISHERIES POPULATION DYNAMICS. (3-3). Credit 4. An introduction to
the behavior of populations. Classical and recent population
theories will be discussed in lecture. In lab, extant and programs
written by students will be used to explore population behavior and
interactions. Prerequisites: MATH 151. Senior classification or
approval of instructor.
466.
EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. A conceptual examination of
evolutionary theory, not a survey of specific organismal evolutions.
Evidence for the abiotic origin of life is presented, followed by a
discussion of micro-evolutionary (including drift and natural
selection) and macro-evolutionary (including evolutionary trends)
mechanisms. The course concludes with application of these concepts
to human evolution. Prerequisites: BIOL 111 and 112. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor. MARB 301 is
recommended but not required.
482.
SEMINAR IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-0). Credit 1. Compilation of
literature pertaining to topics in marine biology. Emphasis placed
on preparation of a written report and presentation of a synopsis of
that report. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
484.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-9. Supervised study in a research
or teaching laboratory remote from TAMUG. Student involvement is to
consist of real-life learning or marine biological research,
teaching, management, or a combination of these. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 per semester. Special topics and
problems in field and/or laboratory work suited to analysis by
individuals or small groups concerning aspects of marine biology.
Usually requires a report describing techniques and results. Only 3
credit hours may be used in the degree plan curriculum.
Prerequisites: 2.25 GPR. Curriculum sophomore, junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1-4. Study of selected
topics in an identified area of marine biology. Prerequisite: Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARINE BIOLOGY. Credit 1 to 4. Research conducted under
the direction of faculty member in Marine Biology. May be repeated 2
times for credit. Please see academic advisor in department.
Registration in multiple sections of this course is possible within
a given semester provided that the per semester credit hour limit is
not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and
approval of instructor.
606.
ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN MARINE POPULATION BIOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3.
Novel Approaches and concepts employed studying factors affecting
recruitment, determining trophic relationships (e.g., stable
isotopes), and the consequences, at various levels, of changes in
abundance of marine populations, including ecological (community),
population (Allee effects) and genetic (effective population size).
Inference of population connectivity determined through the use of
electronic tags and molecular techniques is also examined.
Prerequisite: B.S. Marine Biology or Marine Science or approval of
instructor
616.
INTRODUCTION TO METHODS IN SCIENTIFIC DIVING. (2-3). Credit 3. This
course prepares students to use SCUBA as a research tool for the
marine sciences in compliance with University, American Academy of
Underwater Sciences and Federal OSHA standards. Practical work in
pool and open waters will complement academic experience and provide
training towards scientific diver status. Prerequisite: Advanced
scuba certification.
617.
RESEARCH DIVING METHODS. (0-6). Credit 2. Field experience in a wide
range of research diving environments stressing dive planning and
safety, buoyancy control, equipment configuration and scientific
methodology in biological, physical, chemical, archaeological and
geological sciences. Students will design, supervise and conduct
independently developed scientific diving projects. Prerequisite:
MARB 616 or equivalent.
620.
MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. (3-0). Credit 3. An introduction to
biological resources which can be recovered from the marine
environment to provide food, biomass and materials, recreation, and
employment to the coastal United States and other regions. With
emphasis on fisheries and hatcheries, in: oceanic resources, coastal
and estuarine resources, and mariculture. Natural and societal
limitations to resource recovery are investigated, and environmental
impacts are analyzed. Prerequisites: (at least 3 of these) CHEM 102,
BIOL 112, GEOL 104 and/or OCNG 251; graduate status or special
approval.
651.
SHORE AND ESTUARINE FISHES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO. (2-6) Credit 4.
Taxonomy, ecology and zoogeography of fishes inhabiting estuarine
and marine ecosystems of the northwestern Gulf of Mexico.
Particular emphasis on community structure and factors affecting
spatial and temporal abundance of fishes found along the Texas
coast. Prerequisites: MARB 311 or equivalent; approval of
instructor.
654.
COASTAL PLANT ECOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. Study of estuarine, coastal
and dune plant communities and associated environmental factors
affecting plants including the identification, distribution,
ecological importance and management techniques of vascular plants
in these communities. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; permission
of instructor.
655.
WETLANDS ECOLOGY, MONITORING AND DELINEATION. (2-3). Credit 4. Study
of the characteristics and importance of wetlands, and methods of
delineating, monitoring and evaluating wetlands. Students will learn
wetland plants, soils, hydrology, ecology, inhabitating animals,
delineation techniques, laws, permits required for impacts,
mitigation and management techniques. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
656.
TROPICAL MARINE ECOLOGY. (1-6). Credit 3. Field oriented experience
in coral reef, mangrove, sea grass, cave and other tropical marine
ecosystems. Special emphasis will be placed on biodiversity, ecology
and conservation issues specific to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
This course will involve one week of course work in Galveston and a
two-week field trip to Akumal on the Caribbean coast of Yucatan.
Students will design, supervise and conduct an independently
developed research project. Prerequisite: Scuba Certification.
662.
BIOLOGY OF THE MOLLUSCA. (3-3). Credit 3. Survey of mollusks
including their morphology, ecology, physiology and reproduction.
Emphasis on marine species of ecological and commercial importance.
Prerequisite: MARB 435 or MARB 665 or equivalent.
665.
BIOLOGY OF INVERTEBRATES. (3-3). Credit 4. Morphology, biology and
phylogeny of invertebrates. Topics may be either detailed
discussions/dissections of specific organisms or comparative
information on a process. Prerequisites: MARM 435 or ZOOL 335 or
equivalent; approval of instructor.
667.
BIOLOGY OF MARINE ANNELIDA. (3-3). Credit 4. Survey of Marine
Annelids including their behavior, organ systems physiology and
reproduction. Emphasis on morphology and taxonomy of polychaetous
annelids to enable students to move more rapidly and accurately
analyze benthic assemblage data. Prerequisites: MARM 435 or ZOOL 335
or equivalent; approval of instructor.
681.
SEMINAR IN MARINE BIOLOGY. (1-0). Credit 1. Detailed reports on
specific topics within the field of marine biology. Students may
register in no more than two sections of this course in a given
semester. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
684.
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-9. On the job training in the
field of marine biology. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; approval
of instructor.
685.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6. Limited investigations in fields other
than those chosen for the thesis or dissertation topic. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; approval of
instructor.
689
SPECIAL TOPICS IN. Credit 1-3. Selected topics in an identified
area of marine biology. Prerequisites: Graduate standing; approval
of instructor.
691
RESEARCH FOR THESIS OR DISSERTATION. Credit 1-9. MARB 691 is the
designated field and/or laboratory research leading to the M.S. or
Ph.D. degree. MARB 691 may be offered by any faculty member in MARB
and may be offered as many times as necessary in a given semester.
MARB 691 may be repeated for credit by a student. Prerequisites:
Graduate standing; approval of instructor.
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Marine Engineering
Technology (MARE)
100.
MARINE ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS. (2-3). Credit 3. A study of basic
marine engineering systems, with emphasis on propulsion plants.
Introduction to propulsion plant machinery, watchstanding
organization and duties, shipboard safety practices and equipment.
102.
INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS. (0-6). Credit 2. Use of word
processing, spreadsheet, CAD, and data acquisition. Engineering
ethics. Presentation of engineering data. The design process;
generation of ideas, analysis of alternatives, prototype
construction, testing and presentation. Writing proposals and
progress report. VI construction applied to marine engineering
field. Voltage, current, power. Prerequisites: ENDG 105, MARE 100.
180.
BASIC MACHINE SHOP TECHNIQUES. (0-3). Credit 1. Safety, care of
machines and hand-tools, cutting speeds and feeds, measuring
instruments, gauging, standard machine tool work in metals, layouts,
drilling, tapping, threading, vertical and horizontal milling and
shaving.
200.
BASIC OPERATIONS. Credit 4. Practical application of student’s
classroom studies while at sea on training ship during sea-training
period. Student required to complete several projects relating to
engineering plant of ship. Prerequisite: NAUT 103.
203.
DIESEL ENGINE TECHNOLOGY. (2-3). Credit 3. Basic principles of two-
and four-stroke diesel engines; intake, scavenging and exhaust
systems, injection systems; starting and reversing methods; cooling
and lubricating systems; engine room layout in modern motor
vessels.
205.
ENGINEERING MECHANICS I. (3-0). Credit 3. Statics, basic vector
operations, mechanics of particles and rigid bodies. Center of
gravity, analysis of structures, friction, moments of inertia.
Prerequisites: MATH 151, PHYS 218.
206.
ENGINEERING MECHANICS II. (3-0). Credit 3. Dynamics; scalar and
vector solutions of relative linear velocities and acceleration;
kinetics; dynamics of translation and rotation; work; energy;
impact; momentum. Prerequisite: MARE 205.
207.
ELECTRICAL POWER I. (2-3). Credit 3. Application of circuit analysis
principles to DC and AC circuits having sources and passive
inductors, resistors and capacitors; electrical instrumentation;
power and voltage/current phase relationships in AC circuits;
balanced three-phase AC power circuits; cable sizing. Prerequisites:
MATH 151 and PHYS 208.
209.
MECHANICS OF MATERIALS. (2-3). Credit 3. Introduction to the study
of stresses, strains, and deformation of a solid body which results
when static forces are applied. Transformation of stresses and
strains, torsion, beam deflection, and combined loadings are
discussed. Prerequisite: MARE 205.
242.
MANUFACTURING METHODS I. (0-3). Credit 1. Introduction to
manufacturing methods used in marine industries emphasizing
fabrication techniques including oxy-acetylene cutting and welding,
brazing, arc welding, pipe welding and sheet metal fabrication.
Laboratory exercises will develop the knowledge and skills needed to
perform fabrication operations, routine maintenance and emergency
repairs of marine engineering structures and systems. Prerequisite:
None.
243.
MANUFACTURING METHODS II. (1-3). Credit 2. Continued introduction to
manufacturing methods used in marine industries including machine,
foundry and forge work and other manufacturing technologies.
