Catalog 73 - National University

School of Engineering and Technologyappropriate, students can transfer a maximum of 13.5 quarter unitsof graduate work completed at another regionally accreditedinstitution to meet stated requirements in the program provided theunits were not used in earning another advanced degree. Studentsshould refer to the section on graduate admission requirements forspecific information regarding application and evaluation.Students are expected to possess or to have access to a computeroutside of National University to work on projects both on and offcampus. Given the nature of instructional technology, the followingcourse is not required, but highly recommended for students whoneed basic skills in computer technology and electronic research:CIS 301Management Information SystemsProgram Prerequisites(6 courses; 21 quarter units)Students who have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relatedfield are exempt from the prerequisites. All other applicants with anon-engineering bachelor’s degree must make up the deficiencieswith the following prerequisites:CHE 101 Introductory Chemistry*(Recommended: Prior completion of MTH 204 or MTH215 or MTH 216A/B)CHE 101A Introductory Chemistry Lab* (1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: CHE 101)CSC 208 Calculus for Comp Science I(Prerequisite: MTH 215)CSC 220 Applied Probability and Statistics(Prerequisite: MTH 215)BIO 203 Introductory Microbiology(Recommended: prior completion of BIO 201 and 201A,BIO 202 and 202A, BIO 100 and 100A, BIO 101 and 101A,or equivalent courses.)BIO 203A Introductory Microbiology Lab (1.5 quarter units)(Prerequisite: BIO 203)These courses may be waived if their equivalents have beencompleted at the undergraduate level with a grade of “C” or better,or if applicants have successfully passed a challenge exam.Core Requirements(10 courses; 45 quarter units)ENE 601ENE 602ENE 603ENE 604ENE 605ENE 606ENE 607ENE 608ENE 609AENE 609BEnvironmental laboratory(Prerequisite: CHE 101 or CHE 101A)Environmental Microbiology(Prerequisite: BIO 203, 203A)Environmental Unit Processes(Prerequisite: CSC 220, CSC 208)Environmental Quality ControlAir Pollution ControlWater and Wastewater Analysis(Prerequisite: CSC 220)Solid and Hazardous Waste(Prerequisite: CHE 101 or CHE 101A)Site RemediationMaster’s Research Project I(Prerequisites: All core requirements with a GPA of 3.00 orbetter)Master’s Research Project II(Prerequisite: ENE 609A)Program Electives(2 courses; 9 quarter units)The following courses are suggested electives, taken in consultationwith lead faculty and department chair.250ENM 600ENM 601ENM 602ENM 603Engineering Mgmt ConceptsProject Management PrinciplesRisk, Contracts, and Legal IssuesOperations Management(Prerequisite: ENM 600)■ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HOMELANDSECURITY AND SAFETY ENGINEERING (720-818)Faculty Advisor: Shekar Viswanathan • (858) 309-3416 •sviswana@nu.eduThe 9/11 events have highlighted the national (and to some extentinternational) need for highly educated and experiencedprofessionals in the area of Homeland Security and SafetyEngineering. This program, due to its special nature, represents aninterdisciplinary area of research and application that brings togetherall fields of engineering, and science from the most traditional to themost technologically advanced and novel. A well developedcurriculum with, emphasis on fundamentals and practices thatdefine the theory and effective practice of asset and peopleprotection, provides the focus for the Homeland Security and SafetyEngineering degree.There are two well known external certifications related to securityand safety professionals. The CPP program is the product of theAmerican Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), an internationalorganization for professionals responsible for security. This includesmanagers and directors of security departments or organizations, aswell as full-time security practitioners. With more than 32,000members worldwide, ASIS draws from corporate and organizationalexecutive and management ranks, plus security consultants andarchitects, attorneys, and law enforcement professionals. The CPPprogram was officially launched in 1977, making it the longestrunningsecurity certification program. Today, more than 9,500individuals are CPP-certified, representing one of the largest certifiedgroups of security professionals in existence.The Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation has become themark of the professional within the safety field. This certification isadministered by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).The importance of this designation as a measure of professionalstanding and competence is accepted not only by the profession butis also gaining acceptance by federal, state, and local governments;by employers; and by the public.The Homeland Security and Safety Engineering program is designedin such a way that anyone successfully completing this programwould be academically trained to appear for Certified SafetyProfessional (CSP) certification administered by the Board ofCertified Safety Professionals and for the American Society ofIndustrial Security (ASIS) Certified Protection Professional (CPP)exam.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:• Understand and appreciate the complex issues related to safetyand security.• Understand the engineering/technology behind safety andsecurity solutions.• Apply qualitative and quantitative analytical skills andtechniques to safety and security of assets.• Apply a multidisciplinary approach involving the integration ofquality, and risk analysis to the safety/security of assets.• Integrate state-of-the-art technological advances to the practiceof modern safety/security engineering program, including theuse of information technology, and supporting softwareapplications.