While in high school I got a jump start on my college education. I took several AP Classes and enrolled in Post Secondary classes at the community college for the entirety of my senior year. In the Spring of 2018 I graduated from The University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering with a GPA of 3.3. My focus was in hydrosystems and water and wastewater. A more detailed outline of my course work is below.
AP COURSES & POST SECONDARY
PSYC 1001 - INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
This course is designed to give an overview of the field of Psychology and its major sub-fields: physiology (biology of behavior, consciousness, perception), cognition (learning, thought, language), social, organizational, developmental, personality, and psychopathology and its treatment. Students will be equipped to compare the advantages and disadvantages of the various research methods used in the field. Students will be encouraged to analyze psychological theories and make applications of research findings to their lives.
MATH 1061 - CALCULUS I
The first part of a three semester sequence of courses on calculus (MATH 1061, 1062, 2063) for students in engineering and science. Topics covered include functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of the derivative, optimization, antiderivatives, fundamental theorem of calculus, definite and indefinite integrals.
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PHYS 1051 - GENERAL PHYSICS I
This course covers topics in physics using methods of algebra and trigonometry, including vector arithmetic. The course includes the study of motion in one and two dimensions, and the applications of the concepts of force, work, energy, and momentum to linear and rotational motion. Simple harmonic motion, waves, elementary thermodynamics, and properties of solids, fluids, and gases are also explored.
PHYS 1051L - GENERAL PHYSICS LAB
The lab includes the study of motion in one and two dimensions, and the applications of the concepts of force, work, energy, and momentum to linear and rotational motion for students of PHYS 1051. Simple harmonic motion, waves, elementary thermodynamics, and properties of solids, fluids, and gases are also explored. A working knowledge of algebra will be needed.
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MATH 1062 - CALCULUS II
The second part of a three semester sequence of courses on calculus (MATH 1061, 1062, 2063) for students in engineering and science. Topics covered include techniques of integration, applications of the integral, sequences and series, and vectors.
HIST 1002 - US HISTORY II
This course explores the impact of industrialization and urbanization on American society during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the expansion of the United States beyond its North American boundaries, and its growing dominance during the wars and imperial realities of the twentieth century.
ENGL 1001 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION
This course emphasizes critical reading, writing, and textual analysis with particular focus on argument and research-based writing.
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1st YEAR
ENED 1020 - ENGINEERING FOUNDATIONS
Engineering Foundations will serve as an introduction to all fields of engineering. The course will include lectures as well as "hands-on"experimental modules that will enable students to explore mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems, including bridges, fuel cells, and electronic communications and signal processing applications. Students will also receive training in engineering ethics and in professional skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and synthesis. Representatives from degree-programs in the College of Engineering and Applied Science and from industrial organizations will provide additional information concerning career opportunities in engineering to students.
BME 1030 - STATICS & BASIC STRENGTHS
In this course, students will mathematically describe and analyze forces and loading conditions applied to structures and mechanical devices. They will also be introduced to the method for determining and analyzing internal stresses present in physical objects when subjected to various loading conditions. Topics include: simple stresses, centroids, moments of inertia, torsion, shear and bending stresses.
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ENED 1090 - ENGINEERING MODELS I
The engineering process, including problem definition, modeling, solution and evaluation. Arrays and operations, simultaneous linear equations, data analysis, functions, and differential calculus. Basic MATLAB programming as a tool for exploring engineering applications, to investigate solutions to problems too complex for hand solution, and to develop an appreciation of the power and limitations of digital computation. Applications chosen from a variety of disciplines.Special attention will be given to graphical visualization of concepts and to numerical approximation techniques. The course will culminate in a design project.
ENED 1091 - ENGINEERING MODELS II
Engineering applications of differential and integral calculus. Advanced MATLAB programming to explore engineering concepts, to investigate complex systems, and to develop an appreciation of the power and limitations of computer tools. Topics discussed include numerical and symbolic calculus using MATLAB, numerical and graphical solutions of transcendental equations, and modeling engineering systems from various disciplines. The course will culminate in a design project.
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CHEM 1040 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
This course is intended for students who expect to pursue further coursework in science or engineering. It involves the study of chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, thermochemistry, periodic properties, solution calculations, and the gas laws.
CHEM 1040L - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB
Experimental work providing hands-on experience with concepts in fundamental chemistry, including chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, solution chemistry and related calculations, chemical bonding, and the gas laws, to accompany the corresponding lecture course CHEM1040. One laboratory period each week. The first offering of a two-part course sequence.
CHEM 1041 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
This course serves as a continuation of CHEM 1040 and completes a broad overview of chemistry and chemical reactions for students who expect to pursue further coursework in science or engineering. It includes the study of intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, equilibrium, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and periodic patterns of reactivity.