Laboratory emphasizes machine shop practices including safety, use
and care of machine and hand tools; measuring instruments, layout,
gauging, cutting speeds and feeds, drilling, tapping, threading,
turning and milling. Prerequisite: MARE 242.
261.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. (3-0). Credit 3. Review of mathematical
concepts previously studied (e.g., complex quantities, vectors and
calculus), coupled with study of advanced concepts (e.g.,
differential equations, Laplace Transforms, statistics and numerical
methods) with a view to emphasize applications in nuclear
engineering, electrical engineering, thermodynamics, heat transfer
and turbine theory. Prerequisite: MATH 152 or 161.
280.
WELDING TECHNIQUES. (0-3). Credit 1. To introduce students to the
materials, equipment and techniques of welding and brazing and to
develop skills required by the marine engineer for this work in the
engine room of commercial ships.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3 each semester. Special problems in
marine engineering technology not covered by any other course in the
curriculum. Work may be in either theory or laboratory.
Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
289.
SPECIAL TOPICS. Credit 1-4 each semester. Selected topics in an
identified area of marine engineering technology. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor..
295.
ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR MARINE TECHNOLOGISTS. (3-0). Credit 3.
Practical solutions of physical models of electromechanical systems;
steady state and transient response of linear electrical and
mechanical systems; elements of periodic and random excitations and
techniques for practical solutions; computer modeling of elementary
continuous systems. Prerequisites: MATH 161 and PHYS 218; PHYS 208
or concurrent registration.
300.
INTERMEDIATE OPERATIONS. Credit 4. Training program for second
sea-training period. Sea project required of each student under
supervision of officer-instructors. Lifeboat and safety training.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
303.
MARINE THERMODYNAMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Energy concepts. First and
second law of thermodynamics. Carnot and Rankine principles and
reversible heat cycles. Properties and processes of vapors,
vapor-power cycles, and vapor refrigeration cycles. Prerequisites:
MATH 161. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
304.
MARINE THERMODYNAMICS AND HEAT TRANSFER. (3-2). Credit 4. Advanced
topics in gas dynamics: flow through nozzles and through compressor
and turbine blades, compressible duct flow with friction. Study of
gas mixtures and chemical combustion. Thermodynamics of propulsion
systems, elements of heat transfer and heat exchanger analysis.
Prerequisites: MASE 303. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
305.
FLUID MECHANICS THEORY. (3-3). Credit 4. Theory of incompressible
and compressible fluid flow, introduction to fluid power systems and
controls, and dynamics of turbomachinery. Mathematical analysis of
piping systems to determine pump head, system resistance, and pipe
sizing optimization. Topics include physical properties of fluids,
continuity equation, Bernoulli’s Equation, Darcy’s Equation, series
and parallel flow, relative roughness, friction factors, dimensional
analysis, and laws of similitude. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
306.
ELECTRICAL POWER II. (2-3). Credit 3. Electrical power generation
and distribution; AC and DC rotating machinery; transformers;
controllers and safety devices; operation, maintenance and repair
procedures and practices; static converters AC/DC and DC/AC that are
used in modern electric propulsion systems. Prerequisite: MARE 207.
307.
MARINE ELECTRONICS. (2-3). Credit 3. Introduction to the theory of
electronic circuits. Fundamentals and basic concepts of
semiconductors; solid-state components; power supplies; amplifiers;
inverters; rectifiers; oscillators; digital and analog integrated
circuits. Application in automation, motor controllers,
battery-charging systems, communications; and propulsion plant
monitoring systems. Prerequisite: MARE 207.
309.
MARINE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. (2-3). Credit 3. Introduction to
materials science and engineering, structural, property
relationships; advanced manufacturing techniques from the point of
view of marine applications such as subsea pipelines, ship hulls,
etc.; corrosion and biofouling. Laboratory includes experimental
testing of materials properties, materials syntheses and heat
treatment techniques. Prerequisite: MARE 209.
311.
STEAM PROPULSION PLANTS. (2-3). Credit 3. Comprehensive study of
fossil fuel steam generators, propulsion turbines and condensers,
reduction gears, line shafting. Studies include internal fittings
and fluid flow paths, automatic controls; regulatory requirements
for safety device settings, and system tests and inspections.
Additional topics include boiler water-feed water test and
treatment, and turbine/reduction gear lubrication. Laboratory
includes computer-aided heat balance and parametric analysis of
plant performance. Prerequisites: MARE 303. Sophomore, junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
312.
DIESEL PROPULSION PLANTS. (2-3). Credit 3. Comprehensive study of
diesel propulsion plants, including direct-drive low speed diesels,
geared medium speed diesels, waste heat recovery systems, engine
reversing methods, and heavy fuel processing, Laboratory includes
computer-aided parametric analysis of engine performance and use of
a low-speed diesel propulsion plant simulator. Prerequisites: MARE
304, 305. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
313.
HEAT TRANSFER. (2-3). Credit 3. Introduction to heat transfer; basic
heat transfer modes and different solution techniques; introduction
to 1-D and 2-D heat conduction in transient and steady state
conditions; fundamentals of convection heat transfer under different
flow conditions; forced convection in internal and external flows;
analysis and selection of heat exchangers; introduction to thermal
radiation heat transfer. Prerequisites: MARE 261 and MARE 305 or
concurrent enrollment.
395.
ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR TECHNOLOGISTS. (3-0). Credit 3.
Practical solutions of physical models of electromechanical systems;
steady state and transient response of linear electrical and
mechanical systems; elements of periodic and random excitations and
techniques for practical solutions; computer modeling of elementary
continuous systems. Prerequisites: MATH 161, PHYS 218, 219 or 208.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
400.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS. Credit 4. Training program for third
sea-training period. At the end of this period each student will
have achieved the knowledge and will have demonstrated the ability
to take complete charge of a modern marine power plant while
underway at sea. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
401.
MARINE AUXILIARY SYSTEMS. (2-3). Credit 3. Study of the principal
shipboard auxiliary systems, including: auxiliary fired-boilers, sea
water service, ballast, freshwater service, lubricating oil, fuel
oil storage and transfer, distilling, and steering systems. Major
components, operation and maintenance, and interrelationship with
other auxiliary systems are covered. Additional topics include steam
turbine, gas turbine, and diesel-driven electric power generators
and support systems, as well as propulsion train power take-off type
electric power generation systems. Prerequisites: MARE 304, 305.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
402.
SHIPBOARD AUTOMATION AND CONTROL. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of
automation in marine power plants; including electronic and
pneumatic proportional, integral and derivative control elements;
applications in boiler combustion and water level control; engine
speed control; remote sensing and performance monitoring systems.
Prerequisites: MARE 307, 311, 312. Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
403.
MARINE TECHNOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of
environmental protection requirements such as the Oil Pollution Act
of 1990, Code of Federal Regulations, and international agreements
and conventions addressing prevention of pollution of the seas by
oil and sewage. In addition, atmospheric pollution from propulsion
plant exhaust gas is addressed. Ships’ structure and systems,
operational requirements, and licensed-officer liabilities are
discussed. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
404.
MARINE AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION. (3-0). Credit 3. Study of
refrigeration processes, refrigerants, psychometrics, air
conditioning and refrigeration systems, and operation and
maintenance of AC&R systems. Prerequisites: MARE 304. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
405.
FUNDAMENTALS OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE. (3-0). Credit 3. Ship geometry
and arrangement; ship-form calculations; intact and damaged
stability; ships’ structure; fundamentals of resistance and
propulsion; ship motion, maneuverability, and control; introduction
to ship design, construction, and overhaul. Prerequisites: Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
406.
MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS. (3-0). Credit 3. Team
approach to analysis and design of basic marine industry-level
projects, in particular marine propulsion plants including
efficiency enhancement for conventional steam and diesel plants,
regenerative and steam injected gas turbine propulsion plants, and
combined cycle plants. Additional topics include transmission and
drive systems, and propulsors; integration of concepts learned in
previous required courses; capstone learning experience.
Prerequisites: MARE 311, 312, and MARE 401. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
441.
ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3.
Analysis of engineering economics and management, using costs and
benefits of various engineering options. Topics include time value
of money, cash flows, analysis techniques, interests rates,
inflation, depreciation, optimization, statistics, network analysis
and critical path programming. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or advisor approval. (pending approval)
451.
SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT I. (1-3). Credit 2. Introduction to design,
modeling, testing and validation processes. Design of equipment,
components or systems for marine and related power generation
applications. Complete design process including: definition of the
problem, research for existing designs and related technologies,
conceptualization and evaluation of alternatives, development of
preliminary design, refining and generation of final design and
documents. Prerequisites: Senior status and approval of instructor.
(pending approval)
452.
SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT II. (1-3). Credit 2. This course is a
continuation of MARE 451. Development of theoretical, computational
or experimental models using the design developed in MARE 451.
Formulation, construction and/or fabrication work. Refining,
experimenting and testing of models considering alternatives.
Analyzing results and preparing and submitting design documents
including a project report. Prerequisite: MARE 451.
484.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-6. Supervised study with an
approved power generator, either electrical, mechanical, or thermal
power. Alternatively, studies can be with a research, manufacturing
or repair facility whose primary mission is to support power
generation. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPR and completion of 300 level
courses.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3 each semester. Special problems in
marine engineering technology not covered by any other course in the
curriculum. Work may be in either theory or laboratory.
Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS. Credit 1-4 each semester. Selected topics in an
identified area of marine engineering technology. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY. Credit 1 to 4. Research
conducted under the direction of faculty member in Marine
Engineering Technology. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Please
see academic advisor in department. Registration in multiple
sections of this course is possible within a given semester provided
that the per semester credit hour limit is not exceeded.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of
instructor.
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Marine Sciences (MARS)
101.
INTRODUCTION TO MARINE SCIENCES. (1-0). Credit 1. A non-technical
introduction to the field of marine sciences, including biology,
ocean activities, and marine industries. Course includes lectures,
seminars, outside speakers, and industrial contacts.
