Courses Offered
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Class Schedule
Schedule as of July 7, 2022
NE491 - Undergraduate Problems
Advanced studies in various areas of nuclear engineering. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 24410 | | Staff | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
002 | 24411 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
003 | 24412 | | Staff | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
004 | 24413 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
005 | 24414 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
006 | 27420 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
008 | 24417 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
009 | 26116 | | Staff | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
010 | 26117 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
011 | 28810 | | Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
NE495 - NE Honors Problems I
Senior thesis for students seeking departmental honors. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 24418 | | Staff | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
NE496 - NE Honors Problems II
Senior thesis for students seeking departmental honors. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 24419 | | Staff | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
NE551 - Problems
Advanced study, design or research either on an individual or small group basis with an instructor. Recent topics have included convective diffusion, reactor safety, inertial confinement fusion and nuclear waste management.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 24421 | | Hyoung K Lee - leehk@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
002 | 24422 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
003 | 24423 | | Staff | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
004 | 24424 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
005 | 24425 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
006 | 27421 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
008 | 24428 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
009 | 24429 | | Staff | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
010 | 26118 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 24 Fees: $45 |
011 | 28811 | | Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 25 Fees: $45 |
NE599 - Master's Thesis
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 24430 | | Staff | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
002 | 24431 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
003 | 24432 | | Staff | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
004 | 24433 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
005 | 24434 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
006 | 24435 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
007 | 27422 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
008 | 26119 | | Staff | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
009 | 26120 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 24 Fees: $45 |
010 | 28812 | | Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 25 Fees: $45 |
NE699 - Dissertation
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation. See Graduate Programs section for total credit requirements. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 24437 | | Gary W Cooper - garywc@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 25 Fees: $45 |
002 | 24438 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 25 Fees: $45 |
003 | 24439 | | Staff | 3 TO 12 | 25 Fees: $45 |
004 | 24440 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 25 Fees: $45 |
005 | 24441 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 25 Fees: $45 |
006 | 27423 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 23 Fees: $45 |
007 | 24443 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 23 Fees: $45 |
008 | 26121 | | Staff | 3 TO 12 | 25 |
009 | 26122 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 24 |
010 | 28813 | | Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 25 Fees: $45 |
NE101 - Intro to Nuclear Engineering
An introduction to the profession of nuclear engineering; current research in this field; career choices; guidance and advice on curricular matters and effective study techniques for nuclear engineering students.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 52991 |
| Carl A Willis - carlwillis@unm.edu | 1 | 17 Fees: $15 |
NE213 - Laboratory Electronics
(Also offered as CBE 213) Basic DC and AC circuits including capacitors and inductors and their applications in radiation measurement equipment and chemical process parameter measurements. Oscilloscopes, Op Amps, and Sensors and their use in the CBE and NE laboratories. {Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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CANCELLED 001 | 66886 | Lecture | Staff | 3 | 6 Fees: $45 |
CANCELLED 002 | 70651 | Lecture | Staff | 3 | 6 Fees: $45 |
003 | 73924 |
| Geoffrey R Courtin - gcourtin@unm.edu | 3 | 2 Fees: $45 |
004 | 73925 |
| Geoffrey R Courtin - gcourtin@unm.edu | 3 | 6 Fees: $45 |
NE230 - Princ of Radiation Protection
Nuclear reactions, decay, interactions of physical radiation with matter, methods of radiation detection and biological effects of radiation, external and internal dosimetry. Open-ended exercises and design project. Prerequisite: (CHEM 1215 or CHEM 1217) and CHEM 1215L.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 53495 |
| Hyoung K Lee - leehk@unm.edu | 3 | 27 Fees: $45 |
NE311 - Intro Transport Phenomena
The mechanisms and the related mathematical analysis of momentum and heat transport in both the molecular and turbulent regimes. Similarities and differences between transport types and the prediction of transport properties. Prerequisite: 314 and MATH **316. Corequisite: 315. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 67193 |
| Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 3 | 9 Fees: $45 |
NE315 - Analysis & Calculations
Application of analytical and numerical techniques to neutron diffusion problems and point reactor kinetics. Includes data analysis; solution of ODEs and PDEs for nuclear criticality problems, and point kinetics with and without delayed neutrons. Prerequisite: 231 and ENG 130L and MATH **316. Corequisite: 311. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 53812 |