CHEM 1041L - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
Experimental work providing hands-on experience with concepts including the study of intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, equilibrium, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry, to accompany the lecture course CHEM1041. One laboratory period each week. The second offering of a two-part course sequence.
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2nd YEAR
BIOL 1081 - BIOLOGY I
This course is designed for Biology majors and students whose programs require a majors' level course in biology. This course introduces the fundamental characteristics of life, from the molecular to the cellular level, with an emphasis on structure-function relationships and placed in an evolutionary context. Topics covered include: chemicals of life, cell biology, bioenergetics, cell cycle, genetics, DNA replication, protein synthesis, and gene regulation.
BIOL 1081L - BIOLOGY I LAB
Biology I laboratory expands upon concepts introduced in lecture, and is designed to develop a student's ability to think, work, and write like a scientist. Tools and techniques will include work with microscopes, biochemical tests, and experimental design. Co-requisite: Biol 1081.
ENVE 2093C - ENGINEERING MODELS III
This course is focused on engineering applications of differential equations. It provides computational tools and techniques for formulating and solving engineering models in terms of differential equations usually encountered by beginning science and engineering students.
CHE 3022 - TRANSPORT I
1. Fluids and the Continuum, fluid properties, variations in fluid properties 2. Fluid statics 3.Description of fluid in motion - physical laws, Lagrangian and Eulerian representations, steady and unsteady flows, streamlines, system and control volumes 4. Conservation of mass and Newton's Second Law of motion applied to fluids 5.Integral relation for Momentum, application to pumps and turbines 6. Conservation of Energy, Bernoulli equation 7. Laminar flows - Newtonian and Non-Newtonian, applications 8. Inviscid Fluid flow 9. Dimensional Analysis 10. Viscous flow 11. Momentum transfer under turbulent flows, flow in conduits 12. Fundamentals of Heat Transfer 13. General equations for energy transfer 14. Steady and Unsteady-state conduction, convection, boiling, condensation and radiation 15. Integration of momentum and heat transfer and applications
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CHE 2064 - MATERIAL & ENERGY BALANCES
Students will learn to formulate and solve material and energy balances for chemical, energy,environmental and biomedical systems in a team-oriented environment. The course will emphasize the engineering approach to problem solving: breaking a process down into its components and solving energy and material balancerelationships under steady- and unsteady-state conditions, with and without chemical reactions. Examples and problems from chemical, energy, environmental, and biomedical engineering disciplines will be provided by the School faculty. 1. Processes and Process Variables and Introduction to Engineering Calculations 2. Fundamentals of Material Balances for Chemical, Energy, Environmental and Living Systems 3. Properties of Pure Substances a) Phase Changes Processes, Phase Diagrams and Equation of State b)Internal Energy, Enthalpy, and Specific Heats of Ideal Gas, Solids and Liquids 4. Properties of Solutions: Infinite Dilution and Environmental Applications 5. Energy Transfer by Heat, Work and Mass a) Heat Transfer b) Energy Transfer by Work and Forms of Work 6. The First Law of Thermodynamics a) The First Law of Thermodynamics
MATH 2074 - DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
Study of first-order differential equations and applications, second-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients and their applications, higher-order linear differential equations. Covers linear dependence for solutions of a second-order linear homogeneous differential equation, Wronskians, the method of undetermined coefficients, the method of variation of parameters, the Laplace transform, and the qualitative study of two-dimensional dynamical systems through phase-plane analysis.
ENED 3061 - PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS I
Probability and Statistics I is an introduction to basic statistical concepts and techniques with an emphasis on application to engineering. Topics include probability theory, binomial and normal distributions, descriptive statistics, and confidence intervals and hypothesis tests.
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ENFD 2000C - GRAND CHALLENGES IN ENGINEERING
1. Introduction to Nanotechnology: Small World with a Big Future. Synthesis, Characterization by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and Application of Carbon Nanotubes in Space and Medicine. 2. Water Purification: Challenges and Opportunities. Membrane Technology: Membranes represent an important new set of processes for drinking water treatment. 3. Adsorption Technology. Activated carbon will be used to adsorb specific organic molecules that cause taste, odor, and toxicity. 4. Renewable Energy: Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) and Solar Cell technologies. 5. Biodegradable Metallic Materials for Medical Implants: Challenges and Opportunities. 6. Introduction to Vacuum Technology and Related Facilities. Quadrupole MassSpectroscopy (QMS). 7. Plasma Generation and Processing. Plasma Characterization by Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES). 8. Mechanical Testingof Materials: Determination of Strength and Hardness Determination. 9. Ultraviolet (UV)-Visible (VIS) Spectrophotometry and its Application. 10. Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA): Instrumentation and Application. Students will present lab reports for each experiment.