210.
MARINE GEOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction to the physical and
cultural patterns of the coastal zones of the world.
Interrelationships between the physical forms and processes and the
cultural patterns are used to analyze human use and abuse of the
sea.
250.
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. (2-2). Credit 3. Introduction to
microcomputer business and data applications. Fundamental concepts
of information technology and algorithm development. Use of
integrated word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
software to solve science and/or business problems.
280.
COASTAL AND OCEAN RESOURCES. (3-0). Credit 3. Resources from the
ocean including food, minerals, transportation and recreation.
Methods of recovery and utilization of resources from the ocean,
efficiency and cost effectiveness. Provides a foundation for
understanding the wealth of resources available from the ocean and
its margins, to include the impact of human activity on these
resources.
281.
SOPHOMORE SEMINAR IN MARINE SCIENCES. (1-0). Credit 1. Compilation
and discussions of literature pertaining to topics in marine
sciences. Emphasis placed upon preparation and presentation of a
written report. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or approval of
instructor.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 each semester. Special topics and
problems suited to analysis by individuals or small groups
concerning special aspects of marine sciences. Prerequisite:
Approval of department head.
289.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE SCIENCES. Credit 1-4. Study of selected
topics in an identified area of marine sciences. Prerequisite:
Approval of instructor.
303.
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING AND DATA DISPLAY. (2-2). Credit 3. The
purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the elements
of computer programming and data display primarily through the
MATLAB computing environment. Students will also be exposed to the
FORTRAN programming language and the UNIX operating system.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
305.
PALEONTOLOGY. (2-3). Credit 3. Analysis of history of life and
processes controlling it; study of groups of organisms important in
the marine fossil record; application of paleontology to geologic
problems. Field trips required. Prerequisites: GEOL 104. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
306.
COASTAL SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY. (3-3). Credit 4. A survey of modern
coastal sedimentary systems, including principles of sedimentology
and sediment analysis. The laboratory includes a large group field
projects. Local field trips required. Prerequisites: GEOL 104.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
310.
FIELD METHODS IN MARINE SCIENCES. (1-6). Credit 3. Techniques of
documenting collected materials, the methods of reconnaissance and
the mapping of traverses in the major coastal environments. Sampling
and recording techniques, interview procedures, and the use of maps
and remotely sensed imagery will be introduced. Prerequisites: CHEM
102, PHYS 202 or PHYS 208, GEOL 104. Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
325.
INTRODUCTION TO GIS FOR MARINE SCIENCES. (2-2). Credit 3. Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) are introduced for marine sciences and
management. Basic use of software including creation of GIS models
is covered. Creating, editing and querying GIS shape files is
treated utilizing one of the standard GIS software packages such as
ArcGis. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
330.
PETROLEUM GEOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. Origin, migration and
accumulation of petroleum. Reservoir rock, traps, accumulation and
conditions, and subsurface methods. Prerequisites: GEOL 104. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
340.
GEOCHEMISTRY. (3-0). Credit 3. Chemical principles and processes
that govern the behavior of geologic materials. Silica and carbonate
low temperature equilibrium and kinetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 102,
GEOL 104. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
360.
BIOCHEMISTRY. (3-0). Credit 3. General introductory biochemistry;
structures of lipids, saccharides and nucleotides; amino acids and
protein structure; relationship of protein structure to biochemical
reactivity; kinetics (and inhibition) of enzyme-catalyzed reactions;
membrane phospholipids and glycoproteins and the structure and
function of membranes; catabolic reaction pathways of
monosaccharides and fatty acids; oxidative phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 228. Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
361.
MARINE BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. Selected methods
used to characterize, purify, identify and isolate biomolecules. The
laboratory is designed to complement the MARS 360 lecture.
Prerequisite: MARS 360 or concurrent enrollment.
370.
COASTAL PROCESSES. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction to the coastal
system, waves and wave dominated coasts, shoreline morphodynamics,
tidal and lake coasts, long term coastal development, sea level
changes, subtidal and beach ecosystems, coastal dunes and wetlands,
structures and organizations, coastal management and coastal
hazards. Cross-listed with GEOG 370.
375.
SCIENCE OF FLUIDS. (3-0). Credit 3. Classical fluid mechanics;
fundamental physical principles. Fluid statics, principles of fluid
motion, frictionless flow, surface waves, viscous flows, turbulence,
molecular basis of fluid mechanics. Prerequisites: MATH 251, PHYS
218. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
376.
INTRODUCTION TO UNIX AND C. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction to the
Unix operating system and C-Language programming in a multi-user
networked environment. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
380.
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. (3-0). Credit 3. Classical
thermodynamics with applications to gases, liquids, solutions, and
phase equilibria. Kinetics and transport properties of gases.
Statistical mechanics, spectroscopy, instrumentation, and quantum
theory at the survey level. Prerequisites: CHEM 102, MATH 151.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
405.
WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS. (3-0). Credit 3.
Basic concepts associated with the transportation of hazardous
chemicals in congested port areas, along the nation’s inland
waterways, and at sea. Special emphasis on the hazards of fire,
health, air and water pollution and chemical reactivity.
Promulgation of safe operating practices by industry, the USCG and
IMO. Prerequisites: CHEM 101. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
410.
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction
to elements of the physics of the ocean; descriptive aspects and
theoretical explanations of circulation, characteristic structure,
and waves. Prerequisites: MATH 251, PHYS 208. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
415.
REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. An introduction to the
uses of remote sensing technology in the marine sciences, including
electromagnetic, acoustic, and seismic methods. Generation,
transmission, and reception methods. Active and passive systems,
multispectral techniques, and signal analysis systems.
Prerequisites: PHYS 202 or 208, BIOL 112. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
430.
INTRODUCTION TO GEOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction to geological processes in the marine system:
Physiographic provinces, origin and evolution of basins, shelves,
slopes, and beaches. Geological sampling and geophysical methods;
coastal beach and estuarine processes. Prerequisites: GEOL 104.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
435.
EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Physiomechanical properties
of rocks and sediments. Seismic reflection and refraction principles
applicable to offshore, coastal and onshore exploration.
Determination of media velocity and stratigraphy from reflection and
refraction studies in both marine and non-marine systems.
Prerequisites: PHYS 202 or PHYS 208, GEOL 104, MATH 151. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
440.
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction
to chemical processes in the marine environment. Composition of sea
salt, chemical specification of dissolved material in the ocean.
Biogeochemistry of oxygen, major elements, nutrient elements, and
some trace metals in the surface and deep ocean. Formation, chemical
composition, and alterations of detrital material and marine
sediments. Simple models which relate ocean chemistry to the
circulation of identifiable masses of water. Radioisotopes and
stable isotopes in chemical oceanography. Prerequisites: CHEM 102.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
450.
PRINCIPLES OF MARINE INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. (2-3). Credit 3.
Fundamental principles and practical applications for
state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation applied to marine and
environmental science. Topics include atomic and molecular
spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, radiochemistry, x-ray
spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and field instrumentation. Students
work with instruments and make presentation on them to the class.
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and 228, PHYS 202, MATH 131 or 151. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
460.
MODERN OCEANOGRAPHIC METHODS. (3-9). Credit 6. This course will
provide students with hands-on experience with modern oceanographic
observational tools and data analysis techniques. Focus is on the
four major oceanographic disciplines, i.e. geology, chemistry,
physics and biology. Students will receive the necessary theoretical
background, collect and analyze their own data and learn how to
prepare scientific reports summarizing their work. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
470.
ECO-ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING. (3-0). Credit 3. Biological components
are in chemical and physical environments which are influenced by
the bio-system and flows of energy, water and chemical species.
Coupling to the complex atmospheric, aquatic and terrestrial systems
is important. Modeling entails mathematical tools and the underlying
science, focusing on scientific models, from the simplest to the
elaborate. Prerequisites: CHEM 102, BIOL 112 and MATH 151 or
approval of instructor.
481.
SEMINAR. (1-0). Credit 1. Problem-oriented discussion session.
Topics and reports selected for current relevance. May be repeated
once only for credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
484.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-6. Supervised study in a research
or teaching laboratory within or outside of the Texas A&M University
System. Student involvement is to consist of real-life learning or
marine sciences research, teaching, management or a combination of
these. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor. Approval of the department head.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6 each semester. Special topics and
problems suited to analysis by individuals or small groups
concerning special aspects of marine sciences. Prerequisites: Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor. Approval of
department head.
488.
WRITING INTENSIVE DIRECTED STUDIES IN MARINE SCIENCES. Credit 1 to
6. A writing-intensive course leading to the equivalent of a mini
thesis in an area of interest to the faculty and student; introduces
students to the rigors of writing for publication in professional
journals in their major. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE SCIENCES. Credit 1-4. Study of selected
topics in an identified area of marine sciences. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARINE SCIENCES. Credit 1 to 4. Research conducted
under the direction of faculty member in Marine Sciences. May be
repeated 2 times for credit. Please see academic advisor in
department. Registration in multiple sections of this course is
possible within a given semester provided that the per semester
credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior or senior
classification and approval of instructor.
601.
TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. (2-4). Credit 3. This course will
concentrate on the basic principles of environmental education using
a hands-on approach to learn environmental principles and how to
teach them. This course will have a special emphasis on coastal
issues. Prerequisite: Graduate status or approval of instructor.
610.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW. (3-0) Credit 3. This course is designed to
provide a broad overview of basic environmental laws including
statutes, regulations, and cases. It also focuses on the both
economic and ethical issues within the context of environmental law
and policy. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor; graduate status or
special approval.
615.
PHYSICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL MARINE RESOURCES. (3-0). Credit 3.
Location, identification, extraction and exploitation of
non-fisheries marine resources, including: water, salt,
hydrocarbons, minerals, energy from the thermal, wave, tidal,
current and wind fields, chemical compounds, pharmaceuticals, and
construction materials in estuarine, coastal and open ocean areas.