| William J Martin - martiwj@unm.edu | 3 | 14 Fees: $45 |
NE323L - Radiation Detection Measuremnt
Radiation interaction with matter and detection techniques for nuclear radiations. Experiments will be performed using gas, scintillation and semiconductor counters and include the design of experiments and identification of unknown radionuclides. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 70891 |
| Neven Ali - neali@unm.edu | 4 | 10 Fees: $45 |
NE439 - Radioactive Waste Management
(Also offered as CE 539) Introduction to the nuclear fuel cycle emphasizing sources, characteristics and management of radioactive wastes. Types of radiation, radioactive decay calculations, shielding requirements. Radwaste management technologies and disposal options. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 71373 |
| Neven Ali - neali@unm.edu | 3 | 7 Fees: $45 |
NE462 - Monte Carlo Technique Nucl Sys
Monte Carlo methods for nuclear criticality and reactor analysis and radiation shielding calculation using production Monte Carlo codes, understand basics of probability and statistics and of particle transport in the context of Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisite: 410. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 52995 |
| Forrest B Brown - fbrown@unm.edu | 3 | 23 Fees: $45 |
NE464 - Thermal-Hydraulics Nuclear Sys
Nuclear system heat transfer and fluid flow; convection in single and two phase flow; liquid metal heat transfer, pressure loss calculations; fuel element design and heat transfer; thermal-hydraulics design of nuclear systems. Prerequisite: 312 and 313L and 410. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
004 | 73712 |
| Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
NE491 - Undergraduate Problems
Advanced studies in various areas of nuclear engineering. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 52997 | | Hyoung K Lee - leehk@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
004 | 52999 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
005 | 53000 | | Robert D Busch - busch@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
007 | 53001 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 4 Fees: $45 |
009 | 53003 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
025 | 53004 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
029 | 65675 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
030 | 68561 | | Carl A Willis - carlwillis@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 15 Fees: $45 |
NE495 - NE Honors Problems I
Senior thesis for students seeking departmental honors. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 53007 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 4 Fees: $45 |
003 | 70645 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 Fees: $45 |
004 | 70646 | | Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 Fees: $45 |
005 | 70647 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 Fees: $45 |
006 | 70648 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 Fees: $45 |
007 | 70649 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 Fees: $45 |
008 | 70650 | | Hyoung K Lee - leehk@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 5 Fees: $45 |
NE497L - NE Computational Methods
Problem solving techniques, nuclear systems, design, interactions of parameters and the importance of trade-offs and optimization in design. Neutronics, computer models and impact of cross sections and materials on fissile systems. Two lectures, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: 410. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 53010 |
| Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 3 | 11 Fees: $45 |
NE499 - Sel T:
A course which permits various faculty members to present detailed examinations of developing sciences and technologies in a classroom setting. Restriction: admitted to School of Engineering. {Offered upon demand}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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Sel T: Thry&App EngReliability | |||||
001 | 71774 |
| Anthony R Menicucci - amen@unm.edu | 3 | 4 Fees: $45 |
Sel T: Nuc Criticality Safety | |||||
002 | 70715 |
| Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 3 | 4 Fees: $45 |
NE501 - Nuclear Engineering Seminar
Colloquia, special lectures and individual study in areas of current research. A maximum of 3 credit hours can be applied toward degree. {Fall, Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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001 | 53018 |
| Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 | 31 Fees: $15 |
NE515 - ST:
A course exploring a topic not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester. {Offered upon demand}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
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ST: Theory&AppofEngReliability | |||||
001 | 71775 |
| Anthony R Menicucci - amen@unm.edu | 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
ST: Plasma Physics I | |||||
003 | 53027 |
| Andrew Fierro - asfierro@unm.edu | 3 | 1 Fees: $45 |
ST: Nuc Criticality Safety | |||||
005 | 67909 |
| Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 3 | 14 Fees: $45 |
ST: Nuc Sec: Tech and Pract | |||||
009 | 71313 |
| Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
ST: Adv Nuc Mat Acct & Ctrl | |||||
010 | 71459 |
| Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 3 | 14 Fees: $45 |
NE523L - Environmental Measurements Lab
In-depth consideration of radiation detection systems and nuclear measurement techniques. Experiments using semiconductor devices, MCA/MSCs, sampling techniques, dosimeters, tracer techniques and radiochemistry. Emphasis on selection of sampling techniques and instrumentation for measuring low-levels of radiation in air, soil and water. Course credit determined for each student based on the extent of related laboratory work in his or her undergraduate program. Two lectures, 3 hours lab. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 53530 |