ENGL 3071 - TECHNICAL WRITING
Survey of theory and practice of writing in business settings, technical fields and scientific disciplines. This course is not a grammar/style review and does not replace English Composition 0097, 1000 or 1001 courses or English as a second language courses.
ENVE 4010 - WATER TREATMENT
Water quality objectives and the chemical, physical, and biological processes necessary for designing and managing modern drinking water and wastewater treatment plants are described in the course. The principles of coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, biological treatment, solids handling, disinfection, and advanced treatment processes are presented.
ENVE 4010L - ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS
1. Introduction - Lab Safety, reports and chemical principles 2. Optical Methods Beer's Law and Phosphate Analysis 3. High Pressure Liquid Chromatography 4. Acid-Base Reactions : Acid -base titration curves, Alkalinity and Carbonate Chemistry 5. Acid -Base Reactions Buffer Design and intensity 6. Chemical Kinetics - Kinetics of Ferrous Ion Oxidation 7. Chemical Kinetics - Iodine Clock Reaction Oxidation-Reduction Reactions - COD Determination 8. Oxidation Reduction Reaction - Chlorine Chemistry
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3rd YEAR
CVE 3002C - SOIL MECHANICS & LAB
Geotechnical Engineering--A historical perspective; origin of soil and grain size analysis; weight-volume relationships; plasticity and structure of soil; classification of soil; soil compaction; permeability; seepage; in situ stresses; stresses induced within a soil mass; compressibility of soil; shear strength of soil; lateral earth pressure; slope stability; soil bearing capacity of shallow foundations; landfill liners and geosynthetics; and subsoil exploration.The laboratory component complements the lecture with experiments on mechanical analysis, hydrometer analysis, Atterberg limits, visual classification of soil, soil moisture-dry unit weight relationships, falling-head permeability, a flow net workshop, consolidation, direct shear of sand, unconfined compression, CBR testing, triaxial shear testing, in place unit weight, and discussions of quality control/quality assurance of earth construction.
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CHEM 2040 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
This is the first semester of a two-semester introductory course studying the fundamentals of Organic Chemistry. Topics include theories of structure and bonding, stereochemistry, introduction to spectroscopy, as well as the nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and properties of classes of organic compounds such as alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers, utilizing a mechanistic approach.
CHEM 2040L - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB
The first semester of organic Laboratory consists of experiments that teach the fundamental techniques used in an organic lab. These include recrystallization, thin layer and column chromatography, distillation, taking melting ranges and boiling points and liquid or gas chromatography. Infrared Spectroscopy is usually introduced in this semester. Once these techniques are mastered, further experiments are conducted illustrating concepts learned in lecture that utilize these techniques.
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ENVE 4011 - AIR POLLUTION
The influence of man-caused pollution on the atmosphere, globally and locally. Evaluation of human health, economic, and aesthetic effects of air pollution; Techniques for measurement of atmosphere pollutant concentrations and determination of local and regional air quality; Detailed presentation of air pollution sources and methods for their control; The role of local, state and federal government in air pollution control.
ENVE 3040 - CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Introduction to systems analysis of Civil & Environmental Engineering Systems including methodology and applications. Linear & integer programming, critical path method, and engineering economics, with application to structural, water resources, transportation engineering systems.
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4th YEAR
CHE 4071 - PROCESS DYNAMICS & CONTROLS
1. Laplace transforms, solutions of liner differential equations, advanced mathematical modeling 2. Development of linear and non-linear models 3. Process modeling concepts 4. Feedback control system - development, design and analysis 5. Stability analysis of dynamic systems 6. Designof feedback controllers, tuning techniques 7. Frequency response, Bode diagrams, Gain and Phase margins 8. Advanced control systems 9. Design of plant-wide control systems 10. Controls for achieving plant efficiency, safety, and profitability
PD 4001 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This course is designed to expose students to different approaches, techniques, and methods relating to the job search process as well as graduate school opportunities and procedures. Students will relate these strategies to their own previous career development and job search knowledge. This course provides guidance for students in career building skills and networking contacts to complement their education. Students will become familiar with professional development, which includes but is not limited to job searching techniques, resume building, interviewing skills, and other career related opportunities. Students will be introduced to the process of entering graduate school and the advantages of an advanced degree.
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ENVE 4093 - HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
This course provides an overview of fundamental topics in engineering hydraulics. It builds on the concepts and material learned in Fluid Mechanics to provide a broad coverage of topics ranging from pipe flows to open channel flow and design. This course is intended to bridge the gap between fundamental understanding of basic fluid principles and hydraulic engineering design.
ENVE 4093L - HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS LAB
Laboratory experiments designed to provide a physical demonstration of hydrostatics, pipe flow,measuring devices, and open channels. Laboratory will closely follow the theoretical course ENVE 4093. Additional emphasis will be placed on writing skills via laboratory reports.