Prerequisites: CHEM 102, GEOL 104, OCNG 251 or equivalent. Graduate
status or approval of instructor.
620.
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS. (3-0) Credit 3.
This course is designed to provide an overview of those laws,
regulations, and regimes involved in international environmental
business transactions; and to identify those environmental regimes
which are triggered when business is conducted internationally. The
course includes topics in international law, regional law, and U.S.
federal law. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor; graduate status
or special approval.
625.
GIS USE IN COASTAL RESOURCES. (1-3). Credit 2. Basic concepts of
design, planning, and implementation of Geographical Information
Systems; computer hardware and software evaluation; practical
experience in data entry, analysis and update of spatial and
characteristic data; use of maps and remotely sensed data as data.
Prerequisite: Any computer science course or equivalent; graduate
status or special approval.
635.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS AND NATURAL RESOURCE DAMAGE
ASSESSMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. The course presents an overview of: a)
environmental impact statements (EIS) under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and b) natural resource damage
assessment (NRDA) under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) and
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liablility Act (CERCLA). It is designed to cover requirements for a
wide variety of EISs. NRDA hypothetical cases will be presented in
which students are asked to calculate assessments. Prerequisite:
Approval of instructor; graduate status or special approval.
638.
AVIAN DIVERSITY AND HABITATS AS COASTAL RESOURCES. (2-3). Credit 3.
The lecture and readings will emphasize field identification,
habitat requirements for native and migrant species and birds as
bioindicators of habitat health and environmental stress. We will
apply the study of bird diversity to environmental monitoring of
coastal ecosystems and migrant stopover habitats. Labs will be
conducted primarily in the field. Prerequisites: BIOL 112, MARM 315
or WFSC 302 or ZOOL 318 or approval of instructor; graduate status.
640.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE LAW. (3-0) Credit 3. Environmental law
is governed, in large part, by administrative law. This course
covers the processes involved in administrative environmental law.
The primary focus of this course will be on: the Environmental
Protection Agency, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Corps of Engineer; and
NOAA. A review of international administrative bodies will also be
included. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor; graduate status or
special approval.
645.
WILDLIFE LAW AND ETHICS. (3-0) Credit 3. This course provides an
overview of the basic wildlife laws including international regimes,
bilateral and multilateral treaties, conventions, and cases dealing
with conservation, preservation, and management of non-Homo sapien
species; federal law, regulations, and cases; and a sampling of
state law. It also focuses on the ethical issues of species
management. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor; graduate status
or special approval.
650.
GEOCHEMICAL MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. (3-0) Credit 3. The purpose
of this course is to provide an overview of the issues involved in
geochemical marine resources management. This course explores the
management of exploration, production, and protection of the
geochemical marine resources of the earth and the interface of the
many players. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor; graduate status
or special approval.
652.
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF COASTAL MARGINS. (3-0). Credit 3. The
class will study federal, state, and local laws, regulations,
ordinances and programs pertaining to management of coastal margins,
visit the Texas General Land Office, attend meetings of the Coastal
Coordinating Council, the Texas Legislature when a coastal-related
bill is being debated, or attend the Galveston County Commissioner’s
Court or Galveston City Council when a coastal ordinance is being
considered. Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor.
655.
WETLANDS MANAGEMENT. (3-3). Credit 4. This course surveys the
interrelationship of chemistry, physics, geology and biology of
coastal wetland systems and explores and defines the context of
wetlands sustainability and management. Field exercises are an
integral component providing students “hands on” experiences. Guest
lectures, seminars and field trips lead by agency personnel who are
experts in these fields of research are included. Prerequisite:
Background in chemistry, physics, geology and biology.
660.
ENVIRONMENTAL ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. (3-0) Credit 3.
Because environmental issues and law were born and raised in the
arena of adversarial combat, the traditional adversarial litigative
process is far from ideal. This course first explores the
traditional method of settling disputes: the court system. It then
reviews the increasingly visible dispute resolution alternatives.
Finally, it provides certification in mediation. Prerequisites:
Approval of instructor; graduate status or special approval.
670.
ECO-ENVIRONMENTAL MODELING. (3-0). Credit 3. Biological organisms
are surrounded by chemical and physical environments which are
influenced by the bio-system and flows of energy, water, and
chemical species. Coupling to atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial
systems is important. Modeling entails both mathematical tools and
the underlying science. This course focuses on scientific models,
from the simplest to more elaborate. Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 112;
CHEM. 101, 102; MATH 151, and 161 or 166; graduate status or special
approval.
675.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR SCIENTISTS. (2-0). Credit 2.
The course is designed to provide a scientist with EMS strategies’
skills. This includes knowing: what environmental laws may be
triggered by activities; the fundamental structure of an EMS; EMS
alternatives; concepts in an audit; Alternative Dispute Resolution;
and how an effective EMS can reduce costs and increase profits.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor; graduate status or special
approval.
676.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. (3-0). Credit 3. This course will provide a
general introduction to the basic concepts and mechanisms of
international and U.S. federal environmental law and policy. It will
survey the field and its development as well as focus on case
studies that illustrate the basic types of environmental problems.
Prerequisites: Approval of instructor; graduate status or special
approval.
680.
INTEGRATIVE ANALYSES IN MARINE RESOURCES. (2-0). Credit 2. Review of
public policy change mechanisms in marine resources management,
including Congressional testimony, agency recommendations and
structure, and NGO reports. Students propose and defend a public
policy change with detailed documentation and an oral presentation
demonstrating a professional understanding of marine resources
issues within the context of current law. Prerequisites: 24 hours of
MARM course credits completed, or in concurrent enrollment, approval
of instructor.
681.
SEMINAR. (1-0). Credit 1. Presentation of recent research by
students, faculty and visiting faculty. Prerequisite: None.
684.
INTERNSHIP IN MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. Credit 1-9. This is a
faculty supervised study with an agency or other position within or
outside the Texas A&M University System. Student involvement
consists of real-life learning of marine resources management
issues. It is a full-immersion course that provides students with
hands-on experience in marine resources management. Prerequisites:
Approval of faculty sponsor; graduate status or special approval.
685.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-6. Selected Topics in an identified area
of science, law policy or management of marine natural resources not
covered in any other courses in the curriculum. Prerequisite:
Approval of instructor.
689.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. Credit 1-4. Selected
topics in an identified area of marine resources management. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Approval of instructor; graduate
status or special approval.
691.
Research in Marine Sciences. Credit 1 or more each semester. For
thesis or dissertation.
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Marine Transportation
(MART)
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Directed study in problems in marine
transportation not covered by other courses in the department.
Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
289.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION. Credit 1-3. Study of
selected topics in an identified area of marine transportation or
nautical science. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
302.
MARINE CARGO OPERATIONS I. (3-3). Credit 4. Objectives and problems
with break-bulk cargo handling during loading, discharging, and
in-transit carriage. Requirements of special refrigerated and
dangerous cargoes. Heavy lift operations with conventional cargo
gear and its restraints. Cargo loss prevention, safety and related
documentation, as well as log book entries, modern cargo
concepts-containerization, roll-on roll-off, lash, and others.
Maximum cargo efficiency with relation to space, cargo gear, crew
and labor costs. Practical cargo gear use and cargo observations
during lab periods. Prerequisites: NAUT 200, 202, 301 or concurrent
registration. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
321.
MARITIME LAW I. (2-0). Credit 2. Basic laws governing vessel
navigation; International and U.S. Inland Rules for the prevention
of collision at sea, and the safety of life at sea convention.
Prerequisites: NAUT 200. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
406.
MARINE CARGO OPERATIONS II. (3-2). Credit 4. Principles and practice
of bulk liquid, gas handling, and carriage by water craft.
Theoretical and practical problems involved in loading, stowing and
discharging of petroleum, chemical, elevated temperature and
cryogenic cargoes. Marine pollution abatement, personnel safety, and
firefighting techniques and systems. Prerequisites: MART 302, NAUT
300. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Directed study in problems in marine
transportation not covered by other courses in the department.
Prerequisite: Senior classification or approval of department head.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION. Credit 1-4. Study of
selected topics in an identified area of marine transportation or
nautical science. Prerequisites: Approval of MART department head.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION. Credit 1 to 4. Research
conducted under the direction of faculty member in Marine
Transportation. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Please see
academic advisor in department. Registration in multiple sections of
this course is possible within a given semester provided that the
per semester credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
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Maritime Administration
(MARA)
205.
INTRODUCTION TO SHIPS AND SHIPPING. (3-2). Credit 4. Introduction to
the maritime industry and ships used in transportation of goods and
services. Shipboard nomenclature, types and missions of merchant
ships, shipbuilding nomenclature and dimensions, shipbuilding
materials and methods, modes of cargo handling and their impact on
ship design.
212.
BUSINESS LAW. (3-0). Credit 3. Legal principles of business, legal
reasoning, dispute resolution and procedure, contract law,
bankruptcy law, property law, Uniform Commercial Code sections
concerning contracts, security interests, negotiable instruments and
sales. Prerequisite: Sophomore classification.
250.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS. (2-0). Credit 2. Introduction to the
concepts and applications of management information systems,
including information technology concepts, computer hardware, common
business software, software selection and development, management
information systems (MIS), decision support systems (DSS), and
working in a digital world.
281.
SEMINAR IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH METHODS. (1-0). Credit 1. An
introduction to necessary undergraduate research methods in
economics and business, to prepare students for investigative
writing requirements in upper division courses in maritime business
administration. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Directed study on selected problems in
the area of maritime administration not covered in other courses.
Prerequisite: Approval of MARA department head.
289.
SPECIAL TOPICS. Credit 1-3. Study of selected topics in an
identified area of maritime administration. Prerequisite: Approval
of MARA department head.
301.
OCEAN TRANSPORTATION I. (3-0). Credit 3. Examination of theory and
practice in the management of transportation logistics, labor,
rate-making, role of government, international conventions and
treaties. Exposure to current trends and developments in shipping.