| Neven Ali - neali@unm.edu | 3 | 11 Fees: $45 |
NE524 - Interaction Radiation w Matter
Nuclear models and energy levels, cross sections, decay processes, range/energy relationships for alphas, betas, gammas, neutrons and fission products. Ionization, scattering and radiative energy exchange processes. Effect of radiation on typical materials used in the nuclear industry. Both theory and application will be presented. Prerequisite: 330 and MATH **316. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
002 | 62444 |
| Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 3 | 7 Fees: $45 |
NE525 - Meth Analy Nuc Chem & Bio Engr
(Also offered as CBE 525)Mathematical methods of analysis for chemical, biological, and nuclear engineers. Topics will include vector calculus, curvilinear coordinate systems, linear algebra, and others. Emphasis will be on the use of MATLAB to solve engineering problems. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 73534 |
| William P Bricker - wbricker@unm.edu | 3 | 9 Fees: $45 |
NE539 - Radioactive Waste Management
(Also offered as CE 539) Introduction to the nuclear fuel cycle emphasizing sources, characteristics and management of radioactive wastes. Types of radiation, radioactive decay calculations, shielding requirements. Radwaste management technologies and disposal options. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 71374 |
| Neven Ali - neali@unm.edu | 3 | 12 Fees: $45 |
NE551 - Problems
Advanced study, design or research either on an individual or small group basis with an instructor. Recent topics have included convective diffusion, reactor safety, inertial confinement fusion and nuclear waste management.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 53040 | | Gary W Cooper - garywc@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
004 | 53042 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
005 | 53044 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
008 | 53045 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
009 | 53047 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
025 | 53049 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
026 | 59733 | | Hyoung K Lee - leehk@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
027 | 59735 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 1 TO 3 | 10 Fees: $45 |
NE562 - Monte Carlo Technique Nucl Sys
Monte Carlo methods for nuclear criticality and reactor analysis and radiation shielding calculation using production Monte Carlo codes, understand basics of probability and statistics and of particle transport in the context of Monte Carlo methods. Prerequisite: *410. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 67564 |
| Forrest B Brown - fbrown@unm.edu | 3 | 2 Fees: $45 |
NE564 - Thermal-Hydraulics Nuclear Sys
Nuclear system heat transfer and fluid flow; convection in single and two phase flow; liquid metal heat transfer, pressure loss calculations; fuel element design and heat transfer; thermal-hydraulics design of nuclear systems. {Fall}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 73713 |
| Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 3 | 5 Fees: $45 |
NE571 - Radiation Damage in Materials
Fundamentals of radiation damage and long term evolution of damage structure in structural materials for nuclear applications.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 67737 |
| Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 3 | 7 Fees: $45 |
NE591 - Practicum
(Also offered as MPHY 591) Professional practice experience in radiation protection and environmental measurements in non-traditional settings under the guidance of health physicists and radiation protection engineers. Internship arrangement with a local facility employing health physicists or related personnel such as a national laboratory, analytical facility, or hospital. {Summer, Fall, Spring}
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
001 | 53050 | | Robert D Busch - busch@unm.edu | 3 OR 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
NE599 - Master's Thesis
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a master’s thesis. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 53055 | | Gary W Cooper - garywc@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
004 | 53058 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
005 | 53060 | | Robert D Busch - busch@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
007 | 53063 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 9 Fees: $45 |
009 | 53065 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
026 | 53067 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
027 | 59736 | | Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
028 | 59739 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
030 | 61312 | | Forrest B Brown - fbrown@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 10 Fees: $45 |
032 | 65676 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 1 TO 6 | 9 Fees: $45 |
NE699 - Dissertation
Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of a doctoral dissertation. See Graduate Programs section for total credit requirements. Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
# | CRN | Time/Location | Instructor | Credits | Seats Available |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
003 | 53069 | | Gary W Cooper - garywc@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 10 Fees: $45 |
004 | 53071 | | Mohamed S El-Genk - mgenk@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 10 Fees: $45 |
007 | 53075 | | Cassiano R Endres De Oliveira - cassiano@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 10 Fees: $45 |
009 | 53076 | | Anil K Prinja - prinja@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 10 Fees: $45 |
025 | 53078 | | Adam A Hecht - hecht@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 10 Fees: $45 |
027 | 59742 | | Minghui Chen - mnu@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 6 Fees: $45 |
028 | 59743 | | Osman Anderoglu - oanderoglu@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 6 Fees: $45 |
030 | 61313 | | Forrest B Brown - fbrown@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 10 Fees: $45 |
032 | 65677 | | Christopher M Perfetti - cperfetti@unm.edu | 3 TO 12 | 8 Fees: $45 |