GEOG 6071C - INTRO TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCES
Introduction of the theories and applications of Geographic Information Sciences (GIS). The basic topics include definition of GIS, the history of GIS, topological data structure, data preprocessing, data manipulation and analysis, geographic modeling with GIS, and the future of GIS. The focus of this course is spatial analysis.
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ECON 1001 - INTRO TO MICROECONOMICS
The course assists students to learn and comprehend (1) economics as a social science that draws conclusions based on hypotheses, theories, and data in order to understand human behavior, (2) basic microeconomics terms and concepts, including scarcity and choice, equilibrium, efficiency and equity, positive and normative economics, comparative advantage, and specialization, (3) the fundamental economic question of allocating scarce resources, (4) opportunity cost and the production possibility frontier, (5) supply and demand, the function of prices in markets, how markets work and sometimes don't work, including market failure and externalities, (6) the effects of government intervention in markets, (7) how consumers make choices, (8) production theory, (9) the costs of production, (10) firm behavior in competitive markets, (11) firm behavior in imperfect markets, (12) elasticity and its application, (13) markets for resources, the determination of wage rates, interest, and rent, (14) the determination of income distribution, including poverty and discrimination, (15) the determinants of international trade flows, (16) to apply economic
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5th YEAR
ENVE 5001 - CAPSTONE DESIGN I
This is the first Environmental Engineering Capstone Design Course. Students learn research, design, and assessment methodoligies from other areas of specialization and combine it with information learned in engineering courses. Final designs must demonstrate consideration of sustainability, ethical issues and social responsibility. The course must be followed by ENVE 5002
ENVE 5003 - CAPSTONE SEMINAR I
This is the first series of two semesters seminars will explore the different aspects of capstone design. Seminars will be geared towards building and working in teams, cost estimating, safety and liability, fundamental exam, ethics in engineering, value engineering, creativity in design, engineering law. The presenters include distinguished professors, attorneys, industrialists who have been actively involved in the different technologies included in the capstone design. The seminar must be followed by ENVE 5004
ENVE 5002 - CAPSTONE DESIGN II
This is the second Environmental Engineering Capstone Design Course. Students learn research, design, and assessment methodologies from other areas of specialization and combine it with information learned in engineering courses. Final designs must demonstrate consideration of sustainability, ethical issues and social responsibility.
ENVE 5004 - CAPSTONE SEMINAR II
This is the second series of two semesters seminars which will explore the different aspects of capstone design. Seminars will be geared towards building and working in teams, cost estimating, safety and liability, fundamental exam, ethics in engineering, value engineering, creativity in design, engineering law. The presenters include distinguished professors, attorneys, industrialists who have been actively involved in the different technologies included in the capstone design.
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ENVE 5114 - SOIL & HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
Provides an overview of solid and hazardous waste management topics including waste definition, related U.S. legislation, waste characterization methods, risk assessment, generation rates, storage options, transportation, treatment and disposal. Emphasis is placed on management strategies that minimize waste production, while maximizing resource and energy recovery as well ashuman and environmental protection.
ENVE 5126 - ENVIRONMENTAL/ HYDROLOGIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Development and use of mathematical model of complex environmental systems for analysis, control, and design. Advanced optimization techniques for parameter estimation, experimental design, and system design using simulation models.Illustrations of modeling techniques for a variety of environmental/hydrologic systems.
CVE 5190 - ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY
Hydrology applies fundamental principles (conservation of mass, energy, momentum) to solve engineering problems of surface water control and management. Topics include: Hydrologic cycle, energy balance, precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, baseflow, runoff, unit hydrograph, flood routing, frequency analysis, design scale, design storms, design flows, reservoir sizing, stormwater management.
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MECH 5150 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY ENGINEERING
An introduction and overview into the subject of occupational safety and health. The identification of hazards and the effective control of hazards through engineering is examined. The establishment of OSHA and Workers Compensation is studied along with the historical development of occupational safety and health. The course also explores the topics of safety management and emergency planning.
ENVE 5153 - PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Analysis of the physical principles which form the basis for many unit operations in water and air quality control operations.
ENVE 5146 - MICROBIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS
Basic principles of microbiological processes and biochemistry with an emphasis on energetics, chemical cycling, interactions within biological populations, and the influence of environmental factors on the growth and distribution of microorganisms in different environments. Cellulararchitecture, energetics, and growth; Genetic engineering and gene flow; population and community dynamics; water and soil microbiology; biogeochemical cycling; and microorganisms in biodeterioration and bioremediation will be addressed.
ENVE 5158C - ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENTATION
Theory and practical use of analytical instruments, Instruments include GC, GC/MS, HPLC, IC, AA, UV-VIS, AA, and TOC
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