Prerequisites: MART Students - NAUT 103, ECON 202 or ECON 203. MARA
students - MARA 205, ECON 202 or ECON 203.
304.
OCEAN TRANSPORTATION II. (3-0). Credit 3. Marine insurance problems
and cases and how they relate directly to a ship’s officer. Hull,
cargo, and personal injury cases are examined from the officers’ and
insurers’ points of view. Introduction to Admiralty Law and the
court process for seamen’s rights and ship owners’ privileges.
Actual hearings and trials are observed to complete the background.
Prerequisite for MART and MARA students: MARA 301.
342.
MANAGERIAL MARITIME FINANCE. (3-0). Credit 3. Continuation of topics
introduced in Business Finance (FINC 341) including risk and return,
investment valuation, the selection of risky investment projects,
capital structure, dividend policy, and methods of raising long-term
capital; applications to the maritime industry are made where
appropriate. Prerequisite: FINC 341.
363.
THE MANAGEMENT PROCESS. (3-0). Credit 3. Management as an academic
discipline; goal setting; planning, controlling and decision-making;
models for thinking about organizations; organization design;
organization change; models for understanding individual behavior;
job performance and job satisfaction; interpersonal behavior,
motivation and leadership, behavior in work groups; careers in
management, ethics and international management. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification.
373.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Strategic issues in
managing human resources; shared responsibilities of line managers
and human resource staff for developing and implementing human
resource policies and procedures; human resource planning; job
design, analysis and evaluation; staffing; compensation; performance
appraisal; training and development career management; labor
relations; legal, ethical and international issues. Prerequisite:
MARA 363.
401.
BROKERAGE AND CHARTERING. (3-0). Credit 3. Operational and legal
environment of ship brokerage and chartering; responsibilities of
owner and charterer under various charter forms; American, British
and Canadian acts governing charters and bills of lading; rules and
regulations concerning loading and discharging. Prerequisites: MARA
205, MARA 301. Senior classification.
402.
INLAND WATERWAYS. (3-0). Credit 3. Development of inland waterways
of the U.S. and federal policies relating to them. Port and terminal
development, competition with other transportation forms, manpower,
rates, environmental concerns and the impact of waterway systems on
regional economies. Prerequisites: ECON 203. Senior classification.
416.
PORT OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS. (3-0). Credit 3.
Concepts of the port and methods of intermodal transfer. Port
functions divided and analyzed along business lines: economics,
management, finance, accounting, and marketing. Cost studies.
Prerequisites: MARA 301. Junior or senior classification.
421.
ADMIRALTY LAW. (3-0). Credit 3. Essential principles of admiralty,
general maritime, and international law as applicable to the marine
industry and ocean shipping. Evolution and state of the law
concerning maritime liens, ship mortgages, rights of seamen and
harbor workers, limitation of liability, bills of lading and cargo
carriage, collision liability, general average, marine salvage,
charter parties, and international rights and responsibilities of
ships and shipping. Prerequisites: MARA 301, MARA 304.
424.
ECONOMICS OF TRANSPORTATION. (3-0). Credit 3. Historical
development, structure, function, and regulation of highway, rail,
water, pipeline, and air transportation systems. Application of
economic concepts and principles to transportation development and
operations. Prerequisites: ECON 203 and senior classification.
435.
LABOR LAW AND POLICY. (3-0). Credit 3. Federal and state public
policy and laws regulating human resource management including
National Labor Relations Act, Railway Labor Act, Fair Labor
Standards Act, employment discrimination statutes, statutes
regarding public sector unionization, and other relevant legal
authorities; various forms of dispute settlement including
litigation, mediation, fact finding and arbitration; legal
ramification of strategic human resource management decision making.
Prerequisites: MARA 363. Senior classification.
440.
Global Economy and Enterprise Management. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction to the economic, political, social and ethical
environments of international business including the determinants of
trade and investment patterns and the logic of government
interventions in both trade and capital markets; also discussed are
the structure, strategy and operations of the international firm.
Prerequisites: ECON 203. Junior or senior classification.
450.
Maritime Supply Chain Management. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction to
the concepts involved in supply chain management (SCM); SCM
encompasses the functional areas of procurement, operations
management, inbound/outbound transportation, customer service, and
information technologies; emphasizes how these functional areas are
integrated to achieve the firm’s overall objectives. Prerequisites:
INFO 303 and INFO 364.
460.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND CONTROL. (3-0). Credit 3 Application of
management processes to complex interdisciplinary organizational
environments through the study of program and project management.
Adoptions of traditional management theories to the project
environment. Student will be expected to master typical project
management microcomputer software for project planning; resource
allocation; project budgeting; and control of project cost, schedule
and performance. Prerequisites: INFO 364, MARA 363. Junior
classification.
466.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. Strategic issues facing
organizations, including top management decision making and social
responsibility; environmental and industry analysis; establishing
organizational mission and objectives; corporate, business and
functional level strategy formulation; global and multidomestic
strategies; strategic implementation and control; integrating
operations, finance, marketing and human resource strategies; case
analysis. Prerequisites: MARA 363, MKTG 321, INFO 364, FINC 341,
and senior classification.
470.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW. (3-0). Credit 3. Designed to provide a broad
background of basic statutes, regulations, and cases dealing with
the major issues in international and federal environmental law.
Specifically, the course will focus on pragmatic training in
statutory, regulatory, and treaty reading and interpretation;
analysis of administrative and legislative intent for law.
Prerequisites: MARA 212, MARA 421. Senior classification.
484.
MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP. Credit 3-4. Internship in management;
staffing, planning, organizing, leading and controlling. Enrollment
is limited to those who have managerial responsibilities for the
resources used by a business, non-profit, or other organization.
Prerequisites: ACCT 229, ACCT 230, FINC 341, MKTG 321, MARA 363.
Approval of department head.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Directed study on selected problems in
the area of maritime administration not covered in other courses.
Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Approval of
instructor and MARA department head.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS. Credit 1-3. Study of selected topics in an
identified area of maritime administration. Prerequisite: Approval
of instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION. Credit 1 to 4. Research
conducted under the direction of faculty member in Maritime
Administration. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Please see
academic advisor in department. Registration in multiple sections of
this course is possible within a given semester provided that the
per semester credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites:
Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
604.
MARINE NATURAL RESOURCE ECONOMICS. (3-0) Credit 3. Critical
evaluation of policies and procedures in the development and use of
natural resources relevant to marine and maritime markets;
identification of problems in resource exploration, development, and
transportation; the political /economic decision-making processes;
analytical tools used to make economic decisions in resource
markets. Prerequisite: Graduate status or special approval.
689.
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MARITIME ADMINISTRATION. (4-0). Credit 4. Selected
topics in identified area of Marine Administration. Prerequisites:
Graduate classification and instructor permission. (pending
approval)
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Maritime Systems
Engineering (MASE)
210.
PROPERTIES OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS. (0-3). Credit 1. Atomic and
crystalline structures of materials; mechanical properties,
failure, corrosion and thermal processes of metallic materials;
tensile, hardness, impact and torsion testing of metal alloys.
Prerequisites: ENGR 211, 212 and PHYS 208.
212.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE IN THERMODYNAMICS. (2-3). Credit 3. Theory and
application of thermodynamics as an engineering science;
applications of the laws of thermodynamics and energy equations to
heat transfer and flow. Prerequisites: ENGR 221 and MATH 251 or
concurrent enrollment.
213.
PRINCIPLES OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING. (2-2) Credit 3. Description of
properties of materials using a unified approach; discussion of the
chemical structure, crystalline structure, microstructure, interface
structure, and phase diagrams for materials; develop bulk properties
and characteristics of metals, polymers, and ceramics; mechanical,
electrical, magnetic, thermal, and optical properties for these
materials. Prerequisites: ENGR 211, 212; PHYS 208; MATH 308 or
concurrent registration.
214.
MECHANICS OF DEFORMABLE BODIES. (3-0). Credit 3. Concepts of stress,
strain and deformation. Factor of safety. Stress-strain
relationships and material properties. Stress concentrations. Area
moments of inertia. Axially loaded members, torsionally loaded
members, bending of beams. Shear and moment diagrams. Stresses due
to combined loading. Thin-walled pressure vessels. Transformation of
stress including Mohr’s circle. Beam deflections and buckling
stability. Prerequisites: ENGR 221; MATH 308 or concurrent
registration.
215.
PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (2-2). Credit 3. Fundamentals
of electric circuit analysis, AC power, and electronics; intended as
a terminal course in these areas for most engineering disciplines.
Prerequisites: ENGR 211, 212; PHYS 208, MATH 308 or concurrent
registration.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-8. Directed study on selected current
problems in the ocean and/or maritime industry. Offered to enable
individuals or groups to undertake and complete with credit some
specialized investigation not covered by other courses.
Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
301.
HYDRODYNAMICS OF OFFSHORE STRUCTURES. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction
to offshore structures, wave force formulation; wave forces on small
structures, floating structure dynamics, modeling dynamics systems
of rigid body motion, structure response statistics. Prerequisites:
CVEN 345; MASE 310; OCEN 300 or concurrent registration. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
310.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS. (3-0). Credit 3. Application of numerical
methods to ocean-related engineering problems; development,
evaluation, and comparison of various techniques for root finding,
curve fitting, numerical integration, simultaneous linear algebraic
equations, matrix methods, probability and statistics, and ordinary
differential equations in ocean-related engineering applications.
Prerequisites: ENGR 111, 112 and MATH 308. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
319.
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN I. (2-3). Credit 3. Introduction to Naval
Architecture. Terminology. Hydrostatics and hydrostatic stability.
Processes of the design of ships, semi-submersibles and underwater
vehicles including layout, arrangements, construction and
construction techniques. Hull design of ships, underwater vehicles
and mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). Prerequisites: CVEN
311, 345, ENGR 214, 221. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
336.
FLOW MEASUREMENT FUNDAMENTALS. (2-2). Credit 3. Introduction to
fundamental principles of measuring fluctuating fluid velocities in
open channels, simple pipe flow systems and surface waves.
Laboratory includes experimental investigation of classic fluid
dynamics and introduction to PIV systems. Prerequisites: PHYS 208,
CVEN 311 or concurrent registration. Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
344.
REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES. (2-3). Credit 3. Analysis and design
of reinforced concrete beams, columns, slabs and footings using
ultimate strength methods. Prerequisite: CVEN 345.
400.
INTRODUCTION TO COASTAL ENGINEERING. (3-0). Credit 3. Mechanics of
shallow water wave motion; wave diffraction, refraction and
reflection; wave forecasting; water level fluctuations; coastal
processes and geomorphology; erosion control and shoreline
stabilization; coastal structures; beach nourishment; dredging;
introduction to physical and computer models and modeling
techniques; design in coastal engineering. Prerequisites: OCEN 300;
senior classification or approval of instructor.
401.
UNDERWATER ACOUSTICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Fundamentals of underwater
acoustics, SONAR equations, propagation of underwater sound,
acoustic transducers and arrays, noise in the ocean environment,
design and prediction of SONAR systems, ocean engineering
applications of underwater sound. Prerequisites: CVEN 311, MASE 336.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
405.
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS IN ENGINEERING DESIGN. (3-0). Credit 3.
Introduction to the fundamental theory and techniques; direct
approach and energy formulation; element equations, assembly and
solution schemes; computer implementation, design considerations;
applications to field problems; original computer project required.
Prerequisites: CVEN 345, 346, ENGR 214, MASE 310. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
406.
CAPSTONE DESIGN I. (1-0). Credit 1. Part one of a two-course
sequence; development and presentation of detailed proposals for
offshore or coastal engineering projects, which will form the basis
for MASE 407 design projects; includes formulation of project
objectives, design constraints, delineation of alternatives,
scheduling and analysis of economic and environmental impact.
Prerequisites: ENGL 301 or concurrent enrollment. Students must have
successfully completed all required junior-level MASE courses and be
in their final academic year prior to graduation.
407.
CAPSTONE DESIGN II. (0-6). Credit 3. Design of a major engineered
system based on a proposal developed in MASE 406 completed as a
group project; realistic application of engineering skills and
tools, experience managing a significant engineering-design effort.
This is a writing-intensive course including a major report and
weekly one-page written reports. Prerequisites: ENGL 301, MASE 406.
410.
MEASUREMENTS IN THE OCEAN LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. Fundamental
techniques and instrumentation for field and laboratory measurements
pertaining to coastal and ocean engineering (e.g., currents, wave
height, wave/sediment interaction, mass transport, surveying, etc.);
experiment planning; data analysis and presentation; written reports
on methodology, analysis, and results of experiments. Prerequisites:
OCEN 300, MASE 400. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
411.
ENVIRONMENTAL NEARSHORE HYDRODYNAMICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Fundamentals
of current and shallow water wave motions. Beach response to
nearshore processes. Coastal sediment and pollutant transport
including nearshore currents, longshore onshore-offshore transport
and shoreline configuration; facilities for shoreline stabilization,
backshore protection and inlet stabilization. Environmentally
conscious coastal engineering design is emphasized. Prerequisites:
OCEN 300. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
415.
OFFSHORE STRUCTURE DESIGN. (3-0). Credit 3. Design of large
structures using diffraction analysis. Design project: Design of a
fixed offshore structure including dynamics effects. Prerequisites:
MASE 301. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
421.
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN II. (2-3). Credit 3. Ship motion and
mooring. Theory and practice of naval architecture, basic principles
and design calculations. Hull structural design considerations, ship
resistance and propulsion power prediction, propeller selection
concepts, dynamic positioning systems, mobile offshore drilling unit
(MODU) design considerations, practical design work on a vessel or
MODU of the student’s choosing under the guidance of the instructor.
Prerequisites: MASE 319, CVEN 346, OCEN 462. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
459.
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS. (3-0). Credit 3. Basic theory of vibrating
systems with single and multiple degrees of freedom and principles
of transmission and isolation of vibrations. Prerequisites: MASE
214, 221, 310. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
461.
OCEAN INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL THEORY. (3-0). Credit 3.
Electrical systems components; analog and digital
filters-amplifiers; network analysis; instrument behavior and
displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, and flow measurements;
simple feedback and control theory for linear electromechanical
systems; digital data acquisition. Prerequisites: PHYS 208 and ENGR
215. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
482.
SEMINAR. (1-0). Credit 1. State of technology topics in ocean
engineering; professional ethics, membership in professional
societies and professional registrations; case studies and lectures
presented by staff and practicing engineers. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
483.
MARINE FOUNDATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN. (2-3). Credit 3. Design of
foundations for onshore, alongshore, and offshore structures,
including prediction of settlement and the bearing capacity of
shallow and deep foundations; determination of earth pressure acting
on retaining structures and design of steel and concrete bulkheads;
design of pile foundations; and design of cofferdams and caissons.
Laboratory tests conducted to determine the physical and engineering
properties needed for application in geotechnical engineering
design. Prerequisites: CVEN 345, 346, 365. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-8. Directed study on selected current
problems in the ocean and/or maritime industry. Offered to enable
individuals or groups to undertake and complete with credit some
specialized investigation not covered by other courses.
Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS. Credit (1-4). Selected topics in a identified area
of maritime systems engineering. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARITIME SYSTEMS ENGINEERING. Credit 1 to 4. Research
conducted under the direction of faculty member in Maritime Systems
Engineering. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Please see academic
advisor in department. Registration in multiple sections of this
course is possible within a given semester provided that the per
semester credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior
or senior classification and approval of instructor.
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Maritime Studies (MAST)
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit (1-6). Individually supervised research or
advanced study on restricted area not covered in regular courses.
289.
SPECIAL TOPICS. Credit (1-4). Selected topics in a identified area
of maritime studies. May be repeated for credit.
320.
INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUMS AND CONSERVATION. (2-3). Credit 3.
Introduction to basic issues related to the conservation, curation,
management and presentation of museum collections. Emphasis placed
on archaeology and historical collections, or other collections with
cultural significance. Basic conservation techniques for materials
as well as proper care and store of collections. Museum planning and
exhibit design will be discussed. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
350. A
HISTORY OF WOODEN SHIP CONSTRUCTION. (3-0). Credit 3. This course is
designed to give undergraduate students an overview of ship
construction and possible cultural factors that may influence how a
shipwright builds a vessel. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
371.
ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE PACIFIC. (3-0). Credit 3. Overview of the
archaeology, history and cultures of the Pacific Rim; emphasizing
the cultures of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
411.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME CULTURE. (3-0) Credit 3. Strategies used in
the exploitation of marine, coastal, and island habitats throughout
human evolutionary history and the variety and complexity of
adaptations in such environments. Classes will be devoted to
lectures and group discussions with occasional slide or movie
presentations. Prerequisites: ANTH 210 or GEOG 201. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
425.
THESIS AND TECHNICAL WRITING. (3-0). Credit 3. Rhetorical techniques
for professional expository prose; intertextual argumentation and
analysis. Prerequisite: Junior classification.
481.
SEMINAR IN MARITIME STUDIES. (1-0). Credit 1. This course is
intended to provide students with the opportunity to conduct
in-depth research on a particular issue, event, period, or people in
maritime studies. Prerequisite: This one-credit hour course is open
to senior maritime studies majors or approval of instructor.
484.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP. Credit 1-6. Supervised study in a research
or teaching laboratory remote from TAMUG. Student involvement is to
consist of real-life learning or research, teaching, management, or
a combination of these. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit (1-6). Individually supervised research or
advanced study on restricted area not covered in regular courses.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
489.
SPECIAL TOPICS. Credit (1-4). Selected topics in a identified area
of maritime studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
491.
RESEARCH IN MARITIME STUDIES. Credit 1 to 4. Research conducted
under the direction of faculty member in Maritime Studies. May be
repeated 2 times for credit. Please see academic advisor in
department. Registration in multiple sections of this course is
possible within a given semester provided that the per semester
credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior or senior
classification and approval of instructor.
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Marketing (MKTG)
321.
MARKETING. (3-0). Credit 3. Institutions, processes, and problems
involved in transferring goods from producers to consumers; economic
and social aspects. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification.
Mathematics (MATH)
102.
ALGEBRA. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS MATH 1314). Sets, structure of
number system. Absolute values, solution sets of equations of second
and higher degree, systems of equations, and inequalities. Relations
and functions, graphical representations, variation, progressions,
mathematical induction, determinants. (Must be concurrently enrolled
in CAEX 001.)
106.
PLANE AND SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY. (4-0). Credit 4. Definitions of
trigonometric functions; evaluation of functions of special angles,
fundamental relations; solution of triangles; trigonometric
reductions; angular measure; functions of composite angles;
logarithms, inverse trigonometric functions; trigonometric
equations; basic ideas and formulas of spherical trigonometry;
solution of spherical trigonometry; solution of spherical triangles,
application to terrestrial and astronomical triangles.
141.
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS I. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS MATH 1324). Linear
equations and applications, systems of linear equations, matrix
algebra and applications, linear programming (graphical and simplex
methods), probability and applications, statistics. Prerequisites:
High school algebra I and II and geometry. Credit will not be given
for more then one of MATH 141 and 166.
142.
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS II. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS MATH 1325).
Derivatives, curve sketching and optimization, techniques of
derivatives, logarithms and exponential functions with applications,
integrals, techniques and applications of integrals, multivariate
calculus. Prerequisites: High school algebra I and II and geometry
or satisfactory performance on a qualifying examination. Credit will
not be given for more than one of MATH 131, 142, 151 and 171.
150.
FUNCTIONS, TRIGONOMETRY, AND LINEAR SYSTEMS. (3-2). Credit 4. (TCCNS
MATH 2412). Graphs, functions, college algebra and trigonometry,
linear systems and vectors.
151.
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I. (3-2). Credit 4. (TCCNS MATH 2413).
Rectangular coordinates, analytical geometry, functions, limits,
derivatives of functions, applications, integration, areas and
volumes by integration. Prerequisites: High school algebra,
trigonometry and geometry or satisfactory performance on qualifying
exam. Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 121, 131
142, 151, and 171.
152.
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II. (3-2). Credit 4. (TCCNS MATH 2414).
Differentiation and integration techniques and their applications
(area, volumes, work), improper integrals, approximate integration,
analytic geometry, vectors, infinite series, power series, Taylor
series, computer algebra (Maple). Prerequisite: MATH 151 or
equivalent. Credit will not be given for both MATH 152 and 172.
161.
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II. (3-0). Credit 3. Differentiation and
integration techniques and their applications, improper integrals,
approximate integration, analytical geometry, infinite series, power
series, Taylor series. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or equivalent.
166.
TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS II. (3-0). Credit 3. Finite
mathematics, matrix theory, probability theory, game theory.
Prerequisites: High school algebra I, algebra II and geometry.
Credit will not be given for more than one of MATH 141 and 166.
251.
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS III. (3-0). Credit 3. Vector calculus,
calculus of functions of several variables, partial derivatives,
directional derivatives, gradient, multiple integration, line
integrals, Stoke’s theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 152 or 161 or
equivalent.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1 or more. Special problems in mathematics
not covered by any other course in the curriculum. Work may be in
either theory or laboratory. Prerequisite: Approval of department
head.
308.
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS. (3-0). Credit 3. Linear ordinary
differential equations, solutions in series, solutions using Laplace
transforms, systems of differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH
251 or equivalent. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1 or more. Special problems in mathematics
not covered by any other course in the curriculum. Work may be in
either theory or laboratory. Prerequisites: Approval of department
head. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
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Mechanical Engineering
(MEEN)
363.
DYNAMICS AND VIBRATION. (2-2). Credit 3. Application of Newtonian
and energy methods to model dynamic systems (particles and rigid
bodies) with ordinary differential equations; solutions of models
using analytical and numerical approaches; interpreting solutions;
linear vibrations. Prerequisites: ENGR 211, MATH 308. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
Meteorology (METR)
302.
WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTING. (3-0). Credit 3. Basic description
of atmospheric characteristics and processes relevant to the
understanding of weather patterns and atmospheric principles.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
Nautical Science (NAUT)
103.
MARITIME ORIENTATION AND LIFESAVING. (2-3). Credit 3. Introduction
to the maritime industry, the ships, the seaman, and the purpose of
the U.S. Merchant Marine. Shipboard nomenclature, cargoes, and
recent trends in the marine industry. Practical lifeboat and
lifesaving training for certification as Lifeboatman by the U.S.
Coast Guard.
200.
BASIC COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP. Credit 4. Practical
application of student’s classroom studies aboard training ship
during first training cruise. Student completes basic projects in
communications, navigation, seamanship and rules of the road.
Prerequisites: NAUT 103, 203, 204 or permission of MART department
head.
201.
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE I. (3-2). Credit 4. Description of ship as
self-sustaining unit. Shipbuilding nomenclature and dimensions,
types of construction, and classification of merchant ships.
Classification societies, shipbuilding materials and methods, and
structural components of ships. Prerequisite: NAUT 103.
202.
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE II. (3-0). Credit 3. Ship’s lines drawing and
form calculations; principles of flotation and buoyancy; inclining
experiments, free liquids, transverse stability; motion of ships in
waves, seaway and dynamic loads, ship structure tests. Prerequisite:
NAUT 201.
203.
SEAMANSHIP I. (2-3). Credit 3. Intermediate lifeboat, lifesaving and
firefighting procedures. Practical use in lab of manila lines, wire,
splicing, knots, block and tackle, cargo gear, anchoring, mooring,
and steering gear operations. Introduction to the international
rules of the road. Projects aboard merchant, research and offshore
oil vessels in the ports of Galveston and Texas City. Prerequisite:
NAUT 103 or concurrent registration.
204.
TERRESTRIAL NAVIGATION. (2-2). Credit 3. Fundamentals of piloting,
chart construction and development, aids to navigation, useful
publications, principles of magnetism and the magnetic compass,
great circle, Mercator and middle latitude sailing. Prerequisites:
Algebra and trigonometry recommended.
300.
INTERMEDIATE COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP. Credit 4.
Practical application of student’s classroom studies aboard training
ship during second training cruise. Student completes intermediate
projects in communications, navigation, seamanship, and rules of the
road. Thorough study made of U.S. Public Health requirements in
first aid. Prerequisites: METR 302, NAUT 200, 301, 303 or permission
of MART department head. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
301.
SEAMANSHIP II. (2-3). Credit 3. Mechanical appliances aboard ship,
accident prevention, vessel sanitation, marine inspection laws and
regulations, search and rescue procedures, communications.
Prerequisites: NAUT 203 or concurrent registration. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
302.
SEAMANSHIP III. (1-3). Credit 2. Principles and methods of
propulsion and steering of ships. Ship handling in narrow channels
and heavy seas, docking, undocking, mooring and towing.
Prerequisites: NAUT 202, 301 or concurrent registration. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
303.
CELESTIAL NAVIGATION. (2-3). Credit 3. Full range of celestial
navigation. Survey of nautical astronomy, sight reduction, sextants,
compass error determination, and solutions of the navigational
triangle by various methods. Prerequisites: NAUT 200, 204 or
permission of MART department head. Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
304.
ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION. (2-2). Credit 3. Theory, operation and
application of marine electronic navigation aids and systems; marine
gyro compass, radio direction finder, Loran, Omega, Decca,
satellite, echo sounder, Doppler and integrated navigation systems.
Marine radar theory, operation and interpretation. Student examined
for U.S. Coast Guard Certification as “Radar Observer” following
completion of course. Prerequisites: NAUT 303. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
305.
SHIP CONSTRUCTION AND STABILITY. (3-3). Credit 4. Shipbuilding
nomenclature, dimensions, construction and classification.
Classification societies, shipbuilding materials and methods,
structural components. Ship’s line drawing and form calculations;
principles of flotation and buoyancy; inclining experiments; free
liquids; transverse stability; trim and longitudinal stability;
motion of ship in waves, seaway and dynamic loads; ship’s structure
tests and propulsion. Prerequisites: NAUT 103, PHYS 201 or 218.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
306.
RADAR/ARPA. (3-3). Credit 4. Introduction to the theory, operation
and interpretation of marine radar and automatic radar plotting aids
(ARPA). Student examined for U.S. Coast Guard Certification as
“RADAR Observer” and for Standards of Training and Certification and
Watchkeeping (STCW) Radar and ARPA endorsements. Minimum grade of
70% required for USCG and STCW endorsements. Prerequisites: NAUT
200, PHYS 202 or approval of instructor. Junior or senior
classification.
307.
GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS SAFETY SYSTEM. (3-3). Credit 4.
Requirements, regulations, equipment, principles and hands-on
operating procedures of each Global Maritime Distress Safety System
subsystem, including: SARTS, EPIRBS NAVTEX, INMARSAT, SAFETYNET, VHF
Survival Craft Transceivers, DSC, and HF Radiotelephone. USCG and
FCC certification as GMDSS Operator and Maintainer (USCG/FCC fees
required to sit for certification examinations). Minimum passing
grade 75%. Prerequisites: NAUT 300, PHYS 202 or 208. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
400.
ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP. Credit 4.
Practical application of student’s classroom studies aboard training
ship during third training cruise. Student completes advanced
projects in communications, navigation, seamanship and rules of the
road. Prerequisites: NAUT 200, 300, 302, 304; MART 321, 406. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
404.
THE NAVIGATOR. (2-3). Credit 3. Intensive, in-depth review of the
principles of electronic, celestial, and terrestrial navigation in
preparation for the U.S. Coast Guard examination for Third Mate.
Prerequisites: NAUT 204, 304, 400. Junior or senior classification
or approval of instructor.
406.
BRIDGE WATCHSTANDING. (1-3). Credit 2. Bridge Watchstanding
(simulator-based training) is a Bridge Resource Management (BRM)
capstone course designed to enhance the third mate candidate’s
decision-making skills as they apply to ship traffic and voyage
planning situations. Practical application of the Nautical rules of
the road and correct bridge procedures. Day and night open sea,
coastal transit and harbor conditions will be simulated.
Prerequisites: NAUT 304, 306, 400. MART 321. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
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Naval Science (NVSC)
101.
INTRODUCTION TO NAVAL SCIENCE. (2-1). Credit 2. Seapower and the
naval service; mission, organization, regulations, and broad warfare
components of the Navy; overview of officer and enlisted rank and
rating structures, procurement and recruitment, training and
education, promotion and advancement, and retirement policies. Basic
tenets of naval courtesy and customs, discipline, naval leadership,
and ship’s nomenclature. Major challenges facing naval officers;
areas of equal opportunity and drug/alcohol abuse. Prerequisite:
Approval of department head.
102.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT I. (3-1). Credit 3. Principles of
leadership and management and their application to the duties and
responsibilities of a junior naval officer; management theory,
professional responsibility and human resource system programs;
skills in leadership, goal setting and communication developed
through guided participation in case studies and situational
problems. Prerequisite: NVSC 101 or approval of department head.
200.
NAVAL SCIENCE FOR THE MERCHANT MARINE OFFICER. (3-0). Credit 3.
Organization of the U.S. Navy (including the U.S. Navy Control of
Shipping Organization) with discussion of the Merchant Marine Naval
Reserve commission in order to provide a sound basis for liaison
between the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marine. Seapower will be
analyzed and naval damage control procedures and underway
replenishment procedures will be introduced.
201.
NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS I. (3-0). Credit 3. Introduction to naval ship
systems. Types, structure, and purpose of naval ships; ship
propulsion systems; auxiliary power systems; interior communication
and damage control; elements of ship design and stability
characteristics. Prerequisite: NVSC 101 or approval of department
head.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Directed study in problems in the
field of naval science not covered by other courses in department.
Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department
head.
302.
NAVIGATION AND NAVAL OPERATIONS II. (2-2). Credit 3. Duties and
responsibilities of the OOD (u/w), navigator/bridge watch team
during routine and special at sea evolutions; relative motion,
formations tactics, internationals and inland rules of the nautical
road and applied aspects of ship handling; familiarization with
naval communications and messages. Prerequisites: NVSC 301. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
401.
NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS II. (3-0). Credit 3. Theory and principles of
operation of naval weapons systems; types of weapons and fire
control systems, capabilities and limitations, theory of target
acquisition, identification and tracking, trajectory principles, and
basics of naval ordinance. Prerequisites: NVSC 102 or approval of
department head. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
402.
LEADERSHIP AND ETHICS. (3-1). Credit 3. Practical applications of
leadership and management as an academic discipline; interpersonal
behavior and performance evaluation; skills in leadership, control,
direction, planning, communication, counseling and discipline
developed through guided participation in case studies and
situational problems. Prerequisites: NVSC 102 or approval of
department head. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-3. Directed study in problems in the
field of naval science not covered by other courses in department.
Prerequisites: Senior classification and approval of department
head.
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Ocean Engineering (OCEN)
300.
OCEAN ENGINEERING WAVE MECHANICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Physical and
mathematical fundamentals of ocean wave behavior. Mechanics of wave
motion. Use of statistics and probability to develop design wave
criteria. Prerequisite: CVEN 311. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
400.
BASIC COASTAL ENGINEERING. (3-0). Credit 3. Mechanics of wave
motion. Wave refraction, diffraction, and reflection. Wave
forecasting. Shore processes. Planning of coastal engineering
projects. Design of seawalls, breakwaters, and fixed offshore
installations. Offshore pipelines. dredging. control of oil spills
in estuaries and at sea. Prerequisites: CVEN 311; OCEN 300. Junior
or senior classification or approval of instructor.
462.
HYDROMECHANICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Kinematics of fluids,
incompressible, irrotational and turbulent flow. Navier-Stokes
equations, flow of viscous fluids. Prerequisites: CVEN 311; MATH
308. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
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Oceanography (OCNG)
251.
OCEANOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. Overview of the ocean environment;
interrelation of the subdisciplines of ocean sciences; importance of
the oceans to human beings; human impact on the oceans.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in ONCG 252 if necessary for
meeting the 8 credit hour science core curriculum requirement.
252.
OCEANOGRAPHY LABORATORY. (0-3). Credit 1. Practical laboratory
experiments and exercises demonstrating principles of ocean
sciences. May include weekend field trips. Prerequisite: OCNG 251 or
concurrent registration.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Individually supervised research or
advanced study on restricted area not covered in regular courses.
401.
INTRODUCTION TO OCEANOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. Quantitative survey
of interdisciplinary relationship between biological, chemical,
geological, geophysical, and physical aspects of the ocean.
Prerequisites: MATH 131 or equivalent and CHEM 101. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
420.
INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY. (3-0). Credit 3. Biological
aspects of the marine environment. Use of the sea and problems of
productivity, pollution, fouling and boring organisms.
Prerequisites: BIOL 112. Junior or senior classification or approval
of instructor.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Individually supervised research or
advanced study on restricted area not covered in regular courses.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
Ocean and Coastal
Resources (OCRE)
491.
RESEARCH IN OCEAN AND COASTAL RESOURCES. Credit 1 to 4. Research
conducted under the direction of faculty member in Ocean and Coastal
Resources. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Please see academic
advisor in department. Registration in multiple sections of this
course is possible within a given semester provided that the per
semester credit hour limit is not exceeded. Prerequisites: Junior or
senior classification and approval of instructor.
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Philosophy (PHIL)
240.
INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS PHIL 2303). Methods
and principles used to distinguish between correct and incorrect
reasoning; uses of language, informal and formal fallacies, Venn
diagrams, truth-tables, symbolic notation, formal deductive proof,
induction.
314.
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Moral basis of duties to
preserve or protect plants, animals and environmental systems;
foundations of environmental law and policy; the idea of nature in
philosophy; critique of social and economic analyses of
environmental values. Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
Physics (PHYS)
201.
COLLEGE PHYSICS. (3-3). Credit 4. (TCCNS PHYS 1401). Fundamentals of
classical mechanics, heat, and sound. Prerequisite: MATH 103 or
equivalent.
202.
COLLEGE PHYSICS. (3-3). Credit 4. (TCCNS PHYS 1402). Continuation of
PHYS 201. Fundamentals of classical electricity and light;
introduction to contemporary physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 201.
208.
ELECTRICITY AND OPTICS. (3-3). Credit 4. Continuation of PHYS 218.
Electricity, magnetism and introduction to optics. Primarily for
engineering students. Prerequisites: PHYS 218; MATH 152 or 172 or
registration therein.
218.
MECHANICS. (3-3). Credit 4. (TCCNS PHYS 2545). Mechanics for
students in science and engineering. Prerequisite: MATH 151 or
concurrent registration.
219.
ELECTRICITY. (3-3). Credit 4. Continuation of PHYS 218. (TCCNS PHYS
2426). Electricity, magnetism and introduction to optics.
Prerequisites: MATH 161 or equivalent; PHYS 218.
285.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Special work in laboratory or theory
to meet individual requirements in cases not covered by regular
curriculum. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.
485.
DIRECTED STUDIES. Credit 1-4. Special work in laboratory or theory
to meet individual requirements in cases not covered by regular
curriculum. Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
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Political Science (POLS)
206.
AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS GOVT 2305).
Survey of American national government, politics, and constitutional
development.
207.
STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS GOVT 2306).
Survey of state and local government and politics with special
reference to the constitution and politics of Texas.
331.
INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS. (3-0). Credit 3. Analysis of
contemporary world from point of view of nation-state; political
problems, factors involved in foreign policies and relations of
nations. Prerequisites: POLS 206 or approval of department head.
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
340.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION. (3-0). Credit 3. American
public administration; development of public service; theories of
organization and management, executive leadership and policy
formation, bureaucratic politics, administrative accountability, and
personnel practices. Prerequisites: POLS 206 or approval of
department head. Junior or senior classification or approval of
instructor.
347.
POLITICS OF ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. (3-0). Credit 3. U.S. energy
and environmental problems and politics and the political, legal,
and institutional factors influencing their development and
implementation. Prerequisites: POLS 206 or approval of department
head. Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
366.
POLITICAL CONFLICTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST. (3-0). Credit 3. This course
seeks to provide students with an understanding of the internal,
regional and international politics of the Middle East; with a focus
on selected political conflicts and the influence of the region’s
cultures, religions and natural resources, as well as outside
political forces. Prerequisites: POLS 206. Junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
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Psychology (PSYC)
107.
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS PSYC 2301).
Introductory course dealing with elementary principles of human
behavior.
306.
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY. (3-0) Credit 3. Survey of behavior pathology;
functional and organic psychoses, psychoneurosis, character
disorders, psychophysiological disorders, alcohol and drug addiction
and mental retardation; therapeutic and diagnostic methods.
Prerequisites: PSYC 203 and 204. Junior or senior classification or
approval of instructor.
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (RPTS)
301.
LEISURE AND OUTDOOR RECREATION. (3-0) Credit 3. Development and
administration of recreational facilities in natural and indoor
settings. Development of community, land and water resources to
provide recreational opportunities in which environmental factors
play major roles. Fundamental concepts of recreation and leisure and
their roles in modern American culture. Prerequisite: Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
340.
RECREATION, PARKS AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS. (3-0). Credit 3. Review
of major judicial decisions and civil rights laws on provision and
distribution of recreation and park services in society; the
influence of age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, race,
religion and gendre on individual’s preferences for particular
recreation opportunities and experiences; implications of individual
differences for the provision of recreation services. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
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Spanish (SPAN)
101.
BEGINNING SPANISH I. (3-2). Credit 4. (TCCNS SPAN 1411). Elementary
language study with oral, written and reading practice. Preparation
for conversation. Part of class preparation will be done in language
laboratory. Students with prior instruction are required to take the
Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time in
college Spanish course.
102.
BEGINNING SPANISH II. (3-2). Credit 4. (TCCNS SPAN 1412).
Continuation of SPAN 101. Part of class preparation will be done in
language laboratory. Prerequisite: SPAN 101. Students with prior
instruction in Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement
Test before enrolling the first time in a college Spanish course.
201.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS SPAN 2311). Readings
of average difficulty. Review of grammar; practice in conversation
and composition. Prerequisite: SPAN 102. Students with prior
instruction in Spanish are required to take the Spanish Placement
Test before enrolling for the first time in a college Spanish
course.
202.
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II. (3-0). Credit 3. (TCCNS SPAN 2312).
Continuation of SPAN 201 with more advanced material. Prerequisite:
SPAN 201. Students with prior instruction in Spanish are required to
take the Spanish Placement Test before enrolling for the first time
in a college Spanish course.
Statistics (STAT)
201.
ELEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFERENCE. (3-0). (TCCNS STAT 1342). Credit
3. Data collection, tabulation and presentation. Elementary
description of the tools of statistical inference; probability,
sampling and hypothesis testing. Applications of statistical
techniques to practical problems. May not be taken for credit after
any other course in statistics or BANA 303 has been taken.
Veterinary Pathobiology
(VTPB)
409.
INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY. (3-0) Credit 3. Diverse concepts
relative to immunologic mechanisms inherent to domestic and
laboratory animals. Prerequisites: VTPB 405 or junior or senior
classification or approval of instructor.
Wildlife and
Fisheries Science (WFSC)
420.
ECOLOGY FOR TEACHERS. (3-0). Credit 3. Lectures, discussions, and
readings in principles of ecology and their application in today’s
problems in environmental conservation. Prerequisites: Junior or
senior classification or approval of instructor.
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